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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Pact Apparel Recipient of Whole Planet Foundation 2021 Trailblazer Award

Pact has been a proud supporter of Whole Planet Foundation since 2014 and has generously donated $125,000 to alleviate poverty by funding 2,450 microloans.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Strengthening Small Businesses With Virtual Pro Bono

Learn how to utilize Taproot Plus pro bono for Small Businesses, where your team can link up with experts for virtual Consultation Sessions in marketing, tech, HR, sales, operations, and more at this free October 27 webinar.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Whole Planet Foundation Poverty Is Unnecessary Partners Commit $325,000 to Alleviate Global Poverty

Each October, Whole Planet Foundation celebrates its global impact on poverty and the partners who further its mission. In 2005, Whole Foods Market launched Whole Planet Foundation

Environment

Schneider Electric Calls for Urgent Action in the Race to Decarbonize by Accelerating Net Zero Pathways

Innovation Summit World Tour 2021 urges rapid acceleration of carbon emission reduction to reach 2050 net zero ambition.

Social Impact & Volunteering

CNH Industrial Team in Southeast Asia Supports Farmers and Communities

The CNH Industrial team in Bangkok, Thailand is continuing to support local farmers and community impacted by COVID-19.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Associates at Alliance Data

As employees increasingly seek a strong, purpose-driven culture, including open communication and flexible work options, we are adopting talent strategies that keep pace with these expectations.

Sustainable Development Goals

New Bloomberg Resource Lights Paths to a Net-Zero CO2 Future

With 13 days to go until the critical next round of international climate talks, Bloomberg has launched a new online resource specifically intended to help policymakers find concrete, actionable solutions to address the climate crisis.

Environment

What to Look for in the SEC Climate Disclosure Proposal

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission is expected to announce its proposal to enhance climate disclosure rules, perhaps before the new year, after months of public comments from corporate leaders, nonprofit organizations, and others.

Events, Media & Communications

Key Takeaways From SB'21 San Diego

This year’s hybrid event focused on “regeneration” and convened sustainability’s greatest thinkers and leaders from the world’s largest brands. The event was packed full of inspiring speakers, panels, and breakout groups, all talking about what regeneration meant to them – and what is needed to restore our planet.

Environment

Cummins Has Reached a Milestone in the Adoption of Zero-Emissions Technologies

Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) and GILLIG announced today the production of the 100th GILLIG battery-electric bus built since the two companies began partnering on the heavy-duty transit vehicle.

Environment

Our Progress on Sustainable Forestry

P&G regularly reports on ongoing progress on environmental sustainability, including the responsible sourcing of raw materials like wood pulp and palm oil needed to make products.

Diversity & Inclusion

Aramark Celebrates LGBTQ+ Pride By Naming Mark Wallace The 2021 Ian Bailey Pride Of Aramark Award Recipient

Aramark (NYSE:ARMK) a global hospitality, facilities, and uniform services provider, named Mark Wallace (he/him), General Manager at the Oakland Coliseum (Aramark’s Sports & Entertainment business)

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Team Depot Associates Beautify Community Green Space for Detroit Veterans

On Thursday, Oct. 14, The Home Depot Foundation beautified a community space at a permanent housing facility for veterans facing homelessness in Detroit, Michigan.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Subaru of America to Show Commitment to Camden's Canines on Oct. 22

October 22 promises to be a Dog Day Afternoon in the city, thanks to Subaru of America Inc., as South Jersey- and Camden-area canine lovers converge on Von Neida Park for Camden Make a Dog’s Day.

Environment

DuPont Joins Operation Clean Sweep® Blue

DuPont announced it is strengthening its sustainability efforts toward zero discharge of plastics into marine and freshwater environments by joining Operation Clean Sweep® blue.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Fifth Third Announces $20 Million Neighborhood Investment Program to Transform Buckeye Neighborhood in Cleveland

The investment will include $2 million in grants and $18 million in affordable financing from housing to small business loans.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Social Conscience and Community Commitment at Truist

Diversity & Inclusion

Walmart.org Center for Racial Equity Update: Creating Career Pathways through Education

When we established the Walmart.org Center for Racial Equity in 2020, we took a more critical look at the realities of the education and workforce systems for Black and African Americans. Today we’re announcing $3 million in grants in 3 areas.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Getting Nonprofits the Support They Need, for Free

Learn how to connect with Taproot's community of 85,000+ volunteers who are poised and ready to partner with nonprofits—in areas such as social media strategy, accounting, HR policy development, and much more at this free 10/26 webinar.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Call for Nominations Now OPEN for WEC 2022 Gold Medal Award for Corporate Sustainability

As the world moves to rebuild our economies and to tackle climate change and systemic injustices, corporate leadership on sustainable development is more important than ever.

Education

BOOK IT!® Welcomes Pre-K Classrooms To Enroll and Announces Reading Giveaway

For its 37th year, BOOK IT! is launching some exciting changes to the program. This year, the program is open to PreK classrooms and homeschooled students to encourage a love of reading among younger learners.

Health & Healthcare

The Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation Diversity in Clinical Trials Career Development Program Announces First Group of Physicians to Be Trained

The Bristol Myers Squibb Foundation (BMSF), together with its partners, National Medical Fellowships (NMF) and the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR), today announced the first group of 52 physicians selected for its Diversity in Clinical Trials Career Development Program (BMSF DCTCDP).

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Landfill Gas Has Big Potential in the Circular Economy

As momentum for the circular economy grows, some companies are finding ways to build a simple circle into a complex web that deploys more than one sustainability strategy.

Sustainable Development Goals

Amid 2021's Challenges, Helping Our Stakeholders Persevere

Since our founding in 1903, PSEG has sought to make our communities better places to live and work. Today, PSEG’s mission has expanded as we seek to be a positive force in a changing world, and to support our customers and communities as we persevere together.

Events, Media & Communications

IR, Governance and Sustainability Professionals to Discuss How to Articulate Material ESG Issues at Upcoming ESG Integration Forum

There are more than 300 potential ESG topics which could be material to a publicly listed company. IR Magazine and Corporate Secretary are bringing the ESG Integration Forum back as a virtual event for the fourth year in a row to help companies understand which focus areas need more attention.

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