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Responsible Production & Consumption

Five Ways to Make Black Friday Greener

Nov 26, 2021 8:30 AM ET

Now that the final crumbs of turkey and pumpkin pie have been consumed, the busiest sales day of the year is about to descend on us once again. We’ve looked at five ways you can enjoy Black Friday and still be environmentally aware.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Global Citizen and the Ford Foundation Launch Partnership to Combat Gender-Based Violence in Nigeria

Nov 25, 2021 8:15 AM ET

To mark the start of today’s annual UN 16 Days of Activism campaign Global Citizen announced a year-long partnership with the Ford Foundation to combat the increase against gender-based violence in Nigeria.

Research, Reports & Publications

Freeport-McMoRan Publishes Climate Report and Announces Net Zero Aspiration

Nov 25, 2021 6:45 AM ET

Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) released their updated Climate Report which details the work underway across its global business to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, improve energy efficiency, advance the use of renewable energy

Energy

Enbridge ESG Forum: Wind and Solar Power

Nov 24, 2021 12:00 PM ET

Watch Matthew Akman, Senior Vice President, Power and New Energy Technologies Enbridge, discuss the company’s approach to wind and solar power generation.

Health & Healthcare

Clearing the Air - Delos' Classroom Air-Quality Study, and What Hoteliers Can Learn From It

Nov 24, 2021 11:55 AM ET

The subject of clean air has been studied for about five years by Delos, a wellness real estate and technology company guided by the mission to improve the health and well-being of people around the world by improving the indoor environments.

Environment

The Climate Agenda Post COP26: a Conversation With Mark Carney, Mark Cutifani & Gail Klintworth

Nov 24, 2021 11:45 AM ET

One of the most important events in sustainability – COP26 – has just concluded and there is a great deal to digest. Join us on 30 November at 11am New York / 4pm London for a special webinar to explore the implications for the climate agenda

Health & Healthcare

Alkermes Celebrates National Family Caregivers Month

Nov 24, 2021 10:50 AM ET

November is National Family Caregivers Month and as we prepare for Thanksgiving, it is a perfect opportunity to express our sincerest gratitude to family caregivers.

Environment

One Billion People Will Be Affected by Rising Temperature

Nov 24, 2021 10:35 AM ET

A billion people could be affected by extreme heat stress if the world’s temperature rises by 2°C, the Met Office has revealed.

Sustainable Development Goals

Inside the Blue Zone, Part Two

Nov 24, 2021 10:05 AM ET

WSP USA’s Tom Lewis explains why he sees accelerated action coming out of the United Nation’s COP26 climate change conference, which concluded on Nov. 12.

Social Impact & Volunteering

3 Reasons to Join 'Schneider Go Green!'

Nov 24, 2021 9:35 AM ET

Schneider Electric kicked off its Global Judging panel for the annual student competition Schneider Go Green, in which the organization assessed the participants’ projects, mentored and guided the seven finalist teams.

Research, Reports & Publications

Vistra's Supply Chain Diversity Program Supporting Women and Minority-Owned Businesses

Nov 24, 2021 9:20 AM ET

Supported through Vistra’s overall commitment to DEI, Vistra’s supply chain diversity initiative seeks to reflect our customer base and workforce compositions through a diverse supply chain.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Practitioner Video Testimony: 5 CPOs Answer: “Why Sustainable Procurement?”

Nov 24, 2021 9:00 AM ET

Five CPO's, Executives and Procurement professionals answer the question, "Why Sustainable Procurement?" and how investing in a sustainable supply chain has impacted their businesses for the better.

Health & Healthcare

Predicting Depression in Teens

Nov 24, 2021 9:00 AM ET

You only need to read the headlines to know the toll the last year has taken on adolescent mental health.

Environment

Better Planet: Going Beyond Net Zero by 2035

Nov 24, 2021 9:00 AM ET

Our goal is to design a product or process that is more environmentally favorable, using outcome-based standards recognized by the scientific community.

Energy

Why Don Hamilton Lives a Fully Charged Life

Nov 24, 2021 8:45 AM ET

You won’t find any gas cans in Donald Hamilton’s garage at his home in Surf City, N.C. From an electric lawnmower to a Tesla Model 3, he is committed to electrification.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Jennie-O Partners With YouTube Star and Philanthropist MrBeast to Give Away 10,000 Turkeys

Nov 24, 2021 8:00 AM ET

Jennie-O Turkey Store, one of the largest and most beloved turkey brands in the world, teamed up with MrBeast, one of YouTube’s biggest stars, and his 501c3 organization, Beast Philanthropy, to make this Thanksgiving holiday a little brighter for those in need.

Research, Reports & Publications

Bacardi Outlines How It Is Doing the Right Thing for the Planet

Nov 24, 2021 7:00 AM ET

Bacardi's FY21 Corporate Responsibility Report outlines the company's commitments to its employees, customers, suppliers, consumers, and communities, as well as the progress Bacardi is making in 4 priority areas.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Most Successful, Sustainable Organizations Will Be Driven by Feminine Leadership

Nov 23, 2021 4:40 PM ET

“Diversity brings new perspectives, fresh ideas and better innovation,” said Julia Luscher, VP of marketing for Tetra Pak.

Innovation & Technology

CNH Industrial Enters Into Exclusive Multi-year Technology Licensing Agreement With Monarch Tractor

Nov 23, 2021 4:00 PM ET

Innovation & Technology

Generation Impact Episode 2: The Inventor

Nov 23, 2021 3:55 PM ET

Inspired by a robotic arm he built as a teen that won a state science fair, 25-year old inventor and entrepreneur Easton LaChappelle developed the world’s lightest weight and most affordable bionic limb using 3D printing technology.

Energy

As Green Hydrogen Production Scales, Blue Hydrogen Can Maintain Demand

Nov 23, 2021 3:00 PM ET

The sheer abundance of hydrogen on this planet, along with the gas’ status as a clean burning fuel, makes it an appealing decarbonization tool.

Green Infrastructure

The Eyes and Ears of Southern California Edison

Nov 23, 2021 2:55 PM ET

At any given time of the year, day and night, a small and vigilant team keeps their eyes peeled — watching, monitoring and tracking Southern California Edison’s 50,000-square-mile service area.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

International Paper Donates $288,000 to Feeding America®

Nov 23, 2021 2:55 PM ET

International Paper is proud to build on their #HelpFillTheBoxes campaign with a significant donation to Feeding America® to help combat this critical need in the communities where their employees live and work.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Medtronic Honored for Supporting Women Engineers

Nov 23, 2021 2:15 PM ET

The Society of Women Engineers recently awarded Medtronic its 2021 Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Award, which recognizes a company’s efforts to create a pioneering D&I program.

Diversity & Inclusion

Driving Upward Mobility for Black Prosperity

Nov 23, 2021 2:00 PM ET

Comcast spoke with community impact partner Derick Pearson, Executive Director & President of the Center for Black Innovation about how the organization is advancing Black prosperity by building asset and talent-rich spaces in Black communities.