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New IWBI Report Underscores the Powerful Business Case for Health in Buildings and Organizations

International WELL Building Institute (IWBI)

Research, Reports & Publications

3BL Announces 100 Best Corporate Citizens of 2025
3BL Announces 100 Best Corporate Citizens of 2025

3BL

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Circularity in Action: Decarbonization for Refrigerated Transport
Circularity in Action: Decarbonization for Refrigerated Transport

Trane Technologies

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Diversity & Inclusion

Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at Clorox

As we transition into fall, we’re shining a spotlight on Hispanic Heritage Month, a time dedicated to celebrating the significant contributions and rich heritage of Hispanic and Latin communities in the United States.

Green Infrastructure

The Key to Long-Range EVs: Understanding Battery Test Parameters

In this episode of the Auto Tech Talks podcast series, we examine the test parameters at different levels of the battery development process: from cell, to module, and pack testing.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Hear From Golden Bell Winners: Avelina Serrano

Each year, Taco Bell has the privilege to celebrate its top 100+ Restaurant General Managers and Area Coaches across the globe at the Golden Bell celebration in Hawaii.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Home Depot and Kidde Partner To Make a Difference During Fire Prevention Month

Kidde, a leader in fire safety for more than 100 years and trusted partner of The Home Depot since 2006, recently kicked off its second annual Cause For AlarmTM campaign.

Research, Reports & Publications

An Evolving U.S. Water Sector: A Push for Sustainability, Robust Technology Amid Challenges, Opportunities

Chronically aging infrastructure. Lurking cybersecurity threats, budget tightropes and the quest for sustainability. Mounting external pressures for more resilience against the menace of climate change’s fallout. An evolving, shifting regulatory landscape stoking uncertainty.

Diversity & Inclusion

Embracing Latinx and Hispanic Culture at Global Bloomberg Offices

As a global company with offices in more than a hundred countries, Bloomberg recognizes and celebrates the many contributions, diverse cultures, and lived experiences that our employees bring to work with them.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Women at Sappi Are Harnessing the Power of Trees

While all of us at Sappi are working relentlessly to unlock the power of trees for a low-carbon economy, leading the charge is a trio of change-making women with a fierce determination to succeed.

Diversity & Inclusion

A Finnish City’s Plan To Promote Inclusive Cycling

FedEx sponsored Climate-KIC and EIT Digital’s Sustainable Cities Climate Impact Challenge in 2023. Four cities were selected, including Espoo, Finland, one of the 100+ Net Zero Cities with a goal to be carbon neutral by 2030.

Energy

The Learning Center K-8 School Begins School Year with New Outdoor Classroom from Green Mountain Energy Sun Club

The Learning Center K-8 School is celebrating this school year with a new timber-framed outdoor classroom, thanks to a $109,000 sustainability grant from Green Mountain Energy Sun Club.

Environment

Sofidel Sponsors First Beach Cleanup Event in Texas

Sofidel sponsored Costa Cleanups’ Third Annual Ocean Day Beach Cleanup, which took place on June 11 on South Padre Island, Texas.

Sustainable Development Goals

Ron Bacardi® Inaugura Un Sistema Para Reducir Las Emisiones De Gases De Efecto Invernadero En Un 50%

Bacardi, la mayor empresa privada internacional de bebidas espirituosas, celebra la inauguración de su nuevo sistema de cogeneración o generación combinada de calor y electricidad (Combined Heat & Power) en Puerto Rico.

Environment

Bacardí® Rum Inaugurates System To Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 50%

Bacardi, the largest privately held international spirits company, today celebrates the opening of its new Combined Heat & Power (CHP) system in Puerto Rico which will cut greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of the iconic BACARDÍ rum brand in half.

