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Innovation & Technology

Pursuing Sustainability and Productivity Gains With Digital Project Delivery

WSP, as a world-leading design and consulting firm, is committed to working with contractors and builders to transform our industry and provide leadership in DPD to enable projects to be built faster and with less risk.

Sustainable Development Goals

Greater Collaboration and Transparency in Reporting Are Key to a More Sustainable Semiconductor Industry

The threat posed by climate change is motivating efforts around the world to improve corporate sustainability, reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and limit global temperature rise to 1.5°C under the Paris Agreement.

Diversity & Inclusion

Southern Company Invests in Advancing Racial Equity and Social Justice

In 2021, we invested more than $66 million to advance racial equity and social justice in our communities as part of a larger commitment to invest $225 million through 2025.

Diversity & Inclusion

UniWorld Group, Inc., Connecting Brands With Multicultural Consumers Since 1969 and Partnering With The Home Depot for More Than 20 Years

Today, UWG is the longest-standing, full-service, multicultural advertising and marketing agency in the United States, and has been partnering with The Home Depot for more than 20 years.

Sustainable Development Goals

Illumina Among First in the World to Receive Approval of Science-Based Net-Zero Target

Illumina, Inc., a global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies, announced today it is among the first group of companies worldwide to receive approval of its net-zero targets by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)

Environment

Climate Action for Suppliers Helps Make HP's Supply Chain More Sustainable

In 2021, HP announced a range of ambitious climate action targets, including a commitment to be net zero by 2040 — a full decade ahead of the Paris Agreement.

Responsible Production & Consumption

How an ‘Internal Water Price’ Helps Companies Make Better Decisions

Too often, water is seen as a low-cost commodity—and not the precious resource vital to life and business that it is. Setting an internal price focused on the true value of water helps leaders better understand and manage risk.

Energy

Emerging Trends in Biofuels: ESG and the Energy Transition

We are increasingly seeing the need for companies to incorporate ESG risks into their enterprise risk management. This increased demand for ESG is happening across all industries – so what does this mean for the biofuels industry?

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

SkysTheLimit.org Celebrates Disability Pride Month; Supports Differently Abled Entrepreneurs

SkysTheLimit.org (“Sky’s the Limit”) is pleased to celebrate all the differently abled entrepreneurs who are pursuing their passions and interests by building their business from the ground up.

Innovation & Technology

How 6G Will Change the Way We Interact With Technology

Mobile providers are accelerating their rollout of the flexible, low-latency, multi-gigabit-per-second communications network known as 5G.

Responsible Production & Consumption

How We're Delivering Progress on Cocoa Sustainability

Our pledge to invest half a billion dollars in these communities by 2030 is translating to meaningful results on the ground, helping to keep children in school, helping to diversify and increase incomes, giving farmers the support to build thriving businesses and protecting forests.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

From the Fifth Third Bancorp 2021 ESG Report: Our Approach to Sustainability

Our approach to corporate sustainability and ESG is focused on doing well by doing good.

Research, Reports & Publications

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Vary Dramatically Across U.S. Oil and Gas Companies, According to Updated Analysis

Analysis from Ceres and Clean Air Task Force benchmarking the relative emissions intensity and total reported methane, carbon dioxide, and nitrous oxide emissions of over 300 U.S. oil and gas producers finds variation between companies and basins.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Internet Essentials Progress Report: Making a Difference in the Lives of Millions of People

Just over 10 years ago, Comcast began an unprecedented journey to help connect under-resourced and unconnected Americans to the life-changing power of the Internet.

Research, Reports & Publications

4 in 5 Asia Pacific Consumers Have Experienced Effects of Climate Change and Recognize the Importance of Environmental Sustainability

Herbalife Nutrition launches its Asia Pacific Simply Recycle Challenge to encourage collective action against climate change

Environment

A Look at Biodiversity Restoration and Renewable Energy in the Ocean

The ocean can play an important role in helping meet urgent global climate goals. We can harness this potential by restoring ocean health and marine biodiversity.

