Green Infrastructure

Veolia and Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans Establish Groundbreaking Partnership To Reinvent Wastewater Treatment

Aug 22, 2024 10:30 AM ET

Veolia and the Sewerage and Water Board have worked together more than 30 years and have dramatically improved the environmental and financial performance of one of the city’s most vital services.

Education

Discovery Education Unveils New, Free Environmental Focused Learning Resources

Aug 22, 2024 10:10 AM ET

Discovery Education today announced a new curated collection of free dynamic digital resources that encourages students to follow their curiosity and explore the natural world.

Energy

The History of Biogas

Aug 22, 2024 10:05 AM ET

While biogas has only come into the modern public periphery in the last few decades, it has actually been utilized throughout history.

Research, Reports & Publications

AMD 2023-24 Corporate Responsibility Report: A Message From Dr. Lisa Su, AMD Chair and CEO

Aug 22, 2024 10:00 AM ET

At AMD, our purpose is to build great products that accelerate next-generation computing experiences and help solve the world’s most important challenges.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Saint-Gobain Video Series: Success in the Making: Josue Torres, Worcester, MA

Aug 22, 2024 9:30 AM ET

As a Group Leader I in the Mixing and Bonding area of our Saint-Gobain Ceramics plant in Worcester, MA, Josue Torres is grateful for the support and encouragement he's received from his colleagues along the way.

Environment

Essity 2023 Annual and Sustainability Report: Reducing Our Environmental Impact

Aug 22, 2024 9:30 AM ET

The climate crisis is one of the defining issues of our time. Its global effects are far-reaching and impact both life on the planet and Essity’s business. As one of the world’s leading hygiene and health companies, we are scaling up our efforts to reduce environmental impact.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Henkel Named as One of Best-in-State Employers by Forbes

Aug 22, 2024 9:30 AM ET

Henkel has been named to the Forbes 2024 Best-In-State Employers list for the state of Connecticut.

Sustainable Development Goals

Baker Hughes Corporate Sustainability Report 2023: A Letter From Our Chief Sustainability Officer

Aug 22, 2024 9:15 AM ET

Baker Hughes is committed to operating sustainably as one of the first companies in our sector to make a net-zero emissions commitment and as a signatory of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Health & Healthcare

Health Care Advocate and YouTube Star “Doctor Mike” Varshavski Joins Aflac on Their Wellness Matters Campaign, Urging Young People To Develop Better Health Habits

Aug 22, 2024 9:00 AM ET

When it comes to taking care of their health, there are a few simple things that young people may be missing: making and keeping appointments with their primary care physicians, and leaning too heavily on urgent care and the emergency room for their primary care.

Health & Healthcare

Baker Tilly Case Study: Health System Enhances Supply Chain Management Through Comprehensive Structural Assessment

Aug 22, 2024 9:00 AM ET

To help the client enhance their Epic system, Baker Tilly initiated an assessment to review and identify opportunities for enhancing efficiency, streamlining workflows, and maximizing revenue generation while maintaining high standards of patient care.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How I Got Here: Monica Pool, Chief Marketing Officer at KFC U.K. & Ireland

Aug 22, 2024 9:00 AM ET

Over a single weekend in high school, I was recruited to sell “umbrella hats,” a bizarre and ridiculous contraption meant to protect you from the hot South African sun. I managed to sell out my entire stock by convincing beachgoers that they really needed one.

Energy

Eaton Expands Its Montreal Innovation Center Focused on R&D for the Energy Transition

Aug 22, 2024 9:00 AM ET

Intelligent power management company Eaton today announced the expansion of its newest global Innovation Center near Montreal in Brossard, Quebec less than a year after its opening.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KeyBank Donates $5,000 to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Buffalo to Support the 2 Pack a Backpack Drive

Aug 22, 2024 9:00 AM ET

KeyBank proudly donated $5,000 to the Boys & Girls Clubs of Buffalo to support the annual 2 Pack a Backpack school supply drive on WGRZ-TV. This effort helps families in need across Western New York purchase essential supplies needed for their children to start the school year.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Duke Energy Offers More Than $4.6 Million in Energy Bill Assistance To Help North Carolina Families Facing Financial Hardship

Aug 22, 2024 8:45 AM ET

To help lower energy costs for low-income families this summer, Duke Energy is making more than $4.6 million in financial aid available to eligible customers through the company’s Share the Light Fund®.

Environment

Toward a Green Economy: Enabling Small Businesses To Become More Sustainable and Resilient Through Digital Solutions and Mastercard Strive

Aug 22, 2024 8:45 AM ET

Recognizing the critical role of small businesses in achieving net-zero emissions, Mastercard Strive has partnered with organizations worldwide to support innovative technologies that enable small businesses to contribute to positive environmental impact.

Sustainable Development Goals

GRI Enables Quality Corporate Insights Into SDGs Progress

Aug 22, 2024 8:30 AM ET

An updated online database, Business reporting on the SDGs: An analysis of the Goals and Targets, was made available today to improve business reporting on the SDGs.

Environment

At Paris 2024, Athletes, Sports Federations and National Olympic Committees Stand Up for Nature

Aug 22, 2024 8:15 AM ET

Seventeen new sports organisations have recently joined the Sports for Nature Framework, committing to protecting and enhancing the natural world.

Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainability for Growth

Aug 22, 2024 7:00 AM ET

Following on the heels of our third consecutive year of 20%+ earnings per share growth in 2023, Trane Technologies has managed to reduce our absolute energy use by 4% as we’ve simultaneously grown our business.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Grease, Grime and Grit: Entergy’s River Bend Employees Beautify School

Aug 22, 2024 7:00 AM ET

A team from Entergy’s River Bend Station rolled up their sleeves and got to work recently during the second annual Slaughter Elementary School Beautification Day.

Research, Reports & Publications

Women in War

Aug 21, 2024 6:50 PM ET

Research, Reports & Publications

Electrification Starts Here – Unveiling the 2023 Southwire Sustainability Report

Aug 21, 2024 4:15 PM ET

Recently, Southwire has released the 2023 sustainability report, which shares progress on Southwire’s commitment to our teams, communities and to the environment.

Health & Healthcare

Not Your Average Back-to-School List: How to Protect Children and Teens As They Return to School

Aug 21, 2024 2:35 PM ET

Pens, binders, graphing calculator: Check, check, check.

What's less likely to appear on school supply lists, however, are health-related items for teens and young adults that can help them in the face of the drug epidemic.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Empowering Through Mentorship: Covia’s Internship Program

Aug 21, 2024 2:35 PM ET

Covia is investing in the future of the mining and mineral industry by working to educate, empower, and provide real-world experience to the next generation.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Dreamer to Doer: Taco Bell Foundation's Ambition Accelerator Fuels Young Changemaker's Bold Idea

Aug 21, 2024 2:00 PM ET

Taco Bell Foundation and nonprofit partner Ashoka announced today the top changemaker in the second Ambition Accelerator Summit, hosted at Taco Bell’s headquarters in Irvine, Calif.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

My Quest Story – Pat Beall

Aug 21, 2024 1:25 PM ET

I only wish I had started my career at Quest about 10 years earlier. I was looking for a new job when I saw a medical courier for SmithKline Beecham Clinical Laboratories (SBCL) come into a doctor's office where I was a patient.