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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Milli-Q® IQ Water Purification Systems Voted Sustainable Lab Product of the Year by SelectScience® Readers

The Milli-Q® IQ water purification systems from the Life Science Business of Merck KGaA Darmstadt, Germany were selected as the winner of SelectScience®’s Scientists’ Choice Awards in the sustainable product design category.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Forest Positive Coalition Releases Implementation Guidance for Commodity Roadmaps on Soy and Paper, Pulp, and Fibre-based Packaging

The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) Forest Positive Coalition of Action has today released guidance for businesses to use in implementing the actions outlined in the Coalition’s Forest Positive Commodity Roadmaps for soy and paper, pulp, and fibre-based packaging.

Environment

Ceres Calls for Stronger Federal Standards To Reduce Dangerous Particulate Pollution That Harms Public Health and the Economy

Ceres urged the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today to adopt stronger standards for pollution from fine particulate matter, otherwise known as PM 2.5 or soot, than what the agency released in a proposed rule issued last month.

Diversity & Inclusion

Celebrating Black History Month: The Color of Achievement

To celebrate Black History Month, Pentair’s Black Employee Network is highlighting the historical and current importance of Historically Black Colleges and Universities and other cultural organizations in shaping future innovators and leaders.

Education

Bloomberg Trading Challenge Attracts 4,500 Students Globally

Students globally learn real-world investing skills on the Bloomberg Terminal.

Energy

The Case for Canadian Liquefied Natural Gas

Germany, Japan, South Korea . . . they’re knocking on our door. The world wants Canada’s energy, specifically Canadian liquified natural gas (LNG), as countries shift away from Russian imports.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Carol Cone ON PURPOSE and GAF Win Gold for Community Matters Project in the 2nd Annual Anthem Awards

Carol Cone ON PURPOSE (CCOP) announced today that GAF’s Community Matters project to revitalize the Shafter Library & Learning Center has been named Best in Education, Art, & Culture in the 2nd Annual Anthem Awards.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Philadelphia Eagles & Tork to Donate $39,000 Worth of Essential Hygiene Products to Project HOME on Wednesday, February 22

The Philadelphia Eagles and Tork®, the professional hygiene brand from the global hygiene and health company, Essity, with North America headquarters in Philadelphia, have teamed up for the second consecutive year to “Tackle Hygiene with Every Catch” and promote the benefits.

Diversity & Inclusion

Sealed Air’s “Better Together” Podcast: Honoring Black History Month

Sealed Air employees Brenda Morris, VP & Assistant General Counsel – Litigation, Employment & Compliance; and Timi Fadiran, Mgr of Sustainability Technology Innovation, join Episode 7 of the “Better Together” podcast to talk about co-leading the company’s Black Employee Network.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Rayonier and Hunters Work Together for Healthy Forests

Wildlife populations that had declined because of habitat loss at the turn of the century were starting to make a comeback in Rayonier’s pine forests, planted in the 1930s.

Education

NBCU Academy Celebrates Two Years with 15 New Academic Partners, Reaching 45 Schools Nationwide

Cesar Conde, NBCUniversal News Group Chairman, announced today that NBCU Academy had increased its membership by 50 percent, with 15 new schools joining the 30 colleges and universities that have been part of the award-winning program.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Super Soul Party and Hanes for Good™ Create a Super Bowl Experience for Homeless

In 2017, Super Soul Party creator, Meir Kay, saw a homeless man in New York City who didn’t want a handout. The man held a cardboard sign simply asking to be seen. Meir offered him a meal and conversation. That encounter sparked the creation of Meir’s non-profit, Super Soul Party

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

MAC VIVA GLAM Keith Haring Campaign Wins Silver “Corporate Social Responsibility” Anthem Award

M·A·C Cosmetics announces recognition from the 2nd Annual Anthem Awards for the Silver “Corporate Social Responsibility” Award in the Health category for the brand’s M·A·C VIVA GLAM Keith Haring Campaign.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Herbalife Nutrition, LA Galaxy, and the U.S. Soccer Foundation Unveil New Community Mini-Pitch Fields at Deforest Park in Long Beach

Herbalife Nutrition, the LA Galaxy, and the U.S. Soccer Foundation held a community ribbon-cutting ceremony at DeForest Park in Long Beach to unveil two new mini-pitch fields providing kids with a safe place to play.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

FedEx Delivers Critical Aid, Commits More Than $1 Million Amid Earthquake Crisis Impacting Turkey and Syria

FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) continues to support those affected by the catastrophic earthquakes that have devastated Southern Turkey and Northern Syria, committing more than $1,000,000 (USD) worth of in-kind shipping so far.

