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Research, Reports & Publications

Workplace Volunteering Is Indisputable Engine of Social and Business Value Creation

Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose © (CECP) has released a new report, Value Volunteering, designed to uncover the true dynamics of corporate volunteering, pinpointing where and in what order the impact takes place.

Sustainable Development Goals

Fedex Commits to Carbon-neutral Operations by 2040

FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX), home of the world’s largest cargo airline, recently announced an ambitious goal to achieve carbon–neutral operations globally by 2040.

Environment

WSP Supports World Water Day 2021 - Valuing Water

Given the impacts of climate change on water, it is more imperative than ever that we value this precious resource in a responsible and accountable manner.

Innovation & Technology

Accelerating the Regenerative Revolution: The Nature Conservancy Invests in Emerging Agri-Tech Firms to Speed Progress Against Ambitious Soil Health Goals

By establishing portfolio of emerging companies targeting improved soil health outcomes, The Nature Conservancy aims to prime the pump for sustainable innovation across investment sectors

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Mohawk Group Launches Four New LVT Designs, Expanding Domestically Made Living Local Collection

“We are committed to the utilization of pre-consumer materials to help reduce virgin feed stock ingredients, eliminating industrial waste and diverting unavoidable waste from landfills whenever possible,” explained Ramie Vagal.

Diversity & Inclusion

International Women's Day: Choosing to Challenge

At Clarivate we value every voice. As we celebrate this year’s International Women’s Day, we amplify a few of our women leaders’ voices and their pledges for equality.

Diversity & Inclusion

Griffith Foods Sponsor WBCSD Leading Women Awards 2020

Join us to help celebrate the inspiring women leaders receiving the WBCSD – World Business Council for Sustainable Development Leading Women Awards 2020!

Environment

Two Major Companies Announce New Agwater Challenge Commitments to Improve Water Stewardship and Sustainable Agriculture

Bold commitments moving towards positive water impacts come months after Ceres and the World Wildlife Fund release a new pathway for companies to improve soil health and nutrient management practices for key commodities

Social Impact & Volunteering

VolunteerMatch Announces March's Match Studio Collaborative Artist, Jonathan Barnett

Honoring Developmental Disabilities Month together with nonprofit partner Friendship Circle, VolunteerMatch shines a light on Soul Studio

Education

Rockwell Automation Tools Power Roller Coasters Like Valravn at Cedar Point

Did you ever wonder how a roller coaster works? The answer is revealed in this video which shares the “magic” behind the technology powering Valravn roller coaster at Cedar Point Amusement Park in Sandusky, Ohio.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Pro Bono Perspectives S3E5: Sally Holmes, Marie Claire

Marie Claire Editor-in-Chief Sally Holmes gives a behind the scenes look at the iconic brand, including new editorial directions they're taking, how they're progressing DEI, and a closer look at some of the powerful women they're covering.

Innovation & Technology

WBCSD Launches Carbon Transparency Pathfinder

The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) has launched the Value Chain Carbon Transparency Pathfinder, a new initiative to enable widescale exchange of primary, carbon emissions data.

Education

Loyola University Chicago's School of Environmental Sustainability Hosts Annual Climate Change Conference Virtually

Loyola University Chicago’s new School of Environmental Sustainability (SES) today formally announced it will host its annual Climate Change Conference virtually this year from Monday, March 15, 2021, to Thursday, March 18, 2021.

Diversity & Inclusion

Transparency and Partnership as Accelerants to Diversity and Economic Opportunity

It has been said that the currency of leadership is transparency. Nowhere is that truer than in building more diverse and, ultimately, more successful businesses and communities.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Wells Fargo Sets Goal to Achieve Net Zero Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 2050

Wells Fargo today announced a major step in its efforts to support the transition to a low-carbon economy by setting a goal of net zero greenhouse gas emissions — including its financed emissions — by 2050.

Innovation & Technology

Strategic Alignment at CRB Focuses on Client Demand for Integrated Delivery Solutions

CRB, a leading solutions provider for life sciences and food and beverage industries, today announces the integration of its design and construction groups.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Key Accomplishments: Responsible Business

We’re committed to creating products in ways that do not harm the environment, while upholding human rights in our operations, supply chain, and communities.

Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity Is Wealth for Humanity

"I remain convinced diversity is the greatest strength of humanity and that everyone should be considered for their individual contributions."

Health & Healthcare

Heart Disease, Health Equity the Focus of Scotts Black Employees Network Event

Heart disease continues to be the leading cause of death around the world. And while deaths from cardiovascular-related illnesses have declined over the last two decades, these gains were not equitably shared among people from the Black, Asian, American Indian/Alaska Native or Hispanic/Latino communities.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

IWD 365: Talking About Gender Equality for One Day a Year Is Not Enough

2020 was a landmark year for the “S’ in ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance factors), and this International Women’s Day (IWD) comes at a pivotal time for parity and equality.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Strengthened Financial Reporting to Complement Sustainability Reporting

An update on the IFRS sustainability standards consultation process offers encouraging signs that their changes can strengthen financial reporting by companies

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

New US High-Impact Sustainable Equity Strategy Launched

Sustainable Insight Capital Management (SICM) and Impact Cubed Investments are pleased to announce the expansion of their suite of sustainable strategies with the addition of a US High-Impact Equity portfolio.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Ralph Lauren Announces Comprehensive Circularity Strategy to Advance Sustainability Goals

Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL, the “Company”) today announced a comprehensive circularity strategy to further advance its sustainability goals.

Environment

Economics of Soil Health Evaluated on 100 Farms by the Soil Health Institute and Cargill

Improving soil health can help farmers build drought resilience, increase nutrient availability, suppress diseases, reduce erosion and nutrient losses, and increase economic benefits according to recent Soil Health Institute research.

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