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Energy

Cummins HELM™ Platforms: Driving Efficiency and Reducing Emissions Across Multiple Fuel Options

In 2024, Cummins Inc. made an exciting announcement that will reshape the commercial transportation landscape. Cummins HELM™ Platforms are designed to help our customers reach their sustainability goals while meeting diverse business needs.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Cintas and GENYOUth Unite To Combat Student Hunger at Taste of the NFL

In the heart of vibrant New Orleans, where the streets were full of soulful jazz and scents of delectable cuisines, Cintas took part in the Taste of the NFL event through its partnership with GENYOUth to help support its goal of ending student hunger.

Education

Bacardi Launches Hospitality Accelerator Program To Elevate Bermuda’s Hospitality Professionals

Family-owned Bacardi, proudly announces the launch of its Hospitality Accelerator Program, an advanced training initiative designed to elevate industry professionals and strengthen Bermuda’s hospitality sector.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Behind the Lens: How Taylore C.Y. Evans Turned a Passion into Her Profession

Everything we do at GoDaddy—from the products we create to the guidance we provide—is rooted in empowering entrepreneurs. And what truly brings that mission to life for me is meeting those entrepreneurs. Hearing their stories firsthand is both inspiring and deeply insightful.

Events, Media & Communications

World's Leading CEOs Examine Purpose-Driven Leadership in Today’s Global Climate

This closed-door, CEO-only session provided a distinct opportunity for CEOs to discuss how they can connect their investments in their people and communities and their corporate purpose to the business strategy.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Driving Sustainability: Lenovo Innovates With Bamboo Fiber and Ocean-Bound Plastic To Revolutionize Packaging

Packaging has been identified as a significant environmental aspect under Lenovo’s EMS.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Rockwell Automation Partners With PFi To Streamline Wastewater Treatment for Major Beverages Company

Australian industrial innovator, Products for Industry (PFi), recently developed what is believed to be a world-first, pure titanium, cross-flow membrane solution for wastewater treatment.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Investing in the Next Generation of Leaders: Black History Month

Did you know, HBCUs, while representing less than 3% of colleges in the country, produce 46% of Black women engineers. We’re thrilled to kick off the second year of our partnership with HBCU Heroes as part of our ongoing celebration of #BlackHistoryMonth.

Environment

Embracing Nature: Chemours’ Work To Enhance Nature in Its Communities

At the recent GreenBiz25 conference, I had the privilege to lead a break-out session on nature case studies and join a panel to discuss integrating nature into corporate strategy.

Health & Healthcare

Spreading Hope: How Teva Is Improving Access to Medicines Across the Globe

In high-income countries, more than 80% of children diagnosed with cancer will survive. Yet in some low- and middle-income countries, this number tragically drops to 20%.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Saint-Gobain Video Series: Journey to 2030: The Circular Economy and Our Glass

In 2023, Saint-Gobain North America began a recycling program between automotive glass subsidiary Saint-Gobain Sekurit and building products subsidiary, CertainTeed Insulation. Because of these efforts, our CertainTeed plant in Chowchilla, CA is lowering scope 2 & 3 emissions.

Innovation & Technology

Carnival Corporation Helping To Drive Significant Operational Efficiencies With Advanced Hull Technology & Enhanced Hull Maintenance

arnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world's largest cruise company, is advancing greater fuel efficiency for propulsion through innovative hull designs and new hardware and technology, along with underwater drone inspection and cleaning trials.

Education

Empower Students With Free Resources To Thrive in Today’s Digital World From the New Digital Citizenship Initiative by Discovery Education With Verizon and Fortinet

Discovery Education, the creator of essential K-12 solutions used in classrooms around the world, today announced the launch of a new Digital Citizenship Initiative.

Environment

DP World Powers Up Sustainability in Santos With Advanced Electrification Projects

DP World in Brazil has taken a significant step toward its goal of carbon neutrality by 2040 with the electrification of its Rubber Tired Gantry (RTG) cranes at the Santos terminal.

Research, Reports & Publications

The Digital HR Frontier

Unlock the future of human resources with our whitepaper, "The digital HR frontier." Discover how cutting-edge technologies like predictive AI, generative AI, machine learning and large language models are transforming HR practices.

