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HPRC Impact Report

Health & Healthcare | Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council

HPRC Publishes Inaugural Impact Report: Paving the Way for Sustainable Healthcare Plastics

The Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council (HPRC) is thrilled to announce the publication of its inaugural Impact Report for 2024.
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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Europe Leads the Way on Scope 3 Emissions: What Investors and Companies Need To Know

CSRHub

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Cocoa Market Turmoil: How Hershey Is Innovating Through Unprecedented Challenges

The Hershey Company

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Sustainable Strategies for Grocery Growth

Tetra Pak

Energy

Stop Buying Energy Infrastructure. Start Buying Results.

Veolia North America

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Why Sustainability Is the Smartest Investment in an Uncertain Trade Landscape

DP World

Energy

Energy for a Better Future: Entergy’s Growth and Resiliency Strategy

Entergy Corporation

Energy

AllianceBernstein: Power Play: How To Invest Smarter in the Race for Electrification

AllianceBernstein

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Sysco 2024 Sustainability Report: At the Heart of One Planet One Table

Sysco Corporation

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Education

Principal® Foundation Launches National Short Story Contest as Part of New Initiative to Destigmatize Conversations About Money

Principal® Foundation, a global nonprofit committed to helping people and communities build financially secure futures, is launching Money Chronicles: A Story Initiative that is using the power of storytelling to help destigmatize and encourage conversations about money.

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Environment

Covia Biodiversity Partnership Thrives With the Arbor Day Foundation

At Covia, we are proud to partner with the Arbor Day Foundation, the largest member nonprofit organization dedicated to planting trees.

Black & Veatch

Research, Reports & Publications

Annual Sustainability Report Shares Black & Veatch’s Progress on Environmental, Workplace Goals

Global critical human infrastructure company Black & Veatch has released its 2023 Sustainability Report to update industry stakeholders on the progress it has made, along with its employee-owners and clients, on environmental, social and governance priorities.

Innovation & Technology

Future-Focused Research and Development at Qualcomm

The wireless communications industry is characterized by rapid technological change, evolving industry standards, frequent new product introductions and, with the use of 5G, the expansion into new industries or applications, such as automotive and IoT.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KFC Donates $250,000 to Tertiary Level Education

As part of its 50th-anniversary celebrations in Trinidad and Tobago, KFC has donated $250,000 towards 50 tertiary-level bursaries for deserving students.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Franklin Templeton’s Futures Program Turns 40

Little could anyone predict that an idea scribbled on a napkin would develop into a global Franklin Templeton program, helping to develop young talent in the investment industry for 40 years and running.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

National Intern Day: HARMAN Summer Interns Reflect on their Experiences

At HARMAN, we have always said that our people are our greatest asset and the drivers of unparalleled innovation. Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are also built into our core values at HARMAN, and we recognize how diverse perspectives, ideas, and values make us stronger.

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Events, Media & Communications

The National Diversity Council and Michigan Diversity Council Honor the 2023 National Black Men in Leadership Summit Awardees

The Michigan Diversity Council (MIDC) will host the third annual National Black Men in Leadership Summit on Thursday, Aug. 17 and Friday, Aug.18, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at The Huntington Place in Detroit, Michigan.

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Energy

Iberdrola and Vestas Join Forces in the Energy Transition

A future world in which nine billion people live well, within planetary boundaries, requires a set of systemic changes in production, distribution, and consumption. Only then can the current system move from fossil fuels into an electricity model based on renewable energies.

Environment

Carton Council Announces New Podcast Series

The Carton Council of North America today announced the launch of its new podcast series, “Road to Recycling,” showcasing the journey to grow food and beverage carton recycling and the partnerships made along the way

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Olympic Refuge Foundation Is Using Sport To Support the Mental Health Needs of Refugees and Displaced People

As World Refugee Day focuses the world’s attention on the plight of the millions of displaced people around the world, the Olympic Refuge Foundation is working to ensure that, when those who have experienced crisis access sport, they do so in a safe and supportive environment.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Sands’ 2023 Support for Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth Targets the Immediate Needs and Emotional Well-Being of Youth in Crisis, While Aiming to Build Lasting Solutions

Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) announced it has contributed $300,000 to its long-time partner Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth (NPHY), bringing the company’s total contributions to the fight to end youth homelessness with NPHY to more than $2.3 million since 2014.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KeyBank Donates $10,000 to the Salem Kroc Center To Promote “Been There” Program

KeyBank recently delivered a $10,000 grant to the Salem Kroc Center to fund the printing and materials of the “Been There” program, an interactive seven-week course designed to empower youth and young adults to change their thinking and behaviors to make positive changes.

