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Environment

Net Zero Australia

Progressing toward net-zero emissions & tackling complex climate challenges requires previously unimagined collaboration. A recent example is Dow's sponsorship of a 2-year partnership analyzing how Australia can achieve a net-zero economy by 2050.

Research, Reports & Publications

Any City Can Be a Net Zero City - This Is How to Start

Efficiency and electrification are the two key levers that will decarbonize our cities’ transport and built environments, and accelerate the transition of net zero cities.

Green Infrastructure

Arup/WSP Joint Venture to Provide Planning and Engineering Services for BART Link21 Program

Arup/WSP JV will be performing planning and engineering services for Link21’s New Transbay Rail Crossing, which will connect Oakland and San Francisco through a new rail service across the San Francisco Bay.

Health & Healthcare

Educators Anticipate Student Mental Health Challenges to Impact School Year Ahead, According to a New Morgan Stanley Survey

High school educators expect that mental health issues will have a large impact on student learning this school year.

Environment

Environment - FedEx's Approach to Reduce, Replace, Revolutionize

At FedEx, we understand our business has an impact on the environment, and we remain steadfast in our commitment to minimize these impacts.

Media & Communications

Focus on European Green Deal & “Fit for 55” Approaches - Impacts Will Be Far Beyond the European Continent

The European Union is a collaborative effort of 27 sovereign nations on the continent organized to marshal the resources and collective capabilities of these member states to address economic, military, trade, travel, and other important issues.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Saving One of D.C.'s Oldest Hardware Stores

Jerry Siegel and his son, Mike, own one of the oldest hardware stores in Washington, D.C. Customers began raising concerns about the coronavirus as early as January 2020. The two men went to work to protect employees—and their 155-year-old business.

Innovation & Technology

Tokyo 2020 Venues Set to Make the City More Inclusive and “Smart”

The Tokyo 2020 Olympic flame has now been extinguished, but the venues that hosted the athletes’ captivating performances are set to create long-lasting benefits for Tokyo and its communities.

Education

Discovery Education and Social Impact Partners Support Families with New No-Cost Resources to Ignite Student Interest in STEM

To accelerate student learning and ignite student curiosity in STEM, Discovery Education presents parents and guardians an array of no-cost dynamic digital resources.

Research, Reports & Publications

Diversity in Sustainability Releases Results From the State of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Sustainability Survey

Today, Diversity in Sustainability (DiS) announced the results of its State of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in Sustainability Survey.

Environment

Fall 2021: Upcoming Inogen Alliance Associate EHS Webinars

Inogen Alliance has multiple webinars on EHS topics coming up this fall from our global Associates including Antea Group France, Antea Group USA, Chola, denkstatt, denxpert, and ESC. Check out the details and watch our LinkedIn page for more.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Black & Veatch's Dr. James Barnard Honored With 'OPAL' Industry Award for Work in Advanced Water Pollution Control

Black & Veatch announces that Dr. James Barnard, global process and technology leader for the company’s water business, has been honored with the American Society for Civil Engineers’ (ASCE) Outstanding Projects And Leaders (OPAL) award for design.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Sustainability Impacts Standard for Mining Under Development

How can organizations in the mining sector improve reporting on their sustainability performance, demonstrating accountability for their shared sustainability challenges and meet growing demands for transparency?

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Getting Personal on Leading an ESG Agenda

The release of the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) report last week is a stark and unequivocal call-to-action for the world. While not unexpected, the report’s conclusions are sobering.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

People Behind CSR at Cisco: How Cisco Drives an Inclusive, Sustainable Future Through the Circular Economy

Katie Schindall is at the forefront of this work as the Director of Circular Economy at Cisco, leading her team and partnering with company-wide stakeholders to enable a circular economy across Cisco.

Responsible Production & Consumption

FTJCo Fine Jewellery Is First Retailer in Canada Accredited to Carry SCS-007 Sustainability Rated Diamonds

FTJCo Fine Jewellery is the first retailer in Canada to become accredited under the SCS 007 Sustainability Rated Diamond Standard for Trial Use.

