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Green Infrastructure

Need Help Buying an EV? Here’s How To Navigate the Tax Credits

The newest tax credits for EVs are part of the federal Inflation Reduction Act. The EV tax credits include up to $7,500 for new vehicles, and up to $4,000 for previously owned.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

HNF, LA Galaxy & Javier “Chicharito” Hernández Donates $17,500 to Casa in Mexico

Javier “Chicharito” Hernández made a surprise visit to our Casa Herbalife partner, SOS Children’s Villages in Mexico City, to donate $15,000 on behalf of the LA Galaxy Foundation.

Social Impact & Volunteering

GP Hosford’s Compassionate and Swift Response Brings Hope and Healing to a Tornado-Stricken Community

When a powerful tornado struck the small, rural town of Hosford, Florida on April 27th the team at GP Hosford OSB immediately stepped up to help.

Sustainable Development Goals

Boston Scientific’s ESG Impact Is Blending Business With Sustainability

In this compelling episode of Boston Scientific Talks, Kathryn Unger, VP of ESG, and Brad Sorenson, EVP of Global Operations, delve into Boston Scientific’s transformative Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives.

Diversity & Inclusion

Gilead Sciences Supports the LGBTQ+ Community in Oakland: Love Is the Answer

With support from partners, including Gilead, Joe went on to co-found the Oakland LGBTQ Community Center, which opened its doors in 2017.

Health & Healthcare

Winning the Case on Employee Health

Among the many lessons gleaned from the pandemic, law firms and corporations alike learned that health-first factors are more than just perks – they are essential ways to support employee well-being.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Avantor® Launches Responsible Supplier Program

Avantor, Inc. (NYSE: AVTR), a leading global provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the life sciences, advanced technologies, and applied materials industries, today announced the global launch of the company’s Responsible Supplier Program.

Research, Reports & Publications

AccountAbility 7 Sustainability Trends 2023 Report - Shaping the Global Business Agenda

The AccountAbility 7 Sustainability Trends 2023 Report provides timely data, comprehensive insights, and action-oriented guidance to help organizations across industries and geographies make informed sustainability decisions towards meeting their business objectives.

Diversity & Inclusion

Fifth Third Employees Reflect on Juneteenth

As Fifth Third marked the occasion of Juneteenth on Monday, June 19, Bank employees reflected on the importance of the holiday. Juneteenth, the oldest-known celebration marking the end of slavery in the United States, was first recognized by the state of Texas.

Sustainable Development Goals

Applied Materials Charts Progress Towards Environmental, Social and Governance Goals in Latest Sustainability Report

Applied Materials, Inc. today announced the publication of its latest Sustainability Report, detailing its ESG (environmental, social and governance) initiatives and results over the past year.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Recipe for Bonding: Paid Leave Gives New Dad Needed Time

“We want to support employees at every career and life stage,” said Vice President of Global Benefits and Payroll Denise King.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

T-Mobile Rolls Out Aid to Texas Following Deadly Tornado

On Thursday afternoon, a highly destructive tornado tore through the Texas Panhandle, leaving a trail of devastation in the community of Perryton. Our heartfelt condolences go out to those affected by this tragic event.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

“Commence the Re-Fence”: CNH Industrial Is Supporting Cyclone Gabriele Recovery Initiative

In the aftermath of Cyclone Gabriele that caused significant damage to farming communities on New Zealand’s east coast, an inspiring initiative called "Commence the Re-Fence" has been launched to provide support to the most affected farmers in rebuilding their fencing.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Nothing but Net! Coach Dawn Staley Warms Children’s Hearts With Award-Winning My Special Aflac Duck®

Trailblazing University of Virginia basketball legend and South Carolina women's basketball head coach Dawn Staley teamed up with Aflac Incorporated, a leading provider of supplemental health insurance in the U.S., to deliver My Special Aflac Ducks, a free-of-charge resource.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

When We Connect Women Entrepreneurs to Capital, the Whole World Wins

In rural Brazil, a group of women banded together to gather a wild chestnut called baru.

Environment

Are Carbon Accounting Challenges Impeding Progress Towards Net Zero?

Over a third of the world’s largest publicly traded companies now have net-zero targets to radically reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 or earlier. But, 65% of corporate targets do not yet meet minimum procedural reporting standards.

Sustainable Development Goals

A Vision and Roadmap for a Net-Zero Future

The road to a net-zero future is paved with uneven milestones and few signposts, but getting there is possible with the right roadmap and vision.

Diversity & Inclusion

Providing Safe Spaces and Empowerment to LGBTQ Youth

In Houston, the Montrose Center focuses on holistic impact to marginalized communities

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Kentucky Fried Wishes Is Ready To Make Your Non-Profit's Wish Come True

Calling all change-makers and non-profits!

Applications for this year's Kentucky Fried Wishes are now open!

Diversity & Inclusion

Champion x Method Man x Premier Lacrosse League Collaboration Honored for Impact on DEI

A collaboration between Champion, the Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) and Method Man, has received the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion award from the 5th annual Hashtag Sports Awards.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Grantmakers Embracing Change: 6 Real-Life Examples

Though finding the time and resources to innovate can be tough, it’s worth doing. Grantmakers need to continue to evolve if they want to improve equity, center the communities they serve, build programs for the long term, and make a lasting impact.

Education

Follow Your Competence To Discover Your Passions

I recently delivered the commencement speech for the 2023 undergraduates of the University of Washington’s Foster School of Business. What an honor to speak to this incredible group of resilient students!

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Dow Wins Trio of 2023 SEAL Business Sustainability Awards

Dow (NYSE: DOW) has earned three 2023 SEAL (Sustainability, Environmental Achievement & Leadership) Business Sustainability Awards (BSA).

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

International Paper Celebrates LIFE During National Safety Month 2023

This year and moving forward, our annual LIFE Month safety awareness campaign starts in June to align with National Safety Month in the U.S. LIFE stands for Life-changing Injury and Fatality Elimination.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Wesco Named 2023 Best Company for Latinos To Work

Thank you to Latino Leaders Magazine for naming Wesco as one of the best companies for Latinos to work. We celebrate the talent and accomplishments of our Latino team members, suppliers, and community members around the world.

Latest Campaigns

  1. 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...
  2. FedEx | Reports
    Find archived annual FedEx Cares and other CSR-related reports, covering enterprise-wide strategies, goals, programs and progress across the fiscal...
  3. Pursuing Possibility with Principle
    This highlights our firm’s values: We do the right thing and put our clients first.
  4. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  5. IWBI | WELL Building Standard
    Our built environment can shape our habits and choices, regulate our sleep-wake cycle, drive us toward healthy and unhealthy choices, and passively...
  6. 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...
  7. Opportunity for All
    At Trane Technologies, uplifting our communities and workforce is the key to our continued success. We focus on broadening access to education...
  8. Whole Planet
    Whole Planet, a pillar of Whole Foods Market Foundation, helps people living in poverty build long-term financial resilience through income growth...
  9. 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...
  10. Responsible Investing
    Responsible Investing
  11. 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...
  12. Corporate Social Responsibility
    Whirlpool Corporation has several CSR partners including United Way, Habitat for Humanity International, Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Consulada...
  13. INtersections: Dow's 2024 Progress Report
    Team Dow remains agile and focused on taking proactive actions to improve profitability in the midst of persistent macroeconomic challenges, while...
  14. 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...
  15. Policy and Regulation
    Cascale shares insights regarding policy and regulation impacting the consumer goods industry, and highlights how it's supporting members prepare for...