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Research, Reports & Publications

Communication Networks Are Key to Delivering the Grid of the Future

Black & Veatch’s 2020 Strategic Directions: Smart Utilities Report analyzes how major trends are reshaping the grid of the future. From two-way power flows to DER, utilities are working to ensure a more sustainable, reliable and resilient future.

Diversity & Inclusion

Embracing the Value of All at DOW

At Dow, our employees are the very source and catalyst for Dow's innovation, value creation and sustainability. We are committed to fostering an environment where every individual is included and contributing their personal best.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

An eBay for Charity Story: More Than Just a Second Chance

eBay for Charity is celebrating $1 billion raised in support of charities like Goodwill San Francisco. By selling on the eBay for Charity platform, charities like Goodwill are able to donate 100 percent of every sale to furthering their mission.

Research, Reports & Publications

Black & Veatch: Reliability, Efficiency and Resiliency Drive Utilities’ Grid Modernization Efforts

Data is poised to tell the story of #utility systems, but are we ready to listen? Black & Veatch's 2020 Strategic Directions: Smart Utilities Report explores challenges & opportunities facing utilities as they build the promised grid of the future

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Blackbaud Employees are Committed to Being Change Agents for Social Good

Blackbaud attracts people with world-class talent and a deep, personal connection to their jobs, and are provided many opportunities to increase their satisfaction at work.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Ecolab Named to Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index

Ecolab Inc., the global leader in water, food safety and public health technologies and services, has been named to Bloomberg’s 2020 Gender-Equality Index (GEI).

Events, Media & Communications

Join Our Free Webinar on Purpose – Driven Communications With Clariant, Pernod-Ricard, Merck and OP Financial Group

The issues businesses face, and in turn need to communicate, are vast and complex. There’s increasing pressure for business to communicate its actions, vision and impact in a way simplified manner that engages key audiences whilst demonstrating integrity and leadership

Research, Reports & Publications

New Year's Resolutions for a Clean Energy Future

No matter which way you commit to cleaner air or energy-efficiency this year, every little bit counts. A clean energy future is attainable when we all work together to achieve it.

Sustainable Development Goals

Thriving, Sustainably - Q&A With GM's Mary Barra and Dane Parker

Our vision at General Motors is to create a world with zero crashes, zero emissions and zero congestion. We know it won’t happen overnight, but given the upside of that future, we are pursuing our vision as aggressively as we can.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Comerica Honors MLK Day Volunteering in Michigan

Make it a day on, not a day off. That’s the goal of the Corporation for National and Community Service in honoring Dr. Martin Luther King.

Sustainable Development Goals

Verizon Reaffirms Commitment to Be Carbon Neutral by 2035

Verizon CEO, Hans Vestberg, while at the 50th World Economic Forum Annual Meeting taking place in Davos, Switzerland, reaffirmed Verizon’s commitment to carbon neutrality by 2035.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CNH Industrial Named a “Green Master” for Sixth Year in a Row

For the sixth year in a row, CNH Industrial N.V. (NYSE: CNHI/ MI: CNH) has been recognized for its sustainability efforts by the Wisconsin Sustainable Business Council, which once again honored the company as a “Green Master”.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

General Mills Employee Carries on Brother’s Legacy

Michelle Meade began her work in Zambia after her brother founded Tiny Tim & Friends, an organization working toward zero transmission by providing high quality treatment, care and support to HIV+ children, adolescents and pregnant women in Zambia.

Energy

The Evolving Structure of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs)

Interest in renewable energy has skyrocketed over the past couple of years. Organizations worldwide are making commitments to transform their operations and achieve anywhere from 50% to 100% of energy procurement from renewable sources.

Education

Qualcomm® Thinkabit Lab™ Is Creating the Next Generation of Inventors

The ideas which shape our future technology can come from anywhere. They might come from the mind of Luis Gomez with some assistance from Qualcomm's Thinkabit Lab.

Responsible Production & Consumption

LG Brings Sustainability, Energy Efficiency to 2020 ‘New American Home’ and ‘New American Remodel’

ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year LG Electronics USA was selected by the National Association of Home Builders as Platinum Partner for The New American Home and The New American Remodel.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Northern Trust Asset Management Launches Sustainable Quantitative Solutions

Northern Trust Asset Management has announced the further expansion of its sustainability strategies, enabling institutional investors to combine Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) investing solutions with the manager’s expertise in quantitative investing across developed and emerging markets.