Energy

F-gases: Critical to Our Future

The climate challenges we’re facing are significant. We can’t afford to move backward. The world needs fluorinated gases (F-gases) and specialty fluids (HFCs, HFOs, and HFO blends) that power the largest industries and value chains, touching nearly every sector of the economy

Environment

Sustainable Apparel Coalition Announces Launch of Manufacturer Climate Action Program (MCAP) at 2023 SAC Annual Meeting

Last week, the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC), a global multi-stakeholder alliance uniting over 280 retailers, brands, manufacturers, governments, academics, and nonprofit affiliates, announced the launch of the Manufacturer Climate Action Program

Responsible Production & Consumption

International Day for Food Loss and Waste Reduction: The Role of GRI 13

Today is the International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste Reduction, highlighting the pressing need for the global food system to address food losses and waste.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Preparing for 30 New Homes in Buckeye Neighborhood of Cleveland

On Sept. 20, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for Larchmere Homes, the new construction of 30 affordable lease-to-purchase homes in the Buckeye neighborhood of Cleveland, Ohio. Buckeye is one of Fifth Third’s Empowering Black Futures nine neighborhoods.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Charting the Path Forward Faster: Reflections on Climate Week NYC 2023

Thousands of people came together for Climate Week NYC 2023 last week to discuss and drive progress towards managing climate change.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

New Wellness Center and Pharmacy Open to Bath & Body Works Associates

Bath & Body Works associates and contractors can now take advantage of a new wellness center and pharmacy at the company’s home office location in Columbus, Ohio.

Energy

Decarbonising Investment Portfolios on the Journey to Net Zero

Matt Sprague and Charlie Brunel-Lister, climate strategy and sustainable finance experts at South Pole, explain how financial institutions can understand and tackle their scope 3 emissions to accelerate their climate journey.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Athletes, International Federations and National Olympic Committees Honoured as IOC Announces Winners of Climate Action Awards

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced the winners of the inaugural Climate Action Awards, recognising the athletes, International Federations (IFs) and National Olympic Committees (NOCs) who are taking tangible steps to tackle the climate crisis.

Events, Media & Communications

Trane Technologies Rings NYSE Opening Bell

Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT) today rang the Opening Bell on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) to celebrate its third year as a focused climate company with a purpose to boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world.

Events, Media & Communications

GRI Present in New York for the UN General Assembly and Climate Week NYC

GRI was pleased to host its own event, Aligning Private Sector Disclosures with the Sustainable Development Agenda- Launch of Carrots & Sticks Report, during the UN General Assembly and Climate Week NYC.

Research, Reports & Publications

Paramount Releases 2022-2023 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report

Paramount Global released its fourth annual Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report highlighting its progress on its goals and accomplishments within three key focus areas: On-Screen Content & Social Impact; Workforce & Culture; and Sustainable Production & Operations.

Sustainable Development Goals

Solar Power To Further Enhance Refinery’s Award-Winning Energy Efficiency

Sunny days are taking on operational significance at Marathon Petroleum Corporation’s (MPC) Robinson, Illinois, refinery where solar panels are soon expected to begin supplying electricity that helps power the site.

Innovation & Technology

Mastercard: The Human Equation: Using AI and Data To Address Global Challenges and Build Inclusive Economies

How can we use new technology and collective action to significantly improve the lives of all people and the health of our entire planet?

Latest Campaigns

  1. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  2. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  5. 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...
  6. Integrated Tools
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts to align the industry on a common language to describe sustainability performance to reduce duplication and...
  7. Katrina 20th Anniversary
    This year marked the 20th anniversary of hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Katrina, one of the worst, deadliest and most costly natural disasters to ever...
  8. ESG Recognition
    While our commitment to being a responsible corporation is not dependent on recognition, it is a great validation of our work when external...
  9. EVP Campaign
    Driving awareness of DP World’s Employee Value Proposition across the Americas, showcasing the company’s purpose-driven mission, talent strategy, and...
  10. Aflac Stories
    Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.
  11. America's Charities Employee Engagement & Social Responsibility
    More than ever, retaining and recruiting employees is a top priority for companies. Aware of the link between workplace giving and employee engagement...
  12. KeyBank Foundation: Helping Communities Thrive through Education, Workforce Development, and Service
    KeyBank Foundation helps build thriving communities by supporting organizations and programs that foster thriving students and a thriving workforce...
  13. Scotts Miracle-Gro | Environment Improvement
    Earth's beauty and resources should be appreciated now and preserved for generations to come. Discover the stewardship initiatives underway to protect...
  14. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  15. 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...