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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Wells Fargo Joins Forces With ICON To Support Initiative 99 Global Architecture Competition To Design Homes for $99,000

Wells Fargo is joining forces with ICON to support Initiative 99 global architecture competition to design 3D-printed affordable homes for $99,000 or less.

Events, Media & Communications

Ceres Honors Climate Champions With BICEP Awards

Last week, while dozens of business leaders gathered in Washington, D.C. to push for ambitious federal climate policy at LEAD on a Clean Economy 2024, we at Ceres also took time to reflect on the last year.

Research, Reports & Publications

Majority of Asia Pacific Real Estate Companies and Investment Funds Aim To Achieve Net Zero by 2050: CBRE Survey

The role of Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO*) is rapidly gaining prominence among the Asia Pacific region as investors display increased appetite for sustainable portfolios, according to CBRE’s Asia Pacific Real Estate Chief Sustainability Officer Survey.

Diversity & Inclusion

International Women’s Day: Meet MPC Engineering Director Jeannette Jones

“I’d encourage women to consider a career in engineering because there are many different types of engineering roles to explore. Engineers are often well compensated, and it’s a lot of fun,” she shared.

Environment

National Zero Emission Freight Corridor Strategy Will Advance Fleet Electrification Across the U.S. Economy

Ceres applauds the U.S. Department of Energy, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and the U.S. Department of Transportation for their all-of-government coordinated strategy to expand the deployment of infrastructure to support clean freight by 2040 in four phases.

Diversity & Inclusion

HARMAN Creates New Pathways for Women in Science

HARMAN is helping to create new pathways for women in science through its collaborative efforts with partners such as the 1,000 Dreams Fund. HARMAN aims to eliminate barriers and ignite inspiration among the next generation of female leaders pursuing careers in STEAM fields.

Environment

Pennsylvania Policies Will Spark Increased Renewable Energy Build-Out, Helping Businesses Meet Goals

Ceres and major companies doing business in Pennsylvania welcome two newly proposed policies from the administration of Gov.

Events, Media & Communications

New FedEx HBCU Student Ambassador Program Cohort Unveiled in a “Super” Way

FedEx announced the third cohort of the FedEx HBCU-Student Ambassador Program in a very super way - with help from HBCU student and famous alum.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Cascale Joins Stakeholders at the OECD Forum

Andrew Martin, executive vice president at Cascale (formerly the Sustainable Apparel Coalition), recently joined a panel at the OECD Forum on Due Diligence in the Garment and Footwear Sector in Paris.

Environment

Preparing for 4 New EU Environmental Regulations in 2024

The European Union is well on its way to implementing a series of pivotal environmental regulations that cover everything from water quality to carbon emissions and biodiversity preservation.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Unlocking Opportunity for Female Entrepreneurs Through Non-Traditional Financing

There are a number of ways capital providers can meet the needs of female entrepreneurs when it comes to financing.

Green Infrastructure

This Company Is Making Freight Transportation Cleaner

Depending on the application, the road conditions and the type of cargo transported, the new system generates fuel savings that can reach up to 25%, also providing less wear on the components and less waste in the environment.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Kohler’s Hidden Gem: Employee Malcolm Smith’s Artistic Legacy Enhances Huntsville Plant

When Malcolm Smith joined our Huntsville, AL, team back in 1997, he brought an unexpected talent that goes far beyond the tubs and showers he helps build.

Events, Media & Communications

Chemours Supports 35th Annual Salem County, New Jersey Science Fair

March 6th marked an exciting time in Salem County, New Jersey where our Chambers Works manufacturing site is centrally located.

Responsible Production & Consumption

How Fashion Brands Can Leverage Higg BRM for Decision-Making, Compliance

Cascale (formerly the Sustainable Apparel Coalition) recently launched the latest version of the Higg Brand and Retail Module (BRM), a part of the Higg Index suite of tools.

Diversity & Inclusion

Matriarchs of Whisky: Stephanie MacLeod of Dewar’s

In 2023, Dewar’s swept the blended scotch categories in the International Whisky Competition, along with McLeod’s triumph as Master Blender of the Year.

