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Diversity & Inclusion

Looking Back and Moving Forward: Hispanic Heritage Month and the Latinx STEM Gap

Because representation and inclusion are embedded in our framework, we strive to create STEM opportunities not just for our own staff, but for the kids who will define our future.

Diversity & Inclusion

Stellantis and Jeep® Brand Lead the Motor City Pride Parade

Detroit will again show off the colors of the rainbow this weekend, Sept. 18-19, celebrating lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) culture at Motor City Pride

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

From the Fifth Third Bancorp 2020 ESG Report: Retaining Employees

As part of our ongoing commitment to inclusion and diversity, Fifth Third’s total compensation programs are grounded in a philosophy that ensures all employees are paid fairly and equitably, and in compliance with the law.

Diversity & Inclusion

El Pollo Loco Calls for Recognition During Hispanic Heritage Month

This week, we dive into one brand’s efforts in the food sector by calling for more Hispanic chefs to be professionally acknowledged.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Introducing Verizon Small Business Digital Ready

Moving forward, a strong economy needs digital-ready small business owners. That’s why Verizon has a goal to provide resources to help 1M small businesses thrive in the digital economy.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Company Launches Project C, Celebrates With New York Day of Service

More than 1,000 National Grid employees are giving back to their local communities today to celebrate a Day of Service across the company’s 26,000-square-mile New York service area.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Time to Clean Up Our Act and the Planet This Month

This is one of the largest community-based environmental campaigns in the world, attracting around 35 million volunteers spanning 133 countries.

Energy

Ontario Pilot Program Tests Future of Advanced Hybrid Heating

A new pilot project in London, ON is putting a leading-edge residential hybrid heating system through its paces. “The best thing about the pilot is the leading-edge technology that homeowners will be testing,” says Octavian Ghiricociu.

Energy

Embodied Carbon: An Urgent Call for Decarbonization

In August, the U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) issued its sixth assessment report with a clear message that climate change is intensifying.

Sustainable Development Goals

Force for Good Reveals $100 Trillion Financing Gap for Sustainable Development Ahead of United Nations General Assembly Debate

The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) face a financing gap that has soared to up to US$100 trillion in the wake of COVID-19 and other urgent global challenges, according to a new report by Force for Good in collaboration with the UN and other organizations.

Diversity & Inclusion

M·A·C Cosmetics and Lammas Park Team up to Champion Black British Talent for Channel 4's Black to Front Campaign

M·A·C Cosmetics has partnered with Sir Steven McQueen’s production company Lammas Park to create a short film championing Black British Talent for Channel 4’s Black to Front campaign.

Green Infrastructure

Cummins Part of Effort to Create Carbon Neutral Neighborhood

Named Neue Weststadt (which translates to New West Town), the newly opened quarter spans 100,000 square meters with over 450 apartments, office buildings and commercial space.

Education

Podcast: How to Find Support When You're Studying STEM

Abbott intern Diya Iyer talks with Betsy Wille about how to find support when you're studying STEM subjects.

Diversity & Inclusion

Truist Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

At Truist we believe sharing ideas, respecting diverse perspectives and listening to others builds a stronger organization. We further illustrate that belief in our Truist theme for Hispanic Heritage Month.

Sustainable Development Goals

Leveraging Technology to Mobilize Individual Action Toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

In honor of Global Week to #Act4SDGs (September 17-24), we’re exploring some of the ways technology enables people to take direct action, leading to a more sustainable, resilient, and equitable world.

Environment

Eldorado Gold Shares About Environmental Site Restoration

Recently, Hellas Gold S.A. Environmental Director, Emmy Gazea presented a keynote speech at Raw Mat 2021 - International Conference on Raw Materials and Circular Economy in Athens, Greece.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Mid-Size Companies: The Next Frontier in Sustainable Procurement

This year, mid-size companies (between $100 million and $1 billion in annual revenue) made it clear that they are firmly in the sustainable procurement game.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Transforming Impact Through Meaningful Capacity Building

In this 2021 U.S. Pro Bono Summit virtual session, participants will hear from Nonprofit Finance Fund, Prudential Foundation, and Taproot Foundation on the key considerations and insights connected to meaningful capacity building.

Energy

NJEDA and PSEG Sign 78-year Lease for the New Jersey Wind Port, Establishing New Jersey As a Hub for the Clean Energy Economy

The New Jersey Economic Development Authority and PSEG have signed a lease allowing for a term of up to 78-years on land that will be home to the New Jersey Wind Port in Salem County, New Jersey.

Environment

Cool Effect and American Airlines Celebrate One Year of Partnership and Carbon Emissions Reductions

Cool Effect, a Bay Area-based nonprofit dedicated to supporting projects around the globe that reduce carbon emissions, and American Airlines, one of the world’s largest airlines

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Illumina Celebrates International Equal Pay Day

For the second year, the United Nations is celebrating International Equal Pay Day on September 18.

Research, Reports & Publications

Enbridge: Community Engagement

Through dialogue and community participation, we seek to build trust and understanding, and cultivate relationships that enable us to constructively address stakeholder needs.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Eldorado Gold Supports Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland

Earlier this summer, Eldorado Gold was proud to support Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland for their 'Future You' summer camp. This year, Eldorado sponsored the STEAM and resources day.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

How Tetra Pak® Cartons Are Recycled

Tetra Pak® cartons are recyclable! Learn more about the carton recycling process and the different paths a carton can take once placed in your recycling bin.

Latest Campaigns

  1. 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...
  2. 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...
  3. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  4. 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...
  5. 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 >>
  6. 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...
  7. Nutrition and Health
    Focus on preventing and treating malnutrition across life stages. Highlights include early detection, community-based treatment (e.g., MUAC screening...
  8. Health and Safety by Antea Group
    Antea Group's health and safety consultants understand what it takes to help make a positive impact on safety culture. Read blogs, insights, and more...
  9. Leading ESG & Sustainability Stewardship
    The new CNH continues on its longstanding path of excellence in sustainability, which is recognized by the foremost authorities.
  10. Aflac Stories
    Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.
  11. Sustainable Operations
    ops-related sustainability content (e.g., new electric equipment, decarb efforts, etc.)
  12. Retail Logistics
    DP World provides end-to-end retail logistics solutions including comprehensive Purchase Order management from origin consolidation to retailer PO...
  13. AEG Celebrates Inclusion
    At AEG, we embrace inclusion and strive to create a workplace where our employees feel welcomed, valued and respected for the viewpoints, ideas...
  14. KeyBank Foundation: Helping Communities Thrive through Education, Workforce Development, and Service
    KeyBank Foundation helps build thriving communities by supporting organizations and programs that foster thriving students and a thriving workforce...
  15. Accelerating access to healthcare technology
    We believe technology can help close the world’s health gaps. By putting people first, we find new ways to advance health while reducing costs. And...