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Innovation & Technology

Closing the Digital Divide: How Machine Learning and Data Science Can Help Giga Map the Next Million Schools

As the Giga initiative celebrates the milestone of one million schools mapped, @Ericsson takes a closer look at this crucial data-building project, and the machine learning and data science technology that can support it.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Hunger for Sustainable Food Systems Was Unstated at COP26, Despite Plant-Based Campaign

While 20,000 delegates at COP26 tucked into dishes from menus that contained 40 per cent plant-based dishes, one butcher was keeping a watchful eye.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Cummins Releases New Electric Powertrain for Terminal Tractors

The global power leader is releasing its new electric powertrain, PowerDriveTM 8000, to integrate into the terminal tractor application.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

CooperCompanies New Code of Conduct

One of CooperCompanies ESG Action Plans for 2021 was to complete a full update and refresh of our Code of Conduct including reviewing and updating conduct expectations.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Enbridge ESG Forum: Indigenous and Community Engagement

Watch Pete Sheffield, Chief Sustainability Officer at Enbridge, discuss the company’s approach to Indigenous and community engagement.

Diversity & Inclusion

From Powerless to Purpose: Dr. Brandon Marin Shares His Story to Inspire Change

For Dr. Brandon Marin, a job researching semiconductors at Intel was “a childhood dream.” As he prepared for his job interview, he knew there was a good chance he would never achieve it. But when he interviewed, he candidly shared his story anyway.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Yum! Brands Continues Strong Performance on CDP Climate and Deforestation

For 12 years, Yum! has reported into CDP as a way to share progress and show transparency to investors and other stakeholders around its climate goals and broader ESG practices, increasing its level of disclosure every year.

Research, Reports & Publications

Truist Releases TCFD Report

Truist Financial Corporation today released its first Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures Report, adding further context and disclosures to previous CSR and ESG reports.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Accelerating the Diversity Flywheel in 2022 and Beyond

Every year, the message becomes clearer. Diversity is just good for businesses that embrace it – and bad for those that don’t.

Diversity & Inclusion

Lessons on Mentoring From a Sanitation Startup Accelerator for Women Entrepreneurs

The Women in the Sanitation Economy Innovation Lab aims to help women-led and women-focused businesses in the sanitation and hygiene space achieve success.

Innovation & Technology

Johanna Jobin | The Innovator 25 North America 2021

Johanna Jobin has ushered Biogen into a new era in its long-standing ESG commitments, with a focus on climate, health and equity.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

2022 CECP Look Ahead: Focusing Corporate Purpose

2021 was a tipping point for global challenges—from new COVID-19 variants to racial reckoning to climate change and more.

Environment

DuPont and Water.org Partner to Increase Global Access to Safe Water

DuPont and Water.org have partnered to increase global access to safe water, with a focus on communities most vulnerable to the consequences of water scarcity.

Diversity & Inclusion

Making a Real Difference for HBCUs

Regions Bank and its associates, as well as the Regions Foundation have provided financial support, as well as financial education programs and volunteerism to HBCUs across its 15-state footprint.

Energy

National Grid Climate Leaders: Meet Pradheep Kileti

Pradheep Kileti has taken his passion for renewables and turned it into an entire department. He spearheaded the creation of the Future of Heat group in Gas Engineering,

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

KeyBank Continues Community Development Lending and Investment Expansion in the Midwest With the Appointment of Ted Witt

KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment (CDLI) has appointed Ted Witt as a senior banker to expand community development lending and investment activity in the Midwest Region.

