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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Singer-Songwriter Ava Paige Makes Music With My Special Aflac Duck®

Nashville singer-songwriter and cancer survivor Ava Paige knows all too well that “the things that make you better don’t come that easily,” a lyric she wrote as part of a song she performed for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals patients, caregivers and health care professionals alongside My Special Aflac Duck®, a robotic companion for pediatric cancer and sickle cell disease patients.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Paychex Named One of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere for the 14th Time

Paychex, Inc. has been recognized by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as one of the 2022 World’s Most Ethical Companies.

Diversity & Inclusion

Duke Energy Teammates Show Support for Diversity and Inclusion

Duke Energy teammates are sponsoring and attending Pride Month parades and festivals, but it is far from the only work they do to support the LGBTQ+ community.

Diversity & Inclusion

Whirlpool Corporation's PRIDE Network Employee Resource Group for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Ally Employees Was Established in 1999

Whirlpool Corporation's PRIDE Network employee resource group for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, and ally employees was established in 1999 as GLOW (Gays & Lesbians Of Whirlpool).

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Land Betterment Impact Minute #38: Creating Powerful Change Through Business With Russ Stoddard

How you use your business to make positive ESG change with Russ Stoddard author of “Rise Up” and Founder of Oliver Russell.

Innovation & Technology

10 Ways Autonomy Is Changing Agriculture

In fact, automating agricultural equipment can require more advanced artificial intelligence and machine learning capabilities than automating transportation. In addition to safety and object perception/avoidance,

Responsible Production & Consumption

Partnering with O-I Glass, Repeat Glass Launches Recycling Subscription Service in Cleveland

Partnering with O-I, Pennsylvania’s CAP Glass Recycling, and the Glass Recycling Foundation, Jamie Arnold was determined to create a local, closed-loop economy for glass packaging.

Education

Verizon Innovative Learning Celebrates 10 Years and $1B in Contributions to Education

Today, Verizon is celebrating 10 years of its award-winning education initiative focused on addressing barriers to digital inclusion: Verizon Innovative Learning.

Energy

A Decade After Superstorm Sandy, New Jersey's Infrastructure Is Considerably More Prepared for Hurricane Season

Ten years after Superstorm Sandy raged across the East Coast, PSE&G continues to protect customers’ utility service from the damaging impact of extreme weather by strengthening and upgrading its infrastructure.

Environment

See How Medtronic Employees Are Advancing Sustainability

When Shona Kamps first looked to get involved with sustainability efforts at Medtronic, she discovered there wasn’t a central group to connect employees with a shared passion for the environment.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Recognizing 2022 World Environment Day Through Kohler Associate Action

This World Environment Day, we celebrated our associates who are driving key environmental sustainability initiatives both here at Kohler and as part of their personal passions in their own communities.

Research, Reports & Publications

Crestwood Publishes 2021 Sustainability Report Highlighting Authentic ESG Progression and Continued Midstream Leadership

Crestwood Equity Partners LP (NYSE: CEQP) announced today the publication of its 2021 sustainability report, furthering its commitment to lead the MLP midstream industry in sustainability.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Climate Action - Ericsson Owns Their Carbon Emissions

In 2021, Ericsson expanded its carbon neutral target for own operations into the Net Zero emissions target for own activities by 2030.

Energy

Renewables: Clean, Green, Everlasting Power

At Enbridge, we’re actively seeking new and improved ways to deliver energy safely, responsibly and sustainably—and that includes supplying the grid with the clean, green, everlasting power of renewables.

Research, Reports & Publications

Truist's 2021 ESG and CSR Report Highlights Progress, Community Care Across Financial Inclusion, DEI, and Climate Priorities

Truist Financial Corporation has released its 2021 ESG and CSR Report, highlighting the company's steadfast commitment to enhancing ESG and CSR efforts for all Truist stakeholders.

Research, Reports & Publications

Survey of Human Resource Executives and Office Workers Suggests Employee Health May be a Key Ingredient to Addressing the "Great Resignation"

"2022 Health at Work" report from Quest Diagnostics reveals the attitudes and expectations of HR executive decision makers and employees about the changing world of work, employee health and COVID-19.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

World Environment Day: Top Tech Organizations Leading the Sustainability Charge

With global energy consumption anticipated to double in the next 30 years, the tech industry is being called upon to deliver sustainable solutions to reduce its carbon footprint.

Environment

EA Global Business Summit 2022: Q&A With Tom Lewis, WSP USA

Tom Lewis will be a key participant in a panel discussion on embedding ESG into infrastructure development and project delivery at the Global Business Summit (23-24 August, Denver). Here he offers a preview of his insights.

Health & Healthcare

BMS' Commitment to Precision Medicine for Patients Living With Immune-Mediated Diseases

Kellie Calderon, MD, executive medical director at Bristol Myers Squibb, has built her career in both clinical practice as well as in the pharmaceutical industry.

Innovation & Technology

Qualcomm Unveils Next Generation Powerline Communication Device To Support Expanding Industry Need for Vehicle to Charging Station Smart-Grid Communications

In continued efforts to support the growing electric vehicle (EV) segment, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. announced a next-generation powerline communication (PLC) device, the QCA7006AQ.

Diversity & Inclusion

Taking Pride in Your Whole Self

Pride Month is a worldwide celebration representing many things to members and allies of the LGBTQIA+ community.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Keysight Technologies Recognized for Supplier Excellence by Texas Instruments

Keysight Technologies, Inc. announced the company has received a 2021 Supplier Excellence Award from Texas Instruments as part of its annual supplier awards program and their highest level of supplier recognition.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Home Depot Supplier Showcase: Bonnie Plants Helps Shape the Future of Gardening With a Focus on Giving Back

“There’s nothing quite like growing delicious, fresh food, right at home,” says Mike Sutterer, president and CEO of Bonnie Plants

Research, Reports & Publications

Essity's Journey to Net Zero: Fossil Fuel Free Production

Going fossil free in a traditionally energy intensive industry is one of our most important and challenging tasks in becoming net zero emitters by 2050. We are committed to redefining the standards of the industry and investing in new technology.

Diversity & Inclusion

Åsa Norrie: “Everything Is Possible”

When Åsa Norrie was named regional CEO for the Principal® Global Investors European money management business in June 2021, she took stock of the challenges.

Latest Campaigns

  1. 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...
  2. Accelerating access to healthcare technology
    We believe technology can help close the world’s health gaps. By putting people first, we find new ways to advance health while reducing costs. And...
  3. IWBI | WELL Building Standard
    Our built environment can shape our habits and choices, regulate our sleep-wake cycle, drive us toward healthy and unhealthy choices, and passively...
  4. 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...
  5. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  6. Aflac Stories
    Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.
  7. Kids to College Powered by Entergy
    Entergy believes in the dreams of the families we serve. Everyone deserves the opportunity to continue their education and, as a corporate leader and...
  8. Financial health
    At Wells Fargo, we're opening pathways to economic advancement for racially and ethnically diverse and low- and moderate-income individuals and...
  9. 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...
  10. 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...
  11. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  12. Health and Safety by Antea Group
    Antea Group's health and safety consultants understand what it takes to help make a positive impact on safety culture. Read blogs, insights, and more...
  13. Corporate Social Responsibility
    Whirlpool Corporation has several CSR partners including United Way, Habitat for Humanity International, Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Consulada...
  14. Arbor Day Foundation News
    Stay up to date on the latest news and events from the Arbor Day Foundation. Subscribe to the Arbor Day e-news arborday.org/accounts/optin.cfm
  15. Integrated Tools
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts to align the industry on a common language to describe sustainability performance to reduce duplication and...