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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

COP29: A Milestone in Climate Negotiations and a Glimpse Into the Future

The COP29 conference brought together leaders from across the globe to tackle some of the most pressing issues surrounding climate change. Here’s a detailed look at the key discussions, outcomes, and expectations as the climate action community looks ahead to COP30.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Bacardi Donates $100,000 to American Red Cross California Relief Efforts

Bacardi Limited commits to donating $100,000 to the American Red Cross to help people affected by the 2025 California wildfires following massive destruction in the area.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

How Innovations in Gut Health Can Help Treat Global Hunger

Researchers are working toward a better understanding of the connection between nutrition and gut health that would help in more effectively treating and preventing hunger-related deaths.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Creating Prosperity by Connecting the World

FedEx has been transforming transportation and logistics services for more than 50 years, advancing our purpose to connect people and possibilities around the world as a result.

Diversity & Inclusion

People Helping People Receives $75,000 Grant from KeyBank to Support Employment Opportunities for Underserved Women

KeyBank has awarded a $75,000 grant to People Helping People (PHP) in Salt Lake City, a nonprofit providing employment training and resources to low-income women and single mothers who are working towards financial self-sufficiency through long-term successful employment.

Research, Reports & Publications

GoDaddy Venture Forward 2024 Annual Report | U.S. Edition: Year-to-Date Highlights

GoDaddy Venture Forward goes beyond reporting data. We use our research to engage and support civic leaders, policymakers, organizations and influencers who care deeply about nurturing entrepreneurial growth in communities around the world.

Innovation & Technology

Biomimicry Institute Unveils New Report Highlighting Ray of Hope Accelerator Success

The Biomimicry Institute, co-founded by Janine Benyus to empower nature-inspired solutions for a healthy planet, today shared the Ray of Hope Accelerator Impact Report, showcasing the remarkable achievements of the program over the past five years.

Energy

Global Electronics Council Joins Clean Energy Buyers Association To Drive a Carbon-Free Future

The Global Electronics Council (GEC) has joined the Clean Energy Buyers Association (CEBA), aligning with over 400 members to drive innovation, collaboration, and action toward a carbon-free energy future.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Truist Foundation Partners With Center for Disaster Philanthropy to Provide Over $20M in Disaster Recovery Grants in Western North Carolina

Truist Foundation today announced it will partner with Center for Disaster Philanthropy to provide over $20 million in disaster recovery grants in Western North Carolina as part of the Truist Cares for Western North Carolina initiative.

Social Impact & Volunteering

International Volunteer Day 2024: Sands Team Members Drive Positive Impact in Communities Around the World

Volunteerism comprises one of Sands’ core community engagement initiatives, and the company has set an ambition to contribute 250,000 Team Member volunteer hours from 2021-2025. The goal was initially set at 150,000 hours, but was surpassed in just two years.

Innovation & Technology

Baker Tilly’s Insights Into Understanding and Addressing the Bias in AI

Artificial intelligence (AI) bias is known to be AI’s ability to present biased results based on human biases that were incorporated in the training data or AI algorithm, leading to unfair and distorted outcomes.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Griffith Foods Launches Its First Alternative Proteins Portfolio

Partnering with customers to create new alternative protein products is nothing new to Griffith Foods.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Business Leaders Share 5 Ways They’re Taking AI From Pilot To Use Case

We implemented AI across our business and multiple functions, and one of the first things we did was our AskHR product, which I think answered over 94% of questions employees had.

Research, Reports & Publications

Novata's CSRD Survey 2024: How Companies Are Preparing for CSRD Compliance

The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is a challenging reporting requirement affecting companies in the EU and around the world. Novata surveyed the landscape to understand how prepared companies feel, the biggest challenges they face, and the support they need

Events, Media & Communications

AE50 2025: Ten Ag Innovations From CNH Awarded by ASABE

Customer-inspired Ag Tech and Engineering solutions from CNH’s Case IH and New Holland brands have won ten AE50 2025 awards.

