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Innovation & Technology

Thermo King® by Trane Technologies Accelerates Electrification Innovation in Europe With New Research & Development Center

Thermo King® today launched a new research and development (R&D) center adjacent to its sustainable manufacturing operations in Galway, Ireland, adding to the company's electrification design and engineering capabilities in Europe.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Growth in Digital Payments Bolsters Financial Inclusion

The newly released Global Findex Database 2022 shows that in developing economies, the share of adults making or receiving digital payments has increased—from 35 percent in 2014 to 57 percent in 2021.

Research, Reports & Publications

Yum China's Steadfast Commitment to Sustainability and Sustainable Growth

Yum China knows that its operations have a substantial economic, social, and environmental impact.

Energy

U.S. Energy Secretary Granholm Praises Progress on State Pier at Future Offshore Wind Turbine Staging and Assembly Facility

U.S. Representative Courtney, CT Port Authority, Ørsted and Eversource host Sec. Granholm, CT Governor Lamont, and other state and local officials for tour

Environment

Advancing ESG Strategy and Creating a Competitive Advantage With Climate-Related Disclosure

Tetra Tech’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) team discusses how companies can move from ESG compliance to competitive advantage.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

PT Freeport Indonesia Wins National Award for Sustainable Business Practices

PT Freeport Indonesia recently received the nationally recognized Sustainable Business Practices Award in the Highly Commended Category, making it one of the 20 companies and the only one from Papua getting recognition for its sustainable practices in the business sector.

Research, Reports & Publications

Strengthening Healthcare for the Future: Abbott’s 2030 Global Sustainability Report

Strengthening healthcare for the future: Abbott's 2021 Global Sustainability Report demonstrates progress made on the company’s ambitious 2030 goals.

Innovation & Technology

Cummins' Technology Center Celebrates 10 Years of Sound Leadership

Cummins Inc.’s Acoustical Technology Center at the company’s Power Generation facility in Fridley, Minnesota, is celebrating its 10th anniversary playing a critical role in the delivery of the quietest power generation products on the planet.

Events, Media & Communications

Fair Trade USA™ Announces Organizational Changes

Fair Trade USA announces two leadership changes to support the ongoing expansion of the organization.

Sustainable Development Goals

Access to CASE IH Machinery Heralds New Era for Somali Farmers

CNH Industrial has signed a trailblazing import and distribution agreement with Gaalooge Farming & Livestock Cooperative for CASE IH products in Somalia.

Diversity & Inclusion

Altogether Kohler: Juneteenth Celebration

Kohler Co.’s BLK Catalyst Business Resource Group kept the Juneteenth celebration going last week with events in Kohler, WI, & Hattiesburg, MS, including food from Black-owned businesses and a panel discussion on the importance of the holiday.

Green Infrastructure

Majid Al Futtaim Achieves the Well Health-Safety Rating for Its HQ and Announces One of Mena Region's Largest Well Health-Safety Rating Enrollments in the Retail Sector

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) today announced that Majid Al Futtaim has enrolled 29 major malls and 11 office buildings across the Middle East and North Africa in the WELL Health-Safety Rating.

Diversity & Inclusion

Celebrating Pride at Pentair

In celebration of Pride Month, last week Pentair employees from around the world came together for a virtual panel discussion event.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Leading With Inclusion To Leave Dow Better

We spoke with our chief Human Resources Officer and chief Inclusion Officer, Karen S. Carter, to reflect on Dow’s journey and progress in the space of inclusion, diversity and equity and what she expects the next 125 years will bring.

Environment

National Grid Statement on United States Supreme Court's West Virginia v. EPA Ruling

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has a fundamental role in addressing climate change through its authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Mastercard Commits to Delivering Economic Empowerment Tools and Resources to More Than One Million Women in Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras

Company to empower women and girls in Northern Central America with access to training, capital, business networks and financial tools needed to succeed in the digital economy through Mastercard led and sponsored programs

Environment

U.S. Supreme Court Decision Has Dangerous Implications in Fight To Confront the Climate Crisis and Achieve Economic Security

The U.S. Supreme Court decision today in the case of West Virginia v. EPA “endangers our country’s ability to effectively confront the climate crisis, the greatest economic, environmental, and humanitarian threat of our time

Research, Reports & Publications

Fifth Third Publishes 2021 ESG Report

Fifth Third today published its 2021 Environmental, Social and Governance Report, which provides updates and progress on the Bank’s ESG strategy and priorities, for all stakeholders.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Solar Installation at FedEx Facility in D.C. Benefits Local Nonprofit

FedEx is allocating a portion of the electricity bill credits generated by the solar installation to local nonprofit SOME (So Others Might Eat), which provides services to individuals experiencing poverty and homelessness in the District.

Innovation & Technology

Net Zero Healthcare: Envisioning an All-Electric Future for Hospitals

Decarbonisation of the healthcare sector is a pressing and difficult challenge. Is electrification part of the solution? By incorporating electrification, hospitals can reduce their reliance on fossil fuels and reap significant benefits.

Research, Reports & Publications

International Paper 2021 Sustainability Report

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Global Sustainability Community Comes Together To Support Ukraine

On 21st June, the global sustainability community came together to explore the future of sustainability, and the need for more collaborative, inclusive efforts to advance sustainable development.

Environment

New Report Shows Rise of Global Plastic Waste to Triple by 2060

As UN World Oceans Day (June 8) celebrates the notion of a healthier ocean and highlights action required to make a positive impact, the latest stats highlight that global plastic waste will triple in lakes, rivers and oceans by 2060.

Events, Media & Communications

Intrinio, the Leading Provider of ESG Data, Has Partnered With CSRHub To Provide Access to Standardized Environmental, Social, and Governance Ratings

Intrinio has partnered with CSRHub to provide access to standardized ESG data as a key tool for companies to benchmark, improve communication, and grow.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

People Powering Microcredit: Matthew O'Hayer Augments Support of Whole Planet Foundation with $50,000 Donation

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