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Environment

How To Choose the Right SPCC Plan for Your Facility

SPCC plans are as necessary as they can be confusing. If you’re wondering whether you need an SPCC plan, what type of plan to use for your facility, and how to make an amendment to your plan, this blog is for you.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Olympic Refuge Foundation Strengthens Support to Refugees Worldwide

The Olympic Refuge Foundation has signed a new landmark MoU with the UN Refugee Agency, broadening their cooperation and reaffirming their commitment to leverage sport to protect and support young people affected by displacement worldwide.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Mill Keeper Launches Partnership With National Parks Conservation Association, Protecting America's National Parks

As a brand built on respecting the past and pioneering the future, The Mill Keeper, by Gamble Family Vineyards, is launching a partnership with National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA), the leading voice for protecting America’s national parks.

Research, Reports & Publications

Calavo Issues Annual Sustainability Report

Calavo Growers, Inc. released the publication of its 2021 Sustainability Report: The Calavo Way, highlighting the Company’s commitment and progress on environmental, social and governance initiatives.

Research, Reports & Publications

American Airlines Priority ESG Issues

We have long recognized the importance of these issues and have developed an integrated and transparent approach to ESG management, measurement and reporting.

Research, Reports & Publications

Northern Trust Releases Sustainability Report

Northern Trust announced today it has released its latest Sustainability Report, highlighting environmental, social and governance commitments (ESG).

Responsible Production & Consumption

10 Resource Reduction Measures for More Efficient and Sustainable Biopharma Facilities

Resource reduction measures are solutions that can lead to lifecycle energy and cost savings for a favorable return on investment while simultaneously improving resiliency and promoting health and wellness in your facility.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Nokia and the UN Helping Survivors of Gender-Based Violence in South Africa

In commemoration of the 2021 16 Days of Activism for no violence against women and children, Nokia in partnership with UN Women launched a training program for survivors of gender-based violence in South Africa.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Applied Materials Among the EPA's Green Power Partnership National Top 100

Applied Materials is proud to be recognized as a top partner using green power on the EPA Green Power Partnership's National Top 100 ranking.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Ambitious, Scrappy, and Optimistic: A Look at Under-30 Microbusiness Owners

Many Americans responded to the economic turbulence of recent years by starting microbusinesses. But while all of these everyday entrepreneurs need to be scrappy, ambitious and optimistic, one group stands out: those under the age of 30.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Team Depot Flooding Relief Efforts Underway in Kentucky and Surrounding States

Following the aftermath of the recent flooding in the Appalachia and Midwest regions, Team Depot, The Home Depot’s associate volunteer force, is helping those who have been impacted.

Energy

Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority Continues To Go Green

Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) officials announced a first-of-its-kind 10-year agreement with Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Wells Fargo, Habitat Team Up To Help a Mom Build Her Home

The day the side of her house was being raised, homeowner-to-be Shaquawanda was excited and a little anxious. “It’s been a long time coming,” she said. “I’m ready.”

Health & Healthcare

agilon health Releases Inaugural ESG Report Launching Total Care, Healthier Communities Impact Strategy

agilon health, inc. (NYSE: AGL), the trusted partner empowering physicians to transform health care in our communities, today released its inaugural Total Care, Healthier Communities Impact Report

Innovation & Technology

Booster Offers Data Insights to Make Fleets More Sustainable, Efficient

Booster’s mobile energy delivery platform includes a data dashboard that offers key insights into the sustainability and efficiency of fleets.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Advancing Access: Regions Foundation Awards Grant to Starkloff Disability Institute

Donation announcement coincides with ADA signing’s 32nd anniversary.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KeyBank Invests $10,000 to Support Emergency Shelter and Rehousing Program in Grand Rapids, Michigan

KeyBank is investing $10,000 in Mel Trotter Ministries in Grand Rapids, Michigan to support Pathway Home. This transformative grant is part of KeyBank’s $40 billion National Community Benefits Plan.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Cisco Foundation Grantee Uses Data To Fight Climate Change and Rebuild Healthy Forests

A recipient of funding through Cisco Foundation’s $100 million climate portfolio, Vibrant Planet is creating sophisticated, cloud-based data visualization tools to facilitate faster and better-coordinated land management, fire prevention projects.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Whirlpool Corp House+Home Series: Improving Life at Home for the Sweets

The Sweet’s home is a result of a two-decade collaboration between Habitat for Humanity of Findlay/Hancock County and Whirlpool Corp. Findlay Operations.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Chemours Details Progress in Its Fifth Corporate Responsibility Commitment Report

The Chemours Company (“Chemours”) (NYSE: CC), a global chemistry company with leading market positions in Titanium Technologies, Thermal & Specialized Solutions, and Advanced Performance Materials, today announced the fifth edition of its annual

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Independent Enterprise Carbon Management Software Research Names Cority as a Market Leader

Cority distinguished from competitors for star performance in carbon calculation and modeling, carbon disclosure management, and net zero strategy development

Research, Reports & Publications

Trends & Opportunities with Standardizing ESG Disclosures in Real Estate

Companies around the world are being pressured to provide greater transparency about their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risks and opportunities, but the competing standards for disclosure of ESG data can often be confusing and time-consuming.

Education

NortonLifeLock Relaunches The Smart Talk

Norton and National PTA have launched an updated version of The Smart Talk! Since 2015, we have collaborated on this free, interactive online resource that lets families set healthy tech limits together.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Illumina Interns Donate Over 500 Hours to Complete Fifteen Social Impact Projects

Each summer, our Illumina interns put our culture of giving back into action by completing a social impact project.

Diversity & Inclusion

From the 2021 Fifth Third Bancorp ESG Report: Accelerating Racial Equality, Equity and Inclusion

Accelerating racial equality, equity and inclusion has always been a key priority for Fifth Third Bank.

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