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Health & Healthcare

Direct Relief Commits $3 Million for Turkey and Syria Earthquake Response

Direct Relief today upped its financial commitment to $3 million for response efforts in Syria and Turkey following the deadly 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Monday morning.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Enlivant Earns WELL Health-Safety Rating for Second Consecutive Year

Enlivant and the International WELL Building Institute announced today that Enlivant has been awarded renewal of its WELL Health-Safety Rating for Facility Operations and Management for its entire portfolio of 214 senior living communities.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Procter & Gamble Innovates To Create Products That Are Both Sustainable and Accessible

At P&G, we’re working to make people’s everyday lives a little better. That’s why we’re including consumers and employees with disabilities in the design of our products, packaging, advertising and facilities to create a more accessible world and superior experiences for everyone

Diversity & Inclusion

People, Processes and Practices: Eaton's Employee Inclusion Index

Our inclusion index score is measured by these four questions In 2021, 74% of our global workforce took part in the employee survey that Eaton conducts every other year to listen to our employees, improve our culture and make us a better company.

Diversity & Inclusion

Taco Bell Honors Black History Month: Meet Sherron H., Director of Talent Acquisition

Sherron believes in the importance representation plays for the communities Taco Bell serves, and that motivates her and drives her passion to provide even more job opportunities that might seem challenging for underrepresented communities.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Comcast Partners With National Skills Coalition To Close the Digital Skill Divide

Comcast announced a partnership with the National Skills Coalition (NSC) to educate local, state, and national decisionmakers about the benefits of the new Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to promote digital equity and opportunity nationwide.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Illumina Receives Highest Distinction in the 2023 S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook

Illumina has been included in the 2023 S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook for the fourth consecutive year. This year, Illumina’s S&P Global ESG Score is in the top 1% and is the top-performing company in the Life Sciences Tools & Services industry.

Sustainable Development Goals

SAP Journey to Net Zero 2030

SAP Chief Sustainability Officer Daniel Schmid talks with Arik Hesseldahl, Head of SAP News, about SAP's commitment to achieving net zero emissions along our entire value chain by 2030.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Rayonier Named 2022 Large Business of the Year by Nassau County Chamber of Commerce

Rayonier was recently named 2022 Large Business of the Year by The Nassau County Chamber of Commerce at their Annual Business Awards Dinner & Gala on February 2, 2023.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

LyondellBasell Awarded EcoVadis Gold Medal for 2022 Sustainability Rating

We are excited to announce that LyondellBasell has received a Gold Medal from EcoVadis for our 2022 Sustainability Rating.

Research, Reports & Publications

SEC Regulation is (Almost) Here

In this week’s episode of ESG Talk, Workiva’s resident accounting and regulatory reporting expert, Steve Soter, stops by to share his predictions for the SEC’s climate disclosure proposal, human capital management, and the future of ESG and financial reporting.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Essity Included in S&P Global’s Sustainability Yearbook 2023

The hygiene and health company Essity has, for the second consecutive year, been included in S&P Global’s Sustainability Yearbook. In the review of 7,800 companies globally, Essity is part of the top 10% to be selected for this year’s Yearbook.

Diversity & Inclusion

Employee Spotlight: A Champion for the Next Generation of Tech Leaders

A T‑Mobile technology expert shares her story of how the Navy prepared her for a career in technology, but not for the reality of her otherness as a Black woman in the field. Now, she’s showing high school students what the next generation of tech leaders can look like.

Diversity & Inclusion

Qurate Retail Group Celebrates Black-Owned Brands and Founders With Black History Month Initiatives

In honor of Black History Month, Qurate Retail GroupSM is using its production resources, television broadcasts and digital platforms to celebrate and support Black-owned and -founded businesses, and hosting events for team members

Health & Healthcare

Chevron Awarded Platinum Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health by Mental Health America

Chevron Corporation has been awarded the 2023 Platinum Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health by Mental Health America (MHA).

Social Impact & Volunteering

CNH Industrial Makes a Contribution to UK Community Supermarket

CNH Industrial employees at the company’s New Holland tractor plant in Basildon, Essex, UK, have made a significant donation to the Basildon Community Supermarket.

Sustainable Development Goals

The U.S. Transportation Decarbonization Blueprint Outlines a Bright Future for Sustainable Fuels, Mobile Fuel Delivery

Decarbonizing transportation will require a range of innovative, adaptable sustainability solutions, including sustainable fuels and Booster’s mobile fuel delivery service.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Purpose Built Communities Announces 2023 Truist Foundation Racial Equity Ambassadors Cohort

Purpose Build Communities today announced the participants selected for its third cohort of the Truist Foundation Racial Equity Ambassadors Program.

Events, Media & Communications

EHS & Sustainability Conferences You Don’t Want To Miss in 2023

From interactive sessions to inspiring presentations to networking opportunities, here’s a list of EHS and sustainability conferences and events (some virtual, some potentially in-person) that you should have on your radar in 2023.

Social Impact & Volunteering

For the Love of Volunteering: A Gift Both Given and Received

What happens when you find that volunteer opportunity that gives you purpose? Your outlook on life changes. Read one man's story about the unexpected effects volunteering has had on his happiness.

Innovation & Technology

On a Roll: Electric Cart Delivery Pilot Expands in New York City

During its busiest season, in its densest U.S. market, FedEx is exploring how last-mile solutions like e-carts can help couriers operate with more efficient routes.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Yum! Brands Named to 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index

Bloomberg named Yum! Brands (NYSE: YUM) to its 2023 Gender-Equality Index (GEI) for the Company’s commitment to advancing women’s equality and transparency in gender reporting.

Health & Healthcare

A New Era for Discoveries at Admera Health

What role does RNA play in regulating fat deposits? Which transcription factors affect insulin resistance and halt cancer progression? What is the viral load in one country’s estuarine and coastal waters? Researchers posing such questions turn to Admera Health.

Environment

Ceres Calls for Bold Action To Curb Federal Supplier Emissions

A proposed rule from the Biden Administration would reduce the harmful climate-related financial impacts of the $637 billion of products and services annually purchased by the U.S. government.

Events, Media & Communications

International Paper’s Sophie Beckham To Speak at GreenBiz 23

International Paper Chief Sustainability Officer Sophie Beckham will be speaking at GreenBiz's premier annual event for sustainable business leaders - GreenBiz 23 - joining dynamic community of more than 1,000 professionals in Scottsdale, AZ.

Latest Campaigns

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    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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    KeyBank Foundation helps build thriving communities by supporting organizations and programs that foster thriving students and a thriving workforce...
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