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Join Leaders From Google, Microsoft, REI & More at GreenBiz 26

Trellis Group

Events, Media & Communications

sustainability: 2025 Report - Rockwell Automation
Building a More Resilient, Agile, and Sustainable Future

Rockwell Automation

Research, Reports & Publications

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What We Learned (Or Didn’t) From Hurricane Katrina

TriplePundit

Social Impact & Volunteering

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Hiring an Executive Director for the International Cocoa Initiative

Did you know that almost half of the children living in cocoa-growing areas in Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana are estimated to be involved in child labour?

Diversity & Inclusion

Applied Materials Chief HR Officer Receives YWCA Tribute to Women Award

Congrats to our Chief HR Officer Susan Winchester for receiving a YWCA Tribute To Women award! Applied Materials is proud to support YWCA Golden Gate Silicon Valley's mission to empower women and recognize outstanding women leaders.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Heroes Work Here: Palisades Troubleshooter's Quick Action Saves a Life

When Palisades Division Troubleshooter Don Brett responded to the scene of a utility pole that had been hit by an automobile on the morning of Feb. 4, he immediately saw that he had to act quickly. Live conductors and a transformer bank had fallen onto the car that had hit the pole, and the disoriented driver was attempting to exit the vehicle.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Is Sustainability the New IT Imperative?

For Earth Day, VMware’s Nicola Peill-Moelter discussed the growing need for green technology in the modern office with Google and Softchoice as part of Softchoice’s Catalyst podcast.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

EcoVadis and Givewith Accelerating the Growth of the Sustainable Procurement Pledge As Its First Official Supporters

Research, Reports & Publications

DraftKings Publishes 2021 ESG Report

DraftKings Inc. announced the release of its 2021 Sustainability Report, providing insights into DraftKings’ commitment to environmental, social, and governance (“ESG”) initiatives.

Education

New Online Course Supports Future Teachers' Skills With Mobile Device Usage in the Classroom

Together, Qualcomm Wireless Reach, Project Tomorrow, and the University of Kentucky are working to address the need for teacher candidates with proficiency with mobile devices in the classroom.

Research, Reports & Publications

Delivering for Good: Mobile Supplies and a Helping Hand

Each disaster is unique, which is why The Salvation Army caters their response to the circumstances and specific needs of the people most affected.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Whirlpool Refrigerators Donated to Benton Harbor High School as Part of New Pilot Program

Today marks the first time the program is working directly with a school-- which Benton Harbor school administrators and Whirlpool employees said has been a longtime goal for both of them.

Research, Reports & Publications

Surfing With Sharks: Mr. Wonderful and ESG Investing

Kevin O’Leary, of “Shark Tank” fame, recently spoke about ESG investing, so Catherine decided to make Steve share his unfiltered reactions to what Mr. Wonderful said.

Diversity & Inclusion

How Lawyer Turned Artist Laolu Thrives As a Global Creative in NYC

Ecommerce has changed the game for struggling artists around the world, especially for those working in the creative (and cutthroat) capital of New York City.

Innovation & Technology

Andrea Ruotolo Is on a Mission to Make Manufacturers More Sustainable

Andrea Ruotolo’s passion for Earth Day and what the annual observance represents goes beyond her new role as Rockwell Automation’s (NYSE: ROK) Global Head of Customer Sustainability.

Diversity & Inclusion

Amplifying Asian American Voices

On this episode, we’re talking about the push for more representation of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in entertainment.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Solar Sister Is Addressing Gender Equity, Energy Poverty, and Climate Change

Founded in 2009, Solar Sister is a nonprofit recipient of Cisco’s social impact grants that recruits, trains, mentors, and supports women entrepreneurs – Solar Sister Entrepreneurs (SSEs) – and supplies them with durable, affordable energy products.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth Grants $4.6M to data.org's Capacity Accelerator Network to Further Diversity and Inclusion in the Field of Data Science

data.org announces $4.6M in funding delivered by the Mastercard Impact Fund for data.org’s Capacity Accelerator Network (CAN), signifying a strong commitment toward building greater data capacity for the social sector.

