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Research, Reports & Publications

Points of Light Releases Global Research on Trends in Civic Engagement

Points of Light, the world’s largest nonprofit dedicated to accelerating people-powered change, today released its first global report, revealing key trends in civic engagement and providing actionable takeaways

Environment

Nevada Takes an Important Step to Get More Clean Trucks on the Road

Nevada doubled down on its commitment to tackling transportation-related climate pollution today, signing an agreement with 16 other states to work together to grow the market for zero-emission commercial vehicles like trucks and vans.

Events, Media & Communications

Bayer: The Breakthrough Innovation Forum

What do you get when you combine the best ideas coming out of biology, chemistry and data science?

A powerful tool with the potential to change lives for the better.

Diversity & Inclusion

Celebrating Women's History Month at Yum! Brands

From identifying your own biases, to calling them out in others, let’s stay committed all year long to ensuring representation and visibility for women around the world.

Innovation & Technology

CNH Industrial Invests in Advanced Engineering Center in Arizona

CNH Industrial announced recently that it has opened a new engineering center in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Innovation & Technology

To Reduce Marine Pollution, Innovation Is in the (Plastic) Bag

The amount of plastic trash that flows into the oceans every year is expected to nearly triple to 29 million metric tons by 2040.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

PRWeek Names Carol Cone a 2022 Women of Distinction Honoree

Out of over 250 nominations, PRWeek selected 26 women to be inducted into the 2022 Women of Distinction class, including Carol Cone, CEO of Carol Cone ON PURPOSE.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Antea Group USA Launches Strategic Advisory Board With Global ESG and Corporate Purpose Leaders

Antea Group USA announced today the formation of a Strategic Advisory Board, comprised of leaders across multiple business sectors and applied academia.

Energy

Sustainable Jersey and PSE&G Partnering to Support Energy Efficiency in Our Communities

Sustainable Jersey is joining forces with PSE&G to help communities become more energy efficient and reduce their energy consumption, lower their energy bills and shrink their carbon footprint.

Events, Media & Communications

Chemours' Chief Procurement Officer Michelle Moore Speaks at EcoVadis' Sustain 2022 Conference

Chemours’ Chief Procurement Officer, Michelle Moore, discussed how procurement and sustainability have a tremendous influence, through the supply chain, to drive maturity, capability, and impact at scale.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Schmidt's Personal Care Commits Another $25,000 to Alleviate Poverty Through Whole Planet Foundation

Since xx, Schmidt’s Personal Care has donated $xx to Whole Planet Foundation to fund xxx microloans and created xxx opportunities for low-income entrepreneurs – mostly women.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Future of the CSO | Vodafone | Episode 2

Co-hosted by Acre's Rufus Bullough, Head of Tech & Media, Sustainable Business team, the second episode of our 'Future of the CSO' series features Dorothée D'Herde, Head of Sustainable Business at Vodafone.

Diversity & Inclusion

12 Women Founders Who Have Raised More Than $1M

According to recently published research, startups with all-female founding teams raised just 2.2 percent of all venture capital in the first eight months of 2021, a lower share than any of the previous five calendar years, while teams with male and female founders raised 11.7 percent of the total.1

Diversity & Inclusion

KOHLER BOLD Ability Is Creating A Disability-Friendly Workplace

Together, we are committed to providing the tools for equal access, opportunity and success for our associates with diverse abilities.

Health & Healthcare

WEBINAR: Partnering to Close the Health Equity Gap: Lessons Learned From the Frontlines

During the Modern Healthcare Social Determinants of Health Symposium, we sponsored the virtual session, “Partnering to Close the Health Equity Gap: Lessons Learned from the Frontlines.”

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Subaru Celebrates $24.9 Million in Donations From 2021 Subaru Share the Love® Event

Subaru of America, Inc. and its nationwide network of retailers announced that through the 2021 Subaru Share the Love Event® the automaker and its retailers donated a combined $24.9 million to charities, with $18.8 million donated by Subaru of America and $6.1 million donated by Subaru retailers.

Responsible Production & Consumption

In the Push to Net-Zero, Scope 3 Emissions Are Increasingly on the Radar. Here's Why They Put Companies in a Tricky Spot

Enbridge Inc., the first midstream company to commit to net-zero, has a long history of addressing Scope 3 emissions — those generated not through operations but across the value chain.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Hormel Foods Named One of America's Most Trustworthy Companies by Newsweek

“Trust in our company has been built by doing what we say we are going to do, and we will continue to live up to our commitments as a thought leader and a trusted partner for our customers, consumers and communities.”

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Flagship Valor: A Flying Tribute to Medal of Honor Recipients

On National Medal of Honor Day, American Airlines debuted a new livery dedicated to recipients of the Medal of Honor.

Diversity & Inclusion

Applied Materials Employees Break the Bias for Women's History Month

In honor of Women’s History Month, Applied Materials’ employees shared how they #Breakthebias and take action for equality. Here’s what they had to say.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Safe Reopening Measures

As of July 2021, employees can work onsite as many days as they choose, provided they comply with all onsite safety protocols and requirements.

Diversity & Inclusion

Asian Community Development Council Addresses Language Barriers to Critical Services With Sands Cares Funding

Vida Lin didn’t plan to become an advocate for the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) communities in Southern Nevada. Born in San Francisco, she grew up working in her family’s restaurant business and built a career as an insurance broker.

Diversity & Inclusion

Learning and Leading Through Relationships: Kendra Byrd's Formula for Success at The Home Depot

“I didn’t know what I wanted to be when I grew up, and then along came The Home Depot,” shares Kendra Byrd, a Home Depot installment services (HDIS) divisional general manager.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Meet Lenovo's North America Leaders: Video Series

In this video series, you’ll hear from executives and up-and-coming leaders at Lenovo, as they share their thoughts on leadership and how they implement those principles into their daily work.

Education

Discovery Education Offers Educators, Students, and Families New Resources for Financial Literacy Month

Discovery Education—the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place—is offering educators, students, and families a host of dynamic digital resources focused on financial literacy for Financial Literacy Month and beyond.

Latest Campaigns

  1. 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...
  2. 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...
  3. AEG Celebrates Inclusion
    At AEG, we embrace inclusion and strive to create a workplace where our employees feel welcomed, valued and respected for the viewpoints, ideas...
  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. Sustainability
    Leading the logistics sector towards a more sustainable future by investing in innovative green technologies, enhancing operational efficiency, and...
  6. ESG Voices: Short Podcasts Addressing the Opportunities and Challenges of ESG
    This podcast series takes a deep dive into the opportunities and challenges of ESG and what it means for businesses and communities through interviews...
  7. Local Communities
    The principals of living and working in synergy with the communities in which we operate, as well as collaborating on projects that benefit those...
  8. 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...
  9. Healthy Spaces Podcast: Season 5
    Welcome to Season 5 of Healthy Spaces by Trane Technologies, the podcast where experts and disruptors explore how climate technology and innovation...
  10. Biomimicry and Ray of Hope Accelerator
    The Ray C. Anderson Foundation has partnered with the Biomimicry Institute to create the Ray of Hope Accelerator, designed to bring commercially...
  11. Drive for MPC
    At Marathon Petroleum, our professional truck drivers share one common vision: no accidents, no injuries, and no harm to the environment. We’re proud...
  12. Goals That Inspire: Environmental Stewardship
    Through our Goals That Inspire we have established aggressive commitments with targeted and measurable metrics which will require innovation...
  13. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  14. Social Impact at Mastercard
    At Mastercard, we’re powering economies and empowering people, building a sustainable economy where everyone prospers.
  15. 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...