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Innovation & Technology

Inside INdiana Business Features Land Betterment's ekō Solutions

Inside INdiana Business features ekō Solutions’ acquisition of CSI which will ensure a controlled manufacturing supply chain to meet industrialized customer demand

Environment

California’s New Clean Car Standards Will Accelerate Zero-Emission Vehicle Market Development Across States

Ceres joins major companies and employers in California to celebrate the adoption of the Advanced Clean Cars II rule, which will build upon the state’s history of leadership

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Mission To Save Mount Diablo Inspires 10,000 Trees Project

Since 2010, Marathon has given more than $200,000 to support Save Mount Diablo’s work in California. One of the grants for $20,000 paid for one year of tree planting.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Hybrid Drivetrain Konzept Wins Second Red Dot Design Award of 2022 for STEYR

STEYR, a regional agricultural brand of CNH Industrial, has been awarded the 2022 Red Dot Design Award in the Design Concept category for its Hybrid Drivetrain Konzept

Energy

What Are the Business Risks Associated With Transitioning to a Low-Carbon Economy?

The biggest risk a company can run is sticking to the status quo when it comes to sustainability. But making a commitment to low-carbon practices also carries challenges. By knowing them, you can mitigate them.

Environment

Brightening Our Corner Newsletter - August 2022

Ray C. Anderson Foundation's Newsletter: Stories from key funding initiatives, including The Ray, Drawdown Georgia, the Ray C. Anderson Center for Sustainable Business and Drawdown Georgia.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Barcelona 1992: A City Turning Towards the Sea and Winning the Hearts of the World

Thirty years ago, the Olympic Games Barcelona 1992 stunned the world with a magnificent Opening Ceremony and unforgettable sporting performances. But the impact of the Games went far beyond creating lasting memories for fans around the world.

Education

Cadence and Industry Leaders Collaborate to Create SoC Tapeout Classes for Universities

In light of the CHIPS Act, Cadence and other industry-leading companies are collaborating with The Western Design Center, Inc. to create System-on-Chip (SoC) design and tapeout classes for colleges and universities.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Chemours Creates a Better World Through the Power of Chemistry

The future of Chemours starts with a portfolio of sustainable offerings that are critical to solving some of the world’s most pressing problems.

Diversity & Inclusion

Improving the Financial Strength of Black Small Business Owners

As we celebrate Black Business Month, we recognize the important role black-owned businesses play in supporting the U.S. economy.

Environment

BIER Member Spotlight: Paul Bruijn

Welcome to our series aimed at spotlighting the individual leaders within BIER member companies and stakeholder organizations. Meet Paul Bruijn, Global Lead Sustainable Production, Heineken.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Introducing a New Whole Planet Foundation Microfinance Partner: J-Palm Liberia

The Whole Planet Foundation and J-Palm project officially launched at end September 2021. To date, J-Palm has already installed 70 mini-mills in 24 villages, of the targeted 90 mini-mills. J-Palm is now a Whole Planet microfinance partner.

Innovation & Technology

United Rentals Launches Total Control Emissions Tracking To Help Customers Advance Sustainability Strategies

United Rentals, Inc. announced a new data-driven solution in its cloud-based Total Control® fleet management platform that helps to provide information customers can use as part of their programs to monitor and manage their environmental impact.

Education

A Bright Idea for Promoting STEM Education: Bring It Into Community Spaces

A new education center in Stamford, Connecticut, is connecting the community to nature and teaching applied science to promote sustainability and inspire the next generation of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) professionals.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Yum! Brands Unlocks Opportunity in its People and Communities

From support centers to restaurants, we’ve been fostering our people-first culture across the world for 25 years. In the latest Recipe for Good Report you’ll find ways we're promoting equity, inclusion and belonging in communities we operate.

