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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Packers, Tork Donate $29,000 in Hygiene Products for ‘Tackle Hygiene With Every Catch’ Campaign

The Green Bay Packers and Tork®, the global leader in professional hygiene from Essity, wrapped up their “Tackle Hygiene with Every Catch” campaign by donating $29,000 worth of hygiene products to two local nonprofits.

Energy

Just Energy Transition: The US Perspective

In the United States, efforts are underway to facilitate a just energy transition that balances both environmental goals and social equity. Let’s take a brief look at what it means to enact a just transition, then explore what actions the United States is taking.

Health & Healthcare

Searching for a Donor for Alfredo

Despite being a bit small for his age, Alfredo Diaz looks like any other 11-year-old boy. He is friendly, outgoing and “always has a smile on his face,” says mom and Walgreens pharmacy technician Natalia Torres.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

You’ve Heard of Fast Food…What About Slow Food?

Beginning in early 2023, FedEx has helped fund the activation of two Earth Markets in an area close to the newly opened Novara Hub - at the renowned Ricetto di Candelo and in Borgomanero - and the establishment of 10 new Slow Food Presidia in Italy.

Environment

U.S. Food Waste Pact Engages Businesses Across the Country To Target, Measure, and Act To Reduce Food Waste

Building on the success of the Pacific Coast Food Waste Commitment (PCFWC), nonprofit partners ReFED and World Wildlife Fund (WWF) today announced the formation of the U.S. Food Waste Pact – a national voluntary agreement enabling pre-competitive collaboration.

Energy

Black & Veatch: Grid Cybersecurity Planning, Investment Key to Safeguard Infrastructure

As if U.S. electric utilities didn’t already have enough to worry about, protecting their critical infrastructure from cyber or physical attacks increasingly are keeping operators up at night.

Education

Bloomberg Finance Fundamentals Empowers New Generation of Students With Insights Into the World of Financial Markets.

Bloomberg for Education (BFE) launched the latest in its series of e-learning certifications, Bloomberg Finance Fundamentals (BFF).

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Building Tranquility: The Home Depot Foundation Joins Forces To Address PTSD Struggles for Army Veteran

Zakary Ferroni served in the U.S. Army from 2003 to 2012, and today, he grapples with the lasting effects of his service in the form of post-traumatic stress disorder (PSTD). This makes it difficult for him to work; his husband, Joe, currently supports the household.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Good Housekeeping 2023 Home Renovation Awards Recognizes Innovative Heat Pump From Trane Technologies

Trane Technologies is pleased to announce the Trane® XV20i Variable Speed Heat Pump with Trane Link has been named the best High-Efficiency Heat Pump in Good Housekeeping’s 2023 Home Renovation Awards.

Diversity & Inclusion

Henkel Recognizes Female Researchers With the “Martha Schwarzkopf Award for Women in Science”

For the second time, Henkel is presenting the “Martha Schwarzkopf Award for Women in Science,” a research prize to promote and honor outstanding female scientists in the field of hair research.

Health & Healthcare

Meet Three Boston Scientific Employees Committed to Protecting People From Stroke

Advancing science for life is at the core of all we do at Boston Scientific. Our products treat and prevent a broad range of conditions that can diminish a person’s quality of life, including stroke.

Diversity & Inclusion

U.S. Bank Opens First LGBTQ+ Flagship Branch in Arizona

The U.S. Bank Phoenix Uptown branch has proudly served local businesses and customers for the past 40 years. It recently underwent a facelift to better reflect its customers and neighbors by becoming the bank’s newest LGBTQ+ flagship.

Diversity & Inclusion

Nurturing Trust: Engaging With Hispanic Audiences in a Diverse Media Landscape

With an ever-expanding media landscape, audience preferences are pivotal. Creators and distributors want to engage audiences, and brands seek relevant content opportunities where their messages can truly resonate.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Protecting Children Across Borders With Save the Children

As we revel in the joy of the holiday season, it's important to remember that 2.3 billion of the world’s children are ensnared in the harsh realities of conflict, both in distant regions and right within our own communities.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

KeyBank’s Expanded Relationship Benefits and New Perks Offer Consumers More Flexibility and Control of Their Finances

In the latest demonstration of its commitment to helping clients move forward on their individual financial journeys, KeyBank announced expanded relationship benefits to enhance the banking experience and unlock new benefits, including discounted rates on personal loans.

Education

Qualcomm’s Support for STEM and Midway

Qualcomm Incorporated’s support has elevated and helped improve many Midway education initiatives.

Sustainable Development Goals

Justina Nixon, Vice President & Chief Impact Officer International Business Machines Corporation (IBM)

A lot more companies must start focusing on not just a green transition, but also a just transition. And many of these companies are looking at IBM-launched programs like our IBM Sustainability Accelerator.

Health & Healthcare

Medtronic LABS: The Vital Role Of Community Health Workers

At Medtronic LABS, we define ‘global health’ as truly global — not only focused on low- and middle-income countries, but on underserved communities regardless of country.

Events, Media & Communications

DP World Enhances Sustainability Leadership in the Americas With Key Appointment

DP World, a leading provider of end-to-end supply chain solutions, announces the appointment of Sarah Mouriño as Senior Director of Sustainability for the Americas region.

Research, Reports & Publications

The State of Sustainability and ESG in 2023

To help companies make sense of the progress and avoid confusion, the Nasdaq IR Intelligence team recently leveraged our own, newly-launched Nasdaq Sustainable Lens™ to review, analyze, and summarize sustainability and ESG reports, financial filings, and other ESG documents.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

New SSCI Benchmark Consultation Opens for FSSC 24000

The Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) is delighted to announce the opening of a stakeholder consultation for FSSC 24000, as it advances to the final stages in the SSCI Benchmark process.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Crown Holdings Supports World Mental Health Day

At Crown, we hold a deep appreciation for our employees, and protecting our workforce's wellbeing is one of our core values and a crucial aspect of our sustainability program Twentyby30™.

Events, Media & Communications

OECD Issues Independent Guides To Measure Long-Term Impacts of Global Events Such As the Olympic and Paralympic Games

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has issued two guides to assist global sports, business and cultural event organisers and their stakeholders in monitoring, measuring and evaluating the social, economic and environmental benefits of their events

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

AB: A Changing World: The New Psychological Workplace Contract

A new psychological contract is transforming the modern workplace, highlighted by an increase in collective actions and changing employee expectations.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Georgia-Pacific Hosts AFPA at Award-Winning Plant

Georgia-Pacific LLC will continue to discover new technologies to create more value for our customers while using fewer resources, minimizing waste, and improving the environmental performance of our products and processes.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Community Impact
    The communities where Chemours operates are also where we live, work, and play, and our mutual success is one and the same. We have a vested interest...
  2. 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...
  3. EVP Campaign
    Driving awareness of DP World’s Employee Value Proposition across the Americas, showcasing the company’s purpose-driven mission, talent strategy, and...
  4. 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...
  5. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  6. 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...
  7. SustainabilityHQ.com Weekly Highlights
    Highlighting the top news, commentary, and research for the week coming from SHQ. The highlights newsletter also spotlights one profiled organization...
  8. 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...
  9. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  10. 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...
  11. Kids to College Powered by Entergy
    Entergy believes in the dreams of the families we serve. Everyone deserves the opportunity to continue their education and, as a corporate leader and...
  12. Investing in our Communities
    We invest in sustainable community outcomes that improve lives.
  13. Sustainable Operations
    ops-related sustainability content (e.g., new electric equipment, decarb efforts, etc.)
  14. 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...