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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

AllianceBernstein: China’s Green Enablers Deserve a Place in Equity Funds

Investors focusing on climate change often overlook Chinese firms. We think that’s a mistake. Chinese companies are playing an indispensable role in the global transition to a greener future—and carefully selected shares offer attractive return potential.

Energy

Schneider Electric Calls for Greater Efforts To Accelerate the Energy Transition and Address the Energy Crisis: Decarbonization and Efficiency Are Key

Schneider Electric issued an urgent call for governments and companies around the world to accelerate their sustainability action and step up investments into technologies that will help them reduce their carbon emissions and bolster their energy security.

Health & Healthcare

Groups Around the World Work to Eliminate Hepatitis C by Meeting People Where They Are

Every Friday for more than two years, a community church in North Wales, U.K., would transform into a one-stop shop of social services for people experiencing homelessness. Everything from housing to haircuts, mental health services and foot care by local podiatrists were offered

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Decades of Support, Decades of Children's Lives Transformed

Camp Twin Lakes, where life challenges become triumphs, will soon be the largest camp of its type in the country.

Research, Reports & Publications

Principal® Survey Identifies Leading Disruptors of Retirement Industry By 2030

A new survey from Principal Financial Group® identifies the leading disruptors to the retirement industry that employers and financial professionals believe will reshape plans, services, and solutions by 2030.

Environment

ESG Talk: Finding Opportunity in Risk

Denise Vaughn, vice president of ESG at Ferguson Enterprises, and Christopher Lindsay, vice president of government relations for the International Association of Plumbing & Mechanical Officials, join Workiva’s Mandi McReynolds.

Education

Archways to Opportunity Spotlight: Elizabeth Arroyo Gomez

Starting in her late teens, Elizabeth Arroyo Gomez worked at a McDonald’s that is now owned by Michael Ojeda and the Oviedo Corporation. Working her way up from cashier to shift manager, she enjoyed interacting with customers and learning every aspect of the business.

Environment

World Water Day: Bacardi Is Reusing, Reducing and Replenishing Water Around the World

As a family-owned company, we believe in doing the right thing by the planet, and that includes protecting water and water sources for future generations.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Jersey City Promotes Safer, Healthier Buildings for Residents & Employees With WELL Health-Safety Rating

Jersey City has become the first city in New Jersey, and second in the country, to earn the WELL Health-Safety Rating for Facility Operations and Management across a portfolio of six municipal buildings.

Innovation & Technology

CASE Is Launching Two New Electrified Mini Excavators

CNH Industrial brand CASE Construction Equipment is developing one of the industry’s most diverse and comprehensive mini excavator lineups. This includes the launch of two all-new electrified mini excavators.

Green Infrastructure

Estonia’s First Climate Proofing Project on a Unique Magnet Factory

Inogen Alliance Associate DGE’s Estonian partner Hendrikson is set to provide climate proofing services, which also makes this Estonia’s very first climate proofing project.

Environment

Emily Kunen, PepsiCo, and Anna Turrell, Tesco, Appointed New Co-Chairs of Forest Positive Coalition of Action

The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) is pleased to announce Emily Kunen, PepsiCo, and Anna Turrell, Tesco, were elected the new respective Manufacturer and Retailer Co-Chairs of the Forest Positive Coalition of Action in February 2023.

Diversity & Inclusion

Second Annual Art Contest Brings Words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to Life

At Henkel, we are united by our purpose: Pioneers at heart for the good of generations. We believe that we have a responsibility to create a better world for future generations and this belief is a core component of our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Diversity & Inclusion

Rayonier 2021 Sustainability Report: Indigenous Peoples

Rayonier has developed policies and practices to recognize and respect the rights of Indigenous Peoples. We maintain ongoing dialogue and are continually building relationships with Indigenous Peoples in Washington, Oregon, and New Zealand.

Energy

Southern Company's Approach Reliability, Resilience, and Affordability

Southern Company is dedicated to delivering reliable and affordable energy to our customers and communities.

Diversity & Inclusion

D&I Weekly News Round Up: Equal Pay, Racial Bias and More

Welcome to the latest edition of our Diversity & Inclusion News Round-Up. Today we are talking about a framework to improve pay practices, Shopify purging meetings, Apple being sued over racial bias, and a new accessibility controller.

Diversity & Inclusion

International Paper's Approach to Diversity & Inclusion

Our Global Diversity & Inclusion Council leads our global efforts to build and sustain a workplace that embraces individuality and collaboration to drive exceptional results.

Education

Women in STEM Careers: ‘So Much Potential There’

A young woman in Texas hoped to study computer science in university. But the program was too demanding for her to complete while also working two part-time jobs. Tuition was simply too expensive to pursue the degree of her choice.

Diversity & Inclusion

Our People: Field Operator Dynita McCaskill

Dynita McCaskill, known to her friends and family as Lady Dy, is one of the few female operators at the Detroit refinery. She says it’s a great career for anyone who loves learning and being busy.

Diversity & Inclusion

Empowering Others and Embracing Equity With the Women of NRG

During Women's History Month, we reflect on the achievements and contributions of women from the past and present. The theme of the month is embracing equity — an action that rejects bias, makes progress for equality, and fosters psychological safety.

Innovation & Technology

Biomimicry Finding Success in Deep Tech

Sarah McInerney, Ray of Hope Prize Manager at the Biomimicry Institute recaps the excitement of having three Ray of Hope Prize Alumni teams win big at the Hello Tomorrow Deep Tech Global Summit in Paris.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Utilising the Skillsets in Your Workplace

The importance of experience cannot be underestimated - someone could be highly decorated with lots of letters after their name, but real-world experience and learning on the job is crucial.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Global Electronics Council (GEC) Announces Initiative To Advance Decarbonization of Solar Panel Production

The Global Electronics Council (GEC), a non-profit organization founded to promote sustainable electronics, today announced the addition of criteria within its EPEAT ecolabel system focused on decarbonizing the supply chain for solar panel production.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Workplace Culture Surveys: How To Measure and Improve Employee Health and Well-Being

Many employers are opting to use culture surveys to assess the current state of environmental, health, and safety (EHS) and employee well-being within their organizations. 

Innovation & Technology

Acting on Data’s Complex and Powerful Story: Ryan Thompson Joins CRB As Industry 4.0 Lead

CRB, a leading global provider of advanced engineering, architecture, construction and consulting solutions to the life sciences and food and beverage industries, today announced the hiring of Ryan Thompson as its new Industry 4.0 lead.

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