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Environment | International Paper

National Forest Week: How International Paper Helps Restore Longleaf Ecosystems

National Forest Week, held annually during the second week of June, raises awareness for the 193 million acres of National Forests across the United States and the benefits these landscapes provide.

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Energy

CIT Leads Refinancing of $69 Million Strata Clean Energy Portfolio

CIT Group announced that its Power and Energy business led the refinancing of a $69 million portfolio of solar facilities owned and operated by Strata Clean Energy LLC, a leading integrated solar and storage energy service provider based in North Carolina.

Green Infrastructure

3Degrees Announces First Oregon Clean Fuels Program Credits From Hydrogen and New Advancements in Green Hydrogen

3Degrees, a firm that helps organizations achieve renewable energy and decarbonization goals, announced today several notable advancements in the use of hydrogen as a lower carbon alternative to traditional fossil fuels.

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Energy

Ceres Applauds Latest Action From Biden Administration to Leverage Government Leadership to Accelerate the Clean Energy Economy

President Biden’s new executive order catalyzing the U.S. government toward net zero emissions by utilizing the federal government’s purchasing power is “yet another important signal that this administration is committed to using it’s full authority and influence toward building a more competitive economy and strengthening U.S. leadership in the technology markets of today and tomorrow,” said Anne Kelly, vice president of government relations, at Ceres.

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Environment

THINC30 Youthquake to Young People: Your Future Is Climate

The recent COP26 climate meeting in Glasgow saw young people from around the world convene to protest and assume their role as activists.

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Diversity & Inclusion

AEG Teams up With Diversify the Stage to Promote Inclusivity in Live Entertainment Industry

AEG, the world’s leading live entertainment company, has teamed up with Diversify The Stage (DTS), an organization formed to promote inclusivity in the live entertainment and touring industry, and recently signed the DTS Inclusion Initiative pledge, which launched Nov. 30.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Mandela 100: Meet a Recipient of the Cisco Networking Academy Using Technology to Help Her Community

South Africa is currently in the midst of an unemployment crisis and the country's unemployment rate is currently the highest on a global list of 82 countries, according to Bloomberg.

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Energy

International Paper Receives SBTi Approval for Its Science-Based Carbon Reduction Target

International Paper (NYSE: IP) today announced our 35% Greenhouse Gas reduction target has been approved by Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as consistent with levels required to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement.

Diversity & Inclusion

When Called to Serve, Comcast Has Their Backs

Military employees and their leadership rely on Comcast's unique Military Concierge Service to ensure a seamless experience as they transition to and from military duty.

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Innovation & Technology

Benevity Expands Global Footprint With Acquisition of Alaya

Benevity Expands Global Footprint with Acquisition of Alaya

Research, Reports & Publications

Return on Sustainability, Spotlight 2: Improved Procurement Metrics

This ebook looks at different ways companies realize gains from sustainability investment, and particularly how sustainability criteria can be used for procurement operational cost savings through supply base consolidation.

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Innovation & Technology

abillTy Cisco Academy Graduates Solve IT Issues for New York City's Department of Social Services

In honor of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, learn how alumni from Cisco Networking Academy's abiliTy program are helping solve IT issues for the NYC Department of Social Services so people get the services they need.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Principal® Joins Coalition for Equity in Wholesaling

In a joint effort to increase the number of diverse professionals in the role of insurance wholesaler, 15 leading financial services firms along with several leading industry resource groups have teamed up to create the Coalition for Equity in Wholesaling (the Coalition).

Green Infrastructure

Financing Urban Forests for Environmental and Social Benefits

Learn how Trees As Infrastructure, an open source platform by UK-based Dark Matter Labs, is working to establish nature as a critical part of urban infrastructure, alongside bridges, roads and rail, enabling investment, profitability and sustainability.

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Energy

PSE&G Joins National Electric Highway Coalition

PSE&G is joining with other leading utilities in the newly launched National Electric Highway Coalition, to support development of a national network of electric vehicle chargers.

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Diversity & Inclusion

HIV Advisory Council in Australia Taps Diverse Community Perspectives

Meet Brent Allan, a long-time HIV advocate in Australia who advises Gilead Sciences regarding programs that would best serve the needs of people living with HIV.

Environment

RMI-TDI Material Insights Platform Strengthens Supply Chain ESG Due Diligence

RMI-TDI Material Insights Platform Strengthens Supply Chain ESG Due Diligence

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Research, Reports & Publications

Tupperware Brands Expands Commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance Efforts As Turnaround Plan Progresses

Tupperware Brands Corporation (NYSE: TUP), a leading global consumer products company, today published its 2020 sustainability report, which details the 75-year-old company’s commitment to further integrating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) efforts into its business strategy and as part of its ongoing Turnaround Plan.

Health & Healthcare

PT Freeport Indonesia Facilitates the Vaccination of Thousands in Papua

PT Freeport Indonesia (PTFI) is providing COVID-19 vaccinations to its employees and their families in the company’s mining jobsite in the Mimika Regency in Papua.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Desert Oasis Healthcare Partners With America's Charities to Support Employees Facing Financial Hardship Through New SAFE Fund

“Every day, our employees show our collective commitment to the health and well-being of our thousands of members/patients. This has never been truer than during 2020 and 2021 as we’ve battled COVID together,” said Dr. Marc Hoffing, Medical Director of Desert Oasis Healthcare.

Research, Reports & Publications

Workiva Interactive ESG Guide: Materiality Assessment

Whether you're expanding or launching an environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting program, use this guide to help you focus on the topics that matter most to your stakeholders.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

Launch Event: Blockchain-Enabled FairCapacity Platform Showcases Garment Manufacturers' Production Capacity and Labor Performance

SAI is hosting a virtual launch event for FairCapacity, an innovative blockchain-based platform that helps manufacturers to improve production planning and advertise capacity, quality, and labor compliance to brands, on December 10, 2021.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

New Analysis Shows Value at Risk From Negative Water Impacts in Apparel and Meat Industries

A first-of-its-kind analysis finds that the cost of addressing harmful water impacts could top nearly $1.8 billion annually for some large publicly-traded packaged meat and apparel companies

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Diversity & Inclusion

PNC Bank Appoints Gina Coleman As Chief Diversity Officer

PNC Bank today announced that Gina Coleman will lead the bank’s diversity and inclusion efforts as Chief Diversity Officer, effective Jan. 1, 2022.

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Environment

Seven Ways to Go Green This Holiday Season

How can we celebrate this holiday season, without the added emissions, food waste, and packaging?NortonLifelock's Environmental Manager Amanda Davis offers seven easy and eco-friendly changes to make your
festivities a bit better for our planet.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

RW's Investment in Innovation: Doing What We Do Best, Better.

Discover how the events of 2021 changed Realized Worth and strengthened our commitment to innovation and progress in CSR and Corporate Citizenship.

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