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Environment

Pollinator Protector: The Home Depot’s Gina Lees Shares Her Beekeeping Journey and Tips on World Bee Day

May 20 has been designated World Bee Day by the United Nations to raise awareness of the importance of pollinators, the threats they face and their contribution to sustainable development.

Education

Discovery Education, Caterpillar Foundation, and Learning Undefeated Launch New Initiative To Inspire Next Generation of STEM Professionals

Discovery Education, the Caterpillar Foundation, and Learning Undefeated today announced the launch of a new education initiative – Innovation at Play. This unique program leverages the power of play by using engaging, hands-on digital resources to educate and inspire students in

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Essity 2022 Annual and Sustainability Report: Reducing Our Environmental Impact

The climate crisis is one of the most defining issues of our time. Its global effects are far-reaching and impact both individuals and Essity’s business. As one of the world’s leading hygiene and health companies, we have the scale and reach to take action and contribute.

Green Infrastructure

Southwire Team Members Energized by Formula E E-Prix Experience in Berlin

Speed, Strategy, Sustainability, Opportunity… these words mark just a few of the first impressions from the Southwire team that recently attended the 2023 SABIC Berlin E-Prix.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Through Community and Trust, Bass Furniture and U.S. Bank Invest in Chicago

Not far from where a new station is being built for Chicago’s Red Line expansion, in the heart of the city’s Roseland-Pullman neighborhood, is one of the few Black-owned, independent furniture stores in the Midwest.

Environment

The Philadelphia Union Is Scoring on and off the Field in Partnership With Subaru

Fans jump out of their seats and roar as their beloved Philadelphia Union soccer club nets a goal at Subaru Park in Chester, Pennsylvania. As fervent fans bask in their team’s success, they can also take pride in knowing each goal scored contributes to a greater cause.

Diversity & Inclusion

KeyCorp 2022 ESG Report Highlights Women In Business

Through advocacy, connections, and empowerment, Key4Women supports the financial progress and empowerment of businesswomen, providing a wealth of resources to help them meet their personal and professional goals.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Betterment Harvest Realizes Record Week of Production

Betterment Harvest, a subsidiary of Land Betterment, realizes a record week of production at its JC Fresh and Orangeline Farms located in Ontario Canada.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Georgia-Pacific's Principles in Perspective: Megan Sirna

I love working for a company that values growth and opportunities for each individual. Like many at Georgia-Pacific and across Koch Industries, my career has taken a path I wouldn’t have expected when I first joined the company. But it has been the right one for me.

Education

Subaru Wins 2023 Gold Halo Award for Best Education Initiative in Partnership With AdoptAClassroom.org

Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) today announced that it received the 2023 Gold Halo Award for Best Education Initiative. The Halo Awards, presented by Engage for Good, acknowledge companies that have made a significant impact through cause marketing and social impact programs.

Environment

Tetra Tech Is #1 in Water for 20 Years

Engineering News-Record named Tetra Tech #1 in Water and recognized the company as a leader in other 2023 Design Firms rankings.

Environment

The Ripple Effect of Planting Trees and Its Staggering Potential in International Forests of Need

The Arbor Day Foundation prepares to plant in Laos for the first time with the help of the World Wildlife Fund and Global EverGreening Alliance.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

How One Leader Is Aiming Higher To Increase Asian American Representation

During Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month in May — and all year long — we come together to foster belonging among Asian and allied employees.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Fifth Third Employees in Northern Ohio Activate To Feed Their Communities on Fifth Third Day

Fifth Third Bank employees in northern Ohio marked the occasion of Fifth Third Day by deploying into their communities to provide meals for the hungry.

