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Editors Pick

Investing In Health Pays Back report cover
New IWBI Report Underscores the Powerful Business Case for Health in Buildings and Organizations

International WELL Building Institute (IWBI)

Research, Reports & Publications

3BL Announces 100 Best Corporate Citizens of 2025
3BL Announces 100 Best Corporate Citizens of 2025

3BL

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Circularity in Action: Decarbonization for Refrigerated Transport
Circularity in Action: Decarbonization for Refrigerated Transport

Trane Technologies

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Research, Reports & Publications

Alliance Data Releases 2019 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Performance Report

Alliance Data Systems Corporation (NYSE: ADS), a leading global provider of data-driven marketing, loyalty and payment solutions, today released its 2019 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Performance Report, which provides updated performance metrics and context related to the Company’s sustainability strategy.

Health & Healthcare

IWBI Welcomes Additional Leaders to the WELL Health-Safety Advisory for Sports and Entertainment Venues

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) today announced that an additional 25+ leaders from the sports and entertainment industries have joined the WELL Advisory for Sports and Entertainment Venues to help advance the completion of the WELL Health-Safety Rating for Facility Operations and Management specific to these venues. The WELL Health-Safety Rating is an evidence-based, third-party verified rating focusing on operational policies, maintenance protocols and emergency plans to address a post COVID-19 environment. The rating will be available to all facilities and building typologies globally at the end of this month.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Comerica Bank Named One of the 50 Most Community-Minded Companies in the United States

Comerica Incorporated (NYSE: CMA) was honored for its efforts in positively impacting local communities, as the bank was named to The Civic 50 by Points of Light, the world's largest organization dedicated to volunteer service.

Events, Media & Communications

Mohawk Group Unveils Plans for DesignFWD Virtual Summit

Mohawk Group announced today that the commercial flooring manufacturer will be hosting a free three-day digital event aimed to inspire attendees and build off the momentum and excitement of the NeoCon platform.

Diversity & Inclusion

COVID-19's Unequal Toll on Communities of Color

Tomorrow I will have the distinct honor of participating in a panel discussion held by the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation where I will join experts examining the incredibly damaging impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Black community.

Research, Reports & Publications

Practical Sustainability (ESG) Strategies

Now more than ever, Practical Sustainability Strategies: How to gain a competitive advantage (Wiley, 2nd Edition, 2020) is needed to guide corporations and sustainability practitioners through the COVID-19 challenges and the new reality.

Media & Communications

Bloomberg Media Debuts Bloomberg Green Quarterly Magazine

Today, Bloomberg Media launched Bloomberg Green magazine, a quarterly collection of premier climate journalism.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Duke Energy Pledges $1 Million in Grants to Support Social Justice and Racial Equity

Duke Energy, through its foundation, is pledging $1 million to nonprofit organizations committed to social justice and racial equity.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Partner up With Virtual Volunteers to Build a Great GivingTuesday Campaign

Planning and executing a #GivingTuesday campaign can be daunting for nonprofits without a large marketing budget. That’s why Taproot Foundation has teamed up with the experts at GivingTuesday for a free webinar on campaign best practices

Innovation & Technology

Arrow Electronics Smart Home Innovation Contest 2020

Arrow Electronics is teaming with Silicon Labs, AWS and TE Connectivity to find and support new technology that will make homes more secure, better connected and easier to control.

Events, Media & Communications

Webinar | South Pole Climate Chatter: UPS Carbon Neutral Shipping and Sustainability Initiatives

​It's no secret that the shipping business has a large carbon footprint. As companies & consumers look to reduce their own impacts on climate, companies like UPS are helping to make it easier.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Feeding America Expands Pioneering MealConnect Platform In Response To COVID-19 Crisis

The innovative donation app will now allow all food businesses anywhere in the country to donate their nutritious and unsold product to local nonprofits.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Watch Land Betterment Corporation's Impact Minute Episode 5

Land Betterment, an environmental solutions company fostering positive impact through upcycling former coal mining sites to create sustainable community development and job creation, is proud to release Episode 4 of its Impact Minute video blog.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Domtar's Windsor Mill Woodroom Upgrade Cuts Fiber Loss, Increases Productivity

The woodroom upgrade is another step forward in the mill’s journey toward a circular economy where responsibly harvested trees from the mill’s forestlands are handled carefully to ensure the highest value for their fiber.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Telemet Adds Popular ESG Data to Its Flagship Investment Platform

Telemet America, Inc. a provider of integrated financial information, analytical applications, and charting has added ESG sustainability data to its popular Telemet Orion investment platform sourced from CSRHub®.

