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Diversity & Inclusion

IWBI Launches the WELL Equity Rating to Advance Organizations and Places Where “Everyone Feels Welcome, Seen and Heard”

The International WELL Building Institute announced the launch of the WELL Equity Rating, a new rating designed to help organizations act on their diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility goals, and improve company culture and employee health.

Diversity & Inclusion

One Win Leads to Another: Developing New Ways To Empower Girls and Young Women Through Sport

To mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is looking back at the success of One Win Leads to Another (OWLA)

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Customers and Online Shoe Retailers Put Their Best Foot Forward for Climate

It can be difficult to buy a pair of shoes online, and if you have a high instep, wide feet, or a bone spur, the problem is exacerbated.

Health & Healthcare

Essity Global Hygiene and Health Survey 2022: Future Personal Care

One in three claim that they want to worry less about their future well-being, so they can instead focus on more positive aspects of their lives, like dreams and family. There is work to be done then, since as many as two out of three experience barriers to living healthier, stating time and motivation as the biggest.

Green Infrastructure

Black & Veatch Selected To Manage Los Angeles' Next-Generation Bus Stop Program

With an eye toward advanced technologies, Los Angeles soon will transform its bus shelter network in the runup to the 2026 World Cup and the 2028 Summer Olympics the city will host, adding 3,000 upgraded bus shelters as high-tech mobility hubs.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Intentionality and Humility Drive Connections in the Intergenerational Workplace

At IBM, mentorship has been a driver for success, and that has happened best when leadership shows up in person and younger employees have face-time with more experienced leaders.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Integrating Impact: How To Do Well by Doing Good

“Protecting people and the planet is at the heart of who we are.” “Being a responsible corporate citizen is part of our DNA.”

Sustainable Development Goals

The Home Depot Charges Ahead With 100 MW of Solar Energy

The Home Depot announced that 100 MW of solar energy purchased from National Grid Renewables at its solar and storage project in Denton County, Texas (known as Noble) will generate the approximate equivalent of nearly eight percent of The Home Depot’s total electricity usage.

Research, Reports & Publications

Preparing for an Uncertain Future: Telling Your ESG Story Remains Key

Throughout Q1 2022, Nasdaq has observed a significant increase in the overall percentage of companies discussing ESG on earnings calls.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Georgia-Pacific Wins the American Forest & Paper Association Better Practices, Better Planet 2030 Innovation in Sustainability Award for Juno® Technology

Georgia-Pacific is honored to be recognized with an Innovation in Sustainability award for Juno® Technology.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Beyond the Ellen MacArthur Foundation

Sealed Air focused on total system design where it is better to find ways to recycle materials that bring significant societal value, rather than targeting to eliminate materials difficult to recycle today, according to Cotterman.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Habitat Homeowner Realizes Dream of Providing Lasting Childhood Memories for Her Son

Maya’s new home was built as part of Habitat for Humanity’s BuildBetter with Whirlpool initiative, that will build more than 250 climate-resilient and energy-efficient homes.

Innovation & Technology

Chemours: Chemistry That Connects a Crucial Link in the Domestic Semiconductor Supply Chain

We all know that panicked feeling of reaching for your phone and not finding it where you expected and the immediate sense of relief when it’s back in your hand. We take for granted that these conduits to everything will always be there.

Research, Reports & Publications

ReNew Commits to Net Zero by 2040 and Bolsters ESG Targets

ReNew Energy Global PLC, India’s leading clean energy company, today announced its ESG targets including a commitment to hit net zero by 2040 through its latest sustainability report for FY 2021-22.

Diversity & Inclusion

For Marine Tyler Klemas, Supporting Veterans Is a Passion

If Tyler Klemas had known then what he knows now, he would have looked for a job as a lineworker when he left the U.S. Marines in 2010.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Kimberly-Clark Employees in Nigeria Celebrate 150 Years of Better Care for a Better World

Employees at Kimberly-Clark’s manufacturing facility in Ikorodu, Nigeria reflect on the company’s 150th anniversary, how they’re delivering Kimberly-Clark’s purpose of Better Care for a Better World,

Innovation & Technology

CACI Sponsors University of Maryland's Technica Hackathon

CACI International was a proud sponsor of Technica for the second year in a row, advocating for greater diversity in the tech field. Hosted by the University of Maryland, Technica is the “world’s largest hackathon for underrepresented genders.”

