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The American Heart Association Recognizes Kenyon Webber as a 2024 “Women in STEM” Honoree

Kenyon Webber, a senior lead nuclear engineer at Entergy, was recently recognized as one of six 2024 "Women in STEM" honorees by the American Heart Association.

Education

Sustainable Fashion Design and Innovation Leap Forward With Lenovo Internship

As part of the Stella McCartney x Central St Martin’s (CSM) partnership with Lenovo, four CSM students embarked on a 2-month internship at Lenovo HQ in Raleigh, North Carolina, following creating winning design concepts that celebrated the future of sustainable fashion.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Celebrating Mary Kay Scientist for Her Florence Wall Women in Cosmetic Chemistry Award

Meet Dawn Burke-Colvin! Dawn is a Senior Principal Scientist on our R&D team and the inventor behind more than 50 patents, with an emphasis on skin care formulations.

Research, Reports & Publications

What Companies Should Know About the SEC Climate Disclosure Rule

After nearly two years and over 24,000 comments from a multitude of stakeholders, the SEC released its long-awaited ruling, The Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Eastman and Food City Unveil New Plastics Recycling Bin in Kingsport

Eastman, a global specialty materials company, and Food City, a leading regional grocery retailer, unveiled the first (Eastman Road Food City) of three plastic recycling collection bins that will be located at the retailer’s stores in Kingsport, Tennessee.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

A Choice for Women Who ‘WANTT’ a Non-Traditional Career

WANTT’s mission aligns with our workforce diversity goals, as well as our company’s commitment to help empower individuals to reach their potential. To support WANTT’s important work, we awarded the non-profit a $15,000 Fueling Futures grant in 2023.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

WBA's Proactive Approach to Safeguarding Customer Data

As a global healthcare leader and retailer, personal information is provided to Walgreens Boots Alliance through purchasing and filling prescriptions, enrolling in promotional and loyalty programs, registering on our websites or otherwise communicating with us.

Environment

Thermo King Advances Transport Electrification With Dealer Readiness Program

Thermo King today announced its new Electrification Readiness Program, equipping the company’s vast dealer network with deep technical expertise, resources and support for advancing decarbonization in the transport refrigeration sector.

Events, Media & Communications

Staying Ahead of Reporting Regulations [Webinar]

Join Workiva and PwC for a webinar exploring the results of the 2024 Executive Benchmark on Integrated Reporting, a survey of more than 800 corporate executives and 100 institutional investors across North America.

Diversity & Inclusion

Taco Bell's Women's History Month Spotlight - Ombeline A.

This year’s theme for Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day is Inspire Inclusion. So, to honor and celebrate the courageous women of the world (and at The Bell!), we will continue to tell their stories and amplify their voices.

Events, Media & Communications

SEC Announces Adoption of Final Rules on Climate Disclosure

Breaking news on sustainability disclosure and reporting for corporate boards and management teams! 

Diversity & Inclusion

Leidos Innovates the Industry Through Inclusion of Women

Since its inception, Leidos has valued and fostered the importance of inclusion. Listing it as one of its six values, the company strives to ensure its workforce is representative of the world around it more so than the various industries it operates in.

Innovation & Technology

Transforming Life Sciences Compliance: Baker Tilly Unveils Innovative HCP Engagement Solution

In a move set to redefine compliance processes within the life sciences industry, leading advisory CPA firm Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly), introduces engagementNOW and transparencyNOW.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Fifth Third’s Carla Cobb Recognized As Top 10 Supplier Diversity Leader for Commitment to Growing Small Businesses and Making Community Impact

Carla Cobb, Fifth Third’s director of supplier diversity has been named one of Procurement magazine’s Top 10 Supplier Diversity Leaders influencing and shaping the procurement and supply chain industry.

Innovation & Technology

IBM Is Making the World Work Better

As technology continues to redefine industries and jobs, IBM is a beacon of progress, driven by a purpose to be a catalyst that makes the world work better.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Louisville Wealth Management Advisor Granted $25,000 From Northwestern Mutual To Support Healing the Children – Kentucky

Northwestern Mutual is celebrating the outstanding volunteerism of its financial professionals through its annual Community Service Awards (CSA) program.