Sustainable Development Goals

Radisson Hotel Group Increases Focus on Supply Chain Sustainability; Announces Partnership With EcoVadis

Recent supply chain pressures, risks and social impacts of global shocks like the COVID-19 pandemic and climate change, make supply chain transparency and risk management essential for Radisson Hotel Group, one of the world’s leading hospitality groups with 1600 hotels and 9 distinguished brands in 120 countries.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

JAMA Network Open: How HBCU Used Covid Testing to Keep Campus Open

A new research study on how frequent COVID testing coupled with other safety measures enabled a historically Black college to safely remain open even as many other universities shut down their campuses has been published Monday by the JAMA Network Open, a member of JAMA Network.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Vinyl Sustainability Council Presents the 2021 Design for Reuse Award to The AZEK Company

TimberTech AZEK’s new Landmark Collection decking was designed with recycling at end of life in mind. It is a perfect example of design for reuse that is necessary to increase the recycling rate of vinyl building products.

Education

Arrow Electronics Helps Asia Pacific Employees Teach Their Children STEM Skills

Arrow Electronics is making it both easy and fun for employees in its Asia Pacific region to teach their children how to use technology to solve problems.

Social Impact & Volunteering

When the COVID-19 Pandemic Hit, Our Cafeterias Stepped up To Serve People in Need

A meal distribution program that started at the beginning of the pandemic continues to deliver thousands of meals a week to underserved communities

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Abbott Named One of the Top 25 Best-Managed Companies of 2021, and Top 10 Companies for Sustainability in The Wall Street Journal

Abbott was recently recognized in The Wall Street Journal for strong performance in both corporate sustainability and a broader analysis of well-run companies for customers, employees and investors.

Social Impact & Volunteering

The New York Parent Bringing Laptops and Other Resources Directly to Students

If there’s one thought that keeps Harlem-based community organizer Tanesha Grant running at full speed, it’s that nearly two years into the pandemic not only do students in New York City’s public school system need help — their parents do too.

Diversity & Inclusion

SAIC Is One of First in Our Industry To Recognize Juneteenth as a Paid Company Holiday

Juneteenth celebrates freedom in America, and we are proud to honor this historically significant day

Environment

Trane Introduces New Wellsphere™​ Digital Indoor Envrionmental Quality Management Solutions for Smarter, Healthier Spaces

Trane – by Trane Technologies is introducing new digital indoor environmental quality (IEQ) management solutions that provide building owners and facility managers with actionable insights for healthier and more efficient indoor spaces and occupants’ peace of mind.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Social Impact at Mastercard
    At Mastercard, we’re powering economies and empowering people, building a sustainable economy where everyone prospers.
  2. Cascale Events
    Cascale organizes and participates in a series of events, leveraging its position as a global convener of close to half the sector to bring together...
  3. Accelerating access to healthcare technology
    We believe technology can help close the world’s health gaps. By putting people first, we find new ways to advance health while reducing costs. And...
  4. Aflac Stories
    Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.
  5. Antea Group Webinars and Events
    Come learn from Antea Group experts on a variety of topics. We produce webinars monthly and attend events regularly to keep in touch with current and...
  6. PSEG People & Communities
    PSEG is committed to improving the lives of our customers, our employees and the diverse communities we serve throughout New Jersey and Long Island...
  7. Small Business Growth
    We strengthen communities and help create local jobs by investing in underserved small business owners. We fund nonprofits that are focused on...
  8. Growth Through Sustainability
    Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator with a clear purpose to boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. See how embedding...
  9. Principal Financial Group: Global Inclusion
    Principal is committed to fostering a culture that empowers our employees and demands the best of our leadership by attracting and retaining great...
  10. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
    Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is embedded in our company values. We actively promote it among our employees, raise awareness, and foster an...
  11. Environmental Leadership
    Meeting the world’s growing demand for chemicals that play a critical role in our daily lives requires Chemours to grow while reducing our...
  12. Antea Group Webinars and Events
    Come learn from Antea Group experts on a variety of topics. We produce webinars monthly and attend events regularly to keep in touch with current and...
  13. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  14. Truist Foundation
    Truist Foundation is committed to Truist Financial Corporation's (NYSE: TFC) purpose to inspire and build better lives and communities. The Foundation...
  15. Collaboration and Partnership
    Cascale shares updates on its strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders geared toward shifting the industry into one that gives back more than...