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Health & Healthcare

Living Our Purpose – Ivelisse Lugo

As the Chairman, CEO, and President of Quest Diagnostics, Jim Davis receives plenty of messages from various customers, business partners, and patients. But a note he recently received caught his attention.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

KFC Levelling the Playing Field for Over 800 Kids

Over 800 KFC Mini-Cricket kids participated in the ninth KFC Mini-Cricket Provincial festival as the KFC Mini-Cricket season made its return in 2024.

Research, Reports & Publications

Lenovo Included in 2023–2024 Corporate Equality Index for the Sixth Consecutive Year

Lenovo has been included in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index (CEI) for the sixth year in a row, receiving a score of 90 out of 100.

Environment

Climate-Conscious Companies Are Investing More in Climate Action and Net Zero – But There Is a Catch

More companies are setting net zero targets than ever before. Three quarters of companies with a senior sustainability executive are increasing their budgets to reach net zero.

Events, Media & Communications

Lhtako Quesnel 2024 BC Winter Games Marks a Sporting History

The City of Quesnel and Lhtako Dene Nation (LDN) have united to etch their names in the sports history books.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Benefits and Work-Life Balance

PotlatchDeltic recognizes that providing flexible work hours and teleworking is a competitive business advantage that can support the Company’s objectives while helping employees balance their personal commitments with work responsibilities.

Diversity & Inclusion

Rewards Through Time-Saving Projects: Meet Sandeep Sidhu

My name is Sandeep Sidhu and I've been fascinated by computers for as long as I can remember. I always encourage my kids to pursue what they love. Initially, I started studying to become a chartered accountant, just like many others in my year group.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Qualcomm’s 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report: Our Corporate Responsibility Governance

We’ve integrated corporate responsibility throughout our business, from our daily operations to our executive leadership and our Board of Directors (Board).

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Sofidel Among CDP Leaders for the Fight Against Climate Change and Deforestation

Sofidel has once again been recognized by CDP – one of the main independent organizations for measuring and reporting environmental performance globally – for its commitment to fighting climate change and deforestation.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Building a Sustainable Supply Chain

Jeannie Renné-Malone, vice president of global sustainability for VF Corporation, and Tim Tensen, chief operating officer for Terra Genesis, join co-host Andie Wood to discuss regenerative agriculture and the transformative potential of their partnership in fueling innovation.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Duke Energy Celebrates Black History Month With $75,000 in Grants Supporting Community and Cultural Programs in South Carolina

In recognition of Black History Month, the Duke Energy Foundation has provided $75,000 in grants to organizations in South Carolina that serve African American communities with programs, services and cultural experiences.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

CNH Invests in Ecofriendly Bale Storage Innovator Nature’s Net Wrap

CNH, through their investment arm CNH Ventures, is supporting the scientific development of the first viable compostable net wrap for bales in agriculture.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

O-I Expanding Glass Recycling Ecosystems Through Glass4Good

Recycled glass is valuable for glass manufacturers. It is one of the four main ingredients in creating new glass bottles and jars. O-I Glass aspires to make glass recycling available in 100% of the communities where we operate.

Health & Healthcare

Healthy Communities: Walgreens Boots Alliance’s Mission to Improving Health Equity and Societal Well-Being

In fiscal 2023, Walgreens launched the Health Equity Champions Network. Health Equity Champions connect team members and customers to the work Walgreens does in health equity and serve as a point of contact for health equity work in their region.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Rayonier Announces Additional Pore Space Lease Agreements With ExxonMobil

Rayonier (NYSE:RYN) announced that it has entered into additional underground pore space lease agreements with ExxonMobil covering approximately 33,000 acres of timberlands in the United States.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bath & Body Works Named One of “America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women” by Newsweek

Today Bath & Body Works announces its inclusion on Newsweek’s ranking of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women.

Diversity & Inclusion

Southwire Named to Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces 2024 for Diversity

Southwire is proud to have been named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity by Newsweek, reflecting the company’s dedication to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for its employees.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Tapestry Career Spotlight: All About Mobility

Find out how Jerenz paved his career path by making the most of the opportunities he’s found.

Events, Media & Communications

Red Nose Day Launches Community Builders Challenge With Help From FedEx

Comic Relief US, supported by FedEx since 2019, has partnered with the LEGO Group to launch a nationwide "Community Builders Challenge".

Sustainable Development Goals

The Materials Ecosystem: Unlocking the Value of Waste

By sharing our perspective on the dynamics of the materials ecosystem – its connections, influencers and gaps, we aim to inspire, highlight the work of others and invite conversation.

Environment

BIER Member Spotlight: Juan José Ramos

Welcome to our series aimed at spotlighting BIER projects.  As part of our Member and Stakeholder spotlight series featuring the individual leaders within BIER member companies and stakeholder organizations

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Maximus 2023 Sustainability Report: Learning and Organizational Development

At Maximus, our dedication to nurturing a vibrant culture of continuous learning is pivotal. This commitment not only aligns with our strategic objectives and values but also cultivates an environment where every employee is empowered to reach their utmost potential.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Riding Forward: Students Can Enter To Win Scholarships

For more than 12 years, Regions also has been there to help some of the best and brightest students with scholarships through the Regions Riding Forward® Scholarship Contest.

Events, Media & Communications

The Pepco Edison Place Gallery Re-Opens, Offering Art and Culture Exhibits for the Community To Enjoy

Our Pepco Edison Place Gallery is officially re-open to the public following a pandemic pause that began in March 2020. The gallery acts as a community space where customers and residents can gather to enjoy free local exhibits and special events.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Matthew Parker of ModernTax Wants Fellow Entrepreneurs to Focus on the Core Concepts

We’re proud to be investing in ModernTax through the Northwestern Mutual Black Founder Accelerator® in collaboration with NM Future Ventures.

Latest Campaigns

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    AEG embraces its responsibility to enrich the lives of people in the communities around the world where we do business, and to use business to create...
  2. Southwire Giving Back
    Our neighbors depend on us, just as we depend on them, so we are committed to improving the quality of life in the communities in which we work. At...
  3. Carbon Footprint
    We are accelerating our efforts to help build a low-carbon economy and avert the worst impacts of climate change. Our goal to reduce our GHG emissions...
  4. Environmental Sustainability
    As sustainability leaders, we implement our sustainability strategy across all company activities along the entire value chain, from raw materials to...
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  6. International Paper | HEALTHY & ABUNDANT FORESTS
    Vision 2030 Goal: Lead forest stewardship efforts globally
  7. Sustainability Report
    Our latest Sustainability Report highlights recent accomplishments and progress toward achieving goals in the environmental, social and governance...
  8. Social Impact at Mastercard
    At Mastercard, we’re powering economies and empowering people, building a sustainable economy where everyone prospers.
  9. 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...
  10. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  11. IWBI | WELL Building Standard
    Our built environment can shape our habits and choices, regulate our sleep-wake cycle, drive us toward healthy and unhealthy choices, and passively...
  12. Leading ESG & Sustainability Stewardship
    The new CNH continues on its longstanding path of excellence in sustainability, which is recognized by the foremost authorities.
  13. Green Mountain Energy Commitment to Sustainability
    At Green Mountain Energy Company, we share our customers’ commitment to the environment and sustainability. We are inspired by the success that we...
  14. 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...
  15. GoDaddy | Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
    Diverse teams build better products — period. At GoDaddy, we make apps and services that our worldwide community of entrepreneurs can relate to. Our...