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Join Leaders From Google, Microsoft, REI & More at GreenBiz 26

Trellis Group

Events, Media & Communications

sustainability: 2025 Report - Rockwell Automation
Building a More Resilient, Agile, and Sustainable Future

Rockwell Automation

Research, Reports & Publications

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What We Learned (Or Didn’t) From Hurricane Katrina

TriplePundit

Social Impact & Volunteering

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Tetra Tech Receives Two Industry Awards From Environmental Business Journal

Environmental Business Journal (EBJ) recognized Tetra Tech with two industry awards for the company’s work during 2020: Business Achievement—Mergers & Acquisitions and Business Achievement—COVID Response.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Ethisphere Announces Fifth Third Bank as one of the 2021 World's Most Ethical Companies

Today’s announcement marks the second time Fifth Third has been recognized by Ethisphere in the “banks” category.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Bacardi and The NAACP Are Backing the B.A.R. with Grants to Black-Owned Businesses in the Industry

Backing the B.A.R. provides business acceleration grants, education, support, and entrepreneurship solutions for Black-owned bars, restaurants, nightclubs, lounges, liquor stores, and small businesses in the process of applying for a liquor license.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Working Capital Innovation Fund Named as One of ImpactAssets’ Tenth IA 50 Impact Fund Listing

Working Capital Innovation Fund has been recognized as an Emerging Impact Manager for its focus on solving systemic inequity and worker vulnerability through venture-style impact investing.

Innovation & Technology

Jannet Walker-Ford Named WSP USA National Transit & Rail Leader

annet Walker-Ford, a leader with more than two decades of experience in mobility and transportation systems, has been named the national transit and rail leader for WSP USA, a leading engineering and professional services consultancy.

Social Impact & Volunteering

CASE and Team Rubicon Support Ongoing Hurricane Harvey Recovery and Rebuilding Efforts

Recent operation with the Victoria County Long Term Recovery Group demolished ten homes as part of a program that razed uninhabitable properties and built those residents new homes at no cost.

Environment

Biden's First Month in Office: 4 Key Takeaways on Climate Action for U.S. Companies

President Joe Biden has been busy in his first days in office, signing executive orders that set the stage for the environmental and social priorities for the next four years.

Responsible Production & Consumption

National Grid Renewables Breaks Ground on 200 MW Prairie Wolf Solar Project in Illinois

Minneapolis, MN, February 23, 2021 /3BL Media/ – National Grid Renewables, which includes the renewables development company formerly known as Geronimo Energy, announced today the start of construction on the 200 megawatt (MW) Prairie Wolf Solar Project (Prairie Wolf) in Coles County, Illinois.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Sappi Employee Bikes to Support a Cause

Shawn Ray, Financial Analyst at Sappi North America’s headquarters in Boston, felt a personal connection when he decided to participate in the 2019 “Pan-Mass Challenge.”

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

New Partnership Tackles Food Insecurity in North Minneapolis

UnitedHealth Group continued its commitment to rebuilding the health of the Twin Cities and addressing health equity through a new partnership with the Northside Achievement Zone (NAZ). As part of the partnership, UnitedHealth Group will provide a $1 million grant to NAZ to fund the Northside Partners for Food Delivery Program.

Diversity & Inclusion

JetBlue Reaffirms its Investment in Crewmembers with Focus on Increasing Access, Equity and Diversity

JetBlue's two new development programs focus on three career trajectories: A new pathway from frontline operational jobs to corporate services roles, and opportunities for crewmembers to pursue careers as pilots or aircraft maintenance technicians.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Caring for Communities in the Time of COVID

Throughout COVID-19, PNC has doubled down on its efforts to support employees, customers, and communities.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Generators and Essential Supplies Donated in Response to Winter Storms Uri and Viola

In the same week that Winter Storm Uri covered the 48 contiguous states in the most snow ever recorded, Winter Storm Viola quickly took its place. To help, The Home Depot Foundation and Team Depot are working with nonprofits across the region.

Diversity & Inclusion

Dow's First-ever GAAN Champions Write the History That They Want to See

Although history is typically measured by big moments, history is made every day by people who recognize they can make a difference.

Health & Healthcare

Tork Helps Restaurants Meet Guests' Hygiene Expectations

The award-winning Tork Xpressnap® dispenser range – a fully enclosed napkin system that protects napkins from dirt, spills and unnecessary contact – supports restaurants in making their guests feel safer and promotes better hygiene practices.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Somewhere Beyond the Plastic Bag Lies the Future of Retail

Through our engagement in the Beyond the Bag Initiative, and our own endeavors in Mexico and Vermont, we’re working hard to accelerate the pace of innovation and viable, sustainable solutions to replace single-use plastic bags.

Energy

Jump-Starting Electric Vehicle Charging in New Jersey

PSE&G is helping to put New Jersey on the road to clean-running electric vehicles.

Events, Media & Communications

The Virtual Conversation Continues Throughout 2021: Introducing 3BL Forum: Brands Taking Stands - LIVE!

Following the success of the first-ever 3BL Virtual Forum in October, 3BL Media is pleased to announce a new digital experience to continue the conversation around bold corporate action and activism on today's most pressing issues.

Media & Communications

“Sustainable Investing” or Just Plain “Investing” - Where Are We in 2021? Important Milestones Provide Answers...

We have traveled a far distance over the past four decades, beginning with “ethical” and “faith-based” and the more frequent “socially responsible investing”, morphing over time into “sustainable & responsible investing” and on to “ESG investing”.

Energy

Construction Set to Begin on Enbridge's Third Offshore Wind Project in France

Construction is about to start on the 448-MW Calvados offshore wind project, Enbridge’s third offshore wind farm in France, as the project secures a key investment milestone.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Truist Foundation Awards FIU's College of Business $1.7 Million to Expand Financial Literacy Program

The Truist Foundation has awarded a $1.7 million grant to Florida International University’s College of Business (FIU Business) to expand the reach of a high school financial literacy program to school systems across the U.S.

Health & Healthcare

Health Equity at Alexion

As a leader in rare disease, it is our responsibility to lead critical conversations with stakeholders and other members of the rare disease community. Health equity is one of those conversations.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

International Paper Named One of the 2021 World's Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere for the 15th Consecutive Year

International Paper has been recognized by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as one of the 2021 World’s Most Ethical Companies.

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  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. Policy and Regulation
    Cascale shares insights regarding policy and regulation impacting the consumer goods industry, and highlights how it's supporting members prepare for...
  4. Rethinking EHS Podcast
    Join us as we travel the world to uncover real stories of impact—from landfills and energy transition to workplace safety, emerging contaminants, and...
  5. Small Business Growth
    We strengthen communities and help create local jobs by investing in underserved small business owners. We fund nonprofits that are focused on...
  6. 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...
  7. 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...
  8. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  9. 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...
  10. Sustainable Operations
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  11. 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...
  12. Leadership
    Cascale demonstrates industry leadership and collaboration to drive collective action, by sharing insight into key sustainability topics inside and...
  13. 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...
  14. 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...
  15. PSEG Strength in Service, Sandy and Beyond
    Ten years after Superstorm Sandy raged across the East Coast, PSE&G continues to protect customers’ utility service from the damaging impact of...