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Environment

Launch of the International Sustainable Forestry Coalition (ISFC)

Prompted by the urgent call to action on climate change, biodiversity loss, reducing emissions by halting and reversing deforestation, some of the world’s largest forestry companies are today launching a new initiative.

Sustainable Development Goals

Speaking of Sustainability: Naren Srinivasan, Vice President, Corporate Development

Although he has only been with Owens Corning since December 2022, Naren Srinivasan brings a wealth of expertise to the organization.

Education

Students Set to Develop Ideas for Improved Access to Green Space

In the fourth year of the Made to Move Communities competition, Otis volunteers will mentor hundreds of students across 18 countries and territories to help break down physical, geographic, and socioeconomic barriers.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Abbott Joins Billion Dollar Roundtable

As a global company with a broad range of businesses, operations in over 160 countries and 115,000 people around the world, diversity is inherent to our business and organization.

Diversity & Inclusion

Intern Turned Employee: Meet Jenny Luong

Prior to starting full-time with GoDaddy, I was an intern! My internship was the culmination of my participation in Ada Developer’s Academy, which consisted of a six-month bootcamp to learn software development and five-month internship.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Arrow Electronics Supports Tech Pals Enrich Seniors Lives through their Virtual Reality Silver Program

Seniors living in Boulder, Colo. are using virtual reality (VR) in a learning and enrichment research program with the support of Arrow Electronics.

Innovation & Technology

Unleashing Our Superpower: Ericsson’s Bold Bet on Intrapreneurship

At Ericsson, we’re always asking, “what’s next?” because we understand innovation is essential to the success of our business. Of course, “innovation” has become quite the corporate buzzword over the past couple of years.

Environment

Mary Kay Marks 15 Years With Arbor Day Foundation by Announcing 2023 Global Reforestation Initiatives

Earlier this year, Mary Kay unveiled its ambitious 2023 reforestation initiatives in collaboration with the Arbor Day Foundation. As Mary Kay commemorates its 60th anniversary, it also celebrates a decade and a half of deep-rooted commitment to community and environmental impact.

Environment

Goats on the Go: A New Breed of Pipeline Patrols

The familiar sound of bleating goats roaming in northern British Columbia is nothing new. But these goats, donning yellow Enbridge bandanas on their necks, are anything but ordinary.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Bath & Body Works Gives Back: Besa Receives 250,000 Grant

Today Bath & Body Works announces a $250,000 grant to Besa, a Central Ohio-based nonprofit organization that connects people and businesses to community service.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Scholarship and Service: 112 Years of Kappa Alpha Psi

David Christian is Senior Vice President of Community Affairs at Regions Bank. His eyes light up as he walks into the Tampa Convention Center for the Kappa Alpha Psi 2023 Conclave. The historic Black fraternity is celebrating 112 years of education and service.

Education

Prioritizing Health and Safety in Schools As the New School Year Begins

As school-aged children and young adults in the U.S. and many other countries around the world head back to school, parents, teachers and administrators are increasingly keenly aware of the importance of school facilities in supporting student and staff health and well-being.

Environment

Effective Decarbonisation Strategies for the Consumer Goods Industry

In the second episode of season 4 of The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF)’s Sustainability Podcast Series, the CGF chats with Mark Chadwick, EMEA Executive Managing Director at ENGIE Impact to discuss the key takeaways from the CGF Global Summit in Kyoto.

Research, Reports & Publications

New Resource Guides Corporate Fleets in Enhancing EV Battery Supply Chain Sustainability

A new guidebook was released today to provide companies with a resource to support responsible corporate engagement efforts in the electric vehicle (EV) battery supply chain.

Innovation & Technology

Nanotecnologia No Tratamento De Superfícies: Tecnologia Aliada Do Meio-Ambiente

A necessidade de inovações tecnológicas favoráveis ao meio-ambiente acelerou o desenvolvimento de soluções que promovam economia de carbono nas operações de tratamento de superfícies.