Innovation & Technology

How Mission Critical Connectivity Has Helped the World Adapt to COVID-19 - and Prepare for the Next Crisis

Wireless is playing an essential role in keeping us all connected, and for those of us in the industry, it is a responsibility we take seriously.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Fifth Third Foundation, Bank Make Donation for Flood Relief

Donations to the Rise Together Fund will focus on providing resources to vulnerable and hurting people in Midland County in the wake of the flood and COVID-19.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Ecocentricity Blog: Vinyl Is in Style

When they made the decision to enter the LVT market, Interface was committed to pioneering more sustainable manufacturing processes and figuring out how to close the loop on the product.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

How to Spot Opportunities in Sustainable Food and Agriculture

The Food and Ag sector is quickly transitioning towards more sustainable food production and consumption. Growing environmental pressures, changing consumer demands, innovation, regulations are disrupting depletive practices & unhealthy preferences

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Whole Planet Foundation's Pledge to Protect Microfinance Institutions and Their Clients From the Economic Effects of COVID-19

Whole Planet Foundation has recently signed onto the Key Principles to Protect Microfinance Institutions and their Clients in the COVID-19 Crisis, supporting dialogue and collective action to help microfinance institutions support their clients in this difficult period.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Safety Month: Safer Roads Ahead

The use of motor vehicles is integral to Tetra Tech’s business, and the safe operation of these vehicles by our teams is a top priority. Our Health & Safety Vehicle Safety Program is designed to prevent injury and property damage resulting from motor vehicle incidents. We value each member of our team and want all to arrive safely to wherever their destinations may be.

Research, Reports & Publications

Pilgrim’s Reports 5% Reduction in Annual Greenhouse Gas Emission Intensity in 2019 Sustainability Report

Pilgrim’s [NASDAQ: PPC], a global food company, today announced the release of its 2019 Sustainability Report and progress toward 2020 sustainability targets.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Responding to a Pandemic With Solidarity and Purpose: The Evolving Power of Corporate Responsibility

Solidarity is top of mind these days, a gentle reminder that, as the world struggles to respond to and rebound from the COVID-19 pandemic, we are all in this together.

Green Infrastructure

Black & Veatch Hits Financial Close on Latest Europe Wind Farm Projects

Financial close achieved on the 16 April 2020 for the Black Lough onshore wind farm, and on the 25 May 2020 for the Three Trees and Enros wind farms, marks a Technical Due Diligence success for Black & Veatch Europe’s renewable energy business.

Events, Media & Communications

Register Now: Schneider Electric, VF Corp. and We Mean Business Discuss Sustainability Amidst the COVID-19 Pandemic

While the world we live in today looks a lot different than that of 2019, a few things remain the same – the impact of climate change on our resources and the push to meet corporate sustainability goals by stakeholders.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Aflac Stories
    Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.
  2. Growth Through Sustainability
    Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator with a clear purpose to boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. See how embedding...
  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. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
    Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is embedded in our company values. We actively promote it among our employees, raise awareness, and foster an...
  5. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  6. IWBI | Workplace Wellness
    A WELL Certified™ project has the potential to add measurable value to the health, well-being and happiness of people in the buildings. It can also...
  7. 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...
  8. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  9. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  10. KeyBank: Responsible Banking
    Everyone’s financial journey is different. We make intentional efforts to meet the individual needs of clients and communities through a diverse range...
  11. Integrated Tools
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts to align the industry on a common language to describe sustainability performance to reduce duplication and...
  12. Katrina 20th Anniversary
    This year marked the 20th anniversary of hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Katrina, one of the worst, deadliest and most costly natural disasters to ever...
  13. ESG Recognition
    While our commitment to being a responsible corporation is not dependent on recognition, it is a great validation of our work when external...
  14. EVP Campaign
    Driving awareness of DP World’s Employee Value Proposition across the Americas, showcasing the company’s purpose-driven mission, talent strategy, and...
  15. Aflac Stories
    Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.