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Environment

Breeding Better Sugar With Genomics

Folk wisdom says that putting sugar in someone’s gas tank will ruin their car. Truth is, not only is that a myth, with a few extra steps, sugarcane can be turned into ethanol, a greener alternative to fossil fuels.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

KeyBank Loan Officer Shares Advice That Can Make Homeownership More Affordable

KeyBank’s Saleem Shabazz, Community Development Loan Officer (NMLS #474996) in Buffalo, was recently featured on Power 96.5/WUFO Radio’s website, giving advice on resources many banks provide that can help make buying a home easier.

Research, Reports & Publications

2022 Sustainability Report: What It Means and Why It Matters

For some, being sustainable equals individual actions to benefit the environment—recycling, for example. But when companies talk about sustainability, they’re referring to the choices and plans they make to support people, the planet, and their business now and into the future.

Energy

Hormel Foods Ranks in Top 100 for Green Power Use

Hormel Foods Corporation was for the first time included on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's list of the 100 largest green power users from the Green Power Partnership (GPP).

Diversity & Inclusion

Eliminating Racism and Empowering Women — Why I Serve With the YWCA Columbus

This week YWCA Columbus will recognize amazing women who have made a lasting difference in our community at the annual Women of Achievement event.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Life Science Business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany Signature Partnerships Advance Access to Science Education

MilliporeSigma, the U.S. and Canada Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, announces eight new and expanded Signature Partnerships to encourage impact in the communities where its employees live and work.

Environment

On Earth Day, What Is ‘Enough’?

With the arrival of another Earth Day, the need to address our changing climate remains as urgent as ever. Last month’s report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) makes the stakes plain

Innovation & Technology

Land Betterment’s ekō Solutions Welcomes First 5 Residents to ekō Village of Pike in Pikeville Kentucky

ekō Solutions welcomes the 1st 5 residents to its ekō Village of Pike located outside Pikeville, Kentucky. This marks the completion and full lease up of Phase 1 of ekō Village of Pike.

Sustainable Development Goals

Akvo: The Next Generation of Data Collection for Sustainable Development

Cisco is proud to support Akvo, which provides data services and tech solutions to development partners in the water, agriculture, and climate sectors.

Environment

As Clean Energy Incentives Power a U.S. Manufacturing Revival, Congress Must Reject Their Repeal

The Ceres BICEP Network today sent a letter to Congress, urging them to reject the repeal of the clean energy incentives and other climate and environmental justice investments within the Inflation Reduction Act as part of ongoing negotiations related to the federal debt limit.

Innovation & Technology

KOHLER: Waste Is Simply a Lack of Imagination

You won’t find Monty Stauffer behind a desk. This industrial designer spends his days exploring our factories, sifting through drains and waste bins, in search of something he can use—something destined for far more than the landfill.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Industry Media Outlet Affirms Black & Veatch’s Global Infrastructure Leader Stature as Decarbonization, Sustainability and Resiliency Solutions Propel Growth

Affirming its global leadership in advanced decarbonization, sustainability and resilience solutions, Black & Veatch announces that the Engineering News-Record’s (ENR) latest “Top 500 Design Firms” Sourcebook again ranks it among the world’s leaders in power, telecommunications a

Sustainable Development Goals

Henkel's Sustainability Story: From Inspiration to Action

As sustainability leaders, Henkel is focused on transformational impact for the good of generations. Throughout our long history, we’ve developed innovative products and manufacturing processes that conserve natural resources and reduce waste.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Paramount Recommits to Empowering Voters on Vote Early Day 2023

Building on the incredible success of last year’s celebration, Paramount has signed up to empower voters to cast their ballots early by celebrating Vote Early Day again this fall.

Environment

SAC Partners With ReThink HK; to Host Special Roundtable Session

The SAC is pleased to be a Content Partner for ReThink HK, Hong Kong’s most ambitious business event for sustainable development.

Health & Healthcare

Clinical Trials Integral to Providing More Treatment Options for Platinum-Resistant Ovarian Cancer (PROC)

Patients diagnosed with platinum-resistant Ovarian Cancer (PROC) often face poor prognosis due to the limited treatment options.

Environment

Forbes Recognizes Subaru as One of America’s Best Brands for Social Impact

Building on its reputation for being More than a Car Company®, Subaru of America, Inc. today announced it was named one of the top brands on Forbes’ Best Brands for Social Impact 2023 list.

Environment

Smaller Branch, Bigger Impact

As part of our Earth Day celebration, Regions is highlighting ways that our associates, customers and community partners are making life better by helping to protect our environment.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

International Paper's Global Impact: Thriving People and Communities Highlights

International Paper is a proud sponsor of Rally to Read 100, a six-month initiative launched in September 2021 to inspire children across the U.S. to read 100 books over the school term.

Education

Fifth Third Bank Finance Academy® Entrepreneurship Course Leads to 67% Increase in Knowledge About Business Topics

Fifth Third Bank Finance Academy® students saw their knowledge about entrepreneurship topics increase by 67% during the 2021-2022 school year.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Cadence and Vidya & Child Partner for Education

Cadence India leadership, along with teachers, staff, students, parents of Vidya & Child, and others, recently gathered for a launch event to inaugurate the newly constructed school building.

Diversity & Inclusion

D&I Weekly News Round Up: Gender equality, Racial profiling, and more

Welcome to the latest edition of our Diversity & Inclusion News Round-Up. Today we are talking about Bloomberg’s 2023 Gender-Equality Index, gender bias in internet searches, racial profiling, and a new #PrideAllYear advert from Doritos.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Safely Working Together

The health and safety of our workforce has been our top priority while navigating the COVID-19 pandemic.

Innovation & Technology

EHS Technology: Learn About Key Workplace Safety Innovations

Drones, AR/VR, AI, wearables, and sensors are changing the game for EHS professionals. Discover how technology is improving workplace health and safety.

Innovation & Technology

LG Debuts State-of-the-Art Inverter Heat Pump Water Heater During Earth Week

LG Electronics USA has officially launched the much-anticipated LG Inverter Heat Pump Water Heater, helping homeowners save money and reduce energy usage and their carbon footprint.

Latest Campaigns

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

2025 Performance Report

Entergy’s 2025 performance report, “Energy for a better future” presents an overview of our company’s 2025 achievements, future plans and strategies...

Aflac Stories

Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.

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...

Health and Safety by Antea Group

Antea Group's health and safety consultants understand what it takes to help make a positive impact on safety culture. Read blogs, insights, and more...

Community Investment

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