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Events, Media & Communications

New Organizations Join IWBI Membership Program, Set the Pace for 2023

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) is pleased to announce new organizations that have joined its membership program, a global initiative that offers commercial benefits, as well as brand visibility and networking opportunities.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

ESG Data and 2023

CSRHub's CTO and Co-founder Bahar Gidwani reflects on the ESG data industry growth of 2022 and shares his predictions for ESG data in 2023.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Southern Company Continues To Receive High Marks for Environmental Transparency

For the third consecutive year, Southern Company earned a score of A- for its 2022 CDP Climate Change Disclosure, demonstrating leadership for the North American region and thermal power generation sector.

Environment

A Decarbonization Journey With Neiman Marcus Group

Neiman Marcus Group (NMG), a luxury brand multiline retailer, recently launched its first ESG strategy, which addresses climate and advances the overall sustainability of the retail segment.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Celebrating a Decade of Community Connection in Historic Cleveland

When Daniel Lewis walked through the doors of PNC Fairfax Connection with his grandfather as a 15-year-old, he didn’t know how that first visit would shape his passion for cooking and lead him onto a path toward the culinary career of his dreams.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Medtronic Named One of America’s Most Just Companies by Just Capital and CNBC

Medtronic has been named to the 2023 Rankings of America's Most JUST Companies by JUST Capital, along with media partner CNBC, for its commitment to serving its employees, customers, communities, the environment, and shareholders.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Fifth Third Bank Named to Top 25 of America’s Most Just Companies by Just Capital and CNBC

JUST Capital, along with media partner CNBC, today released the 2023 Rankings of America’s Most JUST Companies, including the marquee JUST 100.

Events, Media & Communications

Global Electronics Council Names Bob Mitchell New CEO

Bob comes from the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) where he has served as Vice President, Human Rights and Environment since 2016. He has previous experience with Hewlett-Packard (HP) and Hewlett Packard Enterprises (HPE).

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Rayonier Forester Completes Intensive and Prestigious Agforestry Program

Rayonier Forest Engineer III, Colton Cooley, shares his personal experience as an AgForestry Leadership Program participant. The program is designed to cultivate leaders within Washington State who work in the agriculture, forestry, and natural resource industries.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

We, Sofidel. Our Passions Fuel Our Future

The end of the year is calendar time for Sofidel, a global leader in the production of tissue paper for hygienic and domestic use, particularly well-known in Italy and Europe for its Regina brand.

Innovation & Technology

Why Qualcomm Is the True Leader in 5G – A Story of Foundational Inventions

For over 30 years, Qualcomm has led the world in inventing cellular technology and, along the way, has built the most important 5G IP portfolio, as well as the most successful licensing business in the wireless industry.

Green Infrastructure

LanzaJet Gains Altitude With Significant Project Funding

Founded by Bill Gates in 2015, Breakthrough Energy recently announced it will grant its first Catalyst project funding to LanzaJet’s Freedom Pines Fuels SAF plant in Soperton, Georgia.

Diversity & Inclusion

Maximizing Data to Fill Jobs and Upskill Workers

IBM’s VP of Global Education and Workforce Development Lydia Logan discusses how the IBM SkillsBuild career readiness program is an important component of IBM’s commitment to skill 30 million people worldwide by 2030.

Energy

Empowering Women Toward a Clean Energy Future

Perhaps the biggest challenge along Southern California Edison’s path to a clean energy future is making sure the electric grid is ready to handle the rapid electrification of transportation, buildings and other sectors of the economy.

Health & Healthcare

Seleni Institute Taps Healthcare Operations Veteran To Lead Growing Organization as Executive Director

The Seleni Institute, a leading maternal mental health clinic and training institute, is pleased to announce the appointment of Seema Bajaj as executive director amid a growing demand for the organization’s clinical services and training curriculum.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Trane Technologies Listed in Top 20, Ranks First in Industry of JUST 100

Trane Technologies is ranked 18th on the 2023 JUST 100 list, named first in the Building Materials & Construction industry, and ranked as the best company in the industry for communities and workers.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility Opens Its Annual Corporate Inclusion Index Survey for 2023 Participation

The Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility, the country's premier Hispanic corporate advocacy organization, is opening its annual survey of Fortune 500 companies to measure Hispanic inclusion in Corporate America.

Diversity & Inclusion

Aramark Volunteers Give Back to Local Communities This Holiday Season

In celebration of the season of giving, Aramark volunteers were busy in December, helping to support organizations in their local communities.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Sappi Partners With EcoVadis to Assess Suppliers’ Sustainability Performance

Sappi Limited has partnered with EcoVadis to benchmark and assess the sustainability practices of Sappi’s suppliers and encourage their commitment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal

Environment

Breaking New Ground: CNH Industrial’s Straw Management Solution in India

The district eliminated all stubble burning by the end of the first year. Farmers quickly understood the benefits when they stopped this practice – reduced pollution, increased yield, and new income generation through the sale of their straw to power plants for renewable energy.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Lighting the Way: CACI's Linda Braun on the Promise of Photonics and Space Communications

Space is mankind’s greatest challenge and an area of vast opportunity for both national security and commercial interests. And CACI’s Linda Braun, Ph.D., loves a challenge.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How Your Business Can Benefit From ‘People Sustainability’

At SAP, we recently announced an initiative to reskill 2 million people worldwide by 2025 and provide these underrepresented and underserved groups in technology with easier access to essential learning resources.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Hong Kong and Singapore Spar for Green Finance Supremacy in Asia

Hong Kong and Singapore are competing to be the financial hub of Asia for green finance, with trillions of dollars at stake.

Social Impact & Volunteering

International Paper Partners With Operation Warm

On November 30th, IP employees were on-site at Winridge Elementary to deliver brand-new coats, books, and literacy materials to students.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Scotts Miracle-Gro FouScotts Miracle-Gro Foundation Welcomes Applications for 2023 GroMoreGood Grassroots Grant with KidsGardening with KidsGardening to Connect Children to Benefits of Gardening and Greenspaces

To address the need to connect more children to gardens and outdoor play, The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation today opened its GroMoreGood Grassroots Grants with national nonprofit KidsGardening.

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