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Health & Healthcare

Direct Relief Commits Initial $500,000 for Maui Fire Response, Continues Emergency Deliveries of Medical Essentials

In response to the catastrophic Maui wildfires, Direct Relief has committed an initial $500,000 and is stepping up deliveries of urgently needed medical supplies to clinics, shelters, and response agencies.

Innovation & Technology

Land Betterment and ekō Solutions: Building Innovative Up-Cycled Shipping Container Dwellings

Land Betterment’s ekō Solutions offers a full array of sustainable and energy efficient customized up-cycled shipping containers for commercial, recreational, residential and crisis recovery.

Green Infrastructure

Marissa Community Unit School District 40 and Trane Team Up to Deliver Energy-Saving Upgrades, Data Analytics Education

Marissa Community Unit School District 40 and Trane® – by Trane Technologies announce energy-saving infrastructure upgrades and the debut of an innovative industry-recognized certification program that is the first of its kind to be offered in Illinois K-12 schools.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Taking Care of the Things That Matter Most: Engaged People

When it comes to sustainability, Bath & Body Works’ values and ethics serve as the foundation for how we are approaching our environmental, social and governance (ESG) impacts.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Gildan Extends Partnership With World Vision With a Donation of $460,000 Towards Women Empowerment

Gildan is pleased to share that it has signed an agreement with World Vision to roll-out a joint women’s empowerment program at its facilities in Honduras, Nicaragua, and the Dominican Republic.

Social Impact & Volunteering

T-Mobile’s New Difference Maker Award Empowers Teams To Donate to Local Organizations of Their Choice

While our leading 5G network provides the foundation for that connectivity, we set ourselves apart by harnessing the heart of our people to provide great experiences for our customers … in a way no other company can deliver.

Energy

Plugging Into Electric Airplanes

SCE helps Clay Lacy Aviation at John Wayne Airport prepare for a future that includes aircraft powered by electricity.

Innovation & Technology

Customers Benefit From New Entergy Platform To Access Federal Bill Payment Assistance

While the federal Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program offers energy bill payment assistance, the typical application process is cumbersome, paper based and error prone – meaning it can take days, weeks or even months for qualifying individuals to receive the help they need.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

A People-First Culture

We are honored to be included in Forbes lists for America’s Best Midsize Employer and America’s Best Employers for Diversity 2023. To have our workplace and culture recognized by our own employees and peers across our industry is demonstrative of the amazing workplace.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Establishing a Culture of Growth, Belonging, and Learning Organically Within a Company

In Ericsson’s ongoing quest to be an employer of choice, a specific need was identified to create an avenue for Early Career Professionals (ECPs) to connect, exchange knowledge, and share their career journeys and voice with the broader Ericsson community.

Research, Reports & Publications

GenZ and Millennial Microbusiness Owners are Taking the Lead in Microbusiness Entrepreneurship

Based on business start date, the number of Generation Z and millennial microbusiness owners increased more rapidly pre 2020 compared to Generation X and baby boomers. This is especially true for those based in Pittsburgh.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Giving Back Together for Paramount’s 5th Annual Intern Community Day

Giving back is in Paramount’s DNA. Paramount’s summer interns witnessed this value in action at our fifth annual Intern Community Day, jointly hosted by the Social Responsibility and Emerging Talent teams.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Financial Health of People With Disabilities

Disability is part of the human condition. Almost everyone will experience a disability at some point in their lives, and more than 40 million Americans are living with a disability today.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Tackling Domestic Abuse in the Digital Realm

We will continue to partner with NNEDV and the Coalition Against Stalkerware to help more victims and survivors, as well as advocates, get the resources they need to address domestic violence and feel safer.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Truist Invests $17 Million in the Future of Charlotte and Communities Across North Carolina

Truist Financial Corporation (NYSE: TFC) and Truist Foundation today announced $17 million in commitments to support affordable housing in Charlotte and career development and economic mobility programs across North Carolina.