Sustainable Development Goals

Winter Sports Beyond Borders: Decentralising Winter Sports To Create a Global, Sustainable Legacy

Thanks to these farsighted programmes of the Olympic Movement, I could scale these heights, and now want to ensure that future Indian athletes have more such opportunities. I see winter sport as a vehicle for social mobility and sustainable development.

Social Impact & Volunteering

The Maximus Foundation Supports Connecting Individuals With Nonprofits in Need of Volunteers

Volunteer Hampton Roads is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering a culture of volunteerism and community engagement in the Hampton Roads region of Virginia.

Diversity & Inclusion

Celebrating Black Excellence: Twin Sisters Shining Bright

In celebration of Black History Month, we turn the spotlight on Meshawn Woods and LeShawn Parrish; the twin sisters have worked for the company for more than 15 years.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

With Basic Needs Met, Students Can Soar

Community giving, close to home — that’s what the Employee Engagement Team’s Philanthropy Committee at Aflac’s Premier Life, Absence and Disability Solutions (PLADS) wanted. And they made it happen, streamlining the donation process so that they could more quickly get needed item

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

DP World Boosts Freight Forwarding Network With Americas Expansion

DP World, a global leader in supply chain solutions, announces that it is expanding its freight forwarding operations across the Americas as part of its global strategy to build a comprehensive end-to-end supply chain network.

Sustainable Development Goals

IBM To Invest $45 Million in Climate Adaptation-Focused Social Impact Program

Tech giant IBM announced a new commitment to invest $45 million in its social impact program, the IBM Sustainability Accelerator.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KeyBank Secures $25.3 Million of Financing for Two Multifamily Housing Properties in Albany, NY

KeyBank Real Estate Capital (KBREC) secured $25.3 million for Redburn Development Partners to refinance two multifamily properties that preserve affordable workforce housing in Albany, New York.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Lawyers Help Veterans Access Much-Needed Resources Despite Discharge Status at Atlanta Event

Geihsler and a team of a few dozen lawyers gathered at the Georgia Pacific Center in downtown Atlanta to volunteer their time and offer vets pro bono help upgrading their discharge status.

Diversity & Inclusion

Focusing on People and Diversity With Shanique Bonelli-Moore of Clorox

Shanique Bonelli-Moore is chief diversity and social impact officer of The Clorox Company. In this role, which she assumed in July 2022, Bonelli-Moore leads all inclusion, diversity, equity and allyship initiatives.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Communities and People
    Employees are our most valued resource and are at the center of everything we do. Their talent, diversity, and commitment are crucial to our...
  2. Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG)
    The business landscape is reorienting itself and you can almost hear priorities shifting toward change-readiness and the bigger picture. And in this...
  3. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  4. Forests
    Managing our forests sustainably and protecting water, wildlife, and species at risk.
  5. KeyBank Foundation: Helping Communities Thrive through Education, Workforce Development, and Service
    KeyBank Foundation helps build thriving communities by supporting organizations and programs that foster thriving students and a thriving workforce...
  6. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  7. Subaru Love Promise: Community
    Subaru is dedicated to supporting those who need it the most in our communities. From donating food to Feeding America, providing essential items to...
  8. IWBI | WELL Building Standard
    Our built environment can shape our habits and choices, regulate our sleep-wake cycle, drive us toward healthy and unhealthy choices, and passively...
  9. Scotts Miracle-Gro | Environment Improvement
    Earth's beauty and resources should be appreciated now and preserved for generations to come. Discover the stewardship initiatives underway to protect...
  10. Opportunity for All
    At Trane Technologies, uplifting our communities and workforce is the key to our continued success. We focus on broadening access to education...
  11. Recognition of our Company
    As the leading sports and live music company in the world, we recognize our responsibility to provide industry leadership and to conduct our business...
  12. Investing in our Communities
    We invest in sustainable community outcomes that improve lives.
  13. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  14. 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...
  15. 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...