Environment

From Lights on to Networks On: New Implications on Security, Safety and Environmental Sustainability for the Connected World

It might be difficult to drive the world to more environmentally-friendly infrastructure technologies, Keysight is doing its part by providing the solutions needed to ensure quality network deployments that support a sustainable environment for all.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Modernizing the Power Grid to Transform Cities

Alliant Energy cooperated with a group to transform an alleyway. By removing the overhead power lines and putting them underground, the area became a usable and attractive public gathering space that showcases local artwork.

Research, Reports & Publications

Wild Files: Whale Shark Rescued offShore in Thailand by Chevron Team

During routine operations on October 19, 2019, workers spotted a young whale shark, approximately 16.4 feet (5 meters) long, in distress close to the Erawan-A platform.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Common Impact Honors Martin Luther King Jr.'s Legacy of Service

Common Impact CEO Danielle Holly reflects on MLK's legacy of service and how individuals and organizations can act on his values of equality and justice every day.

Research, Reports & Publications

CECP’s Investing in Society: Focus on People

Investing in Society is the must-read source offering practical evidence of the corporate sector’s shift toward being increasingly purpose-driven.

Diversity & Inclusion

New Report Details Challenges and Solutions to Advancing Frontline Employees of Color

A new report titled “Advancing Frontline Employees of Color: Innovating for Competitive Advantage in America’s Frontline Workforce” was released as a resource & call to action for employers to support the advancement of frontline employees of color

Events, Media & Communications

Ideagen Global 100 Leaders List - Exclusively in Catalyze Magazine by Ideagen

The Annual Ideagen Global 100 Leaders List - Exclusively in Catalyze by Ideagen - 100 Global Leaders Changing the World leading into 2030Ideagen was created with a single goal in mind: to change the world.

Green Infrastructure

UPS Reduces Emissions and Congestion in Denmark and Sweden With New Zero Emission eBikes

UPS announced today that it has deployed five eBikes in Copenhagen, one in Stockholm and one in Aarhus as part of its global effort to improve the sustainability of its deliveries.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Collaboration and Partnership
    Cascale shares updates on its strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders geared toward shifting the industry into one that gives back more than...
  2. Cascale Governance
    Cascale shares updates from its Board of Directors who serve as the principal governing body and are responsible for setting the strategic direction...
  3. PSEG People & Communities
    PSEG is committed to improving the lives of our customers, our employees and the diverse communities we serve throughout New Jersey and Long Island...
  4. Making the World a Better Home | Our Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
    We believe diversity strengthens us and the best ideas come from diverse teams working together. Creating a positive workplace for everyone means...
  5. Scotts Miracle-Gro | Environment Improvement
    Earth's beauty and resources should be appreciated now and preserved for generations to come. Discover the stewardship initiatives underway to protect...
  6. Leading ESG & Sustainability Stewardship
    The new CNH continues on its longstanding path of excellence in sustainability, which is recognized by the foremost authorities.
  7. Social Impact at Mastercard
    At Mastercard, we’re powering economies and empowering people, building a sustainable economy where everyone prospers.
  8. Investing in our Communities
    We invest in sustainable community outcomes that improve lives.
  9. 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...
  10. FedEx | Empowering Entrepreneurs
    Advancing women and minority-owned small businesses and entrepreneurs around the world. Small to mid-sized businesses power their local economies and...
  11. Opportunity for All
    At Trane Technologies, uplifting our communities and workforce is the key to our continued success. We focus on broadening access to education...
  12. 2025: Entergy helps customers beat the heat
    This summer, Entergy helped our customers across our service area beat the heat this summer through a number of initiatives aimed to help them save...
  13. FedEx Cares | Overall
    FedEx Cares is our global community engagement program and one way that we live out our purpose of connecting people and possibilities. Our goal is to...
  14. AEG's Commitment to Sustainable Operations
    AEG's sustainability initiatives are designed to reduce our consumption of the planet’s limited resources. Through our comprehensive sustainability...
  15. 2025: Entergy helps customers beat the heat
    This summer, Entergy helped our customers across our service area beat the heat this summer through a number of initiatives aimed to help them save...