Research, Reports & Publications

Set Up for Success: Adapting to CSRD's Global Reach

Kristina Wyatt, Deputy General Counsel and Chief Sustainability Officer at Persefoni and former senior counsel at the SEC, joins ESG Talk host Steve Soter to talk about CSRD and its impact on companies outside of the European Union.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KeyBank Foundation Provides $150,000 Grant To Support COTS Housing Community Enrichment Program

KeyBank Foundation, the non-profit charitable foundation of KeyBank, announces a three-year, $150,000 donation to The Committee on Temporary Shelter (COTS) to support a new supportive service role in their Housing program.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

People Behind Purpose at Cisco: During World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, Everyone Can Be an Advocate

July 30 is World Day Against Trafficking in Persons. Globally, an estimated 24.9 million people are subjected to human trafficking, which generates an estimated $150 billion annually in illicit profits, per the 2021 National Action Plan to Combat Human Trafficking White House

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Paychex Earns 2023 Tech Cares Award From TrustRadius

In 2023, the Paychex Charitable Foundation implemented a strategic giving framework to support workers of U.S. businesses with a focus on well-being, addressing mental health, physical health, financial health, and professional skills development.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Georgia-Pacific's Principles in Perspective: Varsha Monick

Listen to Varsha Monick, VP of customer experience and innovation, describe how innovation and Principled Entrepreneurship led to in-transit tracking to meet customers' needs.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

New Holland Awards FMG Young Farmer of the Year in New Zealand

The CNH Industrial brand, New Holland, is a proud sponsor of the Young Farmers contest. Recently, they congratulated the remarkable achievement of Emma Poole for winning the 55th FMG Young Farmer of the Year and emerging as the first-ever female champion.

Events, Media & Communications

Top Tips for Strategic Corporate Conservation

There are many reasons not to engage in meaningful conservation action on corporate lands. There are also many reasons to do so.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

SkysTheLimit.org Spotlights 5 Ways Mentors Can Help Black Founders Thrive This National Black Business Month

As National Black Business Month shines a light on Black-owned businesses, SkysTheLimit.org, a digital platform committed to fostering the growth of historically excluded entrepreneurs, is proud to connect mentors to the resources they need to empower Black founders.

Research, Reports & Publications

Key Updates & Opportunities in the Creation of a Global Comprehensive Reporting System

The global corporate reporting system continues to evolve and there is promise that the result will be a global cohesive corporate reporting system that consists of two distinct perspectives and purposes on materiality.

Research, Reports & Publications

Helping Consumers Reduce Energy Usage and Managing Scope 3 Emissions

Only about 1% of the emissions associated with our gas utility come from our operations, while the other 99% are created when customers use the natural gas we provide.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Communities and People
    Employees are our most valued resource and are at the center of everything we do. Their talent, diversity, and commitment are crucial to our...
  2. 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...
  3. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  4. KeyBank Foundation: Helping Communities Thrive through Education, Workforce Development, and Service
    KeyBank Foundation helps build thriving communities by supporting organizations and programs that foster thriving students and a thriving workforce...
  5. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  6. 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...
  7. 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...
  8. Opportunity for All
    At Trane Technologies, uplifting our communities and workforce is the key to our continued success. We focus on broadening access to education...
  9. Recognition of our Company
    As the leading sports and live music company in the world, we recognize our responsibility to provide industry leadership and to conduct our business...
  10. Investing in our Communities
    We invest in sustainable community outcomes that improve lives.
  11. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  12. FedEx Cares | Overall
    FedEx Cares is our global community engagement program and one way that we live out our purpose of connecting people and possibilities. Our goal is to...
  13. Enriching Women's Lives
    60 years ago, Mary Kay Ash created an unparalleled opportunity for women to define their own successes and control their own futures. Her vision of...
  14. Coach Foundation | Dream It Real
    To help break cycles of inequality, we empower the next generation to reach their full potential through higher education.
  15. Accelerating access to healthcare technology
    We believe technology can help close the world’s health gaps. By putting people first, we find new ways to advance health while reducing costs. And...