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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

Responsible Production & Consumption

Goal for Good: How Subaru Park and the Philadelphia Union Achieved Zero Waste

With a deep run in the 2021 MLS playoffs and reaching zero landfill status, the Philadelphia Union has much to celebrate on the field as well as off.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

How to Build a Green Portfolio

Just as reducing your own carbon footprint may not be as easy or straightforward as you would like, building a green portfolio can take time and patience. To get started, here are a few decisions you need to make.

Health & Healthcare

Looking Back, Moving Forward: Defending Global Health

Building on nearly 30 years of history in hunting both new and evolving viruses like HIV and hepatitis, Abbott Virus Hunters sprang into action against COVID-19 knowing that the world needed diagnostic solutions.

Research, Reports & Publications

In an Extraordinary Year, Vertex Continues Its Unwavering Commitment to Corporate Responsibility; Announces 2021 CR Report

2021 was an important year for Vertex and one that positioned the company well for the future as they continued to discover, develop and commercialize transformative medicines for people with serious diseases

Environment

Landmark 10-Year Project to Advance Regenerative Agriculture Launched by Danone, L’Oréal, Mars, Incorporated, the Livelihoods Funds, SNV & Musim Mas

Danone, L’Oréal, Mars, Inc., the Livelihoods Funds, Musim Mas, and SNV have partnered to advance regenerative agriculture in North Sumatra, Indonesia.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Celebrating Our Second Anniversary: A Message From CGF Plastic Waste Coalition CEOs

The Consumer Goods Forum’s Plastic Waste Coalition of Action has just celebrated its second anniversary.

Innovation & Technology

Tetra Tech's Staci Atwater Discusses the Role Adaptability Plays in Designing More Equitable Spaces

Staci Atwater is a project manager and professional engineer, and is certified as a WELL Accredited Professional and Living Future Ambassador.

Events, Media & Communications

Workiva Webinar: Automating ESG Data Collection and Disclosure with Assurance in Mind

ESG data, including the information reported in a CDP response, has become a critical source of decision-useful information for a company’s stakeholders, especially investors.

Environment

The Arbor Day Foundation and Ralph Lauren Partner for Launch of New POLO EARTH Fragrance

The Arbor Day Foundation is partnering with Ralph Lauren Fragrances to plant one tree for every 100ml or 200ml bottle purchased of their new POLO EARTH EAU DE TOILETTE fragrance.

Health & Healthcare

Ceres Applauds the Release of the NAIC's Updated Climate Risk Disclosure Survey

Ceres applauds the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) for its vote today to approve the revised Climate Risk Disclosure Survey.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Subaru Helps Adoptable Pets Find Loving Homes at the 2022 New York International Auto Show

Subaru of America, Inc. announced that the automaker’s popular Subaru Loves Pets exhibit, featuring adoptable pets from local pet organizations, will return to the 2022 New York International Auto Show.

Research, Reports & Publications

Stanley Black & Decker 2022 Makers Index: What's Keeping Young People from the Skilled Trades?

By 2030, Stanley Black & Decker plans to enable 10 million creators and makers to thrive in a changing world, innovate our products to enhance the lives of 500 million people, and, be carbon positive in its global operations.

Events, Media & Communications

Stand Up for Ukraine: Open Letter Calls on World Leaders to Take Urgent Action for Refugees

Since Russia began its invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24, more than 10 million people in the country have been forcibly displaced — leading to the fastest growing refugee crisis in Europe since World War II.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

For Investors With Net Zero Commitments, the SEC's Proposed Mandatory Climate Disclosure Rule Is Crucial

With its landmark new draft rule, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has taken a critical step in making our markets more secure and reducing financial risks by proposing that climate risk disclosure be mandatory for all publicly traded companies.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Saving the Day for a Day Care

Scott Blaney spent the past two years refurbishing a boat that its previous owner had dubbed a $500 hunk of junk. Blaney, though, has a knack for seeing the possibility in things—and in people.

Research, Reports & Publications

First Takes on the SEC Climate Disclosure Proposal

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has finally released its proposed climate disclosure rule with some long-awaited details and a few surprises too.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

EMERGE Everywhere Podcast With Center President Shamina Singh

In this episode of EMERGE Everywhere, Center President Shamina Singh discusses with Jennifer Tescher what it will take to build a more equitable future.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Drink Sustainably, Drink Safe

By eliminating plastic straws and replacing them with a paper alternative, everyone can play a part in reducing plastic waste. With Henkel’s commitment to innovation and advancing technologies, soggy paper straws are a thing of the past.

Research, Reports & Publications

Arrow Electronics Issues Inaugural Environmental, Social, and Governance Report

Arrow Electronics, Inc. announced the release of its inaugural Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report today, at www.arrow.com/esg.

Events, Media & Communications

Scholarships Available to the Living Future 2022 Online Conference Focused on Restoration + Justice

Regenerative building movement gathers at Living Future 2022 with a focus on restoration and justice. Scholarships available to increase access and participation.

Education

Fifth Third Finance Academy Educates Over 600K Students

Fifth Third Finance Academy’s digital courses are designed to empower students with the skills to make financial decisions that lead to successful lives.

Diversity & Inclusion

American Airlines Brings Back Practice Flights for Autistic, Disabled Passengers After Two Years

Plano’s Janet Diorio has been dreaming about a trip to California or Florida, but she has been too nervous to fly for years.

Environment

Sustainable Water Solutions Begin With the Community

Kohler Canada associates recognized a unique opportunity to use their water expertise to help solve the lack of access to clean, safe water for Canada’s Indigenous communities.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

iHeartRadio Joins Global Citizen for “Stand Up for Ukraine” to Aid Millions of Displaced Ukrainian Refugee

iHeartMedia is joining forces with Global Citizen and “Stand Up for Ukraine” to drive opportunities for iHeartRadio listeners to take action and contribute to the global campaign.

Green Infrastructure

Similarities, Differences and Synergies of Life Cycle Assessment and Greenhouse Gas Inventory Methods

WSP USA partners with organizations aiming to be Future Ready®, helping them understand the differences and similarities between LCA and GHG inventory methods and data.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  2. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  5. 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...
  6. Integrated Tools
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts to align the industry on a common language to describe sustainability performance to reduce duplication and...
  7. 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...
  8. 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...
  9. EVP Campaign
    Driving awareness of DP World’s Employee Value Proposition across the Americas, showcasing the company’s purpose-driven mission, talent strategy, and...
  10. Aflac Stories
    Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.
  11. America's Charities Employee Engagement & Social Responsibility
    More than ever, retaining and recruiting employees is a top priority for companies. Aware of the link between workplace giving and employee engagement...
  12. 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...
  13. 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...
  14. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  15. 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...