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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Whole Kids Foundation and Lettuce Grow Team Up Again to Offer Over $500,000 Worth of Hydroponic Growing Systems to Schools and School Garden-Support Organizations Across the U.S.

Partnership supports record number of K-12 educators who want to start or sustain edible learning spaces with Lettuce Grow Farmstands amidst COVID-19 pandemic

Research, Reports & Publications

Sustainable Procurement for CPG Leaders: The Advantage Your Brand Needs

The Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) – or Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) – industry faces extreme challenges amidst a period of pandemic-related rapid change.

Research, Reports & Publications

At the Heart of "A World Worth Seeing" Is Affordable, Accessible Eye Care

National Vision, Inc., America’s second largest optical retailer, released its first Corporate Responsibility Report, “A World Worth Seeing,” as part of its ongoing efforts to increase transparency

Innovation & Technology

Dr. José Méndez-Andino Recalibrates R&D at Owens Corning

Dr. José Méndez-Andino leads research and development at Owens Corning, but he’s not just there to make better fiberglass composites, insulation, and roofing products.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Georgia-Pacific Makes a Donation to a Local School

Houston County High School in Columbia recently received a donation of antibacterial disinfectant wipes worth $1,000 from Georgia-Pacific as part of Alabama’s Woods to Goods Week.

Events, Media & Communications

COP26: The Climate Has No Borders

Climate change is accelerating globally. Californians experience its effects with increased drought and wildfires, which are now more intense, frequent and unpredictable.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Alliance Data Celebrates Compliance and Ethics Week

Alliance Data recognizes Compliance and Ethics Week to reinforce our company’s commitment, and remind associates and customers that we offer several ways for them to speak up if they feel we are not operating our business ethically and responsibly.

Diversity & Inclusion

New Program Invests in Hispanic and Latino STEM Students

Medtronic and the Medtronic Foundation just launched a scholarship, internship, and mentorship program aiming to remove barriers for Hispanic and Latino students.

Sustainable Development Goals

Nourishing People and Planet: Unlocking Opportunities for a Brighter Future

Herbalife Nutrition’s dedication to improving lives and our communities is at the core of everything they do. They combine high-quality nutrition products, social support, and the opportunity to build a business.

Environment

Enbridge Pledges Net-Zero Emissions by 2050

Climate change requires serious solutions. As a leading North American energy delivery company, we’re positioned to help society transition to a lower-emissions future.

Health & Healthcare

Takeda Celebrates World Quality Week

World Quality Week’s theme this year of Sustainability aligns extremely well with Takeda’s focus on Patient, People and Planet.

Environment

The ISSB: A Game-Changer for ESG Reporting

The announcement of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) at COP26 earlier this week didn’t just create ripples: for those involved or interested in environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting, the news was a tidal wave.

Education

5 Higher-Ed Programs Using XR to Transform How College Students Learn

Colleges and universities are using virtual and augmented reality in courses that range from human anatomy to media as a way to make education more immersive and inclusive.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Appalachian Community Capital Receives $1M Grant From Truist Foundation to Strengthen and Stabilize Diverse Small Businesses

Appalachian Community Capital today announced it received a $1 million grant from Truist Foundation to strengthen and stabilize ACC member community development financial institutions serving small businesses impacted by COVID-19 related losses.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Former Marine Sergeant and Current VP Talks 30-year Home Depot Career

Following in the footsteps of many family members, including his father who served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, Pete Capel joined the Marine Corps in 1983.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

LA Kings and Winmark Corporation Launch First-Of-Its-Kind Partnership Benefitting Youth Sports and Hockey Development Programs Across Southern California

The LA Kings, have launched a first-of-its-kind partnership with Winmark – the Resale Company, ™ a nationally recognized franchising business focused on sustainability and small business formation.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

In New Reports, Banks Are Coalescing Around a Blueprint for Climate Action

During just the past month, two new reports were released that were notable not just for their recommendations urging banks to get serious about implementing their commitments to ending financing of climate pollution and shifting to a clean economy

Green Infrastructure

Maryland Steel Workers Will Help Build the New American Offshore Wind Industry with Ørsted

With our investment, the plant will become a state-of-the-art steel fabrication facility and the lead supplier of specialized components for the offshore wind farms we’re building in the mid-Atlantic region.

