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Trellis Group

Events, Media & Communications

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Building a More Resilient, Agile, and Sustainable Future

Rockwell Automation

Research, Reports & Publications

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What We Learned (Or Didn’t) From Hurricane Katrina

TriplePundit

Social Impact & Volunteering

Diversity & Inclusion

PNC Group Focuses on Helping Minority Businesses Thrive

PNC established the Minority Business Development Group in an effort to deliver products, solutions and resources for the fast-growing area of minority-owned small businesses and to promote their effective growth, development and sustainability.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Lenovo Highlighted in the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for the Fourth Year

Lenovo has been listed in the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI) for the fourth year.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Chandra Bradley Finds Empowerment in Empathy

There is no separation for Chandra Bradley. The senior director of enterprise risk management at Oportun, responsible for all things risk management, also founded the Black Professionals Employee Resource Group (ERG).

Responsible Production & Consumption

Georgia-Pacific Stewardship: Progress With Purpose

Long-term success starts with the decisions we make each day. That’s why we work to maximize recycling, reduce energy use and set the standard in sustainable forestry.

Education

IBM Finds the Cost of Training Could Scupper UK’s Drive To Become a ‘Science Superpower’

IBM found that job seekers who were eyeing up roles in science and tech areas saw the necessary training as unaffordable.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Meet the Recipients of the 2023 Innovator Stipend Program Sponsored by Qualcomm

After the success of our first year piloting this program, we’re grateful to continue our partnership with Qualcomm—a longtime supporter of our E-Team Program—to advance equity in innovation and entrepreneurship.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Herbalife Nutrition, LA Galaxy, and the U.S. Soccer Foundation Unveil New Community Mini-Pitch Fields in Long Beach

On February 17, 2023, Herbalife Nutrition, the LA Galaxy, and the U.S. Soccer Foundation held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at DeForest Park in Long Beach to unveil two new mini-pitch fields that will provide kids in the community a safe place to play.

Diversity & Inclusion

U.S. Bank Law Division honors Alston & Bird with Invested in Diversity award

The U.S. Bank Law Division has named Alston & Bird the recipient of the 2022 “Invested in Diversity” Award. Now in its fourth year, the award recognizes one of the Law Division’s close outside counsel partners for measurably advancing diversity in the legal profession.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Boston Scientific Named a Fortune World’s Most Admired Company for 2023

For the eighth consecutive year, Boston Scientific has been recognized on Fortune’s list of the World’s Most Admired Companies.

Environment

Human Activity — Climate Change and the Power of Human Potential

Human activity. It’s so often the culprit in the climate change story, and rightly so. Since the Industrial Revolution, atmospheric levels of harmful greenhouse gasses have increased by as much as 50%.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

How To Be an Ambassador for Children’s Health

Though the traditional holiday season of giving has wrapped up, the new year presents a variety of opportunities for keeping that sentiment alive. In a recent Q&A with Children’s National Hospital, Brad Knox, senior vice president and counsel, Aflac Federal Relations.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

LyondellBasell Secures Advanced Recycled Feedstock With Nexus Circular

LyondellBasell and Nexus Circular announced they have signed a definitive long-term contract, which will supply LyondellBasell with approximately 24,000 tons of recycled feedstock per year.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

One Week To Go in GRI Biodiversity Consultation

The public comment period for an exposure draft that proposes a significant revamp to the Biodiversity Standard (GRI 304) closes on 28 February

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

The Labor Department’s New Rule Levels the Playing Field for Retirement Plans

The new rule that the Department of Labor (DOL) issued last month that allows climate-aligned funds in 401(k) retirement plans is an important step in ensuring a more secure fiscal future is possible for America’s workers.

Education

New Holland Supplies Combine Harvester to College in Belgium

CNH Industrial brand New Holland Agriculture is always looking towards hiring talented young minds. That is one of the reasons why they have partnered with VIVES Higher Education College of Applied Sciences in Roeselare, Belgium.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Forbes Names Bath & Body Works to List of America’s Best Large Employers

Bath & Body Works today announced that it was recognized by Forbes as one of America’s best large employers.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

A Pizza Party of Epic Proportions

When it comes to pizza, Hormel Foods is an expert, so joining forces with the World Pizza Champions to set the record for the world’s largest in-person pizza party was a no-brainer.

Diversity & Inclusion

Chemours: How Black History Can Shape the Future of STEM

As we celebrate Black History Month, St. Elmo Brady’s career serves as a reminder that we not only have a responsibility to honor the pioneers of our history but also a duty to carry on their work for future generations.

Sustainable Development Goals

A Letter from Sappi North America's Vice President of Research, Development, and Sustainability, Beth Cormier

In a world changed forever by the COVID-19 pandemic, I am proud of how the Sappi family came together last year to forge ahead, prosper, and even flourish.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Kohler Co. WasteLAB Wins Silver in Best of KBIS

The Abstra tile collection by KOHLER WasteLAB is a stunning series of bespoke brushed matte tiles for residential and commercial installations, made from nearly 100 percent recycled waste material.

Energy

Who Assesses Damage to the Power Grid When Winter Storms Hit?

February is the heart of the winter storm season in the U.S., and electric utilities across the country are bracing for the likelihood of power blackouts.

Social Impact & Volunteering

25 Years On, Nagano Games Prove Their Longevity

A quarter of a century after hosting the Olympic Winter Games in 1998, Nagano is a confident winter sports hub, famous for boosting the country’s snow sports industry, modernising transport links and paving the way for successful Olympic Summer Games in Tokyo.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

An Introduction to Navigating Corporate Human Rights

In our webinar moderated by Nate Kimball, Sustainability Practice leader, human rights professionals Sara Rowland, ESG Advisory Services leader, and Bradford Conroy, Senior Professional, discuss the latest in corporate human rights frameworks and expectations.

Energy

Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging: What’s Data Got To Do With It?

Many of us may be in the market to buy an EV soon, but one of our greatest concerns is where and how we can “fuel up” our new rides. Imagine making that transition not just for one vehicle, but for an entire fleet of more than 200,000 vehicles.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

The Institute for Sustainable Communities and Tides Foundation Establish Climate Justice Fund

The Institute for Sustainable Communities (ISC), the Tides Foundation and Wells Fargo are coming together to launch a climate justice fund to create more equitable access to clean and affordable energy and improve climate resiliency in 10 U.S. cities.

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    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...
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    At AEG, we embrace inclusion and strive to create a workplace where our employees feel welcomed, valued and respected for the viewpoints, ideas...
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  10. KeyBank's Commitment to Diversity
    Promoting inclusive environments by employing systemic changes to improve the access of individuals of diverse backgrounds. Learn more about our...
  11. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
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    CARE works with corporate partners globally to invest in innovative, scalable, impactful, community-based solutions.
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