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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Duke Energy Named One of the World’s Most Admired Companies, Thanks to Its Commitment to Innovation, Sustainable Business and More

Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) has been recognized by Fortune magazine as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies for 2024. This is the seventh consecutive year the company has made the list, ranking as one of the top four gas and electric utilities for the third year in a row.

Research, Reports & Publications

Food Sector Makes Measured Progress Toward Aligning With a Net Zero Economy, but More Urgent Action Needed

A new Ceres analysis of major North American food companies found that the sector, which accounts for one-third of global greenhouse gas emissions, is making measured progress toward aligning with and accelerating the transition to a net zero emissions economy.

Diversity & Inclusion

Paramount Insights' "Reflecting Me" Survey Findings

In 2021, Paramount Insights surveyed 15,000 consumers across the world to understand their perceptions of the state of on-screen representation and diversity. The resulting study, Reflecting Me, revealed that audiences craved better representation both on- and off-screen.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Trane® Fort Smith Plant Recognized for Significant Safety Achievement

Trane® by Trane Technologies celebrated a significant safety milestone at its Commercial HVAC manufacturing facility in Fort Smith, Arkansas. The plant achieved twelve consecutive years – more than 5,000,000 hours – without a lost time safety incident.

Environment

Baker Tilly Analysis: Federal Supplier Climate Risks and Resilience Proposed Rule Introduces Heightened GHG Emissions Reporting for Federal Contractors

In November 2022, the Department of Defense (DoD), General Services Administration (GSA), and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) proposed an amendment to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).

Sustainable Development Goals

From Courses to Communities, Dow and WM Drive Sustainability

Through creative collaborations with like-minded companies such as WM, we can help advance the well-being of people and the planet.

Education

Canadian Middle and High School Students Sweep TCS North American Digital Innovation Competition

Seven Canadian students from the Greater Toronto Area have advanced from the February 8 Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) goIT North American Innovator of the Year competition to the next major event in the series.

Diversity & Inclusion

Comcast Celebrates the 2024 Lunar New Year With a Curated Collection of Asian and Asian American Entertainment

To celebrate Lunar New Year, Xfinity is launching a new, curated collection of Asian and Asian American entertainment across all its devices

Education

Amazon and Discovery Education Partner To Help Students Explore Cutting-Edge Careers and Technology

Amazon and Discovery Education today announced a new partnership bringing Amazon Career Tours to classrooms nationwide.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Nurturing the Pioneering Spirit in Diverse Communities

As part of its longstanding commitment to education, especially STEM and science literacy, Henkel launched Henkel Researchers’ World in partnership with a local university at its headquarters in Dusseldorf, Germany, in 2011.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Mikel Hancock, Walmart, Appointed New Co-Chair of Forest Positive Coalition of Action

The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) is pleased to announce Mikel Hancock, Senior Director, Strategic Initiatives for Walmart has been elected as the new Retailer Co-Chair of the Forest Positive Coalition of Action.

Innovation & Technology

How Smarter Technology Can Help With Your Company’s Journey to Sustainability

The call to safeguard our planet is becoming louder than ever. Thankfully, we’re living in an era where sustainability tops the priority list not just for individuals, but for many organisations as well.

Health & Healthcare

Quest Diagnostics and Instacart Collaborate To Reduce Food Insecurity Across the United States With Integrated Patient Health Coaching and Nutritious Grocery Delivery

By integrating Instacart into Pack Health's programs, the companies will deliver a complementary suite of services aimed at increasing access to the food, nutrition education and coaching support individuals need to build healthier habits.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Cinnaire's Ubuntu Fund Secures $55 Million Investment From Prominent Financial Institutions To Create Pathways for Equitable Access

Cinnaire has announced the closing of the $55 million Ubuntu Fund, an equitable access fund developed to support affordable housing development with underinvested developers in the Midwest region.

Innovation & Technology

New Customer Collaborator Announcement for Food Service Accelerator: Albertsons Companies

The Clean Fight team has hit the ground running with the fourth edition of our Accelerator Program, focused on decarbonizing the food service industry in New York . We are delighted to announce Albertsons Companies as a stellar addition to our group of Customer Collaborators.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CACI Named a Fortune World’s Most Admired Company for Seventh Consecutive Year

CACI International Inc (NYSE: CACI) announced today that Fortune magazine has recognized it as one of the World’s Most Admired Companies in 2024, commemorating its seventh consecutive year on the list and its 13th appearance since the list’s inception.

Diversity & Inclusion

Taco Bell Black History Month Spotlight: John H.

February in the U.S. is dedicated to acknowledging and honoring the history of Black Americans and celebrating their contributions to the economy, culture, arts and society.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Turning the Valve on Indigenous Economic Success

At the Aug. 21 event, Enbridge announced a donation of 120 surplus valves to Alexander Valve and Supply. The donated valves will be used to train new or future employees, including members of the Alexander First Nation, in valve servicing and refurbishment.

Events, Media & Communications

Global EHS and Sustainability Conferences to Attend in 2024

There are a multitude of upcoming EHS and Sustainability events across the globe that can serve as invaluable resources for gaining fresh insights, identifying new trends, and ultimately contributing to a safer and more environmentally friendly workplace and planet.

Energy

Delmarva Power and the Arbor Day Foundation Provide Free Trees for Energy-Efficient Living

Delmarva Power customers can now request a free tree to plant at their home as part of the company’s partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation’s Energy-Saving Trees program.

Diversity & Inclusion

GoDaddy’s Love & Business Series: Sweets & Meats BBQ

There’s love in the air and GoDaddy is celebrating couples who brave the adventure of running a business together.

Sweets & Meats BBQ was launched in 2014 by business partners and sweethearts, Kristen Bailey and Anton Gaffney.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Modernizing Dairy Farming in India

Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK) has partnered with ISAP India Foundation to modernize dairy farming in the water-scarce region of Antargaon in Wardha District, Maharashtra.

Education

IBM Collaborates With the Commissionerate of Technical Education for Skilling in AI in Gujarat

Technology major IBM has entered into a collaboration with the Commissionerate of Technical Education (CTE) of Gujarat to bolster technical and professional education in the state.

Diversity & Inclusion

Webster Bank Celebrates Age Diversity With Multi-Generations BRG

Webster Bank's Multi-Generations BRG encourages a collaborative environment where colleagues of all ages recognize strengths and skills in each other and opportunities for growth and development.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Sysco’s Earth Plus Agave Straws are Affordable, Planet-friendly and Upcycled

Have you tried Sysco’s Earth Plus Agave Straws?! We love that this bio-based straw is part of our One Planet.

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