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Events, Media & Communications

Hayley Nenadal Appointed Festival Director for Earthx's Rebranded 2022 Film Festival

EarthX, the environmental organization dedicated to a sustainable future worldwide, has promoted Hayley Nenadal, formerly with Telluride and Sundance Film Festivals, to Festival Director to relaunch EarthX 2022 Environmental Film Festival.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

International Paper Joins the #Fight4Literacy for Fifth Year

Amid unparalleled educational challenges brought on by COVID-19, Memphis-based International Paper has renewed its commitment to fighting childhood illiteracy, joining Coaching for Literacy as its signature partner for the fifth straight year.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Georgia-Pacific Is Removing Barriers While “Creating Second Chances”

At Georgia-Pacific, we work to empower individuals to realize their full potential and positively contribute to their communities. Benjamin Zellers and Lewis Johnson are employees at our plywood mill in Georgia, who have benefited from this program.

Media & Communications

It's Here - G&A Institute's “2021 Sustainability Reporting in Focus” Trends Report

Our annual in-depth review of corporate sustainability / ESG reporting trends is here and available for your reading.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

National Grid, AARP New York, PULP Collaborating to Increase Awareness of Energy Affordability Programs for Income Eligible Customers, Especially Seniors

National Grid, AARP New York and Public Utility Law Project (PULP) are collaborating to bring awareness to income eligible customers, particularly seniors, about National Grid’s Energy Affordability Program (EAP) to increase awareness of the relief program and other no-cost energy saving programs.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

NRG Energy Recognizes Business Customers During Annual Excellence in Energy Awards

NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NRG) honored its top energy customers for their leadership in energy efficiency, sustainability, and community support during the second annual Excellence in Energy Awards on November 17, 2021.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

American Express Give2Gether 2021 Supports Nearly 4,000 Non-profit Organizations Across 78 Countries

In American Express’ annual Give2Gether campaign, more than 13,000 colleagues participated, pledging donations to their favorite non-profits and doubling their impact with the company’s Global Match Program.

Responsible Production & Consumption

GreenBlue Announces SCS Global Services As First Accredited Certification Body for the Recycled Material Standard (RMS)

Following the official launch of the Recycled Material Standard (RMS) last month, we are proud to announce SCS Global Services as the first certification body accredited to conduct assessments that lead to RMS certification.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

As Climate Risks Skyrocket, Largest Asset Managers Vote for More Climate-Related Shareholder Proposals, Tipping Support to Record Levels in 2021

Investor engagement on the climate crisis has swept up even the largest investors.

Energy

CIT Supports New 200-Megawatt Amazon Solar Farm in OH

CIT is pleased to support Innergex Renewable Energy with financing for its 200-megawatt Amazon Solar Farm in Ohio.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Technology Director Shares Her Top 5 Career Tips

Felicia Rives started with The Home Depot in 1996 after graduating from Georgia Tech with a degree in computer science.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Newsweek Names Hormel Foods One of America’s Most Responsible Companies

Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a global branded food company, has been named one of America’s Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek magazine for the third year in a row.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Gilead Sciences Ranked No. 6 overall, and No. 2 in Health Care & Life Sciences Industry, in Newsweek's List of Most Responsible American Companies

Gilead Sciences ranked No. 6 overall, and No. 2 within the Health Care & Life Sciences industry, in Newsweek’s just-released list of Most Responsible American Companies.

Diversity & Inclusion

Alkermes Has Launched Employee Resource Groups

In the words of our CEO Richard Pops, diversity, inclusion & belonging are “integral to our company’s culture and success.”

Energy

Capital Power and Enbridge Collaborate to Reduce CO2 Emissions in Alberta

Capital Power Corporation (TSX: CPX) and Enbridge Inc. (TSX: ENB) (NYSE: ENB) are pleased to announce a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on carbon capture and storage (CCS) solutions in the Wabamun area west of Edmonton, Alberta, near Capital Power's Genesee Generating Station.

Diversity & Inclusion

Four Ways P&G is Stepping Up to Inspire and Enable Disability Confidence

P&G recognizes International Day of Persons with Disabilities and the contributions of P&G employees with disabilities.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Toblerone Named Best Sustainable Supplier 2021 by TRBusiness Global Travel Retail Awards

Made from 100% sustainably sourced cocoa through Mondelēz International’s Cocoa Life program, the packaging is designed to be recyclable and features the Cocoa Life logo to highlight its sustainability credentials to consumers.

