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Research, Reports & Publications

‘At PNC We Empower Prosperity for All by Adhering to Our Values,’ Says Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer Richard Bynum

PNC’s chief corporate responsibility officer highlights our efforts to empower prosperity for all in new Corporate Responsibility Report.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

CACI Developed and Launched a New, Differentiated Benefit Program for Existing and Potential Employees

CACI International Inc announced today that it launched a new, breakthrough program designed to give full-time employees more flexibility.

Sustainable Development Goals

Q&A With David Rabuano, Chief Sustainability Officer, Owens Corning

In this report and Q&A, we are pleased to formally introduce David to all our stakeholders and discuss Our Mission at Work to further integrate sustainability into all aspects of our business.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Supporting Forest Ecosystems Through Partner Collaboration

Central to our commitment to support forest ecosystems globally is collaboration with our longstanding partners.

Energy

Backpedalling on Corporate Sustainability Reporting: Why the Weakened EU Commission Proposal Is Worrying

Transparency in corporate sustainability reporting is pivotal to securing a sustainable future.

Education

How Lenovo India Is Closing the Digital Divide in Rural Gujarat

Lenovo’s partnership with Agastya International Foundation also supports STEM education with mobile science labs in government schools in Bangalore, Delhi, and Mumbai, reaching 8,400 children, and has also created a unique STEM model known as Lab-on-Tab.

Green Infrastructure

The Nexus of Water and Energy: Helix Water District Selects Black & Veatch for Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure in California

Black & Veatch, a global leader in critical infrastructure solutions, has been selected by Helix Water District in San Diego County, California, to perform design and engineering services for the district’s electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure project.

Innovation & Technology

CSRHub's New ESG Alert Service

CSRHub is proud to announce a new Alert Service. Anyone, anywhere in the world, can now track the rating of any entity that is fully rated by CSRHub!

Energy

Reflections on Vogtle 3 From Chris Womack, Southern Company CEO

On Monday, Plant Vogtle Unit 3 entered into commercial operation. This is a historic moment for Southern Company, the state of Georgia and our country.

Environment

Virtual ‘Panda Paddle’ Returns and Empowers Participants To ‘Stand Up’ for Wildlife

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) announces the return of its highly anticipated annual Panda Paddle event from August 4 to 13. This unique fundraising initiative encourages individuals to actively engage with nature

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Covia Team Members in Mexico Open Site’s First Forest Nursery

Covia is the responsible steward of over 80,000 acres of land across our footprint.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Serving Those Who Served: Comcast NBCUniversal Recognizes National Hire a Veteran Day

As we recognize National Hire a Veteran Day, it’s necessary to confront the barriers veterans and military spouses encounter in their civilian careers. It’s not enough to thank them for their service and sacrifices.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Franklin Templeton Employees Engage in Impact Days and Make a Difference in Their Local Communities

This June marked the firm’s 17th Impact Days, Franklin Templeton’s annual global month of service led by its global volunteering program, Involved.

Innovation & Technology

Chemours Announces Development of New Specialty Fluid for Two-Phase Immersion Cooling: Opteon™ 2P50

The Chemours Company (“Chemours”) recently announced important achievements in the development and manufacture of Opteon™ 2P50, a new heat-transfer fluid for two-phase immersion cooling (2-PIC).

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

From the 2022 Fifth Third Sustainability Report: Bank On Certification

Fifth Third Express Banking® provides a simple way for customers to manage their funds. Fifth Third Express Banking provides customers with immediate access to their money and the convenience and security of a banking relationship.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Relive the Moment: GFSI Conference 2023 Executive Summary Released

Now more than ever, those responsible for food safety face unprecedented change. The executive summary of the 2023 GFSI Conference, just released, offers insights and strategies to help food industry professionals overcome the challenges.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Newsweek Names Hormel Foods One of America’s Greatest Workplaces

Hormel Foods Corporation, a Fortune 500 global branded food company, has been named one of America’s greatest workplaces by Newsweek.

Health & Healthcare

Keysight Report Reveals Healthcare Lags Other Industries in Software Test Automation

Keysight has released Vital Signs, a new survey that reveals that the healthcare industry lags other industries in deploying test automation practices to ensure the quality of the software that physicians use to provide patient care. 

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Working in the World’s Most Sustainable Buildings Is Good for Employee Morale and for Business

Companies that invest in green buildings not only save money, improve efficiency, and lower carbon emissions, they also create healthier places for people.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

A Different Path: Technology Training and Mentorship Gave Me the Skills and Self-Confidence for Professional Success

Year Up helped me gain confidence in myself and my abilities. At Georgia-Pacific, a Koch company, my personal growth was accelerated by a culture and vision that promotes lifelong learning, identifying your interests and talents and pursuing them, as well as challenging yourself.

Environment

From Complexity to Confidence With ESG Data Transparency

Bloomberg’s head of sustainable finance solutions Patricia Torres and ESG enterprise data content head Caroline Ward outline how they are working together to provide a comprehensive suite of ESG data solutions on and off the desktop.

Sustainable Development Goals

PotlatchDeltic 2022 ESG Report: UN Sustainable Development Goals

While PotlatchDeltic supports all the UN SDGs, we focus on the six core UN SDGs where we have the greatest impact. We also include an additional five goals that closely align with our policies and initiatives.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Paramount Social Responsibility – Community Partner Spotlight: Second Chance Toys

This Paramount Community Day 2023 marks the 10th anniversary of the partnership between Paramount and Second Chance Toys.

Education

Subaru Supports Nearly Half a Million Students in High-Needs Schools Through Subaru Loves Learning Initiative

Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) today announced that for the third year in a row, the automaker and its retailers will provide funding to teachers across the country to purchase the school supplies and resources needed to help their students succeed.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Vic Laurenza Promoted to Market President in Western Pennsylvania

KeyBank announced Vic Laurenza has been promoted to Market President in Western Pennsylvania. In this role, he will help grow KeyBank’s business and community presence in the region while continuing to serve as the National Client Engagement Leader for Key Private Bank.

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