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Awards & Rankings

Consumers Energy Named a ‘Most Trusted Brand’ Among Nation’s Electric, Natural Gas Providers

An independent national survey has named Consumers Energy as a “Most Trusted Brand,” ranking it fourth in the nation among providers of electricity and natural gas among residential customers. “We are focused on delivering an exceptional customer experience to the 6.7 million Michigan residents who count on us for electricity and natural gas every day for their homes or businesses,” said Patti Poppe, Consumers Energy’s president and chief executive officer. “We feel honored that our customers are telling us we are doing well, and we will strive to do even better as we look to the future.”

Corporate Responsibility

Aflac Corporate Social Responsibility Heroes

Twice a month, you'll find Aflac Regional Sales Coordinator David Watsonand his "Breakfast Crew" up before the sun, cooking a hot breakfast at the Family Emergency Shelter for homeless children and parents in Louisville, Kentucky. When David found out the Shelter struggled with funding to help these families, he and his team stepped up in a big way. In fact, Volunteers of America named him their Volunteer of the Year. Look for David, along with our other Aflac Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) heroes, in the new Aflac CSR Report on July 25.

Awards & Rankings

Piedmont Natural Gas Named a Most Trusted Utility Brand

Piedmont Natural Gas has been designated most trusted utility brand among residential customers, according to a new report based on surveys of customers of the nation's 129 largest utilities.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Zero Waste-to-Landfill: It’s Not Just for Manufacturing Anymore

When we talk about waste going to landfill it’s usually about one of two sources: manufacturing or the dinner table. But what about all the connector points that a product hits before it gets to you? Here at Nestlé we are taking a whole supply chain approach, and I’m happy to share that now your Stouffer’s Lasagna (or your DiGiorno pizza, or your Edy’s ice cream…) are coming to you from distribution centers that are landfill-free.

AI & Technology

Through Code Conference Lens: How Tech is Breaking the Barriers to Addressing Societal Challenges

When we think about the future of our digital world, we are seeing an increasingly decentralized approach to initiating change. This approach, coupled with instincts to partner and the power of networks to bring about impact, makes technology an incredible accelerator of large-scale change. Now more then ever, it is a problem-solving tool distributed to the masses, and one that increasingly enables action.

Philanthropy

VIDEO | Sands Cares: Las Vegas Sands' Corporate Giving Program

Las Vegas Sands’ global corporate giving program, Sands Cares, integrates our philanthropic work worldwide, including financial giving, Team Member volunteerism and in-kind support. The ultimate goal for Sands Cares is to build on our company’s legacy of making an impact in the areas we care about most – our People and those working in the hospitality industry, the Communities we call home and the Planet we share.

Corporate Responsibility

Unreasonable Impact | The Startup That Will Change the Way China Feeds Its Cities

Beijing-based startup Alesca Life is democratizing access to fresh food by creating solutions that enable anyone anywhere to grow the safest, healthiest, and freshest produce in the most efficient way possible. Their automated indoor food production system is currently growing nutrient-dense produce using no pesticides, no soil, no sunlight, 20-25 times less water, fertilizer, and land compared to traditional farming practices.

Corporate Responsibility

Inclusive Growth: How Business Leads

Companies are taking action on promoting inclusive growth through three main mechanisms: creating good jobs, expanding access to products, and engaging with society. Here are some examples.

Environment

Money Talks: The Bottom Line of Our Shorelines

No one gains from polluted oceans and shorelines. Yet the problem persists, so how do we inspire change? Like it or not, money talks. That’s why JetBlue has converted the value of environmental health into dollars.

Health & Healthcare

A Vision for a Healthy India

Energy & Infrastructure

Use VSD Compressors, Save Energy (and Money)

Whether you call it VFD, frequency converter or inverter, VSD technology by any other name is just as efficient. On average, VSD compressors use about 35 percent less energy than their fixed-speed counter parts. But what does a 35 percent reduction in energy costs really look like? Well, that depends on your plant.

