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Social Impact & Volunteering

Employee Volunteers Are at the Heart of Aramark Building Community

Rooted in service and committed to helping build stronger communities, Aramark encourages employees to give back around the world and throughout the year—focusing on developing relationships with nonprofit organizations and community leaders.

Health & Healthcare

Gilead Sciences: Breaking Down Barriers To Access in HIV and Beyond: A Perspective

When I came to Gilead in 2019, I did so in part because of the revolutionary way this company thinks about bringing therapies to those who could benefit.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Whirlpool Corporation Recognized by Newsweek as One of America’s Most Trustworthy Companies for 2023

Whirlpool Corporation announced that it has been named one of Newsweek’s Most Trustworthy Companies in 2023.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Georgia-Pacific’s Juno Receives Recognition

Juno, a recycling technology pioneered by Atlanta-based Georgia-Pacific (GP), has been recognized by three entities for innovation and sustainability and the impact it is having on recycling and landfill diversion.

Environment

COP27 and the Fight Against Climate Change

In a new episode of “Headlines of the Future”, the former Executive Director of the United Nations World Food Programme, Ertharin Cousin, and Bayer’s Head of Public Affairs, Science and Sustainability, Matthias Berninger, explore these questions.

Environment

Bacardi Bermuda Global HQ Gets ‘Greener Makeover’ For Earth Day

This Earth Day (April 22), family-owned Bacardi is unveiling a ‘greener makeover’ at its global headquarters in Bermuda to further cut its carbon footprint and to create a working environment that promotes even greater wellbeing for its employees.

Environment

New Poll Shows Americans Actually Can Agree on Something: Trees

A new national survey found that 94% of Americans say trees are good for the planet.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Entergy Advocates for Early Child Care and Education at the Louisiana State Capitol

Last week, Entergy joined the Louisiana Policy Institute for Children, or LPIC, and United Way of Southeast Louisiana at the Louisiana State Capitol for the release of a new report, “A Modern History of Early Care and Education in Louisiana.”

Environment

Case IH Tractors Complete Epic Journey to the Antarctic

Last year, CNH Industrial reported that three of its Case IH brand tractors were close to completing an epic journey to a new, unique home: Antarctica.

Sustainable Development Goals

Antea Group Netherlands and the Green Ammonia Frontier

Currently, since ammonia is an existing technology used in industrial areas, it is used safely and correctly. However, as green ammonia becomes more common in energy transition, new (unproven) technologies are beginning to be used more.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Design a Circular Future With New openSAP Course

A new openSAP course, Designing a Circular Economy, addresses how we can create the products we need in a circular way, designing out the overwhelming waste, pollution, and harms to natural systems that are hallmarks of our current linear economy model.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Turo Becomes First Global Carbon Neutral Certified Car Sharing Marketplace

Turo, the world’s largest peer-to-peer car sharing marketplace, announced today that the company has been Carbon Neutral Certified by SCS Global Services, a pioneer and global leader in the field of sustainability certification assessment.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Southwire Atlanta Office Achieves Fitwel and LEED Silver Certification

Southwire is pleased to announce that its new Atlanta office has officially achieved Fitwel and LEED Silver certifications – two of the nation’s leading standards recognizing sustainable building practices that are designed to optimize environmental stewardship.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

2022 Sees Carton Recycling Performance Trending in the Right Direction

Every year, Carton Council of Canada (CCC) publishes the national blended collection-recycling rate for cartons on its website. For 2022, we are pleased to report that this performance now stands at 57%, up from 55% in 2021.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Aflac Continues Helping Close Gaps With CareGrants in 2023

Caring is in Aflac’s DNA, and we are committed to addressing long-standing health inequities, including the cost of care. Our work to help close the health and wealth gap is a reflection of who we are and our belief in always striving to do what’s right.

Diversity & Inclusion

Four Southern Company System Attorneys Chosen for Leadership Programs

Several Southern Company system attorneys have been selected to participate in two prestigious programs with the Leadership Council for Legal Diversity (LCLD).

Environment

Ceres Commits To Support the Expansion of Fleet Electrification as Part of the Biden Administration’s Plan To Accelerate Electric Vehicle Growth

Ceres announced today a new commitment to expand its work to support major companies in the transition to electric vehicles (EV), as part of its participation in the White House’s EV Acceleration Challenge.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Farm to Fork, From County to County, in Pennsylvania

In addition to funding, Enbridge employees participated in a volunteer day during Hunger Action Month last September to pack 360 food boxes for seniors in need.

Education

Technology Unites STEM and Language Arts

Language arts educators don’t necessarily view themselves as teaching STEM skills alongside grammar and vocabulary. Yet when teaching reading and writing, adding technology only increases student learning and engagement.

Sustainable Development Goals

A Focus on Sustainability at American Airlines

American Airlines is working to make its operations more sustainable with more-fuel efficient aircraft powered increasingly by low-carbon fuel and new technology.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Sustainability Experts in the Banking & Insurance Sector Are Enjoying the Fruits of Their Labour With Significant Compensation Increases

Acre has seen an increased demand in businesses looking to expand their sustainability capabilities internally, while also trying to retain existing internal talent.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Private Equity Is Made for ESG Investment, but Don't Leave Money on the Table

Land Betterment Board member Chris Hagler, publishes article about how focused ESG actions by private equity drive efficiency, profitability and resiliency.

Responsible Production & Consumption

How Businesses Are Creating Landscapes That Are ForestPositiveForAll

To transform the consumer goods industry to forest positive and meet emerging targets, including the COP15 Global Biodiversity Framework’s 30×30 goal, businesses need to look beyond their individual supply chains to ensure these landscapes can both survive and thrive.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Recycling Team Helps Fight Hunger in Central Virginia

“Not only was it a fun team building event but it was an honor having my east region peers come along side and serve my local community,” said Danny Peck, plant general manager, Richmond Recycling.

Diversity & Inclusion

Bank’s Involvement With Autism Awareness Month Resonates With Employee’s Family

Shana Pearson-Henry, a U.S. Bank employee for 20 years, holds one cause particularly close to her heart: autism awareness.

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