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Research, Reports & Publications

Lost in Translation: How To Navigate Top Investors ESG Priorities

One of the key observable ESG trends for both issuers and investors alike is the confusion in the market on which ESG topics are most relevant.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Global Standard for Biodiversity Impacts One Step Closer

A proposed reporting standard that seeks to unlock accountability for the impacts organizations have on the natural world, informing the global response to a deepening biodiversity crisis, has been made available.

Education

KeyBank, in Partnership With the First Niagara Foundation, Helps Fund Collaborative Program at Field & Fork Network

Niagara Falls High School students will have an opportunity to enhance their education and receive professional development thanks to an investment from two foundations focused on strengthening Niagara County. Food Pathways.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Oportun Wins Rivel 5.0 Award for Management Access

Oportun, a mission-driven fintech and digital banking platform, announced today that the company was recognized by Rivel, Inc. with a 2022 Rivel 5.0 Investor Award for Management Access.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Booster® Named to Inc.'s 2022 Best in Business List in Logistics and Transportation Category

Congratulations to Booster! Recognized as a 2022 Inc. Best In Business honoree in the Logistics & Transportation category. We are so proud of the work our employees, customers & partners have put in to make a positive change in the world.

Sustainable Development Goals

Bayer: Sustainability Stakeholder Engagement

Bayer is a member of several multi-stakeholder platforms to develop collaborative new solutions to become an impact generator.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Bee Better Certification Program Authorizes SCS Global Services as Certifier

SCS Global Services announced it has been approved as an authorized certification body to the Bee Better Certification Standard.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Gildan Extends Its Partnership With Room To Read Bangladesh

Gildan has extended its partnership with Room to Read in Bangladesh, an organization which aims to reduce the gender gap in education, and make literacy and education accessible to girls and young women.

Research, Reports & Publications

YKK Reports 18.2% Decrease in GHG Emissions

YKK Corporation has released “This is YKK 2022,” the company’s annual integrated report on medium-term management strategies, value creation aimed at long-term sustainable growth, and sustainability initiatives for YKK’s fastening business.

Research, Reports & Publications

Circadian Cocktails, Savory Sips, Frivolous Flavors, and More Are Shaping Spirits Consumption in 2023

As the mindful drinking movement matures, consumers will expect similar values from the brands they interact with, encouraging ongoing moves toward sustainability and community-building within the industry.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Trane Technologies Recognized for Commitments to Diversity and Inclusion, Veterans

Trane Technologies has earned several prestigious rankings recognizing the company’s ongoing commitments to diversity and inclusion and supporting veterans.

Health & Healthcare

Direct Relief and International Diabetes Federation Provide Vital Access to Health Care Through Global Diabetes Partnership

The Global Diabetes Partnership was created to encourage healthcare companies to donate diabetes-related medical products to countries experiencing a crisis and lower-income countries that lack consistent access to diabetes products.

Education

From the Fifth Third 2021 ESG Report: Developing Employees

Fifth Third’s learning platform, Degreed, provides a single, fluid skill-development experience that empowers employees to expand their knowledge and skills on demand.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Direct Relief and FedEx Fight Cholera Outbreak in Haiti

In November, FedEx helped Direct Relief move more than 2,000 pounds of critically needed cholera treatment supplies to Haiti.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Tapestry Achieves 2025 Goal of 100,000 Volunteer Hours Two-and-a-Half Years Early

Today Tapestry is proud to announce we have achieved our 2025 goal of completing 100,000 volunteer service hours globally in our communities – two-and-a-half years early!

Social Impact & Volunteering

Volunteerism: Engaging With Our Communities for the Good of Generations

Volunteering is part of a legacy of care upon which Henkel was founded, and it remains our mission to reimagine what communities can look like and find ways to improve lives and help people thrive.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Bread of Life, Inc. Teams Up With the Quest Diagnostics Foundation and Local Community Partners To Improve Access to Healthcare and Create Job Opportunities for Underserved Communities

Bread of Life, Inc. announced the launch of the Healthy Houston Collective program, in partnership with the Quest Diagnostics Foundation, to improve access to affordable healthcare in underserved communities and reduce health disparities in Houston.

Education

Next-Level Networking in the Digital Business World

As busy entrepreneurs, Jevon Wooden and Samantha Sinclair know to focus on what matters. Wooden is the founder of the coaching business Live Not Loathe in Houston, Texas; Sinclair’s college prep company is Pathway to Purpose in Brooklyn, New York.

Diversity & Inclusion

Women Making Small Gains, but Still Troublingly Under-Represented in the C-Suite

Pipeline giant Enbridge Inc., which won an award from the global non-profit Catalyst earlier this year for its work increasing women's representation and inclusion across its work force.

Responsible Production & Consumption

How a Box Is Made

We are proud to present *How a Box is Made* by International Paper. In the video, we take a deep dive into the manufacturing of a corrugated box from forest to customer.

Diversity & Inclusion

Helping People Get to the Top of Their Tree To Enjoy Their View

As part of our celebration of Diversity and Inclusion Awareness Month, our Global Head of Diversity and Inclusion, Emma Birchall, interviewed Selina to find out what she’s learned along the way and how she drives inclusion in her work.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

IKEA on the Circular Economy: Consumer Behavior Must Change

Mountains of mattresses in landfills are becoming a global environmental nightmare. According to The Guardian, the U.S. alone throws away 18.2 million mattresses a year, but there are only 56 facilities available to recycle them.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Design Miami/ 2022 Installation Features Sustainable Kohler WasteLAB Tiles

The hammam highlights Debs’ ability to distill culture and craftsmanship to create emotional resonance married with Kohler’s design and material expertise and commitment to environmental sustainability.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Sands Aims to Reduce Food Waste Through Comprehensive Strategy

The United Nations has designated September 29 as International Day of Awareness on Food Loss and Waste Reduction to raise awareness about the prevalence of food loss and educate on ways to reduce food waste and build more resilient food systems.

Environment

What Is Remediation: Terminology and Approaches (Part 1)

In this series of articles, we explain some basic remediation terminology and different approaches as well as offer a response to the common question of remediation costing.

Latest Campaigns

  1. AEG's Commitment to Social Impact and Volunteerism
    AEG embraces its responsibility to enrich the lives of people in the communities around the world where we do business, and to use business to create...
  2. Communities and People
    Employees are our most valued resource and are at the center of everything we do. Their talent, diversity, and commitment are crucial to our...
  3. Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG)
    The business landscape is reorienting itself and you can almost hear priorities shifting toward change-readiness and the bigger picture. And in this...
  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. Forests
    Managing our forests sustainably and protecting water, wildlife, and species at risk.
  6. KeyBank Foundation: Helping Communities Thrive through Education, Workforce Development, and Service
    KeyBank Foundation helps build thriving communities by supporting organizations and programs that foster thriving students and a thriving workforce...
  7. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  8. Subaru Love Promise: Community
    Subaru is dedicated to supporting those who need it the most in our communities. From donating food to Feeding America, providing essential items to...
  9. 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...
  10. 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...
  11. 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...
  12. Recognition of our Company
    As the leading sports and live music company in the world, we recognize our responsibility to provide industry leadership and to conduct our business...
  13. Investing in our Communities
    We invest in sustainable community outcomes that improve lives.
  14. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  15. 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...