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Innovation & Technology

Electrifying Agriculture and Construction, One Machine at a Time

With their reliance on massive combines and other large pieces of diesel-powered equipment, the agriculture and construction industries present a major challenge for electrification.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Hattie Redmond Apartments Welcomes Some of Portland’s Most Vulnerable Residents

The Hattie Redmond apartments, a 60-unit development that provides housing for low income, disabled people in Portland, Oregon, opened its doors on a recent rainy spring day and immediately said hello to more two dozen new residents.

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Education

'Remarkable Graduates' in Camden School District Win Scholarships

"These graduates are definitely remarkable because of their resilience, their grit and the perseverance that they've shown in dealing with some challenging circumstances."

Innovation & Technology

Bayer is Using Unprecedented Insights in Unexpected Ways on the Farm

What’s the value of data? Well, like any other tool, it depends on how you use it. In agriculture, data is proving to be an essential foundation for building more efficient, productive and profitable businesses.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Disability Pride Month: A Conversation at Cisco Around Being Able to Be Your Authentic Self at Work

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), in 2022, around 21 percent of people with a disability in the U.S. were employed, which rose a bit from 2021, when it was about 19 percent. At the same time, the unemployment rate for people with disabilities is still twice

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Duke Energy’s Focus on Affordability Grows, Surpassing $70 Million in Aid to Customers, Communities Since 2021

Duke Energy and its Foundation are marking the milestone of investing more than $70 million since the beginning of 2021 to support nonprofits and other programs dedicated to help those in need.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Acknowledging Impacts on Indigenous Peoples’ Rights Through GRI Reporting

The International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples invites us to reflect on the importance of safeguarding Indigenous Peoples’ rights and ensuring their well-being.

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Education

Making Cyber Safety Education Accessible at School

Today’s children are part of the digital generation. According to Common Sense Media, an estimated 43% of children ages 8-12 own smartphones, giving them unprecedented access to the internet.

Bath & Body Works

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bath & Body Works Recognized as One of Central Ohio’s Most Generous Companies by Columbus Business First

Bath & Body Works is proud to be recognized as one of Central Ohio’s Most Generous Companies by Columbus Business First. The publication launched their Corporate Citizenship program in 2018 to highlight the generosity of Central Ohio companies and their employees.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Our People: Hilary Fenton, Dispatcher to Driver

Hilary Fenton loved being a dispatcher for Marathon Petroleum in Ohio. She spent her days talking to truck drivers and helping them get from point A to point B delivering fuel to stations across the state.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

A CEO’s Perspective: Harmonizing Legacy and Innovation With Campbell Soup Company

We invited Mark Clouse to share the journey behind Campbell’s purpose: “Connecting people through the food they love.”

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Diversity & Inclusion

How Lenovo and everywoman Partner To Drive Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The one-year anniversary of Lenovo and everywoman’s partnership marks a moment to reflect on the impact on Lenovo employees.

Latest Campaigns

  1. KeyBank's Community Investment
    In states where Key has a presence, there are approximately 1.7 million low- to moderate-income (LMI) households. Many LMI individuals don’t have bank...

  2. PNC: Commitment to Early Childhood Education
    We're focusing on early learning to help children succeed. Research has shown that the first five years of a child's life is critical to long-term...

  3. 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...

  4. 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...

  5. Sustainability
    Leading the logistics sector towards a more sustainable future by investing in innovative green technologies, enhancing operational efficiency, and...

  6. ESG Voices: Short Podcasts Addressing the Opportunities and Challenges of ESG
    This podcast series takes a deep dive into the opportunities and challenges of ESG and what it means for businesses and communities through interviews...

  7. 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...

  8. KeyBank's Community Investment
    In states where Key has a presence, there are approximately 1.7 million low- to moderate-income (LMI) households. Many LMI individuals don’t have bank...

  9. 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...

  10. 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...

  11. Drive for MPC
    At Marathon Petroleum, our professional truck drivers share one common vision: no accidents, no injuries, and no harm to the environment. We’re proud...

  12. Goals That Inspire: Environmental Stewardship
    Through our Goals That Inspire we have established aggressive commitments with targeted and measurable metrics which will require innovation...

  13. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...

  14. Social Impact at Mastercard
    At Mastercard, we’re powering economies and empowering people, building a sustainable economy where everyone prospers.

  15. Growth Through Sustainability
    Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator with a clear purpose to boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. See how embedding...