Research, Reports & Publications

IBM Impact: Making a Lasting, Positive Impact in Business Ethics, Our Environment, and Communities

Recently, IBM launched IBM Impact, a new framework for the company's environmental, social, and governance (ESG) work that reflects how IBM aspires to create a more sustainable, equitable, and ethical future.

Research, Reports & Publications

New Research: Fashion Shoppers' Post-Purchase Selfies Are Key to Cutting the Rising Volume of Online Returns

61% of US and UK consumers say seeing visual user-generated content (UGC) from other customers can reduce the growing number of fashion ecommerce returns which is hitting retailers’ profitability and sustainability goals.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Steer Your Career: Map Your Way to Professional Success in CSR

Discover must-knows and resources to excel in your social impact career - everything from tips to identify your personal values, to experiences you should highlight on your resume, and must-reads to stay apprised of the latest trends in ESG and CSR.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

$15 Million Veteran Loan Fund Closes Its First Round With Support From Wells Fargo

The Veteran Loan Fund announced today it has raised $15 million to support current and aspiring veteran entrepreneurs, including seed funding from Wells Fargo.

Diversity & Inclusion

More Than Just a Job: Marcus Felder on Blackstone's Career Pathways™ Program

Career Pathways is our program for Blackstone portfolio companies that provides them with the tools and resources to recruit, retain and advance employees from diverse and historically under-represented communities.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

SAP Receives 75 Employer of Choice Awards in the First Half of 2022

SAP has continued its success by receiving 75 employer of choice awards globally after the second quarter of 2022.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Newlight Selects Black & Veatch To Design Aircarbon Production Plant in Ohio

Looking to significantly expand its regenerative practice of transforming air and greenhouse gas into a biodegradable, plastic-like material called “Aircarbon,” Newlight Technologies has chosen decarbonization solutions leader Black & Veatch to design the biotechnology company’s first commercial-scale plant.

Events, Media & Communications

EcoVadis Accelerates Sustainability Intelligence Capabilities With Acquisition of ecotrek

EcoVadis, the leading provider of globally trusted business sustainability ratings, today announced the acquisition of ecotrek, a sustainability data mining company.

Social Impact & Volunteering

In Central Indiana, KeyBank Teammates Step Up To Help Their Community on Neighbors Make the Difference Day

On Tuesday June 7, 2022, KeyBank teammates in Central Indiana took time out of their workday to serve their community and volunteer during Neighbors Make the Difference Day.

Latest Campaigns

  1. 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...
  2. FedEx | Reports
    Find archived annual FedEx Cares and other CSR-related reports, covering enterprise-wide strategies, goals, programs and progress across the fiscal...
  3. Pursuing Possibility with Principle
    This highlights our firm’s values: We do the right thing and put our clients first.
  4. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  5. IWBI | WELL Building Standard
    Our built environment can shape our habits and choices, regulate our sleep-wake cycle, drive us toward healthy and unhealthy choices, and passively...
  6. GoDaddy | Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
    Diverse teams build better products — period. At GoDaddy, we make apps and services that our worldwide community of entrepreneurs can relate to. Our...
  7. 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...
  8. Whole Planet
    Whole Planet, a pillar of Whole Foods Market Foundation, helps people living in poverty build long-term financial resilience through income growth...
  9. 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...
  10. Responsible Investing
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  11. 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...
  12. Corporate Social Responsibility
    Whirlpool Corporation has several CSR partners including United Way, Habitat for Humanity International, Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Consulada...
  13. INtersections: Dow's 2024 Progress Report
    Team Dow remains agile and focused on taking proactive actions to improve profitability in the midst of persistent macroeconomic challenges, while...
  14. 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...
  15. Policy and Regulation
    Cascale shares insights regarding policy and regulation impacting the consumer goods industry, and highlights how it's supporting members prepare for...