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Green Infrastructure

The Ray and NGI Release Their NextGen Highways Feasibility Study for the Minnesota Department of Transportation

The Ray and NGI Consulting have released a feasibility study for the Minnesota Dept. of Transportation showing the value of burying high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission systems in the highway right-of-way for cost-effective clean energy.

Health & Healthcare

Vaccines: Our History, Our Legacy

This was the desperate radio telegram in January 1925 from Dr. Curtis Welch in Nome, Alaska, to all the major Alaska towns, to territorial Governor Scott Bone in Juneau

Innovation & Technology

How COPE Leverages Esports to Inspire Youth Success

This blog comes to us from Shae Williams, a former software executive with IBM, who cofounded a nonprofit Coalition of Parents in Esports (COPE) in 2020 to assist parents and their children to get the most from their online gaming experiences.

Health & Healthcare

Four Questions With Anu Osinusi: Gilead's Commitment to People Living With Viral Hepatitis

Anu Osinusi recently spoke with us about how hepatitis research and treatment have changed over her career, why HDV is considered the “forgotten virus” and what’s next for Gilead.

Health & Healthcare

Illumina Expands Access to Genomics in Latin America Through New State-of-the-Art Solution Center

Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ: ILMN), a global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies, today announced the launch of its new state-of-the-art Solution Center in São Paulo, Brazil.

Education

TCS goIT April Monthly Challenge: Is There a Digital Solution to Help Keep Electronic Waste Out of Landfills?

Every month, goIT – part of TCS’ Corporate Social responsibility team – develops a new opportunity each month for students to ideate digital innovations based on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Sustainable Development Goals

Consumer Goods Companies Announce Position on Chemical Recycling Technologies and Publish Life Cycle Assessment

The Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF) Plastic Waste Coalition of Action (the Coalition) is pleased to announce the publication of a Vision and Principles Paper, entitled “Chemical Recycling in a Circular Economy for Plastics”

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

AllianceBernstein: Emerging-Market Sovereign Debt Needs ESG Scrutiny

At AllianceBernstein, we feel like we have a differentiated way to approach ESG investing. We have a 360-degree view of analyzing ESG risks from all parts of a company or country's stakeholders.

Environment

What's Your PFAS Risk Level? Not Knowing Could Be Costly

With cumulative settlements in the U.S. nearing $2 billion, PFAS lawsuits are impacting companies that use PFAS anywhere in their production or operations. Is your organization at risk? Antea Group can help you answer that question.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Changing Your Relationship With Money for Good

The concept of financial wellness is often associated with managing your money the right way or having a certain net worth. But this definition leaves out something just as important as the numbers – how your finances impact your mental and physical well-being.

Research, Reports & Publications

Green Plains Achieves 35% Emissions Reduction, on Track for Carbon Neutrality by 2050

Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRE) today released its 2021 Sustainability Report, outlining environmental, social and governance (ESG) priorities, progress and targets.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Third Webinar in the Series, Boldly Building the Future, Will Be Hosted This Month, “Climate and the Precious Metals Industry: Defining and Measuring Your Emissions Footprint”

Greenhouse gases produced by human activity have caused the earth’s temperature to rise, creating a domino effect that leaders are working to mitigate worldwide.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

SEC Chair Joins Ceres in Calling on Investors, Companies and the Public to Participate in Climate Disclosure Rule-making Process

U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler joined Ceres today in a live virtual meeting with investors and companies and other sustainability advocates to discuss the SEC’s new proposed rule, Enhancement and Standardization of Climate-Related Disclosures for Investors.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CNH Industrial India Honored at Global CSR Excellence and Leadership Awards

CNH Industrial, a global leader in agriculture and construction equipment, has received top honours at the 11th Edition of the Global CSR Excellence and Leadership Awards under the Best Environment Friendly Project category

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Yum China Reaffirms Its Commitment to Reducing Food Waste With Food Bank Program

Yum China Holdings, Inc. has reaffirmed its commitment to reducing food waste through the gradual expansion of its existing pilot Food Bank program to cover more stores and cities across China.

Education

Mondelez Pairs Chips Ahoy! Brand With Boys & Girls Clubs for Arts Education

“We are honored to work alongside a brand who recognizes the arts as an essential pathway for young people to discover their passions and build a positive future,” says Jim Clark, president & CEO, Boys & Girls Clubs of America.

Events, Media & Communications

Informing the Way Forward With Thomson Reuters

We invited Alex Thompson, CCO of Thomson Reuters, to share the story of uncovering Inform the Way Forward and how it has unleashed the passion, power, and unlimited potential of Thomson Reuters.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Ralph Lauren Continues Investment in Natural Fiber Welding

At Ralph Lauren, we are committed to scaling innovation that has the potential to advance sustainability in our industry.

Diversity & Inclusion

Five Decades of History From the Galley

Being one of American’s first Black flight attendants made Cheryl Gaymon a key contributor to the progress we’ve made as an airline and the progress the industry has made in diversity and inclusion.

Green Infrastructure

A 'Generational Transformation' for Ontario's Waste Sector

Enbridge Gas and the Ontario Waste Management Association (OWMA) announce a pilot project to use low-carbon renewable natural gas (RNG) in waste collection vehicles across the province.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Applied Materials Earns Intel's 2022 EPIC Outstanding Supplier Award With Supplier Diversity Distinction

Applied Materials has earned the exclusive EPIC Program Outstanding Supplier Award with Supplier Diversity Distinction for 2022. This award recognizes the absolute top performers in the Intel supply chain for their dedication over the past year.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

John Frank Joins Illumina as Chief Public Affairs Officer

Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ: ILMN), a global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies, announced today the appointment of John Frank as the Company's Chief Public Affairs Officer (CPAO).

Responsible Production & Consumption

Fair Trade USA™ Joins Amazon Climate Pledge Friendly Initiative

Fair Trade USA is proud to join Amazon’s Climate Pledge Friendly initiative making Fair Trade Certified products more easily discoverable on Amazon’s e-commerce sites.

Green Infrastructure

City of Chicago Drafts 2022 Climate Action Plan

WSP USA congratulates the City of Chicago on the draft release of its updated Climate Action Plan (CAP), which outlines actions to address climate change for its 77 communities.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Responsible Beauty: How P&G is Using Guar

P&G Beauty is joining with Solvay and TechnoServe India in the Sustainable Guar Initiative , an effort designed to further improve the livelihoods of smallholder guar bean farmers in India.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Integrated Tools
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts to align the industry on a common language to describe sustainability performance to reduce duplication and...
  2. 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...
  3. GoDaddy | Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
    Diverse teams build better products — period. At GoDaddy, we make apps and services that our worldwide community of entrepreneurs can relate to. Our...
  4. 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...
  5. 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...
  6. GoDaddy | Microbusiness
    They’re the people who build websites, run restaurants, and teach online classes. They power local economies and national growth but their impact...
  7. 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...
  8. Fifth Third's Commitment to Small Businesses
    Fifth Third believes that small businesses form the foundation of our communities – and when they succeed, we all succeed. Supporting them through...
  9. FedEx | Volunteer Campaigns
    Giving back is part of the FedEx culture. Team members support our charitable investments and local community needs by dedicating their time where...
  10. Social Progress
    Social engagement has always been an integral part of our sense of responsibility as a company. We care and we act to do our part to improve the...
  11. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  12. PSEG Environmental Stewardship
    PSEG’s environmental stewardship is evident in programs and strategies that reflect our commitment to clean air, clean water and waste management...
  13. 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...
  14. Digital Safety
    We provide tools and guidance so people can manage digital content in a way that’s right for them and their families. Learn more >>
  15. 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...