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Environment

Arbor Day Foundation Rallies Partners for Tree Planting During Climate Week NYC

The Arbor Day Foundation helps plant trees at site of former rail yard during Climate Week NYC.

Research, Reports & Publications

Kenvue Drives Climate Action Strategy Forward

Kenvue Inc. (NYSE: KVUE) (“Kenvue” or the “Company”), the maker of iconic brands such as Aveeno®, Listerine®, Neutrogena® and Tylenol®, is advancing progress toward the climate change goals outlined in its Healthy Lives Mission environmental, social and governance strategy

Environment

Trane Technologies Moves to Reduce Embodied Carbon by 40% by 2030

Trane Technologies today announced a commitment to reduce embodied carbon by 40% by 2030, an industry first.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Bloomberg Expands Climate Solutions To Enhance Corporate Transition Risk Assessments and Help Firms Align Portfolios With Their Net Zero Targets

Bloomberg announced significant enhancements to its climate solutions suite, designed to help investors assess if companies are on track to meet carbon emissions targets, evaluate the credibility of those targets and estimate how their revenues will be impacted.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Schneider Electric and the Schneider Electric Foundation Partner With Enactus for Youth Education and Entrepreneurship

Schneider Electric's commitment goes beyond traditional mentorship. Its employees play an active role as content experts and competition judges.

Diversity & Inclusion

Spending the Summer in Corporate Responsibility

At Gen, Cyber Safety and Social Impact go hand in hand. Hear from Jaclyn Reynolds, our Corporate Responsibility intern, on how her summer internship shaped her passion for community, sustainability, and digital freedom.

Research, Reports & Publications

Unlocking Potential: Meta’s 2024 Responsible Business Practices Report

Today marks the launch of Meta’s second annual Responsible Business Practices Report, offering a detailed look at progress in addressing social and environmental priorities, as well as efforts to create sustainable value for stakeholders.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Entergy Provides $150,000 in Disaster Relief To Support Communities Impacted by Hurricane Francine

Entergy's proactive disaster relief efforts have provided $150,000 in crucial funding to support communities affected by Hurricane Francine.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Quest Diagnostics Elevates Employee Well-Being With Relaunched HealthyQuest Program, Holistic Support Initiatives, and High Engagement in 2023

We conducted a comprehensive benefits survey to better understand what our employees are looking for and determine how we can better meet their needs.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

NRG Energy Celebrates 17th Annual Volunteer Week with One Million Meals

NRG Energy's 17th annual positiveNRG Impact Week united thousands of employees in 30 cities and provinces across the United States and Canada to provide one million meals for local nonprofits. From September 16-20, the NRG family worked to combat food insecurity.

Innovation & Technology

AB: PRISM - Unlocking the Power of ESG Data

Investors need to integrate financially material ESG risks and opportunities into their portfolios. But that’s no easy matter. Company ESG data, when it exists, can be hard to find and subjective.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Toptal’s Talent Economy Podcast Features T-Mobile's Chief People Officer

Deeanne King joined Toptal's Talent Economy podcast to talk about her role as T-Mobile's Chief People Officer. "The way I see it, our role as HR professionals is to take care of the people who take care of our customers!"

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Chemours CEO Denise Dignam on the Company’s Commitment to Sustainability

In a year shaped by external and internal challenges and change, Chemours’ commitment to sustainability and our values remained unwavering. This is reflected in the significant progress we made against our Corporate Responsibility Commitment goals

Education

Subaru and AdoptAClassroom.org To Support Over 750,000 Students Across the U.S.

Teachers in the United States are spending more of their own money than ever before to meet an overwhelming need for even basic school supplies like paper and pencils.

Responsible Production & Consumption

How Recycled Building Materials Embrace History and Circularity

Recycled building materials--those that are reclaimed when a building is deconstructed rather than demolished-- play an important role in reducing emissions and air pollution and uplifting communities.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Reflections on the Founding of Cascale: A Vision That Endures

In this latest blog written by Rick Ridgeway, co-founder of Cascale, he shares reflections on Cascale's origins and roadmap for future success following our Annual Meeting in Munich.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Navigating Scope 3: Estée Lauder's Path to Carbon Reduction

In the fourth and final episode of the ESG Talk Climate Week series, Nancy Mahon, chief sustainability officer of the Estée Lauder Companies, joins host Alyssa Zucker to discuss the company’s approach to Scope 3 measurement and reporting.

Responsible Production & Consumption

How Veolia Manages Waste Streams to Optimize Resources

Through our onsite services and total waste management offerings, we share our expertise at every level of the waste hierarchy – always aiming to help our customers reduce cost and increase sustainability.

Innovation & Technology

The Colorado AI Act: What You Need To Know

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to transform the way we live, work and interact with technology, Colorado has taken a significant step forward in the regulation of these systems.

Innovation & Technology

Stay in the H2 Know – Providing Clean Water With Cisco Industrial IoT

Water is one of the world’s most precious resources. Human beings drink about four liters a day alone, and water is critical for both agriculture and industry as well as sustaining life.

Innovation & Technology

Mastercard: Democratizing Data Analytics and AI To Level the Playing Field for Small Businesses

To truly democratize AI, we need to find ways to make these tools more accessible to smaller businesses so they can compete in an evolving tech landscape.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Albertsons Companies Announces Mondelēz International As 2024 Recipe for Change Supplier of the Year

Albertsons Companies proudly announces Mondelēz International as the Albertsons Companies 2024 Recipe for Change Supplier of the Year Award winner due to their efforts to accelerate meaningful change across the pillars of Planet, Product, and Community.

Environment

GRI at Climate Week NYC

As Climate Week NYC approaches, the global conversation on climate change is intensifying, and the need for effective action by all stakeholders is clear to see.

Environment

Complimentary Webinar: What Does the New FSC® Standard Mean for Pesticide Use?

In this webinar, we will discuss the Forest Stewardship Council’s (FSC) latest standard geared towards the US market, as well as its specific implications for pesticide use in effective forest management.

Innovation & Technology

Reskilling and Investing in Communities Are Crucial During the AI Revolution, IBM’s Chief Impact Officer Says

Every industry is going to be revolutionized with AI; it's a useful innovation. We want to make sure that people can take advantage of those jobs, and that helps worker well-being.

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