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Research & Reports

Cisco: The Power of Purpose

Today we released our annual Purpose Report, which reflects and celebrates the past year’s work towards Powering an Inclusive Future for All—the progress we’ve made against our goals, and the people and lives we’ve touched.

Environment

Alibaba’s Freshippo Shows How It Harnesses Tech To Combat Climate Change at COP28

Alibaba Group’s high-tech grocer Freshippo showcased how technology can help farmers harness technology to combat climate change at COP28.

Philanthropy

Shop Brands That Give Back This Holiday Season

Whole Foods Market suppliers are empowering microentrepreneurs living in poverty by funding much-needed business capital this holiday season.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Own Your Career Podcast – Give More Space: Meet Sanjana Badam

Hello and welcome to the Own Your Career podcast. My name is Janelle Jordan and I'm a Program Manager on our Talent, Performance and Engagement team and I'm so excited to be here with you. Throughout this series, you will hear inspiring interviews with employees.

Inclusion & Opportunity

KeyCorp Chairman & CEO Chris Gorman Honored With Annual Humanitarian Award

The Diversity Center of Northeast Ohio recently honored KeyCorp Chairman CEO and Chris Gorman with their 69th Annual Humanitarian Award. Chris accepted the award at the November celebration event alongside fellow recipient and Clevelander Robyn Minter Smyers.

Energy & Infrastructure

Adapting Utilities To Harness Prosumer Power in a Renewable Energy Landscape

This is the final part of a three-blog series on how prosumers are disrupting the energy landscape.

Volunteering & Community

T-Mobile’s Hot Tips To Prepare for Cold Weather

As winter vibes roll in and freezing temperatures take over many parts of the country, T-Mobile is here to ensure your tech stays resilient and frost-free.

Awards & Rankings

Southern Company Again Named as a Trendsetter by CPA-Zicklin Index

The 2023 CPA-Zicklin Index of Corporate Political Disclosure and Accountability was unveiled in late October with Southern Company earning the distinction of a Trendsetter, indicating a score of 90 points or higher.

Awards & Rankings

Ryan Vargas Named 2023 Comcast Community Champion of the Year

Comcast announced NASCAR driver Ryan Vargas as the 2023 Comcast Community Champion of the Year, becoming the ninth champion to receive the prestigious annual award.

Philanthropy

U.S. Bank Foundation Strengthens Communities With $10 Million in Grants

’Tis the season for giving, and the U.S. Bank Foundation recently provided more than $10 million in funding to nonprofits nationwide, bringing total 2023 Community Possible giving to more than $34 million. The more than 400 grants will help support valuable community programs.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Plan International Leads a Mutually Beneficial Industrial Park-Worker Program Model

Plan International partnerships with the U.S. government and The Children’s Place demonstrate a childcare model with positive economic outcomes for young women and the private sector.

Environment

Cisco’s Green Team Network: How to Be More Sustainable During the Holidays

‘Tis the season! As we look forward to numerous holidays, special traditions, and spending time with loved ones, I can’t help but think about the impact of my actions.

Events

Chemours CEO and CSO Drive Conversations on the Role of the Private Sector in Accelerating Climate Progress

Chemours President and CEO Mark Newman and Chief Sustainability Officer Amber Wellman recently returned from COP28, where they spent time meeting with business leaders from around the globe who are working together to accelerate the transition to a sustainable world.

Awards & Rankings

Gildan Included on the Dow Jones Sustainability™ Index for the 11th Consecutive Year

Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL: TSX and NYSE) (“Gildan” or “the Company”) is pleased to share that it has been included on the Dow Jones Sustainability™ North America Index (DJSI North America) for its ongoing efforts towards ESG initiatives.

Education & Workforce Development

With State-of-the-Art Technology, CNH Bets on Technical Education

CNH announced its partnership with the Catholic University of Cordoba (UCC) to help educate Argentina’s next generation of farmers.

Awards & Rankings

Walgreens Boots Alliance Wins Diversity & Inclusion Category of the 2023 World Sustainability Awards

Walgreens Boots Alliance is thrilled to be the winner of the Diversity & Inclusion category at this year's World Sustainability Awards.

Philanthropy

Lighting Up the Holidays for D.C. Families

Pepco has sponsored ZooLights for the last 15 years, where more than 500,000 environmentally friendly lights transform the Smithsonian’s National Zoo into a spectacular Winter Wonderland.

Philanthropy

“Catastrophic” Hunger Crisis Declared in Gaza by International Food Security and Nutrition Experts

Nearly 340,000 people in Gaza are at risk of famine.

Awards & Rankings

Fifth Third’s 2022 Sustainability Report Earns Four MarCom Awards

Fifth Third Bancorp today announced its 2022 Sustainability Report, published in June 2023, has earned four 2023 MarCom Awards.

Research & Reports

Accelerating Access to Energy in Africa With Solar Microgrids: A Study

The International Energy Agency (IEA) estimates in its latest report that 80% of the global population without access to energy, is based out of Africa, with around 600 million people affected, especially in the Sub-Saharan region.

Philanthropy

How Regions Is Helping Strengthen Communities From the Ground Up

Affordable housing is crucial. But in many places, it’s getting harder to find. So, the timing couldn’t be better for Regions Bank’s Affordable Housing group to work with developers on opportunities like this.

Corporate Responsibility

Employee Profile: Spotlighting Command Sgt. Maj. William F. Thetford, U.S. Army (Ret.)

Thetford has found that at CACI, upholding its culture of boundless ingenuity and opportunity takes precedence above all else.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Northern Trust Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategy Commits to Advancing Inclusive Culture

We are committed to advancing an inclusive culture in which all individuals are valued, respected, supported and can fully participate in and contribute to our success.

Inclusion & Opportunity

The Mission Driven Business Podcast Episode 67: Empowering Inclusive Entrepreneurship with Ebony Janelle

Brian chats with inclusive entrepreneurship expert Ebony Janelle. As an Empower by GoDaddy manager, Ebony drives GoDaddy’s corporate program that helps underserved entrepreneurs thrive.

Corporate Responsibility

Behind the Apron: Dawayne Gates Is Driving the Volunteer Spirit

From painting a local veteran’s house his favorite shade of purple, to supporting a foster care system, Dawayne Gates, store manager in Houma, Louisiana knows how to encourage fellow associates to get in the Team Depot spirit.

Latest Campaigns

Nutrition and Health

Focus on preventing and treating malnutrition across life stages. Highlights include early detection, community-based treatment (e.g., MUAC screening...

Rethinking EHS Podcast

Join us as we travel the world to uncover real stories of impact—from landfills and energy transition to workplace safety, emerging contaminants, and...

PSEG People & Communities

PSEG is committed to improving the lives of our customers, our employees and the diverse communities we serve throughout New Jersey and Long Island...

Collective Action

Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...

Community Impact

Advancing our communities worldwide through philanthropic investments, partnerships, and employee volunteerism.

IWBI | Environment, Social, Governance

IWBI | Environment, Social, Governance

IWBI | Environment, Social, Governance

IWBI | Environment, Social, Governance

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...

Corporate Responsibility

Webster Bank's Corporate Responsibility

The Ray

News and information about The Ray, Georgia's restorative, sustainable highway of the future.