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Events, Media & Communications

The Legacy and Future of Gildan Respects™

Gildan recently announced the launch of Gildan Respects™, a new global positioning and creative campaign to support the communication of Gildan’s "Next Generation” ESG strategy and future targets.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Classroom Garden Helps Trotwood Combat Food Insecurity

In the corner of her classroom, towering over both her and her fifth-grade students, is the newest tool in Daniell Cossey’s STEM curriculum.

Environment

Carnival Corporation Joins Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping

Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL;NYSE: CUK), the world’s largest cruise company, announced it has joined the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Republic Services Named to 100 Best Corporate Citizens List for 2022

For the third consecutive year, Republic Services, Inc. has been named to 3BL Media's 100 Best Corporate Citizens ranking, recognizing outstanding ESG transparency and performance among the 1,000 largest U.S. public companies.

Environment

BIER Member Spotlight: Daniel Hernandez

Welcome to our series aimed at spotlighting the individual leaders within BIER member companies and stakeholder organizations.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Expanding Access to Clean Energy for New Jersey Communities

Blackstone is bringing together two of its portfolio companies – Link Logistics and Altus Power – to transform empty warehouse rooftops across New Jersey into community solar projects.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

California Love: Tom Tran's Passion for Coaching and His Community Is Making a Difference in the Golden State

Tom Tran was recently named the Sacramento Kings’ honoree for the Jr. NBA Coach of the Year award.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

FedEx Recognized As One of Fortune Magazine's 100 Best Companies to Work For in 2022

FedEx Corp. announced that it is being honored as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For by Great Place to Work® and Fortune magazine. This marks the 15th year FedEx has been named to this prestigious list.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Tapestry Recognized by Forbes As One of the Best Employers for Diversity

For the fifth year in a row, Tapestry has been recognized among “The Best Employers for Diversity” by Forbes.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Dow Supports Child Innovators as the Thai National Team Competing in First® Lego® League and International Arenas

Dow Thailand Group, in collaboration with the National Science Museum (NSM) and GAMMACO THAILAND, organized the children's robotics competition "FIRST® Lego® League Thailand Season 2021/22" for primary and secondary school kids.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility Returns to the World Economic Forum in Davos With a Message of Inclusion and Belonging

The Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility will once again bring its message of The Power of Hispanic Inclusion™ to the world stage with its participation in the 2022 World Economic Forum events perimeter meetings in Davos, Switzerland.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Faces of Acre - Sustainability Alignment

In our latest Faces of Acre instalment, we sat down with Lawrence Hallett, Consultant in our Sustainable Business team, to discuss the WWF ‘100 Miles in March’ challenge that he is taking part in.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Alkermes Awarded 2022 Platinum Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health

We’re proud to announce that we’ve received the 2022 Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health at Platinum from Mental Health America!

Sustainable Development Goals

Essity's Journey to Net Zero: For the Well-Being of People and Planet

Climate change is the defining issue of our time. Its effects are far-reaching and global. It is also one of the greatest risks to our business. Everyone needs to act now.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Fifth Third Bank Expands Early Pay to Gig Workers and Beyond

Fifth Third Bank, National Association, is focused on making sure its customers have fast access to their money, regardless of how they get paid.

Health & Healthcare

Illumina and Allegheny Health Network to Assess In-House Comprehensive Cancer Genomic Profiling to Enhance Patient Care

Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ: ILMN) a global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies, and Allegheny Health Network (AHN), an integrated health system serving the Western Pennsylvania area, today announced a collaboration to evaluate the impact of in-house comprehensive genomic profiling (CGP) to enhance patient care.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Black & Veatch CIO Irvin Bishop Jr. Recognized As ITSMF's Technology Executive of the Year Among Large Companies

Irvin Bishop Jr., a Black & Veatch executive vice president serving as the global critical human infrastructure leader’s chief information officer, has been named the Information Technology Senior Management Forum’s “technology executive of the year” among large businesses with at least 1,000 employees.

Environment

Green Mountain Energy Customers Advance Sustainability by Choosing Renewable Energy

Green Mountain Energy recognizes the importance of protecting the environment. With each passing year, it becomes increasingly clear that everyone must work together to mitigate the effects of climate change.

Health & Healthcare

The Evolution of Lung Cancer Research

Abderrahim Oukessou, MD, our vice president and Thoracic Cancers Development Lead, sat down with Adam Schoenfeld, MD, medical oncologist, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, to discuss how the landscape of lung cancer research has transformed in recent years.

Health & Healthcare

4 Ways to Ease Employee Stress Over World Events

World events can make us feel like life is spinning out of control. Relaying solid facts, staying calm, and putting major issues in context for your business can help employees better handle stress in the workplace.

Diversity & Inclusion

AEG and WISE Los Angeles Host Networking, Inspiration and Learning Event for Women of Color in Sports and Entertainment

AEG and WISE (Women In Sports and Events) Los Angeles hosted a night of conversation, networking, inspiration and learning for women of color at the GRAMMY Museum Terrace at L.A. LIVE.

Diversity & Inclusion

Dimensions & Insights: Inclusion Begins With Language

When we talk about diversity and inclusion (D&I), at the core, it is about making connections. Connecting is good for the spirit, and it is also good business.

Research, Reports & Publications

Aflac 2021 Business & Sustainability Report: Our Workforce Diversity

In 2001, Aflac Chairman & CEO, Dan Amos, led the cause to create the first Diversity Council at Aflac.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Owens Corning: Some Circular-Economy Initiatives From 2021

From large-scale enterprises to smaller on-site campaigns, Owens Corning sites around the world are taking steps to contribute to the overall circular economy and achieve our sustainability goals.

Latest Campaigns

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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...
  2. Carbon Footprint
    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...
  3. Environmental Sustainability
    As sustainability leaders, we implement our sustainability strategy across all company activities along the entire value chain, from raw materials to...
  4. Corporate Social Responsibility
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  5. Sustainability Report
    Our latest Sustainability Report highlights recent accomplishments and progress toward achieving goals in the environmental, social and governance...
  6. Kingfisher Around the World
    The SCS Kingfisher certification mark is showing up on an increasing number of products around the world. It differentiates companies that are making...
  7. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  8. 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...
  9. Leading ESG & Sustainability Stewardship
    The new CNH continues on its longstanding path of excellence in sustainability, which is recognized by the foremost authorities.
  10. Green Mountain Energy Commitment to Sustainability
    At Green Mountain Energy Company, we share our customers’ commitment to the environment and sustainability. We are inspired by the success that we...
  11. KeyBank's Community Investment
    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...
  12. 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...
  13. Responsible Investing
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  14. FedEx | Awards & Recognition
    We are consistently ranked among the world’s most admired brands and employers. Read more about honors and recognition for FedEx’s ongoing effort to...
  15. FedEx | Delivering for Good
    Doing what we do best for those who need it most. When disaster strikes, and there’s not a moment to lose, our people mobilize the FedEx global fleet...