Diversity & Inclusion

Principal® Expands Retirement Plan Access to Hispanic Workers by Taking Savings Mobile

Principal Financial Group® has announced an expansion of its suite of retirement solutions for Hispanic workers by adding a Spanish-language option to its mobile retirement app.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

What Is Circular Economy

You may be wondering what exactly circular economy is. Lindsey Kauffman, sustainability program lead, explains this concept and its importance to Owens Corning.

Media & Communications

SASB Founder Jean Rogers to Lead Blackstone's ESG Efforts

Latest in a Series of High-Profile Hires Augmenting Firm’s Growing ESG Team; 12 Professionals Added to ESG Team in 2021

Health & Healthcare

Battery Life in Implantable Medical Devices

Pacemakers and ICDs run on battery power and a depleted battery can be dangerous to the patient. Fortunately, most modern pacemakers and ICDs have low battery warnings that allow the patient to plan for a replacement surgery ahead of battery failure.

Education

Revving Up Tomorrow's Researchers

Generations of curious minds have made Henkel a leading innovator today. Researchers’ World, a new Henkel initiative in North America will cultivate curiosity and build STEM skills for the generations to come.

Innovation & Technology

Goodyear Invests In Gatik And Tests Smart Tires On Automated Trucks

In numerous cities around the world we are increasingly seeing prototype vehicles bristling with sensors and stuffed with computers that are trying to drive themselves around without a human in control.

Events, Media & Communications

Finance, Legal and Sustainability Professionals at European Listed Companies to Discuss How to Articulate Material ESG Issues

This unique event will bring together investment, governance, investor relations and sustainability professionals from across the UK and Europe to develop an integrated approach when responding to changing investor expectations around ESG factors.

Latest Campaigns

  1. KeyBank's Community Investment
    In states where Key has a presence, there are approximately 1.7 million low- to moderate-income (LMI) households. Many LMI individuals don’t have bank...
  2. PNC: Commitment to Early Childhood Education
    We're focusing on early learning to help children succeed. Research has shown that the first five years of a child's life is critical to long-term...
  3. AEG Celebrates Inclusion
    At AEG, we embrace inclusion and strive to create a workplace where our employees feel welcomed, valued and respected for the viewpoints, ideas...
  4. Cascale Events
    Cascale organizes and participates in a series of events, leveraging its position as a global convener of close to half the sector to bring together...
  5. Sustainability
    Leading the logistics sector towards a more sustainable future by investing in innovative green technologies, enhancing operational efficiency, and...
  6. ESG Voices: Short Podcasts Addressing the Opportunities and Challenges of ESG
    This podcast series takes a deep dive into the opportunities and challenges of ESG and what it means for businesses and communities through interviews...
  7. Local Communities
    The principals of living and working in synergy with the communities in which we operate, as well as collaborating on projects that benefit those...
  8. KeyBank's Community Investment
    In states where Key has a presence, there are approximately 1.7 million low- to moderate-income (LMI) households. Many LMI individuals don’t have bank...
  9. Healthy Spaces Podcast: Season 5
    Welcome to Season 5 of Healthy Spaces by Trane Technologies, the podcast where experts and disruptors explore how climate technology and innovation...
  10. Biomimicry and Ray of Hope Accelerator
    The Ray C. Anderson Foundation has partnered with the Biomimicry Institute to create the Ray of Hope Accelerator, designed to bring commercially...
  11. Drive for MPC
    At Marathon Petroleum, our professional truck drivers share one common vision: no accidents, no injuries, and no harm to the environment. We’re proud...
  12. Goals That Inspire: Environmental Stewardship
    Through our Goals That Inspire we have established aggressive commitments with targeted and measurable metrics which will require innovation...
  13. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  14. Social Impact at Mastercard
    At Mastercard, we’re powering economies and empowering people, building a sustainable economy where everyone prospers.
  15. 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...