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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Carnival Corporation Again Named Among America's Most Responsible Companies

Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL;NYSE: CUK), the world's largest cruise company, has been named for the second consecutive year by Newsweek as one of America's Most Responsible Companies for 2021.

Sustainable Development Goals

New Collaborative Approaches Drive Natural Climate Solutions

Natural Capital Partners and the Arbor Day Foundation have collaborated with projects based in Nicaragua and the United States to deliver two of the solutions in the portfolio of nature and technology-based carbon removal projects recently announced by Microsoft. The portfolio is part of Microsoft’s commitment to remove 1 million metric tons of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

Innovation & Technology

This Safer Internet Day Take Charge of Your Digital Life

As we work together for an internet where everyone is empowered to use technology responsibly, respectfully, creatively, and safely, we're sharing a tutorial on how you can limit your device from tracking your location.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CNH Industrial Is Recognized by the CDP As a Supplier Engagement Leader

CNH Industrial is proud to have been recognized by CDP as a Supplier Engagement Leader.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Rockwell Automation: Harbor View Plaza Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

Rockwell Automation is proud to be the naming sponsor of Harbor View Plaza, the first waterfront public park in Milwaukee’s Harbor District.

Environment

ViacomCBS Commits To Climate Action in Sports

ViacomCBS’ Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report team, in partnership with CBS Sports, will promote greater environmental responsibility and increase awareness of the effect of sports on the climate.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Corporate Action on Climate Change Needed More Than Ever

For all the pain that 2020 wrought upon societies and economies around the world, it also brought some positives. Chief among them was the increased awareness for all of us—big corporates included—to prioritize climate change and the delicate balance of nature as we head into 2021 and beyond.

Responsible Production & Consumption

The Science of Sustainable Design

HP has created “the world’s most sustainable PC portfolio” through a commitment to energy efficiency, recycled materials usage, product longevity, design for product end-of-life and innovative packaging.

Media & Communications

Land Betterment Corporation Sponsored Episode 132 of the Middle Tech Podcast

Land Betterment Corporation (“Land Betterment” or the “Company”), an environmental solutions company fostering positive impact through upcycling former coal mining sites to create sustainable community development and job creation, is proud to be the Season 4 sponsor of the Middle Tech Podcast.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Carnival Corporation Named by Forbes as one of America's Best Large Employers

Carnival Corporation & plc, the world's largest cruise company, announced it has been named one of America's Best Large Employers of 2021 by Forbes, a leading source of business news worldwide.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Comcast RISE to Award $5 Million in Grants to Small Businesses

Beginning on March 1 through March 14, eligible businesses in Atlanta, Chicago, Detroit, Houston and Philadelphia specified areas can apply for a $10,000 grant at www.ComcastRISE.com.

Energy

Driving to an All-Electric Future

We introduce a new blog series discussing all things electric vehicles (EVs).

Environment

Save the Redwoods League Protects Nearly 15,000 Acres in Mendocino County

Save the Redwoods League Protects Nearly 15,000 Acres in Mendocino County; $24.7 million project secures conservation easements that permanently protect redwood forest from future subdivision and development.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

FORTUNE Names UnitedHealth Group Top-Ranked Company in Health Care

For the 11th consecutive year, UnitedHealth Group was the top-ranked company in the Health Care: Insurance and Managed Care sector in all key attributes of reputation for FORTUNE's 2021 World's Most Admired Companies.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Xylem Employees Made Their Mark in 2020

As we continue into 2021, Xylem is excited to encourage employees to continue donating their ideas, expertise and passion to help solve water.

Environment

VF Corporation Announces 2025 Sustainable Packaging Goals

VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC), one of the world’s largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies, today announced its goal to eliminate all single-use plastic packaging, including polybags, by 2025.

Diversity & Inclusion

Clarivate Pledges Support for the Women's Empowerment Principles

Clarivate is now one of the 3,962+ signatory companies that are part of supporting and advancing the Women’s Empowerment Principles.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Arrow Electronics Again Tops Industry Ranking in FORTUNE's World's Most Admired Companies List

Arrow Electronics, Inc. has again been named to FORTUNE’s “World’s Most Admired Companies” list, topping the “Wholesalers: Electronics and Office Equipment” category for the eighth consecutive year. Arrow’s overall score included a number-one ranking in social responsibility and innovation, among other criteria.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Meet LaJoy

Families everywhere are depending on an internet connection to learn and work from home. Since 2011, Internet Essentials has connected millions of families from low-income homes to low-cost, high-speed internet.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

A Road to Sustainable Recovery for Canadian Businesses Based on the UN Global Compact's Ten Principles.

Global Compact Network Canada (GCNC) has launched the Principles-Based Sustainable Recovery for Canadian Businesses guide, recognizing the importance of #UnitingBusiness in light of disruptions caused by COVID-19, by structuring a sustainable path to recovery for the Canadian private sector.

Environment

Vision 2030: Healthy and Abundant Forests

Our entire business depends on the sustainability of forests. Healthy forests provide clean air and water, habitat for animals and economic opportunity for millions of people. That’s why our #IPVision2030 goals include a commitment to Healthy & Abundant Forests.

Environment

Sappi Uncovers New Values in Trees for Sustainable Future

As Sappi seeks to create sustainable profits while minimizing its impact on the environment, we are reexamining ways to unlock the full value of trees.

Research, Reports & Publications

Results of Police Reform Study Shows the Need for Changes in Policing

A community partnership in Indianapolis that includes several Cummins Inc. employees is calling for new approaches to community policing in the aftermath of the killing of George Floyd.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Help for Companies on Circular Economy Progress

Organizations can now link the world’s leading sustainability reporting standards with an innovative tool for measuring their progress towards the circular economy.

Innovation & Technology

WSP USA Study: Street Closure Encourages Recreational Activity During Pandemic

At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Philadelphia officials closed 4.3 miles of a city street to vehicle traffic, reserving it exclusively for bicycles and pedestrians.

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