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Health & Healthcare

From Misdiagnosis to Building a Support System: Royce Thomas' Experience Living With Psoriasis

When a new “rash” appears on the skin, many people may not associate it with psoriasis.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Bayer to Create Ag Biologicals Powerhouse Partnership With Ginkgo Bioworks, Advancing Joyn Bio Technology Platforms

Bayer announced that the company is pursuing an agreement whereby Ginkgo Bioworks will acquire Bayer’s West Sacramento Biologics Research & Development (R&D) site and internal discovery and lead optimization platform.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

EarthX Helps Tonga Rebuild After Volcano With #TongaStrong

Moana Pasifika and sponsor EarthX announced their first collaborative initiative, #TongaStrong, a joint- fundraising campaign designed to support the Tonga people as they rebuild their communities in the aftermath of January’s volcanic eruption.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Comcast NBCUniversal Named One of the Top 20 Best Companies to Work for by Great Places to Work and Fortune

Comcast NBCUniversal was named number 16 on the ‘100 Best Companies to Work For’ list by Great Place to Work and Fortune, up five spots from last year.

Events, Media & Communications

Naomi Osaka Says Tennis Changed Her Life — So She's Extending Same Opportunities to Young Girls

Naomi Osaka started playing tennis at age three, but the journey from beginner to four-time Grand Slam winner wasn't easy.

Research, Reports & Publications

TCFD Guidance Not "Necessarily Clear" As Mandatory Disclosures Loom

The UK’s introduction of a mandate on climate-related financial disclosures could pose an initial challenge to organisations due to unclear guidance, according to Justin Elks, risk consulting partner at Crowe.

Diversity & Inclusion

Kathy Kay: Ready for Any Challenge

One day, a letter arrived at high schooler Kathy Kay's Detroit home, inviting her to a retreat sponsored by Focus: HOPE.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Volunteer Spotlight: R. Mitchell Thomas, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts

This National Volunteer Month, hear how five-time Common Impact volunteer R. Mitchell Thomas of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts applies his specialized expertise to enhance the work of nonprofits like Legendary Legacies.

Events, Media & Communications

Submit Your 3BL Forum: Brands Taking Stands® Speaker Proposal Today

Unique conversations, diverse perspectives and breakthrough thinking are just a few of the reasons why speakers are so integral to the 3BL Forum: Brands Taking Stands® experience.

Environment

A More Meaningful Earth Day Demands Collective Accountability

VMware share Earth Day has helped raise awareness about the health of our planet and our impact on it for decades.

Environment

Innovating for a Smarter Future - Earth Day 2022

What will happen to the devices that are being used today? Where will they be in 10 years? Or 20?

Research, Reports & Publications

KB Home Releases 15th Annual Sustainability Report, Detailing Industry-leading Sustainability Efforts to Build Better Homes, Better Communities and a Better Future

KB Home (NYSE: KBH) today announced the publication of its 15th Annual Sustainability Report, the longest-running publication of its kind in the homebuilding industry.

Environment

Energy Efficiency Ahead of Schedule: How Hershey Employees in Brazil Are Creating Long-Lasting Change for the Environment

In 2021, we joined a challenge to reduce energy intensity by 10% within five years. The Hershey Brazil manufacturing team achieved that goal four years ahead of schedule through the work of innovative employees and the support of Hershey Green Teams.

Energy

Tetra Tech's Erin Toelke Discusses Challenges, Innovations, and Emerging Technologies for Solar Energy Development

In a career spanning 25 years, Erin Toelke is a vice president of energy programs and Tetra Tech’s solar market lead.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

ReGrained Celebrates Earth Day With Its First Pledge to Upcycle More Than Ten Million Pounds of Overlooked Food by 2025

ReGrained is celebrating Earth Day with a pledge to rescue more than ten-million pounds of food—from overlooked and undervalued supply chains like brewer’s spent grain—and develop them into commercially viable ingredients that close the loop.

Environment

Northern Trust Donates $50,000 to Everglades Foundation; Part of Decades-Long Investment in Florida

As Northern Trust celebrates 50 years in the state of Florida, it announced a donation of $50,000 to the Everglades Foundation, which seeks to protect and restore America’s Everglades.

Environment

Truist Chairman and CEO Bill Rogers: “We Want the Earth, and Everyone on It, to Thrive.”

Let’s think of every day as Earth Day, and keep creating and sustaining an environment that can provide resources—natural and financial—for us all.

Environment

DuPont Chief Technology and Sustainability Officer Alexa Dembek Discusses Earth Day Investments

This Earth Day is a day of reflection, celebration, and most importantly, action to Invest in Our Planet - because when you invest in something, you make it stronger.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Kohler Co. Applies Sustainable Practices in Manufacturing, Product Innovation and Waste Reduction

This Earth Day, the global company celebrates its associates, communities and sustainability initiatives that continue Kohler’s longstanding belief that being a responsible steward of the environment and a leader in business can go hand-in-hand.

Environment

Keysight and Earth Day 2022: Invest in Our Planet

Keysight is helping to build a better planet by accelerating innovation to connect and secure the world and employing a global business framework of ethical, environmentally sustainable, and socially responsible operations.

Environment

Tetra Tech Releases Our 2022 Sustainability Report and 2030 Goals

Tetra Tech’s 2022 Sustainability Report shares our achievements and progress toward meeting our environmental, social, and governance goals for 2030.

Environment

AMD Celebrates Earth Day 2022

The theme for Earth Day 2022 is “Invest In Our Planet.” AMD has a long history of investing in environmental sustainability, dating back to our first sustainability report in 1995.

Environment

Investing in Our Planet Through Science and Innovation

We have one planet with finite resources. Our collective call to action is urgent.

Environment

Alibaba Group Earth Day Roundup: Alibaba To Share Green Patents; Lazada Says No to Plastic! Ele.me Rolls Out Low-Carbon Points Program

This week, Alibaba promised to make nine green data center patents freely available, including designs for liquid cooling machines and hard drive power regulators.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Supporting Our Associates, Customers and Communities to Achieve a Bright Financial Future

April is Financial Literacy Month. A nationwide, collaborative event, in which organizations across the country will come together to promote financial wellness through a variety of initiatives.

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.
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