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Energy & Infrastructure

Accelera by Cummins, Daimler Truck and PACCAR Form Joint Venture To Advance U.S. Battery Cell Production

Accelera™ by Cummins, Daimler Trucks & Buses and PACCAR are partnering to accelerate and localize battery cell production and the battery supply chain in the United States.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

The Value of Chain of Custody Certification: How Retailers Are Meeting Consumer Preference for Responsibly Sourced and Sustainable Goods

In recent years, global demand for sustainable and responsibly sourced wood products has surged. To address this demand and demonstrate their commitment, major retailers such as Wayfair, Costco, H&M, The Home Depot, and Target have embraced third-party certifications.

Awards & Rankings

MilliporeSigma’s Dustin Andre Named a GreenBiz 30 Under 30 Honoree for Advancing Packaging Sustainability

Dustin Andre, product and packaging sustainability specialist at the Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, has been recognized by GreenBiz’s 30 Under 30 List for his passion for the environment that led to the pilot launch of MilliporeSigma’s Greener Cooler.

Philanthropy

KeyBank Awards Indianapolis Neighborhood Housing Partnership with $300,000 Grant to Increase Affordable and Sustainable Housing

The KeyBank Foundation has awarded Indianapolis Neighborhood Housing Partnership (INHP) a $300,000 grant to continue its efforts to create or preserve affordable housing opportunities near Indianapolis transit lines as part of the city’s first Equitable Transit development.

Environment

Announcing a New Publication Featuring TrailGuard AI: A Novel AI-Based Camera-Alert System Designed To Promote Coexistence Between Tigers and Humans

For decades, tiger biologists have dreamt of a “smart” camera-alerting system capable of detecting a tiger on the prowl and sending images instantly to a cell phone.

Awards & Rankings

Forbes Names Cintas Among America’s Best-In-State Employers

Cintas Corporation has been named to Forbes’ America’s Best-in-State Employers 2023 list for the second year in a row.

Events

Charlize Theron, Chris Rock, Daymond John, Eddie Izzard, Katie Holmes, Liza Koshy, Natasha Lyonne, Nomzamo Mbatha and Vladimir Duthiers To Take the Global Citizen Festival Stage on September 23

The 2023 Global Citizen Festival will broadcast live to the world on Saturday, September 23 from New York City’s Central Park, where 60 thousand global citizens, along with the world’s leading artists and advocates, will gather for a day of action and advocacy.

Energy & Infrastructure

Expanding Access to Solar Power

Sheep Creek is SCE’s first community solar project as part of California’s Enhanced Community Renewables program, which allows utility customers to work directly with developers to subscribe to renewable energy projects in their communities.

Philanthropy

Duke Energy Foundation Donates Additional $100,000 To Support Communities Following Hurricane Idalia Devastation

To continue assisting our communities with disaster relief, the Duke Energy Foundation is committing an additional $100,000 in grants to support local recovery and disaster relief efforts in Florida.

Volunteering & Community

Entergy Volunteers and Quad Area Community Action Agency Partner To Weatherize Homes

A team of Entergy employee volunteers and members of Quad Area Community Action Agency worked together to weatherize the home of Gerry Matherne in Laplace.

Environment

Leveraging Corporate Might to Create a Legacy of Impact

Companies and corporations play a major role in the successful implementation of nature-based solutions to address climate change.

Corporate Responsibility

Crypto.Com Arena Receives WELL Health-Safety Rating

Crypto.com Arena, one of the most iconic sports and music venues in the world, announced today that it has earned the prestigious WELL Health-Safety Rating.

Education & Workforce Development

McDonald’s Archways to Opportunity Has Awarded More Than $185 Million in High School and College Tuition Assistance

At McDonald’s, we believe opportunity starts with education – which is why we and many participating Franchisees offer avenues for learning to restaurant employees across the globe.

Corporate Responsibility

Speaking of Sustainability: Fawn Uhl, Director of R&D, Building Insulation and FOAMULAR®

With a background in chemistry, Fawn Uhl brings a unique perspective to Owens Corning’s research and development initiatives.

Volunteering & Community

Packed Up and Ready for School

Regions Bank associates are pitching in to help ease this financial pressure for families and ensure students and teachers across the bank’s footprint are equipped and ready for a fresh start to the new school year.

Health & Healthcare

Insights From Dublin: Fostering Precision Oncology for Better Patient Outcomes

The 35th European Congress of Pathology (ECP), taking place September 9–13 in Dublin, Ireland, is a focal point for pathologists from over 100 countries and serves as a platform for the latest advancements in the field.

Philanthropy

The Home Depot’s Retool Your School Grants Improve And Beautify HBCUs

From landscaping and renovating dorms to repaving athletic courts, Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) around the country are using Retool Your School grant money to improve student life.

Environment

Action Against Hunger Responds to Severe Flooding in Libya

Action Against Hunger teams in Libya are ready to support the local Libyan Red Crescent in the distribution of food packages, hygiene kits, and other essential items for 1,000 affected people.

Philanthropy

Advancing Project UP’s Goals for Students

Since the ACP ’s launch nearly two years ago, Comcast has been committed to raising awareness about this ambitious funding program, which, when applied to Comcast’s Internet Essentials or Internet Essentials Plus tiers, makes home Internet effectively free.

Inclusion & Opportunity

We Are Better Together: DEI at Enbridge

Enbridge’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) program is animated by one fundamental belief: We are better together. We believe having a workforce that closely reflects the communities where we live and work strengthens relationships and helps build trust.

Energy & Infrastructure

Get Informed About Energy Attribute Certificates (EACs or RECs): A Buyer’s Guide

A straightforward way for companies to start an emission reduction pathway is to reduce their scope 2 emissions – these are the indirect emissions from the electricity purchased and used by the organisation.

Philanthropy

FedEx and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Celebrating 11th Purple Eagle Honoree

FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX), together with St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®, celebrated the 11th anniversary of the Purple Eagle program at TPC Southwind during the FedEx St. Jude Championship.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Renewable Solutions Roadmap: EMEA Packaging

Apply innovation, redesign and material replacement to reduction, recycling and recovery strategies in five ways

Inclusion & Opportunity

D&I Weekly News Round Up: Representation, Gender Equity, and More

According to economists, the “great resignation” is over. One reason might be the current economic climate and people taking fewer risks – but according to this article, better job satisfaction might be another reason!

Inclusion & Opportunity

Speaker Spotlight: Lessons From Canada’s Truth & Reconciliation Process: Centering and Celebrating Indigenous Wisdom

Part of the DNA of the WELL Summit is bringing our community closer, and one way to do that is getting to know more about our speakers–and staff–and what personally drives their commitment to the movement.

Latest Campaigns

Approach: Our Recipe For Good Growth

At Yum!, being a good corporate steward is a fundamental commitment and an important part of our success. Our Global Citizenship & Sustainability...

The Ray

News and information about The Ray, Georgia's restorative, sustainable highway of the future.

Housing affordability

We drive solutions to enable people to open doors to a safe and affordable place to call home, the foundation for wellness, dignity, and economic...

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...

Guiding Stars blog: Health & Wellness

About the Guiding Stars Health & Wellness Blog The Guiding Stars Health & Wellness blog is your place for the latest in health and nutrition news...

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...

Collective Action

Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...

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...

Profiles of Good Character and Inspiring Innovation

There are two pillars to CACl’s culture: character – our commitment to ethics and integrity in all we do, and innovation – our dedication to...

FedEx Cares | Overall

FedEx Cares is our global community engagement program and one way that we live out our purpose of connecting people and possibilities. Our goal is to...