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Education & Workforce Development

Qualcomm’s Thinkabit Lab Encourages Future Inventors To Integrate Sustainable Design

Thinkabit Lab is our homegrown STEM engagement program that introduces students to the invention process through hands-on engineering activities.

AI & Technology

Calhoun Community College Unveils Innovative Building Automation System Lab With Trane and NC3

Calhoun Community College and Trane® - by Trane Technologies celebrate the opening of Calhoun Community College’s new building automation system lab.

Awards & Rankings

Cintas St. Paul Rental Location Certified as VPP Star Site

The Minnesota Occupational Safety and Health Administration formally honored Cintas Corporation’s Rental Division Location in St. Paul, MN, as a Minnesota Star certified location during Monday’s ceremony at the location.

Environment

Green Mountain Energy Customers Avoid 8.7 Billion Pounds of Carbon Dioxide in 2022

Green Mountain Energy customers prioritized protecting the environment in 2022 by choosing renewable energy and carbon offset products to prevent more than 8.7 billion pounds of carbon dioxide (CO2) from entering the atmosphere.

Events

Fifth Third Bank Collaborates with the Urban League of Greater Southwestern Ohio to Host Wealth Building Wednesdays

Fifth Third Bank, in collaboration with The Urban League's Financial Empowerment Center, is proud to present the next discussion in its Wealth Building Wednesdays (WBW) series, "Generational Wealth in Action!" today, August 30, 2023, during Black Philanthropy Month.

Corporate Responsibility

The Bridge to Sustainability

From our operations to our customers, sustainability is at the core of NRG Business. We have worked together, across functionalities, to develop a comprehensive sustainability framework, placing equal importance on decarbonizing our business and helping our customers.

Philanthropy

Cisco: Signpost Reminds Us That Great Things Are Possible Through Collaboration

This year’s World Humanitarian Day theme is “No Matter What” – a recognition that the humanitarian community strives to reach people in crisis with lifesaving assistance, regardless of the dangers or difficulties in making that happen.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Sustainable Apparel Coalition Joins Better Cotton Discussion on Carbon Finance

Joyce Tsoi, SAC’s Director of Collective Action Programs, participated in a conversation on “Making Carbon Finance Projects Work for Farmers” at the recent Better Cotton Conference.

Research & Reports

Designing for Sustainability Drives Progress Along Logitech’s Sustainability Journey

Logitech International published its Fiscal Year 2023 Impact Report detailing the Company’s progress toward its sustainability commitments. Logitech is dedicated to removing more carbon than it produces, aiming to achieve climate positive by 2030.

Corporate Responsibility

Meet Melba Russell, the Longest Serving Employee in Walgreens History

Retiring was not Melba Russell’s idea, but her hip had other plans. It kept bothering her, and Russell’s doctor said the only way to heal it would be to stay off her feet.

Health & Healthcare

Gilead Sciences: Fifth Anniversary of COMPASS: Helping Address the HIV Epidemic in the U.S. South

This year marks the fifth anniversary of the Gilead COMPASS Initiative®, a 10-year, more than $100 million commitment to addressing the HIV epidemic in the Southern United States.

Awards & Rankings

Crown Holdings Expands Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) Certifications to Asia Pacific Region

As part of the commitments laid out in its Twentyby30™ sustainability program to help advance responsible supply chains, Crown Holdings, Inc. has expanded its Aluminium Stewardship Initiative (ASI) certifications into the Asia Pacific region.

Corporate Responsibility

Webster Bank Corporate Responsibility Report: Responsible Governance

This commitment starts with comprehensive governance structures, policies, management committees and practices designed to ensure transparency in reporting and accountability for our Board of Directors and senior management.

Energy & Infrastructure

Investing in Resilience & Access: The Microgrid Energy Landscape

Private investment capital at scale will be necessary to achieve our global energy goals and to avert catastrophic climate change, while also meeting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and achieving universal access to clean energy.

Philanthropy

Caring for Those in Need Sends Powerful Message

Entergy Mississippi has committed more than $528,000 from shareholders to The Power to Care program, which provides emergency bill assistance to older adults and customers with disabilities. The Salvation Army administers the program on our behalf to reach those in need.

Philanthropy

Truist Foundation Commits $500,000 for Hurricane Idalia Relief

As Hurricane Idalia rapidly accelerates and makes its way towards land, Truist Foundation announced it will donate $500,000 to support relief and recovery efforts for communities across the Florida Gulf Coast and Southeastern Seaboard impacted by the storm.

Education & Workforce Development

CNH Industrial Signs Landmark Agriculture Education Partnership

CNH Industrial, Khon Kaen Higher College of Agricultural Technology, and Mitr Phol Group recently signed a milestone agreement to drive innovation and excellence in agricultural education across Thailand.

Research & Reports

Viatris 2022 Sustainability Report: Colleague Engagement

Together, we are building a performance driven, highly engaging and inclusive culture where diverse perspectives drive access, innovation and our ability to make an impact in the world.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Renewable Solutions Roadmap: Global Cellulose Fibers

We support our customers’ goals to increase use of cellulosic materials for absorbent hygiene applications, resulting in improved end-of-life solutions such as recyclability and compostability.

Philanthropy

City of Cleveland and KeyBank Announce $2.5 Million Grant To Fund New Home Repair Programs for Cleveland Residents

This week Cleveland Mayor Justin M. Bibb, KeyCorp CEO Chris Gorman, Cleveland City Council President Blaine A. Griffin and leaders from CHN Housing Partners and LISC Cleveland celebrated a $2.5 million philanthropic grant...

Energy & Infrastructure

How Energy Modeling Can Save Your Project Millions

Given that energy modeling is inexpensive and ensures you make the wisest long-term decisions, we recommend performing energy modeling as early in the design phase as possible.

Corporate Responsibility

New Business Demands Give Rise to the Fractional CSO

​The world is changing rapidly. With the escalation of climate change and social pressures taking center stage, businesses remain a key stakeholder in making critical progress on these topics.

Education & Workforce Development

Empowering the Trades: The Home Depot Expands Path to Pro Initiative

As September approaches and we enter Workforce Development Month, The Home Depot is proudly reinforcing its commitment to the skilled trades industry.

Corporate Responsibility

6 Strategies for Effective Executive Leadership Meetings

In my two years as executive co-sponsor of Keysight’s annual CEO meeting, alongside our Chief People Officer, I’ve learned insights and best practices for running productive and engaging meetings for an organization’s top executives.

Inclusion & Opportunity

The Bell Wisdom: Mauricio (General Manger/Gerente General)

Mauricio had no idea that applying for that role was going to make such an incredible impact on his career, life, and community.

Latest Campaigns

Policy and Regulation

Cascale shares insights regarding policy and regulation impacting the consumer goods industry, and highlights how it's supporting members prepare for...

Policy and Advocacy

Policy and Advocacy content from IWBI - International Well Building Institute

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...

GoDaddy Empower

GoDaddy Empower is our signature social impact program, designed to help emerging entrepreneurs start and grow their businesses online.

Sustainable Operations

As a global organization with more than 300,000 products and employing 20,000 people across more than 60 countries, we recognize the importance of...

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...

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...

Enriching Women's Lives

60 years ago, Mary Kay Ash created an unparalleled opportunity for women to define their own successes and control their own futures. Her vision of...

Nutrition and Health

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

Social Progress

Social engagement has always been an integral part of our sense of responsibility as a company. We care and we act to do our part to improve the...