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Diversity & Inclusion

Rockwell Automation Employees Recognize and Reflect in Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

In observance of MLK Day, Rockwell Automation was a proud sponsor of the YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee’s 24th annual celebration breakfast, which launched a five-day virtual event (Jan 18-22, 2021).

Environment

OpEd: Beyond Biden: Climate Investing in 2021

Joe Biden’s inauguration this month is set to be a milestone moment for international climate policy. The officiation of the former Vice-President is set to mark a transformational shift in the climate agenda of the United States.

Education

With Digital Mentorship, Bloomberg Is Making Higher Education More Accessible

“I’ve wanted to be a doctor since I was ten years old,” recalls Leicester, UK-based student, Georgina. “But I didn’t know how I would be a doctor.”

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Moody's Leader Named on the 2020 OUTstanding 100 LGBT+ Executives List

Moody’s Corporation today announced that Patrick Mispagel, MD-Sustainable Finance, Moody’s ESG Solutions was named on the 2020 OUTstanding 100 LGBT+ Executives List, supported by Yahoo! Finance.

Innovation & Technology

How Technology Can Empower Communities to Counter COVID-19 Misinformation

As every nation struggles to contain COVID-19, one of the most pressing challenges for governments, public health officials, and humanitarians has been the fact that misinformation about the pandemic seems to spread almost as quickly as the virus

Media & Communications

Keep America Beautiful Demonstrates Tri-Sector Partnership With Appointment of Seven New Members to National Board of Directors

Keep America Beautiful® (KAB) recently elected seven individuals, including affiliate representation, foundation leadership, and senior executives from partner companies, for a three-year term to its 31-member national board of directors.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Internet Society Announces $1M in Grant Funding to Expand Internet Access to Underserved Communities in the Southeastern United States

The Internet Society today announced a new grant program, Expanding Potential in Communities, or Truist EPIC Grant, to support broadband initiatives that help alleviate disparities in education, employment and social welfare in the...

Social Impact & Volunteering

Beyond This Multimedia Campaign Helping Low-Income Families Is the Ideas That Matter Program

Where the rest of the world sees problems, designers see solutions—which is why Sappi created the Ideas that Matter (ITM) grant program 20 years ago.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Benevity Announces Executive Transitions

Exciting executive leadership transitions at Benevity as it enters the next phase of growth!

Social Impact & Volunteering

Announcing the "Share Your Dream" Essay Contest Winners!

In honor of the January 18, 2021 MLK Day of Service, FedEx team members from across the country submitted essays answering the question – “How are you working with a nonprofit to honor Dr. King’s legacy and promote inclusion in your community?”

Diversity & Inclusion

Porter Novelli Launches Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) Advisory Service Offering in Response to Growing Business Imperative

Porter Novelli’s Advisory Services consultants help clients across all industries address JEDI with authenticity and intention.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Managing Bird Habitat in Southeastern Working Forests

ABC works with International Paper to develop bird-focused management recommendations for private forest landowners, including special practices landowners can employ to ensure habitat is maintained for at-risk species.

Media & Communications

Looking Back At 2020 & Into 2021 - Disruptions, Changes, Consistency in Climate Change Challenges

Seems like just yesterday we were celebrating the great promise of the 21st Century – the Paris Accord. Can you believe, it is now five years on (260 weeks or so this December) since the meeting in the “City of Lights” of the Conference of Parties

Sustainable Development Goals

Owens Corning 2030 Goals: Reducing Our Environmental Footprint

As a global manufacturer, we know the way we conduct our operations makes a difference. To be a net-positive company, our handprint (the positive impacts of our people and products) must be larger than our footprint (the negative impacts).

Events, Media & Communications

WEBINAR: Sustainability in Flooring

As part of our 2021 planning, we have been building out exciting new educational, training, and informative webinars for the flooring contractor community! The first webinar launches this week.

Sustainable Development Goals

How Will America's Environmental Initiatives Change Under President Biden?

With a new U.S. president taking office after campaigning on climate change as a top priority, what should businesses and EHS&S pros be expecting? Check out this blog by Antea Group USA.

Sustainable Development Goals

Eight Informative Discussions With Farmers & Specialists From All Major U.S. Cotton Growing Regions

The Soil Health Institute (SHI) invites you to join eight online discussions with U.S. cotton farmers and soil health experts who are improving soil health and evaluating its return on investment.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Dow Honors the Life and Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Systemic racism has long been woven into the fabric of our society, & acts of racial injustice are not new. Yet, the recent spotlight following the public murders of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery & Breonna Taylor have activated a movement for change.

Health & Healthcare

Children's Mental Health in the Time of COVID

The pandemic has exacerbated depression and anxiety, especially among children. A new Child Mind Institute survey supported by Morgan Stanley shows the depth and breadth of the problem.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

New CAD 1bn CAB 2028 Is the Largest-ever Maple Green Bond

Proceeds from Climate Awareness Bonds are allocated to EIB’s lending to activities contributing substantially to climate change mitigation in line with evolving EU sustainable finance legislation. The so-called EU Taxonomy Regulation, aiming to ‘establish the criteria for determining whether an economic activity is environmentally sustainable’, entered into force in July 2020.

Social Impact & Volunteering

VolunteerMatch Launches Art-as-Advocacy Match Studio Collaborative; Issues Call for Artists

VolunteerMatch announces the launch of the Match Studio Collaborative, providing a forum for BIPOC artists to produce work that is then reproduced in highly accessible formats to fundraise towards a meaningful cause of each featured artist’s choice.

Research, Reports & Publications

PSEG Launches Its First ESG Performance Report

Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) launched its first-ever PSEG ESG Performance Report today as part of its ongoing efforts to increase disclosures and transparency

Environment

Scientist Discovers New Bee Species on Bayer Partner Farm in Brazil

A new solitary bee species, known as the Ceratina (Ceratinula) fioreseana, has been discovered on a Bayer ForwardFarm in Água Fria de Goiás, Brazil.

Research, Reports & Publications

AccountAbility Releases Additional Translations of the AA1000 AccountAbility Principles (AA1000AP, 2018) in French and Italian

French and Italian translations of the AccountAbility Principles now available for free download

Energy

The ABC of Smart Living When You’re WFH

Millions of us are working from home (WFH) because of the pandemic. Check out seven great ways to make your WFH experience smarter and greener.

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...