Energy

New Holland and Repsol Further Promote Renewable Fuels in the Agriculture Sector

CNH Industrial brand New Holland Agriculture and energy company Repsol are collaborating to further evaluate the use of renewable fuels in agriculture equipment.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Creating Safety Heroes With a Target of Zero

Through Safe Community Project Zero and Safe Community Project Assist, we renew our shared commitment to a relentless focus on safety every day—to keep our loved ones and communities safe.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Global Citizen Announces Five New Ambassadors

Today Global Citizen, the world’s leading international advocacy organization on a mission to end extreme poverty NOW, announced their newest lineup of ambassadors.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

AB: Homing In on Quality in Climate Investing Strategies

Stock selection in a climate investing strategy takes more than just avoiding companies exposed to global warming risks.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Comcast NBCUniversal Named a Top 20 Company on DiversityInc’s Top 50 List

We are pleased to announce that Comcast NBCUniversal has been recognized as a top 20 company on DiversityInc’s Top 50 list of the nation’s most inclusive companies, placing 13th overall.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Cintas Named to Newsweek's America's Most Trustworthy Companies 2023 List

In recognition to its commitment to integrity, ethics and transparency in its business operations, Cintas Corporation has been named to Newsweek's list of America's Most Trustworthy Companies 2023.

Responsible Production & Consumption

GoDaddy Small Biz Weekly, Vol. 02: Evan Rocheford of Professor Torbert’s Orange Corn

Torbert Rocheford was the first in his family to profess his love of corn. As a young man in the late 1970's, Torbert Rocheford wanted to dedicate his life to making a positive impact on the world and decided to pursue a career in plant breeding.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Regions Is Great Place To Work-Certified

Regions has been designated a Great Place to Work-Certified™ Company — an honor we received as a direct result of what our associates have said about working here.

Sustainable Development Goals

South Pole: 17 Years of Innovating for Carbon Markets and Climate Finance

2023 has started off with a lively debate around climate finance and carbon markets – which, to date, is the only climate finance instrument that has ever truly scaled.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

LyondellBasell Prices Public Offering of Inaugural Green Bond

LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) announced that LYB International Finance III, LLC ("LYB International Finance"), its wholly-owned subsidiary, priced a public offering (the "Offering") of $500,000,000 aggregate principal amount of 5.625% Guaranteed Notes due 2033 (the "Notes").

Responsible Production & Consumption

Covia’s Role in Shaping the Creation of Sustainable, Everyday Products

Recently Covia had the opportunity to show a glimpse into how we mine sand at our operations on Tomorrow’s World Today. Tomorrow's World Today (TWT) is an Emmy-nominated television show on Discovery and the Science Channel focused on finding ways to live more sustainably.

Latest Campaigns

  1. KeyBank's Community Investment
    In states where Key has a presence, there are approximately 1.7 million low- to moderate-income (LMI) households. Many LMI individuals don’t have bank...
  2. PNC: Commitment to Early Childhood Education
    We're focusing on early learning to help children succeed. Research has shown that the first five years of a child's life is critical to long-term...
  3. 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...
  4. Cascale Events
    Cascale organizes and participates in a series of events, leveraging its position as a global convener of close to half the sector to bring together...
  5. Sustainability
    Leading the logistics sector towards a more sustainable future by investing in innovative green technologies, enhancing operational efficiency, and...
  6. ESG Voices: Short Podcasts Addressing the Opportunities and Challenges of ESG
    This podcast series takes a deep dive into the opportunities and challenges of ESG and what it means for businesses and communities through interviews...
  7. 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...
  8. KeyBank's Community Investment
    In states where Key has a presence, there are approximately 1.7 million low- to moderate-income (LMI) households. Many LMI individuals don’t have bank...
  9. 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...
  10. 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...
  11. Drive for MPC
    At Marathon Petroleum, our professional truck drivers share one common vision: no accidents, no injuries, and no harm to the environment. We’re proud...
  12. Goals That Inspire: Environmental Stewardship
    Through our Goals That Inspire we have established aggressive commitments with targeted and measurable metrics which will require innovation...
  13. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  14. Social Impact at Mastercard
    At Mastercard, we’re powering economies and empowering people, building a sustainable economy where everyone prospers.
  15. Growth Through Sustainability
    Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator with a clear purpose to boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. See how embedding...