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Green Infrastructure

Reshaping Water Use Using Technology

In support of Dow’s 2025 World-Leading Operations Goal to reduce its freshwater intake intensity by 20% at key water-stressed sites, the site in Böhlen, Germany, had started a collaboration project called “Reshape water use.”

Innovation & Technology

Google Voice Scams Continue to Target Consumers

Google voice scams are on the rise. NortonLifeLock Cares partners with Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC) to support identity theft research, awareness-raising efforts, and victim support services.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Letters: Path Out of Poverty Runs Through Early Childhood Education (The Advocate)

Over half (57%) of Louisiana children lived in financial hardship pre-pandemic — the HIGHEST rate in the nation — according to a new report from Louisiana United Ways, United For ALICE and Entergy Corp.

Diversity & Inclusion

Hispanic Federation and Comcast NBCUniversal Announce New Partnership to Advance Digital Equity Among Latino Communities Nationwide

Today, the Hispanic Federation (HF), in partnership with Comcast NBCUniversal Telemundo, announced the launch of the Latino Digital Equity Centers Initiative to strengthen workforce development and digital training programs in the Latino community.

Innovation & Technology

Deloitte Launches New ESG Accelerators for Workiva Platform Users Working To Establish or Enhance Accounting, Financial and Regulatory Reporting

As an extension of Deloitte and Workiva’s existing strategic alliance, Deloitte has built four new accelerators for use on the Workiva platform focused on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) accounting and financial reporting and compliance.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

State of the Union on Crypto and the Environment

Here's a message from the LBX Editorial team about the current "State of the Union' as it relates to crypto and its environmental impacts:

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Sustainability, Why It Makes Business Sense - A Discussion With Students From the University Of St. Gallen

Collaboration and cooperation are essential. Musim Mas supports the Indonesian government initiatives to improve smallholder livelihoods, and that is why we expanded our outreach to a district level.

Events, Media & Communications

Showing their skills

The 2022 Aerospace Maintenance Competition hosted teams from around the world to test their aviation maintenance skills and knowledge. This year, American Airlines sent six teams to compete, including its first all-female and all-Hispanic teams.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Enbridge and Humble Midstream to Develop Low-carbon Hydrogen and Ammonia Production and Export Facilities at Enbridge Ingleside Energy Center

Enbridge Inc. and Humble Midstream, LLC are pleased to announce the joint development and marketing of a low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia production and export facility.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Culture Plays a Key Role in Attracting Early Career Tech Talent

Early career professionals in particular value a workplace that not only aligns with their values, but also supports career growth. Yonas Habte, an IT associate at Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK), exemplifies that thinking.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Scotiabank and YMCA Announce $2.15 Million Partnership To Help Increase School Graduation Among Vulnerable Youth

Scotiabank announced a community investment of $2.15 million to the YMCA Alternative Suspension (AS) program, an initiative founded on the principle that traditional suspensions from school are missed opportunities for students, their families, their school, and their community.

Environment

Benchmark ESG on Simplifying Emissions Reporting: How to Ensure You're Prepared for the SEC's Scope 3 Mandate

Allie Wiegel, Senior Project Manager and part of Antea Group's Climate Change Advisory team, worked with Benchmark ESG to provide insights on how companies can simplify Scope 3 and ensure you’re capturing relevant, precise data.

Environment

Cummins' Destination Zero Strategy Comes to Life at Clean Transportation Expo

Cummins Inc.’s Destination Zero strategy to reduce greenhouse gases (GHGs) and improve air quality for key on-highway markets is on full display this week at the Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Expo in Long Beach, California.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Create Your Nonprofit's Strategic Plan With Volunteer Support

Learn how your nonprofit can create a strategic plan with skilled volunteer support in Taproot's upcoming webinar!

