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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Real Estate and Infrastructure Strategy Is Causing the CFO Role to Shift

Traditionally, chief financial officers were primarily responsible for managing a company’s finances. However, recent years have seen a surprising shift in this role. Today, CFOs act as strategic partners, managing changing business and operating dynamics.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Meet the Clorox Employee Raising the Bar on Allyship

I nominated Mark as a Clorox Change Maker because I believe he listens to hear, understand and consider diverse points of view — rather than just listening to respond.

Sustainable Development Goals

Unpacking Scope 2 and Scope 3 Emissions

In this episode of ESG Talk, we’re replaying the last two segments from the Climate Week series. Frank Koch, CEO of Swiss Steel Group, and Alberto Carrillo Pineda, CTO of the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), discuss long-term decarbonization strategies.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

2025 Look Ahead: It’s Businesses’ Time to Understand and Lead

The coming year is the time for corporations to put their corporate purpose into bold action. Why? Companies have the scope and scale to deliver as a significant employer, supply chain engine, and social impact partner with society.

Events, Media & Communications

Eaton at CES 2025

We are at the forefront of the electric revolution, championing clean energy to decarbonize and foster a more sustainable world. At Eaton, we develop power management technologies that are more reliable, efficient and safe.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Serving Our Communities This Holiday Season

Giving season is in full swing here at Gen. Beginning with our “Geniversary” on November 7, the day we launched as a new company in 2022, and extending through the end of December, we spend the end of the year supporting the causes and communities that mean the most to us.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Kostajasa Cooperative Achieves Fourth Cycle Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC) Forest Management Certification From SCS Global Services

KSU Taman Wijaya Rasa (otherwise known as Kostajasa) – a cooperative based in Kebumen, Central Java province, Indonesia – has once again demonstrated its commitment to sustainable forestry by achieving its fourth cycle of FSC Forest Management certification.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Action Against Hunger Earns Highest Possible Charity Navigator Rating for 18th Consecutive Year

Action Against Hunger, a nonprofit leader in the global movement to end hunger, today announced it has received its 18th consecutive 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent charity evaluator.

Sustainable Development Goals

CNH’s Kavita Sah, India CSR Lead, Honored With the Mahatma Award 2024

CNH’s India CSR lead , Kavita Sah, has been awarded the Mahatma Award for Leadership in CSR and Social Impact 2024 for her significant contributions as a CSR leader.

Research, Reports & Publications

GoDaddy Venture Forward 2024 Annual Report | U.S. Edition: Guest Perspectives From Microbusiness Advocates

This report is powered by the latest data from Venture Forward, a GoDaddy research initiative to quantify the presence and impact of over 21 million online microbusinesses on their local economies, while shining a light on the entrepreneurs behind them.

Social Impact & Volunteering

International Nonprofit Provides Homes and Hope in Mexico

TECHO, a Latin American nonprofit, organized construction of new homes for the families with funding via Marathon Petroleum Corporation’s (MPC) Mexico City office, which also provided employee volunteers to help do the work.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Leidos Announces $750,000 Donation to Hampton University

Leidos (NYSE: LDOS) announced a $750,000 donation to Hampton University in Hampton, Virginia.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Today in The Lancet Global Health: First-of-Its-Kind Study on Why Some Children Relapse After Being Treated for Malnutrition

New York - December 18th, 2024 – A first-of-its-kind study on relapse among children treated for severe acute malnutrition (SAM) was published today in The Lancet Global Health one of the world’s most respected and long-standing peer-reviewed medical journals. 

Diversity & Inclusion

“Moving Up” Leadership Development Program at Northern Trust

We are thrilled to highlight our 17 female partners from our offices in Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong and Beijing who have successfully completed a six-month leadership development program titled “Moving Up”.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Albertsons Companies Collected 100 Coats in Winter Coat Drive

Albertsons Companies associates held a winter coat drive across our Plano, Pleasanton and Arlington offices. The drive was a great success and our team collected 100 adult and kids coats.

Environment

Reflecting on 2024: BIER Tackling Interconnected Challenges Through Collaboration and Commitment

The past year, 2024, has been a defining moment for addressing critical global challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, water conservation, plastic packaging and deforestation.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The Wall Street Journal Recognizes Bath & Body Works on Its Annual “Best Managed Companies” List

Bath & Body Works announces its inclusion on the Wall Street Journal’s ranking of Best Managed Companies. This is the second consecutive year that the brand has been included on the list.

Environment

Understanding SB 253: A Guide to California’s New Climate Accountability Standards

California is leading the charge in climate accountability with the Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act (SB 253), requiring companies with over $1 billion in revenue to report and verify their greenhouse gas emissions.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Northwestern Mutual Foundation Expands Support for Families Affected by Childhood Cancer With Scholarships

Childhood cancer is a life-altering diagnosis, not just for young patients but for their entire families.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Duke Energy Celebrates Giving Tuesday With More Than $300,000 in ‘Surcee’ Contributions To Help Fight Hunger in South Carolina

Duke Energy is wrapping up a monthlong initiative to support organizations that address food deserts, insecurities and inequities across South Carolina by announcing more than $300,000 in surprise microgrants and contributions to community organizations across the state.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

‘Doing the Baja Thing’: Off-Road Racer Rallies Adventurers in Support of a Good Cause

Steele’s longtime sponsor Monster Energy came through in a big way.

Innovation & Technology

ACED Through AI

In December 2023, the COP28 declaration set out to triple renewable energy (RE) capacity and double energy efficiency (EE) improvements by 2030.

Social Impact & Volunteering

After Record Hurricanes, Delivering on Relief

According to Deputy Director for Operations Support Lashelle Bullock, Team Rubicon leaned heavily on FedEx to deliver everything from clothing for volunteers—known as Greyshirts—to the tech equipment necessary for serving hurricane survivors to the disaster zones.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Sands China Collaborates With the Macao Government To Revitalize Iconic Landmarks

In collaboration with the Macao SAR government, Sands China launched its Community Revitalization Program in 2023 to support local efforts to restore the vitality of cherished Macao historical areas.

Health & Healthcare

Taking Action and Powering Hope for Breast Cancer Awareness and Support

Each year, organizations all over the globe dedicate the month of October to the promotion of breast cancer screening and prevention. At NRG, our people believe in the power of hope, and we’re deeply committed to amplifying that hope through action.

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