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Energy

National Grid Files First-of-its-Kind Clean Energy Proposal

National Grid has submitted a first-of-its-kind proposal to enhance its upstate New York Community Distributed Generation Program that, if approved by state regulators, would expand access to clean energy to more low and moderate income customers.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Blackbaud Named a Leader on AnitaB.org’s 2019 Top Companies for Women Technologists List

For the second consecutive year, Blackbaud has been recognized by AnitaB.org as a Top Company for Women Technologists.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Helping Solve the Plastic Problem

Plastic can offer enormous environmental advantages given its durability and light weight. This environmental advantage becomes even greater when those plastics are made from naturally occurring chemicals extracted from renewably harvested trees.

Research, Reports & Publications

DXC Technology Announces New Global Environmental Targets in 2019 Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Report

DXC Technology released its 2019 Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Report, which documents the company’s progress on social, economic and environmental issues throughout the fiscal year.

Research, Reports & Publications

Strengthening Connections. Fostering Success: PNC Shares CSR Achievements

The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. released its latest Corporate Social Responsibility Report, detailing the company’s annual progress in its environmental, social and governance focus areas.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Partnering Across Sectors to Shape the Future of Cotton

In honor of the first World Cotton Day organized by the World Trade Organization, Marc Doyon, Vice President Commodities at Gildan talks about the important industry partnerships that have helped shape the reputation of US cotton as an increasingly sustainable fiber.

Environment

HP Sustainable Forest Cooperative is Restoring and Protecting Our Forests

More species of plants and animals live in the forest than any other land habitat. 1.3 million people depend on forests and trees for things like employment and forest products.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Kimberly-Clark Receives Two Ethical Corporation Impact Awards

Kimberly-Clark social impact programs, With You She Can and Toilets Change Lives, were recognized as industry leaders at the 2019 Ethical Corporation Responsible Business Awards. The programs received the Community Impact and Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Impact awards.

Environment

Albertsons Companies Pharmacies Switch to Recycled Prescription Bag

Albertsons Companies pharmacies transition from traditional white prescription bags to a new recycled brown bag at 1,700+ locations across the United States. The switch to the more sustainable bag is expected to save more than 5,000 trees annually.

Energy

Power Down to Play Outside for Energy Awareness Month

October brings cooler weather and marks Energy Awareness Month—a time to focus on conservation and saving energy. We think it’s the perfect opportunity for a power-down-to-play-outside challenge. We’ve put together a list of ideas to help.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How Tunisia's Young Entrepreneurs Are Tackling the Country's Brain Drain

Founded in 2017, startup Think-it is one of the businesses tackling youth poverty and unemployment in the Tunisia.

Energy

National Grid Seeks Minimum of 10 Megawatts of Energy Storage

To further its commitment to clean energy and electricity reliability for upstate New York, National Grid has opened a competitive bidding process for a minimum of 10 megawatts of energy storage in key locations across the company’s service area.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Working Mother Names American Express As One of the 2019 100 Best Companies

Working Mother recently revealed its annual list of the 2019 100 Best Companies, representing more than 2 million employees in the U.S.

Environment

12 Steps to a Green Chemicals Score

SOMETIMES a task can seem too daunting. That’s how we at the life science business of Merck felt when we repeatedly got requests for lifecycle analysis (LCA) for our products. You may be saying, “Yes, they’re detailed, but come on.” Well, doing LCAs for more than 300,000 products isn’t an easy task. Was there a better way to tackle these requests?

Innovation & Technology

Young Data Scientists Help Nonprofits and City Governments Harness Their Data

Organizations across the world are employing small armies of data scientists in order to unlock the potential of their troves of data.

Research, Reports & Publications

Caterpillar Including Everyone in Women’s Advancement

Caterpillar believes diverse ideas and experiences lead to a deeper understanding. Read more about how Caterpillar's Women’s Initiative Network employee resource group in Singapore demonstrated this in a big way.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Nickelodeon Volunteers Build Backyard Oasis for Los Angeles Residence

Nickelodeon volunteers braved 100 degree temperatures to transform the courtyard of LA Family Housing’s Pacoima Place into a relaxation place for parents and a play space for kids

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

General Mills Employees Make an Impact Across Asia, Africa, India and Latin America

Across Asia, Africa, India and Latin America, General Mills and our employees are making a powerful difference to ensure that our communities and the environment we depend on can flourish for generations to come.

Environment

Now Is the Time To Address Climate Change, Says This Executive

The gravity of moments can be hard to judge during their passing, but there is no denying the significant impact that the courageous teenage climate activist, Greta Thunburg, has already had on the world.

Events, Media & Communications

Domtar Proudly Celebrates Manufacturing Day 2019

To honor and advocate for all manufacturers, we — along with 14,000 member companies — will join the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) and The Manufacturing Institute in celebrating Manufacturing Day 2019.

Education

Illumina Foundation and Discovery Education Launch New DNA Decoded Resources for Teachers to Help Students Nationwide Learn the Real-World Impacts of Genomics

DNA Decoded, an educational program created in partnership with the Illumina Foundation and Discovery Education, launched new classroom-ready lessons & activities to help educators teach students the real-world applications and impact of genomics.

Environment

Looking Back on Climate Week NYC 2019: Helping the World Move Faster Toward a Zero-Carbon Footprint

Looking back on Climate Week NYC 2019: Helping the world move faster toward a zero-carbon footprint

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Utilities That Take This Approach to Battery Storage Will Maximize Future Market Share

As more U.S. states offer incentives for renewable energy investment and costs for solar photovoltaic (PV) panels continue to decrease, it seems utility-scale battery energy storage is positioned to take charge of the next renewables revolution.

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