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Diversity & Inclusion

Empowering Her: How Cintas Became an Employer of Choice for Women

Diverse experiences and perspectives make Cintas the organization that it is today. This has come from intentionally creating a strong culture and committing to developing an environment where employee-partners can thrive.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Aflac a World’s Most Ethical Company for 18th Consecutive Year

Aflac retains its distinction by Ethisphere as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies®. Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, honored Aflac for the 18th consecutive year.

Sustainable Development Goals

A Sustainable Moo-vement: How the Dairy Industry Is Fighting Climate Change

The people who work from sunup to sundown to supply our nation with milk are the backbones of our nation — so much so that in 1938, the playwright Thornton Wilder immortalized the notion of the “milkman” in his Pulitzer Prize-winning play, Our Town.

Innovation & Technology

CNH Brand Launches Virtual Reality and Metaverse Training at Coopavel Rural Show

New Holland, a brand of CNH, attended this year’s Coopavel Rural Show and showcased its latest agricultural innovations – including new precision farming and training innovations in a special digital agriculture area.

Events, Media & Communications

The SEC Watered Down Its Climate Reporting Requirements. Here’s What That Means for Companies.

Scope 3 reporting requirements in California and Europe will likely mean global companies still have to detail supply-chain emissions.

Environment

Coral Emergencies: Mary Kay Powers the Nature Conservancy Game-Changing Work on Super Reefs

The clock is ticking: half of the Earth’s coral reefs and 85% of shellfish reefs have been lost to date. The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and Mary Kay Inc. are urgently working together to protect and restore some of the remaining reefs.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

FedEx To Launch 12th Annual Small Business Grants Program

FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) today announced the upcoming launch of its 12th annual Small Business Grants Program, which will award more than $230,000 in grants and services to ten (10) U.S.- based small businesses.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Huggies® and Bright Horizons® Pilot New Program To Divert Waste From Landfills and Convert Waste-to-Energy in Local Boston Communities

Kimberly-Clark’s U.S. Huggies® brand and select Bright Horizons™ child care centers are teaming up on a new pilot program that aims to offset the environmental impact of used diapers and wipes going to landfill by turning it into electricity, heat or fuel...

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Cintas Named one of America’s Best Workplaces for Women by Newsweek

Cintas Corporation has been recognized again for its commitment to creating an equitable workplace for women employee-partners by being named by Newsweek as one of America’s Best Workplaces for Women.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Walgreens Recognizes Pharmacist’s Curiosity With Highest Honor

Meet Ahlam Antar, pharmacist and registered group supervisor at our Mansfield, Massachusetts, microfulfillment center that fills thousands of prescriptions for Walgreens patients across New England.

Environment

Why Water Is a Critical Business Metric Across All Industries

One key aspect of sustainability reports is the identification of material topics. There are compelling reasons why all companies, regardless of industry, should care about water as a critical business metric.

Events, Media & Communications

TCS’ goIT Monthly Challenge for March: A Call for Greener Cities

The world is rapidly urbanizing, and according to the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, 70% of the global population will be living in cities by 2050.

Environment

The Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable (BIER) Releases the True Cost of Water Toolkit 3.0

The Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable (BIER) released The True Cost of Water Toolkit 3.0 to help beverage facilities better estimate their “true cost” of water.

Health & Healthcare

Partnership Is Key to Caring for Multiple Sclerosis Patients Throughout Their Journey

At Viatris, we work to help people worldwide live healthier at every stage of life. We strive to put the person at the center of their own unique health journey by providing access to high-quality medicines and healthcare solutions.

Environment

Soil Productivity

Soil productivity is protected by minimizing soil erosion. Soil erosion results in the loss of nutrient rich topsoil and organic matter, which reduces long term soil productivity.

