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Responsible Production & Consumption

SCS Global Services Becomes Newest Full APSCA Member Firm

SCS Global Services, an international pioneer and leader in sustainability standards development and third-party certification of environmental, social, safety and quality performance, is pleased to announce that it has become a full APSCA member firm. APSCA (Association of Professional Social Compliance Auditors) is a professional industry association dedicated to advancing the use of reputable, independent social compliance audits as a tool to assure good workplace conditions worldwide.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Challenge for Coal Sector of Net Zero and a Just Transition

As the build-up continues to the pandemic-delayed UN Climate Change Conference (COP26), all eyes – and hopefully all agendas – are on how to reach net-zero carbon emissions.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Steps to Shrink Our Footprint

Each of us leaves a carbon footprint on the planet. To start a greener lifestyle, make simple changes to our daily habits. Check out more.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

SAIC Talking Values Podcast: Passion

In this podcast, SAIC leaders and employees talk about their own passions and how they leverage it at work. Our team brings unique perspectives and diverse backgrounds to drive success for our customers and for growing SAIC.

Environment

Steel Dynamics Sets Goal to Achieve Carbon Neutrality by 2050

Steel Dynamics, Inc. (NASDAQ/GS: STLD) today announced a goal to be carbon neutral by 2050 for its electric arc furnace (EAF) steel mill operations.

Research, Reports & Publications

Pilgrim's Sets Net Zero by 2040 Goal and Reports Progress

Pilgrim’s [NASDAQ: PPC], a global food company, today announced the release of its 2020 Sustainability Report, which includes the five-year results of its 2015 sustainability goals and aggressive new global targets that will guide the company’s sustainability strategy over the next decade and beyond.

Environment

Flor De Caña Launches Global Zero Waste Month Campaign in an Effort to Reduce Food Waste

This July, Flor de Caña, a Carbon Neutral and Fair Trade certified premium rum brand, kicks off its first-ever “Zero Waste Month” campaign.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

IAC's Upcoming Virtual Conference Convenes Industry Collective to Explore Balancing the Romance of Gold, Diamonds and Jewelry With the Consumer Demand for Sustainability, While Honoring Edward Asscher, Cristina Villegas, and Robert Weldon

New Realities, Future Promise, the Initiatives in Art and Culture’s (IAC) 11th annual international conference on gold and diamonds, will be held from 10:00 am - 2:30 pm EDT Tuesday through Thursday, on July 13-15, 2021.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Stacy's Renews Commitment to the Whole Planet Foundation Supplier Alliance for Microcredit

Stacy’s has committed $50,000 to Whole Planet Foundation this year. To date, Pepsi Co brands have donated $2,094,823 to fund 29,930 microloans and create 166,720 opportunities for a better life.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Naked Juice Renews Commitment to Whole Planet Foundation Supplier Alliance for Microcredit

Naked Juice has committed $50,000 to Whole Planet Foundation this year. As a repeat annual donor, Naked Juice has donated $900,000 to fund 28,920 microloans and create 159,415 opportunities for a better life.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Un-carrier Reinvents the Fan Experience with 5G at the T-Mobile Home Run Derby

T-Mobile is donating $10,000 for every home run hit with a magenta ball during bonus time at the Home Run Derby to the T-Mobile Little League Call Up Grant Program, which helps cover Little League® registration fees for families in need.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Founding Member Seventh Generation Renews Commitment to Whole Planet Foundation Supplier Alliance for Microcredit

Seventh Generation has committed $50,000 to Whole Planet Foundation this year. As a repeat annual donor, Seventh Generation has donated $650,000 to fund 24,175 microloans and create 137,865 opportunities for a better life.

Innovation & Technology

CASE Introduces Precision Grader Blade for Large-Frame Compact Track Loaders

CASE Construction Equipment, a brand of CNH Industrial, introduces the all-new CASE Precision Grader Blade, a powerful new attachment for large-frame compact track loaders that delivers the grading performance of a motor grader in a more compact and agile footprint.

