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Environment

Safi Organics Claims EarthX E-Capital Summit Climate Tech Prize

This year’s invitation-only, 5th Annual EarthX E-Capital Summit convened hundreds of investors, innovators, established companies, policymakers and more

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Biogen Ranks #17 on 100 Best Corporate Citizens of 2021

This is the seventh consecutive year that Biogen has been included on the ranking, reflecting our longstanding commitment to corporate responsibility.

Energy

Daniel Oberhaus: Our Super-Charged Future

New iterations of the smartphone often focus on bells, whistles and other fancy features, when what we all really want for our devices are batteries that last longer.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

As Surge of COVID-19 Cases in India Continues, Spiceworks Ziff Davis and J2 Global Partner With America's Charities to Launch Employee Assistance Fund

America’s Charities is pleased to announce the launch of an Employee Assistance Fund in partnership with Spiceworks Ziff Davis (SWZD), a division of J2 Global.

Social Impact & Volunteering

International Paper Vicksburg Mill Sponsors Earth Day Drawing Contest for Elementary School

Redwood Elementary students’ grades K-6 had the opportunity to demonstrate their artistic abilities while celebrating Earth Day – a day focused on promoting clean living and a healthy, sustainable habitat for people and wildlife alike.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Wells Fargo Issues Inclusive Communities and Climate Bond

Diverse underwriting firms to receive bulk of fees from $1 billion Sustainability Bond, which supports housing affordability, socioeconomic opportunity, and renewable energy

Health & Healthcare

Entering the 'Golden Age' of Technology

As the world’s largest medical device company, Medtronic plays a prominent role in advancing global policy dialogue on healthcare issues.

Research, Reports & Publications

WSP USA and NY State Want to Help You Take Action on Climate Change

Environment

La Red de Innovación e Impacto - Meet Cámara de Comercio, Industrias y Agricultura de Chiriquí (CAMCHI)

Through the La Red de Innovación e Impacto program, WEC and our partners support small and mid-size enterprises (SMEs) that are accelerating business development and promoting sustainable economic growth in Latin America.

Environment

La Red de Innovación e Impacto - Conoce a Cámara de Comercio, Industrias y Agricultura de Chiriquí (CAMCHI)

A través de la Iniciativa La Red de Innovación e Impacto programa, WEC y nuestros socios apoyamos a las pequeñas y medianas empresas que están acelerando el desarrollo empresarial y promoviendo el crecimiento económico sostenible en América Latina.

Health & Healthcare

Alkermes Celebrates Mental Health Month

May is Mental Health Month! The COVID-19 pandemic has put mental health front and center. This month we encourage everyone to learn more, share resources, and consider how you can support those who are living with mental illness.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Owens Corning Earns DOE Better Project Award and Surpasses Better Plants Energy Reduction Goal

Owens Corning is proud to participate in the U.S. Department of Energy’s Better Plants program, which works with leading manufacturers to boost their competitiveness through improvements in energy efficiency.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Accelerating Sustainability in Russia: A Retailer's Perspective

In this episode, you will hear from Jyrki Talvitie, Senior Advisor on Sustainability at Magnit, who shares unique insights on the sustainability landscape in Russia, as well as updates on the retailer’s strategic work on key sustainability topics.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Franklin Templeton's Employees in Poznan Help Create Smell Library

Franklin Templeton employees in Poznan organized a used perfume bottle drive to supply and support a library of smells.

Education

Better Education From Anywhere With Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c on Chromebook [Video]

Education experienced a leap in digital transformation over this past year. The glaring inequities in broadband access became even more apparent as many students transitioned to remote learning.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Lenovo Commitment to COVID-19 Relief in India

As India struggles with the latest, brutal wave of COVID-19, Lenovo is supporting employees, partners, customers and friends in their efforts to stay safe.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

A Culture of Social Responsibility

Alexion strives to be a CSR leader in our industry, and beyond. And, in 2020, we have made important progress: Alexion was named to the Newsweek America’s Most Responsible Companies 2021 list and recognized by investor ESG rating organizations.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

#ImpactInAction: A Year of Virtual Volunteering

When it comes to supporting our local communities, Bloomberg employees like to roll up their sleeves.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Employee Spotlight: Eric Michel

I started working at Mosaic in 2007, just out of college. While I was in school, a representative from one of the local government agencies came to talk about environmental protections in the mining industry.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Making A Difference: The Clarivate Volunteer Network

At the heart of the Clarivate Volunteer Network is the core Clarivate aim of global sustainability, with initiatives driven by UN Sustainability Goals such as quality education, gender equality and industry innovation

Research, Reports & Publications

New Report Identifies Growing Health Challenges for Older Americans

These growing challenges have been exacerbated by COVID-19. As a recent survey by the AARP Foundation found, the pandemic undermined healthy routines by isolating people from one another and causing higher levels of anxiety and depression.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

General Mills Is One of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens

General Mills ranked #2 overall - and #1 in the Food & Beverage category - in 3BL Media 's 100 Best Corporate Citizens ranking, and is one of only 19 companies to be named among the 100 Best each year since 2009.

Health & Healthcare

United and Abbott Partner to Make Return to U.S. "Worry Free" For International Travelers With Home-testing Kits

United and Abbott recently announced a first-of-its-kind collaboration to use Abbott's BinaxNOW™ COVID-19 Home Test and Abbott's NAVICA app to help make the international travel experience more seamless.

Education

Edison International Awards $1.2 Million to 30 High School Seniors Pursuing STEM

Thirty high school seniors in Southern California Edison’s service area have been named 2021 Edison Scholars and will be awarded $1.2 million in scholarships by Edison International to pursue science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) studies.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Abbott Named One of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens of 2021

3BL Media has once again named Abbott to its annual 100 Best Corporate Citizens ranking, which recognizes outstanding environmental, social and governance (ESG) transparency and performance among the 1,000 largest U.S. public companies.

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