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Research, Reports & Publications

From the Fifth Third Bancorp 2021 ESG Report: Operational Sustainability

Operational sustainability, the reduction of Fifth Third’s environmental and carbon footprint, has been key to our environmental sustainability program since its inception in 2010.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Regions Bank and the Regions Foundation Launch Response for Mississippi Water Crisis

The Regions Foundation, an Alabama based nonprofit initiative funded primarily by Regions Bank, on Friday announced a $25,000 grant to the United Way of the Capital Area in support of the Jackson Water Crisis Relief Fund.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Looking to the Future: Environmental Remediation Beyond Kentucky and Indiana?

What happens when LBX expands beyond its backyard? Where to next? This blog takes a 30,000-foot view of the state of industry impacted land in the country.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Heroes Work Here: PSE&G Employee Donates Kidney To Save Stranger's Life

It seemed like a normal work day in Gas Distribution & Field Construction, a few weeks before the 2020 pandemic hit, but when a coworker entered Office Administrator Liz Sylvester’s office on a routine matter – Sylvester knew something was wrong.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Purpose 360: A New Future of Work and Wealth With Ownership Works

Pete Stavros, Founder of Ownership Works, joins Carol to explain the nonprofit’s approach to broad-based employee ownership and its proven impact on company culture, financial returns, and employees’ financial security.

Health & Healthcare

Illumina Genomics Forum To Feature Tennis Legend Chris Evert on the Role Genomics Played in Her Cancer Fight

Illumina, a global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies, today announced that it will feature International Tennis Hall of Fame member Chris Evert as a special guest at its inaugural Illumina Genomics Forum (IGF) on October 1.

Social Impact & Volunteering

City of Providence Announces Microenterprise Accelerator Program

Mayor Jorge O. Elorza today joined Lisa Ranglin, Founder, President & CEO of the Rhode Island Black Business Association, Oscar Mejias, Chief Executive Officer of the RI Hispanic Chamber of Commerce,

Research, Reports & Publications

Mondelēz 2021 Snacking Made Right Report: Community Impact

In 2021, we continued to migrate our impact investing through our Sustainable Futures strategy, as we completed the Mondelēz International Foundation multiyear program to help children and families adopt lifelong healthy habits.

Innovation & Technology

Tetra Tech-Designed FEMA App Launches on iOS and Android

Bluewater Federal Solutions, part of the Tetra Tech Federal IT Group, supported the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to redesign and develop the new FEMA mobile app to support disaster survivors.

Sustainable Development Goals

IWBI Announces New Governance Council Appointments - 2022

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) announced today the appointment of several new members to its Governance Council.

Events, Media & Communications

TIE Global Artisans Joins the United Nations Conscious Fashion and Lifestyle Network UNGA77 Luncheon As Supporting Partner

"TIE Global Artisans is intent on affecting large-scale systems change," says Renay Loper, Vice President of Program Innovation and Head of TIE Global Artisans.

Environment

Canadian Annabelle M. Rayson Wins Stockholm Junior Water Prize 2022

Annabelle M. Rayson from Canada receives the prestigious 2022 Stockholm Junior Water Prize for her research on how to treat and prevent harmful algae blooms.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

kate spade new york Partner Abahizi Rwanda Awarded 'Best for the World 2022' B Corp™

For context, Best for the World recognizes the top-performing B Corps creating the greatest positive impact. More than a badge of honor, it provides an opportunity for recognized companies to share knowledge, learnings, and best practices.

Energy

Intelligent RAN Site Power Management Can Save You Energy and Power

This blog explores how to apply intelligent power management at your RAN sites. I think you’ll be surprised with how much money you can save, help contribute to corporate ESG goals for sustainability, and make the world a greener place.

