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Corporate Responsibility

Credibility Through Accountability - GRI Sets the Standard

What is the role of the various ESG standards, frameworks, ratings and rankers, when it comes to how sustainable business practices are measured and achieved?

Volunteering & Community

RBIJ Launches Program to Deflect At-Risk Youth From Criminal Justice Involvement Through New 1st Chance Hiring Network - With Support From Walmart

The Responsible Business Initiative for Justice has announced a ground-breaking program made possible by Walmart (through the Walmart.org Center for Racial Equity) that aims to confront economic immobility at the source.

Energy & Infrastructure

Does Your 2022 Sustainability Plan Take Full Advantage of Clean Energy Opportunities?

Sustainability experts rank climate change as the top development challenge of our day, along with biodiversity loss, water scarcity, destructive resource extraction, water pollution, and poverty.

Research & Reports

Essity Releases Green Response Report 2021 to COVID-19

At Essity we continuously conduct research among the general public to understand behaviors and attitudes related to hygiene and health, and how that impacts the world around us

Inclusion & Opportunity

Comcast NBCUniversal Celebrates Women Who Inspire

This month, we are spotlighting women who inspire – including changemakers at our company, in our communities, and throughout history.

Health & Healthcare

How CooperCompanies Improves Lives, One Person at a Time

Today, people are looking for options to support how they want to live at every stage of life. And in areas where choices are available, they want to partner with their healthcare provider so they can make well-informed decisions.

Inclusion & Opportunity

The Scotiabank Women Initiative Launches Accelerator Program and Virtual Conference for Women in the Automotive Industry

The Scotiabank Women Initiative® is proud to launch the Women in Auto Accelerator, a first-of-its-kind mentoring and networking accelerator program to help women build their careers in the Quebec automotive industry.

Education & Workforce Development

Discovery Education Supports Social-Emotional Learning Day with High Quality Resources for Educators, Students, and Families

Discovery Education and leading social impact partners are offering engaging, high quality digital learning resources to students, teachers, and families to support Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Day nationwide.

Awards & Rankings

Aramark Presents EMPOWER Awards to Women Leaders in Celebration of Their Contributions and Achievements

In celebration of Women’s History Month, Aramark (NYSE: ARMK), a global hospitality, facilities management, and uniforms leader, is recognizing the commitment and contributions of women in its workplace with the 2022 EMPOWER Awards.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Lessons From Black Entrepreneurs

While Black History Month celebrates the past accomplishments and contributions of African Americans to our shared culture, it also provides a chance to look ahead to the future of Black achievement.

Research & Reports

Aflac Incorporated Releases First Sustainability Bond Report

Aflac Incorporated announced today that it has released its Sustainability Bond Report one year after issuing its first sustainability bond.

Environment

Project to Accelerate the Pace of Tree Plantings for Small Farmers From Arbor Day Foundation, Natural Capital Partners and Taking Root Selected by Microsoft Carbon Removal Program

The Arbor Day Foundation announced a new milestone in the ongoing work with Natural Capital Partners, Microsoft and Taking Root to plant more than 1.4 million trees

Environment

Whirlpool Corporation Commits to Real-World Action Toward a Low-Carbon Future With U.S. Department of Energy

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) recognized Whirlpool Corp. for committing to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by at least 50 percent within 10 years and to work with the DOE to share successful solutions and decarbonization strategies.

Energy & Infrastructure

Powering Progress to Meet the Challenges of a Changing World

A brand-new report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change provides a grim echo of previous reports – that the world’s population is heading toward a dangerous future if we fail to address the causes of climate change.

Events

CGF MD Wai-Chan Chan Speaks on Decarbonisation of Consumer Goods at FT Climate Capital Live in London

Managing Director of The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF), Wai-Chan Chan, spoke at the FT Climate Capital Live event in London on how the consumer goods industry must work together to reduce carbon emissions.

Corporate Responsibility

How Gildan Plans to Build Long-term Value for Its Communities

Since its beginnings, Gildan has operated on the principle that it is possible to make high-quality and durable apparel manufactured responsibly for people, for the environment, and for the communities in which it operates.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Tetra Tech Recognizes International Women's Day 2022

Tetra Tech is celebrating International Women’s Day on March 8 to honor the achievements of women in history who helped pave the way for women of today to continue making the world a better place.

AI & Technology

Raven Industries Unveils Upgraded OMNiPOWER™ 3200 Model at Commodity Classic

Raven Industries, Inc. (the Company), the leader in Driverless Ag Technology, announced today the launch of OMNiPOWER™ 3200, the latest model of its autonomous power platform that continues to drive innovation in the industry.

Energy & Infrastructure

It's Consumer Protection Week: Learn the Telltale Signs of a Scam

During Consumer Protection Week, PSE&G urges customers to be alert to scams – particularly scams demanding immediate bill payment.

Events

Principal® Sponsors a Free Virtual One-On-One With Janet Yellin

In celebration of Women’s History Month, we’re excited to sponsor The 19th Live: One-On-One with Janet Yellen—a free virtual discussion with The 19th.

Health & Healthcare

Q&A: Don't Expect “Old Science” to Guide Return-to-the-Office Protocols

Nearshore Americas spoke with Andreas Wagner, principal & senior practice lead of US Industrial Hygiene at Golder, a member of WSP, to hear his insights on measures organizations must take to ensure the safety of workforces as they return to the office.

Environment

Bayer to Sell Its Environmental Science Professional Business to Cinven for 2.6 Billion U.S. Dollars

Bayer and Cinven have entered into a definitive agreement regarding the sale of Bayer’s Environmental Science Professional business for a purchase price of 2.6 billion U.S. dollars (2.4 billion euros), Bayer announced on Thursday.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Hormel Foods Celebrates Women Leading the Way

As one of the World’s Top Female-Friendly Companies by Forbes, women leaders at Hormel Foods share inspiration for the next generation on International Women’s Day.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Zero Barriers: How Emphasizing Skills in Career Pathways Can Remove Barriers

Medtronic is moving toward a new future — one in which we use all our strengths to remove barriers to equity in our workplace, industry and communities.

Corporate Responsibility

Employee Spotlight: Making Connections Count When They're Needed Most

Since the invasion of Ukraine, stories outlining the ways in which connectivity can play in our world have punctuated the news with hope.

Latest Campaigns

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...

Community Investment

all community engagement efforts (e.g., Teach for All, volunteerism, etc.)

AMD Environmental Sustainability

Advancing sustainability across our operations, supply chain manufacturing and product stewardship

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...

Novata News

Communicating key news and updates about Novata.

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...

Policy and Regulation

Cascale shares insights regarding policy and regulation impacting the consumer goods industry, and highlights how it's supporting members prepare for...

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...

Policy and Advocacy

Policy and Advocacy content from IWBI - International Well Building Institute

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...