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Innovation & Technology

Thinkabit Lab Inventions: COVID-19 Response - Part 1

In 2020, everyday life was suddenly impacted by COVID-19. Students, naturally observant, were drawn to the pandemic-related problems and inspired to invent relevant and highly valued solutions.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

LA Kings Raise More Than $150,000 for Hydrocephalus Association and Kings Care Foundation at Annual LA Kings 5K in Redondo Beach, Calif.

AEG’s LA Kings recently raised more than $150,000 for the Kings Care Foundation and the Hydrocephalus Association, an organization dedicated to providing support and education to individuals, families and medical professionals dealing with the complex issue of hydrocephalus – a neurological condition that affects over 1 million Americans, at the annual LA Kings 5K on Sept. 18.

Energy

Ørsted and Williams Join Forces to Explore Clean Energy Opportunities in the US

As part of this agreement, the parties are exploring a large-scale wind energy, electrolysis, and synthetic gas-via-methanation co-development in western Wyoming where Williams owns significant land area and natural gas infrastructure.

Events, Media & Communications

Join Us at the Future of Climate Action Event

Responsible Production & Consumption

Australian Cadbury Dairy Milk Blocks to Be Available in Recycled Soft Plastic Packaging

Cadbury’s owner US firm Mondelez International said it had sourced the equivalent of 30% of the plastic needed to wrap the brand’s famous blocks from recycled sources.

Diversity & Inclusion

Oportun Extends a $2 Million Low-Interest Loan to Help Other Community Development Financial Institutions Advance Financial Inclusion

Oportun Financial Corporation announced it is extending a $2 million low-interest loan to the Opportunity Finance Network, used to make loans to other Community Development Financial Institutions serving low- and moderate-income communities.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

New Trades Training Facility in Orlando Expands Path to Pro Program

The Home Depot Foundation’s nonprofit partner, The Home Builders Institute (HBI), has announced the official opening of its new Orlando-based facility for training people for jobs in construction

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Room to Breathe: Industrial Projects and Communities Are Challenged to Coexist

"That has caused some to go back to the drawing board, while others realize the current operational footprint near an EJ or sensitive community may not be sustainable,” says Sara Mochrie, vice president and environment market director, energy at design firm WSP USA.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Improving Our Workflow: Georgia-Pacific Mill Reduces Water Use by 40% in 10 Weeks

“This project showed the possibilities of what you could do with the water that you already have and not having to add fresh water to it. I believe we can reduce it even more,” he says.

Diversity & Inclusion

Leveling up Girl's Tech Skills Today to Become Tomorrow's Leaders

Want to change the world? The tech world, that is. Support the skills and interests of middle and high school girls!

Innovation & Technology

ArcelorMittal for a Sustainable Future with Schneider Electric

Schneider Electric helps ArcelorMittal modernize its electrical installation in a sustainable way while improving safety, energy efficiency, and productivity.

Green Infrastructure

Introducing the Porter Novelli Focus: Business Action for Climate Crisis

Today, we launch the fourth installment in Porter Novelli’s Focus series that explores American perceptions on business responsibility to solve for the climate crisis – and how individuals are willing to support companies that lead with action.

Innovation & Technology

Cummins Accelerates Work on Hydrogen-Fueled Internal Combustion Engines

Based on next generation platforms, the goal for the new hydrogen engines is to achieve zero carbon emissions, and enhanced power density and improved thermal efficiency.

Sustainable Development Goals

Pandemic Raises Stakes for Success of the SDGs

In this Decade of Action for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), we hear much about how organizations, countries and individuals are stepping up their efforts to achieve the 2030 Agenda.

Environment

Fifth Third Appoints Michele Mullins Climate Risk Officer; Role Reflects Bank's Commitment to Managing Climate Change Risk

Her responsibilities include benchmarking with peer firms and ensuring Fifth Third remains aligned with industry trends, including the Bank’s efforts around publishing the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures report.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Dana Lowell to Lead Zero Emissions for Transit and Rail at WSP USA

Furthering its commitment to help U.S. transportation clients achieve and surpass their emissions and sustainability goals, WSP USA welcomes Dana Lowell to the firm as its zero emission senior technical advisor.

Innovation & Technology

Zero-Energy Devices - A New Opportunity in 6G

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Albertsons Companies Awarded EPA Safer Choice Partner of the Year for the Fourth Time

Albertsons Companies, Inc. (NYSE: ACI) received the Safer Choice Partner of the Year Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the company’s efforts to provide products that use safer chemicals.

Education

CNH Industrial Hosts Virtual Back-To-School Supply Drive

As children across the United States head back to learning, CNH Industrial hosted a virtual back-to-school supply drive to help students in its communities.

Diversity & Inclusion

Bold Chances, Brave Changes

Gabriel Ogama is a “yes” man, in the best way possible. He’s always up for a new challenge, ready to see where it takes him. So far, it’s taken him to a new country, a new hobby (or 10!), and a new career—and we think he’s just getting started.

Sustainable Development Goals

Black & Veatch 2021 Megatrends Report Illuminates Growing Importance, Complementary Nature of Electrification, Decarbonization

Climate change no longer is a nebulous concept, as communities around the globe experience the devastating effects of rising temperatures and increasingly extreme weather events.

Diversity & Inclusion

Arrow Electronics Expands Resources for the Disabled Community Through No Barriers Summit Sponsorship

Arrow Electronics sponsored the 2021 No Barriers Summit, a celebration of accessibility, inclusion and empowerment, held virtually and in-person Aug. 28-30 in Keystone, Colo

Research, Reports & Publications

Qualcomm's Study Highlights 5G As Sustainability Enabler

Qualcomm published a report titled "Environmental sustainability and a greener economy: The transformative role of 5G" that goes beyond the impact on industries efficiencies and looks at 5G as a sustainability driver.

Environment

Conducting a Successful Materiality Assessment: A 7-Step Process

Materiality is a hot topic in the corporate sustainability world, with CSR teams working to meaningfully convey the opportunities and successes to stakeholders. To bring insight and focus to their work, many are utilizing materiality assessments.

Latest Campaigns

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  2. AEG Celebrates Inclusion
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    Southwire was founded in 1950 with the goal of bringing electric light to people who needed it. In 2025, as we celebrate the 75-year history of our...
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  6. Collective Action
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  8. Social Progress
    Social engagement has always been an integral part of our sense of responsibility as a company. We care and we act to do our part to improve the...
  9. People: We Remove Barriers
    We are committed to serving up good for our people and communities, while making room for all people and voices across all aspects of our brands and...
  10. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  11. Enriching Women's Lives
    60 years ago, Mary Kay Ash created an unparalleled opportunity for women to define their own successes and control their own futures. Her vision of...
  12. Technology for Good
    We believe that technology, when thoughtfully and strategically applied, can bring positive, lasting change to people’s lives and communities and...
  13. CACI Celebrates Veterans and Military Families Month
    This Veterans and Military Families Month, we celebrate the strength, dedication, and sacrifices of former service members and their loved ones. CACI...
  14. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  15. Social Progress
    Social engagement has always been an integral part of our sense of responsibility as a company. We care and we act to do our part to improve the...