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Environment | International Paper

National Forest Week: How International Paper Helps Restore Longleaf Ecosystems

National Forest Week, held annually during the second week of June, raises awareness for the 193 million acres of National Forests across the United States and the benefits these landscapes provide.

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Energy

Varcoe: U.S. Pause on LNG Projects Offers Canada 'Second Chance' To Be Global Player, Says Enbridge CEO

After standing on the sidelines for much of the past decade while the United States transformed itself into a global LNG powerhouse, Canada now has a monumental decision to make.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

#AViewFrom Henkel North America: Cleveland, OH

Automobiles, satellites, and home appliances are more reliable, durable, and visually appealing because of the adhesives made at Henkel’s Cleveland, Ohio facility.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

LA Kings Partners With Children’s Hospital Los Angeles To Support National Blood Donation Month

To celebrate National Blood Donor Month, AEG’s LA Kings partnered with Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) to host four blood drives that collected over 55 units of blood.

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Innovation & Technology

Meet James Jackson - ekō Solutions’ Boutique Retreat Portfolio Manager

Meet James Jackson, ekō Solutions’ Boutique Retreat Portfolio Manager. He manages ekō’s vacation rental communities which are “double-recycled” shipping containers. These sleek and modern rentals are the best of both worlds – convenience meets a “get away from it all vacation.”

Environment

The Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable (BIER) Issues Results of 2023 Water, Energy, and Greenhouse Gas Emissions Benchmarking Study

The Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable (BIER) completed its 12th global benchmarking study – a comprehensive quantitative and qualitative analysis of water, energy, and emissions efficiency in the beverage industry.

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Diversity & Inclusion

AEG’s Fame Forest Debuts the World’s First Digital Mandela of Inclusion in Partnership With Renowned German Sound Installation Kymat by Sven Meyer

AEG’s eco-social initiative, FAME FOREST, brought together interfaith leaders, performers and the general public to create the world’s first digital mandala symbolizing inclusion.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

CSRHub Connects to Corporate Register

CSRHub connected its data set with Corporate Register, the world’s most comprehensive online database of non-financial reporting.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Redefining Workplace Engagement: From Casual Collisions to Conscious Connections

Companies have been grasping at straws to figure out how to support teams, boost engagement, and strengthen outcomes. How can organizations maintain team cohesion and connectivity in an online work environment, and what strategies or tools are best for achieving this?

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Energy

Utility Boardroom Benefits of Advanced Wireless Networks

As boardroom executives focus on their energy transition, it is essential that their private network be part of the strategy. A utility’s ability to integrate renewables and distributed energy resources (DERs) at scale is directly dependent upon its communication network.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Tapestry, Inc. Advances Corporate Responsibility Strategy To Drive Even Greater Impact Across Environmental, Social Impact and Diversity Commitments

Tapestry, Inc. (NYSE: TPR), a house of iconic accessories and lifestyle brands consisting of Coach, Kate Spade, and Stuart Weitzman, today released its Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Corporate Responsibility (CR) report, outlining the company’s progress and efforts towards key environment

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Innovation & Technology

Why Great Chemistry Is Key to a More Sustainable Future

People often don’t associate chemistry companies with sustainability, clean tech, or decarbonization. However, upon closer examination, the technologies propelling us toward a net-zero economy are fundamentally rooted in chemistry.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Northwestern Mutual Dedicates $3 Million To Help Residents in Milwaukee’s Underserved Communities Achieve Homeowner Status

Despite gains in education and earnings, the racial wealth gap remains a deep issue in America. According to the Federal Reserve Board, Black Americans' net worth is 70% below that of non-Black households.

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Innovation & Technology

CES & HARMAN EXPLORE 2024: HARMAN Raises the Bar on Consumer Experiences in Las Vegas

This January, HARMAN returned to Las Vegas to unveil our latest products and technologies designed to enable more connected and personalized experiences in two expansive showcases at CES and HARMAN EXPLORE.

Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainability in Sport Will Take Sacrifices

IOC Athletes’ Commission member Oluseyi “Seyi” Smith, who competed in both summer and winter editions of the Olympic Games, explains how technology, travel and climate change affect bobsleigh, and how the wider sporting sector can become more sustainable.

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Events, Media & Communications

Recapping the 2023 Nevada Youth Homelessness Summit Hosted by Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth and Sands

On November 8, Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth (NPHY) and Sands co-presented the 2023 Nevada Youth Homelessness Summit at The Smith Center for Performing Arts, with support from the UNLV Greenspun College of Urban Affairs and the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

KeyBank and The Hometown Foundation in Connecticut Join Forces To Sponsor New Hamden Police K-9 Officer Jet

KeyBank’s Hamden, Connecticut branch recently had a very special guest visit its lobby. On December 16th, branch manager Alana Dina and her staff hosted a community Meet & Greet to introduce the public to Hamden Police Department’s newest K-9 patrol dog, Jet.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

AB: The Unintended Exposure to Risks of Modern Slavery

Did you know that a typical day at work could bring unintended exposure to risks of Modern Slavery?

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Responsible Production & Consumption

SEE Launches Compostable Protein Packaging Tray at IPPE 2024

Global packaging solutions provider SEE has launched the first compostable food tray proven for food processing. Developed as a replacement for EPS foam, the CRYOVAC® brand compostable overwrap tray marks a significant shift toward sustainability for the industry.

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Events, Media & Communications

Stay Up to Date With Nasdaq’s 2024 Asia-Pacific ESG Reporting & Events Calendar

Planning for ESG reporting, disclosures, and events can be a challenging undertaking. There are countless events and submission deadlines to track, several of which have limited timeframes each year for participation, and the dates are not always easy to track down.

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Events, Media & Communications

IWBI Launches WELL for Residential Program With 25 Pilot Participants and Nearly 30,000 Enrolled Homes

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) today announced its new WELL for residential program, launching with 25 global pilot participants that have enrolled nearly 30,000 homes and residences.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

Mondelēz 2022 Snacking Made Right Report: Community Impact & Employee Volunteering

Through our Mondelēz International Changemakers program, our people give their time, talents, and treasure to help make a positive impact on their communities aligned with our Snacking Made Right priorities.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CNH’s Design Center Wins Four Good Design Awards

Product designs from CNH’s global agriculture brands Case IH and New Holland have been honored with four Good Design Awards.

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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Designing a Sustainable Fashion Future With Rothy’s

The fashion industry is continuing to undergo crucial transformations. With the environmental toll of fast fashion evident, consumers are demanding more from the brands they love: top-notch quality, enduring designs, and an unwavering commitment to sustainability.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Lenovo Awarded Gold in the Best Corporate Governance and ESG Awards 2023 by HKICPA

Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) has been honored with a Gold Award in the annual Best Corporate Governance and ESG Awards by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA).

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Albertsons Companies’ Associate Named One of Women We Admire’s Top 50 Women Leaders of Hawaii for 2023

We're pleased to celebrate Albertsons' associate, Charissa Rujanavech, on being named one of Women We Admire's Top 50 Women Leaders of Hawaii for 2023.

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    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...

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    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...

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    Our neighbors depend on us, just as we depend on them, so we are committed to improving the quality of life in the communities in which we work. At...

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    We are accelerating our efforts to help build a low-carbon economy and avert the worst impacts of climate change. Our goal to reduce our GHG emissions...

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  13. International Paper | HEALTHY & ABUNDANT FORESTS
    Vision 2030 Goal: Lead forest stewardship efforts globally

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    Our latest Sustainability Report highlights recent accomplishments and progress toward achieving goals in the environmental, social and governance...

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