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Environment | International Paper

National Forest Week: How International Paper Helps Restore Longleaf Ecosystems

National Forest Week, held annually during the second week of June, raises awareness for the 193 million acres of National Forests across the United States and the benefits these landscapes provide.

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Health & Healthcare

Quest Hosts an Engaging Lab Tour for Bluford Healthcare Leadership Institute Scholars

Quest recently hosted a visit at our Lenexa, Kansas lab for a group from the Bluford Healthcare Leadership Institute, a Kansas City-based organization whose mission is to eliminate health disparities among minority and vulnerable populations.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Henkel Brand Partners With Children's Art Organization to Foster Creative Expression

In an effort to support the positive connection between art and mental health, Zotos Professional, recognized for innovation in the hair care industry, has made a charitable contribution in the amount of $50,000 to Art Feeds

Innovation & Technology

Drones in EHS Remediation: Combining Technology and Human Expertise

Drones are vital tools within the full scope of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) solutions as well. This is the first in a series of posts that will examine the work drones do to make EHS solutions more efficient, effective and safe.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Crowley Commits to Net-Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050 in Inaugural Sustainability Report

Crowley recently released its 2021 Sustainability Report, Bravely Advancing What’s Possible, as a commitment to transparent reporting on its environmental, social and governance (ESG) actions and progress to build a more sustainable tomorrow.

Environment

American Airlines Receives Aviation Industry's First-Ever CORSIA-Certified Sustainable Aviation Fuel From Neste

For the first time in aviation history, a CORSIA-certified batch of sustainable aviation fuel was delivered to a commercial airline. American Airlines took possession of a batch of Neste MY Sustainable Aviation FuelTM at San Francisco Int'l Airport.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation and Baker Hughes Partner To Reduce Emissions From Flaring Operations

Methane is one of the most harmful forms of emissions — 86 times more potent than carbon dioxide over a 20-year period*. Incomplete combustion of flared gas is one of the major source of methane emissions across the oil and gas industry.

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Environment

CEOs of Major U.S. Companies Press for Ambitious Federal Climate Package as Key Senators Negotiate

By signing the letter to Chuck Schumer and Nancy Pelosi, some of America’s top business leaders personally joined the substantial corporate advocacy for Congress to pass ambitious federal climate and clean energy investments.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Two Socials in ESG: They Don't Jive

Social measure of ESG is a complex & key metric, companies that want to improve their social performance should split their analysis into different parts.

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Health & Healthcare

Pioneering Paths Forward in Immunology

At Bristol Myers Squibb, we are building a portfolio grounded in pathbreaking science that addresses unmet needs for people living with immune-mediated diseases in rheumatology, gastroenterology, dermatology and neurology.

Environment

Harnessing Built Heritage for Climate Action

This year ICOMOS (International Council on Monuments and Sites) selected Heritage and Climate as their overarching theme for World Heritage Day.

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Environment

EPA Issues Interim Health Advisory Levels for Select PFAS

On June 15, 2022, the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued interim Health Advisory Levels (HALs) for four per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) that replace those issued in 2016.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

Rockwell Automation Among 2022 Cogswell Award Winners for Outstanding Industrial Security

The U.S. Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA) has named Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK) a 2022 James S. Cogswell Outstanding Industrial Security Achievement Award winner.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Keysight Accelerates Innovation to Connect & Secure the World

Keysight helps build a better planet through our sustainably developed electronic measurement solutions that accelerate innovations to change lives, secure the world and connect people across the globe.

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Innovation & Technology

Wireless in the Wild

On this episode of Mobile Diaries, Shawna and Jason are joined by Jay Christianson to talk about how mobile technology really has helped many connect with nature via the latest connectivity capabilities, even in the remotest of regions.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Blackstone Announces $400 Million Investment in Xpansiv, the Leading Global Carbon and Environmental Commodities Exchange Platform

Blackstone announced that funds managed by Blackstone Energy Partners (“Blackstone”) have committed $400 million to lead a strategic investment in Xpansiv Limited (“Xpansiv”).

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Hershey Recognized as a Leading Community-Minded Company for the 10th Consecutive Year

The Hershey Company celebrated its 10th year of being named an honoree of The Civic 50 by Points of Light, the world's largest non-profit dedicated to accelerating people-powered change.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Southern Company Once Again Earns Top 20 National Ranking of Companies for Diversity by DiversityInc, Marking Seven Consecutive Years of Recognition

Southern Company has been named among the Top 50 Companies for Diversity by DiversityInc, moving up to number 19 on its 2022 list.

Research, Reports & Publications

Stewards of Life Out Here: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Honoring the unique contributions our Team Members, customers, communities and suppliers make to our company and our culture.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

NBCUniversal News Group and W.K. Kellogg Foundation Join Forces in Support of Racial Healing

NBCUniversal News Group and the W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF) have entered into an editorial collaboration to promote the dialogue around racial equity issues and help to advance racial healing.

Environment

Water Smarter: Simple Tips To Spruce Up Your Sprinkler System

When it comes to a home’s irrigation system, a little maintenance goes a long way. Cracks in pipes can lead to costly leaks, and broken sprinkler heads can waste water and money.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Why I Champion Women's Financial Equality (And You Should, Too)

During the coming PNC Women in Business Week, and throughout the year, PNC will continue its efforts to support women as employees, as business owners and executives, and as financial consumers, as we work to accelerate women's financial equality.

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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Making Sustainability a Key Part of B2B Sales Conversations

There’s no question that sustainability is an increasingly urgent priority for corporations, as regulators, boards, investors and consumers demand more sustainable ways of doing business.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Sappi North America Releases 2021 Sustainability Report, Earns Top Rating for Sustainable Practices

Sappi North America, Inc. released its 2021 Sustainability Report, which incudes the highest possible rating from EcoVadis, the world’s most trusted provider of business sustainability ratings.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Story Behind ‘The Park Bench’: Aflac’s Short Film About Sickle Cell Disease

In case you missed it, Grammy® award-winning artist NAS shared his personal connection to the message behind our award-winning short film about sickle cell, The Park Bench, during the BET Awards.

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Environment

Pitney Meadows Community Farm Adds New Irrigation System Thanks to Green Mountain Energy Sun Club Grant

Pitney Meadows Community Farm, Inc. (PMCF) recently added new solar-powered wells and retrofitted existing wells to allow the farm to expand, while reducing its environmental impact thanks to a grant of nearly $50,000 from Green Mountain Energy Sun Club.

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