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Environment | International Paper

National Forest Week: How International Paper Helps Restore Longleaf Ecosystems

National Forest Week, held annually during the second week of June, raises awareness for the 193 million acres of National Forests across the United States and the benefits these landscapes provide.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Congressional Testimony: Climate Disclosure Is Financial Disclosure

In 2003, Ceres and a handful of investors met with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the first time to discuss the importance of mandatory climate disclosure to give investors the information they need to adequately manage their risks.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Purpose 360: Reimagining the Possible With PwC

Shannon Schuyler, PwC’s U.S. Chief Purpose and Inclusion Officer, leads the professional services firm’s efforts to deliver and embed purpose throughout culture and operations.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CNH Industrial Ranked Among Most Innovative Companies in Brazil

CNH Industrial has once again been recognized as one of Brazil’s most innovative businesses in the annual ‘Valor Inovação Brasil’ awards.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Edison Volunteers Join the Great L.A. River Cleanup

Employees remove a stunning array of pollutants, including cigarette butts and microplastics, from a river estuary to benefit climate adaptation.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Profile in Innovation: Melanie Robinson, The Trailblazer

Melanie Robinson is an inspiring example of an employee who imagines a more inclusive workplace and wider STEM community every day.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Ralph Lauren Earns Parity.Org's “Best Companies for Women to Advance” Designation for Third Year

For the third consecutive year, Ralph Lauren is honored to be named a "Best Company for Women to Advance" by Parity.Org® and proud to maintain parity in our leadership representation at the VP level and above.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Bayer Expands Existing Investment To Acquire Majority Share in Sustainable Lower Carbon Oilseed Producer Covercress Inc.

Investment delivers on Bayer’s commitments to sustainability and may help decarbonize agriculture and reduce reliance on nitrogen fertilizer with combined expertise of existing investors, Bunge and Chevron

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The Michigan Diversity Council Recognizes Top Organization and Leader Awardees at the Second Annual National Black Men in Leadership Summit

The Michigan Diversity Council will host the second annual National Black Men in Leadership Summit. The event, in partnership with the National Diversity Council will focus on the theme, “Resilient Leadership: Connection, Community and Contribution.”

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Research, Reports & Publications

A Letter From Quest Diagnostics' Chairman, CEO, and President

I am pleased to share our 2021 Corporate Responsibility report.

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Health & Healthcare

Only 8% of Americans Receive Treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder

While 28 million Americans live with alcohol use disorder, less than 8% receive treatment for their disease.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Tapestry Earns Great Place to Work® Certification™

We’re proud that Tapestry has been named a Great Place to Work® for 2022! This certification recognizes employers who create an outstanding employee experience.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

SAIC Talking Values Podcast Ep. 4: Empowerment

In the fourth edition of our Talking Values podcast series, Michael LaRouche, president of SAIC's National Security and Space Sector, leads a discussion on empowerment with his colleagues Kimberly Dickson, Jose "JR" Rivera and Laura Blumberg.

Health & Healthcare

Medtronic Mobile Lab Trucks Expand Access to Healthcare Tech

With the expansion of Mobile Labs’ fleet from three to six trucks, Medtronic will go from training 2,000 healthcare providers (HCPs) a year on how to use our technologies to more than 5,000 in 38 states across the United States.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Kohler Co. Ranks in Top 10 for 2022 Fast Company's 'Best Workplaces for Innovators'

Fast Company today announced its fourth annual Best Workplaces for Innovators list, honoring organizations and businesses that demonstrate a steadfast commitment to encouraging innovation at all levels.

Research, Reports & Publications

Stewardship Governance and Resources at Northern Trust

We consistently seek ways to build on our 30-year legacy of creating long-term investment value for our clients through purposeful management of ESG risks, effective engagement and proxy voting that aligns with our clients’ values.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

FedEx: Why We Give to the Red Cross

Decades ago, FedEx was a founding sponsor of the American Red Cross Annual Disaster Giving Program (ADGP). Program members pledge donations in advance of disasters to the Red Cross.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

Lenovo Reduces Emissions Footprint With Maersk ECO Delivery

Lenovo is committing to further reduce its carbon footprint in transportation by partnering with Maersk’s ECO Delivery solutions for ocean freight shipments of its PC, smart devices, and infrastructure products from manufacturing locations in China to Asia Pacific and Europe.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

PFAS Desktop Screening Tool Wins Silver at 2022 Antea Group Innovation Awards

Antea Group USA is pleased to announce our PFAS Desktop Screening Tool was awarded silver at the 2022 Innovation Awards ceremony.

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Environment

More Than Two Dozen Companies Urge EPA: Let California, Other States, Build the Clean Truck Industry

More than two dozen companies and business groups called upon the U.S. EPA to allow CA and other states to set ambitious rules that will grow the market for clean medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, as well as the industries needed to support them.

Environment

WEC Holds Exec Roundtable on Advancing Climate Change

The World Environment Center, with Dow and Ecolab, convened a two-day Executive Roundtable to help WEC members and other global companies develop effective policies and practices to put justice at the center of their climate strategies.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

T-Mobile Teams With Homeland Security To Give First Responder Data Top Priority

T-Mobile announced first responders’ data is top priority on the Un-carrier’s network automatically and for free when the agency is enrolled in Wireless Priority Service.

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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

RPP Containers® Adds Steel Bulk Bins to Their DuraGreen® Line of Premium and Sustainable, Reusable Bulk Containers

RPP Containers, a leading manufacturer and stocking distributor of reusable bulk containers, has added heavy-duty steel bulk bins to the DuraGreen line of premium products that promote environmental sustainability™.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Amazin’ Mets Foundation Hosts Second Annual Homeruns & Highballs Fundraiser

The Amazin’ Mets Foundation (AMF) hosted its second annual Homeruns & Highballs fundraiser on Monday, July 25 at Citi Field.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

From the Fifth Third Bancorp 2021 ESG Report: Responsible Banking

We are focused on delivering best-in-class financial products and services and providing access to those services whenever and wherever consumers want them.

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Sustainable Development Goals

Earth Overshoot Day 2022: Can We Live in Balance With the Earth?

Today marks global Earth Overshoot Day 2022, a reminder that we have reached the limit of Earth’s budget yet another day earlier in the year.

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