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Environment | International Paper

Celebrating the Role of the Gopher Tortoises in Our Forest

The best way to celebrate Gopher Tortoise Day is to ensure there are more gopher tortoises across their natural range in the southeast United States.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Leadership Spotlight: Q&A With Kim Frankovich, Global VP of Sustainability, Griffith Foods

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Subaru Ranked As Top Automaker in Forbes Best Brands for Social Impact for Third Consecutive Year

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

A New Generation Is Turning the Tide on Urgent Climate Action

Two-thirds of teenagers recognize climate change as an emergency, but only 9% of youth are very confident that the world will act quickly enough to address the problem.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Fifth Third Bank Celebrates Diwali

At Fifth Third Bank, the Asian and Pacific Islander business resource group members will celebrate Diwali by hosting guest speakers, cultural presentations and interactive activities during the week of November 1st.

Events, Media & Communications

Hormel Foods Announces the Advancement of Wendy A. Watkins to Senior Vice President and Chief Communications Officer

Hormel Foods Corporation announced the advancement of Wendy A. Watkins to the new post of senior vice president and chief communications officer for the company’s worldwide operations.

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Diversity & Inclusion

A Journey of Intentional Actions: What It Takes to Be Named the World's Top Female Friendly Company

When we learned that Hershey was going to be recognized as #1 on Forbes’ list of the “World’s Top Female Friendly Companies,” the energy throughout our organization was palpable.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Owens Corning CEO Brian Chambers Earns a Responsible CEO of the Year Award

On Monday 3BL Media announced its list of Responsible CEOs. The awards recognize corporate executives who embody bold, innovative leadership in delivering on environmental, social, and governance commitments.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Abbott Launches New Initiative to Drive Diversity in Medical Research and Improve Care Among Under-Represented Populations

Abbott is addressing a key challenge to health equity by putting a greater focus on breaking down the barriers to clinical trial participation for under-represented groups

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Innovation & Technology

HDFC Bank, Mastercard, USAID and DFC Launch $100 Million Credit Facility for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in India

HDFC Bank, Mastercard, U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), and U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) launched a $100 million credit facility to promote and encourage small businesses in India

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Environment

A Letter From Alphonse Galdes, Ph.D., Head of Pharmaceutical Operations and Technology at Biogen: It's Time for Companies to Act Like the Climate Crisis Is a Health Crisis

If we hope to make significant, lasting progress against climate change, we as a society must all work together. Here are three key priorities that, if embraced, could galvanize action

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Environment

What Does the 'S' in ESG Mean? Explaining Social Criteria for Today's Businesses

ESG evaluations are gaining traction, and they will only become more critical as time goes on. This post will explain the social aspect, or the “S”, in ESG. How is it measured, and what do you need to know to get your business on track?

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Environment

Taking Our First Steps Toward a More Sustainable Future

A greener future has become one of our planet’s most essential goals. As the global population increases, the need for a new approach to energy is pushing toward more sustainability.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Support the SPLC's Progress in the Deep South and Beyond

Now is an exciting time to join the Southern Poverty Law Center's community of like-minded advocates.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Bluford Healthcare Leadership Institute Empowering Greater Equity Among Future Healthcare Leaders

The Bluford Healthcare Leadership Institute (BHLI) recently hosted its annual leadership program, to provide undergraduate scholars professional development opportunities and internships at premier healthcare systems across the nation.

Health & Healthcare

Johnson & Johnson Launches a Health Equity Innovation Challenge in 6 U.S. Cities

Race, ethnicity and skin color should never dictate who stays healthy or gets sick. Yet Black and Hispanic people in the United States have long been disproportionately impacted by a wide range of diseases.

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Health & Healthcare

How Smart Home Technology Empowers and Creates Independence

Living in a “smart home” can provide a convenient and high-end experience. When you think of those who are living with accessibility challenges, smart technology can be a game-changer in making them feel more independent and empowered in their homes.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

What Do Jobs in Corporate Responsibility Look Like?

NortonLifeLock Intern Iris Wickham reflects on learnings from her memorable internship with the Corporate Responsibility Team and the opportunities ahead.

Governance & Accountability Institute, Inc.

Media & Communications

Eyes on U.S. As FSOC Agencies Engage on Climate Risk Ahead of COP26

The gathering of the family of nations in Glasgow, Scotland for COP26 (the annual United Nations Climate Change Conference) is drawing near.

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Environment

Q&A with Keysight's Global Environmental and Sustainability Manager

Keysight’s Global Environmental and Sustainability Manager Ju Shen Lee discusses how her teams classify the waste streams generated, how Keysight manages waste, and how the company considers its progress in this space.

Discovery Education

Education

Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners Offer Communities No-Cost Digital Learning Resources Supporting STEM Day Observances Nationwide

Discovery Education and leading social impact partners are offering engaging, no-cost digital learning resources to students, teachers, and families to support National STEM Day observances nationwide.

Environment

Trane Technologies Honored by HRH The Prince of Wales With 2021 Inaugural Terra Carta Seal for Sustainability Leadership

Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT), a global climate innovator, today was named one of the first recipients of the Terra Carta Seal for sustainability leadership by HRH The Prince of Wales at an event held in conjunction with the U.N. Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26).

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Moves to Expand Disclosure for Financial Markets Are Welcome

Confirmation by the IFRS Foundation that they will address the impacts on value creation of sustainability topics in their standards, through the formation of an International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB), has been welcomed by GRI.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Fifth Third Provides $130,000 in Technology Grants To Boost Access at Young Bankers Club Schools

Fifth Third Bank announces 13 technology grants of $10,000 each to schools and nonprofits that have active engagement with the new digital Young Bankers Club program, the Bank’s signature financial education program for fifth-grade students.

Events, Media & Communications

Enbridge ESG Forum: CEO Presentation

Watch Al Monaco, President and CEO at Enbridge, discuss society’s dual challenge of meeting growing energy demand while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Green Infrastructure

Qualcomm's Quest To Make Cities Smarter

Qualcomm's Smart City Accelerate program now includes over 400 partners and delivers end-to-end IoT solutions across more than thirty verticals.

Environment

Ecocentricity Blog: No Lack of Intelligence

Environmentalists have been beating the drum for years. The consensus that climate change is real; that humans are the primary cause. We’ve implored people to “listen to the scientists." That hasn’t been enough for some people.

Black & Veatch

Innovation & Technology

Black & Veatch Collaborates with Future Facilities to Help Data Centers Increase Efficiency, Transition to High-Density

As the digital revolution redefines the definition of infrastructure, data centers are increasingly transitioning to high performance computing with higher rack density to meet demand for high-speed, reliable computing and analytics.

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    Fifth Third Bank’s nearly 19,000 employees celebrate the annual “Fifth Third Day” by volunteering and donating to fight food insecurity within their...

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    Informed by Project Drawdown, the world’s leading resource for climate solutions, Drawdown Georgia is the first state-centered effort to crowdsolve...