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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Michael Williams Named Black & Veatch's CFO, Joins Company's Leadership Team

Michael Williams, Black & Veatch’s interim chief financial officer (CFO) since June, has been appointed as the company’s CFO, the global leader in critical infrastructure solutions has announced.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

LA Kings Partner With Children’s Hospital Los Angeles To Make the Season Brighter

AEG’s LA Kings adopted 30 patients from Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) as part of the club's annual Adopt-A-Family holiday program, which aims to provide local families with an extraordinary holiday season.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Western Asset Management Invests in World Bank Sustainable Development Bond for Climate Action

Western Asset Management was the sole investor in a 400 billion Indonesian rupiah-dominated ($25 million U.S. dollar equivalent) 5-year Sustainable Development Bond from the World Bank.

Environment

Climate Talks - Episode 06: Both People and Planet

What does a sustainable future look like? In this episode, we’re breaking down why a truly sustainable future needs to be not only climate secure, but equitable and just for all.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

25,000 Businesses and Counting: HerVenture's Incredible Reach in Vietnam

Since its inception, with support from Qualcomm® Wireless Reach™ for HerVenture’s launch and expansion, the app has gone from strength to strength.

Diversity & Inclusion

Abbott and Easterseals: Every Child Deserves the Best Start in Life

From delayed diagnoses to missed opportunities for age-appropriate care, too many children with disabilities – especially children in under-resourced communities – start kindergarten without much-needed support and resources.

Environment

Sports Organisations Commit to Safeguarding Nature Under New Framework

Twenty-three sports organisations, including the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as a founding partner, and the Organising Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024, signed the first-ever Sports for Nature Framework today.

Education

Keysight Introduces Credentials for Its E-Learning Program

Keysight Technologies, Inc. announced that its Keysight University program has introduced a credential program to recognize learner completion of technology-related courses and boot camps.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

MilliporeSigma's Chris Famolare Named Environment+Energy Leader 50 Honoree

Environment+Energy Leader recently named Chris Famolare, Head of Sustainable Operations at the Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany as an E+E Leader 50 honoree for 2022.

Energy

4 Things Every UST Owner and Operator Should Know

If you own or operate an underground storage tank (UST), you’re likely familiar with the dangerous consequences of complacent UST management.

Innovation & Technology

Kimberly-Clark's Pete Dulcamara Shares Vision for Humanity-Centric Innovation

Pete Dulcamara, Kimberly-Clark’s vice president of corporate research, recently spoke with Seth Adler for ‘All Things Innovation’ at the Front End of Innovation Conference to discuss how humanity-centric innovation

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

A Lesson From a Former Know-It-All: How a Learning Mindset Fuels Global Collaboration

Early in my career, I relentlessly focused on goals over people. I was like a heat-seeking missile. Not only that, but because I was sure that I already had the right answers, I only went through the motions to collaborate with others.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Cisco Networking Academy Announces Golden Bridge Award Winners While Celebrating 25 Years of Impact

As we continue to celebrate Cisco Networking Academy’s 25 years of impact, we recognize that our success is made possible through our unmatched ecosystem of partners in government, academic institutions, and non-profits around the world.

Diversity & Inclusion

New Leadership Reinforces Medtronic Foundation’s Commitment To ID&E

The Medtronic Foundation is headed into a new era with the appointment of Dr. Sally Saba as President. The Chief Inclusion & Diversity Officer at Medtronic has overseen inclusion, diversity, and equity (ID&E) at Medtronic since 2020.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

ESG Country Ratings: The Global Sustainable Competitiveness Index 2022

ESG country rating: the Global Sustainable Competitiveness Index (GSCI) measures sustainable development and green growth since 2012.

Diversity & Inclusion

Making Peloton History: Hosting Our First In-Person Adaptive Fitness Classes in Partnership With The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation

At Peloton we’re committed to fostering a sense of belonging for all of our Members and improving access to physical and mental well-being through our products, content, and community partnerships.

Diversity & Inclusion

Human Rights Campaign and Ralph Lauren-Supported Respect for Marriage Act Signed Into U.S. Law

Ralph Lauren is proud to have endorsed this legislation alongside many industry and non-industry peers through our partners at Human Rights Campaign.

Environment

Recommendations for the Federal Reserve To Consider for Its Climate Scenario Analysis Pilot Program

Many central banks and government agencies around the world have already examined the impact of climate change on a financial institution’s assets in their respective countries.

Energy

Cintas Launches First Electric Vehicle in Pilot Program

Cintas Corporation recently launched its electric vehicle pilot program in early 2022 when the first vehicle was deployed in the Los Angeles area.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

FedEx Is Creating Opportunities With HBCUs

Together with HBCU Presidents, we are focused on breaking down barriers to career opportunities for Black students.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

International Paper Joins the Fight for Literacy for Sixth Year

Amid unparalleled educational challenges brought on by COVID-19, Memphis-based International Paper has renewed its commitment to fighting childhood illiteracy, joining Coaching for Literacy as its signature partner for the sixth straight year.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Accenture Delivers 360° Value Everywhere

Accenture published its first full 360° Value Report for fiscal 2022 in tandem with an enhanced, online 360° Value Reporting Experience.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Discovery Education Services Honored With Multiple THE Journal New Product Awards

Discovery Education has been honored with multiple THE Journal 2022 New Product Awards.

Research, Reports & Publications

Rayonier 2021 Sustainability Report: Real Estate

One of the biggest threats to global forest resources is ongoing urbanization.

Environment

Kohler: Better Planet

Kohler’s approach to environmental management and sustainability is driven by our belief that we can always do better to help the planet by taking responsibility for our environmental impacts.

Latest Campaigns

  1. 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...
  2. PNC: Commitment to Early Childhood Education
    We're focusing on early learning to help children succeed. Research has shown that the first five years of a child's life is critical to long-term...
  3. AEG Celebrates Inclusion
    At AEG, we embrace inclusion and strive to create a workplace where our employees feel welcomed, valued and respected for the viewpoints, ideas...
  4. Cascale Events
    Cascale organizes and participates in a series of events, leveraging its position as a global convener of close to half the sector to bring together...
  5. Sustainability
    Leading the logistics sector towards a more sustainable future by investing in innovative green technologies, enhancing operational efficiency, and...
  6. ESG Voices: Short Podcasts Addressing the Opportunities and Challenges of ESG
    This podcast series takes a deep dive into the opportunities and challenges of ESG and what it means for businesses and communities through interviews...
  7. Local Communities
    The principals of living and working in synergy with the communities in which we operate, as well as collaborating on projects that benefit those...
  8. 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...
  9. Healthy Spaces Podcast: Season 5
    Welcome to Season 5 of Healthy Spaces by Trane Technologies, the podcast where experts and disruptors explore how climate technology and innovation...
  10. 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...
  11. Drive for MPC
    At Marathon Petroleum, our professional truck drivers share one common vision: no accidents, no injuries, and no harm to the environment. We’re proud...
  12. Goals That Inspire: Environmental Stewardship
    Through our Goals That Inspire we have established aggressive commitments with targeted and measurable metrics which will require innovation...
  13. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  14. Social Impact at Mastercard
    At Mastercard, we’re powering economies and empowering people, building a sustainable economy where everyone prospers.
  15. 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...