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Environment

What You Need To Know About Ethylene Oxide: Health Impacts, Lawsuits, and Environmental Regulations

Recently, there has been an increase in lawsuits related to ethylene oxide exposure, with individuals and communities seeking compensation for the health effects they have suffered from occupational or other environmental exposures.

Sustainable Development Goals

How Tony’s Chocolonely Safeguards Its Sustainability Mission for Sweeter Success

Excitement surrounding Tony’s Chocolonely golden shares may be reminiscent of the fictional Willy Wonka’s golden tickets, but the Dutch chocolate firm’s rewards will see greater longevity and social impact.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Otis Named One of the World’s Best Employers

Companies place great value in the opinions of their employees because they have firsthand knowledge of the corporate culture.

Sustainable Development Goals

Climate Talks: Countdown to COP28. Ermenegilda Boccabella on Anticipations for COP, Insights Into the Global Stocktake, and the Cost of Inaction

As part of our ‘Climate Talks’ series ahead of COP28, we chatted to Ermenegilda Boccabella, who recently joined South Pole as Director of Public Affairs, to discuss her background, the global stocktake and her anticipations for COP28.

Energy

City, Entergy New Orleans Complete Final Installation of Level 2 Public EV Charging Program

Entergy New Orleans, in partnership with the City of New Orleans, has installed 30 charging stations at 25 locations across the city to complete the state’s first utility-owned public electric vehicle charging program.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Housing Impact Fund II Completes First Property Investment With Support From Local Investors, Including PNC Bank

PNC Bank’s recent $8 million equity investment in Housing Impact Fund II (HIF II) is helping bring tangibility to the fund’s vision to preserve Naturally Occurring Affordable Housing (NOAH) in Charlotte and Mecklenburg County.

Research, Reports & Publications

GoDaddy Venture Forward Report | Summer 2023 | U.S. Edition: GoDaddy Special Report, The Changing American Dream

GoDaddy conducted a survey of online and physical-presence U.S. small business owners in June 2023 to understand their motivations behind entrepreneurship and the latest perceptions of the American Dream.

Health & Healthcare

Think Pink: Quest Supports Women’s Breast & Heart Initiative’s National Pink Day Wellness Event

As part of the National Pink Day event, WBHI–a Quest for Health Equity (Q4HE) grantee–offered no-cost mammograms by appointment and incorporated additional health screenings to offer a more comprehensive preventive care approach, including heart screenings.

Responsible Production & Consumption

JBL & Stella McCartney: A Fusion of Style, Sustainability, and Sound in Paris

In a blend of legacies and visions, JBL was proud to deliver professional audio to Stella McCartney’s Summer 2024 runway show on October 2nd amidst the French capital's iconic fashion streets. This was no ordinary runway event; it was a captivating tale where fashion met sound.

Health & Healthcare

How Do Genetic Factors Play a Role in Chronic Pain and Opioid Use Disorder?

Emma Johnson, PhD, assistant professor of Psychiatry at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, was thrilled to win Illumina’s Polygenic Risk Scores Research Grant Contest.

Responsible Production & Consumption

October Fairtrade Month Virtual Event To Feature Stories and Calls to Action From the Next Generation of Farmers

Fairtrade America and Fairtrade Canada today announced plans to co-host a virtual event providing those who share a hope for a better world the opportunity to hear from next generation Fairtrade farmers.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Whole Planet Foundation Aims To Empower an Additional 300,000 People To Strengthen Vulnerable Communities by 2030

October marks the annual celebration of the funding of Whole Planet Foundation. It is a time to appreciate and reflect on the mission milestones we have reached together, and a time to recalibrate and identify a path forward to continue the work we set out to do.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KeyBank Celebrates Opening of New, Full-Service, State-of-the-Art Branch in Schenectady with $45,000 in Donations to Local Non-Profits

As part of the grand opening, the KeyBank Foundation donated $20,000 to the Medical Care Program at Bethesda House of Schenectady. This grant will help Bethesda House continue to offer in-house medical and psychiatric care for guests and residents.

Events, Media & Communications

Activating Brand Purpose, Sundowners & S'mores and More – Don't Miss 3BL at SB'23 San Diego!

