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Entrepreneur Expands Her Thriving Tax Firm With Digital Innovation

Helen Mathis taught accounting as a vocational instructor for 30 years before facing a career-defining moment: The school where she worked closed and Mathis knew she needed a new plan

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Environment

Back to Basics: A Step-by-Step Guide for Preparing an Annual Sustainability Report

It's no secret that sustainability report development is a complex and evolving process, no matter your reporting maturity… which is why we’re going back to basics. Read on for our ten key steps for efficient, impactful report development.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

3D-Printed Reefs To Help Restore Marine Biodiversity in Denmark

Ørsted and WWF Denmark are installing 3D-printed reefs in the Kattegat Sea between Denmark and Sweden. The Kattegat is experiencing an alarmingly low cod population, which is threatening the health and resilience of the entire ecosystem.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

The Way You Invest Matters: Setting the Stage for the Next 30 Years

The first phase of the responsible investment movement has matured. We find our approach of arguing that scrutiny of the way companies respect their relationships with people and the planet adds value to the investment decision-making process.

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Environment

Upholding the Integrity of the Voluntary Carbon Market: Organizations You Need To Know

The voluntary carbon market, which exceeded $1 billion in transactions in 2021, has shown no signs of slowing down in recent months.

Events, Media & Communications

ESG Talk Podcast: Accelerating Global Trust With Stakeholders Ft. Rob Fisher, KPMG

Join the conversation with Rob Fisher, IMPACT and ESG Leader, KPMG US, as he and host Mandi McReynolds discuss the legacy and impact of ESG, the 2020 KPMG Survey of Sustainability Reporting, and stakeholder engagement and trust.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Trane Technologies Makes an Impact by Confronting Big Problems

At Trane Technologies, we dare to do things differently by constantly pushing boundaries and embracing innovation that can have a positive impact on our planet – and everyone on it.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Marina Bay Sands Earns Top Recognition Among Tourism Companies at Singapore Tourism Awards 2022 with Five Recognitions

Marina Bay Sands earned five honors at the annual Singapore Tourism Awards on May 24, including three special distinctions for Most Exemplary Employer, the Special Award for Community Care and the Special Award for Sustainability.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Black & Veatch’s Irvin Bishop Jr. Named Among Savoy Magazine's ‘2022 Most Influential Black Executives in Corporate America’

Executive vice president, CIO recognized for his exemplary accomplishments, corporate leadership.

Research, Reports & Publications

NRG Energy 2021 Sustainability Report: Our Sustainability Strategy

2021 was another year of progress, made possible through collaboration and innovation. This is our twelfth sustainability report and it's humbling to look back on the headway we've made.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Middletown, N.Y. Custodian Crowned 2022 Cintas Custodian of the Year

The winner of the 2022 Cintas Custodian of the Year contest is… Lydell Henderson from Presidential Park Elementary School in Middletown, N.Y.!

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Enterprise Community Partners to Help Baltimore Houses of Worship Build 600 Affordable Homes

Today, with city officials and faith leaders present, Enterprise Community Partners (Enterprise) announced an expansion of its Faith-Based Development Initiative(FBDI) in Baltimore.

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Environment

Putting Corporate Responsibility Into Climate Action in the Villages of India

Baker Hughes employees in India set the wheels in motion to combat desertification with an ambitious soil and water conservation project to help farmers and the local community.

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Innovation & Technology

TCS Inaugurates Pace Port™ Toronto To Help Customers Scale Innovation Programs With Digital Technologies

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS) launched TCS Pace Port TM Toronto, its fifth global research and co-innovation centre, to help Canadian companies bring digital innovations to life faster.

Health & Healthcare

Healthy Aging and the Critical Importance of Indoor Air Quality

Delos’ WISE initiative, in collaboration with senior living industry leaders, focuses on the impact of indoor environments on senior health and well-being.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Handshake Recognizes KeyBank With Early Talent Award

Citing the importance of hiring young talent, KeyBank has been recognized with a Handshake Early Talent Award.

Research, Reports & Publications

Going Further, Together

With over 135 years of history, Edison International knows that communities aren’t external to our business—they’re integral to it.

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Education

Antioch University and Otterbein University Announce Intention to Form First-of-Kind National University System

Otterbein University and Antioch University announced their intention to affiliate with each other to create a unique, national, nonprofit, university system focused on educating students

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

National Grid Renewables Hosts Charitable Stuff-the-Bus Event at 200 MW Prairie Wolf Solar Project

Alongside community members, project customers and partners, National Grid Renewables hosted a community celebration and Stuff-the-Bus event on July 13, 2022 at the Prairie Wolf Solar Project (Prairie Wolf) in Coles County, Illinois.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

A New Day for the Sunrise Seven

To bring them to their new home, Save the Chimps contacted FedEx to help with transportation. They all arrived safely and will join other chimpanzees on one of the islands after a two-month mandatory quarantine.

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Environment

Failure To Pass Federal Clean Energy Legislation in the U.S. Will Harm Economy and Communities Across the Country

Ceres issued the following statement after U.S. Senator Joe Manchin announced that he would not support climate and clean energy investments as part of a federal budget reconciliation deal:

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Diversity & Inclusion

Creating Connections

For Joe Carreno, graphic design is about making connections. He’s skilled at weaving the layers of ideas, actions and feelings into a canvas that can educate and inspire.

Innovation & Technology

Yum China Pioneers Intelligent Food Safety Management

Yum China, the largest restaurant company in China, has upgraded its food safety management practices with a series of new digital initiatives deployed along the supply chain.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Majority of SMEs Are Increasing Investments in Sustainability

More than half of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the UK are investing in their own sustainability in alignment with the green agenda, new data shows.

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Innovation & Technology

CRB's MEP Design Helps NASA's Webb Telescope Deliver Stunning Images of the Universe

For nearly 40 years, CRB has built an international reputation for innovation in life sciences and food and beverage manufacturing. Turns out we know a few things about powering space communication, too.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Cintas Corporation Added to the FTSE4Good Index

Created by the global index and data provider FTSE Russell, the FTSE4Good Index Series is designed to measure the performance of companies demonstrating strong Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices.

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