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Building a More Resilient, Agile, and Sustainable Future

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Research, Reports & Publications

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What We Learned (Or Didn’t) From Hurricane Katrina

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Social Impact & Volunteering

Environment

Rethinking Occupational Health and Safety: Global Insights and Trends

EHS experts discuss this multifaceted landscape of occupational health and safety, spanning regions and industries. Read some key experts below or listen in to the full podcast episode above.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

‘Forcing’ the Issue When Lives Are on the Line

Through our Safe Community First Responder Program, we are able to extend our commitment to safety and help organizations and first responders take vital steps to protecting their communities.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Complimentary Webinar: Navigating the EU Deforestation Regulation’s Due Diligence Requirements

For global companies exporting goods into the EU, the landmark Regulation on Deforestation-Free Products (EUDR) will kick into high gear on December 30, 2024 when non-SME operators and traders will be required to comply with the regulation by submitting due diligence reports

Education

New Immersive Resources From CHS Foundation and Discovery Education Inspire High School Students to Explore Agriculture Careers

Cooperative Minds – an educational initiative from Discovery Education and the CHS Foundation – presents new, free resources for students in grades 6-12 to explore careers in agriculture and agricultural cooperatives.

Energy

Black & Veatch Addresses Southeast Asia’s Growing Energy Transition Complexities at Enlit Asia 2024

Economies across Southeast Asia must overcome increasing energy transition complexities as they balance energy security and lower carbon emissions, said Black & Veatch, a global leader in critical human infrastructure solutions.

Events, Media & Communications

Sustainability Reporting Trends in 2023 Show U.S. Companies Preparing for Mandatory Disclosure

As our loyal newsletter readers know, G&A Institute has been doing annual research on sustainability reporting trends for well over a decade. We recently released our 13th annual edition of Sustainability Report in Focus

Education

3M’s “Clash of the Grinders” Returns: New Season of Welding and Metalworking Competition Streaming Now

M has launched the second season of 3M Clash of the Grinders, a video series featuring a head-to-head metalworking and welding competition that brings together the best and brightest students from welding schools across the United States.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Mobile Solar Microgrid Trailer Deployed in Georgia To Support Hurricane Helene Recovery Efforts

A mobile, solar-powered disaster response trailer, funded in 2023 by the Ray C. Anderson Foundation, has been deployed to Camp Tygart outside of Valdosta, Georgia in support of local recovery efforts.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

10 Years Later: Back on the Field With the MLK High School Football Team

They were fierce Philadelphia-area rivals on and off the football field for over 40 years. Then ahead of the 2013-2014 school year, Germantown and Martin Luther King High Schools were forced to merge as the result of a budget crisis plaguing the Philadelphia School District.

Energy

AB: What Might US Elections Mean for Renewable Energy?

The US Inflation Reduction Act has boosted investment opportunities in renewable energy. Could the potential for new leadership in Washington change that? We don’t think so.

Diversity & Inclusion

Key4Women Hosts Free Webinar – She Means Business: Tips for Growth and Resilience

KeyBank’s Key4Women will present “She Means Business: Tips for Growth and Resilience” a free, one-hour virtual event on Friday, October 18th at 12:00 p.m. EST / 10 a.m. MT / 9:00 a.m. PST.

Innovation & Technology

Your AI Readiness Assessment Checklist

More than 75% of IT leaders agree that generative artificial intelligence (AI) will significantly transform their organizations, but “AI readiness” in the public sector is shockingly low.

Innovation & Technology

Healthy Spaces Podcast: Season 4, Episode 10 - Building Zero

Scott Tew sits down with Dr. Valerie Karplus, Ph.D. of the Scott Institute for Energy and Innovation at Carnegie Mellon University to discuss the importance of partnerships and research in developing and meeting ambitious sustainability targets.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Duke Energy Florida Donates $350,000 To Support Communities Hardest Hit by Hurricane Helene

Duke Energy Foundation announced $350,000 in donations to statewide and local nonprofit organizations that serve areas impacted by Hurricane Helene.

