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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

The Organic & Non-GMO Report Celebrates 20 Years As Leading Publication for Organic and Non-GMO Markets

More than twenty years ago, journalist Ken Roseboro had an idea for a publication that focused on the market for non-GMO (non-genetically modified) grains and foods.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Comcast NBCUniversal Named One of the Top 25 Best Companies to Work for by Fortune

Comcast NBCUniversal was recognized by Fortune, in partnership with global research and consulting firm Great Place to Work, as the 21st best company to work for on its ‘100 Best Companies to Work For’ list this year.

Education

Inspiring the Next Generations of Inventors

Through our Qualcomm® Thinkabit Lab ™ program, we aim to show students from all cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds that they can be part of inventing the wireless world of the future.

Research, Reports & Publications

T. Rowe Price: Pandemic's Impact to Financial Well-being Compels More Parents Than Ever to Have Money Conversations With Their Kids

A new study from T. Rowe Price provides a look at how the coronavirus pandemic has impacted families’ financial well-being, compelling more parents than ever to have conversations regarding money matters with their children.

Environment

Ørsted Partners With World Wide Fund for Nature Denmark to Give a Helping Hand to the Seas

The project, known as “A helping hand to the seas”, aims to explore how biodiversity is affected by imbalances in local ecosystems and support the vulnerable cod fish stock in Denmark’s Kattegat straits.

Environment

Albertsons Companies Commits to Setting Science-Based Target to Reduce Carbon Emissions

Albertsons Companies has announced its commitment to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and will set an emissions reduction target that support the goals of the United Nations’ Paris Agreement to reduce carbon emissions.

Environment

Earth Day 2030: A Success Story Driven by Climate Solutions

Hop in and hold on! This week's Ecocentricity blog is a time travel journey to Earth Day 2030. "When it comes to solving the climate crisis, humans have made major strides this past decade."

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Fifth Third Finance Academy Distributes Over $237,500 in Scholarship Funds

The student winners participated in an essay contest where they detailed how their experience with Finance Academy helped them prepare for their future endeavors.

Energy

Enbridge's Road Map to Net-zero Emissions by 2050

Net-zero emissions by 2050.

It’s a sustainability target that’s “absolutely doable,” says Caitlin Tessin, Enbridge’s Director of Market Innovation, “with the right road map.”

Events, Media & Communications

WEC and Syngenta Convene Executive Roundtable: Business Strategies to Implement the EU Farm-to-Fork Strategy and Accelerate the Transition to a Sustainable Food System and Regenerative Agriculture

On March 30, 2021, WEC and Syngenta convened the first of a series of four Executive Roundtables to discuss the EU green deal and key areas of focus and opportunities to accelerate the transition to a sustainable food system.

Responsible Production & Consumption

O-I Fire and Sand - How Glass Is Made

Glass packaging is made of three natural ingredients: silica sand, soda ash and limestone. The materials are mixed with recycled glass--called cullet.

Innovation & Technology

Cummins Helps Hydrogen-powered Aircraft Take Flight

The world’s first hydrogen-powered aircraft, using global power leader Cummins’ fuel cell technology, was unveiled at the Stuttgart Airport in Germany in December 2020. Called the DLR-HY4, the four-seat airplane has successfully completed 30 2-hour test flights.

Health & Healthcare

Gilead Presents: Episode 2 - Realizing Possible

As COVID-19 began to spread around the world, Gilead employees worked around the clock to advance the company’s investigational antiviral.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Bacardi Celebrates Earth Day With an IG Live Session to Talk Sustainability and Closed-Loop Cocktails

On the occasion of Earth Day, Bacardi is highlighting its Good Spirited efforts and commitment to creating a Good Footprint by zooming in on the area of zero waste.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Herbalife Nutrition Celebrates National Volunteer Week

In celebration of #NationalVolunteerWeek, Herbalife Nutrition is excited to showcase their employees who have been giving back even during these trying times!

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

ImpactAssets Logs A Record 207 Custom Investment Deals Worth More Than $200 Million in 2020

Impact investments filled the capital gap to help fuel solutions to urgent issues, from racial equity to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Research, Reports & Publications

The Farming We Need for Earth Day

Agriculture has the potential to be both an immediate and long-term, scalable climate solution. The Indigo Carbon program connects farmers and corporate supporters to accelerate this change.

