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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Peacock's 'The End Is Nye' Among NBCUniversal Winners at Environmental Media Awards

EMA Green and Gold Seals were awarded to 59 NBCUniversal television and feature film productions – the most awarded to NBCUniversal to date, up from 46 in 2021.

Research, Reports & Publications

Deckers Releases Its FY22 Creating Change Report

Deckers Brands (NYSE:DECK), a global leader in ­­designing, marketing, and distributing innovative footwear, apparel and accessories, today released its Fiscal Year 2022 Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Report, Creating Change.

Responsible Production & Consumption

10 Stories for 10 Years of Moving Cocoa Forward Together

Our cocoa sustainability program, Cocoa Life, is celebrating 10 years of lifting up cocoa communities and shaping the landscapes where cocoa grows.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Aflac CFO Taps Japanese Debt Investors to Bring Down Interest Costs

Aflac Inc., a Columbus, Ga.-based insurer, generates about 70% of its revenue in Japan. The company, which sells supplemental health insurance to Japanese, and less so to U.S. consumers, recently sold roughly $1.21 billion in debt in Japan, taking advantage of the lower cost of capital there as the country’s interest rates continue to be in negative territory

Diversity & Inclusion

Partnership Aims To Build Wealth in the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Black Community

Two years since 24/7 Blac was founded, there are now four core programs aimed at supporting the Black community: career readiness, a business accelerator program, homeownership preparedness and an investment group.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KeyBank Makes $400,000 Donation to Proud Ground

KeyBank has announced a $400,000 donation to Proud Ground—its largest single gift ever in Oregon and southwest Washington. The gift will support Proud Ground’s Opening Doors Initiative, which aims to expand the organization’s portfolio of permanently affordable homes from 350 to 550 over the next five years.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Grasping Sustainability Opportunities for Asia

A global gathering of business leaders, sustainability experts and reporting practitioners takes place next month, to focus on how Asia can unlock its sustainability potential.

Environment

Is Scrapping Use-By Dates the Answer to Food Waste?

The findings from the latest Tetra Pak Index indicate that consumers are increasingly alert to the damaging impact of food waste.

Education

Case IH Enters Professional Training Partnership in Brazil

CNH Industrial brand Case IH has entered a new partnership with the National Industrial Learning Service (Senai) and the National Rural Learning Service (Senar).

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

No Strings Attached: A Guide to Giving Unrestricted Funds

Philanthropy is transforming. With more and more funders looking to embrace trust-based principles, a new era of giving has arrived. The latest evolutions center the grantee and prioritize the community.

Energy

Pershing Avenue Park Celebrates New Upgrades at Neighborhood Farm Harvest Festival

To celebrate the restoration of Pershing Avenue Park and the conclusion of another growing season at the Pershing Avenue Neighborhood Farm and Community Garden, the City of Poughkeepsie

Energy

Entergy's Nuclear Fleet Essential to Meeting Climate Commitments

Entergy is committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Our clean, carbon-free nuclear fleet is playing a critical role in meeting our climate commitment.

Events, Media & Communications

DuPont Announces New Vice President, Sustainability

After 40 years of service to DuPont and a career filled with purpose-driven ambition, our Vice President of Corporate Sustainability Jane Schindewolf has announced her retirement.

Events, Media & Communications

At COP27, Investors, Companies, and Policymakers Must Accelerate Urgent Action on the Climate and Water Crises To Cut Emissions in Half by 2030

COP27 provides a critical moment to build upon historic U.S. climate action and investments, as public and private sector leaders raise their ambition, deliver on commitments, implement policies to capitalize on the opportunities

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Cyber Defense Magazine Names Fifth Third's Brian Minick a Top Global Chief Information Security Officer

Fifth Third Bank, National Association, today announced that its Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Brian Minick, has been named a winner in the Top Global CISOs in the World Awards for 2022, sponsored annually by Cyber Defense Magazine.

