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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CBRE Earns Place in 2020 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBRE) announced that its policies and practices fostering gender equality in the workplace have earned the company a place in the 2020 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI).

Energy

Electricity Fuels Business Transport in Iowa

Diesel idling emissions and fuel costs can be reduced by using electricity to cool or heat semitrailers that transport perishable products. Learn more in Alliant Energy's Corporate Sustainability Report.

Diversity & Inclusion

National Grid Named Top Diversity Employer

National Grid won two awards recognizing the company’s inclusion & diversity efforts in the workplace. The Human Rights Campaign Foundation designated National Grid as a “Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality” in their 2020 Corporate Equality Index.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

ON Semiconductor Recognized for its Sustainability Efforts

ON Semiconductor’s CSR program has grown substantially since its inception in 2008, initially focusing solely on compliance and now including corporate citizenship, ON Semiconductor Foundation and social/sustainability investing assessments.

Social Impact & Volunteering

FedEx Team Members Around the Country Volunteer for MLK Day of Service

In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service, FedEx team members around the country packed 150,000+ meals with Rise Against Hunger, cleaned up our local communities and volunteered at civil rights museums.

Environment

Ecocentricity Blog: The World's Most Polluted Island

John Lanier's friend Brett Howell helped lead an expedition to clean up what is considered, by one metric, to be the most polluted island in the world. It’s called Henderson Island, and the story is well worth reading. John shares it in this week's Ecocentricity blog.

Diversity & Inclusion

Forbes Lists Black & Veatch Among Best Employers for Diversity

Black & Veatch’s commitment to workplace diversity puts it among the world’s engineering and construction leaders who understand the social and financial importance of enabling a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Environment

SCS Global Services Now Certifies Mills and Forest Product Manufacturers to SFI® Fiber Sourcing Standard

SCS Global Services today announced its accreditation to perform audits under the Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI) Fiber Sourcing Standard.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Corporate Accountability at Davos a ‘Step in Right Direction’

With global leaders gathered in Switzerland for the World Economic Forum (WEF), GRI is pressing for action and commitments that support the transition to sustainable and responsible business.

Diversity & Inclusion

Women Employees Thrive at Chevron

At the Chevron Richmond Technology Center, women who work in the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) field discuss why they chose to work at Chevron.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

GreenMoney's 150th Issue: Readers' Favorites

Welcome to the special 150th edition of the award-winning GreenMoney Journal. At GreenMoney, we have been focused on Sustainable Business and Impact Investing since 1992.

Environment

Rethinking Recycling

In April 2018, Subaru of America partnered with TerraCycle to make Zero Waste Boxes available to all Subaru retailers. Since then, retailers have diverted 500,000 pounds of waste, or the equivalent of about 150 Subaru vehicles, from landfills.

Events, Media & Communications

NYWEA's 92nd Annual Meeting & Exhibition

NYWEA leads the way toward existing state and national clean water programs. NYWEA provides members with opportunities to expand their knowledge, capabilities, and cultivate a forum that plays a vital role in shaping a sustainable future

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Comerica Bank Joins Prestigious Group of Gold-Level Veteran-Friendly Employers

Comerica Bank has just become just the 11th Gold-Level Veteran-Friendly Employer certified in Michigan for its extensive efforts to recruit, train and retain military veterans, the Michigan Veterans Affairs Agency (MVAA) announced today.

Media & Communications

Bloomberg Media Launches Bloomberg Green, A Global Multiplatform News Brand Focused on Climate Change

Today, Bloomberg Media launched Bloomberg Green, a new multiplatform editorial brand focused on climate change news, analysis, and solutions.

Events, Media & Communications

General Mills Celebrates the Life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at Annual Holiday Breakfast

In remembrance of Dr. King, a graduate of Morehouse College, which is part of the HBCU network, proceeds from the event benefitted the MLK Scholarship Fund to provide college scholarships to deserving local students.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Moody’s Earns Top Corporate Equality Score for Ninth Consecutive Year

Moody’s Corporation (NYSE: MCO) today announced that it has again received a score of 100 percent on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2020 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), marking the ninth consecutive year the company has earned a top ranking.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Fortune Magazine Names Medtronic Among "Most Admired Companies" in 2020

Fortune Magazine Names Medtronic Among "Most Admired Companies" in 2020. Annual list recognizes the best-regarded companies spanning 52 industries.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Mohawk Rides the Wave of Change, Showcasing Commitment to a Sustainable Future at Surfaces 2020

This year at TISE in Las Vegas, Mohawk will showcase the company’s dedication to a more sustainable future through innovative manufacturing processes, product design and strategies around positive environmental and social impact.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Las Vegas Sands Once Again Recognized as World Leader for Climate Change by CDP

Las Vegas Sands has again been recognized by CDP, the international nonprofit environmental disclosure platform, on the Climate Change A List.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

FedEx Earns No. 14 Spot on the FORTUNE World’s Most Admired Companies List

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CBRE Named A Best Place To Work For LGBTQ Equality By The Human Rights Campaign For The Seventh Consecutive Year

CBRE is a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality according to the Human Rights Campaign. CBRE received a perfect score on the 2020 Corporate Equality Index, a benchmarking survey and report on corporate policies related to LGBTQ workplace equality.

Innovation & Technology

InstallerNet and Delos Partner to Deploy Home Wellness Technology Nationwide

Global wellness real estate and technology company, Delos, is working with InstallerNet, a leading nationwide provider of installation services for consumer technology, to service homeowners integrating Delos’ DARWIN™ Home Wellness Intelligence...

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Aflac Incorporated Marks First Appearance on 2020 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index

Aflac Incorporated today announced that it is one of 325 companies across 50 industries included in the 2020 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index. This is the first year that Aflac participated in the survey to become part of this prestigious index.

Media & Communications

BlackRock’s CEO’s 2020 Letter to Corporate CEOs – Explaining the World’s Largest Asset Manager’s Perspectives and Actions on the Global Climate Change Crisis

The big news this week for sustainability professionals: The publication of the much-anticipated annual letter to corporate chief executive officers by Larry Fink, Chair and CEO of BlackRock -- the world’s largest asset manager.

Latest Campaigns

Integrated Tools

Cascale shares updates on its efforts to align the industry on a common language to describe sustainability performance to reduce duplication and...

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...

Small Business Growth

We strengthen communities and help create local jobs by investing in underserved small business owners. We fund nonprofits that are focused on...

PSEG Environmental Stewardship

PSEG’s environmental stewardship is evident in programs and strategies that reflect our commitment to clean air, clean water and waste management...

License to Operate

Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...

Collaboration and Partnership

Cascale shares updates on its strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders geared toward shifting the industry into one that gives back more than...

The Ray

News and information about The Ray, Georgia's restorative, sustainable highway of the future.

Sustainable Operations

ops-related sustainability content (e.g., new electric equipment, decarb efforts, etc.)

Collective Action

Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...

P&G | Environmental Sustainability

Environmental Responsibility: We’ve achieved 14 out of 16 of the environmental goals we set in 2010, and we will accelerate our progress as we work to...