Events, Media & Communications

The Atlantic, Artist Glenn Kaino, and Superblue Announce A Forest for the Trees, an Immersive Show Opening May 13 in Los Angeles

The Atlantic, artist Glenn Kaino, and Superblue announce today the debut of A Forest for the Trees, an ambitious immersive show created and directed by visionary artist

Environment

Small Acts by Kimberly-Clark Employees in South Australia Make a Big Difference

Employees at Kimberly-Clark's Millicent manufacturing facility in South Australia volunteered their time over the past six months to plant and care for 1,000 tree seedings onsite at the facility to support land and bush regeneration projects within the local community.

Environment

To Save the Planet, Earth Day Must Die

Earth Day has been celebrated since 1970 and since then the destruction of the Earth has gone into overdrive. Earth Day is symbolic of how we approach sustainability, with 364 days of – business as usual impacts

Research, Reports & Publications

Kohl’s Publishes 2021 ESG Report, Highlighting Progress in Key Areas of Environmental Sustainability, Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace, and Philanthropy

Today, Kohl’s announced the release of the company’s 2021 ESG report, providing comprehensive updates on achievements and progress.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

'Climate Champions' Mark Ruffalo, Adam Mckay, Christiana Figueres and Zamzam Ibrahim Unite With Benevity to Boost Support for Climate-related Nonprofits

Benevity is bringing together some of the world’s most high-profile and passionate advocates including Mark Ruffalo, Adam McKay, Christiana Figueres and Zamzam Ibrahim to boost support for climate-related nonprofits.

Social Impact & Volunteering

How to Support Refugees Digitally

The humanitarian crisis unfolding in Ukraine has already forced more than 4 million people to flee the country. Many will stay at their new locations for a longer time – and they need employment. Find out how to support them, digitally and remotely.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Bacardi Launches Shake Your Future in South Africa

Bacardi, the largest privately held spirits company in the world, is bringing Shake Your Future - its free, professional bartender training programme for disadvantaged young adults – to South Africa for the first-time.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

VMware Named #1 for Environmental Performance

As we celebrate Earth Day this week, we’re incredibly proud to be named the best company for the environment in our industry by JUST Capital

Events, Media & Communications

The Consumer Goods Forum's Global Summit to Host Industry Leaders From Around World to Accelerate Better Lives Through Better Business

The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF), the global CEO-led business forum for retailers and manufacturers, is gearing up for its annual Global Summit from 20 – 23 June in Dublin.

Events, Media & Communications

PNC Virtual Event | Powering Children's Potential: The Case for Helping Parents and Families

Parents are the architects of their children’s brains, especially during the earliest years. Research shows that the first five years of a child’s life builds the foundation for lifelong learning and achievement.

Latest Campaigns

  1. 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...
  2. 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...
  3. Corporate Social Responsibility
    Whirlpool Corporation has several CSR partners including United Way, Habitat for Humanity International, Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Consulada...
  4. Aflac Stories
    Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.
  5. SustainabilityHQ.com Weekly Highlights
    Highlighting the top news, commentary, and research for the week coming from SHQ. The highlights newsletter also spotlights one profiled organization...
  6. 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...
  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. 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...
  9. 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...
  10. Wesco Cares
    Life-changing events can happen to any of us, often when we least expect them. Employees in need can turn to the Wesco Cares. Its mission is to be an...
  11. People
    As a family-owned business, Bacardi values the importance of creating a warm and welcoming workplace. We do so by fostering an environment where...
  12. Integrated Tools
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts to align the industry on a common language to describe sustainability performance to reduce duplication and...
  13. Community Investment
    all community engagement efforts (e.g., Teach for All, volunteerism, etc.)
  14. Advocacy
    Position Action Against Hunger as a leading advocate for policy change and investment—calling for increased public health spending, improved nutrition...
  15. IWBI | Community News
    We believe that people's health and wellness should be at the center of design. That’s why we’re working with industry professionals in real estate...