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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Discover Eastman’s Six Principles Driving Innovation

Our six principles for the circular economy outline these parameters and can serve as a guide for the industry and policymakers to help propel closed-loop recycling and reduce environmental and social consequences of the material industry.

Innovation & Technology

Sappi North America and Biophilica Partner to Launch the First Plastic-Free Leather Alternative of Its Kind

Sappi North America Inc., announced its collaboration with Biophilica, the company behind Treekind®. Treekind is one of the only plastic free leather alternatives that is 100% biobased, home compostable, non-toxic, and PETA vegan certified.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Baker Tilly’s Insights on How Senior Living Boards of Directors Can Drive Organizational Excellence in 2024

The boards of directors for senior living organizations play a crucial role in ensuring financial integrity and operational efficiency. It is imperative for boards to remain attentive to emerging industry trends to proactively address potential challenges and capitalize on opport

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Habitat for Humanity and Whirlpool Corporation Celebrate 25 Years of Building Thriving, Sustainable Communities Around the World

Since 1999, Habitat for Humanity and Whirlpool Corporation have worked together to help improve lives and increase access to safe, resilient and affordable homes in communities around the world. Today, Whirlpool and Habitat mark the 25th anniversary of their collaboration.

Research, Reports & Publications

Explore the Methodology and Findings of “The $44 Billion Sustainability Opportunity” Report

The latest report from the research technology company Glow, in collaboration with 3BL, TriplePundit and panel partner Cint, The $44 Billion Sustainability Opportunity for Brands is stirring up attention and sparking conversation.

Diversity & Inclusion

#GenderEqualOlympics: Celebrating Full Gender Parity on the Field of Play at Paris 2024

The IOC has distributed quota places equally to female and male athletes – 50:50. For the first time in Olympic history, there will be full gender parity on the field of play.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Sustainable and Responsible Finance

A strong lever for promoting more responsible development is sustainable finance, i.e. that whose products and investment decisions take into account environmental, social and corporate governance factors.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

LA Kings Players Brighten Spirits at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) in Recognition of Make March Matter

In support of the franchise’s on-going partnership with Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA), all active roster players from the LA Kings volunteered their time to bring joy and inspiration to young patients and their families at CHLA.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Making Bold Moves Toward a Strong, Vibrant Community

Whether she’s delivering a speech to community leaders or brainstorming over a cup of coffee, Rhonda Whitaker Hurtt can capture the essence of her job in a few passionate words.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Wells Fargo Joins Forces With ICON To Support Initiative 99 Global Architecture Competition To Design Homes for $99,000

Wells Fargo is joining forces with ICON to support Initiative 99 global architecture competition to design 3D-printed affordable homes for $99,000 or less.

Events, Media & Communications

Ceres Honors Climate Champions With BICEP Awards

Last week, while dozens of business leaders gathered in Washington, D.C. to push for ambitious federal climate policy at LEAD on a Clean Economy 2024, we at Ceres also took time to reflect on the last year.

Research, Reports & Publications

Majority of Asia Pacific Real Estate Companies and Investment Funds Aim To Achieve Net Zero by 2050: CBRE Survey

The role of Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO*) is rapidly gaining prominence among the Asia Pacific region as investors display increased appetite for sustainable portfolios, according to CBRE’s Asia Pacific Real Estate Chief Sustainability Officer Survey.

Diversity & Inclusion

International Women’s Day: Meet MPC Engineering Director Jeannette Jones

“I’d encourage women to consider a career in engineering because there are many different types of engineering roles to explore. Engineers are often well compensated, and it’s a lot of fun,” she shared.

Environment

National Zero Emission Freight Corridor Strategy Will Advance Fleet Electrification Across the U.S. Economy

Ceres applauds the U.S. Department of Energy, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and the U.S. Department of Transportation for their all-of-government coordinated strategy to expand the deployment of infrastructure to support clean freight by 2040 in four phases.

Diversity & Inclusion

HARMAN Creates New Pathways for Women in Science

HARMAN is helping to create new pathways for women in science through its collaborative efforts with partners such as the 1,000 Dreams Fund. HARMAN aims to eliminate barriers and ignite inspiration among the next generation of female leaders pursuing careers in STEAM fields.

Environment

Pennsylvania Policies Will Spark Increased Renewable Energy Build-Out, Helping Businesses Meet Goals

Ceres and major companies doing business in Pennsylvania welcome two newly proposed policies from the administration of Gov.

Events, Media & Communications

New FedEx HBCU Student Ambassador Program Cohort Unveiled in a “Super” Way

FedEx announced the third cohort of the FedEx HBCU-Student Ambassador Program in a very super way - with help from HBCU student and famous alum.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Cascale Joins Stakeholders at the OECD Forum

Andrew Martin, executive vice president at Cascale (formerly the Sustainable Apparel Coalition), recently joined a panel at the OECD Forum on Due Diligence in the Garment and Footwear Sector in Paris.

Environment

Preparing for 4 New EU Environmental Regulations in 2024

The European Union is well on its way to implementing a series of pivotal environmental regulations that cover everything from water quality to carbon emissions and biodiversity preservation.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Unlocking Opportunity for Female Entrepreneurs Through Non-Traditional Financing

There are a number of ways capital providers can meet the needs of female entrepreneurs when it comes to financing.

Green Infrastructure

This Company Is Making Freight Transportation Cleaner

Depending on the application, the road conditions and the type of cargo transported, the new system generates fuel savings that can reach up to 25%, also providing less wear on the components and less waste in the environment.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Kohler’s Hidden Gem: Employee Malcolm Smith’s Artistic Legacy Enhances Huntsville Plant

When Malcolm Smith joined our Huntsville, AL, team back in 1997, he brought an unexpected talent that goes far beyond the tubs and showers he helps build.

Events, Media & Communications

Chemours Supports 35th Annual Salem County, New Jersey Science Fair

March 6th marked an exciting time in Salem County, New Jersey where our Chambers Works manufacturing site is centrally located.

Responsible Production & Consumption

How Fashion Brands Can Leverage Higg BRM for Decision-Making, Compliance

Cascale (formerly the Sustainable Apparel Coalition) recently launched the latest version of the Higg Brand and Retail Module (BRM), a part of the Higg Index suite of tools.

Sustainable Development Goals

Winter Sports Beyond Borders: Decentralising Winter Sports To Create a Global, Sustainable Legacy

Thanks to these farsighted programmes of the Olympic Movement, I could scale these heights, and now want to ensure that future Indian athletes have more such opportunities. I see winter sport as a vehicle for social mobility and sustainable development.

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...