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Environment

The Hershey Company on Arbor Day

Since 2013, we have distributed more than 7.4 million tree seedlings to cocoa farmers and 920,000 multi-purpose shade trees as part of our ongoing, industry-leading agroforestry work to protect the forest and preserve biodiversity.

Environment

In Times of Uncertainty, Plant a Tree

Each April, we see profound symbolism embedded in Arbor Day celebrations across the country.

Environment

Harvard’s Rebecca Henderson: “Our system is wildly out of balance. We must reimagine capitalism.”

"We're in a super difficult moment. We need to reimagine capitalism," Henderson, a professor at Harvard Business School, and member of the Ceres’ board of directors, said in her opening remarks at Ceres 2020.

Philanthropy

Center For State & Local Government Excellence Announces New Financial Wellness Initiative And Grants

In an effort to improve financial wellness programs for the state and local workforce, a new initiative will provide financial resources, create tools and case studies, and facilitate conversations among state and local leaders.

Environment

International Paper Supports the Arbor Day Foundation With Tree Plantings in Forests Across America

International Paper (NYSE: IP), one of the world’s leading producers of renewable, fiber-based packaging, pulp and paper, has been a proud supporter of the Arbor Day Foundation since 2018.

Corporate Responsibility

Seeing the Forest for the Trees: The Four Growth Stages of a Successful CDP Reporting Season

We’ve outlined the four growth stages of a successful CDP reporting season: Seed, Sprout, Sapling and Tree. Not sure where your roots lie? Read on to determine which stage applies to you.

Philanthropy

Teaching Young Adults Financial Health Strategies for the Days ‘Beyond College’

With colleges and universities closed amid the COVID-19 pandemic, families sheltering together at home, and many families facing financial hardships, Schweppe says this year’s American Bankers Association Teach Children to Save Day — April 24 — can be an opportunity for parents to have important conversations about money with their young adult children.

Corporate Responsibility

Meet the People Behind PPE-Production at Gildan

Gildan decided to take viewers behind-the-scenes of their PPE-production process for this year's #whomademyclothes campaign as they spotlighted the efforts of the employees.

Corporate Responsibility

Mitigating Coronavirus Risks in Food Processing and Handling Facilities

With the food industry on the frontlines of the Covid-19 pandemic, mitigating risk of exposure to the coronavirus in the workplace is crucial.

Philanthropy

‘Loads of Help’ During a Difficult Time

To help during this critical time, our Commercial Laundry team donated laundry machines to Solomon’s Porch, a church that is expanding its homeless shelter, and also Laundry Truck LA, an organization that launders clothes for the homeless.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

ESG Isn’t Going Anywhere: Investor Expectations in the Age of COVID-19

How will the rise of COVID-19 affect ESG investing strategies both in the short term and the long term, and what does it mean for companies?

Environment

Tetra Tech Releases Its 2020 Sustainability Report Card on Earth Day

Tetra Tech’s 2020 Sustainability Report Card shares how we are using technology to enhance sustainability in our projects, operations, and communities around the world. With the best technical experts and the latest technology, we create cost-effective, sustainable solutions that are good for the environment and the community.

Corporate Responsibility

Operation: Deploy Your Dress Celebrates Military Spouse Appreciation Day on May 8 In Partnership with L’eggs® Hosiery

Yvonne Coombes, CEO and Cofounder of Operation: Deploy Your Dress (ODYD), offers a unique point of view, recently honored as the 2020 Armed Forces Insurance Military Spouse of the Year for the Army, Coombes is stationed at Fort Caron, Colorado.

Research & Reports

Schneider Electric's 2020 Corporate Energy & Sustainability Progress Report

It is a pivotal moment for energy and sustainability as we enter the “Decade of Action”—so declared by the UN Secretary General.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

How to do Good From Home on Earth Day

But there are still ways to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day and our communities even though in-person options are limited. The digital landscape offers accessible opportunities for everyone to help their communities and the planet — from home.

Philanthropy

"One World: Together at Home" Draws Global Audience of More Than 270 Million Viewers, and Counting, Across Television and Digital Platforms

International advocacy organization Global Citizen today announced estimated viewership and engagement numbers for the One World: Together At Home global broadcast special.

Health & Healthcare

Bayer to Donate EUR 1 Million to Support the Fight Against COVID-19 in Brazil

Bayer will donate EUR 1 million (R$ 5.7 million) to help combat the coronavirus pandemic in Brazil. Approximately EUR 490,000 (R$ 2.8 million) is being contributed to the Brazilian government’s “Solidaric Fundraising” campaign to finance...

Environment

Committed to Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions for a Healthier World

Gilead views environmental stewardship as critical to help the company achieve its mission and last year announced a goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions at least 25% by 2025, against a 2016 baseline.

Environment

An Earth Day Unlike Any Other

This week marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, and it’s unlike any other. It comes at a time when our world is facing unprecedented challenges – a crisis that is impacting every one of us, around the globe.

Environment

Earth Day in the Time of Coronavirus: How 5 Companies Are Sticking to Their Environmental Commitments

UPS is uniquely positioned as the leading company in Transportation – a traditionally high-polluting industry that includes airlines as well as shipping companies.

Environment

We Can’t Ignore One of the Biggest Lessons of the Coronavirus Pandemic

As our nation marks Earth Day this week, and our government leaders turn their focus to economic recovery efforts in the coming months, we can’t ignore one of the biggest lessons of the coronavirus pandemic.

Health & Healthcare

Accelerating Results for Patients through STAR

Alexion’s vision is to continuously raise the bar to deliver on patient expectations with solutions designed for them as people – meaning we want to take the time to understand their social and emotional lives, as well as their medical condition.

Environment

Earth Day 2020, Taking Action on Climate Change

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Sustainable Operations

ops-related sustainability content (e.g., new electric equipment, decarb efforts, etc.)

Innovation at Chemours

Chemours chemistry enables products that people rely on to live better and thrive. Our world-class portfolio drives innovation and enables high...

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...

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...

Nutrition and Health

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

Rethinking EHS Podcast

Join us as we travel the world to uncover real stories of impact—from landfills and energy transition to workplace safety, emerging contaminants, and...

Collective Action

Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...

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...

Leadership

Cascale demonstrates industry leadership and collaboration to drive collective action, by sharing insight into key sustainability topics inside and...

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...