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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

New Federal Guidance Will Restore and Strengthen Oversight of Non-Bank Financial Institutions

Ceres today welcomed the finalization of new guidance from the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) that would enhance the supervision and regulation of certain non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) that play a pivotal role in strengthening the financial ecosystem.

Education

Whole Planet Foundation Directs $150,000 From the Kasperick Foundation Towards Combating Food Insecurity in Colombia, Guinea, and Ethiopia

Eliminating hunger has been a global priority for decades, but systemic shocks including wars and armed conflicts, the Covid-19 pandemic, trade restrictions, supply chain issues, inflation, and currency instability, have recently led to heightened rates of food insecurity.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bread Financial™’s LivingWell Program Wins Prestigious Ragan Workplace Wellness Award for Financial Wellness

For its efforts to support holistic associate well-being, Bread Financial™’s LivingWell program recently won a Ragan Workplace Wellness Award, which celebrates the organizations, people and teams that have made significant strides in improving their employees' health.

Energy

Enbridge Primes RNG Prowess With Purchase of Seven U.S. Facilities

Enbridge has taken another significant step in the business of manufacturing and transporting renewable natural gas (RNG).

Environment

Medtronic: Helping Lead the Way in Packaging Waste Reduction

As part of our commitment to operate sustainably, Medtronic is working to set an example for how our industry can reduce waste generated from the packaging of medical devices.

Environment

Michigan on the Verge of 100% Clean Electricity As House Passes Clean Energy Legislation

Ceres applauds the Michigan House of Representative for passing ambitious clean energy legislation today, putting the state on the verge of adopting a 100% clean electricity standard by 2040 and several other important policies to grow clean energy investment and jobs.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Meaningful Influencers

United Way campaigns are underway throughout the Regions Bank footprint. The bank has a long history with the organization. During last year’s campaign, Regions contributed $7.2 million to more than 150 United Way agencies across our footprint.

Diversity & Inclusion

Aramark Employees Support Breast Cancer Awareness

During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Aramark Community Relations and Aramark’s EMPOWER employee resource group collaborated to create volunteer activities that emphasize the company’s commitment to driving positive outcomes.

Research, Reports & Publications

Southwire 2022 Sustainability Report: A Message From Our Leadership

The shift toward renewables and electrification is transforming the way we deliver power, and Southwire’s technologies are playing a leading role.

Diversity & Inclusion

Albertsons Companies' ACME Stores Celebrated Italian-American Heritage Month

Celebrating Italian-American Heritage Month with @ACME in Jersey and South Philadelphia was a true delight!

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

From Adversity to Opportunity

To fulfill her purpose, Lensing has relied on wisdom she's gleaned over many years from family, mentors and others. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, she's sharing some of that advice and how it has shaped her personally and professionally.

Education

Pepco and DC United Team Up to Make a Difference for D.C. Students

Pepco has joined forces with D.C. United to create a partnership that is leaving a lasting impact on students in the District’s Wards 7 and 8.

Environment

SAC Celebrates the Textile Exchange Conference in London

The annual Textile Exchange Conference took place in London this year, and a substantial group of SAC team members from our membership engagement, stakeholder engagement and business development teams were in attendance.

Diversity & Inclusion

Own Your Career Podcast — Staying Genuinely Curious: Meet Christine Perkins

Hello, and welcome to the Own Your Career Podcast. My name is Janelle Jordan, and I’m a Program Manager on our Talent, Performance, and Engagement team, and I am so excited to be here with you. Throughout this series, you will hear inspiring interviews with employees.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Many Paths to the Same Goal

Becoming a Southern California Edison lineworker takes intelligence, skill, determination, strength and bravery. It also takes all kinds, as demonstrated by three of Edison International's 2023 Lineworker Scholarship winners.

Events, Media & Communications

Northern Trust Hosts Second Charity Trading Day To Benefit Four Global Charities

Northern Trust has held its second Charity Trading Day, with employees across the world participating to benefit four global charities, aligned with the company’s philanthropic strategy.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Offers New Grants, More Free Resources for Small Businesses

Verizon announced that new grant funding opportunities for small businesses, totaling $500,000, are available via Verizon Small Business Digital Ready.

Innovation & Technology

Case IH Connected Farm: Digital Ecosystem Brings Increased Productivity and Sustainability in the Field

Case IH, a brand of CNH Industrial, in partnership with TIM, a leading agribusiness operator with the largest mobile coverage in the country, presents the first results obtained at the Connected Farm, located in Água Boa, Mato Grosso, Brazil.

Education

KeyBank Invests in Canton Organizations

The KeyBank Foundation has awarded Stark State and ArtsInStark with grant funds to further their missions of bettering the Canton community and surrounding area.

Education

goIT November Monthly Challenge Invites K-12 Students To Combat Inequality With Innovation

TCS and the Irish Red Cross have partnered to invite students to propose ideas for making the planet better for all through the goIT Monthly Challenge for November.

Events, Media & Communications

Global Citizen and pgLANG Announce ‘Move Afrika,’ a Long-Term Vision To Pioneer a World Class Music Touring Circuit Across the African Continent

International advocacy organization Global Citizen and creative imprint, pgLang today announced ‘Move Afrika: A Global Citizen Experience’, a new long-term, large-scale effort to pioneer a first-of-its-kind international music touring circuit throughout the continent of Africa.

Events, Media & Communications

All the Sustainable Fashion Acronyms To Know

The sustainability landscape is rife with technical jargon and terms. Many executives argue the myriad of acronyms in sustainable fashion complicates the overarching mission.

Social Impact & Volunteering

One Veteran’s Journey: Sean Kovarovic, a Founder on a Holistic Health Mission

Sean Kovarovic is the Founder of Wu De Health & Combat (wdhc), a one-stop holistic health and preventative medicine shop that anyone can afford.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

How Covia’s Philanthropic Initiatives Benefit Communities

Our comprehensive community engagement and philanthropic initiatives are overseen by The Covia Foundation, established to formalize our approach to operating as a responsible corporate citizen.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Applied Materials Named to 100 Best Corporate Citizens of 2023

3BL has named Applied Materials to its annual 100 Best Corporate Citizens ranking, recognizing outstanding environmental, social and governance (ESG) transparency and performance among the 1,000 largest U.S. public companies.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Wesco Cares
    Life-changing events can happen to any of us, often when we least expect them. Employees in need can turn to the Wesco Cares. Its mission is to be an...
  2. SustainabilityHQ.com Weekly Highlights
    Highlighting the top news, commentary, and research for the week coming from SHQ. The highlights newsletter also spotlights one profiled organization...
  3. Fifth Third’s Neighborhood Program
    Fifth Third has a proven track record of success in community development through its neighborhood program, which creates and implements innovative...
  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. Employee and Community Engagement
    At MilliporeSigma, we look for opportunities to use employee and community engagement to spark scientific curiosity and breakthroughs. We know that...
  6. Drawdown Georgia
    Informed by Project Drawdown, the world’s leading resource for climate solutions, Drawdown Georgia is the first state-centered effort to crowdsolve...
  7. Communities and People
    Employees are our most valued resource and are at the center of everything we do. Their talent, diversity, and commitment are crucial to our...
  8. 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...
  9. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  10. Environment: Building a More Sustainable Future
    For Bacardi, environmental sustainability is good business – an approach that dates to the very beginning of the company more than 158 years ago. When...
  11. Forests
    Managing our forests sustainably and protecting water, wildlife, and species at risk.
  12. 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...
  13. 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...
  14. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  15. Subaru Love Promise: Community
    Subaru is dedicated to supporting those who need it the most in our communities. From donating food to Feeding America, providing essential items to...