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Events, Media & Communications

A Day in the Life at the Points of Light Conference

Have you ever wondered what a typical day in the life is like at the Points of Light Conference? Meet our (fictional) friend, Sheriee Steinbach, a corporate social impact manager at a Fortune 1000 company. This is what a full day of conference could look like for a CSR leader.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

The Blind Spot Many People Miss on the Path to Building Wealth

Wealth. While everyone has their own definition of the word, it can often feel unattainable due to economic, societal or generational impact.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Lab Week 2024 – Deepika Kumar

I believe my journey from a Lab Assistant to the current role of Associate Scientist is a testament to the growth and opportunities within our team.

Diversity & Inclusion

Crown Holdings Celebrates International Women’s Day 2024

Embracing the inspire inclusion theme of International Women's Day 2024, several sites across our global network have spent the last week celebrating the event locally.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Work for Humankind: Deepening Conservation and Transformation Two Years Later

This Earth Day, we sat down with Vivian Huacuja Garcia, a wildlife veterinarian at Island Conservation, to discuss the new conservation efforts made possible by Lenovo’s smarter technology.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

DP World Certified™ by Great Place To Work® at Several Locations Across the Americas

DP World, a global leader in supply chain solutions, announces that six business units have been Certified™ by Great Place To Work® in the Americas: Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, and Peru.

Social Impact & Volunteering

FedEx Cares Recognizes Top Volunteers With the FedEx Founder’s Fund Award

Join FedEx Cares in congratulating the winners of the inaugural FedEx Founder’s Fund Award, the most prestigious recognition team members can achieve within the FedEx Cares program.

Environment

Taking Action: Hershey Supports the Forest Through the Trees

At Hershey, we have always said that doing good by the planet is not only doing the right thing – it’s good business.

Innovation & Technology

Southwire Announces Expansion of Cofer Technology Center Research and Development Facility

Southwire is pleased to announce the construction of a new expansion of the company’s Cofer Technology Center. Located in Carrollton, Ga., the facility will serve as an extension to Southwire’s hub for research and development (R&D) initiatives.

Research, Reports & Publications

“The Profiteers” With Christopher Marquis

We are facing a tragedy of the commons — and have been for a while. At worst, businesses are taking advantage of the planet and society and aren’t holding themselves fully responsible for the damage they are doing.

Energy

Empowering Customers For a Sustainable Energy Future

This Earth Month is the perfect opportunity to reflect on the intersection of sustainability and customers in our energy systems. Having spent most of my career in the energy space, I have never seen a transformation like the one we are facing today.

Diversity & Inclusion

Providing Solutions Through Diverse Partnerships

To support its utility customers, Leidos’ Power Delivery Solutions (PDS) team actively seeks out partnerships with diverse companies including Milhouse Engineering & Construction Inc. and KCS Corporation.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Matthew Sanchez Champions Innovation and Sustainability at Kohler: From WasteLAB to Global Leadership

Matt’s story is a testament to the new career paths that can present themselves through a commitment to learning and continuous improvement—and the motivation that comes from being truly passionate about your work.

Research, Reports & Publications

Life Is Better as an Entrepreneur and Survey Respondents Agree, According to GoDaddy Research

Over half of microbusiness owners from the U.S. and U.K. agree that life is better as an entrepreneur, according to GoDaddy Venture Forward research. Research from academic institutions, including Baylor University and Louisiana State University highlight similar trends.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Qualcomm’s 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report: Ethical Governance

We believe that ethical conduct is a cultural imperative, and all employees are responsible for following the CoBC. Our commitment to purposeful innovation, passionate execution, collaborative community and unquestioned integrity underlies everything we do.

Energy

Grand River Dam Authority in Oklahoma Breaks Ground on Power Project

As the electric sector’s transition to cleaner energy sources accelerates, the Grand River Dam Authority (GRDA) in Oklahoma has launched design, procurement and construction activities for a new advanced class natural gas-fired project co-led by the GRDA and Black & Veatch.

