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Innovation & Technology

Responsible Business Alliance Advances Climate Change Mitigation Efforts in Global Supply Chains

The Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) today announced the development of new greenhouse gas (GHG) management capabilities for global supply chains, in partnership with Optera.

Events, Media & Communications

Sedex Appoints New Chief Financial Officer As Importance of ESG Grows

Leading sustainability company Sedex is delighted to announce the appointment of Sonny Bangar as Chief Financial Officer.

Events, Media & Communications

3BL Forum Agenda Features 60 Corporate Leaders Navigating Change

If you’re like many other leaders charged with planning an ESG strategy for 2023, the expectations of your brand’s stakeholders are presenting real challenges.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Community Benefits Plan Six Month Update: PNC's $88 Billion Commitment Comes to Life

Under the Community Benefits Plan started Jan. 1, 2022, The PNC Financial Services Group allotted $47 billion in financing for residential mortgage and home equity lending, $26.5 billion in small business loans,

Health & Healthcare

Ralph Lauren's Pink Pony Initiative Marks 22 Years in the Fight Against Cancer

For over 20 years, Ralph Lauren has been a leader in the fight against cancer. The Pink Pony Initiative is dedicated to cancer care & prevention, supports programs for research, screenings, early diagnosis, treatment, education & patient navigation.

Diversity & Inclusion

Free Webinar on Economic Inclusion and the Private Sector

Join us on Oct 11 for a conversation with leaders from Walmart, Truist, and OneTen on how the private sector can advance greater economic inclusion.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Workshop: Shaping Sustainability Systems To Achieve Sustainability Goals

Help shape the revised and integrated ISEAL Code of Good Practice and the future performance of sustainability systems. Join Centre for Responsible Business, ISEAL and VSS Collaboration India in an interactive online workshop.

Education

TCS goIT August Monthly Challenge Winner: SchoolPool

TCS’s goIT program engages students from diverse backgrounds to bridge the learning curve with STEM, Computer Science, Design Thinking, and Digital Innovation.

Social Impact & Volunteering

NortonLifeLock Shares How to Help Protect Kids From Cyberbullying

Recently, NortonLifeLock Technical Director Kevin Roundy joined the National Cybersecurity Alliance and a panel of experts on a webinar to help raise awareness about cyberbullying, while sharing tips for preventing and reporting it.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

We Love 5 Green Blockchain Projects

LBX which tokenizes carbon offset credits gives a shout out to 5 green blockchain solutions that all try to make the world a little better.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Convoy of Hope Responding to Hurricane Ian Needs - Georgia-Pacific

Two truckloads of Georgia-Pacific products were delivered to the Fort Myers area on Thursday, with more being staged in Springfield, Missouri.

Diversity & Inclusion

D&I Weekly News Round Up: Social Mobility, Race and More

Welcome to the latest edition of our Diversity & Inclusion News Round-Up. Today we are talking about university degrees and social mobility, recognizing racial privilege, gender equality at home, and Scotland tackling period poverty.

Health & Healthcare

47% of Heavy Drinkers Seek Treatment Because of a Family Member

Did you know that 47% of heavy drinkers said they sought treatment because a family member expressed concerns?

Innovation & Technology

Illumina Introduces Multiple Breakthrough Sequencing Innovations at Inaugural Genomics Forum

Illumina, a global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies, today announced multiple breakthrough sequencing innovations at its inaugural Illumina Genomics Forum:

Energy

Stay On Top of Energy Transition With These Top 10 Podcasts

We’ve assembled a list of top energy transition podcasts that touch on a wide range of related topics, such as sustainable energy technology, policy news, economic impact, and global sustainability efforts.

Energy

A High-Voltage Surge: Enbridge Acquires Tri Global Energy

At Enbridge, our growing renewable energy business got a high-voltage surge today with the purchase of leading U.S. renewable project developer Tri Global Energy.

Health & Healthcare

New Organizations Join IWBI Membership Program, Expanding Global Reach

The International WELL Building Institute is pleased to announce new organizations that have joined its membership program, an expanding global program that offers commercial benefits, as well as brand visibility and networking opportunities.

Environment

Virginia Must Sustain Momentum Toward a Clean Energy Future and a Competitive, Resilient Economy

As Gov. Glenn Youngkin presents the 2022 Virginia Energy Plan today, the corporate sustainability organization Ceres is urging his administration to heed the call of major companies with operations in Virginia

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Tapestry's Approach to Biodiversity

Tapestry is a signatory of The Fashion Pact, a coalition of fashion and textile companies working to address global warming, restore biodiversity and protect the oceans.

Innovation & Technology

FedEx and Accion

In 2018, Accion and FedEx digitized Accion’s award-winning classroom business education program - Ovante - in Colombia.

Environment

BookSmart24: New App for Environmentally Conscious Travel Finds the Lowest CO2 Route to the Desired Destination

While existing travel websites primarily display the cheapest or fastest travel option, the new BookSmart24 app also finds the most CO2- and emission-efficient variant for the chosen route.

Research, Reports & Publications

The Making of a Top Chief Sustainability Officer: 8 Non-technical Competencies To Have

In purpose-led roles like the CSO, it takes more than technical expertise to succeed in driving change and delivering desired business outcomes.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Deckers Brands Joins NFW's Circular Footwear Collective

Natural Fiber Welding Solutions is driving the footwear industry towards sustainability and circularity through their plastic-free performance material solutions.

Health & Healthcare

How To Create a Family Emergency Plan

Natural disasters and extreme weather events are increasingly becoming more severe as they grow in number — striking communities year-round with often deadly effect. Preparing an easily-accessible family emergency plan is more important than ever​.

Health & Healthcare

Truveta Announces Collaboration with Boston Scientific

Truveta announced a strategic collaborative agreement with Boston Scientific Corporation.

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