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Events, Media & Communications

A New GRI Biodiversity Standard Will Help Ensure Accountability on Impacts To Build Back Biodiversity

GRI North America is excited to announce that after two years of development, GRI will release GRI 101: Biodiversity 2024, which updates, expands, and replaces GRI 304: Biodiversity 2016.

Energy

5 Things To Know About Vogtle Nuclear Plant

We are building a clean energy future by investing in projects like Georgia Power Company's Vogtle Units 3 & 4. Learn how the newly built nuclear units are leading us to a brighter tomorrow.

Diversity & Inclusion

Disney UNCF Corporate Scholars Named for 2024 Cohort

Today, The Walt Disney Company and UNCF (United Negro College Fund) announced the 2024 Disney UNCF Corporate Scholars, representing high-achieving students from four-year institutions across the country, including many historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs).

Energy

Varcoe: U.S. Pause on LNG Projects Offers Canada 'Second Chance' To Be Global Player, Says Enbridge CEO

After standing on the sidelines for much of the past decade while the United States transformed itself into a global LNG powerhouse, Canada now has a monumental decision to make.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

#AViewFrom Henkel North America: Cleveland, OH

Automobiles, satellites, and home appliances are more reliable, durable, and visually appealing because of the adhesives made at Henkel’s Cleveland, Ohio facility.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

LA Kings Partners With Children’s Hospital Los Angeles To Support National Blood Donation Month

To celebrate National Blood Donor Month, AEG’s LA Kings partnered with Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) to host four blood drives that collected over 55 units of blood.

Innovation & Technology

Meet James Jackson - ekō Solutions’ Boutique Retreat Portfolio Manager

Meet James Jackson, ekō Solutions’ Boutique Retreat Portfolio Manager. He manages ekō’s vacation rental communities which are “double-recycled” shipping containers. These sleek and modern rentals are the best of both worlds – convenience meets a “get away from it all vacation.”

Environment

The Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable (BIER) Issues Results of 2023 Water, Energy, and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Benchmarking Study

The Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable (BIER) completed its 12th global benchmarking study – a comprehensive quantitative and qualitative analysis of water, energy, and emissions efficiency in the beverage industry.

Diversity & Inclusion

AEG’s Fame Forest Debuts the World’s First Digital Mandela of Inclusion in Partnership With Renowned German Sound Installation Kymat by Sven Meyer

AEG’s eco-social initiative, FAME FOREST, brought together interfaith leaders, performers and the general public to create the world’s first digital mandala symbolizing inclusion.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

CSRHub Connects to Corporate Register

CSRHub connected its data set with Corporate Register, the world’s most comprehensive online database of non-financial reporting.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Redefining Workplace Engagement: From Casual Collisions to Conscious Connections

Companies have been grasping at straws to figure out how to support teams, boost engagement, and strengthen outcomes. How can organizations maintain team cohesion and connectivity in an online work environment, and what strategies or tools are best for achieving this?

Research, Reports & Publications

Tapestry, Inc. Advances Corporate Responsibility Strategy To Drive Even Greater Impact Across Environmental, Social Impact and Diversity Commitments

Tapestry, Inc. (NYSE: TPR), a house of iconic accessories and lifestyle brands consisting of Coach, Kate Spade, and Stuart Weitzman, today released its Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Corporate Responsibility (CR) report, outlining the company’s progress and efforts towards key environment

Innovation & Technology

Why Great Chemistry Is Key to a More Sustainable Future

People often don’t associate chemistry companies with sustainability, clean tech, or decarbonization. However, upon closer examination, the technologies propelling us toward a net-zero economy are fundamentally rooted in chemistry.

Energy

Utility Boardroom Benefits of Advanced Wireless Networks

As boardroom executives focus on their energy transition, it is essential that their private network be part of the strategy. A utility’s ability to integrate renewables and distributed energy resources (DERs) at scale is directly dependent upon its communication network.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Northwestern Mutual Dedicates $3 Million To Help Residents in Milwaukee’s Underserved Communities Achieve Homeowner Status

Despite gains in education and earnings, the racial wealth gap remains a deep issue in America. According to the Federal Reserve Board, Black Americans' net worth is 70% below that of non-Black households.

Innovation & Technology

CES & HARMAN EXPLORE 2024: HARMAN Raises the Bar on Consumer Experiences in Las Vegas

This January, HARMAN returned to Las Vegas to unveil our latest products and technologies designed to enable more connected and personalized experiences in two expansive showcases at CES and HARMAN EXPLORE.

Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainability in Sport Will Take Sacrifices

IOC Athletes’ Commission member Oluseyi “Seyi” Smith, who competed in both summer and winter editions of the Olympic Games, explains how technology, travel and climate change affect bobsleigh, and how the wider sporting sector can become more sustainable.

Events, Media & Communications

Recapping the 2023 Nevada Youth Homelessness Summit Hosted by Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth and Sands

On November 8, Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth (NPHY) and Sands co-presented the 2023 Nevada Youth Homelessness Summit at The Smith Center for Performing Arts, with support from the UNLV Greenspun College of Urban Affairs and the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

KeyBank and The Hometown Foundation in Connecticut Join Forces To Sponsor New Hamden Police K-9 Officer Jet

KeyBank’s Hamden, Connecticut branch recently had a very special guest visit its lobby. On December 16th, branch manager Alana Dina and her staff hosted a community Meet & Greet to introduce the public to Hamden Police Department’s newest K-9 patrol dog, Jet.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

AB: The Unintended Exposure to Risks of Modern Slavery

Did you know that a typical day at work could bring unintended exposure to risks of Modern Slavery?

Responsible Production & Consumption

SEE Launches Compostable Protein Packaging Tray at IPPE 2024

Global packaging solutions provider SEE has launched the first compostable food tray proven for food processing. Developed as a replacement for EPS foam, the CRYOVAC® brand compostable overwrap tray marks a significant shift toward sustainability for the industry.

Events, Media & Communications

Stay Up to Date With Nasdaq’s 2024 Asia-Pacific ESG Reporting & Events Calendar

Planning for ESG reporting, disclosures, and events can be a challenging undertaking. There are countless events and submission deadlines to track, several of which have limited timeframes each year for participation, and the dates are not always easy to track down.

Events, Media & Communications

IWBI Launches WELL for Residential Program With 25 Pilot Participants and Nearly 30,000 Enrolled Homes

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) today announced its new WELL for residential program, launching with 25 global pilot participants that have enrolled nearly 30,000 homes and residences.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Mondelēz 2022 Snacking Made Right Report: Community Impact & Employee Volunteering

Through our Mondelēz International Changemakers program, our people give their time, talents, and treasure to help make a positive impact on their communities aligned with our Snacking Made Right priorities.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CNH’s Design Center Wins Four Good Design Awards

Product designs from CNH’s global agriculture brands Case IH and New Holland have been honored with four Good Design Awards.

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...