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Energy

Governor McKee, Labor and Higher Ed Officials Join Ørsted and Eversource To Announce Programs To Train Offshore Wind Workers

Governor Dan McKee, along with offshore wind joint-venture partners Ørsted and Eversource, announced today a collaborative partnership with higher education, labor and workforce development organizations, to prepare Rhode Island’s offshore wind workforce.

Innovation & Technology

The Next Chapter in 5G: Why One CMO Says Our 5G Future Is Already in Sight

Responsible Production & Consumption

Improving the Sustainability of US Beef Through Collaboration

Sustainability is an essential part of the resiliency of any business and that includes the supply chain.

Research, Reports & Publications

Justin's Goes Nuts for Bees for National Honey Month

Justin’s, a category leader known for crafting real food products that contribute to the world in a positive and meaningful way, today announced its continued support of Honey Saves Hives

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

From the Fifth Third Bancorp 2021 ESG Report: Supporting Sustainability in Our Communities

In its headquarters city of Cincinnati, Fifth Third supports the Green Umbrella regional sustainability alliance through membership, conference sponsorship and board service.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Finding Inspiration at Bears Ears National Monument

Inspiring our explorers to adventure and connect with nature is a driving force behind our Public Lands stores. The philosophy is equally important to our knowledgeable guides.

Education

AEG Presents’ All Points East Festival Partners With East London Arts and Music Academy To Provide Hands-On Career Development for Students

AEG Presents has partnered with East London Arts and Music, an academy for teens pursuing careers in the arts, to provide an opportunity for students to learn festival planning at the Luno Presents All Points East Festival.

Education

AEG's HSBC LA SEVENS Inspires Southern California Students Through Adopt-A-Country Program

As part of a series of events leading up to AEG’s 2022 HSBC LA Sevens, students across Southern California participated in AEG’s and USA Rugby’s LA Sevens Adopt-A-Country Program. T

Diversity & Inclusion

2021 Baker Hughes Progress in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We advanced our DEI programs in 2021 in multiple ways. We established a common framework and definitions, defining four strategic focus areas: diverse workforce, inclusive culture, supplier diversity, and engaging with customers and communities.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

From Major Sports Events to Rock Concerts, the Legacy of Helsinki 1952 Lives On

Seventy years ago in Helsinki, an expanded and revitalised Olympic Games provided a welcome uplift for a world recovering from war.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Take It From the CEO: Three Lessons for the Next Generation of Leaders

Think about it: our world needs to change. It needs to quickly become both prosperous and sustainable for everyone. And the only way we can do this is by involving everyone in the journey.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Community First Fund Receives $2.25 Million Grant From Truist Foundation To Launch Fund Supporting Minority Small Business Owners

Truist Foundation today announced a $2.25 million commitment to Community First Fund, a nonprofit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) dedicated to aligning capital with social justice.

Health & Healthcare

Gaaaap! Latest Rivalry in College Football Pits Aflac Duck Against New Nemesis, Gap Goat, Representing the Gap Between What Health Insurance Covers and What Americans Are Able To Pay

Aflac, a leading provider of supplemental health insurance in the U.S.1, is kicking off its marketing campaign for the 2022-2023 college football season to shine a light on the gap between health insurance and medical bills.

Green Infrastructure

Boeing and Alder Fuels Partner to Scale Sustainable Aviation Fuel Globally

"As we work toward the civil aviation industry's commitment to net zero carbon emissions by 2050, we know that 700 – 1,000 times more SAF is needed in order to meet this goal."

Diversity & Inclusion

Another Kind of Independence Day

For people with disabilities, the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) provides and enforces opportunities for more accessibility at work, and granting the ability to request accommodations needed to perform at their best.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Duke Energy Ignites Florida's Workforce With $697,000 in Training, Development Grants

The Duke Energy Foundation and Duke Energy Florida have awarded $697,000 in grants to support a wide range of workforce training and development initiatives, as well as programs focused on attracting and retaining underrepresented and diverse workers.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

How CareerVillage Is Democratizing Access to Career Information for Underrepresented Youth

Students worldwide are questioning how to get into specific careers, and it can be even more difficult for underrepresented youth to get the answer. That inspired Jared Chung to start CareerVillage.org.

Diversity & Inclusion

What It Takes To Build Workplaces That Are More Inclusive for LGBTQ People

How can people be at their best in their careers if they work in an environment in which they don’t feel safe fully revealing who they are?

Diversity & Inclusion

Smoke on the Green: A Pitmaster Takes Her Shot

When Amanda Kinsey-Joplin’s son Jaquavious was picked for a once-in-a-lifetime school trip to China in 2015, the Atlanta mother of five tried to raise the $8,000 cost with crowdfunding. But when she raised just $25, she was left in tears.

Innovation & Technology

Inside INdiana Business Features Land Betterment's ekō Solutions

Inside INdiana Business features ekō Solutions’ acquisition of CSI which will ensure a controlled manufacturing supply chain to meet industrialized customer demand

Environment

California’s New Clean Car Standards Will Accelerate Zero-Emission Vehicle Market Development Across States

Ceres joins major companies and employers in California to celebrate the adoption of the Advanced Clean Cars II rule, which will build upon the state’s history of leadership

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Mission To Save Mount Diablo Inspires 10,000 Trees Project

Since 2010, Marathon has given more than $200,000 to support Save Mount Diablo’s work in California. One of the grants for $20,000 paid for one year of tree planting.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Hybrid Drivetrain Konzept Wins Second Red Dot Design Award of 2022 for STEYR

STEYR, a regional agricultural brand of CNH Industrial, has been awarded the 2022 Red Dot Design Award in the Design Concept category for its Hybrid Drivetrain Konzept

Energy

What Are the Business Risks Associated With Transitioning to a Low-Carbon Economy?

The biggest risk a company can run is sticking to the status quo when it comes to sustainability. But making a commitment to low-carbon practices also carries challenges. By knowing them, you can mitigate them.

Environment

Brightening Our Corner Newsletter - August 2022

Ray C. Anderson Foundation's Newsletter: Stories from key funding initiatives, including The Ray, Drawdown Georgia, the Ray C. Anderson Center for Sustainable Business and Drawdown Georgia.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Sustainability Insights
    General sustainability insights.
  2. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games
    Vision of Milano Cortina 2026 The Winter Olympic Games Milano Cortina 2026 is the first Olympic winter Games planned and organised under Olympic...
  5. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  6. Environmental Sustainability
    Cisco is working not only for a more inclusive future, but a more environmentally sustainable one as well. Environmental issues like climate change...
  7. Employee and Community Engagement
    At MilliporeSigma, we look for opportunities to use employee and community engagement to spark scientific curiosity and breakthroughs. We know that...
  8. Technology for Good
    We believe that technology, when thoughtfully and strategically applied, can bring positive, lasting change to people’s lives and communities and...
  9. Green Mountain Energy Sun Club
    Since its founding in 2002, the Green Mountain Energy Sun Club has donated more than $4 million to solar and sustainability projects focusing on...
  10. 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...
  11. Emergency Response
    Document rapid interventions when crises strike: delivering therapeutic food, water, hygiene kits, and deploying mobile med
  12. CARE Corporate Partnerships
    CARE works with corporate partners globally to invest in innovative, scalable, impactful, community-based solutions.
  13. LATAM Growth
    DP World is significantly expanding its operations in Latin America, focusing on enhancing port infrastructure and increasing cargo handling...
  14. Sustainability by Antea Group
    At Antea Group, we believe the best sustainability programs integrate sustainability into core business practices, we identify and act on relevant...
  15. 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...