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Diversity & Inclusion

Bath & Body Works Celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

In celebration of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, Bath & Body Works is spotlighting senior perfumer Linda Song and Bath & Body Works designers Michiyo Nelson and Kenneth Chiem and offering an exclusive candle collection they brought to life.

Diversity & Inclusion

News is Out, Word In Black, and Comcast NBCUniversal Welcome 16 Journalism Fellows to Cover Black and LGBTQ+ Communities

Today, News is Out and Word In Black, together announced the 16 fellows selected for The Digital Equity Local Voices Lab, a new initiative powered by Comcast NBCUniversal to place journalists at 16 Black and LGBTQ+ serving news publications across the country.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Beyond Sustainability: Get Ready for the Regenerative Food Movement

Whether with startups or growers, consumer packaged-goods firms, and suppliers, such as Tetra Pak, have a responsibility to smartly partner with challenger brands to help scale more sustainable offerings.

Education

PROPEL, Southern Company Launch HBCU-Focused Cybersecurity Consortium

PROPEL, a first-of-its-kind innovation hub for 2-year and 4-year Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), announces the launch of a pioneering cybersecurity consortium.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

SCS Consulting Complimentary Webinar: Navigating 2024 CDP Reporting Changes – Learn About the Major Changes to CDP and How To Prepare

CDP has announced major transformations to their reporting system that will impact reporters in the 2024 reporting season.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

LEAD Empowers, Inspires and Helps Guide Cintas’ Asian Pacific Islander Employee-Partners

Cintas supports and embraces its Asian Pacific Islander (API) employee-partners and communities in part through LEAD, a Partner Business Resources Group (PBRG) that is firmly rooted in creating a supportive environment for Asian Pacific Islander partners.

Social Impact & Volunteering

A Role Model in Her Community: Regions Bank Branch Manager Honored for Making an Impact on Others

Georgia branch leader receives the Lee Ann Petty Heart of Service Award, Regions Bank’s highest honor for community involvement.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Cascale Announces New CEO

Cascale, the global non-profit alliance for driving impact in consumer goods (formerly the Sustainable Apparel Coalition), is proud to announce Colin Browne as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective May 1, 2024.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Saranya Tangvitoontham Wins Women in Manufacturing Leadership Award

Saranya Tangvitoontham has had a 16-year career of firsts at Kohler Co. The Manufacturing Institute has named Saranya a 2024 Women MAKE Awards Honoree.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Planning Is Everything — at Work and on the Ice

Long-distance speedskating requires determination, rigorous training and a long-term plan to reach the finish line. Tiemen Noordam is using skills from his role at Eastman to prepare him for a 200-kilometer speedskating tour.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

AllianceBernstein Wins Award for Most Innovative ESG Initiative: Climate and Most Innovative ESG Initiative: Natural Capital

AllianceBernstein is honored to have been announced as the winner for the Most Innovative ESG Initiative: Climate and Most Innovative ESG Initiative: Natural Capital at the ESG Investing Awards 2024.

Responsible Production & Consumption

LYB To Build Integrated Plastic Waste Recycling Hub in Knapsack

LyondellBasell (LYB) has secured a location for an integrated plastic waste recycling hub south of an existing industrial park in Knapsack, Germany, signing a land lease agreement with YNCORIS GmbH & Co. KG.

Green Infrastructure

The Latest Advancement in Commercial Construction Is … Wood

The unique wood structure of 619 Ponce in downtown Atlanta is the result of collaboration with customers on their unmet needs, innovative thinking and a focus on long-term value creation.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

HSN Raises Awareness for Military Appreciation With Foundation for Women Warriors

n honor of National Military Appreciation Month in May, HSN Together for Good is raising awareness and support for Foundation for Women Warriors (“FFWW”), a 103 year-old nonprofit organization dedicated to honoring and empowering the women veterans community.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Data Center Safety Council Is Announced as a New Industry Consortium

EdgeCore, STACK Infrastructure, and Yondr are pleased to announce the organization of a new industry collective action consortium, Data Center Safety Council, facilitated by Antea® Group.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

DP World Appoints Scott Weston Vice President of Business Development in Canada

DP World, a global leader in supply chain solutions, announces the appointment of Scott Weston as Vice President of Business Development for its operations in Canada, marking a significant milestone in its efforts to drive growth and expand its market presence.

Events, Media & Communications

Stay in the Loop — What Key Themes Are Being Discussed by Sustainability Pros This May?

There’s a lot for brands lately, from concluding Earth Month campaigns to adapting to evolving regulations and engaging in crucial discussions on ESG and DEI communication.

Energy

Introducing Cummins Helm™ Platforms – Higher Efficiency, Lower Emissions, Multiple Fuels

Get to know Cummins HELM™. Our commitment to providing our customers with optionality they need to best suit their operational and sustainability goals.

Responsible Production & Consumption

What Does “Sustainable Beauty” Really Look Like Today?

Even today it's hard to recycle cosmetics because each part is made of many different pieces and materials. But now when we design the product we make sure we have sustainability in mind.

Health & Healthcare

Medtronic: 'Pivotal Moment' in Women’s Heart Health

The SMART study finally gives us female-specific data that allows us to more effectively treat women with aortic stenosis (AS). It’s a critical step forward in treating women with heart disease.

Research, Reports & Publications

BXP Releases 2023 Sustainability & Impact Report

BXP’s sustainability & impact strategy aligns with our mission to envision, develop, and manage exceptional properties that enhance client success, strengthen communities, and advance opportunity.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Norton and NNEDV Offer 10 Tips To Help Domestic Violence Survivors With Financial Tech Abuse

In honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month, Norton, a part of Gen, and the National Network to End Domestic Violence teamed up to release an infographic and resource with 10 crucial tips to help survivors safeguard their financial information online.

Events, Media & Communications

CNH Presents Innovative Sustainable Products at Innovar 2024

New Holland, a brand of CNH, has a strong presence in Latin America, together with its official distributors it brings the technology, power and robustness of its equipment to the fields throughout the region.

Diversity & Inclusion

Fostering Inclusive Entrepreneurship: Introducing Empower by GoDaddy’s 2024 Partners

As a trusted growth partner to millions of entrepreneurs globally, we at GoDaddy recognize that the entrepreneurial journey is as diverse and unique as the entrepreneurs themselves.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Fifth Third Employee Receives ‘Patriot Award’ From Employer Support of the Reserve and Guard

Fifth Third employee Amy Donovan was recently recognized with a Patriot Award by the Employer Support of the Reserve and Guard for her efforts to support colleague and active military member Jasmyn Dupre.

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