Diversity & Inclusion

Nickelodeon Selects 10 Participants for Annual Writing and Artist Programs

Feb 17, 2022 4:30 PM ET

Nickelodeon has identified 10 participants for its annual Writing and Artist Programs, designed to develop the next generation of creative voices from underrepresented communities.

Innovation & Technology

Behind the Wheel - The Connected Farm

Feb 17, 2022 4:00 PM ET

Internet coverage is coming to the remote city of Água Boa in Mato Grosso state, Brazil and with it the Case IH Connected Farm.

Health & Healthcare

The IWBI Special Report Chapter Series: “Senior Living Sharpens Its Focus on Health and Well-Being As Pandemic Exposes Systemic Issues in Eldercare”

Feb 17, 2022 2:10 PM ET

Environment

Toxic Nanoplastics Found Polluting North and South Poles

Feb 17, 2022 1:30 PM ET

Evidence of nanoplastic pollution in the North and South Pole has been found by experts for the first time.
Scientists at the University of Utrecht in the Netherlands discovered the tiny plastic particles in ice samples.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Cheers! O-I Glass Celebrates the International Year of Glass!

Feb 17, 2022 1:15 PM ET

Throughout this International Year of Glass, O-I will celebrate our rich history of innovating glass packaging as we strive for a more sustainable future.

Education

Tech-and-Trades Mastery at the 'Olympics of Skills'

Feb 17, 2022 12:45 PM ET

It’s a common dream for many to turn pro—but in pursuits like soccer, hockey, volleyball and . . . machinery?

Environment

Americans Overwhelmingly Support Mandatory Climate Disclosure for U.S. Companies

Feb 17, 2022 12:30 PM ET

As the public awaits the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s proposed rule on mandatory climate disclosure for publicly-traded companies, a new poll sponsored by the nonprofits Ceres and Public Citizen

Environment

6 Quotes from “Don't Look Up” That Are Instructive for EHS & Sustainability Pros

Feb 17, 2022 12:30 PM ET

The planet-killing comet movie Don’t Look Up slammed onto Netflix at the close of 2021, delivering a very pointed message: with matters of urgency, now is always the best time to take action.

Diversity & Inclusion

T. Rowe Price Spotlights Black Financial Health and Wellness

Feb 17, 2022 12:05 PM ET

As T. Rowe Price celebrates Black History Month—with a theme this year of Black health and wellness—we focus on economic stability as an essential building block of health.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

AMD Recognized As One of America's Most Responsible Companies 2022

Feb 17, 2022 12:00 PM ET

AMD has been named by Newsweek in the ranking of America’s Most Responsible Companies.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Advancing Sustainability: Necessary for the Planet and Smart for Business

Feb 17, 2022 11:55 AM ET

Just as climate change is one of the greatest challenges of our time, finding the path to net-zero emissions is the corresponding growth opportunity.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Verizon Climate Resilience Prize Winners Receive $500k to Scale Climate Solutions

Feb 17, 2022 11:55 AM ET

Today, Verizon announced the three winners of its inaugural Climate Resilience Prize at the GreenBiz22 conference, awarding a prize pool of $500,000

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

LA Galaxy Host Student Athletes From Coachella Valley Unified School District Migrant Program at LA Galaxy Coachella Valley Invitational in Indio, Calif.

Feb 17, 2022 11:35 AM ET

AEG’s LA Galaxy recently welcomed 30 high school student athletes from Coachella Valley Unified School District’s Migrant Program to be a part of the club’s official kick-off

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Regions Community Development Corporation: Investing in Our Communities, One Deal at a Time

Feb 17, 2022 11:15 AM ET

David Christian, head of Community Development Lending and Investments and Regions Community Development Corporation chief operating officer, expresses well-earned excitement about the momentum his team is experiencing already this year.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Applied Materials Named One of Barron's 100 Most Sustainable Companies

Feb 17, 2022 11:15 AM ET

Applied Materials ranked #31 on Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies for 2022, moving up from #90 on last year’s list.

Research, Reports & Publications

The Globalization of ESG Data

Feb 17, 2022 11:00 AM ET

Read Bahar Gidwani's most recent research and thoughts on the factors and behaviors that influence the globalization of ESG data and companies.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Recipe for Success: Ending Plastic Waste in Africa

Feb 17, 2022 11:00 AM ET

During the first wave of COVID-19 stay-at-home orders in 2020, it wasn’t uncommon to open your social media feed and see videos of friends and family baking an array of desserts, puddings, and breads to pass time in the home.

Environment

Climate Outlook: An Encouraging Look at Corporate Action for Earth

Feb 17, 2022 11:00 AM ET

Businesses are stepping up for the planet, investing in sustainable solutions and working towards decarbonization faster than any other period.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

14 Million Pounds of Recycled Batteries in Home Depot Partnership with Call2Recycle

Feb 17, 2022 10:45 AM ET

When was the last time you threw away a battery?

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Rockwell Automation Integrity Champions Demonstrate Company's Ethical Values

Feb 17, 2022 10:35 AM ET

Rockwell Automation annually honors employees whose courageous actions and choices demonstrate the company’s ethical values. The company’s Global Integrity Champions have spanned all business units, organizational levels, and regions.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

How Cisco's Circular Design Principles Are Helping to Minimize Environmental Impact

Feb 17, 2022 10:30 AM ET

Circular design is not a new concept to Cisco’s Unified Computing System (UCS) team. For over a decade, UCS servers have been engineered to be quickly assembled and disassembled using common tools.

Education

Meet the Teacher Empowering Visually Impaired Students With Next-Gen Tech

Feb 17, 2022 10:20 AM ET

Special hardware and training from HP is helping make education accessible at this historic North Carolina school for the blind.

Energy

At Clean Energy Summit, EVs and SCE Take Center Stage

Feb 17, 2022 10:15 AM ET

At the Bloomberg NEF Summit, leaders of the global movement to electrify transportation spoke out, and Edison International delivered a clear message: The growth of electric vehicles needs to accelerate rapidly and include underserved communities.

Environment

iPoint Commits to Ambitious Climate Target

Feb 17, 2022 10:00 AM ET

iPoint-systems gmbh, leading international provider of software and services for product compliance and sustainability, has set an ambitious climate target which has been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

Environment

Essity in Collaboration for Responsible Forest Operations in Russia

Feb 17, 2022 10:00 AM ET

The hygiene and health company Essity is collaborating with the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) and The Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF) Forest Positive Coalition of Action initiative to further strengthen responsible forest management, nurture high conservation value forests and increase the certification of forest operations in north-western Russia.