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Environment

World Water Day: IBM Launches RFP To Accelerate Global Water Solutions for Vulnerable Populations

IBM is now accepting proposals for the next cohort of the IBM Sustainability Accelerator, which will focus on water management solutions.

Diversity & Inclusion

We Embrace Equality To Power Progress

As a world leader in electrical, communications, and utility distribution and supply chain services, Wesco helps our customers navigate business complexities. And, women are at the forefront in doing so.

Sustainable Development Goals

What Does It Mean To Be ‘Water Positive’?

In 2021, Meta announced an ambitious goal to be water positive by 2030 and in 2022, joined the Water Resilience Coalition of the UN CEO Water Mandate, a cross-sector initiative to raise the ambition of corporate water stewardship and foster collective impact in priority basins.

Innovation & Technology

Sudoc Mimics Liver Enzymes; Helps Solve Toxic Waste Issues at Construction Sites

Sudoc's innovative application of biomimicry creates solutions for eliminating toxic chemicals in the built environment.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Webster Bank Shares Its Community Investment Strategy

Marissa Weidner, Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer with Webster Bank talks about her role and explains Webster’s significant community investment strategy.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

AllianceBernstein: China’s Green Enablers Deserve a Place in Equity Funds

Investors focusing on climate change often overlook Chinese firms. We think that’s a mistake. Chinese companies are playing an indispensable role in the global transition to a greener future—and carefully selected shares offer attractive return potential.

Energy

Schneider Electric Calls for Greater Efforts To Accelerate the Energy Transition and Address the Energy Crisis: Decarbonization and Efficiency Are Key

Schneider Electric issued an urgent call for governments and companies around the world to accelerate their sustainability action and step up investments into technologies that will help them reduce their carbon emissions and bolster their energy security.

Health & Healthcare

Groups Around the World Work to Eliminate Hepatitis C by Meeting People Where They Are

Every Friday for more than two years, a community church in North Wales, U.K., would transform into a one-stop shop of social services for people experiencing homelessness. Everything from housing to haircuts, mental health services and foot care by local podiatrists were offered

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Decades of Support, Decades of Children's Lives Transformed

Camp Twin Lakes, where life challenges become triumphs, will soon be the largest camp of its type in the country.

Environment

ESG Talk: Finding Opportunity in Risk

Denise Vaughn, vice president of ESG at Ferguson Enterprises, and Christopher Lindsay, vice president of government relations for the International Association of Plumbing & Mechanical Officials, join Workiva’s Mandi McReynolds.

Research, Reports & Publications

Principal® Survey Identifies Leading Disruptors of Retirement Industry By 2030

A new survey from Principal Financial Group® identifies the leading disruptors to the retirement industry that employers and financial professionals believe will reshape plans, services, and solutions by 2030.

Education

Archways to Opportunity Spotlight: Elizabeth Arroyo Gomez

Starting in her late teens, Elizabeth Arroyo Gomez worked at a McDonald’s that is now owned by Michael Ojeda and the Oviedo Corporation. Working her way up from cashier to shift manager, she enjoyed interacting with customers and learning every aspect of the business.

Environment

World Water Day: Bacardi Is Reusing, Reducing and Replenishing Water Around the World

As a family-owned company, we believe in doing the right thing by the planet, and that includes protecting water and water sources for future generations.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Jersey City Promotes Safer, Healthier Buildings for Residents & Employees With WELL Health-Safety Rating

Jersey City has become the first city in New Jersey, and second in the country, to earn the WELL Health-Safety Rating for Facility Operations and Management across a portfolio of six municipal buildings.

Innovation & Technology

CASE Is Launching Two New Electrified Mini Excavators

CNH Industrial brand CASE Construction Equipment is developing one of the industry’s most diverse and comprehensive mini excavator lineups. This includes the launch of two all-new electrified mini excavators.

Green Infrastructure

Estonia’s First Climate Proofing Project on a Unique Magnet Factory

Inogen Alliance Associate DGE’s Estonian partner Hendrikson is set to provide climate proofing services, which also makes this Estonia’s very first climate proofing project.

Environment

Emily Kunen, PepsiCo, and Anna Turrell, Tesco, Appointed New Co-Chairs of Forest Positive Coalition of Action

The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) is pleased to announce Emily Kunen, PepsiCo, and Anna Turrell, Tesco, were elected the new respective Manufacturer and Retailer Co-Chairs of the Forest Positive Coalition of Action in February 2023.

Diversity & Inclusion

Second Annual Art Contest Brings Words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to Life

At Henkel, we are united by our purpose: Pioneers at heart for the good of generations. We believe that we have a responsibility to create a better world for future generations and this belief is a core component of our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Diversity & Inclusion

Rayonier 2021 Sustainability Report: Indigenous Peoples

Rayonier has developed policies and practices to recognize and respect the rights of Indigenous Peoples. We maintain ongoing dialogue and are continually building relationships with Indigenous Peoples in Washington, Oregon, and New Zealand.

Energy

Southern Company's Approach Reliability, Resilience, and Affordability

Southern Company is dedicated to delivering reliable and affordable energy to our customers and communities.

Diversity & Inclusion

D&I Weekly News Round Up: Equal Pay, Racial Bias and More

Welcome to the latest edition of our Diversity & Inclusion News Round-Up. Today we are talking about a framework to improve pay practices, Shopify purging meetings, Apple being sued over racial bias, and a new accessibility controller.

Diversity & Inclusion

International Paper's Approach to Diversity & Inclusion

Our Global Diversity & Inclusion Council leads our global efforts to build and sustain a workplace that embraces individuality and collaboration to drive exceptional results.

Education

Women in STEM Careers: ‘So Much Potential There’

A young woman in Texas hoped to study computer science in university. But the program was too demanding for her to complete while also working two part-time jobs. Tuition was simply too expensive to pursue the degree of her choice.

Diversity & Inclusion

Our People: Field Operator Dynita McCaskill

Dynita McCaskill, known to her friends and family as Lady Dy, is one of the few female operators at the Detroit refinery. She says it’s a great career for anyone who loves learning and being busy.

Innovation & Technology

Biomimicry Finding Success in Deep Tech

Sarah McInerney, Ray of Hope Prize Manager at the Biomimicry Institute recaps the excitement of having three Ray of Hope Prize Alumni teams win big at the Hello Tomorrow Deep Tech Global Summit in Paris.

Latest Campaigns

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    KeyBank Foundation helps build thriving communities by supporting organizations and programs that foster thriving students and a thriving workforce...
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  3. IWBI | WELL Building Standard
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  5. Opportunity for All
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  6. Recognition of our Company
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  9. 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...
  10. Enriching Women's Lives
    60 years ago, Mary Kay Ash created an unparalleled opportunity for women to define their own successes and control their own futures. Her vision of...
  11. Coach Foundation | Dream It Real
    To help break cycles of inequality, we empower the next generation to reach their full potential through higher education.
  12. Accelerating access to healthcare technology
    We believe technology can help close the world’s health gaps. By putting people first, we find new ways to advance health while reducing costs. And...
  13. IWBI | Workplace Wellness
    A WELL Certified™ project has the potential to add measurable value to the health, well-being and happiness of people in the buildings. It can also...
  14. 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...
  15. 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...