Education

University of North Texas Hospitality Students Participated in a Las Vegas Study Tour With Underwriting From Sands Cares

In early June, 16 hospitality students from the University of North Texas, College of Merchandising, Hospitality and Tourism visited Las Vegas for an intensive study tour to learn about the hospitality industry.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Entergy Mississippi Donates $650K To Help Vulnerable Customers Save Money This Summer

This summer, Entergy Mississippi provided $650,000 through its Beat the Heat program focused on helping its low-income customers and communities stay cool and pay their bills throughout the summer.

Education

Free Resources From Discovery Education Connect Students to New Career Paths on Manufacturing Day and Beyond

Global edtech leader Discovery Education is celebrating Manufacturing Day by offering educators and students curated new resources connecting them to potential career paths in the manufacturing sector.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Drivers Representing FedEx Take Home Top Honors at the 2024 National Truck Driving Championships

FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) announced that five drivers representing the global transportation company were recognized with top honors at the 2024 National Truck Driving Championships (NTDC) and National Step Van Driving Championships (NSVDC) held Aug. 21-24 in Indianapolis.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Comcast NBCUniversal Named Best Place To Work for Disability Inclusion for Tenth Consecutive Year

For the tenth consecutive year, Comcast NBCUniversal was recognized as a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion, marking a decade of receiving 100 on the annual Disability Equality Index.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Manufacturing Makes It Happen

As one of the world’s leading producers of sustainable packaging, pulp and other fiber-based products, we count on our manufacturing employees to make the products you depend on.

Sustainable Development Goals

Leidos U.K. Unveils Sustainability Report

Leidos U.K. recognises that our footprint gives us great responsibility to think about the planet in everything we do. We recently published our U.K. Sustainability Report, which outlines our progress to date, the areas where we can do more, and the ambitious targets we’ve set.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Regions Bank and the Regions Foundation Launch Services and Support for Communities Impacted by Hurricane Helene

Regions Bank on Tuesday announced a series of disaster-recovery financial services designed to help people and businesses impacted by Hurricane Helene.

Research, Reports & Publications

Paramount Releases 2023–2024 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report

Paramount Global released its fifth annual Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report highlighting its efforts within three key focus areas: On-Screen Content & Social Impact; Workforce & Culture; and Sustainable Production & Operations.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Sysco's Climate Week Insights

Following New York Climate Week, I'm reflecting on the key insights gained from an incredible week of connection and collaboration with fellow climate professionals, customers, suppliers, and peers. 

Education

PNC Crezca Con Éxito: Preparing Little Learners for Escuela Y Vida

For National Hispanic Heritage Month, PNC is sharing some background and resources from its 20-year, bilingual early childhood education initiative.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Protecting our planet
    We believe that people can only live their healthiest lives on a healthy planet. That’s why we reduce our environmental footprint by finding...
  2. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  3. Rethinking EHS Podcast
    Join us as we travel the world to uncover real stories of impact—from landfills and energy transition to workplace safety, emerging contaminants, and...
  4. IWBI | Community News
    We believe that people's health and wellness should be at the center of design. That’s why we’re working with industry professionals in real estate...
  5. Arbor Day Foundation News
    Stay up to date on the latest news and events from the Arbor Day Foundation. Subscribe to the Arbor Day e-news arborday.org/accounts/optin.cfm
  6. Drawdown Georgia
    Informed by Project Drawdown, the world’s leading resource for climate solutions, Drawdown Georgia is the first state-centered effort to crowdsolve...
  7. 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...
  8. AEG's Commitment to Social Impact and Volunteerism
    AEG embraces its responsibility to enrich the lives of people in the communities around the world where we do business, and to use business to create...
  9. 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...
  10. Integrated Tools
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts to align the industry on a common language to describe sustainability performance to reduce duplication and...
  11. Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG)
    The business landscape is reorienting itself and you can almost hear priorities shifting toward change-readiness and the bigger picture. And in this...
  12. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  13. Community Impact
    Advancing our communities worldwide through philanthropic investments, partnerships, and employee volunteerism.
  14. AEG's Commitment to Social Impact and Volunteerism
    AEG embraces its responsibility to enrich the lives of people in the communities around the world where we do business, and to use business to create...