Research, Reports & Publications

SABIC Shows How It Is Thriving Responsibly in 2020 Sustainability Report

SABIC has released its 2020 Sustainability Report which reflects on the successes of its sustainability journey and the profound changes arising from a challenging yet remarkable year.

Energy

Hershey Announces New Renewable Energy Agreements Aligned With 2030 Goal to Reduce Emissions by More Than 50%

The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) today announced two new clean energy partnerships to develop solar projects in the U.S. as it moves its operations toward the use of clean and renewable energy.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

SFDR Looks Beyond the Balance Sheet, Through Greenwashing. Data Strategies Must Change.

When the EU’s Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) came into force on March 10, it might well have been news that passed many businesses by, writes Bart van Praag, General Manager, EMEA, Workiva.

Green Infrastructure

Nikola, IVECO and OGE Announce Intent to Accelerate the Deployment of Hydrogen Infrastructure and Fueling Solutions

Nikola Corporation (NASDAQ: NKLA), IVECO and OGE today announced they have entered into a letter of intent for a collaboration to establish a business structure for transporting hydrogen via pipeline network

Education

Igniting Genomic Literacy in the Classroom

At Illumina, we are committed to furthering genomics literacy through STEM education to ensure equitable access for all. Building the future of genomics starts with inspiring today’s youth to be tomorrow’s scientists, inventors, and innovators.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Restore Our Earth: Reducing Waste Through Reuse and Recycling

Addressing global waste is a key pillar of the Restore Our Earth platform. At Pentair, we work to limit our environmental impact by reducing waste from operations and increasing reuse and recycling.

Responsible Production & Consumption

A Cleaner Home and a Cleaner Planet Are the Hallmarks of Mohawk's Eco-friendly EverStrand Line in 2021

On average, 63 reclaimed high-quality plastic bottles go into each square yard of EverStrand carpet. In 2020 alone, Mohawk recycled about six billion plastic bottles—enough to wrap around Earth almost 30 times.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Community Heroes: One GP Employee's Effort to Spark Hope in a Pandemic

The actions we take within our communities are often the biggest catalysts for change at a larger scale and after a long year of social distancing, our employees are finding new ways to connect with their communities and make a difference.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Integrated Tools
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts to align the industry on a common language to describe sustainability performance to reduce duplication and...
  2. Local Communities
    The principals of living and working in synergy with the communities in which we operate, as well as collaborating on projects that benefit those...
  3. Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG)
    The business landscape is reorienting itself and you can almost hear priorities shifting toward change-readiness and the bigger picture. And in this...
  4. GoDaddy | Microbusiness
    They’re the people who build websites, run restaurants, and teach online classes. They power local economies and national growth but their impact...
  5. Biomimicry and Ray of Hope Accelerator
    The Ray C. Anderson Foundation has partnered with the Biomimicry Institute to create the Ray of Hope Accelerator, designed to bring commercially...
  6. Fifth Third's Commitment to Small Businesses
    Fifth Third believes that small businesses form the foundation of our communities – and when they succeed, we all succeed. Supporting them through...
  7. FedEx | Volunteer Campaigns
    Giving back is part of the FedEx culture. Team members support our charitable investments and local community needs by dedicating their time where...
  8. Social Progress
    Social engagement has always been an integral part of our sense of responsibility as a company. We care and we act to do our part to improve the...
  9. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  10. AEG's Commitment to Social Impact and Volunteerism
    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...
  11. Digital Safety
    We provide tools and guidance so people can manage digital content in a way that’s right for them and their families. Learn more >>
  12. Healthy Spaces Podcast: Season 5
    Welcome to Season 5 of Healthy Spaces by Trane Technologies, the podcast where experts and disruptors explore how climate technology and innovation...
  13. Nutrition and Health
    Focus on preventing and treating malnutrition across life stages. Highlights include early detection, community-based treatment (e.g., MUAC screening...
  14. Health and Safety by Antea Group
    Antea Group's health and safety consultants understand what it takes to help make a positive impact on safety culture. Read blogs, insights, and more...
  15. Leading ESG & Sustainability Stewardship
    The new CNH continues on its longstanding path of excellence in sustainability, which is recognized by the foremost authorities.