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Environment

Meet Roxy the Zoologist: Biologist and Wildlife Filmmaker

For as long as I can remember, I have always felt a deep connection with animals. My passion for documenting their lives and sharing their stories dates to when I was six years old.

Diversity & Inclusion

How Smarter Mobility Can Make Cities More Equitable

Three ways of using transport data to tackle social exclusion

Responsible Production & Consumption

Dow and Crocs Announce a New Collaboration To Help Lower the Carbon Footprint of Crocs' Iconic Footwear

Technology pioneered by Dow will support the reduction in carbon emissions of Crocs’ shoes by providing bio-based materials for production.

Sustainable Development Goals

Covestro to Host Virtual Youth Climate Summit During COP26

At the same time as world leaders gather at the United Nations’ annual climate change conference (COP26) in Glasgow, Scotland, the first week of November, Covestro LLC will host a free, virtual climate summit for U.S. high school students

Diversity & Inclusion

Rockwell Automation's Latinx Employees Leave Their Mark

As National Hispanic Heritage Month concludes this week, several Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK) employees reflected on this year’s theme, “Deja tu Huella” or “Leave Your Mark.”

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Pro Bono Week 2021: Doubling Our Impact

Taproot Foundation is striving to double our community's average weekly social impact by forging 100+ pro bono connections during Pro Bono Week (October 24-30).

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Alba Vivar Talks About Her Heritage and Giving Back to the Community

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Fifth Third Bank, Accion Opportunity Fund to Host Fireside Chat on Resources, Options for Small Businesses

Fifth Third Bank and Accion Opportunity Fund will host a fireside chat on Oct. 27 on the state of small business – specifically for entrepreneurs of color – and actions that can be taken to help ensure a successful recovery after the pandemic.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Asset Servicing at Northern Trust

Our asset servicing business is committed to supporting the efforts of our institutional clients to meet sustainable investment goals by giving them access to ESG insights.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Addressing Housing Affordability With Access to Homeownership

Affordable homeownership is not the capstone of economic well-being, it is the cornerstone. Here is how we make it happen...

Energy

5G Energy Consumption: What's the Impact of 5G NR in Real Networks?

The ultra-lean design of 5G NR can drastically decrease network-energy consumption compared to any previous cellular standard, including 4G LTE.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Distinguished University Forests and Unique Innovator of FSC-Certified Cutlery, Among FSC® Leadership Award Winners

Third-party sustainability certification body SCS Global Services (SCS) is proud to announce award winners of the Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC) 2021 Leadership Awards, which recognizes excellence in responsible forestry and the use of FSC certified products. Among 21 winners are three SCS certified organizations – Yale Forests, Swanton Pacific Ranch, and Ecotensil.

Environment

Xylem Calls on Water Sector to Join “Race to Zero” Emissions Commitment

The encouragement comes after last month’s announcement that Xylem had formalized its commitment to achieve net zero carbon emissions across its value chain before 2050*.

Diversity & Inclusion

Keysight Employee Reflects on Hispanic Contributions Throughout History During Hispanic Heritage Month

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month 2021, Keysight Technologies employee Sal Varela reflects on Hispanic contributions throughout history.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Sesame Workshop and the PSEG Foundation Launch New Little Neighbors Resources to Help Children and Families Build Strong, Caring Communities

Sesame Workshop and the PSEG Foundation are launching Little Neighbors: Building a Better World Together, new bilingual resources featuring beloved Sesame Street friends to support young children and their families in building happy, healthy futures for their neighborhoods and communities.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

GoDaddy's New Season of “Made in America” Highlights Phoenix Entrepreneurs' Journey of Struggles and Success

GoDaddy has launched the third season of its award-winning series: Made in America. This series raises awareness about entrepreneur challenges, showcases those successfully making their way, and shines a light on inclusive entrepreneurship.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Team BMS Moves for Minutes to Benefit Special Olympics

Bristol Myers Squibb will donate $1 million to Special Olympics as part of the company’s global workforce charity event, BMS for Community.

Environment

Recycle Week: How Our Comcast Employees Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Comcast believes in protecting the environment where our customers and employees live and work—it’s one of the company’s key commitments—so we have a sustainable planet now and in the future.

Events, Media & Communications

KeyBank Continues Community Development Lending and Investment Expansion in the Northeast With the Appointment of Franz Hewitt

KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment (CDLI) has appointed Franz Hewitt as a relationship manager to expand its community development lending and investment activity in the Northeast.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Duke Energy Commits Nearly $500,000 in Grants to Organizations That Preserve, Enhance South Carolina's Natural Resources

The Duke Energy Foundation has awarded nearly $500,000 in grants to 16 South Carolina organizations that will fund wildlife conservation efforts, environmental projects and educational programs across the state.

Environment

Eliminating the 'Paper Trail'

A pilot program at Whirlpool Corporation is taking thousands of pages of literature that has traditionally been included in packaging for its products

Innovation & Technology

5 Ways That Cisco is Doing Its Part to #BeCyberSmart

Cisco supports Cybersecurity Awareness Month as it continues to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity in the United States and other nations around the world.

Green Infrastructure

Chevron, Gevo Announce Intent to Pursue Sustainable Aviation Fuel Investment

Chevron U.S.A., and Gevo, Inc. announce a letter of intent to jointly invest in building and operating one or more new facilities that would process inedible corn to produce sustainable aviation fuel, which can lower the lifecycle carbon intensity of fuels used in the aviation industry.

Sustainable Development Goals

Divine Chocolate Launches New Branding to Highlight Best-in-Class Ethical and Sustainable Cocoa Sourcing

Fairtrade America is pleased to announce that its long-time partner, Divine Chocolate, has unveiled a fresh new look that highlights the chocolate maker’s social mission to empower farmers and consumers

Latest Campaigns

  1. Integrated Tools
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts to align the industry on a common language to describe sustainability performance to reduce duplication and...
  2. Local Communities
    The principals of living and working in synergy with the communities in which we operate, as well as collaborating on projects that benefit those...
  3. 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...
  4. Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG)
    The business landscape is reorienting itself and you can almost hear priorities shifting toward change-readiness and the bigger picture. And in this...
  5. AEG's Commitment to Social Impact and Volunteerism
    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...
  6. GoDaddy | Microbusiness
    They’re the people who build websites, run restaurants, and teach online classes. They power local economies and national growth but their impact...
  7. Biomimicry and Ray of Hope Accelerator
    The Ray C. Anderson Foundation has partnered with the Biomimicry Institute to create the Ray of Hope Accelerator, designed to bring commercially...
  8. Fifth Third's Commitment to Small Businesses
    Fifth Third believes that small businesses form the foundation of our communities – and when they succeed, we all succeed. Supporting them through...
  9. FedEx | Volunteer Campaigns
    Giving back is part of the FedEx culture. Team members support our charitable investments and local community needs by dedicating their time where...
  10. Social Progress
    Social engagement has always been an integral part of our sense of responsibility as a company. We care and we act to do our part to improve the...
  11. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  12. PSEG Environmental Stewardship
    PSEG’s environmental stewardship is evident in programs and strategies that reflect our commitment to clean air, clean water and waste management...
  13. AEG's Commitment to Social Impact and Volunteerism
    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...
  14. Digital Safety
    We provide tools and guidance so people can manage digital content in a way that’s right for them and their families. Learn more >>
  15. 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...