Diversity & Inclusion

Inclusion, Belonging, and the Making of a Role Model

As the co-chair of EmpoWer, Viatris’ employee resource group for women and their allies, she sees a sense of belonging and inclusion as one of the unifying characteristics of the membership.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Europe’s Most Climate Resilient Cities Revealed

Global real estate advisor, CBRE, has published its ranking of European cities according to their resilience to the impacts of climate change.

Diversity & Inclusion

From Childhood Curiosity to Cisco’s FIFA Women’s World Cup All-Female Dream Team

The feeling of contributing to such a monumental event brought a wave of emotions over me. The camaraderie among the Dream Team members and the recognition from Cisco executives made me realise the numerous opportunities and pathways for women in IT.

Health & Healthcare

Gilead Science Supports Increasing Diversity in Clinical Trials: 2024 Toward Health Equity Oncology Grant Supports 36 Global Organizations

We’re committed to increasing diverse representation in clinical trials, especially for those who have been historically underrepresented.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Whirlpool Corporation Employees Helped Build Homes and Change Lives in 2023

Around the globe, more than 200 Whirlpool Corporation employees rolled up their sleeves in 2023 to help build homes and change lives.

Research, Reports & Publications

BCE Transforming To Deliver a Better Future

BCE Inc. ("Bell Canada” or “Bell”) has released its 2023 Integrated Annual Report.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Atlantic City Electric and the Arbor Day Foundation Provide Free Trees for Energy-Efficient Living

Atlantic City Electric customers can now request a free tree to plant at their home as part of the company’s partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation’s Energy-Saving Trees program.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Paychex Named One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere for 16th Time

Paychex, Inc., a leading provider of integrated human capital management software solutions for human resources, employee benefits, insurance services, and payroll, has been named among one of the 2024 World’s Most Ethical Companies® on Ethisphere’s annual list.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Duke Energy Supports First Responders in South Carolina With $500,000 in Grant Opportunities for Emergency Preparedness

The Duke Energy Foundation is launching the third year of its $500,000 microgrant program to invest in emergency preparedness organizations across South Carolina to increase their resiliency to major weather events through advanced preparation, planning, equipment and training.

Latest Campaigns

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  2. Collaboration and Partnership
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  3. AMD Environmental Sustainability
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    At AEG, we embrace inclusion and strive to create a workplace where our employees feel welcomed, valued and respected for the viewpoints, ideas...
  5. Sustainable Products and Innovation
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  6. Healthy Spaces Podcast: Season 5
    Welcome to Season 5 of Healthy Spaces by Trane Technologies, the podcast where experts and disruptors explore how climate technology and innovation...
  7. Kingfisher Around the World
    The SCS Kingfisher certification mark is showing up on an increasing number of products around the world. It differentiates companies that are making...
  8. Impacting Today and Tomorrow
    What we do matters and our associates can expect opportunities to create real impact at work and in the community.
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    Vision 2030 Goal: Improve our climate impact and advance water stewardship
  10. Shared Goodness Promise - Hershey's ESG Progress
    The Hershey Company is committed to publishing annual environment, social, and governance reports that give updates on our publicly stated goals and...
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    At Antea Group, we believe the best sustainability programs integrate sustainability into core business practices, we identify and act on relevant...
  12. 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...
  13. KeyBank Foundation: Helping Communities Thrive through Education, Workforce Development, and Service
    KeyBank Foundation helps build thriving communities by supporting organizations and programs that foster thriving students and a thriving workforce...
  14. AEG Celebrates Inclusion
    At AEG, we embrace inclusion and strive to create a workplace where our employees feel welcomed, valued and respected for the viewpoints, ideas...
  15. Sustainability- Carnival Corporation's Way of Doing Business
    Carnival’s approach to sustainability is a full-time commitment; it is not a cost of doing business, it is a way of doing business. We at Carnival...