Corporate Responsibility

The Rise of Employee Engagement Through Social Action

​Companies are under increasing pressure from stakeholders to demonstrate their commitment to social and environmental initiatives. Whether it’s providing shelter or meals for homeless families, increasing funding for educational programs or lobbying for change in Washington about issues that affect their businesses, consumers, clients and investors want to know that the companies they invest in aren’t afraid to engage in social initiatives.

Corporate Responsibility

Social Responsibility in a Time of Change

The path to “social responsibility” is not a direct one, and it’s one that is navigated in an environment that is constantly shifting. So how should a company achieve social responsibility in a situation that is buffeted by change?

Education & Workforce Development

Weatherford Hosts High School STEM Externs

Events

Call for Corporate Social Responsibility Speakers

ACCP, as is tradition, looks to the leaders in corporate social responsibility to help shape the agenda for ACCP: The Conference.

Environment

Measuring Natural Capital and Practicing the Circular Economy

We recently launched the Natural Capital Protocol Toolkit, a brand new resource to help companies implement the Natural Capital Protocol. The Protocol and Toolkit help businesses address natural capital depletion by improving understanding, measurement and decision-making. Find the right tools to measure and value natural capital today!

Philanthropy

Huddle Up Providing Scholarships to Oregon Kids

Safeway and Albertsons has partnered with KGWNews and The Harrington Family Foundation to improve access to higher education for low-income students in Oregon. The Harrington Family Foundation's Quarterback Scholarship invests in local communities who make a difference in in thei

Inclusion & Opportunity

Case Study: Fostering Inclusion and Diversity

Our commitment to recognize, respect and leverage each other's differences and similarities extends beyond the mine and into the communities where we operate.

Inclusion & Opportunity

LA Galaxy Foundation Partners with WISE Los Angeles to Host Women’s Leadership Series at StubHub Center

AEG’s LA Galaxy Foundation continued its Women’s Leadership Series presented by Herbalife Nutrition with an executive leadership panel on Wednesday, July 19 at StubHub Center as part of the LA Galaxy’s Women in Soccer Night that featured a match against Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Chain of Custody Certification an Influential Sustainability Choice for Paper and Wood Industries

Health & Healthcare

Corporate Responsibility Practitioner Roundup: Kohler

In the run up to the COMMIT!Forum, CR Magazine spoke with Robert Zimmerman, director of WaSH (water, sanitation, and hygiene (WaSH) products for Kohler. Rob leads Kohler’s efforts to develop water, sanitation, and hygiene (WaSH) products and services for underserved markets globally.

Socially Responsible Investing

KeyBank Provides $142.4 Million in Financing for Affordable Housing Portfolio

Research & Reports

Baxter Releases Annual Corporate Responsibility Report; Announces Progress Toward Social and Environmental 2020 Goals

Baxter International Inc. (NYSE: BAX), a global medical products company, today announced the publication of its 18th annual corporate responsibility report. Entitled Making a Meaningful Difference, the report details Baxter’s commitment to delivering environmental, social and economic value to the communities and constituencies the company serves in support of its mission to “Save and Sustain Lives.”

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People

As a family-owned business, Bacardi values the importance of creating a warm and welcoming workplace. We do so by fostering an environment where...

2025 Performance Report

Entergy’s 2025 performance report, “Energy for a better future” presents an overview of our company’s 2025 achievements, future plans and strategies...

Corporate Social Responsibility

Corporate Social Responsibility

License to Operate

Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...

LATAM Growth

DP World is significantly expanding its operations in Latin America, focusing on enhancing port infrastructure and increasing cargo handling...

Growth Through Sustainability

Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator with a clear purpose to boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. See how embedding...

Opportunity for All

At Trane Technologies, uplifting our communities and workforce is the key to our continued success. We focus on broadening access to education...

Growth Through Sustainability

Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator with a clear purpose to boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. See how embedding...

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...

Truist Championship

The Truist Championship has been an official PGA TOUR event since 2003, contested annually at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina. One of...