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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Georgia-Pacific Employee Spotlight: Nakiya Nix

Learn what being a woman in manufacturing has taught Nakyia about herself and her career path.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

The Future of Food: 4 Solutions for a Hungry Planet

By 2050, the world's population is forecast to surpass 10 billion people. To keep pace with population growth, the United Nations estimates that the global food supply will need to increase 50% over current volume to accommodate projected demand.

Health & Healthcare

Hundreds of Built Environment Experts Applaud WHO's Release of Roadmap Document on Better Indoor Ventilation to Fight COVID-19

In August 2020, 680 built environment professionals from 51 countries petitioned the World Health Organization to adopt and advance indoor environment best practices proven to help protect building occupants worldwide from the spread of COVID-19.

Social Impact & Volunteering

'Happiness League' Honors Superhero Teachers

A new nationwide initiative, “The Happiness League,” is honoring America’s teachers for their heroic efforts equipping students with social and emotional wellness skills needed to persevere and succeed in life.

Energy

Black & Veatch to Assess Feasibility of World's Largest Green Hydrogen Plant

Black & Veatch will undertake feasibility studies central to the development of the world’s largest green hydrogen plant.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Change is Coming: Gary Gensler Confirmed by U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs as Chairman of SEC

After an afternoon of committee hearings, the U.S. Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs voted to confirm Gary Gensler as chairman of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Tetra Tech Receives Two Industry Awards From Climate Change Business Journal

In March 2021, Climate Change Business Journal (CCBJ) recognized Tetra Tech with Consulting & Engineering and Project Merit Awards for the company’s work during 2020.

Health & Healthcare

Walmart Empowering Individuals with Access to Digital Health Records in Partnership with The Commons Project Foundation and CLEAR

Walmart will make vaccination records available digitally, so those vaccinated at Walmart and Sam’s Club can easily access their vaccine status as needed, in a safe, secure and frictionless way.

Diversity & Inclusion

Pro Bono + Inclusive Leadership: Curiosity

See how pro bono builds curiosity, one of Deloitte's Six Traits of Inclusive Leadership, in this profile from Pro Bono + Inclusive Leadership.

Diversity & Inclusion

Celebrating #InternationalWomensDay at Georgia-Pacific

March is Women’s History Month and today is International Women’s Day. They are both reminders to commemorate and celebrate the vital role of women in American history, our society and in our workplace.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Dare to Dream, with Girl Rising and HP

​In her foreword to Girl Rising’s latest book, Dare to Dream, Priyanka Chopra Jonas emphasizes the power of self-belief in making dreams come true.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Ripple Effect of Ripple Foods is Powering Women Entrepreneurs through Whole Planet Foundation

Ripple Foods is a Platinum Sponsor of the Whole Planet Foundation International Women’s Day virtual event during Women’s History Month. Whole Planet Foundation is proud to be supported by The Ripple Effect!

Diversity & Inclusion

The IVECO Factory in Madrid: Working for Ever Greater Social and Workforce Inclusivity

The creation of an inclusive environment in which diversity is valued, and where the entire workforce can realize their potential, is one of the principles by which IVECO, a commercial vehicles brand of CNH Industrial N.V., is governed.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Truist Foundation Awards NCIA $2.8 Million Grant

Media & Communications

HACR Condemns Surge in Hate Crimes Against Asian Americans

Following escalating anti-Asian sentiment and violence across the country, the Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR) denounced recent attacks targeting Asian-Americans.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Alkermes Employee Strives to Make a Difference in Cancer Patients' Lives

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Campaign Spreads Hope

On Wednesday 10 March, KFC made a generous donation of 300 emergency food parcels to early childhood development centres (ECDCs) in Lavender Hill after the fast-food giant’s interest was sparked by an opinion piece posted in People’s Post.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Reuniting Families in China

Children and migrant workers often only see each other once or twice a year. VF’s Worker and Community Development (WCD) program set out to change that.

Innovation & Technology

Goodyear and Voyomotive Collaborate on Tire Intelligence for Vehicle Efficiency

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is collaborating with Voyomotive, a connected car technology company, to provide tire monitoring solutions for more efficient operation of vehicles in the United States.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Dow Global Sustainability Director, Haley Lowry, Joining the World Economic Forum's 2021 Class

Congratulations to Haley Lowry, Dow global sustainability director, who is joining the World Economic Forum’s 2021 class with The Forum of Young Global Leaders.

Innovation & Technology

A Conversation About Qualcomm Wireless Reach With Hiram Lopez-Landin

Wireless Reach brings advanced wireless technologies to people and communities who need it most. These programs demonstrate pioneering uses of our Company’s mobile innovations to help drive human and economic progress in underserved areas globally.

Diversity & Inclusion

Key Insights From BlackRock's Annual Letter to CEOs

The first few months of 2021 have been active with climate announcements by the White House, corporations and investors.

Health & Healthcare

Amid Pandemic and Unrest, Midwives Undeterred in Saving Lives in Conakry

“I am in Taouyah, in Gnariwada,” said Aïssatou Nènè Baldé, a CMC midwife, shortly after the election. “This is one of the areas of increased political tension. But I go out to work because women need me.”

Environment

BIER Stakeholder Spotlight: Scott Breen

Welcome to our series aimed at spotlighting the individual leaders within BIER member companies and stakeholder organizations. Learn how these practitioners and their companies are addressing pressing challenges around water, energy, agriculture, climate change, and what inspires each of them to advance environmental sustainability in the beverage sector and collectively, overall.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Franklin Templeton Says EU SFDR Is 'Important Step' for Transparency

Franklin Templeton welcomes the new EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR), which is an important step in driving forward transparency and authenticity in how investors approach ESG and sustainability.

Latest Campaigns

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    Fifth Third believes that small businesses form the foundation of our communities – and when they succeed, we all succeed. Supporting them through...
  2. Social Progress
    Social engagement has always been an integral part of our sense of responsibility as a company. We care and we act to do our part to improve the...
  3. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  4. AEG's Commitment to Social Impact and Volunteerism
    AEG embraces its responsibility to enrich the lives of people in the communities around the world where we do business, and to use business to create...
  5. Digital Safety
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  6. 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...
  7. Nutrition and Health
    Focus on preventing and treating malnutrition across life stages. Highlights include early detection, community-based treatment (e.g., MUAC screening...
  8. Health and Safety by Antea Group
    Antea Group's health and safety consultants understand what it takes to help make a positive impact on safety culture. Read blogs, insights, and more...
  9. Leading ESG & Sustainability Stewardship
    The new CNH continues on its longstanding path of excellence in sustainability, which is recognized by the foremost authorities.
  10. Aflac Stories
    Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.
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  13. 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...
  14. 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...
  15. Accelerating access to healthcare technology
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