Innovation & Technology

25 AI Predictions for 2025

To be prepared, educators, students, and decision makers at all levels need to be upskilled in AI, with a focus on AI ethics and data management.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Northern Trust’s Award-Winning Start to 2025

An award-winning start to 2025. We have been recognized as multiple award winners by Built In and Built In Chicago 2025 Best Places to Work lists, including:

Environment

BIER Unveils Version 4.3 of Beverage Industry GHG Emissions Sector Guidance

The Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable (BIER) proudly announces the release of Version 4.3 of its groundbreaking Beverage Industry Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Sector Guidance.

Energy

Powering a Sustainable Future: Lenovo’s Energy Targets and Renewable Solutions Drive Emissions Reduction and Efficiency

Given that one of Lenovo’s most significant environmental aspects is emissions associated with energy consumption, it has a goal to continually improve the energy efficiency of its operations.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How Cascale's Membership Requirements Can Mobilize Change

In this latest blog Cascale’s Executive Vice President, Andrew Martin shares insights on the organization's membership requirements, which were designed to unite our global members across brands, retailers, manufacturers, and affiliates

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Rockwell Automation Supports Relief Efforts for California Fires

Rockwell Automation is donating $50,000 to the American Red Cross to support wildfire relief efforts in and around Los Angeles, California. 

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

LA Galaxy and Los Angeles Kings Join Forces With 10 Local Professional Teams to Support Those Impacted by Los Angeles Wildfires

AEG’s LA Galaxy and Los Angeles Kings have united with 10 other local professional sports franchises to pledge a combined donation of more than $8 million to help those impacted by the recent devastating wildfires in Los Angeles.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Clorox’s Martinsburg Plant Achieves Zero Waste to Landfill

Clorox’s environmental, social and governance goals are integrated into our IGNITE strategy because we believe they create value for our company, brands, people and communities.

Energy

Nicor Gas Celebrates Its First Renewable Natural Gas Interconnection

Nicor Gas celebrated the opening of its first renewable natural gas (RNG) interconnection with Air Liquide's largest RNG facility in the world. The plant converts biogas from a nearby landfill into energy through the utility's first-ever RNG interconnection.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Building Stronger Communities: How Radius Recycling Infrastructure Supports Disaster Recovery

Whether through formal partnerships with Community government agencies or stepping up during crises and supporting disaster recovery efforts, we take pride in answering the call.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Technology for Good
    We believe that technology, when thoughtfully and strategically applied, can bring positive, lasting change to people’s lives and communities and...
  2. Community Impact
    The communities where Chemours operates are also where we live, work, and play, and our mutual success is one and the same. We have a vested interest...
  3. Sustainability by Antea Group
    At Antea Group, we believe the best sustainability programs integrate sustainability into core business practices, we identify and act on relevant...
  4. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  5. KeyBank: Responsible Banking
    Everyone’s financial journey is different. We make intentional efforts to meet the individual needs of clients and communities through a diverse range...
  6. 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...
  7. GoDaddy | Microbusiness
    They’re the people who build websites, run restaurants, and teach online classes. They power local economies and national growth but their impact...
  8. Sustainable Operations
    ops-related sustainability content (e.g., new electric equipment, decarb efforts, etc.)
  9. GoDaddy | Microbusiness
    They’re the people who build websites, run restaurants, and teach online classes. They power local economies and national growth but their impact...
  10. GoDaddy | Microbusiness
    They’re the people who build websites, run restaurants, and teach online classes. They power local economies and national growth but their impact...
  11. Integrated Tools
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts to align the industry on a common language to describe sustainability performance to reduce duplication and...
  12. 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...
  13. GoDaddy | Microbusiness
    They’re the people who build websites, run restaurants, and teach online classes. They power local economies and national growth but their impact...
  14. GoDaddy | Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
    Diverse teams build better products — period. At GoDaddy, we make apps and services that our worldwide community of entrepreneurs can relate to. Our...
  15. Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG)
    The business landscape is reorienting itself and you can almost hear priorities shifting toward change-readiness and the bigger picture. And in this...