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Energy

To Achieve Energy and Economic Security, We Must Accelerate the Transition to a Clean Energy Future

“A time of crisis is not just a time of anxiety and worry. It gives a chance, an opportunity to choose well or to choose badly.” — Desmond Tutu

Diversity & Inclusion

7th Annual Women Transforming Technology (WT2) Conference - Registration Open

VMware, Inc. (NYSE: VMW), a leading innovator in enterprise software, today announced registration is open for the seventh annual Women Transforming Technology (WT2) Conference, being held from April 11-12, 2022.

Diversity & Inclusion

Alliance Data Observes Women's History Month: Kelly Perry

In observance of Women's History Month, a month dedicated to highlighting and celebrating the achievements of women and the contributions they make in the many roles they play, Alliance Data is spotlighting associates with meaningful perspectives.

Diversity & Inclusion

Hershey: Real Conversations for Real Change

As the Chief Diversity Officer of The Hershey Company, I have a lot to be proud of—the work of my dedicated colleagues, the change we’re making, and the real, vulnerable conversations we’re having.

Energy

Virtual Power Purchase Agreement with ENGIE North America to Develop Renewable Energy

The VPPA will bring clean renewable energy onto the grid and ensure Stanley Black & Decker continues to address its North American electricity usage by delivering approximately 205,000 megawatt hours of renewable electricity annually.

Health & Healthcare

How To Create a Healthy School Environment

This article looks at 7 key components of healthy school environments and emerging scientific insights on how our physical environments affect students’ health and academic performance.

Diversity & Inclusion

Discover Which Female Role Models Inspired Our Own Women in STEM

The gender gap that exists in the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields has been prominent for years. Meet some Merck's own women in STEM and read what they have to say about the women who inspired them early on in life.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Team Depot Associates Help With Flood Recovery Efforts in Chehalis, Washington

The Lewis County Gospel Mission (LCGM) in Chehalis, Washington, is the only nonprofit organization in their area that allows homeless individuals to gather indoors and receive services.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Credibility Through Accountability - GRI Sets the Standard

What is the role of the various ESG standards, frameworks, ratings and rankers, when it comes to how sustainable business practices are measured and achieved?

Social Impact & Volunteering

RBIJ Launches Program to Deflect At-Risk Youth From Criminal Justice Involvement Through New 1st Chance Hiring Network - With Support From Walmart

The Responsible Business Initiative for Justice has announced a ground-breaking program made possible by Walmart (through the Walmart.org Center for Racial Equity) that aims to confront economic immobility at the source.

Energy

Does Your 2022 Sustainability Plan Take Full Advantage of Clean Energy Opportunities?

Sustainability experts rank climate change as the top development challenge of our day, along with biodiversity loss, water scarcity, destructive resource extraction, water pollution, and poverty.

Research, Reports & Publications

Essity Releases Green Response Report 2021 to COVID-19

At Essity we continuously conduct research among the general public to understand behaviors and attitudes related to hygiene and health, and how that impacts the world around us

Diversity & Inclusion

Comcast NBCUniversal Celebrates Women Who Inspire

This month, we are spotlighting women who inspire – including changemakers at our company, in our communities, and throughout history.

Health & Healthcare

How CooperCompanies Improves Lives, One Person at a Time

Today, people are looking for options to support how they want to live at every stage of life. And in areas where choices are available, they want to partner with their healthcare provider so they can make well-informed decisions.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Scotiabank Women Initiative Launches Accelerator Program and Virtual Conference for Women in the Automotive Industry

The Scotiabank Women Initiative® is proud to launch the Women in Auto Accelerator, a first-of-its-kind mentoring and networking accelerator program to help women build their careers in the Quebec automotive industry.

Education

Discovery Education Supports Social-Emotional Learning Day with High Quality Resources for Educators, Students, and Families

Discovery Education and leading social impact partners are offering engaging, high quality digital learning resources to students, teachers, and families to support Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Day nationwide.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Aramark Presents EMPOWER Awards to Women Leaders in Celebration of Their Contributions and Achievements

In celebration of Women’s History Month, Aramark (NYSE: ARMK), a global hospitality, facilities management, and uniforms leader, is recognizing the commitment and contributions of women in its workplace with the 2022 EMPOWER Awards.

Diversity & Inclusion

Lessons From Black Entrepreneurs

While Black History Month celebrates the past accomplishments and contributions of African Americans to our shared culture, it also provides a chance to look ahead to the future of Black achievement.

Research, Reports & Publications

Aflac Incorporated Releases First Sustainability Bond Report

Aflac Incorporated announced today that it has released its Sustainability Bond Report one year after issuing its first sustainability bond.

Environment

Project to Accelerate the Pace of Tree Plantings for Small Farmers From Arbor Day Foundation, Natural Capital Partners and Taking Root Selected by Microsoft Carbon Removal Program

The Arbor Day Foundation announced a new milestone in the ongoing work with Natural Capital Partners, Microsoft and Taking Root to plant more than 1.4 million trees

Environment

Whirlpool Corporation Commits to Real-World Action Toward a Low-Carbon Future With U.S. Department of Energy

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recognized Whirlpool Corp. for committing to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 50 percent within 10 years and to work with the DOE to share successful solutions and decarbonization strategies.

Green Infrastructure

Powering Progress to Meet the Challenges of a Changing World

A brand-new report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change provides a grim echo of previous reports – that the world’s population is heading toward a dangerous future if we fail to address the causes of climate change.

Events, Media & Communications

CGF MD Wai-Chan Chan Speaks on Decarbonisation of Consumer Goods at FT Climate Capital Live in London

Managing Director of The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF), Wai-Chan Chan, spoke at the FT Climate Capital Live event in London on how the consumer goods industry must work together to reduce carbon emissions.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How Gildan Plans to Build Long-term Value for Its Communities

Since its beginnings, Gildan has operated on the principle that it is possible to make high-quality and durable apparel manufactured responsibly for people, for the environment, and for the communities in which it operates.

Diversity & Inclusion

Tetra Tech Recognizes International Women's Day 2022

Tetra Tech is celebrating International Women’s Day on March 8 to honor the achievements of women in history who helped pave the way for women of today to continue making the world a better place.

Latest Campaigns

  1. 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...
  2. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  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. 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 >>
  5. 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...
  6. Nutrition and Health
    Focus on preventing and treating malnutrition across life stages. Highlights include early detection, community-based treatment (e.g., MUAC screening...
  7. Health and Safety by Antea Group
    Antea Group's health and safety consultants understand what it takes to help make a positive impact on safety culture. Read blogs, insights, and more...
  8. Aflac Stories
    Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.
  9. Sustainable Operations
    ops-related sustainability content (e.g., new electric equipment, decarb efforts, etc.)
  10. Retail Logistics
    DP World provides end-to-end retail logistics solutions including comprehensive Purchase Order management from origin consolidation to retailer PO...
  11. 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...
  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. 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...
  14. 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...
  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...