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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Behind the Apron: 31-Year Home Depot Associate Knows Plants and Good Relationships

When it comes to gardening, Charlie Rossi is the man to call. From emergencies to seasonal growing tips to next-day deliveries of large orders, the San Rafael, California, Home Depot garden supervisor has been calmly and confidently taking care of customers since his first day in the garden center more than 31 years ago.

Social Impact & Volunteering

United Airlines Celebrates Fall Employee Service Events

"We really live our values out loud." - Anel R., Corporate Communications.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Ralph Lauren Recognized on Fast Company’s 2022 Brands That Matters List

We are honored to be recognized by Fast Company on its 2022 list of Brands That Matter for our Polo Ralph Lauren Exclusively for Morehouse and Spelman Colleges Collection.

Events, Media & Communications

TCS' Digital Empowers and goIT: Narrowing the Digital Gender Gap

Women are widely impacted by the digital divide because they are underrepresented in technology and digital industries, which make up a large portion of the fast growing, profitable careers that are available today.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

How Do You Know Which Data Is Good for ESG Investing?

To better understand best practices in the ESG data space, there was a special session at Bloomberg Green COP27, an event co-sponsored by SAP to delve into pragmatic strategies for cross-sector climate action.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The 5-9 Series: Meet Jenny Oliveira

At GoDaddy, when we say human first — we truly mean it. Our people are our biggest asset, so understanding their needs is vital, be it within or outside of work.

Research, Reports & Publications

Lost in Translation: How To Navigate Top Investors ESG Priorities

One of the key observable ESG trends for both issuers and investors alike is the confusion in the market on which ESG topics are most relevant.

Health & Healthcare

Cancer Care Milestone Reached in Lesotho

For too many years, cancer patients in Lesotho felt life-changing cancer treatment was out of reach. No oncology clinics existed in their landlocked country ringed by steep mountains and surrounded by South Africa.

Diversity & Inclusion

Inclusion Is Paramount: More Than 16,000 Paramount Employees Convene for Inclusion Week 2022

Paramount recently celebrated its 5th annual Inclusion Week, a week of activities that were designed to inspire and excite as we came together to amplify and actualize diversity, inclusion, and belonging.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Global Standard for Biodiversity Impacts One Step Closer

A proposed reporting standard that seeks to unlock accountability for the impacts organizations have on the natural world, informing the global response to a deepening biodiversity crisis, has been made available.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Oportun Wins Rivel 5.0 Award for Management Access

Oportun, a mission-driven fintech and digital banking platform, announced today that the company was recognized by Rivel, Inc. with a 2022 Rivel 5.0 Investor Award for Management Access.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Booster® Named to Inc.'s 2022 Best in Business List in Logistics and Transportation Category

Congratulations to Booster! Recognized as a 2022 Inc. Best In Business honoree in the Logistics & Transportation category. We are so proud of the work our employees, customers & partners have put in to make a positive change in the world.

Education

KeyBank, in Partnership With the First Niagara Foundation, Helps Fund Collaborative Program at Field & Fork Network

Niagara Falls High School students will have an opportunity to enhance their education and receive professional development thanks to an investment from two foundations focused on strengthening Niagara County. Food Pathways.

Sustainable Development Goals

Bayer: Sustainability Stakeholder Engagement

Bayer is a member of several multi-stakeholder platforms to develop collaborative new solutions to become an impact generator.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Bee Better Certification Program Authorizes SCS Global Services as Certifier

SCS Global Services announced it has been approved as an authorized certification body to the Bee Better Certification Standard.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Gildan Extends Its Partnership With Room To Read Bangladesh

Gildan has extended its partnership with Room to Read in Bangladesh, an organization which aims to reduce the gender gap in education, and make literacy and education accessible to girls and young women.

Research, Reports & Publications

YKK Reports 18.2% Decrease in GHG Emissions

YKK Corporation has released “This is YKK 2022,” the company’s annual integrated report on medium-term management strategies, value creation aimed at long-term sustainable growth, and sustainability initiatives for YKK’s fastening business.

Research, Reports & Publications

Circadian Cocktails, Savory Sips, Frivolous Flavors, and More Are Shaping Spirits Consumption in 2023

As the mindful drinking movement matures, consumers will expect similar values from the brands they interact with, encouraging ongoing moves toward sustainability and community-building within the industry.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Trane Technologies Recognized for Commitments to Diversity and Inclusion, Veterans

Trane Technologies has earned several prestigious rankings recognizing the company’s ongoing commitments to diversity and inclusion and supporting veterans.

Health & Healthcare

Direct Relief and International Diabetes Federation Provide Vital Access to Health Care Through Global Diabetes Partnership

The Global Diabetes Partnership was created to encourage healthcare companies to donate diabetes-related medical products to countries experiencing a crisis and lower-income countries that lack consistent access to diabetes products.

Education

From the Fifth Third 2021 ESG Report: Developing Employees

Fifth Third’s learning platform, Degreed, provides a single, fluid skill-development experience that empowers employees to expand their knowledge and skills on demand.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Direct Relief and FedEx Fight Cholera Outbreak in Haiti

In November, FedEx helped Direct Relief move more than 2,000 pounds of critically needed cholera treatment supplies to Haiti.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Tapestry Achieves 2025 Goal of 100,000 Volunteer Hours Two-and-a-Half Years Early

Today Tapestry is proud to announce we have achieved our 2025 goal of completing 100,000 volunteer service hours globally in our communities – two-and-a-half years early!

Social Impact & Volunteering

Volunteerism: Engaging With Our Communities for the Good of Generations

Volunteering is part of a legacy of care upon which Henkel was founded, and it remains our mission to reimagine what communities can look like and find ways to improve lives and help people thrive.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Bread of Life, Inc. Teams Up With the Quest Diagnostics Foundation and Local Community Partners To Improve Access to Healthcare and Create Job Opportunities for Underserved Communities

Bread of Life, Inc. announced the launch of the Healthy Houston Collective program, in partnership with the Quest Diagnostics Foundation, to improve access to affordable healthcare in underserved communities and reduce health disparities in Houston.

Latest Campaigns

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  3. Pursuing Possibility with Principle
    This highlights our firm’s values: We do the right thing and put our clients first.
  4. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  5. IWBI | WELL Building Standard
    Our built environment can shape our habits and choices, regulate our sleep-wake cycle, drive us toward healthy and unhealthy choices, and passively...
  6. 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...
  7. Opportunity for All
    At Trane Technologies, uplifting our communities and workforce is the key to our continued success. We focus on broadening access to education...
  8. Whole Planet
    Whole Planet, a pillar of Whole Foods Market Foundation, helps people living in poverty build long-term financial resilience through income growth...
  9. KeyBank's Community Investment
    In states where Key has a presence, there are approximately 1.7 million low- to moderate-income (LMI) households. Many LMI individuals don’t have bank...
  10. Responsible Investing
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  11. Healthy Spaces Podcast: Season 5
    Welcome to Season 5 of Healthy Spaces by Trane Technologies, the podcast where experts and disruptors explore how climate technology and innovation...
  12. Corporate Social Responsibility
    Whirlpool Corporation has several CSR partners including United Way, Habitat for Humanity International, Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Consulada...
  13. INtersections: Dow's 2024 Progress Report
    Team Dow remains agile and focused on taking proactive actions to improve profitability in the midst of persistent macroeconomic challenges, while...
  14. 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...
  15. Policy and Regulation
    Cascale shares insights regarding policy and regulation impacting the consumer goods industry, and highlights how it's supporting members prepare for...