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Social Impact & Volunteering

Sharon Schultz: Rebuilding Together Brings New Life to Still Meadows Community

Rebuilding Together Anne Arundel County (RTAAC), a safe and healthy nonprofit housing organization, returned to Still Meadows last month when they partnered with recycling and disposal experts, Republic Services, Inc., to improve the quality of life in this community that is populated by many active and retired military personnel.

Diversity & Inclusion

FSG Releases New Primer on Advancing Racial Equity and Competitive Advantage

FSG’s new primer, Reckoning, Repair, and Change: How Business Leaders Can More Effectively Advance Racial Equity and Competitive Advantage is designed to help companies transform those pledges into action.

Environment

Major Investors and Companies Urge Colorado to Adopt a Strong Zero Emission Vehicle Program

Influential investors and companies called on the Colorado Air Quality Control Commission today to accelerate the state’s transition to clean transportation.

Social Impact & Volunteering

The Power Of Purpose: How Procter & Gamble Is Becoming 'A Force For Good And A Force For Growth' Pt1

“I think that the 5 billion people in the world who we serve are looking around and saying, 'we need to make sure that we leave this world in a better place' and that has to come from the everyday household and personal care products that we use as well."

Diversity & Inclusion

Moody's Partners with Girls Who Code to Close the Gender Gap in Tech

Through its Summer Immersion Program, 40 students will spend 7 weeks in our NYC & SF offices learning the fundamentals of CS & gaining exposure to the tech industry.

Environment

Ecocentricity Blog: Plan G

This 20-minute video covers four different climate stories in the state of Georgia. Even if you aren’t in Georgia, give it a watch – this is a great example of excellent climate communication.

Energy

Millions of Idle Power Plants

Combating climate change requires our economy to make a comprehensive transition to clean energy, where rooftop solar is part of the solution. The buildings all around us consume so much power and generate so much carbon. But the rooftops of those buildings have high technical potential to generate solar power right at the point where it is consumed.

Diversity & Inclusion

United Airlines' Sharon Grant Named One of Corporate America's Most Influential Women

Savoy Magazine recently named Sharon Grant, Chief Community Engagement Officer at United Airlines, one of Corporate America's most influential women. Savoy is a leading African American lifestyle and business publication.

Environment

5,400-mile Bike Ride Celebrates Green Jobs in Canada

This summer, Zac Wagman of Project Learning Tree (PLT) Canada embarked on a cross-country adventure to celebrate and promote youth working in green jobs that include wildlife management, forest management, forest-based programs, conservation and environmental education.

Research, Reports & Publications

Food and Beverage Leaders Turn to Renewable Energy, Circular Solutions for Cost-Savings

From food safety and regulatory compliance to packaging and supply chain logistics, the food and beverage industry is constantly hunting for solutions that balance profitability and sustainability. With market share increasingly on the line – particularly for large consumer goods companies – food and beverage companies are being squeezed to analyze every cost.

Innovation & Technology

Aflac Ducks Go to Kids With Cancer

American Family Life Assurance Company of Columbus, Ga., has partnered with Children’s Miracle Network to provide a free duck to every child diagnosed with cancer in the country.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Paige CR Magazine Announces Finalists for 2019 Responsible CEO of Year Award and Lifetime Achievement Award

Corporate Responsibility Magazine has announced the finalists for its annual excellence in leadership awards, presented at 3BL Forum on Oct. 29–30 at MGM National Harbor.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Tetra Tech’s 2019 International Bike to Work Challenge has Highest Turnout Since Inception

As part of Tetra Tech’s 2019 International Bike to Work Week (BTWW) Challenge, 697 participants from more than 61 teams around the world cycled to work to reduce traffic congestion and carbon emissions.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Sodexo Recognized by Professional WOMAN’s Magazine as a 2019 Best of the Best Company

Sodexo, a food services and facilities management company committed to improving Quality of Life, announced today that it has been recognized in the fall issue of Professional WOMAN’s Magazine (PWM) as a Top Employer, Top Supplier Diversity Program and Top LGBT-Friendly Company.

Research, Reports & Publications

Quantifying and Evidencing Impact – Kering, HSBC, World Benchmarking Alliance and More

There’s increasing pressure on companies to provide verifiable evidence of positive impact and, where possible, quantifiable success.

Innovation & Technology

America’s Charities Acquires Causecast Giving Platform, Further Strengthening Its Support of the Social Good Sector

America’s Charities today announced that it has acquired the Causecast giving platform, further strengthening its ability to help employers achieve their giving, engagement, and social impact goals, and better help nonprofits fundraise unrestricted, sustainable dollars through the workplace.

Diversity & Inclusion

Paper Plays an Important Role in Braille Literacy

Three-year-old Lela Imhoff is a happy preschooler who is curious about the world around her. She also happens to be blind. For Lela, early exposure to braille literacy, particularly braille printed on paper, will ensure she’s ready to enter kindergarten, just like any other child.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Scotiabank Turns to Dollar Market for Its First Green Bond

Scotiabank moved ahead with its first green offering a month after a panel of experts appointed by the Canadian government released a set of recommendations for bolstering the green and sustainable bond market...

Social Impact & Volunteering

MilliporeSigma Inspires the Next Generation of Scientists Through SPARK™ Volunteer Program

Throughout the year, MilliporeSigma employees volunteer their skills and expertise to make a difference in their communities across the globe.

Sustainable Development Goals

Sappi's Somerset Mill Celebrates Completion of Paper Machine Rebuild

To meet customer needs for renewable paperbased packaging, we comprehensively rebuilt Paper Machine 1 (PM1) at our Somerset Mill in Skowhegan, Maine.

Diversity & Inclusion

Interview with Bayer's Dr. Hartmut Klusik "We Take Diversity And Inclusion Very Seriously”

Respecting and promoting diversity among employees has long been one of Bayer's goals – and was also very important to Monsanto. In this interview Head of Human Resources at Bayer, Dr. Hartmut Klusik, talks about the active LGBTI community at Bayer and the company's inclusive culture.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Power Values: Employee Spotlight

Here at NRG, we bring the power of energy to people and organizations. Our energy serves many customers including those who wear an NRG badge every day. As our power values are our driving force, our employees aim to empower these values every day.

Environment

Hallmark Develops Artistic Card Range From Take-Away Coffee Cups

Unveiling the collection at PG Live, the company revealed being less wasteful is a key consideration with this range of cards made from disposable coffee cups and responsibly sourced paper pulp, all created, designed and printed in the UK.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Cisco Announces Goals for Sustainable Packaging and Zero Waste

At Cisco, we are committed to accelerating the transition of our business to the circular economy.

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