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Research, Reports & Publications

From the Fifth Third 2020 ESG Report: Materiality Assessment

Sustainable financial performance & business strategy, inclusion & diversity, and business ethics & responsible banking are among Fifth Third Bank's highest priorities.

Responsible Production & Consumption

MARTINI® Asti Celebrates 150th Anniversary With Sustainability Milestone

After decades spent pioneering sustainable practices in the vineyards of northwest Italy, MARTINI, the world’s number one Italian sparkling wine and vermouth from family-owned Bacardi, is proud to announce that all its Asti grape suppliers are on track to being certified sustainable in 2021.

Education

Using Hands-On STEM to Connect Students With the World

Among the best ways for students to learn any new concept is to actively engage and get their hands on a subject. Students want to see how what they are learning connects to the world after school and how they can make a difference.

Sustainable Development Goals

Workiva Becomes First SaaS Company to Join the United Nations Global Compact CFO Taskforce

Workiva Inc. today announced it has joined the UN Global Compact CFO Taskforce, committing to measure its progress toward the implementation of the CFO Principles on Integrated Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Investment and Finance.

Research, Reports & Publications

Delivering Long-Term Impact: Abbott's 2020 Sustainability Report

Abbott stepped up to meet the world's 2020 needs while building a stronger, more resilient company for tomorrow.

Innovation & Technology

Mini City: Providing the Homeless Access to Life Saving Identification

Now that the Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge 2021 winners have been officially announced, we are excited for you to learn more about each winning team and the story behind each innovation.

Green Infrastructure

Cummins Launches Initiative Targeting Global Water Crisis

Almost 785 million people lack access to basic drinking water around the world. Global power leader Cummins’ new Water Works initiative is a sustainable, innovative and local solution aimed at bringing fresh water to some 20 million people.

Research, Reports & Publications

Swire Pacific Commits to Net Zero Carbon Emissions, Water Neutrality and Zero Waste to Landfill by 2050

Swire Pacific announced a refreshed and expanded sustainable development strategy, SwireTHRIVE 2.0, outlined in its 2020 Sustainable Development Report.

Responsible Production & Consumption

The Ferrero Group Continues to Make Progress on Its 2025 Packaging Commitment

The Ferrero Group is making further strides in its commitment to making 100% of packaging reusable, recyclable or compostable by 2025.

Environment

EarthX Marks Plastic Free July With Prizes and Programming

During this year’s Plastic Free July, EarthX will be sharing plastic waste trivia on EarthxTV and social media and will round out the month with special programming during its Plastic Free Week, July 19 to 25.

Energy

Boeing and SkyNRG Partner to Scale Sustainable Aviation Fuels Globally

Boeing (NYSE: BA), SkyNRG and SkyNRG Americas today announced a partnership focused on scaling the availability and use of sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) globally.

Environment

Plastic Free July

Invesco is encouraging our employees to take the pledge to eliminate single use plastics to protect wildlife and the planet. Plastic Free July is a global movement that helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution

Green Infrastructure

DesignFWD Podcast Episode 04: Doing WELL by Place and People

Welcome to DesignFWD, a podcast series presented by Mohawk Group, where we discuss innovations in design, performance, and sustainability that positively impact the built environment.

Diversity & Inclusion

United First Officer, Carole Hopson, Honors Bessie Coleman With Goal of Enrolling 100 Black Women in Flight School

On June 15, 1921, Bessie Coleman became the first Black and Native American woman to earn a pilot's license. She paved the way for female aviators everywhere including United First Officer Carole Hopson.

Research, Reports & Publications

Allstate Reports Commitments to Inclusive Diversity & Equity, Climate Change Mitigation

The Allstate Corporation (NYSE: ALL) has published its 19th Sustainability Report, highlighting progress in addressing climate change, improving Inclusive Diversity & Equity, enhancing organizational culture and keeping employees and customers safe during the pandemic.