Education

Employee Training: eLearning, Virtual Training, and Microlearning Explained

Now is the perfect time for employees to refresh their training and learn a new lesson or two. Choosing the right training path for your employees can mean the difference between keeping them engaged or having them zone out.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

FedEx Business Spotlight: B100 Architects

B100 Architects is an award winning creative, sustainable design studio focusing on delivering efficient and healthy spaces for people and the planet.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Lenovo Partners With Ashoka's Network of Changemakers to Create Kinder, More Innovative Cities

As part of the Kind City initiative, Lenovo will empower networks of Ashoka changemakers across the Southern Hemisphere to drive positive social change, build community, and shape a brighter future

Education

Tools To Empower Students Today for the Future of College Success

September is College Savings Month, a time to raise awareness about the importance of planning financially for college.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

New Fellowship Program Allows Technical Leaders To Advance the Industries They Serve

CRB – a leading global provider of sustainable engineering, architecture, consulting and construction solutions to the life sciences and food and beverage industries – announces the creation of its new Fellowship program.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Accelerating Mechanical Recycling: Dow Becomes First To Achieve Traceability and Recycled Content Certification for PE Compounds

Dow (NYSE: DOW) announced recently its post-consumer recycled-rich resins, REVOLOOP™, are the first polyethylene (PE) compounds to be certified in accordance with the Standard UNE-EN 15343 for plastics recycling traceability and recycled content.

Social Impact & Volunteering

RW Staff Picks 2022: Our Favorite Books Selected for You

RW Staff Picks lists some of the books that are guiding and shaping our perspectives, our lives and our work right now at RW - from social impact to personal development to history and more!

Environment

How Your Business Can Achieve Climate Neutrality

If we’re going to stop global temperatures from rising above the maximum safe level of 1.5 degrees Celsius as a result of climate change, the UN reports that we must collectively achieve climate neutrality by 2050. Your business can help.

Green Infrastructure

Black & Veatch To Lead Multi-Year Resilient Infrastructure Program in Miami-Area Village of Key Biscayne

As increasing tropical storm events and rising sea levels spur waterfront communities to harden their infrastructure, Key Biscayne has selected Black & Veatch to help develop more resilient, sustainable infrastructure systems.

Innovation & Technology

Virgin Atlantic, Corendon Dutch Airlines and Albawings Adopt Boeing's Digital Sustainability Solutions

Virgin Atlantic, Corendon Dutch Airlines and Albawings have selected Boeing’s Jeppesen FliteDeck Advisor (FDA) digital solution to optimize operational efficiency and reduce fuel consumption across their fleets of Boeing aircraft.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

“Unlimited Possibilities”- How KFC China “Angel Restaurants” Employees Achieved Their Dreams

“With Yum China, “Angel Employees” like me can enjoy the same career path as other employees. Now, I have the opportunity to finally realize my dream of earning a bachelor’s degree,” said Liu.

Latest Campaigns

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    At Trane Technologies, uplifting our communities and workforce is the key to our continued success. We focus on broadening access to education...
  2. Collaboration and Partnership
    Cascale shares updates on its strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders geared toward shifting the industry into one that gives back more than...
  3. Cascale Governance
    Cascale shares updates from its Board of Directors who serve as the principal governing body and are responsible for setting the strategic direction...
  4. PSEG People & Communities
    PSEG is committed to improving the lives of our customers, our employees and the diverse communities we serve throughout New Jersey and Long Island...
  5. Making the World a Better Home | Our Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
    We believe diversity strengthens us and the best ideas come from diverse teams working together. Creating a positive workplace for everyone means...
  6. Scotts Miracle-Gro | Environment Improvement
    Earth's beauty and resources should be appreciated now and preserved for generations to come. Discover the stewardship initiatives underway to protect...
  7. Leading ESG & Sustainability Stewardship
    The new CNH continues on its longstanding path of excellence in sustainability, which is recognized by the foremost authorities.
  8. Social Impact at Mastercard
    At Mastercard, we’re powering economies and empowering people, building a sustainable economy where everyone prospers.
  9. Investing in our Communities
    We invest in sustainable community outcomes that improve lives.
  10. 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...
  11. FedEx | Empowering Entrepreneurs
    Advancing women and minority-owned small businesses and entrepreneurs around the world. Small to mid-sized businesses power their local economies and...
  12. Opportunity for All
    At Trane Technologies, uplifting our communities and workforce is the key to our continued success. We focus on broadening access to education...
  13. 2025: Entergy helps customers beat the heat
    This summer, Entergy helped our customers across our service area beat the heat this summer through a number of initiatives aimed to help them save...
  14. FedEx Cares | Overall
    FedEx Cares is our global community engagement program and one way that we live out our purpose of connecting people and possibilities. Our goal is to...
  15. AEG's Commitment to Sustainable Operations
    AEG's sustainability initiatives are designed to reduce our consumption of the planet’s limited resources. Through our comprehensive sustainability...