Events, Media & Communications

Global Citizen Live Announces Broadcast Performances From Andrea Bocelli, BTS, Camilo, Green Day, Keith Urban, Lali, Lorde, Metallica, My Morning Jacket, Ricky Martin, and Sho Madjozi feat. Muzi

International advocacy organization, Global Citizen has announced the expansion of Global Citizen Live on September 25 to include additional broadcast performances from across the world including: Andrea Bocelli from Tuscany, BTS from Seoul, Green Day from Los Angeles, Keith Urban, Ricky Martin from various locations in Las Vegas, Lorde and My Morning Jacket from various locations in New York City, Metallica from Louisville, Sho Madjozi and Muzi from Johannesburg and, in partnership with Sony Music Latin, Camilo from Madrid and Lali from Buenos Aires. Straight from the Amazon Rainforest, the Indigenous Peoples of Brazil represented by Mapu of the Huni Kuin, Aldeia Mutum of the Yawanawas, and Owera (Kunumi MC) of the Guaranis join Alok in premiering a unique collaboration project showcasin

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. Teams With Bike Industry Greats for Disaster Relief

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. has teamed with notable cycling industry brands to build a pair of fully custom bicycles to raise funds and awareness for two local nonprofits working on disaster relief.

Environment

Sami Grover: We're All Hypocrites Now

Have you ever heard the term climate hypocrite? Maybe you’ve noticed as it was applied to some high profile celebrity or advocate flying across the globe to give a speech on reducing carbon emissions?

Diversity & Inclusion

From Venezuela to the United States: A Story of Resilience and Hope

ERGs at Henkel help to create a more inclusive and understanding culture where everyone feels empowered to be able to express their ideas and see themselves represented around the company.

Environment

The Climate Crisis Must Be Priority for Financial Regulators

Central banks around the world are responsible for ensuring economic and financial stability.

Health & Healthcare

Why Emergency Preparedness Plans Are Crucial for Businesses Amidst the Pandemic

As companies start bringing people back to in-person work at offices and facilities, the health protocols of those work environments are more top-of-mind than ever, often in ways that never occurred to people before the COVID-19 pandemic.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Podcast: What You Need to Understand About ESG Reporting and How to Make It Manageable

ESG is a ‘buzz’ acronym. It is no longer enough for corporates to make a profit, that profit has to be made in ways that satisfy ESG requirements.

Social Impact & Volunteering

2021 Rocket Social/ACCP Research: Impact of COVID-19 and the Racial Justice Movement on CSR

Recently, Realized Worth had the opportunity to speak with the CEO of ACCP about their research on the impact of COVID-19 and the racial justice movement on corporate social responsibility. What we learned was encouraging! Read more here.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Alkermes Associate Director Discusses How Her Personal Journey With Ovarian Cancer Influences Her Work

During Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, Alkermes employee, Kate, shares a glimpse into her personal journey with ovarian cancer, which inspires her work within the oncology space.

Latest Campaigns

  1. AMD Environmental Sustainability
    Advancing sustainability across our operations, supply chain manufacturing and product stewardship
  2. 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...
  3. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  4. 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...
  5. Kingfisher Around the World
    The SCS Kingfisher certification mark is showing up on an increasing number of products around the world. It differentiates companies that are making...
  6. Impacting Today and Tomorrow
    What we do matters and our associates can expect opportunities to create real impact at work and in the community.
  7. International Paper | SUSTAINABLE OPERATIONS
    Vision 2030 Goal: Improve our climate impact and advance water stewardship
  8. Sustainability by Antea Group
    At Antea Group, we believe the best sustainability programs integrate sustainability into core business practices, we identify and act on relevant...
  9. PSEG People & Communities
    PSEG is committed to improving the lives of our customers, our employees and the diverse communities we serve throughout New Jersey and Long Island...
  10. KeyBank Foundation: Helping Communities Thrive through Education, Workforce Development, and Service
    KeyBank Foundation helps build thriving communities by supporting organizations and programs that foster thriving students and a thriving workforce...
  11. 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...
  12. Sustainability- Carnival Corporation's Way of Doing Business
    Carnival’s approach to sustainability is a full-time commitment; it is not a cost of doing business, it is a way of doing business. We at Carnival...
  13. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  14. Enriching Women's Lives
    60 years ago, Mary Kay Ash created an unparalleled opportunity for women to define their own successes and control their own futures. Her vision of...
  15. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...