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Research, Reports & Publications

Women Business Owners Lead With Passion and Optimism for Success

Passion, collaboration and community are key to running a successful business. That’s according to a recent survey of women business leaders as part of PNC’s bi-annual Economic Outlook Survey.

Diversity & Inclusion

Leaning on Mentors: Meet Aisha Rashid

To succeed on my team, it’s important to have clear communication, set goals, and celebrate wins. I highly encourage others to push themselves and step out of their comfort zone. You never know what you're capable of until you try something new.

Events, Media & Communications

About Nature-Related Disclosures: Is Your Firm Ready?

Ever notice how often you’ve referred to “Mother Nature,” likely meaning the natural world, or certain weather conditions, or the guiding force of natural things, or even the mythical creator of our home, “Mother Earth.”

Responsible Production & Consumption

Pioneering Sustainability: Creative Technologies Secures Prestigious SCS-007 Certification for Lab-Grown Diamonds

Creative Diam proudly announced that its growing division, Creative Technologies, has achieved the esteemed SCS-007 Diamond Producer Certification for laboratory grown diamonds at its Surat, Gujarat, India facility, from third-party certifier SCS Global Services.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

U.S. Bank and Project Destined Launch Access To Ascend Bridge Program

The U.S. Bank Access to Ascend Bridge Program is designed to teach students about commercial real estate investment, tax equity products and finance through case studies, specialized workshops, virtual and in-classroom training, and site visits to the U.S. Bank headquarters.

Research, Reports & Publications

Bristol Myers Squibb's Commitment to Environment, Social and Governance: Our Progress & Aspirational Goals

At BMS, we understand that the future of our company, employees, communities, and the planet are inextricably linked. Our passion for making an impact extends beyond the discovery, development and delivery of innovative medicines that help patients prevail over serious diseases.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Tork Partners With Wells Fargo Center To Deliver a Superior Arena Experience Through Sustainable Hygiene Management

Wells Fargo Center and Tork®, an Essity brand, announced a formal partnership to enhance sustainability, efficiency and overall fan experience through innovative hygiene solutions. Following the recent $400 million renovation to Wells Fargo Center.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Otis Brazil Factory Receives ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems Certification

Otis Brazil’s factory in São Bernardo do Campo recently received its ISO 45001 certification, an international standard that specifies the requirements and good practices for effective occupational health and safety management systems.

Innovation & Technology

Per Scholas Expands Tech Training to Kansas City Region

National tech training nonprofit Per Scholas launches its new campus in Kansas City, joining Great Jobs KC, the leading workforce development program in Kansas City, to provide holistic information technology training and career development opportunities.

Environment

Keep America Beautiful® Selects Carol Cone ON PURPOSE As Agency Partner for the Greatest American Cleanup™

Launching today, the Greatest American Cleanup will culminate with America’s 250th birthday in 2026, engaging citizens, companies, and communities to create a cleaner, greener, and more beautiful America.

Innovation & Technology

Generative AI and Change Management: Baker Tilly’s Insights on Preparing Your Workforce

As organizations strive to stay ahead in an increasingly competitive market, leveraging generative artificial intelligence (AI) can offer unprecedented opportunities to streamline workflows and seamlessly connect data points.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Mastercard: Wage Digitalization: A Path to Accelerating Financial Health for Garment Workers

Across the garment sector, women take on demanding roles with a dual purpose: to sustain their families today and lay the groundwork for a secure tomorrow.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

We, Sofidel. Food Stories, the Dishes That Tell Our Story

Welcome to the behind-the-scenes look at the making of the Sofidel 2024 calendar, “We, Sofidel – Food Stories. The Dishes that Tell our Story”.

Research, Reports & Publications

Qurate Retail Group Releases 2023 Global Contribution Summary

Qurate Retail Group generated $33.8+ million for more than 1,423 charities worldwide according to its newly released 2023 Global Contribution Summary.

Green Infrastructure

Paris 2024 Models a New Sustainable Urban Vision

Take a stroll around the more than 30 venues of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 and one thing is apparent: most of them look familiar. That’s because most Paris 2024 venues were built long before the city’s candidature to host the Games.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Northwest Housing Alternatives Receives $300,000 Grant From KeyBank To Support Its Climate Resiliency Program

Northwest Housing Alternatives(NHA) has received a $300,000 grant from KeyBank to provide education and outreach for climate-related disaster preparation and emergency supplies directed to the low-income households living in NHA properties.

Health & Healthcare

Kenvue Advances Commitment to Sun Safety and Education by Collaborating With Walgreens and the Melanoma Research Foundation and Sponsoring Young Minds Inspired

Kenvue is advancing its commitment to educating adults and youth about the importance of practicing safe skin care and overall skin health.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Our Commitment to Military Customers

Comcast NBCUniversal has deep connections with the military community. Thousands of our teammates have and continue to wear the uniform, starting with our founder, World War II Navy veteran Ralph Roberts.

Environment

PotlatchDeltic’s Commitment to Water Quality

In addition to SMZs, proper design and construction of logging roads and use of logging methods and equipment that protect water quality are key components of our BMP implementation program in our Environmental Management System.

Energy

2023-2024 Cummins Sustainability Progress Report: Leading Through the Energy Transition

At Cummins, our business and environmental strategies are intentionally and intricately aligned.

Events, Media & Communications

Leidos: A Champion for Blood Donation through the American Red Cross on World Blood Donor Day

Leidos has partnered with the American Red Cross for nearly eight years through blood donation drives, disaster relief, board leadership, kit building for homeless veterans and more.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Sofidel: Europe for Climate Neutrality

Becoming Net Zero by 2050 entails reducing carbon emissions to zero in Europe to curb the rise in global temperatures and stabilize them within 1.5 °C.

Sustainable Development Goals

Leaving a Legacy: Preparing for the Future With a Social Impact Strategy

Executed well, social impact programs can transform how people live. Essentially the result of a wider planned environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy, they can bring constructive and lasting social change in communities.

Innovation & Technology

United Way of Southeast Louisiana and Verizon Announce Installation of Groundbreaking Hyfi Stormwater Detection Sensors

United Way of Southeast Louisiana (UWSELA), Verizon, Hyfi, New Orleans City Council, community partners and residents gathered Thursday at the J. Wayne Leonard Prosperity City (2041 Canal Street) to celebrate the rollout of a new technology for stormwater detection.

Education

DEI@Cadence: My Amazing Experience Teaching Programming to School Kids

It was my pleasure to join other Cadence Cork employees in volunteering our time teaching programming to 3rd to 6th grade students at St. Anthony’s Boys National School, Ballinlough.

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
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  7. Social Impact at Mastercard
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  8. 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...
  9. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  10. IWBI | WELL Building Standard
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  11. Leading ESG & Sustainability Stewardship
    The new CNH continues on its longstanding path of excellence in sustainability, which is recognized by the foremost authorities.
  12. 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...
  13. 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...
  14. 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...
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    Highlighting the top news, commentary, and research for the week coming from SHQ. The highlights newsletter also spotlights one profiled organization...