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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Otis Earns EcoVadis Gold Sustainability Rating for Second Consecutive Year

Otis Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: OTIS) earned a gold rating this year from EcoVadis, a global sustainability rating platform. It's the second straight year Otis obtained the gold rating – ranking among the top 5% across all assessed companies.

Events, Media & Communications

Clorox CEO Linda Rendle: Documenting a Milestone Year in Our 2023 Annual Report

Fiscal 2023 was a milestone year as we returned to growth and expanded margins amid challenging operating conditions, all while living our purpose and values.

Health & Healthcare

Asking for Help Is a Universal Language

The 988 Mental Health Lifeline has provided T-Mobile customers free access to vital health resources by simply making a phone call or text.

Research, Reports & Publications

How TCFD and the GHG Protocol Are Driving ESG Regulations

The evolution from voluntary to involuntary ESG disclosure in the United States is ramping up as a result of the SEC’s proposed climate-related disclosures and California’s proposed Climate Accountability Package which includes the Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Edison International 2022 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Report: Attracting and Hiring Diverse Talent

We’re passionate about creating a dynamic and inclusive workplace that celebrates the unique backgrounds, perspectives and experiences of employees.

Research, Reports & Publications

Jazz Pharmaceuticals' 2022 Corporate Sustainability and Social Impact Report Puts Patients at the Center

Jazz’s core mission centers on developing life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases – often with limited or no options – so they can live their lives more fully.

Diversity & Inclusion

Own Your Career Podcast — If We’re Not Afraid, We Can Make Change: Meet Jacob Rodriguez

Welcome to the Own Your Career Podcast. My name is Janelle Jordan, and I’m a Program Manager on our Talent, Performance, and Engagement team. I’m so excited to be here with you. Throughout this series, you’ll hear inspiring interviews with GoDaddy employees.

Green Infrastructure

Discover the Top 5 Benefits of Electric Cars for Families

Is there a hybrid or electric contender on your family’s list of vehicles to consider next? In an era where environmental consciousness and technological advances are continuously converging, electric cars are becoming a desirable option for families across the world.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Aflac Northern Ireland ‘Raises the Bar’ for Children’s Cancer Unit Charity

For the 60-70 children in Northern Ireland who are diagnosed with cancer each year, the Children’s Cancer Unit is a part of their journey, as it’s the only place in Northern Ireland where children can receive specialized treatment for cancer.

Education

Discovery Education and Creative Visions Offer New Lesson Plan Series To Inspire the Next Generation of Creative Changemakers

Discovery Education and Creative Visions—the nonprofit supporting positive change through storytelling, impact media, art, education, and technology—offers educators new resources engaging students in global issues.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Paramount Honors 25 Years of MTV’s Staying Alive Foundation

We’re honoring 25 years of MTV’s Staying Alive Foundation and its legacy of creating content to inspire change and empower underrepresented voices.

Energy

Hormel Foods Commits to Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions 50% by 2030

Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company known for its commitment to sustainability, recently had its greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

Green Infrastructure

Magleby Development’s Velvaere Joins IWBI’s WELL for Residential Program

Grounded in the science-backed principles of the WELL Building Standard (WELL) and its 10 WELL concepts, the WELL for residential program consists of more than 100 health strategies that support new and existing residences.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KeyBank Donates $10,000 to Naturally Beautiful Project

KeyBank has donated $10,000 to the Naturally Beautiful Project, a non-profit with the mission of providing a safe and judgment-free space for parents and children to learn the necessary tools to achieve healthy hair.

Energy

Professional Basketball Player Shoots for a New Career in the Energy Industry

Life moves quickly and often presents new challenges and opportunities where least expected – a truth that Ashanti Hunt is familiar with.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Intersectionality of ESG

Keurig Dr Pepper’s Chief Sustainability Officer and Interim Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, Monique Oxender, joins ESG Talk host Mandi McReynolds to talk about the intersectionality of ESG and creating synergies within business, governance, and communities.

Research, Reports & Publications

Novelis Celebrates Progress Toward Goals in Fiscal Year 2023 Sustainability Report

Novelis Inc., a leading sustainable aluminum solutions provider and world leader in aluminum rolling and recycling, has issued its sustainability report for the 2023 fiscal year.

Diversity & Inclusion

Hispanic/Latin Heritage Month Spotlight: Meet Brina R. – Associate Manager, Human Resources, Taco Bell International

Hispanic/Latin Heritage month is all about celebrating the diverse cultures that make up this community of people. For Brina, it’s a moment to showcase her pluralistic roots, which has made her who she is today.

Innovation & Technology

How Sensitive Receptor Mapping Can Protect Vulnerable Places and Populations

Sensitive Receptor mapping typically involves the use of geographic information systems (GIS) and remote sensing technologies to gather and analyze data on various environmental factors, such as topography, land cover, water quality, and wildlife populations. 

Diversity & Inclusion

The Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility to Ring the Closing Bell Today at the New York Stock Exchange to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

The Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR) will ring the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange today, Friday, October 6, at 4 pm ET in New York City to close out a week of trading during Hispanic Heritage Month.

Events, Media & Communications

Sysco Celebrates Climate Week

We’re so inspired by our conversations with customers, supplier partners, NGOs and others at our first Climate Week NYC Foodservice Sustainability Leaders Reception. Over 40 leaders joined us to discuss how we can tackle climate and food sustainability challenges together.

Diversity & Inclusion

Albertsons Companies' Jewel-Osco Division Honors Hispanic Heritage Month

For 16 remarkable years, Jewel-Osco has honored Hispanic Heritage Month with an annual tradition of in-store celebrations.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Congratulations to Our Land Betterment Independent Director, Kim Bryden: Cureate Celebrates 9th Anniversary

Land Betterment’s Independent Director, Kim Bryden is celebrating the 9th anniversary of her company, Cureate which is shifting the dollar back into local communities by building an empowered food & beverage supply to meet a changing consumer demand.

Events, Media & Communications

Arrow Electronics Sponsors Colorado Technology Association’s 13th Annual Women in Technology Conference

More than 650 women from leading technology companies gathered at a mountain retreat for the Colorado Technology Association’s 13th annual Women in Technology conference presented by Arrow Electronics.

Education

Preparing Students Around the World for a Great School Year

Our culture of giving is part of the fabric of everything we do at Gen.

Latest Campaigns

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    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...
  2. CARE Corporate Partnerships
    CARE works with corporate partners globally to invest in innovative, scalable, impactful, community-based solutions.
  3. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  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. Community Impact
    The communities where Chemours operates are also where we live, work, and play, and our mutual success is one and the same. We have a vested interest...
  6. 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...
  7. Principal Financial Group: Employee Engagement
    Talented employees are the heart and soul of our company. We believe development inspires individuals to engage, empower, and embrace a growth mindset...
  8. Approach: Our Recipe For Good Growth
    At Yum!, being a good corporate steward is a fundamental commitment and an important part of our success. Our Global Citizenship & Sustainability...
  9. Technology for Good
    We believe that technology, when thoughtfully and strategically applied, can bring positive, lasting change to people’s lives and communities and...
  10. KeyBank: Responsible Banking
    Everyone’s financial journey is different. We make intentional efforts to meet the individual needs of clients and communities through a diverse range...
  11. Cascale Governance
    Cascale shares updates from its Board of Directors who serve as the principal governing body and are responsible for setting the strategic direction...
  12. 2025 Wesco International Sustainability Report
    Our Sustainability Approach: Wesco’s 2025 Sustainability Report, which demonstrates our commitment to furthering sustainability, innovation and...
  13. 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...
  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. 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...