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Diversity & Inclusion

Boston Scientific: Meeting Disabilities With Inclusion

Boston Scientific aims to build a culture in which everyone has equal opportunities and can participate fully and meaningfully.

Environment

Leading by Example: Accelerating Sustainable Operations in Galway, Ireland

The manufacturing team for Thermo King in Galway, Ireland is leading the way toward Trane Technologies’ carbon neutral operations, innovating for the future, reducing environmental impact and contributing to a net-zero future.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

O-I Advances Lighter Weight, Lower Carbon Wine Bottle in France

O-I Glass, Inc. has announced the launch of a lightweight glass wine bottle with reduced carbon impact in the French market, the latest proof point in O-I's pursuit of its approved SBTi target to reduce GHG emissions 25% by 2030.

Research, Reports & Publications

AccountAbility E-Licensing Platform Is a Step Towards “Next Generation” Sustainability Assurance & Resources

Accountability launches a revamped e-licensing platform for licensed assurance providers, incorporating additional checks on ethics, independence, quality, and ease-of-use features.

Events, Media & Communications

CNH Showcases Latest Sustainable Innovations at AGROmashEXPO

CNH brand New Holland, together with its partner AGROTEC Magyarország Kft recently participated in the biggest agricultural trade exhibition in Hungary, AGROmashEXPO.

Sustainable Development Goals

United Rentals Launches New Estimated Emissions Dashboard

To make the process of choosing cleaner-burning equipment more seamless, United Rentals is developing a tool that will suggest lower-emission alternatives for the equipment customers are currently renting and estimate the associated emissions savings.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Team Dow Volunteers at the Core of a Healthy Mangrove Forest in Thailand

For more than a decade, Dow Thailand volunteers have worked to protect the defenders of the coastline – mangrove trees. Just as the seedlings they’ve planted have taken root and grown, so has the impact of the team’s protection and restoration efforts.

Diversity & Inclusion

Celebrating International Day of Women and Girls in Science at Henkel

In celebration of International Day of Women and Girls in Science, Henkel is excited to announce the launch of the application period for its 2024 Martha Schwarzkopf Award for Women in Science.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Lenovo’s ‘Love on Month of Service’ – Unleashing Impact in EMEA

In the world of corporate philanthropy, actions speak louder than words. With our annual ‘Love on Month of Service’ (LMOS) initiative, Lenovo proves again and again that we are a true leader in social impact.

Health & Healthcare

kate spade new york Launches Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) at Work Program

kate spade new york is proud to join its partner, the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, in the launch of its new industry-specific training programs, Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) at Work.

Diversity & Inclusion

Merck Is Inspiring Innovation Through Diversity and Inclusion

A diverse and inclusive workforce inspires innovation and is fundamental to our company’s success.

Environment

Navigating the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD): A Comprehensive Overview

In 2025, companies must first report their sustainability data under the new obligations for the financial year of 2024. In this first wave, CSRD will apply to those large companies that were already subject to its predecessor, the NFRD.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Workplace Violence Prevention: What You Need To Know About CA Senate Bill No. 553

To combat workplace violence incidents in California, Governor Gavin Newsom signed Senate Bill No. 553 (CA Labor Code § 6401.9), requiring every employer in the state to create and implement a workplace violence prevention plan by July 1, 2024.

Energy

IRS Pre-Registration Portal Open for IRA Elective Pay and Transferable Credits

On December 22, 2023, the IRS opened the pre-filing registration portal for credits to be claimed under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA).

Health & Healthcare

Walgreens Partners With Colleges of Pharmacy To Advance the Pharmacy Profession

Walgreens is expanding its long-standing relationships with colleges of pharmacy through the formation of the Walgreens Deans Advisory Council to enhance the pharmacy profession and better support pharmacists as they provide valuable care to their local communities.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

amfori Applies for SSCI Benchmarking

The Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF) Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) has received a benchmarking application from amfori Business Social Compliance Initiative (BSCI).

Events, Media & Communications

The Conference Board Announces Building a Sustainable Future: The Global Energy Transition (May 16 and 17, 2024 in NYC)

The global shift to renewable energy presents significant opportunities for businesses.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Employee Profile: Spotlighting Tech Professional and Community Servant Shermane Pressley

Shermane Pressley is committed to creating and maintaining a supportive environment where employees of all backgrounds can thrive. As he makes tremendous strides in his career, he bears in mind the power he holds to promote diversity and advance equity at CACI and beyond.

Innovation & Technology

Baker Hughes Achieves New Hydrogen Milestones To Accelerate Transition to Hydrogen Economy

Baker Hughes (NASDAQ: BKR), an energy technology company, announced Monday several milestones to support the growth of the hydrogen economy, as part of the company’s broader strategy in new energy.

Research, Reports & Publications

Qualcomm’s 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report: Driving Innovation, Societal Advancement, and Sustainability

Qualcomm Incorporated released its annual Corporate Responsibility Report today, reporting on the Company’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance in 2023.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Listen to How “Jazz Remix” Fosters a Positive Employee Experience at Jazz Pharmaceuticals

Jazz Pharmaceuticals' Chief People Officer Heidi Manna recently appeared on an episode of the Future of HR Podcast where she discussed our innovative work model, “Jazz Remix.”

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Northern Trust Ireland Has Achieved ‘The Mark’

We can now share the good news that the Northern Trust Ireland team has achieved the Business in the Community Ireland Mark ('The Mark'), Ireland's environmental, economic, social and governance standard.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Building Stronger Partnerships: Banks and CDFIs in the Evolving Landscape of Community Development

Banks and Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) have long been collaborators in the shared pursuit of communities’ economic vitality.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How I Got Here: Jack Hinchliffe

What did you want to be when you grew up? I wanted to be a police officer. I loved police TV dramas and movies. I had the notion that, in real life, the police were a cross between the Michael Mann movie Heat and the Sherlock Holmes stories.

Diversity & Inclusion

Challenging the DEI Status Quo With Margaret Spence

Having a diverse and inclusive workplace makes good business sense, but the truth is that we're stuck at an impasse. Companies are so focused on how many people from different backgrounds they employ that they’re missing the point.

Latest Campaigns

  1. 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...
  2. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  3. 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...
  4. Scotts Miracle-Gro | Environment Improvement
    Earth's beauty and resources should be appreciated now and preserved for generations to come. Discover the stewardship initiatives underway to protect...
  5. 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...
  6. Recognition of our Company
    As the leading sports and live music company in the world, we recognize our responsibility to provide industry leadership and to conduct our business...
  7. Investing in our Communities
    We invest in sustainable community outcomes that improve lives.
  8. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  9. FedEx Cares | Overall
    FedEx Cares is our global community engagement program and one way that we live out our purpose of connecting people and possibilities. Our goal is to...
  10. Enriching Women's Lives
    60 years ago, Mary Kay Ash created an unparalleled opportunity for women to define their own successes and control their own futures. Her vision of...
  11. Coach Foundation | Dream It Real
    To help break cycles of inequality, we empower the next generation to reach their full potential through higher education.
  12. 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...
  13. 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...
  14. 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...
  15. AEG Celebrates Inclusion
    At AEG, we embrace inclusion and strive to create a workplace where our employees feel welcomed, valued and respected for the viewpoints, ideas...