Diversity & Inclusion

Timberland and Its Employees Celebrate Pride Month

Through listening sessions, service events, donations, and social media messages, Timberland helps support LGBTQ+ youth in the US and Europe.

Innovation & Technology

An Innovative Learning Tool to Bridge the Digital Divide

Around the world, tremendous efforts are underway to connect the unconnected. But deeply rooted challenges remain, and, for many people, high-speed broadband or wireless remains a distant dream, at least for now.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

How Muralist Brandan 'BMike' Odums Transforms His Community Through Art

Studio BE received the funding from PayPal. “For a small business like ours, the Empowerment Grant was a big deal. It allowed us to take a sigh of relief and continue focusing on the future when we could reopen,” Eddie said.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Richa Himani Reaches New Heights at United Airlines

Richa Himani merges legal leadership with community service, both at United Airlines and in her local Houston community

Green Infrastructure

FedEx eBikes in Frankfurt

As we ride toward a more sustainable future in Europe, we’re excited to announce our emission-free e-bikes have now hit the streets of Frankfurt, Germany - all part of our goal to reach carbon neutral operations by 2040.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

2021 Engineering News-Record Rankings Reinforce Black & Veatch's Status as Global Infrastructure Solutions Leader

The 2021 Engineering News-Record’s (ENR) Sourcebook’s rankings underscore Black & Veatch’s continued leadership in the rapidly evolving energy, water, telecommunications and government services sectors.

Health & Healthcare

Owens Corning’s Social Handprint: Inspiring Healthy Living

Owens Corning’s corporate medical director, Dr. Brian Linder, shares some thoughts on the company’s progress in ensuring all employees have support for their health and wellness goals.

Diversity & Inclusion

July Is #Creators4BIPOC Month - Logitech for Creators

Starting with July as #Creators4BIPOC month, Logitech commits to provide recognition, representation and resources to BIPOC creators, addressing barriers they disproportionately face.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Meeting Needs in Rare Disease Takes More than Medicine

The Covid-19 pandemic has had a major effect on all of our lives. For many, the pandemic and ensuing social distancing measures have increased feelings of loneliness, stress, worry and other strong emotions putting mental health in the spotlight.

Energy

Towards Responsible Battery Production

Advocates of sustainable battery value chain take their mission equally seriously as the world hungers for more powerful batteries. Learn how Keysight’s test solutions can help enable a holistic approach to battery development and validation.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Albertsons Companies Foundation's Nourishing Neighbors fundraising drive raises $18 million to feed children and families this summer

Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is grateful for generous customers who donated $9 million at checkstands in May to Albertsons Companies Foundation’s Nourishing Neighbors program to aid hunger relief in communities it serves across the country.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Circular Design at Stanley Black & Decker

The materials and components used to construct our products account for a large portion of the total emissions footprint associated with our business. Our strategy is to identify and incorporate better materials that deliver the functionality we’re looking for with lower impact.

Latest Campaigns

  1. 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...
  2. Leading ESG & Sustainability Stewardship
    The new CNH continues on its longstanding path of excellence in sustainability, which is recognized by the foremost authorities.
  3. 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...
  4. 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...
  5. 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...
  6. 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...
  7. 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...
  8. Drawdown Georgia
    Informed by Project Drawdown, the world’s leading resource for climate solutions, Drawdown Georgia is the first state-centered effort to crowdsolve...
  9. Communities and People
    Employees are our most valued resource and are at the center of everything we do. Their talent, diversity, and commitment are crucial to our...
  10. 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...
  11. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  12. Environment: Building a More Sustainable Future
    For Bacardi, environmental sustainability is good business – an approach that dates to the very beginning of the company more than 158 years ago. When...
  13. Forests
    Managing our forests sustainably and protecting water, wildlife, and species at risk.
  14. 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...
  15. KeyBank Foundation: Helping Communities Thrive through Education, Workforce Development, and Service
    KeyBank Foundation helps build thriving communities by supporting organizations and programs that foster thriving students and a thriving workforce...