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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Why Some Indigenous Leaders Don't Trust Corporations

It’s no secret that relationships between Indigenous Peoples, governments and corporations all over the world are troubled — in both the past and present. How did this happen? And what does this look like today?

Environment

COP27: A Look Ahead at This Critical Moment for Our Planet

A year has passed since global leaders renewed their climate commitments at the COP26 in Glasgow. Today and for the next two weeks, leaders convene again in Egypt for COP27

Education

MAC Kicks-Off 5th Year Partnering With Howard University's 21st Century Advantage Program

M·A·C Cosmetics announces its 5th consecutive year partnering with Howard University's 21st Century Advantage Program (21 CAP).

Events, Media & Communications

Interview With Land Betterment's Cofounder and Chief Governance Officer, Mark LaVerghetta at the 3BL Forum

Land Betterment recently sponsored and spoke at the annual 3BL Forum, a highly regarded sustainability and purpose-focused conference in NYC.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Why More UK Firms Should Appoint Chief Sustainability Officers - Written by Acre's Marie Cloherty for Green Business

Acre has found that whilst the Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) role has taken off in North America and in several EMEA regions, businesses in the UK are not adopting the stand-alone CSO role with the same aplomb.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Alkermes Announces Recipients of 2022 Alkermes Inspiration Grants® Program

Alkermes plc (Nasdaq: ALKS) announced the 2022 recipients of the Alkermes Inspiration Grants® program.

Diversity & Inclusion

Southwire Recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness Month and LGBTQ+ History Month

In October, Southwire recognized Breast Cancer Awareness Month and LGBTQ+ history month by hosting efforts across the company that provided resources and opportunities to get involved and learn more about both topics.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Blackstone Charitable Foundation Commits $2 Million To Four Historically Black Colleges and Universities in North Carolina and Maryland

The Blackstone Charitable Foundation today announced that it has committed $2 million to expand access to its entrepreneurial skill-building program, Blackstone LaunchPad, to all students at four Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

Energy

An 'Ag-Citing' Advancement on Ontario's RNG Scene

Enbridge Gas is leading the way to a low-carbon future by connecting RNG producers to the energy grid. The RNG produced at Stanton Farms will be blended into our natural gas distribution network and storage using an innovative RNG injection station.

Environment

Trees in Screens? How Nanocellulose Is Enhancing Screen Tech Sustainability

We talked to a research material engineer for the USDA’s Forest Service, Ron Sabo, Ph.D., about nanocellulose in tech, how it’s used in screens and other technology, and why it may offer a more sustainable choice for the future of tech.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Human Rights Campaign: Build Better, More Inclusive Communities for LGBTQ+ People

The Human Rights Campaign Foundation is fighting for a world where lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people are truly equal — from the boardroom to the homeroom, from the corner store to the emergency room, and in every single community we call home.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

10 Ways to Transform your Grantmaking

We talked to seven experts across philanthropy. They share strategies that will help you transform your approach to grantmaking. The best part? These changes don’t cost anything.

Events, Media & Communications

Live From UNGA 77 - September 20

Lots of focus on climate action today! Our Head of Sustainability Mats Pellbäck Scharp is joining the Solutions House with Exponentian Roadmap and Google.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Keysight Announces Winners of the 2022 Innovation Challenge

Keysight Technologies, Inc. announced the winners of the Keysight Innovation Challenge 2022. The six finalist teams presented their innovations to a panel of esteemed judges in Santa Rosa, Calif., on October 29, 2022.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Applications Open for Expanded Edison Scholars Program

The next group of high school seniors with big dreams of becoming difference-makers are invited to apply for the class of 2023 Edison scholarships.

Events, Media & Communications

Quest Diagnostics Completes Leadership Succession as Jim Davis Becomes CEO and President, Joins Board of Directors

Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX), the world's leading provider of diagnostic information services, today announced that Jim Davis has succeeded Steve Rusckowski as the CEO and President of Quest Diagnostics

Health & Healthcare

MedTech Market Leaders Share Their Long-Term Business Strategy at CECP's CEO Investor Forum @ The MedTech Conference

Three CEOs representing over $372 billion in market capitalization set the context for the future engaging with institutional investors

Environment

Expanding Conservation Efforts to Protect Vital Forests Across the Globe

WWF and HP accelerate forest protection, management and restoration in key landscapes in Australia, Brazil and Peru.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Heeding the Call: Investing in Justice and a Livable Future

The clarion call of the past two years — throughout a pandemic, climate crisis, war in Ukraine, and racial justice reckonings — has never been louder, but how have we heeded this prophetic cry for justice?

Green Infrastructure

U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Awards Black & Veatch and GEI Consultants Joint Venture a Contract for Dam Safety Engineering and Design Services

Black & Veatch, a leading global provider of critical human infrastructure solutions, along with their joint-venture partner GEI Consultants, has won an Indefinite Delivery Contract for National Dam Safety Engineering and Design Services

Diversity & Inclusion

Regions Goes Head-to-Head With Wheelchair Basketball Champs

Regions Bank associates recently challenged the Lakeshore Foundation wheelchair basketball team in a scrimmage game.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Logitech Wins Six Technology Innovation Awards From Spaces4Learning

In July, Spaces4Learning honored Logitech, among others, with the 2022 New Product Award, which recognizes outstanding product development achievements.

Innovation & Technology

SAP Sustainability Control Tower: Creating the Right Data Foundation for ESG Reporting and Steering

Delivering innovative solutions in sustainability is a top priority for SAP.

Research, Reports & Publications

Science Driven: The Importance of Credible, Validated Research

When it comes to scientific research, there are internationally recognized processes that provide confidence in research findings.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Superhero-Inspired Support of Unstructured Play in San Diego

In 1941, as the U.S. entered the second World War a wonder woman emerged to demonstrate that advocating for others is a responsibility, telling the truth is a superpower, and no matter how grim circumstances may seem, there is always much good in humanity that is worth fighting for and protecting.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Coach Foundation | Dream It Real
    To help break cycles of inequality, we empower the next generation to reach their full potential through higher education.
  2. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. 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...
  5. 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...
  6. Collaboration and Partnership
    Cascale shares updates on its strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders geared toward shifting the industry into one that gives back more than...
  7. AMD Environmental Sustainability
    Advancing sustainability across our operations, supply chain manufacturing and product stewardship
  8. 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...
  9. Innovation & Sustainable Solutions
    Chemours chemistry is essential to our daily lives, global commerce, and the future. Our commitment to product sustainability drives us to innovate...
  10. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  11. 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...
  12. Kingfisher Around the World
    The SCS Kingfisher certification mark is showing up on an increasing number of products around the world. It differentiates companies that are making...
  13. Impacting Today and Tomorrow
    What we do matters and our associates can expect opportunities to create real impact at work and in the community.
  14. International Paper | SUSTAINABLE OPERATIONS
    Vision 2030 Goal: Improve our climate impact and advance water stewardship
  15. Shared Goodness Promise - Hershey's ESG Progress
    The Hershey Company is committed to publishing annual environment, social, and governance reports that give updates on our publicly stated goals and...