Environment

“HBI Forest” Part of Thailand Tree Planting Project

Since the tree planting initiative began in 2014, associates at our facility in Thailand have planted more than 65,000 trees. Recently, our team planted 20,000 trees on land allocated by the local forest department, now known as the “HBI Forest.”

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Dick's Sporting Goods Invests in the Future of Sport With the Launch of DSG Ventures

DICK'S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS) announced today the launch of DSG Ventures, a $50 million in-house fund that will invest in innovative companies that, like DICK'S, hold the core belief that sports make people better.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

2021 Employee Ideas That Matter Alumni Busier Than Ever With Community-Oriented Projects

The 2021 Employee Ideas that Matter grant winners inspired all of us at Sappi North America with their enthusiasm and dedication to their communities.

Innovation & Technology

Illumina Introduces New Research Test to Address One of the Most Common Infections in the United States

Illumina announced a new research test for genitourinary pathogen and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) identification. The Illumina Urinary Pathogen Infectious Disease/Antimicrobial Resistance (ID/AMR) Panel (UPIP) applies precision metagenomics to detect and quantify pathogens.

Events, Media & Communications

Logitech G To Host Rocket League Tournament Series for Players With Disabilities

All players deserve a platform to shine. That’s why Logitech is proud to partner with AbleGamers Charity, Adaptive Action Sports, and Mt. Sinai for the Logitech G Adaptive Esports Tournaments.

Diversity & Inclusion

Alkermes Celebrates Hispanic Americans Who Are Trailblazers in the Mental Health Field

This Hispanic Heritage Month, we celebrated the contributions of Hispanic Americans to the field of mental health.

Diversity & Inclusion

AfroTech Speaker Spotlight: Alexandra Legend Siegel

When my mom gave me the middle name Legend, she said it was because I was destined to use storytelling to change the world.

Environment

Navigating the Politics of ESG as a Business Leader

During the latest election cycle, it's been almost impossible to ignore the controversy swirling around ESG investing. Here we’ll brush aside all of the bluster and noise to provide a clear look at what’s happening, so you can move forward informed.

Innovation & Technology

Trane Technologies Surpasses U.S. Department of Energy Requirements for High-Efficiency, Cold Climate Heat Pump

Trane Technologies has surpassed U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) requirements for the Residential Cold Climate Heat Pump (CCHP) Challenge for high-efficiency heating in freezing temperatures.

Diversity & Inclusion

Southwire Partners With Nessel To Standardize Spaces for Nursing Moms

Southwire has announced a partnership with Nessel to standardize its dedicated spaces for nursing mothers across the company.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Social Impact at Mastercard
    At Mastercard, we’re powering economies and empowering people, building a sustainable economy where everyone prospers.
  2. Cascale Events
    Cascale organizes and participates in a series of events, leveraging its position as a global convener of close to half the sector to bring together...
  3. 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...
  4. Aflac Stories
    Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.
  5. Antea Group Webinars and Events
    Come learn from Antea Group experts on a variety of topics. We produce webinars monthly and attend events regularly to keep in touch with current and...
  6. 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...
  7. Small Business Growth
    We strengthen communities and help create local jobs by investing in underserved small business owners. We fund nonprofits that are focused on...
  8. Growth Through Sustainability
    Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator with a clear purpose to boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. See how embedding...
  9. Principal Financial Group: Global Inclusion
    Principal is committed to fostering a culture that empowers our employees and demands the best of our leadership by attracting and retaining great...
  10. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
    Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is embedded in our company values. We actively promote it among our employees, raise awareness, and foster an...
  11. Environmental Leadership
    Meeting the world’s growing demand for chemicals that play a critical role in our daily lives requires Chemours to grow while reducing our...
  12. Antea Group Webinars and Events
    Come learn from Antea Group experts on a variety of topics. We produce webinars monthly and attend events regularly to keep in touch with current and...
  13. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  14. Truist Foundation
    Truist Foundation is committed to Truist Financial Corporation's (NYSE: TFC) purpose to inspire and build better lives and communities. The Foundation...
  15. 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...