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Green Infrastructure

Morrisons Builds on Better Practice by Reusing Materials To Construct Its 'New' Store

As the cost of living continues to rise and the construction industry remains a culprit for wasteful practices, going back to basics rather than turning to technology and innovation can sometimes bring surprising results.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Northern Trust's Employees

We recognize that employees are critical to our success, and take seriously our search for, and retention of, top talent.

Education

HBCU Students Hone Their Engineering Skills With Hands-On Experiences at HanesBrands' Facilities

Not many college students can say they saved a major multinational company time, money and space. A partnership between the engineering department at North Carolina Agricultural & Technical State University (North Carolina A&T) and HanesBrands

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

CSR Intern Reflections: The Logic of ESG in a Corporation

Shareholders, communities, and consumers have made it clear that the corporations they want to support should have a positive impact on society.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

What The Rhine's Plunging Water Levels Really Mean For Supply Chain Resilience

The Rhine is among the latest supply chains threatened by the climate economy where extreme weather events – wildfires, droughts, floods – can cause billions in economic losses.

Events, Media & Communications

Fossil Fuels vs Renewables in the Race to Net Zero

The race is on, proclaims the United Nations, to create a Net Zero economy (same amount of greenhouse gas /GHG emissions removed from the atmosphere as produced).

Education

More Than 29,000 Skilled Tradespeople Trained in Four Years, Exceeding the Home Depot Foundation's Initial Goal

The Home Depot Foundation’s Path to Pro program and trades-focused partnerships have trained more than 29,000 participants and introduced more than 126,000 people to the skilled trades, surpassing its commitment to train 20,000 people six years ahead of schedule.

Research, Reports & Publications

Lenovo Releases Annual ESG Report, Announcing Increased Participation in Circular Economy and Record-Breaking Philanthropic Impact Throughout FY2021/22

Company charts course for a more sustainable future through environmental, social, and governance operations

Education

Whirlpool Corp. Sponsors 7th and 8th-Grade Manufacturing Camp

Twenty-two Darke County, Ohio, seventh and eighth graders recently participated in a week-long summer camp where they learned about manufacturing and engineering.

Research, Reports & Publications

Women's Foundation of the South Debuts Inaugural Gratitude Report

Women’s Foundation of the South exists to improve futures for women and girls of color in the South by supporting both women-of-color-led nonprofits who do the same and women-of color entrepreneurs.

Environment

United Rentals Ships 2022 Ford F-150 All-Electric Trucks and Electric Vans to Formosa Plastics Corp.

Formosa Plastics Corp. U.S.A. received a shipment of 2022 Ford F-150 Lightning All-Electric trucks and 2022 Ford E-Transit All-Electric vans from United Rentals as it converts its fleet of more than 400 vehicles to hybrid and electric units.

Events, Media & Communications

TCS Digital Empowers Virtual Forum: Actualizing Sustainable Economies

To solve our most pressing societal challenges, technological innovations lie at the heart of enabling positive social change.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

DraftKings Recognized by the National Council on Problem Gambling With Three Awards for Corporate Social Responsibility, Responsible Gaming and Advocacy Efforts

DraftKings was recognized by the National Council on Problem Gambling with the Corporate Social Responsibility program award, the Don Feeney Award for Responsible Gambling Excellence and the Don Huley Award for Advocacy.

Green Infrastructure

Sunshine and Savings: HBI Celebrates First Company-Owned Solar Power Project

HanesBrands is making a difference with our largest direct investment in company-owned solar energy equipment at our sewing facility in Surin, Thailand. Our Surin plant will operate on 50% renewable solar power, beginning in September.

Research, Reports & Publications

Driving a Culture of Responsibility: NortonLifeLock Releases 2022 ESG Report

Today, NortonLifeLock Inc. (NASDAQ: NLOK) releases its 2022 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report. NortonLifeLock is a global leader in consumer Cyber Safety and the consumer’s trusted ally in an increasingly complex and connected world

Research, Reports & Publications

Hormel Foods Launches Its 16th Annual Global Impact Report

Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company, today announced the launch of its 16th annual Global Impact Report.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Taco Bell Foundation® Honors 30 Years With a Commitment To Raise $100 Million by 2026

The Taco Bell Foundation is celebrating 30 years of championing young people, scholars, team members, and entrepreneurs who positively impact their surrounding communities.

Education

Qualcomm's STEM Community Partnerships: FIRST

Our ongoing collaboration with FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) is another important way that we’re increasing access to STEM education and investing in the development of our future workforce.

Innovation & Technology

Combating Climate Change By Transforming Waste Into Value

Pentair’s sustainable gas technology is helping partners across industry minimize waste and emissions to help achieve a carbon neutral future.

Green Infrastructure

American Airlines' Approach to Sustainable Aviation Fuel

The clearest near-term way for us to decarbonize is by using SAF, which is why purchasing and helping scale SAF produc­tion is the cornerstone of our climate strategy this decade.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Ørsted Applauds Major Investment in Maryland's Offshore Wind Workforce Training

Ørsted, the U.S. leader in offshore wind and developer of Skipjack Wind in MD, today commended the U.S. Department of Commerce and State of Maryland for a $22.9 million federal investment in the state’s offshore wind workforce training.

Innovation & Technology

Getting Ready for Advanced Air Mobility

Essential steps for integrating aerial innovation into communities—to connect more places, advance equitable transportation solutions, and achieve timely delivery of vital services

Research, Reports & Publications

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In AMD's latest CR Report, we look back on how we pushed the limits of innovation to help solve some of the world’s most important challenges, and we look forward to even bigger ambitions.

Environment

A New Kind of Liquid Biopsy

Rivers and streams are vital to communities everywhere, for drinking water, transportation, and leisure. But pollution, drought, and climate change are taking their toll, making watershed monitoring more important every year.

Environment

Antea Group's Commitment to Innovation

Energy Transition, climate change adaption, and sustainable development continue to present unique challenges across the globe.

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  2. Local Communities
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  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...
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    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...
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