Health & Healthcare

Bringing COVID-19 Testing to New York's First Responders

“We go to their locations to provide them with PCR testing. Otherwise, they would have to go outside to a doctor or another location on their personal time. They thank us, saying ‘It helps us to focus our energies on what we have to do, and that’s to protect the city.’ ”

Energy

Sustainable Networks: Saving Energy While Maintaining Customer Experience

As part of our data-driven operations blog series, Gökce Alacadagli, Portfolio Director, Ericsson, talks to Annie Turner about innovative ways to cut power consumption in active and passive network elements.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

How to Structure Your Corporate Giving Program

In the world of philanthropy, businesses and corporations are uniquely positioned to make a positive impact. They often have practice in uniting a team around a mission, using existing resources to increase capacity, and spreading the word about their work.

Innovation & Technology

Using Artificial Intelligence To Meet Water Sustainability Goals

Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK) piloted an artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled control and machine learning application to help its customer, Eastern Municipal Water District (EMWD), save energy, reduce costs, and improve quality.

Diversity & Inclusion

PNC Group Focuses on Helping Minority Businesses Thrive

PNC established the Minority Business Development Group in an effort to deliver products, solutions and resources for the fast-growing area of minority-owned small businesses and to promote their effective growth, development and sustainability.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Lenovo Highlighted in the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for the Fourth Year

Lenovo has been listed in the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI) for the fourth year.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Chandra Bradley Finds Empowerment in Empathy

There is no separation for Chandra Bradley. The senior director of enterprise risk management at Oportun, responsible for all things risk management, also founded the Black Professionals Employee Resource Group (ERG).

Education

IBM Finds the Cost of Training Could Scupper UK’s Drive To Become a ‘Science Superpower’

IBM found that job seekers who were eyeing up roles in science and tech areas saw the necessary training as unaffordable.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Meet the Recipients of the 2023 Innovator Stipend Program Sponsored by Qualcomm

After the success of our first year piloting this program, we’re grateful to continue our partnership with Qualcomm—a longtime supporter of our E-Team Program—to advance equity in innovation and entrepreneurship.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Herbalife Nutrition, LA Galaxy, and the U.S. Soccer Foundation Unveil New Community Mini-Pitch Fields in Long Beach

On February 17, 2023, Herbalife Nutrition, the LA Galaxy, and the U.S. Soccer Foundation held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at DeForest Park in Long Beach to unveil two new mini-pitch fields that will provide kids in the community a safe place to play.

Latest Campaigns

  1. KeyBank's Community Investment
    In states where Key has a presence, there are approximately 1.7 million low- to moderate-income (LMI) households. Many LMI individuals don’t have bank...
  2. PNC: Commitment to Early Childhood Education
    We're focusing on early learning to help children succeed. Research has shown that the first five years of a child's life is critical to long-term...
  3. 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...
  4. 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...
  5. Sustainability
    Leading the logistics sector towards a more sustainable future by investing in innovative green technologies, enhancing operational efficiency, and...
  6. ESG Voices: Short Podcasts Addressing the Opportunities and Challenges of ESG
    This podcast series takes a deep dive into the opportunities and challenges of ESG and what it means for businesses and communities through interviews...
  7. Local Communities
    The principals of living and working in synergy with the communities in which we operate, as well as collaborating on projects that benefit those...
  8. KeyBank's Community Investment
    In states where Key has a presence, there are approximately 1.7 million low- to moderate-income (LMI) households. Many LMI individuals don’t have bank...
  9. 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...
  10. 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...
  11. Drive for MPC
    At Marathon Petroleum, our professional truck drivers share one common vision: no accidents, no injuries, and no harm to the environment. We’re proud...
  12. Goals That Inspire: Environmental Stewardship
    Through our Goals That Inspire we have established aggressive commitments with targeted and measurable metrics which will require innovation...
  13. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  14. Social Impact at Mastercard
    At Mastercard, we’re powering economies and empowering people, building a sustainable economy where everyone prospers.
  15. Growth Through Sustainability
    Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator with a clear purpose to boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. See how embedding...