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Environment

During World Water Week 2021, Ralph Lauren Reaffirms Commitment to Water Stewardship

Freshwater is an essential resource for people and wildlife, and a foundation for healthy ecosystems and thriving economies. It’s also a resource that the apparel industry is heavily reliant on—from growing cotton to dyeing and washing fabric.

Responsible Production & Consumption

CGF Forest Positive Coalition Sponsors 2021 Sustainable Palm Oil Dialogue - Europe

The Consumer Goods Forum’s Forest Positive Coalition (FPC) is proud to sponsor this year’s annual Sustainable Palm Oil Dialogue (SPOD) – Europe, to be held virtually from 27th to 29th September.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Transformational Workplace Giving Programs Increase Employee Engagement and Participation

How happy are you with your company’s workplace giving results and employee participation rates? Could you be happier? Then it’s time to rethink your approach to employee giving and workplace fundraising.

Environment

Connecticut Business, Public Health, and Environmental Advocates Make the Case for Joining the Transportation and Climate Initiative

Connecticut advocates and businesses spotlighted their support for the Transportation & Climate Initiative Program (TCI-P) at a virtual gathering today

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

A Focus on Products and Supply Chain

Every product or service offered has an associated environmental impact and focusing on sustainable products and our supply chain is crucial. Under two of our environmental pillars, products and supply chain, we are striving to reduce the environmental footprint of our products and promote high standards for environmental stewardship across our supply chain.

Diversity & Inclusion

A Network of Opportunity in Supply Chain Diversity

Beyond societal economic impact, Medtronic gains a competitive advantage through the diverse perspectives and innovation that supplier diversity provides.

Environment

Smart Irrigation: Improving Water Conservation

When you’re looking to keep plants hydrated in the heat, it takes a lot of resources. Recognizing the importance of water conservation, The Home Depot partnered with HydroPoint. In 2019, they piloted a smart irrigation system to save water at the store in Kennesaw, Georgia and several other sites

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

WayUp Names Workiva's Internship Program Among the Best of 2021

WayUp, a recruitment organization focusing on connecting early-career job seekers and employers, and removing unconscious bias from the talent pipeline with their technology, has announced the honorees on this year's Top 100 Internship Programs list.

Green Infrastructure

Rockwell Automation's Green Roof Helps Milwaukee Manage August Stormwater Overflows

After several days of heavy rains in early August, Rockwell Automation’s 49,000 square-foot green roof helped the city of Milwaukee prevent millions of gallons of untreated water from flowing into the region’s waterways.

Environment

Musim Mas’ Approach to Fire Management and Prevention

The efforts and approach towards preventing, monitoring, and managing fires are guided by Musim Mas' supply base, split across three domains: operations, third-party suppliers, and independent smallholders.

Innovation & Technology

Arrow Electronics' SAM Car Makes Goodwood Festival of Speed Racing Debut

Environment

The Beverage Industry Is Advancing Environmental Sustainability, Together

The recent release of the United Nations' Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) represents the most comprehensive and conclusive "state of the science" on the climate crisis and highlights specific impacts expected in coming years including heat waves, droughts, flooding, hurricanes, intensified global water cycles, and more.

Events, Media & Communications

Webinar: Towards a Circular Economy for Plastic With Ellen MacArthur Foundation, Unilever, SupplyShift and WWF

Single-use plastics have become ingrained in modern society - by 2040, more than 1.3 billion tons of plastic waste will be dumped into the environment.

Sustainable Development Goals

Leading NGOs, IRC and Water For People, Join Forces to Reach 200 Million

Leading Water and Sanitation NGOs Launch "Destination 2030" to Reach 200 Million People with Sustainable WASH Services and Accelerate Progress Toward SDG6.

Research, Reports & Publications

Progress. Performance. Priorities. Regions Financial Issues Annual Review and ESG Report

Regions Financial Corp. announced the release of its latest Annual Review and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report.

Education

Educators Engage Students With Immersive Learning Tools

After completing a school year like no other, educators now have a chance to reflect on the steep learning curve they faced — and overcame — when education went remote.

Sustainable Development Goals

Net-zero: Where Are We Now?

Businesses play an important role in addressing climate change by reducing what are often significant greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from their operations and value chain.

Diversity & Inclusion

In Her Element - Michele Roberts

National Basketball Players Association (NBPA)’s first female Executive Director, Michele Roberts knows a thing or two about breaking down barriers. She shares advice asking the right questions to improve inclusion and diversity in any industry.

Education

Summer STEM Camp Expansion

Through Qualcomm Thinkabit Lab camps, students discovered careers available at tech companies, engaged in hands-on engineering activities, and collaborated to create an Internet of Things-inspired invention.

Diversity & Inclusion

How I Went From Corporate Social Responsibility to Enterprise Risk Management

It speaks to our innate curiosity about other jobs, companies, and careers. Fairygodboss recently talked to some members of the onsemi team about what they do, how they do what they do, and what they love about their job (and the company).

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Illumina’s Shanghai Family Day Educates Kids on DNA and STEM Activities

On August 13, Illumina Shanghai Family Open Day was held in Illumina’s Shanghai office. Over 160 colleagues and families joined the fun summer party!

Environment

Ecocentricity Blog: Not-So-Happy Reading

We need as many people as possible to truly understand the climate crisis and its causes in order to solve it. So I would like to challenge you to actually sit down and read what the climate scientists wrote.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Wells Fargo Helps Keep People Housed Through Nearly $11 Million Grants to 19 Nonprofits

The housing crisis has been intensified by the COVID-19 pandemic and millions are facing housing and rental instability. In response to these financial challenges, Wells Fargo Foundation is providing nearly $11 million in additional grant funding to seven legal-assistance organizations and 12 housing counseling agencies to help keep people housed.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Reuters Events Announces the Shortlist for the 12th Annual Responsible Business

Reuters Events Announces the Shortlist for the 12th Annual Responsible Business Awards

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Scotiabank Stepping up Fight to End Human Trafficking With New Funding for Innovative Programs

Ahead of World Day Against Trafficking in Persons on July 30, Scotiabank stepped up the fight against human trafficking and online child sexual exploitation.

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