Diversity & Inclusion

Home Depot Regional Rental Manager Talks Overcoming Obstacles and Believing in Yourself

“My mother has such a strong work ethic that I could not help but follow her lead,” shares Dominicana Figueroa, regional rental manager at The Home Depot. Dominicana has many accomplishments thus far: being the first person in her family to go to college, earning three degrees.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

2023 Subaru Love Promise® Retailer of the Year

The award goes to Subaru of Las Vegas for weaving “servant leadership” into its company culture.

Diversity & Inclusion

Griffith Foods Celebrates Black History Month

In recognition of Black History Month, Griffith Foods was proud to sponsor the 2024 Black History Gala that took place on February 17th at the Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago.

Diversity & Inclusion

Inspiring Inclusion: Meet Cécile Vivares

My name is Cécile. I am French and was born in Paris. When I was studying, I decided to take a course in Madrid fourteen years ago and I fell in love with the city and the country of Spain. At that time, I met my wife, with whom I've been married for seven years, now.

Research, Reports & Publications

Whirlpool Corporation Releases 2023 Sustainability Report

Whirlpool Corporation released its 2023 Sustainability Report today, reinforcing the company’s commitment to improving life at home through strengthening the sustainability of products and operations; supporting employees, communities and consumers; and continuing accountability.

Environment

Video: Give Someone a Fish, You Feed Them—Unlock the Fish Genome, You Feed the World

The United Nations projects that the total human population will exceed 9 billion by 2040. Feeding that many people will demand advances in sustainable farming, especially in aquaculture.

Responsible Production & Consumption

SCS Standards Announces Release of SCS-007-1 Certification Standard for Sustainability Rated Diamonds

SCS Standards, a non-profit standard setting body is pleased to announce the publication of the final version 1-0 of the SCS-007-1 Certification Standard for Sustainability Rated Diamonds.

Innovation & Technology

Spanish Smart Assistant Is Increasing Access and Empowering Clients

As the branch manager in San Ysidro, California – just north of the Mexican border near Tijuana – many of the clients Malfavon serves speak Spanish as their preferred language. One of his favorite things he gets to do, Malfavon said, is show them how to use Asistente Inteligente.

Diversity & Inclusion

Keysight China Demonstrates Its Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Keysight China recently demonstrated its commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) through a series of engaging events held across major offices in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen, and Chengdu.

Diversity & Inclusion

Key4Women Hosts Free Webinar - It’s Up to Us: Pursuit of a Just and Inclusive Economy

KeyBank’s Key4Women will present “It’s Up to Us: Pursuit of a Just and Inclusive Economy”, a free, one-hour virtual event on Thursday, March 14th at 10:00 a.m. PST/ 11:00 a.m. MT/ 1:00 p.m. EST.

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. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. 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...
  5. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  6. 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...
  7. Integrated Tools
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts to align the industry on a common language to describe sustainability performance to reduce duplication and...
  8. Leading ESG & Sustainability Stewardship
    The new CNH continues on its longstanding path of excellence in sustainability, which is recognized by the foremost authorities.
  9. GoDaddy | Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
    Diverse teams build better products — period. At GoDaddy, we make apps and services that our worldwide community of entrepreneurs can relate to. Our...
  10. Wesco Cares
    Life-changing events can happen to any of us, often when we least expect them. Employees in need can turn to the Wesco Cares. Its mission is to be an...
  11. SustainabilityHQ.com Weekly Highlights
    Highlighting the top news, commentary, and research for the week coming from SHQ. The highlights newsletter also spotlights one profiled organization...
  12. Fifth Third’s Neighborhood Program
    Fifth Third has a proven track record of success in community development through its neighborhood program, which creates and implements innovative...
  13. AEG's Commitment to Social Impact and Volunteerism
    AEG embraces its responsibility to enrich the lives of people in the communities around the world where we do business, and to use business to create...
  14. Employee and Community Engagement
    At MilliporeSigma, we look for opportunities to use employee and community engagement to spark scientific curiosity and breakthroughs. We know that...
  15. Drawdown Georgia
    Informed by Project Drawdown, the world’s leading resource for climate solutions, Drawdown Georgia is the first state-centered effort to crowdsolve...