Sustainable Development Goals

In Conversation: A Director's View on ESG

ESG is an important part of American’s long-term strategy. We don’t look at ESG and other strategic priorities as either/or decisions. The health of people and planet are not separate from the financial health of our company.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Considering Plant-Based Pet Food Manufacturing? Keep These Three Factors Top of Mind

Environmentally conscious, health-focused, flexitarian pet owners are looking for products that reflect their values.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Social Impact Heroes: Why & How Balaji Ganapathy of Tata Consultancy Services Is Helping To Change Our World

Balaji Ganapathy serves as the Chief Social Responsibility Officer and Global Head of Corporate Social Responsibility for Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a Global Top 3 information technology leader.

Green Infrastructure

ESG Talk Podcast: Finding Your ESG Superpower Ft. Si-Yeon Kim

Join the conversation with Si-Yeon Kim, former EVP, Chief Risk & Compliance Officer, and Executive Chair of ESG at American Express Global Business Travel (2014 to 2022), as she and host Mandi McReynolds discuss finding your ESG superpower.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Truist Commits $1.45 Million to Junior Achievement of Greater Washington in Support of Financial Literacy

Truist Financial Corporation (NYSE: TFC), together with Truist Foundation and Truist Charitable Fund, recently announced a $1.45 million commitment to Junior Achievement of Greater Washington (JAGW).

Diversity & Inclusion

Shaking Things Up in Cincy With American Rocktails | Icons of Cincinnati

After working together at a fast-paced bar creating cocktails inspired by musicians, MayaLou Banatwala and Kristen Kreft realized they could turn their passion into a business. Meet the badass women behind American Rocktails as they reveal the magic behind launching an original business in Cincy. Brought to you by GoDaddy.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Top 10 Big Pharmas for Their Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Efforts in 2022

Pharma’s reputation may have soared amid the pandemic, but that came with a brighter spotlight on diversity, equity and inclusion issues. In recent years, pharma has been trying to incorporate DEI more deeply into its corporate psyche.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Can I Recycle This? Prevent Wishcycling by Knowing What Is and Isn't Recyclable

You make recycling possible. Without consumer participation, recycling programs can’t function. If you already recycle, you’re playing a critical role in reducing waste in your area.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Eaton Announces First $1.3 Billion Sustainability-linked Bond

Eaton’s sustainability-linked notes offering represents a significant step in aligning the company’s long-term financing structures with its ambitious environmental targets.

Research, Reports & Publications

NRG Releases 2021 PositiveNRG Social Impact Report

In 2021, we showed the power of our people and dedicated the year to reconnecting with each other and our communities. With our return to the office, positiveNRG served as the motivation behind what we do, how we operate, and how we stay connected with one another.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Recognition of our Company
    As the leading sports and live music company in the world, we recognize our responsibility to provide industry leadership and to conduct our business...
  2. Investing in our Communities
    We invest in sustainable community outcomes that improve lives.
  3. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  4. FedEx Cares | Overall
    FedEx Cares is our global community engagement program and one way that we live out our purpose of connecting people and possibilities. Our goal is to...
  5. Enriching Women's Lives
    60 years ago, Mary Kay Ash created an unparalleled opportunity for women to define their own successes and control their own futures. Her vision of...
  6. Coach Foundation | Dream It Real
    To help break cycles of inequality, we empower the next generation to reach their full potential through higher education.
  7. 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...
  8. IWBI | Workplace Wellness
    A WELL Certified™ project has the potential to add measurable value to the health, well-being and happiness of people in the buildings. It can also...
  9. 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...
  10. 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...
  11. 2025 Global Inclusive Growth Summit
    This annual event hosted by the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth will explore how we can build strong growth and economic opportunity for all...
  12. Collaboration and Partnership
    Cascale shares updates on its strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders geared toward shifting the industry into one that gives back more than...
  13. AMD Environmental Sustainability
    Advancing sustainability across our operations, supply chain manufacturing and product stewardship
  14. 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...
  15. Whirlpool Corporation Diversity and Inclusion
    Celebrating D&I events, stories and wins