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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Henkel Named to Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2024

Henkel has been recognized as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2024 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.

Events, Media & Communications

New White Paper Shares Corporate Strategies To Support Bird Populations

Birds are of pivotal importance to the environment and to human well-being.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Supporting ‘Vital and Truly Remarkable’ Organizations in the Sussex Region

Creative Heart is one of about 160 charities, community groups and non-profits in the Sussex region supported by the Rampion Community Benefit Fund. Those organizations serve nearly a million residents living near the Rampion Offshore Wind Project.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

CSRHub Adds ESG Playbook to Its Referral Program

CSRHub and ESG Playbook's partnership provides users with access to both a broad, stable source of ESG ratings and a robust sustainability reporting platform.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Junior Achievement of Oregon and SW Washington Receives $225,000 From KeyBank

Junior Achievement of Oregon and SW Washington has announced a grant of $225,000 from KeyBank to launch the expansion of its JA Capstone Program. The funds will support upgrades to its S.E. Portland facilities and spearhead a major initiative to serve more Oregon and Washington.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Global Sustainable Finance Insights Series | Sustainability Reporting in Financial Services

​In this edition of the Insights Series, we look at the key themes in ESG reporting and the main responsibilities of those specialist functions across investment management, banking and insurance and private markets.

Events, Media & Communications

Join Pepco at the 2024 DC Auto Show and Experience the Electric Vehicle Ride and Drive and More!

We’re proud to once again be a sponsor at the Washington D.C. Auto Show for a fifth year! The District’s premier annual auto show is held at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and offers car enthusiast a chance to see hundreds of vehicles, including electric vehicles.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

How To Get a Bundle To Save a Bundle! (And Other Tips To Get Financially Fit)

Chad is one of the experts helping guide people to a healthier bank account during Financial Wellness Month — which lands annually in January — and beyond.

Education

Revolutionizing K-12 Learning With the Help of Chromebooks

Lenovo continues to innovate and partner with Google for Education to bring the best devices and software together to deliver the best experience for students and educators.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Albertsons Companies’ Southern California Division Associates Volunteer for MLK Day of Service

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, associates in Albertsons' Southern California Division volunteered at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum for the MLK Day of Service hosted by L.A. Works.

Events, Media & Communications

With Harmonized Sustainability Reporting Requirements on the Horizon, Companies Must Prepare Now or Be Left Scrambling

Global sustainability reporting is finally on the brink of unifying around a set of disclosure requirements for climate and other environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues.

Diversity & Inclusion

U.S. Bank Celebrates the Year of the Dragon With Red Envelopes, Calendars

2024 is the Year of the Dragon – the Wood Dragon, to be precise. This year the two-week-long Chinese New Year holiday begins on February 10, 2024, and U.S. Bank is celebrating across its footprint with employees, clients and communities.

Green Infrastructure

Adaptive Re-use and Modernization for Existing Data Centers

Data centers are a critical part of modern business operations, and their importance is only growing as more data is generated and artificial intelligence puts added pressure on capacities. Many older data centers are struggling to keep up with the demands of modern technology.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Franklin Templeton Employees Embrace the Spirit of Giving Through Involved HOLIDAYS Campaign

This year, the firm’s global volunteer program, Involved, introduced Involved HOLIDAYS, a special volunteer campaign building upon the momentum of June’s Impact Days to extend the spirit of giving beyond that month and make an impact during the holiday season.

Research, Reports & Publications

Cintas Corporation Provides Annual Update on Key Safety and Sustainability Business Initiatives

Cintas Corporation today published its 2023 Sustainability Report, which provides an update on the company’s continued efforts to elevate its corporate, environmental, social and governance impact – People, Planet, Workday.

Events, Media & Communications

Stay Up to Date With Nasdaq’s 2024 European ESG Reporting & Events Calendar

With ever more ESG reporting frameworks, ratings, and events coming about, it is important to identify and prioritise those most impactful to your ESG program, as resourcing all of these is unrealistic for most organisations.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

More Affordable Housing for Seniors: Regions Bank Announces Transaction Supporting Freedom Village

Regions Bank on Thursday announced it has facilitated an equity investment that will expand access to affordable housing for seniors in Montgomery.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KeyBank Provides $34.3 Million of Financing for the Rehabilitation of Six Affordable Housing Properties in Chicago

KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment (CDLI) provided a $34.3 million in construction and permanent financing through the HUD 221(d)(4) Mortgage Insurance program to facilitate the substantial rehabilitation of six low-income apartment buildings.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Taco Bell Foundation Celebrates Canadian Launch With $40,000 Raised

The Taco Bell Foundation has raised $40,000 for Junior Achievement Canada since the nonprofit organization launched fundraising efforts in Canada last summer.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Rockwell Automation Earns Perfect Score on the 2023 Corporate Equality Index for 11th Consecutive Year

Rockwell Automation has received a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation’s 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How Sustana Is Uniting To Lead a Clean Materials Movement

In the wake of the landmark agreement at COP28 last December aimed at curtailing global emissions, the spotlight has shifted to a critical yet often overlooked aspect of our fight against climate change: the sourcing of clean materials.

Energy

SLR Acquires ITPEnergised

SLR, global leaders in full-spectrum sustainability solutions strengthens capabilities in global renewables market with latest acquisition.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How Neil Doherty and Sysco’s Culinary Team Help Operators Meet Today’s Labor Challenges

Neil Doherty’s official job title at Sysco is senior director of global culinary development, but it wouldn't be wrong to call him “chief problem solver” for the broadline distributor.

Environment

Duke Energy Gives Away Trees To Celebrate Florida Arbor Day

In honor of Florida Arbor Day, Duke Energy Florida is collaborating with the Arbor Day Foundation’s Energy-Saving Trees program to give away 900 trees to Florida customers.

Sustainable Development Goals

From the SEE Impact Report: Reducing Energy Consumption

Global packaging solutions provider SEE is implementing measures to increase energy efficiency and implementation of renewable energy sources across the value chain.

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...