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Responsible Production & Consumption

Playbooks Not Just a Rule Book, but a Way of Life in the Lead-up to Beijing 2022

With just 30 days to go until the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022, the IOC held a series of the traditional consultation calls with athlete representatives from around the world, the National Olympic Committees and the International Olympic Winter Sports Federations. They were also joined by the Beijing 2022 Organising Committee.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

VMware Included in S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook

We’re honored to be included in this year’s S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook for our ESG efforts.

Energy

Cummins and Werner Enterprises Collaborate to Advance Toward a Zero Emissions Future

Global power technology leader Cummins continues toward Destination Zero announcing a collaboration to integrate the company’s new natural gas and hydrogen internal combustion engines.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

KeyBank's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Efforts Recognized By The Human Rights Campaign and Bloomberg

KeyBank today said its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in its workforce, its workplace, and the marketplace, was recently recognized with two leading honors.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Aramark Recognized for Achievement in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Receives Awards for LGBTQ+ Workplace Equality and Disability Inclusion

Aramark (NYSE: ARMK), a global hospitality, facilities, and uniform services provider, announced it has received two awards for achievement in diversity, equity, and inclusion, with a focus on LGBTQ+ workplace equality and disability inclusion.

Energy

First Nation Capital Investment Partnership Teams Up With Enbridge to Advance CO2 Storage Solutions

Enbridge Inc. (TSX: ENB) (NYSE: ENB) and the First Nation Capital Investment Partnership (FNCIP) have reached an agreement to advance the proposed Open Access Wabamun Carbon Hub (the Hub) west of Edmonton

Environment

Soil Health Institute Publishes Report Evaluating Literature on the Relationships between Soil Health and Food Nutritional Quality

The Soil Health Institute (SHI), the non-profit charged with safeguarding and enhancing the vitality and productivity of soils, has released

Education

Cisco Networking Academy Expands 'Skills for All' With Entry-Level Certification for Cybersecurity Learning Pathway

When Cisco Networking Academy launched Skills for All in July 2021, we transformed the global learning landscape with our free, mobile-first skills-to-jobs program.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Municipal Impact Investing: Making an Impact on Education

One of the things that we like to do is to make sure that our investments are very specific—that they have intentionality behind each investment.

Research, Reports & Publications

Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council Conducts Advanced Recycling Pilot Project

The Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council (HPRC) embarked on a second phase of advanced recycling work to better understand the suitability of mixed stream of healthcare plastics as a feedstock for different advanced recycling technologies.

Research, Reports & Publications

AmerisourceBergen Releases 2021 Global Sustainability Report to Share Progress and Impact on Environmental, Social and Governance Priorities

AmerisourceBergen, a global healthcare company, released its 2021 Global Sustainability Report and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Reporting Index, detailing the impact of its robust sustainability and community efforts.

Diversity & Inclusion

GoDaddy Earns Perfect Score on Human Rights Campaign's 2022 Corporate Equality Index for Fourth Consecutive Year

GoDaddy Inc. (NYSE: GDDY), the company that empowers everyday entrepreneurs, received a 100 percent on the Human Rights Campaign's 2022 Corporate Equality Index (CEI)

Sustainable Development Goals

The Water Council Launches WAVE to Accelerate Water Stewardship

The Water Council today announces a new program to improve, report and recognize good corporate water stewardship.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

MetLife Named to World's Most Admired Companies List by Fortune Magazine

MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) today announced that it has been named to Fortune magazine’s 2022 list of the “World’s Most Admired Companies.” Eight life insurers were included in the annual report card of the best-regarded companies.

Environment

Andrea Copping: The Latest on Marine Energy Projects

We hear a lot about solar and wind power, but a renewable source of clean energy that continues to be largely untapped is the ocean.

Education

Royal Oils and Gold Series Open Submissions for Rooted in Science Scholarship Program

Royal Oils by Head & Shoulders and Gold Series from Pantene, two P&G haircare brands, are opening the second round of its Rooted in Science Scholarship this Black History Month.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Making Our Packaging More Sustainable

At Johnson & Johnson Consumer Health, our mission is total health – for individuals at every stage of life, for communities around the world, and for our planet.

Innovation & Technology

WSP USA Elevates Innovation With Emerging Growth Partnership Program

WSP USA, a leading engineering and professional services consultancy, announced the selection of four technology firms – Bayotech, Bundle, DisasterTech and Sphera – to join Cohort 1 of the firm’s new Emerging Growth Partnership Program (EGPP).

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Ceres Offers 2022 Guidance for Engagement and Director Voting Regarding Governance of Climate-Related Risks

As investors prepare for the 2022 proxy season amid a mounting climate crisis, Ceres released new guidance for investor engagement with companies on governance of climate risk. 

Environment

Land Betterment Impact Minute #32: How the Ski Industry Is Mobilizing Against Climate Change With Chris Steinkamp of Snowsports Industries America (SIA)

Land Betterment Corporation (“Land Betterment” or the “Company”) today released Episode #32 of its Impact Minute video blog series.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Entergy Named Among Best Places to Work for Equality

Entergy is proud to announce a 90% rating on the 2022 Corporate Equality Index released by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation for the second year in a row.

Events, Media & Communications

Principal® Announces New Sponsorship of the Premier Hockey Federation

Principal® and the Premier Hockey Federation (PHF) today announced a new sponsorship that includes Principal becoming the exclusive financial services marketing partner of the PHF.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Disney Kicks Off the 10th Annual Magic of Storytelling Campaign in Collaboration With Nonprofit Organization First Book

Disney invites you to join as we celebrate the 10th year of Magic of Storytelling to cultivate the next generation of storytellers.

Diversity & Inclusion

Yum! Brands Celebrates Lunar New Year

Happy Lunar New Year! We wish you all great health and prosperity in the new year.

From the U.S. to Singapore, read how some of our people are celebrating Lunar New Year across the world:

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Abbott Named 'Global Gold Class 2022' Industry Leader in S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook and One of America's Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek

Abbott was recognized as an ESG industry leader in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook, with a focus on advancing access and equity in health.

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