Social Impact & Volunteering

Is Life Getting in the Way of Volunteering?

How can you create volunteering opportunities that fit within busy schedules and elevate the value and importance of volunteer engagement? Check out a few considerations and suggestions on how to do just that.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Giving Tuesday Gives Customers a Chance To Support Charities While Checking Off Holiday Wish Lists

The holidays are synonymous with giving, which is why Qurate Retail GroupSM brands are rallying with customers to support several charity partners for Giving Tuesday on Nov. 29, a global day dedicated to giving back.

Diversity & Inclusion

'Women in Campaign' - This Agricultural Engineer Is Making Waves in the Industry

Paulina Lescano has always stood out – wherever her professional career has taken her.

Research, Reports & Publications

Corporate Foundations: An Essential Innovation Tool for Employees, Company, and Community

The strategic importance of corporate foundations in the current economy is stronger than ever before, with a new report by Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose® (CECP)

Energy

Commercial Operation Commences at National Grid Renewables' Noble Solar & Storage Project

National Grid Renewables announced today the start of commercial operation at its Noble Solar and Storage Project (Noble) in Denton County, Texas.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Giving Tuesday: Reflecting on Focusing, Structuring, and Measuring the Impact of Corporate Community Engagement

Giving Tuesday spotlights the role of philanthropy and volunteerism in supporting community prosperity. It is a day that always triggers me to pause and consider, in particular, the role of corporations in this important area.

Social Impact & Volunteering

United Rentals Building a Better Future During Month of Impact

United Rentals, Inc. announced its employees have provided more than 48,000 hours to community service this year, exceeding its goal of 25,000 hours with over one month remaining in the year.

Health & Healthcare

The Promise of RNA-Based Therapies

Decades of scientific progress in understanding the root cause of many formerly intractable diseases has opened up new treatment options, namely through RNA-based therapies.

Latest Campaigns

  1. 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...
  2. PNC: Commitment to Early Childhood Education
    We're focusing on early learning to help children succeed. Research has shown that the first five years of a child's life is critical to long-term...
  3. AEG Celebrates Inclusion
    At AEG, we embrace inclusion and strive to create a workplace where our employees feel welcomed, valued and respected for the viewpoints, ideas...
  4. Cascale Events
    Cascale organizes and participates in a series of events, leveraging its position as a global convener of close to half the sector to bring together...
  5. Sustainability
    Leading the logistics sector towards a more sustainable future by investing in innovative green technologies, enhancing operational efficiency, and...
  6. ESG Voices: Short Podcasts Addressing the Opportunities and Challenges of ESG
    This podcast series takes a deep dive into the opportunities and challenges of ESG and what it means for businesses and communities through interviews...
  7. Local Communities
    The principals of living and working in synergy with the communities in which we operate, as well as collaborating on projects that benefit those...
  8. 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...
  9. Healthy Spaces Podcast: Season 5
    Welcome to Season 5 of Healthy Spaces by Trane Technologies, the podcast where experts and disruptors explore how climate technology and innovation...
  10. Biomimicry and Ray of Hope Accelerator
    The Ray C. Anderson Foundation has partnered with the Biomimicry Institute to create the Ray of Hope Accelerator, designed to bring commercially...
  11. Drive for MPC
    At Marathon Petroleum, our professional truck drivers share one common vision: no accidents, no injuries, and no harm to the environment. We’re proud...
  12. Goals That Inspire: Environmental Stewardship
    Through our Goals That Inspire we have established aggressive commitments with targeted and measurable metrics which will require innovation...
  13. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  14. Social Impact at Mastercard
    At Mastercard, we’re powering economies and empowering people, building a sustainable economy where everyone prospers.
  15. 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...