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Innovation & Technology

PEM Fuel Cells for Electric Vehicles Prove You Can Have Your Power and a Greener Planet Too

A look into the history of automobiles reveals that each change implemented to meet the latest desire of society came with a compromise, if not a sacrifice.

Energy

Making Clean Energy a 'Virtual' Reality

After nearly two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, walking among more than a thousand exhibits at the World Ag Expo was a long-awaited return to community interaction for Joel and Ethan Munoz.

Research, Reports & Publications

Mastering the Art of ESG Communications: A Guide for Attracting and Retaining Top Talent

Download 3BL Media’s latest eGuide for tips on how to build out a successful employee communication strategy.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Clear Case for Impact-Focused Reporting

Last month saw the annual letter to CEOs from BlackRock’s Larry Fink land in our inboxes. It includes some very positive, indeed admirable, language around the need for responsible business practices.

Energy

City of Fenton, Missouri, Achieves Initial Energy Savings of 29% After Comprehensive Energy Upgrades

Trane® - by Trane Technologies - is pleased to share that the City of Fenton, Missouri, has achieved energy savings of 29% in the first year following a comprehensive energy and infrastructure upgrade on four city buildings.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Quest Diagnostics CEO Steve Rusckowski Named to the ROI-NJ Influencers Power List 2022

He’ll step down as CEO on Nov. 1 and as chairman in March of 2023 — and he’ll do so knowing he ran a company that ably led the so-important testing component of the pandemic.

Health & Healthcare

Nickelodeon's Nick News Tackles Mounting Mental Health Crisis Among Kids in Candid Roundtable Discussion

U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy joined a group of middle schoolers for a discussion where the kids shared personal stories of how they manage their mental wellness & get advice from the nation’s top doctor on how to cope with anxiety & stress.

Diversity & Inclusion

Celebrating Black History Month: LaShana T

At Taco Bell, we believe that we all have the opportunity to drive a positive impact – no matter where or who you are.

Research, Reports & Publications

Mitigating Change Fatigue

The pandemic and the ensuing digital working revolution have combined to bring about significant change, altering daily routines and upending the lives of almost everyone.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Beijing 2022 Legacy Promises a Bright Future for Winter Sports in China

World-class winter sport will return to Yanqing already from next season, and will help sports on ice and snow to grow further in China.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Insights from CNEXT Designer Summit

The design and manufacturing industry has a unique opportunity to instill sustainable behaviors in consumers by offering products that integrate sustainability naturally into consumers’ homes and lives, without sacrificing quality or function.

Diversity & Inclusion

Alliance Data, Spring Health Host Mental Health Webinar during Black History Month

As part of its commitment to a healthy associate base and its broader diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, Alliance Data recently partnered with Spring Health for a webinar to discuss mental health in the African American community.

Innovation & Technology

Has Your Instagram Been Hacked?

Identity theft involving hacked Instagram accounts is on the rise. This guest post from ITRC President and CEO Eva Velasquez discusses how hackers hack Instagram and provides tips to avoid this common social media scam.

Diversity & Inclusion

Individuals, Vets, Families: 'Nobody Should Be Homeless'

Stay-at-home orders early in the COVID-19 pandemic prompted people to reflect deeply on that loaded word—“home.” Thoughts soon turned to the unhoused—neighbors living in tents in parks, sleeping on sidewalks and in overcrowded shelters.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Action for Healthy Kids, Kellogg Company Fund Partner to Launch Expanded Bilingual Child Health Resource Library for Schools and Communities

Action for Healthy Kids, a nationwide grassroots non-profit that mobilizes family-school partnerships to prepare kids to be healthy in body and mind, has announced the launch of an expanded comprehensive, digital bilingual resource library.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Republic Services Named to Barron's 100 Most Sustainable Companies List for 2022

Republic Services, Inc. has been named to Barron's 100 Most Sustainable Companies list for the fourth time in five years, climbing to No. 33.

Environment

CooperCompanies' Vision Business Posts Industry-Leading First-Year Results for Plastic Neutral Contact Lens Program

One year after CooperVision established the first plastic neutral contact lens though a trailblazing partnership with Plastic Bank® the program has made a significant environmental and social impact worldwide.

Health & Healthcare

IWBI and Humanity 2.0 Announce Collaboration to Amplify the Role of Health and Humanity Across the Investment Landscape

The International WELL Building Institute, the premier organization focused on deploying people-first places to advance a global culture of health, announced today it is collaborating with Humanity 2.0.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

CGF Partners With Economist Impact's 9th Annual World Ocean Summit: CGF Sustainability Director to Speak on Plastic Waste

Next month, The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) Sustainability Director Ignacio Gavilan will be speaking at Economist Impact’s World Ocean Summit 2022.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bacardi Is A Great Place To Work® And A Great Place To Make Iconic Spirits

Bacardi is celebrating achieving Great Place to Work® certification at all its production sites worldwide, as its Global Operations team of almost 4,000 employees praise the family atmosphere, positive work-life balance and exceptional facilities.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

PepsiCo Has Thirst for Circular Economy Goal

PepsiCo Europe has announced ambitious plans to banish virgin fossil-based plastic in its entire range of crisp and chip bags by 2030.

Health & Healthcare

For Individuals With Bipolar 1 Disorder Finding the Right Treatment Can Be a Long and Difficult Process

Our recent survey conducted with Harris Poll and Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance found that many individuals with Bipolar 1 disorder felt that finding the right treatment can be a long and difficult process.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

FedEx and American Red Cross: 2022 Halo Award Finalists

FedEx and the American Red Cross celebrate their recognition as Engage for Good 2022 Halo Award finalists in two categories, Health and Activism/Advocacy.

Media & Communications

Emissions Targets Set by Large Firms: Promises Made - Promises Kept?

“Put your stakes in the ground to set expectations with your company’s investors and other stakeholders.” That is among the pieces of expert advice often offered to newly-named CEOs.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Purpose 360 Podcast eBook Uncovers 75+ Insights From Business Leaders

Leading podcast Purpose 360, hosted by purpose pioneer Carol Cone, today released the second edition of its eBook series, featuring a special section on Paul Polman, former Unilever CE0, and insights from 25 other guests.

Latest Campaigns

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    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...
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    We are accelerating our efforts to help build a low-carbon economy and avert the worst impacts of climate change. Our goal to reduce our GHG emissions...
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  7. License to Operate
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  8. IWBI | WELL Building Standard
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  9. Leading ESG & Sustainability Stewardship
    The new CNH continues on its longstanding path of excellence in sustainability, which is recognized by the foremost authorities.
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    Doing what we do best for those who need it most. When disaster strikes, and there’s not a moment to lose, our people mobilize the FedEx global fleet...