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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

International Paper Awarded AF&PA Leadership in Sustainability Award for Resilient U.S. Forests

The American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) today announced its Better Practices, Better Planet 2030 Sustainability Award winners. The awards recognize exemplary sustainability programs and initiatives in paper and wood products manufacturing.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

When Experience, Passion and Talent Converge — A Military Veteran’s Second Career

Not only did he find a job quickly, he found one in which he could continue serving the forces from the civilian side while exploring his interest in emerging technologies. Since then, Jeff has spent his entire 25-year civilian career with one company: Leidos.

Research, Reports & Publications

Edison International 2022 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Report: Going Further, Together

Edison International takes pride in supporting our communities through investing our time, energy and financial support. In volunteer events throughout our service area, Edison International and SCE team members often bring along family members.

Energy

National Grid Awarded $50 Million Federal Infrastructure Grant To Integrate More Clean Energy on the Grid

National Grid has been awarded a $50 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) for a project that will deploy digital technology to optimize the use of distributed energy resources (DERs) to improve electric system reliability and resilience.

Events, Media & Communications

Sofidel Features Private Label Solutions at PLMA’s Annual Private Label Trade Show

Sofidel, a leading global provider of paper for hygienic and domestic use, today announced that it will be exhibiting at PLMA’s 2023 Annual Private Label Tradeshow, “The Store Brands Phenomenon”, November 12-14 in Chicago.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Applied Materials Celebrates Communities Through Arts and Culture

Arts create community. They inspire us to come together in shared experiences. To learn, to question, to explore, to remember and to celebrate. Arts and culture add vibrancy to our neighborhoods and invite us to participate in building stronger connections to our communities

Innovation & Technology

Essity Launches Caressa – A Digital Platform To Assist Family Caregivers

One in five people is currently providing care for a loved one, and two-thirds of all people globally will become caregivers at some point in their lives. To address the growing needs of family caregivers, Essity is launching the AgeTech-solution Caressa.

Diversity & Inclusion

My First Veterans Day Out of Uniform: Meet Brian Boosz

I am a Security Engineer by trade. I was born and raised in California and have worked in tech on and off throughout my entire adult life. I was a Test Engineer for the PalmPilot software back in the early 2000’s before joining the Air Force.

Events, Media & Communications

United in Service: Comcast NBCUniversal Celebrates National Veterans & Military Families Month

Across our company, we’re united in service and in our support for our nation’s heroes and their families.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Home Depot Foundation Surpasses $500 Million Invested in Veteran Causes, Commits $750 Million by 2030

In celebration of Veterans Day, The Home Depot Foundation is growing its mission to serve those who served through an updated commitment to invest $750 million in veteran causes by the end of fiscal year 2030. The Foundation announced today it surpassed $500 million invested.

Responsible Production & Consumption

HARMAN Audio Talks Podcast: Music for Pets

In this episode of the AudioTalks podcast, Oisin Lunny speaks to Amman Ahmed, President of Music For Pets, nicknamed "Petflix," the company that makes calming music to ease the sensitive souls of our furry friends, prone to separation anxiety and fear of unknown noises.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

U.S. Bank No. 3 on Military Times Ranking of Best Employers for Veterans

The Military Times named U.S. Bank number No. 3 on its annual Best for Vets: Employers list, which rates the best employers for veterans in the United States. U.S. Bank has appeared on the list each year since the Military Times started the rankings in 2010, landing at No. 7 last

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

New Report From the NextGen Consortium Shares Path Forward for Paper Cup Recycling in the U.S.

The NextGen Consortium, a leading industry collaboration managed by Closed Loop Partners, with partner brands including Yum! Brands, released a report with new findings to accelerate paper cup recycling in the U.S.

Education

Otis Partners with AWARE Singapore and United Women Singapore: Empowering Female Students through STEM

To nurture STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) in our communities where we live and work, Otis colleagues in Asia Pacific partnered with AWARE Singapore and United Women Singapore to sponsor female students’ participation in a full-day coding workshop.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Sustainable Apparel Coalition Dives Deep on Circularity, Decarbonization and Compliance at Sourcing Journal Fall Summit 2023

Kaley Roshitsh, SAC editorial director, attended the Sourcing Journal Fall Summit for a deep dive into sourcing, as the pinnacle holiday sales season approaches.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Baker Tilly Observes Veterans Day on Friday, November 10th Learn About Two Team Members Who Served

Veterans Day is Saturday, November 11th, when we celebrate those who served in the U.S. armed forces. Baker Tilly observes the holiday on Friday, November 10th with a day off for team members in the U.S. 

Diversity & Inclusion

MAC Cosmetics USA Sponsors Come Out With Pride Orlando

M·A·C Cosmetics USA was a proud silver level sponsor of this year’s “Come Out With Pride Orlando” celebration, which took place on Saturday, October 21st.

Events, Media & Communications

CNH Attends ‘Empowering Sustainable Agriculture’ Summit

CNH Industrial played a key role at the 'Empowering Sustainable Agriculture' Summit, held by the European Agricultural Machinery Industry (CEMA) in Brussels.

Research, Reports & Publications

Navigating Audits & Controls in ESG Reporting

Dina Trainor, managing director in Deloitte & Touche LLP’s Controllership Practice, joins ESG Talk host Ernest Anunciacion to discuss how companies can build governance, risk, and compliance for ESG reporting.

Diversity & Inclusion

Catherine O’Malley Kearney To Lead Key Private Bank

Key Wealth, the wealth management division of KeyCorp (NYSE:KEY) announced the appointment of Catherine (Cathy) O’Malley Kearney to the role of National Head of Key Private Bank (KPB) with accountability for driving KPB revenue growth, expense management.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Maximus Named a Top Veteran Employer by Two Publications

Recently, Maximus has achieved remarkable recognition as a top Veteran employer by not just one but two military publications. This exceptional honor underscores Maximus' unwavering commitment to hiring and honoring Veterans.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Whirlpool Corporation Supports 13th Habitat for Humanity Build With Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business

Whirlpool employees and students from IU and the Kelley School worked together building a home for Cherri Morris and her four grandchildren on Friday and the home was dedicated on Saturday at IU’s homecoming game.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Entergy Texas Partners With United Way To Expand West Port Arthur Community Garden

As part of its commitment to help improve lives and build stronger communities, Entergy Texas contributed $75,000 to the United Way of Mid & South Jefferson County to support the expansion of the West Port Arthur Community Garden.

Diversity & Inclusion

Rayonier 2022 Sustainability Report: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At Rayonier, we embrace and encourage individuality, where employees with different backgrounds, experiences, and behavioral styles feel included and comfortable sharing their perspectives and ideas.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

CNH Industrial Donates $1 Million To Build New Space for Habitat for Humanity

CNH Industrial, through its Foundation, recently donated a $1 million grant to help renovate a former West Racine Piggly Wiggly into the new Racine Habitat for Humanity ReStore. The 20,000-square-foot building is expected to open as the ReStore in 2024.

Latest Campaigns

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  8. ESG Voices: Short Podcasts Addressing the Opportunities and Challenges of ESG
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  9. 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...
  10. 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...
  11. Healthy Spaces Podcast: Season 5
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  14. Goals That Inspire: Environmental Stewardship
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  15. License to Operate
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