Education

More Than 6,000 Athletes Engaged in Anti-Corruption Education Programmes at Gangwon 2024 and Paris 2024

Over 6,000 athletes and members of their entourage have taken part in educational activities on the prevention of competition manipulation during 2024, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced on International Anti-Corruption Day (IACD).

Social Impact & Volunteering

Duke Energy Expands Assistance Programs for Customers in Need

Duke Energy is committed to serving its customers and communities and offers programs and resources to help customers who may be experiencing trouble paying utility expenses due to financial hardships.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Bacardi Announces a New Era for MARTINI®

Family-owned spirits company, Bacardi is meeting consumer demand for lighter, more premium drinks and evolving drinking occasions by building on the premium credentials of MARTINI, one of the most iconic brands in its portfolio and in the world of drinks.

Innovation & Technology

Victoria’s Secret Launches First Digital Product Passports

VS&Co is launching its first Digital Product Passport (DPP) in February 2025 on select collections including VS Signature Cotton T-shirt Bras and the VSX Featherweight Max Sports Bras.

Health & Healthcare

2025 Community Routes: Access to Mental Health Care Grants Awarded to Clinics in Alabama, Mississippi, and Texas, Funded by Teva Pharmaceuticals

Direct Relief, Teva Pharmaceuticals, and the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (NAFC) today announced the funding of Community Routes: Access to Mental Health Care grants, awarding $75,000 to each of 11 free and charitable clinics/pharmacies.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Aflac Voices — Andy Glaub: We Will

Last year, I stood onstage in Atlanta in front of 1,000 producers and talked about the mindset I had locked in for the year: “We will.”

And while it was meant to be a sort of rally cry as we marched toward success, it’s also a mantra I’ve carried with me throughout my career.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Veolia North America Celebrates National Engineers Week

Each February, we celebrate National Engineers Week as a way to inspire future engineers, highlighting the career paths of employees across Veolia North America, including their successes, lessons learned and advice for the next generation.

Innovation & Technology

ER2: Transforming Communities Through Technology and Service

In the rapidly evolving world of technology and sustainability, Electronic Responsible Recyclers (ER2) has earned the prestigious FedEx Champion of Global Entrepreneurship award.

Sustainable Development Goals

Southwire Achieves Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) Validation

The Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has validated that the science-based greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets submitted by Southwire, North America’s leading wire and cable company, conform with the SBTi Criteria and Recommendations.

Research, Reports & Publications

Behind America’s Small Businesses: Agile, Hungry, and Eager for More Support

Despite the economy's deep reliance on small businesses, it can be difficult as a small business owner to connect the dots between the solutions available and how to effectively unlock their potential.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Community Impact
    Advancing our communities worldwide through philanthropic investments, partnerships, and employee volunteerism.
  2. Building a Sustainable Future | Decarbonizing the Built Environment
    The building sector accounts for nearly 40% of carbon emissions and nearly 50% of the consumption of natural resources. The industry stands at a...
  3. Collaboration and Partnership
    Cascale shares updates on its strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders geared toward shifting the industry into one that gives back more than...
  4. Advocacy
    Position Action Against Hunger as a leading advocate for policy change and investment—calling for increased public health spending, improved nutrition...
  5. Opportunity for All
    At Trane Technologies, uplifting our communities and workforce is the key to our continued success. We focus on broadening access to education...
  6. Responsible Investing
    Responsible Investing
  7. KeyBank Foundation: Helping Communities Thrive through Education, Workforce Development, and Service
    KeyBank Foundation helps build thriving communities by supporting organizations and programs that foster thriving students and a thriving workforce...
  8. Sustainability Insights
    General sustainability insights.
  9. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  10. Corporate Social Responsibility
    Whirlpool Corporation has several CSR partners including United Way, Habitat for Humanity International, Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Consulada...
  11. Sustainable Operations
    ops-related sustainability content (e.g., new electric equipment, decarb efforts, etc.)
  12. 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...
  13. PSEG Strength in Service, Sandy and Beyond
    Ten years after Superstorm Sandy raged across the East Coast, PSE&G continues to protect customers’ utility service from the damaging impact of...
  14. Health & Nutrition
    Be the leading nutritious and sustainable product development partner for our customers, developing industry leading solutions that enable the...
  15. Aflac Stories
    Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.