Innovation & Technology

Goodyear Airless Tire First on Autonomous Shuttles

Diversity & Inclusion

Chicago Minority Supplier Development Council and Aramark Announce Cohort 4 of P.I.P.E. Program for Fall 2021

The Chicago Minority Supplier Development Council, Inc. (ChicagoMSDC) and Aramark (NYSE: ARMK), the leading U.S.-based food service provider, are launching the fourth cohort of the P.I.P.E. Program

Innovation & Technology

Reality Capture: Virtual Tools for Real-world Project Efficiency

Environment

Standard Biocarbon Corporation and Germany's PYREG GmbH Sign Exclusivity and Distribution Agreement

CleanTech startup Standard Biocarbon Corporation (SBC), announced today an agreement with Germany’s Pyreg GmbH (Pyreg) for exclusive use regionally of their technology for processing biomass. SBC has two of Pyreg’s latest and largest plants on order and scheduled for commissioning in East Millinocket, ME in the first quarter of 2022.

Environment

Congressional Testimony: Financial Institutions' Role in Staving Off the Climate Crisis and Protecting Our Financial System

Climate change threatens the futures of our planet and our people, but its impacts are not limited to physical threats that are gathering momentum, including increasing temperatures, rising sea levels, and intensifying storm systems.

Health & Healthcare

Third FedEx-Donated Humanitarian Charter Arrives in India

A humanitarian charter flight donated by FedEx and filled with Direct Relief-provided medical aid arrived in India over the weekend — the third such flight to the country in six weeks in response to Covid-19.

Green Infrastructure

Tokyo 2020: Sustainability Update Highlights Safety, Gender and Climate Change

The postponement of the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 has required the organisers to refine the event, simplifying, adapting and doing everything possible to support the realisation of a society “where everybody can thrive”, an official Tokyo 2020 sustainability update says.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Clarivate: Setting the Course for Our Workplace of the Future

A cultural and organizational transformation has begun at Clarivate, where every decision and every opportunity is approached with the assumption and mindset that the solution will better connect us through technology.

Social Impact & Volunteering

How a Stakeholder Event Can Boost Corporate Volunteering

Make your corporate volunteering program more effective. Discover how organizing a virtual event can help to bring stakeholders on the same page with our newest guest blog from Pathable!

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Fuel Your Fundraising With Pro Bono

Join Taproot Foundation for a free webinar on Wednesday, July 28 where they’ll show nonprofits how to harness the expertise of marketing strategy, graphic design, videography, and communications professionals who want to volunteer to help raise money for your cause.

Latest Campaigns

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    AEG embraces its responsibility to enrich the lives of people in the communities around the world where we do business, and to use business to create...
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    Our neighbors depend on us, just as we depend on them, so we are committed to improving the quality of life in the communities in which we work. At...
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    We are accelerating our efforts to help build a low-carbon economy and avert the worst impacts of climate change. Our goal to reduce our GHG emissions...
  4. Environmental Sustainability
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  8. Social Impact at Mastercard
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  9. 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...
  10. License to Operate
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  11. IWBI | WELL Building Standard
    Our built environment can shape our habits and choices, regulate our sleep-wake cycle, drive us toward healthy and unhealthy choices, and passively...
  12. Leading ESG & Sustainability Stewardship
    The new CNH continues on its longstanding path of excellence in sustainability, which is recognized by the foremost authorities.
  13. Green Mountain Energy Commitment to Sustainability
    At Green Mountain Energy Company, we share our customers’ commitment to the environment and sustainability. We are inspired by the success that we...
  14. KeyBank's Community Investment
    In states where Key has a presence, there are approximately 1.7 million low- to moderate-income (LMI) households. Many LMI individuals don’t have bank...
  15. GoDaddy | Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
    Diverse teams build better products — period. At GoDaddy, we make apps and services that our worldwide community of entrepreneurs can relate to. Our...