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Diversity & Inclusion

PNC Foundation Commits $2 Million to Advance Black Entrepreneurship in North Carolina

The PNC Foundation is awarding more than $2 million to five Historically Black Colleges to establish the PNC North Carolina HBCU Initiative, an effort that aims to enrich the future of entrepreneurship and create workforce opportunities in the state.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Visionary Therapist and CEO Levels Up Her Business Through Verizon Small Business Digital Ready

After nearly 20 years as a therapist, Chantel Bratcher-Coleman has dreamed of expanding her business to include vital wraparound services people often need alongside therapy. But that vision requires new knowledge and skills, especially around financing.

Media & Communications

World's Largest Asset Management Firm Sees Opportunity in Stakeholder Capitalism & Sustainability

“I believe the de-carbonization of the global economy is going to create the greatest investment opportunity of our lifetime.” This bold prediction is part of the annual letter sent to CEOs

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Illumina Earns Gold Class in the S&P Global's 2022 Sustainability Yearbook

Our ESG commitments and actions support our goal for a global health transformation.

Diversity & Inclusion

M·A·C Cosmetics Launches Make It BLACK Collection to Support the Next Generation of Black Founders

M·A·C Cosmetics is joining forces with the Make It BLACK campaign to celebrate the beauty of being Black and support the next generation of Black founders by donating $150,000 to the Pull Up For Change Small Business Impact Fund.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Toyota's EV Battery Plant Will Bring Jobs, Boost North Carolina's Economy

One of North Carolina’s largest economic development wins was more than a decade in the making.

Research, Reports & Publications

Message from our CEO: Qualcomm 2021 Corporate Responsibility Report

We are enabling a world where everyone and everything can be intelligently connected while promoting sustainable economic growth to help shape a better future for everyone.

Events, Media & Communications

Mary Draves to Retire From Dow; Andre Argenton Named Vice President, EH&S, and Chief Sustainability Officer

Dow (NYSE: DOW) today announces that Mary Draves, vice president of Environment, Health and Safety (EH&S) and chief sustainability officer, has announced her decision to retire in April 2022, following more than 32 years of service with Dow.

Diversity & Inclusion

Making Strides: Our Progress in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The past year has been an important time to reflect and significantly advance the impact of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). In 2021, we continued to cultivate an environment at Henkel that fosters equity and creates a space where employees feel empowered to be themselves and drive our success together.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Climate Change Branding Can Lift Recruitment and Retention

One company that has made climate change a key part of its brand is roofing and insulation manufacturer Owens Corning, based in Toledo, Ohio.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Technology Director and 25-Year Associate Shares Her Philosophy for Success

“Stay the course, even on those unpaved paths,” says Home Depot Technology Director Felicia Rives

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Black & Veatch Ranks Among Top 20 of Environmental Consulting, Engineering Firms

Underscoring its commitment to environmental solutions to its global clients at a time of accelerating decarbonization, Black & Veatch announces its Top 20 ranking in the Environmental Business Journal’s (EBJ) latest listing of top U.S. environmental consulting and engineering f

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation's Hawthorne Social Justice Fund and Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Announce Funding of John R. Lewis Social Justice Fellows

The Hawthorne Gardening Company, a subsidiary of The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, today announced that the Hawthorne Social Justice Fund has committed to a multi-year sponsorship of the John R. Lewis Social Justice Fellows program within the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc.

Diversity & Inclusion

A Black Woman's Foundational Journey to Wall Street

Grace Chionuma’s family has always prized education. On her mother’s side, “My grandfather was the fourth oldest of nine children, the descendent of people enslaved in Mississippi who became sharecroppers after emancipation

Research, Reports & Publications

Accenture Launches 360° Value Reporting Experience

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has launched its 360° Value Reporting Experience to demonstrate the multiple ways the company creates, drives and measures value, both in serving its clients and operating its business.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

What Can This 20-Year-Old Recycling Program Teach Companies About Circularity?

When it comes to the pursuit of a circular economy, the big innovations often grab the headlines while sustained achievements continue quietly with little hullabaloo.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Playbooks Not Just a Rule Book, but a Way of Life in the Lead-up to Beijing 2022

With just 30 days to go until the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022, the IOC held a series of the traditional consultation calls with athlete representatives from around the world, the National Olympic Committees and the International Olympic Winter Sports Federations. They were also joined by the Beijing 2022 Organising Committee.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

VMware Included in S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook

We’re honored to be included in this year’s S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook for our ESG efforts.

Energy

Cummins and Werner Enterprises Collaborate to Advance Toward a Zero Emissions Future

Global power technology leader Cummins continues toward Destination Zero announcing a collaboration to integrate the company’s new natural gas and hydrogen internal combustion engines.

Energy

First Nation Capital Investment Partnership Teams Up With Enbridge to Advance CO2 Storage Solutions

Enbridge Inc. (TSX: ENB) (NYSE: ENB) and the First Nation Capital Investment Partnership (FNCIP) have reached an agreement to advance the proposed Open Access Wabamun Carbon Hub (the Hub) west of Edmonton

Environment

Soil Health Institute Publishes Report Evaluating Literature on the Relationships between Soil Health and Food Nutritional Quality

The Soil Health Institute (SHI), the non-profit charged with safeguarding and enhancing the vitality and productivity of soils, has released

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Aramark Recognized for Achievement in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Receives Awards for LGBTQ+ Workplace Equality and Disability Inclusion

Aramark (NYSE: ARMK), a global hospitality, facilities, and uniform services provider, announced it has received two awards for achievement in diversity, equity, and inclusion, with a focus on LGBTQ+ workplace equality and disability inclusion.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

KeyBank's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Efforts Recognized By The Human Rights Campaign and Bloomberg

KeyBank today said its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in its workforce, its workplace, and the marketplace, was recently recognized with two leading honors.

Education

Cisco Networking Academy Expands 'Skills for All' With Entry-Level Certification for Cybersecurity Learning Pathway

When Cisco Networking Academy launched Skills for All in July 2021, we transformed the global learning landscape with our free, mobile-first skills-to-jobs program.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Municipal Impact Investing: Making an Impact on Education

One of the things that we like to do is to make sure that our investments are very specific—that they have intentionality behind each investment.

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