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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Ethisphere Names Southwire as One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies®

Southwire is honored to have been named for the first time by Ethisphere to the 2024 list of World's Most Ethical Companies, recognizing companies that are committed to doing business with ethics and integrity.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Introducing New Initiatives To Increase Access to Healthy Foods

At Albertsons Cos., we are committed to fighting food insecurity in the communities we serve. We are thrilled to partner with Uber to create a reliable donation pick up program for our partner with Uber to create a reliable donation pick up program for our partner food recovery.

Diversity & Inclusion

Bacardi Celebrates Women’s History Month by Honoring Doña Amalia Bacardí Moreau’s Legacy

This Women’s History Month at Bacardi, we’re shining a spotlight on the countless women past, present and future who contribute to the company’s enduring legacy.

Diversity & Inclusion

Atlantic City Electric Spot Light on Black History Month

Sandra May, President of Exelon’s African American Resource Alliance (EAARA) Pepco Holdings chapter and Supervisor of Designers for Atlantic City Electric, discusses the profound impact of Black History Month.

Diversity & Inclusion

From Commitment to Action: Mary Kay Releases Overview of Transformative Partnership To Advance Women’s Entrepreneurship Globally

Mary Kay Inc., a global leader in women’s empowerment, today announced the release of a special report titled "Advancing Women’s Entrepreneurship: from Commitment to Action."

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Women Transform Their Lives and Their Communities

What role do corporations play in supporting equitable economic growth?

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

My Quest Story - Allan Mendez

I truly believe my purpose is to be with Quest the rest of my life. I love working with Quest because no matter what role I take on, I am supporting my community and growing my career.

Responsible Production & Consumption

SCS Global Services Approved As First Certification Body for Aquaculture Stewardship Council's Pioneering New Feed Certification

SCS Global Services, the world’s leading 3rd party certification body, has become the first auditor accredited to provide certification for Aquaculture Stewardship Council’s (ASC) Feed Standard.

Innovation & Technology

ekō Solutions Fireside Chat Series: Meet Kirk Taylor President and Co-founder of Land Betterment

Land Betterment’s ekō Solutions airs 6th and final Fireside Chat in the 6-part video series with the management team. Meet Kirk Taylor, President and Co-founder of Land Betterment.

Diversity & Inclusion

Celebrating Women in Construction: The Home Depot Foundation Spotlights Path to Pro Scholars

Today, The Home Depot Foundation is highlighting a few women who have participated in the Path to Pro program as they share why they’ve chosen to embark on this career journey.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

A New Era of Work: Aligning Purpose With Employee Wellbeing for Organizational Success

As we delve into 2024, a significant transformation in employee engagement is reshaping the workplace. Bureau of Labor Statistics January US Employment Report is a testament to this change, showcasing a continual decline in unemployment and a rise in wages.

Events, Media & Communications

LEAD On a Clean Economy Brings Companies and Investors to Capitol Hill With United Call To Maximize Investment in America

More than 60 major companies and investors are convening this week for LEAD on a Clean Economy 2024, a three-day advocacy event where they will champion the local economic benefits of the Inflation Reduction Act and other critical clean energy policies.

Events, Media & Communications

Encouraging News From the Front Lines of the ESG Debate

According to a recent Bloomberg report, BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager with over US $9 trillion in AUM, has been “expanding its dominance” in ESG investing, with net ESG investment inflows in every quarter of the last two years.

Environment

The Cow is the How: Elanco Sees Methane Reduction as New Value Opportunity

Elanco Animal Health CEO, Jeff Simmons joins Jim Cramer on Mad Money to discuss the company’s commitment to create solutions for farmers and ranchers that can reduce, measure, and monetize greenhouse gas emissions.

Events, Media & Communications

Individual Investors in the U.S. Outpace Their Global Peers in Sustainable Investing

Individual investors in the U.S., often referred to as “retail” investors, are important factors in the capital markets.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Fifth Third Named One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere for the Fifth Time

Fifth Third is proud to announce it has been named to the 2024 World’s Most Ethical Companies® list by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How I Got Here: Scott Mezvinsky

I’ve learned over the years that the power and joy of winning is universal. When teams get aligned around a clear vision and see winning results, they are capable of producing far more than even the highest expectations.

Education

Apply Now for the Biomimicry Institute's Youth Design Challenge

Register today for the Biomimicry Youth Design Challenge.

Diversity & Inclusion

SAIC Values Veterans

SAIC is proud to foster a strong culture of supporting veterans through our dedication to the well-being of those who have served our nation.

Environment

Decarbonizing the Maritime and Freight Industry: Challenges, Technologies, and Collaborative Efforts

In a recent episode of ESG Insider from S&P Global, host Esther Whieldon strives to answer the question, What will it take to decarbonize supply chains?

Diversity & Inclusion

Military Mindset: How a Career in the Military Paved a Path to Leadership for KeyBank’s Erica Choi

At first glance you may not think there are many parallels between careers in the military and banking. But Erica Choi, KeyBank Senior Vice President and new Commercial Sales Leader for the Capital Region (Albany, N.Y.) says her time at West Point and service in the U.S. Army.

Research, Reports & Publications

Baker Tilly Releases 2023 Impact Report

In our second year with a focused ESG and sustainability strategy, we did just that — kept our focus on making incremental progress and being open and honest about where we are in our journey.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Whirlpool's Global Refurbishment Centers Help Minimize Appliance Waste

Whirlpool Corporation is helping extend appliance lifespans and minimize waste. Discover the refurbishment journey where appliances and parts find new purpose.

Research, Reports & Publications

39% of Employees Believe Current Level of AI Involvement in HR Processes Is Appropriate; 20% Prefer More

A new study from Paychex, Inc. reveals the benefits and challenges of artificial intelligence (AI) in the human resources (HR) industry, and how opinions on its use and effectiveness differ between HR professionals and employees.

Events, Media & Communications

If the Term ‘ESG’ Is Out, What’s In?

Keeping up with the latest nuances in sustainability language can be daunting and make communicating your organization’s impact feel like an uphill battle.

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...