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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Northern Trust Asset Management Partners With Solactive To Launch Two Global Bond ESG Climate Index Funds

Northern Trust Asset Management continues to expand its sustainable investment solutions with the launch of two global bond ESG funds and the corresponding indices, built in partnership with German index provider Solactive.

Energy

Setting Realistic Energy Goals in Your Sustainability Plan

The case for including energy goals in a sustainability plan is clear. The more challenging matter is figuring out how to make the goals realistic to avoid over-promising and under-delivering.

Research, Reports & Publications

CSRD Update: Impacted Businesses and How To Prepare for Mandatory Reporting

In a major step forward for international regulations towards ESG disclosure, the European Financial Reporting Advisory Group released the latest draft of the European Sustainability Reporting Standards to the European Commission for consideration.

Research, Reports & Publications

Nielsen Releases 2022 Brand Sustainability Report in Australia

After months of focused research, Nielsen has released its first independent Brand Sustainability Report, which ranks how Australian consumers perceive the sustainability efforts of 247 leading brands.*

Environment

Drawdown Georgia Climate Solutions & Equity Grants Featured on Closer Look With Rose Scott - WABE

WABE's Rose Scott recently interviewed Blair Beasley of the Ray C. Anderson Foundation and grantee, Lejla Prljaca of Gwinnett Housing Corporation about the inaugural Drawdown Georgia Climate Solutions and Equity Grants.

Diversity & Inclusion

The 5-9 Series: Meet Shazia Bhura

At GoDaddy, when we say human first — we truly mean it. Our people are our biggest asset, so understanding their needs is vital, be it within or outside of work.

Sustainable Development Goals

How to Improve ESG Ratings: Workiva's Approach to MSCI

Workiva's MSCI ESG Rating was recently upgraded to “AAA”—the highest possible rating awarded by the organization. In this article, ESG leader Mandi McReynolds describes her team's approach to ESG ratings and the steps they took to get there.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Missouri Employees Light Up St. Louis Community for a Good Cause

For U.S. Bank employee Amanda Trevisano Smith, giving back to others during the holiday season was instilled in her at a young age. And it all started with her grandmother.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Tetra Pak U.S. and Canada 2022 Sustainability Report: Planet

Educating consumers about the sustainability benefits and recyclability of cartons is one of the primary ways we can keep cartons out of landfills.

Education

KeyBank Supports Student Economic Security at Housatonic Community College

The Housatonic Community College Foundation announced that it has received a $10,000 grant from KeyBank Foundation to respond to the economic security needs of students. For the fifth year in a row, KeyBank will support the college’s Family Economic Security Program (FESP).

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Creating a Roadmap for Your Retirement Goals

With costs on the rise due to inflation and people sometimes feeling pinched, it can be tough to think about saving for bigger picture goals and planning ahead.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Coming Together for Dogfighting Survivors

An unknown number of dogs were chained in the woods on a recent Sunday morning, and rescuers could hear them barking before they saw them.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Giving Tuesday Highlights Gen's Culture of Giving

November was a busy month at Gen (formerly NortonLifeLock). In addition to announcing our new company name, and promoting employee giving as we approach the holiday season, we launched the Gen Giving Hub.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Sustainable Agriculture: Why a Changing Policy Landscape Matters to Business

A well functioning agricultural sector is a crucial component for any successful and sustainable economy, given its core role in the production of food and raw materials.

Environment

California Scoping Plan Is a Vital Blueprint for Building a More Just and Equitable Net-Zero Emissions Economy

Ceres joins major U.S. companies in welcoming the California Air Resource Board’s adoption of its 2022 Climate Change Scoping Plan.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Decade of Sustainability Industry Leadership for Abbott

For nearly 135 years, we've maintained both a clear and important purpose – helping people live their fullest lives through better health – and a willingness to evolve to ensure we sustain this positive impact for generations.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Gen Is Recognized for Climate Disclosure on 2022 CDP Report

The environmental not-for-profit CDP has recognized Gen for the transparency and thoroughness of our corporate sustainability program, awarding us the high score of ‘B’ on its latest assessment.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Defying the Senses...the Dangers of Carbon Monoxide

According to the Centers for Disease Control, approximately 20,000 people are taken to an emergency room and 400 people die every year from accidental carbon monoxide poisoning.

Social Impact & Volunteering

As the Conflict in Ukraine Continues, We Keep Helping Those Who Need It

This International Volunteer Day (December 5) we’re celebrating two FedEx team members who volunteered their time and skill sets to get surplus personal protective equipment (PPE) to charities supporting the conflict in Ukraine.

Environment

Cintas' Electric Vehicle Pilot Program Hits the Road

Cintas Corporation recently launched its electric vehicle pilot program, which to date, includes almost 20 vehicles from multiple manufacturers.

Innovation & Technology

It's 2022 and We're Already Thinking About the Evolution of 5G Advanced to 6G

Today, the early vision for 6G is starting to emerge as mobile and the broader vertical ecosystems embark on foundational technology research preparing for the next decade of innovations.

Environment

GoDaddy Goes Retro for .TV Rebrand

GoDaddy recently completed a rebrand of the .TV domain extension that is ideal for use by streaming, social media and traditional content creators. With every .TV domain registered, support goes to fight climate change.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Operation Surprise 2022 by the Numbers: On a Mission To Make a Difference

The Home Depot Foundation’s annual Operation Surprise campaign provides life-changing moments of surprise through service to our nation’s veterans.

Green Infrastructure

Rayonier 2021 Sustainability Report: Water Quality

We adhere to all regulatory requirements and deploy best management practices to protect the water quality in our forests, which is essential to the long-term sustainability of our forests and the welfare of the communities they support.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Sands for Singapore Charity Festival 2022 Raises S$4 Million for the Local Community

In September, Sands’ resort in Singapore, Marina Bay Sands, welcomed back its signature event, the Sands for Singapore Charity Festival, September 8 – 10 at the outdoor Event Plaza.

Latest Campaigns

  1. AEG's Commitment to Social Impact and Volunteerism
    AEG embraces its responsibility to enrich the lives of people in the communities around the world where we do business, and to use business to create...
  2. 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...
  3. Goals That Inspire: Environmental Stewardship
    Through our Goals That Inspire we have established aggressive commitments with targeted and measurable metrics which will require innovation...
  4. Leading ESG & Sustainability Stewardship
    The new CNH continues on its longstanding path of excellence in sustainability, which is recognized by the foremost authorities.
  5. 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...
  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. Aflac Insights
    Learn more about Aflac’s survey findings to better understand workplace trends as well as consumer attitudes, habits and opinions toward health and...
  8. Technology for Good
    We believe that technology, when thoughtfully and strategically applied, can bring positive, lasting change to people’s lives and communities and...
  9. Technology for Good
    We believe that technology, when thoughtfully and strategically applied, can bring positive, lasting change to people’s lives and communities and...
  10. EVP Campaign
    Driving awareness of DP World’s Employee Value Proposition across the Americas, showcasing the company’s purpose-driven mission, talent strategy, and...
  11. Aflac Voices
    Hear from Aflac’s senior leaders and subject matter experts about industry trends and more.
  12. Plastics Footprint
    We aspire to be a leader in driving innovative solutions that address the problem of plastic pollution and enable a circular economy. We are committed...
  13. 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...
  14. Health & Nutrition
    Be the leading nutritious and sustainable product development partner for our customers, developing industry leading solutions that enable the...
  15. Sustainability by Antea Group
    At Antea Group, we believe the best sustainability programs integrate sustainability into core business practices, we identify and act on relevant...