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Delivering for Good: Shipping Today's Tech for Tomorrow's Leaders

FIRST® (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) inspires young people to participate in science and technology to motivate career interest in STEM fields.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Industrial Hemp Leader element6 Dynamics 2022 Farm Partner Program to Grow Over Four Million Pounds of Industrial Hemp in 2022

element6 Dynamics 2022 Farm Partner Program to Grow Over Four Million Pounds of Industrial Hemp in 2022

Responsible Production & Consumption

The Consumer Goods Forum Board Issues Statement Asking Scheme Owners to Undergo SSCI Benchmark

CEO members of The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) Board of Directors have today published a statement encouraging relevant supply chain partners to undertake the Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) benchmarking process by the end of 2023.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation Announces $25 Million Commitment to Five Cancer Centers Across America With Goal of Reducing Disparities in Cancer Care in Underserved Communities

The Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation announced today that it will provide $25 million in new grant funding to expand or establish five Ralph Lauren cancer centers, aimed at reducing disparities in cancer care and access across underserved communities in the United States.

Research, Reports & Publications

Aflac 2021 Business & Sustainability Report: Renewable Energy

Aflac is investing in smart environmental solutions that contribute to a sustainable future.

Environment

Major U.S. Companies and Investors Urge Congress to LEAD on Climate

Representatives from more than 100 large companies and investors are meeting with key lawmakers of both parties this week in a united call for Congress to pass an ambitious package of federal clean energy, transportation, infrastructure, and advanced manufacturing investments.

Health & Healthcare

Illumina Partners With Allelica, Inc.

Customers and our partners represent the heartbeat of Illumina. They help us advance our mission to improve human health through unlocking the power of the genome.

Innovation & Technology

5 Ways Cisco Is Increasing Product Energy Efficiency

A key priority for Cisco is continuing to improve the performance of our products while maintaining, or decreasing, their energy use.

Social Impact & Volunteering

AllianceBernstein Partners With Second Harvest Food Bank

This past month, AB’s senior leaders gathered in Nashville for an annual offsite meeting, and spent a day partnering with Second Harvest Food Bank to pack +2,200 weekend meals for Middle Tennessee children in need.

Innovation & Technology

The Evolution of Automation on the Farm

In addition to the unfolding impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, ongoing pressures due to climate change, labor shortages, socio-political instability, and other market disruptions are threatening our food system.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Financed Emissions: A New Standard for Calling Balls and Strikes

A new standard exists to give us honest and transparent reporting when it comes to financed emissions.

Latest Campaigns

  1. KeyBank's Community Investment
    In states where Key has a presence, there are approximately 1.7 million low- to moderate-income (LMI) households. Many LMI individuals don’t have bank...
  2. PNC: Commitment to Early Childhood Education
    We're focusing on early learning to help children succeed. Research has shown that the first five years of a child's life is critical to long-term...
  3. 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...
  4. Cascale Events
    Cascale organizes and participates in a series of events, leveraging its position as a global convener of close to half the sector to bring together...
  5. Sustainability
    Leading the logistics sector towards a more sustainable future by investing in innovative green technologies, enhancing operational efficiency, and...
  6. ESG Voices: Short Podcasts Addressing the Opportunities and Challenges of ESG
    This podcast series takes a deep dive into the opportunities and challenges of ESG and what it means for businesses and communities through interviews...
  7. 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...
  8. KeyBank's Community Investment
    In states where Key has a presence, there are approximately 1.7 million low- to moderate-income (LMI) households. Many LMI individuals don’t have bank...
  9. 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...
  10. Biomimicry and Ray of Hope Accelerator
    The Ray C. Anderson Foundation has partnered with the Biomimicry Institute to create the Ray of Hope Accelerator, designed to bring commercially...
  11. Drive for MPC
    At Marathon Petroleum, our professional truck drivers share one common vision: no accidents, no injuries, and no harm to the environment. We’re proud...
  12. Goals That Inspire: Environmental Stewardship
    Through our Goals That Inspire we have established aggressive commitments with targeted and measurable metrics which will require innovation...
  13. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  14. Social Impact at Mastercard
    At Mastercard, we’re powering economies and empowering people, building a sustainable economy where everyone prospers.
  15. 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...