Research, Reports & Publications

Intel Oregon RISE Report: Our Commitment to Our Community and Corporate Responsibility

Feb 5, 2021 11:00 AM ET

Now is the time for all of us to invest in Oregon’s recovery and growth – and we want you to know how seriously we take our commitment to being a responsible partner in strengthening communities where we live and work, throughout Oregon.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Leading CEOs Discuss Trust in Business

Feb 5, 2021 10:50 AM ET

Exemplifying commitment to focus on stakeholder needs as a part of the core business strategy, leading CEOs and C-Suite colleagues virtually gathered for Chief of Executives for Corporate Purpose’s© second session of the 2021 Board of Boards Series.

Innovation & Technology

Roxo, the FedEx SameDay Bot

Feb 5, 2021 10:50 AM ET

Roxo, The FedEx SameDay Bot, has been busy! The delivery bot recently completed its most advanced set of trials yet in Manchester, New Hampshire. Further development and tests are being scheduled for test delivery of retail items. Check out Roxo in action!

Health & Healthcare

Our COVID-19 Response

Feb 5, 2021 10:00 AM ET

From the onset of the COVID-19 crisis, our Emergency Operations Team implemented a comprehensive response plan covering items such as: hygiene practices, infection-control measures, medical treatment, communication, travel policies, and human resource policies.

Health & Healthcare

R.A.A.P. and RISE: Supporting People of Color Struggling With Mental Health Issues

Feb 5, 2021 10:00 AM ET

“I’m passionate about de-stigmatizing mental health in the Black community,” says DeShawn Williams, a licensed clinical social worker. “We don’t want to be seen as weak. No one wants to say, ‘I have a problem.’” Providing Black youth and families in Portland with mental health counseling is the mission of his business, R.A.A.P. Counseling and Consulting.

Research, Reports & Publications

How Ørsted Works to Ensure a Sustainable Build-Out of Green Energy

Feb 5, 2021 10:00 AM ET

The global deployment of renewable energy has gathered pace over the past decade, and is set to triple from about 1,600 GW of installed renewable capacity in 2020 to nearly 4,500 GW by 2030.

Diversity & Inclusion

Truist Honors Black History Month

Feb 5, 2021 9:15 AM ET

Endless contributions. Remarkable achievements. Knowledge passed down through generations—all inspiring us toward better. This month and always, we celebrate African American heritage—together.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Création de 30 nouveaux emplois en 2021 à la mine Lamaque

Feb 5, 2021 9:10 AM ET

Nous amorçons l’année 2021 avec beaucoup d’aspirations, plus déterminés à faire les choses comme jamais auparavant au bénéfice des communautés avoisinantes.

Environment

Gaining Momentum in Addressing Water Quality in North America

Feb 5, 2021 9:00 AM ET

Social Impact & Volunteering

Taproot Foundation's 2020 Nonprofit Resiliency Survey: Key Takeaways

Feb 5, 2021 8:00 AM ET

In the summer of 2020, Taproot Foundation conducted a nonprofit survey on how the COVID-19 pandemic affected their operations, programmatic work, and fundraising ability. These are the key takeaways from that survey.

Energy

Biogen Offers Arcadia's Home Renewable Energy Program to Employees

Feb 5, 2021 8:00 AM ET

The collaboration is a new, creative way for employees to decarbonize as workplace values change.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

EarthX Announces Winners of Youth Film Challenge, Expands Youth Offerings

Feb 4, 2021 5:00 PM ET

As students returned to school after a holiday break, EarthX announces the finalists of its Fall 2020 Youth Film Challenge and rolls out its Virtual Field Trip offerings. Further youth enrichment, including Film Fellowships, is forthcoming.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Intel Recognized for Workplace Equality and Inclusion

Feb 4, 2021 4:45 PM ET

Intel was recognized for its commitment to equality and inclusion in the workplace, placing on Bloomberg’s Gender-Equality Index (GEI) and the Human Rights Campaign’s (HRC’s) Corporate Equality Index (CEI).

Education

Eldorado Gold's Greek Subsidiary, Hellas Gold, Supports Public Schools with Renovation Project

Feb 4, 2021 4:25 PM ET

Eldorado Gold's Greek subsidiary, Hellas Gold, is proudly supporting the public schools in the municipality of Aristotle, located in the Chalkidiki region of northern Greece, through a 135,000 Euro targeted action plan focused on the renovation and repair of a total of 10 schools.

Responsible Production & Consumption

CNH Industrial Plants Achieve World Class Manufacturing Bronze

Feb 4, 2021 4:00 PM ET

The Iveco Defence Vehicles manufacturing facility in Sete Lagoas, Brazil and the New Holland Agriculture plant in Croix, France have both attained Bronze status in the World Class Manufacturing (WCM) program.

Environment

Wells Fargo and Ameresco to Install Solar Generation Assets at Nearly 100 Wells Fargo Properties in Seven States

Feb 4, 2021 3:25 PM ET

Ameresco, Inc. (NYSE: AMRC), and Wells Fargo (NYSE: WFC) today announced a collaboration to develop and install approximately 30 megawatts (MW) of new, onsite solar generation assets at corporate and retail locations in seven states.

Health & Healthcare

Delos Collaborates with House X to Provide Advanced Air Purification at Zero Cost to Homebuyers

Feb 4, 2021 3:20 PM ET

Delos, a wellness real estate and technology company, announced today its collaboration with House X, a consumer-focused Smart Home Marketplace, to provide advanced air purification at no additional cost to homebuyers.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

2020: The Longest Year Was Also An Award-Winning Year For HP

Feb 4, 2021 2:45 PM ET

In our journey to imagine the future and make it happen, we’re often recognized as a sustainability leader and a workplace where people come to thrive.

Green Infrastructure

Collaboration Is Key to Scaling Regenerative Agriculture

Feb 4, 2021 2:40 PM ET

Practices such as integrating livestock, planting cover crops, foregoing tilling, and increasing crop diversity aim to restore soil organic matter and soil health, thus producing more nutritious food and sequestering more carbon from the atmosphere.

Sustainable Development Goals

In a World Seeking New Technology, Collaboration Will Bring the Greatest Value

Feb 4, 2021 2:40 PM ET

Businesses across the world are increasingly searching for low carbon solutions to address climate change. I’ve spent a good part of my career working with others to innovate technology with sustainability benefits.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CBRE #1 Real Estate Company on Fortune's Most Admired List for Third Consecutive Year

Feb 4, 2021 2:20 PM ET

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE) announced that it was the top-ranked real estate company on Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Company roster for the third consecutive year. It is the ninth year that CBRE has been named a Fortune Most Admired Company.

Environment

How to Score a Recycling Touchdown for Sunday's Big Game

Feb 4, 2021 12:40 PM ET

It’s official – the Kansas City Chiefs and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers are headed to the big game on Sunday.

Innovation & Technology

Food Resiliency Project Uses 5G to Transform Farming and Improve Food Resiliency

Feb 4, 2021 12:00 PM ET

At T-Mobile we’re building a 5G network to serve all Americans, including rural farmers, giving them the tools they need to transform their businesses.

Diversity & Inclusion

Investing in Women: A Powerful Approach for Investors in India

Feb 4, 2021 11:30 AM ET

Few Indian investors proactively consider gender as part of their investment plan. FSG spoke with more than 20 impact investors to learn why. We provide 5 priority actions to boost investment in women-owned businesses in India.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Sands Scores 85 out of 100 in Human Rights Campaign's 2021 Corporate Equality Index

Feb 4, 2021 11:20 AM ET

Sands has received a score of 85 out of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2021 Corporate Equality Index, the US’ foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ workplace equality.