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Environment

Carton Council Announces New Podcast Series

The Carton Council of North America today announced the launch of its new podcast series, “Road to Recycling,” showcasing the journey to grow food and beverage carton recycling and the partnerships made along the way

Philanthropy

The Olympic Refuge Foundation Is Using Sport To Support the Mental Health Needs of Refugees and Displaced People

As World Refugee Day focuses the world’s attention on the plight of the millions of displaced people around the world, the Olympic Refuge Foundation is working to ensure that, when those who have experienced crisis access sport, they do so in a safe and supportive environment.

Philanthropy

Sands’ 2023 Support for Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth Targets the Immediate Needs and Emotional Well-Being of Youth in Crisis, While Aiming to Build Lasting Solutions

Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) announced it has contributed $300,000 to its long-time partner Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth (NPHY), bringing the company’s total contributions to the fight to end youth homelessness with NPHY to more than $2.3 million since 2014.

Philanthropy

KeyBank Donates $10,000 to the Salem Kroc Center To Promote “Been There” Program

KeyBank recently delivered a $10,000 grant to the Salem Kroc Center to fund the printing and materials of the “Been There” program, an interactive seven-week course designed to empower youth and young adults to change their thinking and behaviors to make positive changes.

Socially Responsible Investing

Hattie Redmond Apartments Welcomes Some of Portland’s Most Vulnerable Residents

The Hattie Redmond apartments, a 60-unit development that provides housing for low income, disabled people in Portland, Oregon, opened its doors on a recent rainy spring day and immediately said hello to more two dozen new residents.

AI & Technology

Electrifying Agriculture and Construction, One Machine at a Time

With their reliance on massive combines and other large pieces of diesel-powered equipment, the agriculture and construction industries present a major challenge for electrification.

Education & Workforce Development

'Remarkable Graduates' in Camden School District Win Scholarships

"These graduates are definitely remarkable because of their resilience, their grit and the perseverance that they've shown in dealing with some challenging circumstances."

AI & Technology

Bayer is Using Unprecedented Insights in Unexpected Ways on the Farm

What’s the value of data? Well, like any other tool, it depends on how you use it. In agriculture, data is proving to be an essential foundation for building more efficient, productive and profitable businesses.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Disability Pride Month: A Conversation at Cisco Around Being Able to Be Your Authentic Self at Work

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), in 2022, around 21 percent of people with a disability in the U.S. were employed, which rose a bit from 2021, when it was about 19 percent. At the same time, the unemployment rate for people with disabilities is still twice

Philanthropy

Duke Energy’s Focus on Affordability Grows, Surpassing $70 Million in Aid to Customers, Communities Since 2021

Duke Energy and its Foundation are marking the milestone of investing more than $70 million since the beginning of 2021 to support nonprofits and other programs dedicated to help those in need.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Acknowledging Impacts on Indigenous Peoples’ Rights Through GRI Reporting

The International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples invites us to reflect on the importance of safeguarding Indigenous Peoples’ rights and ensuring their well-being.

Education & Workforce Development

Making Cyber Safety Education Accessible at School

Today’s children are part of the digital generation. According to Common Sense Media, an estimated 43% of children ages 8-12 own smartphones, giving them unprecedented access to the internet.

Awards & Rankings

Bath & Body Works Recognized as One of Central Ohio’s Most Generous Companies by Columbus Business First

Bath & Body Works is proud to be recognized as one of Central Ohio’s Most Generous Companies by Columbus Business First. The publication launched their Corporate Citizenship program in 2018 to highlight the generosity of Central Ohio companies and their employees.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Our People: Hilary Fenton, Dispatcher to Driver

Hilary Fenton loved being a dispatcher for Marathon Petroleum in Ohio. She spent her days talking to truck drivers and helping them get from point A to point B delivering fuel to stations across the state.

Corporate Responsibility

A CEO’s Perspective: Harmonizing Legacy and Innovation With Campbell Soup Company

We invited Mark Clouse to share the journey behind Campbell’s purpose: “Connecting people through the food they love.”

Inclusion & Opportunity

How Lenovo and everywoman Partner To Drive Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The one-year anniversary of Lenovo and everywoman’s partnership marks a moment to reflect on the impact on Lenovo employees.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Celebrating Diversity and Empowering Entrepreneurs Year-Round: GoDaddy's Commitment to LGBTQIA+ Inclusivity

GoDaddy proudly supports initiatives year-round dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. Since its creation in 2014, GDUnited, a GoDaddy Employee Resource Group (ERG), has worked to help ensure that everyone – regardless of gender identity.

Philanthropy

Whirlpool Corporation Sponsored Global Housing Forum in Bogota, Colombia With Focus on Climate and Social Crises

Representatives from Whirlpool attended the 5th Housing and Habitat Forum, Latin America and the Caribbean in Bogota, Colombia July 31 to August 3, 2023.

Corporate Responsibility

Five Venues Disrupting the Sustainable Food and Beverage Space Across the Globe

How do you choose the ideal venue for your company’s networking events to ensure it is aligned with your brand and values while championing sustainability?

Philanthropy

A Closer Look: Tracking the Swallow-Tailed Kite

A shining example of IP’s approach to responsible fiber procurement is our partnership with American Bird Conservancy (ABC) and the Avian Research and Conservation Institute (ARCI).

Inclusion & Opportunity

Pride 2023: AMD Celebrates LGBTQ+ Equality and Inclusivity

June 2023 was a vibrant celebration of LGBTQ+ acceptance at AMD, filled with a diverse range of activities organized by the AMD Pride Employee Resource Group.

Research & Reports

Viatris 2022 Sustainability Report: Building Access and Better Health Through Education and Awareness

One of the biggest challenges facing patient care is a lack of access to HCPs, which in turn leads to delays in diagnosis and difficulties retaining patients in care.

Energy & Infrastructure

Rockwell Automation and CaseiZ Help Manufacturers Reduce Energy Costs

Nearly every manufacturing facility uses compressed air. And all share the challenge of keeping compressed air systems running efficiently and reliably.

Energy & Infrastructure

Anaerobic Digestion 101: How to Make Renewable Natural Gas from Organic Waste

By recycling methane emitting food and beverage waste and manure from dairy farms, we can mitigate greenhouse gas emissions and create renewable natural gas. But how?

Philanthropy

It Takes a Village: Northwestern Mutual’s Case for Community Revitalization

Ways of doing business are shifting from a narrowed focus on solely revenue, to a broader vision focused on a company’s purpose to serve all stakeholders, including employees, customers, communities and the environment.

Latest Campaigns

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...

KeyBank: Responsible Banking

Everyone’s financial journey is different. We make intentional efforts to meet the individual needs of clients and communities through a diverse range...

Sustainability by Antea Group

At Antea Group, we believe the best sustainability programs integrate sustainability into core business practices, we identify and act on relevant...

Greener Products and Solutions

We actively integrate sustainability into the product development process and look at all phases of the product life cycle for opportunities to...

Special Economic Zones

Driving awareness of Special Economic Zones.

Integrated Tools

Cascale shares updates on its efforts to align the industry on a common language to describe sustainability performance to reduce duplication and...

Kingfisher Around the World

The SCS Kingfisher certification mark is showing up on an increasing number of products around the world. It differentiates companies that are making...

Wells Fargo Social Impact and Sustainability

Wells Fargo & Company is a leading financial services company that has approximately $1.9 trillion in assets and proudly serves one in three U.S...

Small Business Growth

We strengthen communities and help create local jobs by investing in underserved small business owners. We fund nonprofits that are focused on...

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...