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Research, Reports & Publications

Strong Track Record and Ambitious Sustainability Targets for 2025

2020 marks the mid-term on the way towards 2030. Over the past decade, Henkel achieved significant progress across all dimensions of its sustainability strategy.

Energy

Green Source Advantage Offers More Renewable Energy Options for South Carolina Customers

The Public Service Commission of South Carolina (PSCSC) has approved Duke Energy’s Green Source Advantage program in South Carolina, enabling the company to expand renewable energy options for customers.

Energy

Ørsted Signs Long-Term Power Purchase Agreements with Target and Hormel Foods Corporation

On average, the project will contribute USD 4 million per year in local taxes and landowner payments to the community, and it will employ 300 construction workers at its peak.

Environment

On Common Ground: What Unites The Next Generation of Scientists, Activists, and Farmers?

If you’ve eaten a papaya in the past 25 years, you probably have crop biotechnology to thank. The tasty tropical fruit was nearly wiped out by an aggressive virus outbreak in 1998

Education

MilliporeSigma's Curiosity Labs™ at Home Virtual Experiments Now Available in Multiple Languages

With the rise of virtual learning due to COVID-19, MilliporeSigma continues to leverage its Curiosity Labs™ at Home science education programming to spark curiosity and inspire the next generation of scientists.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Shake Shack Begins Using AirCarbon Cutlery at Select Locations

Shake Shack recently announced the introduction of sustainable AirCarbon cutlery and straws from Restore Foodware at select Shake Shack locations in the US.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Governor Morehead School and Students Gain From HP Support

At a time when students everywhere are struggling with remote instruction, students at North Carolina’s Governor Morehead School (GMS), the state’s residential school for the blind and visually impaired, also faced the additional challenge of not having enough technology that fit their unique needs.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Introducing the Top 10 Trends of 2021 by Griffith Foods

Introducing a new year of insight-driven culinary inspiration with our Top 10 Trends of 2021!

Health & Healthcare

Merck Announces Fifth Round of Global Grants to Tackle Maternal Mortality and Promote Health Equity Worldwide

Merck recently announced a fifth round of grants in its Merck for Mothers Global Grants program dedicated to reducing maternal mortality in locations where there is the greatest need.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

CASE Building Communities Since 1942

CASE Construction Equipment, the global construction equipment brand of CNH Industrial N.V., has been committed to building, and in some instance rebuilding, communities since its inception in 1842.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

HanesBrands Named One of the 2021 World's Most Ethical Companies

HanesBrands (NYSE:HBI), a socially responsible, leading global marketer of branded everyday basic apparel, has been recognized as one of the 2021 World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices.

Innovation & Technology

“Unprecedented Times,” Meet the Un‑carrier. T‑Mobile Unveils Big Moves for Businesses.

T-Mobile unveils T-Mobile WFX, three solutions designed to help businesses and their employees meet the remarkable changes they face in tomorrow’s radically-transformed, post-pandemic, work-from-anywhere world.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Freeport Cobalt Receives Ethical Sourcing Validation From Responsible Minerals Initiative

Freeport Cobalt is committed to the production of chemicals from responsibly sourced cobalt. Freeport Cobalt in Kokkola, Finland, recently became the first cobalt chemical producer in the world to achieve Conformant Downstream Facility status through the Responsible Minerals Initiative's (RMI’s) Downstream Assessment Program.

Diversity & Inclusion

Recognizing the Role of Women on International Women's Day

On March 8, people worldwide will recognize International Women's Day, highlighting the social, economic, cultural, and political impact of women.

Diversity & Inclusion

Logitech Amplifies the Voices Transforming Education

Only ⅕ of UK universities have committed to restructuring their curriculums to be more inclusive. To change that, PhD student Melz Owusu started the Free Black University to diversity education and redistribute knowledge.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Jangala and the Fight to Connect Homeless Communities During COVID-19

Two key tools are often required to participate in today’s society: a device and the connectivity to make it work. Most of us take this for granted.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Qualcomm's Returnship Program Provides New Way To Re-Enter the Workforce

Employees take career breaks for many reasons — to try entrepreneurship, stay home with kids, or care for family members — to name a few. However, when employees return to the workplace, they may feel hesitant toward the inevitable challenges ahead.

Innovation & Technology

Engineering, Perseverance, and Inspiration

Supporting interest in engineering and technology careers and STEM programs more generally has long been important to Keysight.

Green Infrastructure

Ontario's First Carbon-negative Bus Hits the Road

Transit users can now catch a carbon-negative ride on Ontario’s first bus fueled by renewable natural gas (RNG).

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Great Neighbours: Mining and Agriculture Working Side-by-Side

At first glance, it seems like an odd pairing. Granted, we don’t often hear about mining and farming being discussed simultaneously, let alone how they can work together.

Health & Healthcare

Rockwell Automation Endorses “This Is Our Shot” Campaign to Encourage COVID-19 Vaccinations in Manufacturing

Rockwell Automation today announced support for the National Association of Manufacturers' Vaccine Acceptance Campaign, “This Is Our Shot.”

Diversity & Inclusion

Henkel North America Announces New DEI Scholarship and Internship Programs

Henkel has announced new scholarship and internship programs in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) across Henkel businesses.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Sadler's Smokehouse Donates More Than $285,000 of Pulled Pork to Help Feed Those in Need in Texas and Across the Country

Sadler’s Smokehouse is donating more than 65,000 pounds of pulled pork (more than 56,000 meals) to hunger-relief partners throughout the Southern and Midwest U.S. to help to feed families in need, including those impacted by the recent winter storms.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Guiding Principles for the Circular Economy

As a critical part of our approach to combating climate change, Owens Corning is working to transform our operations to a circular economy model.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Boys & Girls Clubs of America Recognizes Truist and Truist Foundation with Corporate Philanthropy Award

Boys & Girls Clubs of America, one of the largest youth development organizations in the country, recently awarded outstanding partners for their commitment to do whatever it takes for kids, families, and communities.

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