Innovation & Technology

Nanotecnología En El Tratamiento De Superficies: Tecnología Que Ayuda Al Medio Ambiente

La necesidad de innovaciones tecnológicas respetuosas con el medio ambiente ha acelerado el desarrollo de soluciones, que fomenten el ahorro de carbono en las operaciones de tratamiento de superficies.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

From Passion to Profession: Brandon’s Story of Career Growth With Path to Pro

September is Workforce Development Month and The Home Depot is proud to highlight the Path to Pro program. Path to Pro provides skilled trades resources, trades training and career networking opportunities through PathtoPro.com, the Skills Program and the Network.

Research, Reports & Publications

Quest Diagnostics Releases 2022 Corporate Responsibility Report

Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX), the leader in diagnostic information services, today released its 2022 Corporate Responsibility Report.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Entergy Mississippi Helps Vulnerable Customers Beat the Heat This Summer

This summer, Entergy Mississippi launched a series of measures through its “Beat the Heat” program focused on helping low-income customers and communities stay cool and pay their bills.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Mike Maloney: Guiding the Next Generation at Covia

At Covia, each Team Member plays a key part in our success. Teaching the next generation of Covia leaders to address real-world issues is critical to our ability to Deliver on Promise for our stakeholders.

Diversity & Inclusion

Examining LGBTQ+ Representation in Media and Advertising

The trend toward increasing LGBTQ+ representation in media reflects forward progress for the community, but the road ahead is far from smooth. As recent cancellations and shortened series disproportionately affect queer representation on screen, finding LGBTQ+ inclusive content.

Diversity & Inclusion

Women of the World Receives $120,000 Grant From KeyBank in Support of Employee Partnership Program

KeyBank has awarded a $120,000 grant to Women of the World (WoW), a non-profit organization focused on overcoming employment barriers for forcibly displaced women residing in Utah.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Teachers at Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center Help As Patients and Families Navigate New School Year

A new school year can be challenging for kids and parents, especially when a medical diagnosis might require special accommodations. Emily Brannon, a hospital teacher and educational advocate at the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center, works with families.

Environment

Bacardi Biodiversity and Conservation Work Earns Wildlife Habitat Council Certification for Bombay Sapphire® Distillery

Family-owned spirits company Bacardi has achieved Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) certification for its BOMBAY SAPPHIRE® gin distillery in Hampshire, England, recognizing its efforts to support local wildlife and biodiversity.

Environment

Pure Strategies and Environmental Defense Fund Offer Corporate Sustainability Professionals Free Climate and Nature Events During Climate Week NYC

Pure Strategies is partnering with Environmental Defense Fund to offer three free events aimed at helping advance corporate sustainability programs. These in-person sessions will be held in New York City during Climate Week on September 19 and 20. Registration now available.

Latest Campaigns

  1. 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...
  2. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  3. 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...
  4. Scotts Miracle-Gro | Environment Improvement
    Earth's beauty and resources should be appreciated now and preserved for generations to come. Discover the stewardship initiatives underway to protect...
  5. 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...
  6. Recognition of our Company
    As the leading sports and live music company in the world, we recognize our responsibility to provide industry leadership and to conduct our business...
  7. Investing in our Communities
    We invest in sustainable community outcomes that improve lives.
  8. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  9. FedEx Cares | Overall
    FedEx Cares is our global community engagement program and one way that we live out our purpose of connecting people and possibilities. Our goal is to...
  10. Enriching Women's Lives
    60 years ago, Mary Kay Ash created an unparalleled opportunity for women to define their own successes and control their own futures. Her vision of...
  11. Coach Foundation | Dream It Real
    To help break cycles of inequality, we empower the next generation to reach their full potential through higher education.
  12. 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...
  13. IWBI | Workplace Wellness
    A WELL Certified™ project has the potential to add measurable value to the health, well-being and happiness of people in the buildings. It can also...
  14. 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...
  15. 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...