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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Importance of Giving Back - Even in Times of Uncertainty

Generous, community-minded and loving isn’t typically how the American public describes car companies or car dealers.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Just Good Investing: Calvert Impact's Gender Lens Investing Journey

The upcoming 2023 Women’s History Month theme is “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories.” This theme recognizes “women, past and present, who have been active in all forms of media.”

Green Infrastructure

NETSTREIT's ESG Journey Supported by Sustainability-Linked Credit Facility

The real estate industry consistently has been a leader in sustainability efforts that seek ways to reduce its current carbon emissions, which account for nearly 39% of global carbon emissions

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Northern Trust Asset Management Partners With Solactive To Launch Two Global Bond ESG Climate Index Funds

Northern Trust Asset Management continues to expand its sustainable investment solutions with the launch of two global bond ESG funds and the corresponding indices, built in partnership with German index provider Solactive.

Research, Reports & Publications

CSRD Update: Impacted Businesses and How To Prepare for Mandatory Reporting

In a major step forward for international regulations towards ESG disclosure, the European Financial Reporting Advisory Group released the latest draft of the European Sustainability Reporting Standards to the European Commission for consideration.

Research, Reports & Publications

Nielsen Releases 2022 Brand Sustainability Report in Australia

After months of focused research, Nielsen has released its first independent Brand Sustainability Report, which ranks how Australian consumers perceive the sustainability efforts of 247 leading brands.*

Innovation & Technology

Understanding the Connected Intelligent Edge and Its Potential

The emergence of the connected intelligent edge is accelerating demand for our innovations.

Research, Reports & Publications

Building Bridges: Splunk Releases 2022 Global Impact Report

Splunk Inc. (NASDAQ: SPLK), the data platform leader for security and observability, today released its second annual Global Impact Report.

Energy

Setting Realistic Energy Goals in Your Sustainability Plan

The case for including energy goals in a sustainability plan is clear. The more challenging matter is figuring out how to make the goals realistic to avoid over-promising and under-delivering.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

2023 Look Ahead: ESG Policies Are Good Not Just for the Planet, but for Business

It’s that time of year when we all take a moment to reflect on the past twelve months and, importantly, begin to chart the new year ahead.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Missouri Employees Light Up St. Louis Community for a Good Cause

For U.S. Bank employee Amanda Trevisano Smith, giving back to others during the holiday season was instilled in her at a young age. And it all started with her grandmother.

Environment

Drawdown Georgia Climate Solutions & Equity Grants Featured on Closer Look With Rose Scott - WABE

WABE's Rose Scott recently interviewed Blair Beasley of the Ray C. Anderson Foundation and grantee, Lejla Prljaca of Gwinnett Housing Corporation about the inaugural Drawdown Georgia Climate Solutions and Equity Grants.

Diversity & Inclusion

The 5-9 Series: Meet Shazia Bhura

At GoDaddy, when we say human first — we truly mean it. Our people are our biggest asset, so understanding their needs is vital, be it within or outside of work.

Sustainable Development Goals

How to Improve ESG Ratings: Workiva's Approach to MSCI

Workiva's MSCI ESG Rating was recently upgraded to “AAA”—the highest possible rating awarded by the organization. In this article, ESG leader Mandi McReynolds describes her team's approach to ESG ratings and the steps they took to get there.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Tetra Pak U.S. and Canada 2022 Sustainability Report: Planet

Educating consumers about the sustainability benefits and recyclability of cartons is one of the primary ways we can keep cartons out of landfills.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Creating a Roadmap for Your Retirement Goals

With costs on the rise due to inflation and people sometimes feeling pinched, it can be tough to think about saving for bigger picture goals and planning ahead.

Education

KeyBank Supports Student Economic Security at Housatonic Community College

The Housatonic Community College Foundation announced that it has received a $10,000 grant from KeyBank Foundation to respond to the economic security needs of students. For the fifth year in a row, KeyBank will support the college’s Family Economic Security Program (FESP).

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Coming Together for Dogfighting Survivors

An unknown number of dogs were chained in the woods on a recent Sunday morning, and rescuers could hear them barking before they saw them.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Giving Tuesday Highlights Gen's Culture of Giving

November was a busy month at Gen (formerly NortonLifeLock). In addition to announcing our new company name, and promoting employee giving as we approach the holiday season, we launched the Gen Giving Hub.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Sustainable Agriculture: Why a Changing Policy Landscape Matters to Business

A well functioning agricultural sector is a crucial component for any successful and sustainable economy, given its core role in the production of food and raw materials.

Environment

California Scoping Plan Is a Vital Blueprint for Building a More Just and Equitable Net-Zero Emissions Economy

Ceres joins major U.S. companies in welcoming the California Air Resource Board’s adoption of its 2022 Climate Change Scoping Plan.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Decade of Sustainability Industry Leadership for Abbott

For nearly 135 years, we've maintained both a clear and important purpose – helping people live their fullest lives through better health – and a willingness to evolve to ensure we sustain this positive impact for generations.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Gen Is Recognized for Climate Disclosure on 2022 CDP Report

The environmental not-for-profit CDP has recognized Gen for the transparency and thoroughness of our corporate sustainability program, awarding us the high score of ‘B’ on its latest assessment.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Defying the Senses...the Dangers of Carbon Monoxide

According to the Centers for Disease Control, approximately 20,000 people are taken to an emergency room and 400 people die every year from accidental carbon monoxide poisoning.

Social Impact & Volunteering

As the Conflict in Ukraine Continues, We Keep Helping Those Who Need It

This International Volunteer Day (December 5) we’re celebrating two FedEx team members who volunteered their time and skill sets to get surplus personal protective equipment (PPE) to charities supporting the conflict in Ukraine.

Latest Campaigns

  1. 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...
  2. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  3. 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...
  4. Scotts Miracle-Gro | Environment Improvement
    Earth's beauty and resources should be appreciated now and preserved for generations to come. Discover the stewardship initiatives underway to protect...
  5. 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...
  6. Recognition of our Company
    As the leading sports and live music company in the world, we recognize our responsibility to provide industry leadership and to conduct our business...
  7. Investing in our Communities
    We invest in sustainable community outcomes that improve lives.
  8. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  9. FedEx Cares | Overall
    FedEx Cares is our global community engagement program and one way that we live out our purpose of connecting people and possibilities. Our goal is to...
  10. Enriching Women's Lives
    60 years ago, Mary Kay Ash created an unparalleled opportunity for women to define their own successes and control their own futures. Her vision of...
  11. Coach Foundation | Dream It Real
    To help break cycles of inequality, we empower the next generation to reach their full potential through higher education.
  12. 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...
  13. IWBI | Workplace Wellness
    A WELL Certified™ project has the potential to add measurable value to the health, well-being and happiness of people in the buildings. It can also...
  14. Cascale Events
    Cascale organizes and participates in a series of events, leveraging its position as a global convener of close to half the sector to bring together...
  15. 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...