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Awards & Rankings

Entergy Corporation and Chairman Leo Denault Recognized for Climate Leadership at National Conference

The Center for Climate and Energy Solutions or C2ES and The Climate Registry today awarded Entergy Corporation and its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Leo Denault with a national 2021 Climate Leadership Award.

Volunteering & Community

Common Impact Volunteer Spotlight: Cate Hewett, State Street

State Street's Cate Hewett comments on the powerful impact a skills-based volunteering project with nonprofit Riverside Industries, Inc. had on her and her team.

Energy & Infrastructure

Alliant Energy Celebrates First Community Solar Garden in Company History

The 1-megawatt solar garden, at maximum output, could power 1,000 homes and is expected to be operational by the end of 2021.

Environment

ESG Mandates Heating up for the Oil and Gas Industry

As we enter the latter half of 2021, energy companies are embracing the growing importance of ESG disclosures and reporting.

Environment

ESG Disclosure Timeline: How to Plan Ahead for 2022

Navigating reporting frameworks and questionnaires can seem like a monumental task. To help, we’ve created a reporting and disclosure timeline to walk you through the reporting season and everything you need to prepare for it.

Energy & Infrastructure

A Sunny Future for US Power Grid

Solar energy could power 40 percent of America’s electricity by 2035, according to a new study released by the US Department of Energy (DOE).

Research & Reports

Fourth TCFD Status Report Highlights Greatest Progress to Date on TCFD Adoption

TCFD disclosure increased more between 2019 and 2020 than in previous years; 83 of the world’s largest 100 companies now support or report in line with the TCFD’s recommendations.

Research & Reports

Introducing the 2021 Porter Novelli Focus: Financial Equity

In this research, we explore American perceptions and understanding of inequities in our financial system – and which organizations are responsible to solve for these inequities.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Hispanic Heritage Month Employee Spotlight: Vice President of Global Assembly and Test Operations, Jose Hernandez Lopez

In the United States, Americans commemorate National Hispanic Heritage Month, by honoring unique histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean, and Central and South America.

Philanthropy

The JetBlue Foundation Opens its Fall Granting Application Cycle to Eligible STEM & Aviation Educational Programs

Educational programs with an emphasis on science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) and aviation may apply through November 1, 2021 for grants up to $50,000 each, based on criteria, need and project scope.

Awards & Rankings

The Home Depot Recognized on Forbes' World's Best Employers List of 2021

On Oct. 12, Forbes published this year’s 2021 World’s Best Employers list.

Education & Workforce Development

Latest Virtual Field Trip From Discovery Education Explores the History of Veterans Day and the Importance of Service

Discovery Education today announced the Voices of U.S., a Virtual Field Trip series in partnership with Discovery, Inc.

Health & Healthcare

The IWBI Special Report Chapter Series: “Reimagining the Policy Framework”

The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed a glaring omission in the sustainable building policy framework. While there are three pillars of sustainability—planetary, economic and human health—for years, policy has been designed as if there were only two.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

The Virtuous Circle: Partnering Across the Value Chain for Sustainable Homes

The challenges of weaning our economies from their harmful addiction to consumption and waste might seem insurmountable.

Volunteering & Community

New Mississippi Initiative Will Combat Leading Cause of Involuntary Land Loss Among Black Families

The Center for Heirs’ Property Preservation and the Mississippi Center for Justice, with support from World Wildlife Fund and Kimberly-Clark, will provide legal services, assistance and resources to help historically underserved Mississippians

Environment

Meet Roxy the Zoologist: Biologist and Wildlife Filmmaker

For as long as I can remember, I have always felt a deep connection with animals. My passion for documenting their lives and sharing their stories dates to when I was six years old.

Inclusion & Opportunity

How Smarter Mobility Can Make Cities More Equitable

Three ways of using transport data to tackle social exclusion

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Dow and Crocs Announce a New Collaboration To Help Lower the Carbon Footprint of Crocs' Iconic Footwear

Technology pioneered by Dow will support the reduction in carbon emissions of Crocs’ shoes by providing bio-based materials for production.

Corporate Responsibility

Covestro to Host Virtual Youth Climate Summit During COP26

At the same time as world leaders gather at the United Nations’ annual climate change conference (COP26) in Glasgow, Scotland, the first week of November, Covestro LLC will host a free, virtual climate summit for U.S. high school students

Inclusion & Opportunity

Rockwell Automation's Latinx Employees Leave Their Mark

As National Hispanic Heritage Month concludes this week, several Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK) employees reflected on this year’s theme, “Deja tu Huella” or “Leave Your Mark.”

Philanthropy

Pro Bono Week 2021: Doubling Our Impact

Taproot Foundation is striving to double our community's average weekly social impact by forging 100+ pro bono connections during Pro Bono Week (October 24-30).

Corporate Responsibility

Alba Vivar Talks About Her Heritage and Giving Back to the Community

Socially Responsible Investing

Fifth Third Bank, Accion Opportunity Fund to Host Fireside Chat on Resources, Options for Small Businesses

Fifth Third Bank and Accion Opportunity Fund will host a fireside chat on Oct. 27 on the state of small business – specifically for entrepreneurs of color – and actions that can be taken to help ensure a successful recovery after the pandemic.

Socially Responsible Investing

Asset Servicing at Northern Trust

Our asset servicing business is committed to supporting the efforts of our institutional clients to meet sustainable investment goals by giving them access to ESG insights.

Latest Campaigns

Nutrition and Health

Focus on preventing and treating malnutrition across life stages. Highlights include early detection, community-based treatment (e.g., MUAC screening...

IWBI | WELL Building Standard

Our built environment can shape our habits and choices, regulate our sleep-wake cycle, drive us toward healthy and unhealthy choices, and passively...

Rethinking EHS Podcast

Join us as we travel the world to uncover real stories of impact—from landfills and energy transition to workplace safety, emerging contaminants, and...

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...

Collective Action

Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...

Community Impact

Advancing our communities worldwide through philanthropic investments, partnerships, and employee volunteerism.

IWBI | Environment, Social, Governance

IWBI | Environment, Social, Governance

IWBI | Environment, Social, Governance

IWBI | Environment, Social, Governance

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...

Corporate Responsibility

Webster Bank's Corporate Responsibility