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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Supporting Forest Ecosystems Through Partner Collaboration

Central to our commitment to support forest ecosystems globally is collaboration with our longstanding partners.

Energy

Backpedalling on Corporate Sustainability Reporting: Why the Weakened EU Commission Proposal Is Worrying

Transparency in corporate sustainability reporting is pivotal to securing a sustainable future.

Education

How Lenovo India Is Closing the Digital Divide in Rural Gujarat

Lenovo’s partnership with Agastya International Foundation also supports STEM education with mobile science labs in government schools in Bangalore, Delhi, and Mumbai, reaching 8,400 children, and has also created a unique STEM model known as Lab-on-Tab.

Green Infrastructure

The Nexus of Water and Energy: Helix Water District Selects Black & Veatch for Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure in California

Black & Veatch, a global leader in critical infrastructure solutions, has been selected by Helix Water District in San Diego County, California, to perform design and engineering services for the district’s electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure project.

Innovation & Technology

CSRHub's New ESG Alert Service

CSRHub is proud to announce a new Alert Service. Anyone, anywhere in the world, can now track the rating of any entity that is fully rated by CSRHub!

Energy

Reflections on Vogtle 3 From Chris Womack, Southern Company CEO

On Monday, Plant Vogtle Unit 3 entered into commercial operation. This is a historic moment for Southern Company, the state of Georgia and our country.

Environment

Virtual ‘Panda Paddle’ Returns and Empowers Participants To ‘Stand Up’ for Wildlife

World Wildlife Fund (WWF) announces the return of its highly anticipated annual Panda Paddle event from August 4 to 13. This unique fundraising initiative encourages individuals to actively engage with nature

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Serving Those Who Served: Comcast NBCUniversal Recognizes National Hire a Veteran Day

As we recognize National Hire a Veteran Day, it’s necessary to confront the barriers veterans and military spouses encounter in their civilian careers. It’s not enough to thank them for their service and sacrifices.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Covia Team Members in Mexico Open Site’s First Forest Nursery

Covia is the responsible steward of over 80,000 acres of land across our footprint.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Relive the Moment: GFSI Conference 2023 Executive Summary Released

Now more than ever, those responsible for food safety face unprecedented change. The executive summary of the 2023 GFSI Conference, just released, offers insights and strategies to help food industry professionals overcome the challenges.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Newsweek Names Hormel Foods One of America’s Greatest Workplaces

Hormel Foods Corporation, a Fortune 500 global branded food company, has been named one of America’s greatest workplaces by Newsweek.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Franklin Templeton Employees Engage in Impact Days and Make a Difference in Their Local Communities

This June marked the firm’s 17th Impact Days, Franklin Templeton’s annual global month of service led by its global volunteering program, Involved.

Innovation & Technology

Chemours Announces Development of New Specialty Fluid for Two-Phase Immersion Cooling: Opteon™ 2P50

The Chemours Company (“Chemours”) recently announced important achievements in the development and manufacture of Opteon™ 2P50, a new heat-transfer fluid for two-phase immersion cooling (2-PIC).

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

From the 2022 Fifth Third Sustainability Report: Bank On Certification

Fifth Third Express Banking® provides a simple way for customers to manage their funds. Fifth Third Express Banking provides customers with immediate access to their money and the convenience and security of a banking relationship.

Health & Healthcare

Keysight Report Reveals Healthcare Lags Other Industries in Software Test Automation

Keysight has released Vital Signs, a new survey that reveals that the healthcare industry lags other industries in deploying test automation practices to ensure the quality of the software that physicians use to provide patient care. 

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Working in the World’s Most Sustainable Buildings Is Good for Employee Morale and for Business

Companies that invest in green buildings not only save money, improve efficiency, and lower carbon emissions, they also create healthier places for people.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

A Different Path: Technology Training and Mentorship Gave Me the Skills and Self-Confidence for Professional Success

Year Up helped me gain confidence in myself and my abilities. At Georgia-Pacific, a Koch company, my personal growth was accelerated by a culture and vision that promotes lifelong learning, identifying your interests and talents and pursuing them, as well as challenging yourself.

Environment

From Complexity to Confidence With ESG Data Transparency

Bloomberg’s head of sustainable finance solutions Patricia Torres and ESG enterprise data content head Caroline Ward outline how they are working together to provide a comprehensive suite of ESG data solutions on and off the desktop.

Sustainable Development Goals

PotlatchDeltic 2022 ESG Report: UN Sustainable Development Goals

While PotlatchDeltic supports all the UN SDGs, we focus on the six core UN SDGs where we have the greatest impact. We also include an additional five goals that closely align with our policies and initiatives.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Paramount Social Responsibility – Community Partner Spotlight: Second Chance Toys

This Paramount Community Day 2023 marks the 10th anniversary of the partnership between Paramount and Second Chance Toys.

Education

Subaru Supports Nearly Half a Million Students in High-Needs Schools Through Subaru Loves Learning Initiative

Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) today announced that for the third year in a row, the automaker and its retailers will provide funding to teachers across the country to purchase the school supplies and resources needed to help their students succeed.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Alison Rand Appointed to the Regions Financial Corp. and Regions Bank Boards of Directors

Regions Financial Corp. has announced Alison Rand has been appointed to the boards of Regions Financial Corp. and its subsidiary, Regions Bank. Her term will begin Oct. 1, 2023.

Research, Reports & Publications

Driving Real Impact Around the World: Gen Releases 2023 Social Impact Report

“I’m driven by the opportunity to bring social impact into every part of Gen. It's incredibly motivating to see the Corporate Responsibility team working closer than ever across the business."

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Vic Laurenza Promoted to Market President in Western Pennsylvania

KeyBank announced Vic Laurenza has been promoted to Market President in Western Pennsylvania. In this role, he will help grow KeyBank’s business and community presence in the region while continuing to serve as the National Client Engagement Leader for Key Private Bank.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Driving a DEI Engine: Q&A With Applied Materials’ Culture of Inclusion VP

Applied Materials’ latest Sustainability Report includes updates to Applied’s diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) goals, strategies and accomplishments.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Local Communities
    The principals of living and working in synergy with the communities in which we operate, as well as collaborating on projects that benefit those...
  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. 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...
  4. Biomimicry and Ray of Hope Accelerator
    The Ray C. Anderson Foundation has partnered with the Biomimicry Institute to create the Ray of Hope Accelerator, designed to bring commercially...
  5. Drive for MPC
    At Marathon Petroleum, our professional truck drivers share one common vision: no accidents, no injuries, and no harm to the environment. We’re proud...
  6. Goals That Inspire: Environmental Stewardship
    Through our Goals That Inspire we have established aggressive commitments with targeted and measurable metrics which will require innovation...
  7. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  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. Integrated Tools
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts to align the industry on a common language to describe sustainability performance to reduce duplication and...
  10. Leading ESG & Sustainability Stewardship
    The new CNH continues on its longstanding path of excellence in sustainability, which is recognized by the foremost authorities.
  11. Purposeful Innovation
    We invent breakthrough technologies that enable life-changing products and experiences. We’re building on our legacy of technology leadership with 5G...
  12. 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...
  13. Wesco Cares
    Life-changing events can happen to any of us, often when we least expect them. Employees in need can turn to the Wesco Cares. Its mission is to be an...
  14. 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...
  15. Fifth Third’s Neighborhood Program
    Fifth Third has a proven track record of success in community development through its neighborhood program, which creates and implements innovative...