Events, Media & Communications

Marketing Industry Launches New CMO Sustainability Accelerator Collaborative

Leading organizations in the marketing industry today announced a groundbreaking coalition of resources and professional expertise to catalyze the global marketing community in driving growth through sustainable innovation.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Field to Market Releases Fourth National Indicators Report Underscoring Need for Greater Collective Action in Accelerating Sustainable Commodity Crop Production

Field to Market: The Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture released today the fourth edition of its landmark National Indicators Report, Environmental Indicators for Measuring Outcomes of On-Farm Agricultural Production in the United States, which provides critical national-level analysis on progress in environmental indicators across eleven U.S. commodity crops. The report, last issued in 2016, demonstrates that progress across five key environmental indicators has largely plateaued over the last decade, demonstrating an urgent need for greater collective action from the value chain in order to achieve sustained transformation of the agricultural system.

Research, Reports & Publications

Return on Sustainability, Spotlight 1: Risk Mitigation and Resilience

Research, Reports & Publications

CRB Horizons Report - Life Sciences 2021

Our Horizons: Life Sciences report, built on the inputs of more than 500 industry leaders, explores the evolving science & business of drug manufacturing & the operational shifts our industry must make, especially as COVID-19 has changed our world.

Research, Reports & Publications

Seagen Publishes Inaugural Corporate Responsibility Report

As a demonstration of its long-term environmental, social, and governance (ESG) commitments, Seagen Inc. (Nasdaq:SGEN) today announced the release of its inaugural Corporate Responsibility Report.

Diversity & Inclusion

VMware's Inclusive Terminology Journey

VMware has undertaken the multifaceted task of correcting non-inclusive terminology used in our products and company collateral. Ralph Waldo Emerson once wrote, “Life is a journey, not a destination.”

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Griffith Foods Southeast Asia Recognized as one of HR Asia Best Companies To Work For In Asia 2021

Griffith Foods Southeast Asia is recognized as one of HR Asia Best Companies To Work For In Asia 2021! This is a prestigious award organized by the leading professional magazine, HR Asia, acknowledging strong performance in several categories.

Innovation & Technology

Cisco to Award $1M USD to #TechForGood Startups and Entrepreneurs Addressing Social Issues and Climate Change

One of Cisco’s signature Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs, the Challenge will award $1 million in cash prizes to early-stage tech entrepreneurs who are addressing some of our toughest social and environmental problems.

Latest Campaigns

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    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  2. Employee and Community Engagement
    At MilliporeSigma, we look for opportunities to use employee and community engagement to spark scientific curiosity and breakthroughs. We know that...
  3. Technology for Good
    We believe that technology, when thoughtfully and strategically applied, can bring positive, lasting change to people’s lives and communities and...
  4. Green Mountain Energy Sun Club
    Since its founding in 2002, the Green Mountain Energy Sun Club has donated more than $4 million to solar and sustainability projects focusing on...
  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. Emergency Response
    Document rapid interventions when crises strike: delivering therapeutic food, water, hygiene kits, and deploying mobile med
  7. CARE Corporate Partnerships
    CARE works with corporate partners globally to invest in innovative, scalable, impactful, community-based solutions.
  8. LATAM Growth
    DP World is significantly expanding its operations in Latin America, focusing on enhancing port infrastructure and increasing cargo handling...
  9. Sustainability by Antea Group
    At Antea Group, we believe the best sustainability programs integrate sustainability into core business practices, we identify and act on relevant...
  10. 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...
  11. Corporate Social Responsibility
    Whirlpool Corporation has several CSR partners including United Way, Habitat for Humanity International, Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Consulada...
  12. 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...
  13. Sustainability by Antea Group
    At Antea Group, we believe the best sustainability programs integrate sustainability into core business practices, we identify and act on relevant...
  14. CACI Celebrates Veterans and Military Families Month
    This Veterans and Military Families Month, we celebrate the strength, dedication, and sacrifices of former service members and their loved ones. CACI...
  15. CARE Corporate Partnerships
    CARE works with corporate partners globally to invest in innovative, scalable, impactful, community-based solutions.