In just a few days 3BL will join hundreds of prominent brands and industry leaders for SB’23 San Diego, a vibrant and action-packed 4-day event boasting an array of keynote speakers, immersive breakouts, hands-on workshops, and special events.

Energy

A New Way To Harness the Sun’s Power? Floating Solar

In Bartow, Fla., there’s a buzz around Hines Energy Complex. Not from the hum of machinery, but from a new kind of solar array. Instead of sprawling over fields, 1,872 solar panels float effortlessly on a 1,200-acre pond, creating clean power.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Whirlpool Corporation Named a 2023 Top Company for Executive Women by Seramount

Whirlpool Corporation was recently named to the 2023 Seramount Top Companies for Executive Women list. The award recognizes the company for its inclusive hiring practices and significant progress in culture and commitment.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Forbes 100 Most Powerful Women

Tapestry congratulates its CEO, Joanne Crevoiserat, for being named one of Forbes 100 Most Powerful Women in business! AS CEO, She leads the Executive Committee and Tapestry’s overall strategic direction, including the Company’s futurespeed plan which rests on five pillars

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Empowering Young Women Around the World To Surf Smart

It's International Day of the Girl! At Gen, one way we support young women is by providing the tools they need to stay safe online. Norton, one of our leading Cyber Safety brands, collaborates with the World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts on Surf Smart 2.0

Events, Media & Communications

Lisa Morden: “Our Heritage Is Rooted in Building Sustainability Into Our Business Model”

Lisa Morden, vice president of safety, sustainability and occupational health, recently joined the 5th annual Economist Impact ESG and Climate Risk Week for the virtual panel

Education

“Every Girl Has a Right To Be Respected”

Energy

Baker Hughes: Wells2Watts Commissions Geothermal Closed-Loop Test Facility, Enters Testing Phase To Scale Renewable Electric Power

Baker Hughes, an energy technology company, announced Wednesday the completion of the test well for the geothermal energy consortium Wells2Watts.

Research, Reports & Publications

Progress Toward Vision 2030: Improve Our Climate Impact and Advance Water Stewardship

Several of our mills successfully reduced their water usage in 2022 and have developed best practices that are useful for our enterprise-wide knowledge sharing.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

KeyBank to Present Community Lending Days in Utah

KeyBank will present Community Lending Days across the State of Utah in October. Various KeyBank Community Development Loan Officers will offer advice and details on products and assistance programs available to homebuyers.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Tork Launches New Expert Service for Restaurants To Show How Better Hygiene Leads To Better Staff and Guest Experience

Tork, an Essity brand, announced the launch of Tork WorkflowTM for Restaurants, an expert consultation designed to improve experiences for both guests and staff, maximize operational efficiency, and ensure a hygienic and sustainable environment throughout restaurants.

Research, Reports & Publications

Building Trust and Value Through Dialogue and Collaboration

Enbridge is committed to clear, honest, respectful and timely engagement with Indigenous nations and regional stakeholders— including landowners, governments and communities—near our projects and operations.

Latest Campaigns

  1. 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...
  2. Nutrition and Health
    Focus on preventing and treating malnutrition across life stages. Highlights include early detection, community-based treatment (e.g., MUAC screening...
  3. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  4. Kingfisher Around the World
    The SCS Kingfisher certification mark is showing up on an increasing number of products around the world. It differentiates companies that are making...
  5. Mary Kay Ash Foundation: Creating a Safer, Healthier World for Women
    In the U.S. and around the world, Mary Kay remains steadfast in its commitment to ending the cycle of domestic violence and finding cures for cancers...
  6. Aflac Stories
    Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.
  7. Key Supports Affordable Housing
    KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment helps fulfill Key’s purpose to help clients and communities thrive by financing projects that...
  8. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  9. 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...
  10. 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...
  11. PSEG People & Communities
    PSEG is committed to improving the lives of our customers, our employees and the diverse communities we serve throughout New Jersey and Long Island...
  12. SAP | Climate Action
    Climate change is top of mind for government and business leaders worldwide who are committing to driving down greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through...
  13. FedEx | Advancing Climate Solutions
    Connecting the world responsibly and resourcefully. Sustainable logistics is a health, safety, environmental and economic issue, particularly in...
  14. 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...
  15. Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG)
    The business landscape is reorienting itself and you can almost hear priorities shifting toward change-readiness and the bigger picture. And in this...