Environment

Green Sports Alliance Announces Initial Speaker Lineup for 2024 Green Sports Alliance Summit Presented by AEG

The Green Sports Alliance (GSA) announced the initial speaker lineup for the highly anticipated 2024 Green Sports Alliance Summit: Faster, Further, Together presented by AEG.

Events, Media & Communications

Gilead Sciences Hosts Inaugural Global Health Equity Summit

Driven by our purpose to make the world a healthier place for all people, we’ve worked to improve health equity and advance equitable access to care.

Diversity & Inclusion

Meet the Wealth Management Vice President Who Also Trains Service Dogs

Jolene Jackelen always loved dogs and always loved volunteering in the community. A chance encounter with a family friend in a grocery store 15 years ago set her on a path to meld the two passions.

Sustainable Development Goals

Sysco Celebrates Growth of Electric Fleet to Nearly 120 EVs Across Four Countries

Sysco Corporation (NYSE:SYY), the world’s largest food distributor, celebrated the arrival of 10 heavy-duty electric tractors to the fleet at its Houston, Texas operating site, reaching a total of nearly 120 electric vehicles (EVs) globally.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Covia Interns Set To Make Lasting Impact

Covia strives to cultivate a nurturing environment where team members with diverse backgrounds and experiences can thrive, recognizing that the success of a company is equal to the strength of its people.

Sustainable Development Goals

Business Must Ensure Southeast Asia’s ‘Forest-Positive’ Future

Wai-Chan Chan is managing director of The Consumer Goods Forum, a global network of retailers and manufacturers focused on industry standards and driving positive change.

Events, Media & Communications

Comcast NBCUniversal Soars With New Customer Benefits & ‘The Aviators’ Film

In celebration of Military Appreciation Month, Comcast NBCUniversal is proud to unveil several initiatives to bolster support for veterans, service members, and military families.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Sappi Wins a 2024 SEAL Business Sustainability Award

Sappi North America Inc., a leading producer and supplier of diversified paper, packaging products and pulp, announced today its win of the 2024 SEAL Business Sustainability Awards’ Environmental Initiative Award.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Cadence Reunites With WITU To Empower Young Women

Cadence’s seven-year partnership with Team4Tech has given our employees unique opportunities to harness the power of technology and engage in a three-month philanthropic project to improve the livelihood of communities in need.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Integrated Tools
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts to align the industry on a common language to describe sustainability performance to reduce duplication and...
  2. 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...
  3. Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG)
    The business landscape is reorienting itself and you can almost hear priorities shifting toward change-readiness and the bigger picture. And in this...
  4. GoDaddy | Microbusiness
    They’re the people who build websites, run restaurants, and teach online classes. They power local economies and national growth but their impact...
  5. 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...
  6. Fifth Third's Commitment to Small Businesses
    Fifth Third believes that small businesses form the foundation of our communities – and when they succeed, we all succeed. Supporting them through...
  7. FedEx | Volunteer Campaigns
    Giving back is part of the FedEx culture. Team members support our charitable investments and local community needs by dedicating their time where...
  8. Social Progress
    Social engagement has always been an integral part of our sense of responsibility as a company. We care and we act to do our part to improve the...
  9. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  10. AEG's Commitment to Social Impact and Volunteerism
    AEG embraces its responsibility to enrich the lives of people in the communities around the world where we do business, and to use business to create...
  11. Digital Safety
    We provide tools and guidance so people can manage digital content in a way that’s right for them and their families. Learn more >>
  12. 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...
  13. Nutrition and Health
    Focus on preventing and treating malnutrition across life stages. Highlights include early detection, community-based treatment (e.g., MUAC screening...
  14. Health and Safety by Antea Group
    Antea Group's health and safety consultants understand what it takes to help make a positive impact on safety culture. Read blogs, insights, and more...
  15. Leading ESG & Sustainability Stewardship
    The new CNH continues on its longstanding path of excellence in sustainability, which is recognized by the foremost authorities.