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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Together, We are ON Semiconductor and Gold Stevie Award Winners

Together, we are ON Semiconductor, a hashtag and slogan our communications team launched, which has turned into a global campaign.

Diversity & Inclusion

Flying with Pride: United, Chase and Visa Join Forces in Support of LGBTQ+ Equality

Eligible United MileagePlus Visa Cardmembers earn five total miles for every dollar donated to charities supporting the LGBTQ+ community - up to $1,000 per eligible card

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Why I Value our Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Commitments and Capabilities

Building a better world through our solutions and services while creating value for our varied stakeholders is an important priority for Keysight. That’s why our CSR policies are a vital part of our business strategy.

Environment

Baltimore Employees Preserve Local Oyster Population

World Ocean Day, June 8, unites and rallies people around the world to protect and restore our blue planet. In honor of the occasion, Franklin Templeton’s Global Citizenship is highlighting a unique initiative in Baltimore.

Research, Reports & Publications

World Resources Institute and Ørsted How Governments Can Scale up Private Sector Investment in the Renewable Energy Transition

To achieve a net-zero society by 2050 and a world that runs entirely on renewable energy, policymakers, businesses and investors must level up their collaborative efforts and continue to work together with urgency and focus to rapidly scale up global renewable energy capacity.

Environment

Franklin 98 Living Shoreline

A 12-mile segment of Highway 98 that traverses Apalachicola Bay in FL lies directly beside the water’s edge. Wave energy, rising tides and severe storms make this shoreline, and the adjacent roadway infrastructure, particularly vulnerable to erosion.

Energy

Bloomberg Advances SDG 7, Committing to Affordable, Clean Energy

For the first time, Bloomberg has incorporated the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which set forth an ambitious plan for achieving sustainable economic, social and environmental development by 2030, in its sustainability strategy that is outlined in the Bloomberg Impact Report 2020.

Diversity & Inclusion

Empowered by Pathways: Embarking on an Equitable Future Together

At Hershey, we firmly believe that diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) are critical to our long-term success—not only in our workplace, but in the communities in which we operate and beyond.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Why the New CSRD Is Breaking Down the Walls Between ESG and Finance

The new proposals for the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) builds on the existing Non-Financial Reporting Directive (NFRD) and will apply to all large companies and all listed companies in the EU.

Green Infrastructure

Ecocentricity Guest Blog: Driving the Future of Solar Roadways in Georgia

The state of Georgia has over 90,000 miles of public roads. Can you imagine a future in which those miles of asphalt could serve as a powerful climate solution by capturing solar energy?

Diversity & Inclusion

Promoting Inclusion and Diversity Among Employees

Qualcomm continues to expand its programs and activities promoting our inclusive and diverse culture among employees globally.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Cutting Complexity and Confusion Around Sustainability Standards

We all know that to tackle the scale of the societal and environmental challenges we face, every business has a vital role in helping to make a positive impact for people and the planet.

Environment

Gap Between Rhetoric and Reality Mars Biden's Climate Diplomacy Triumph - Sustainable Business Review

The new administration marks an important change for the US. Re-entering the Paris Agreement, ready to rally the world and lead on climate change and business has a vital role in putting the US back at the head of the climate table.

Diversity & Inclusion

SAIC Celebrates Pride Month, Supports LGBTQ+ Community

ride represents progress and is a testament to the many contributions and accomplishments of the LGBTQ+ community over the last 50+ years toward #equality and a more #inclusive future for all.

Innovation & Technology

HP Inc. Commits to Accelerate Digital Equity for 150 Million People by 2030

Announces release of annual Sustainable Impact Report, highlighting progress toward its goal of creating a more sustainable and just technology industry.

Education

Comcast Launching Two WiFi-Connected “Lift Zones” in Ohio Valley

Comcast plans to equip the North Wheeling Community Center and the Salvation Army in Bellaire, Ohio with WiFi-connected “Lift Zones” to help low-income students get online, participate in distance learning and do their homework.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

TGR Foundation and Discovery Education Honored With 2021 EdTech Breakthrough Award for College Preparatory Initiative

Discovery Education today announced that EdTech Breakthrough – a leading market intelligence organization recognizing the top companies and solutions in the global educational technology market – selected the TGR EDU:

Environment

Reducing Our Footprint: It's Time to Get More Ambitious

At Gilead, we talk about creating a healthier world – and that means not only focusing on our mission of delivering new medicines for people with serious illnesses,

Education

A Different Kind of Tool: Class Teaches Strong Work Ethic

Koch partnership with the mikeroweWORKS Foundation supports job skills education that prepares students for success

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

The Carrot Project: Investing in Local Sustainable Agriculture and Food

Our local food ecosystem and it's resilience is a result of the incredible work ethic of farmers, buoyed by varied collaborations and the growing role of investors.

Health & Healthcare

COVID's "19": The Weight We've Gained

COVID's "19": The pandemic added to an already heavy health burden for those facing diabetes. Abbott is working to lighten the load.

Events, Media & Communications

Why Equity Matters for Companies: Delivering on Commitments

After a groundswell of corporate support for social justice in 2020, the hard work of action begins. But, what does it mean for a company to make good on its commitments to equity and social justice, from the way it treats employees to its overall impact on society?

Environment

The Soil Health Institute Announces Its Virtual 2021 Annual Meeting: “Enriching Soil, Enhancing Life”

“Enriching Soil, Enhancing Life” is designed to connect and advance the science, adoption, and environmental benefits of soil health. A wide array of practical information, research, and actionable takeaways will be presented that is relevant to

Environment

Disney Conservation Fund Celebrates Its 2020 Heroes

The Disney Conservation Fund (DCF) recognizes the hard work and effort of individuals and teams around the world working to conserve wildlife and protect wild places every year.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

CNH Industrial México Celebrates Children's Day With Magic

The CNH Industrial manufacturing facility in Querétaro organized its first ever virtual Children’s Day Celebration on April 30.

Latest Campaigns

  1. 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...
  2. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. Drive for MPC
    At Marathon Petroleum, our professional truck drivers share one common vision: no accidents, no injuries, and no harm to the environment. We’re proud...
  5. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  6. Growth Through Sustainability
    Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator with a clear purpose to boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. See how embedding...
  7. Integrated Tools
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts to align the industry on a common language to describe sustainability performance to reduce duplication and...
  8. Leading ESG & Sustainability Stewardship
    The new CNH continues on its longstanding path of excellence in sustainability, which is recognized by the foremost authorities.
  9. GoDaddy | Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
    Diverse teams build better products — period. At GoDaddy, we make apps and services that our worldwide community of entrepreneurs can relate to. Our...
  10. Wesco Cares
    Life-changing events can happen to any of us, often when we least expect them. Employees in need can turn to the Wesco Cares. Its mission is to be an...
  11. SustainabilityHQ.com Weekly Highlights
    Highlighting the top news, commentary, and research for the week coming from SHQ. The highlights newsletter also spotlights one profiled organization...
  12. Fifth Third’s Neighborhood Program
    Fifth Third has a proven track record of success in community development through its neighborhood program, which creates and implements innovative...
  13. 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...
  14. Employee and Community Engagement
    At MilliporeSigma, we look for opportunities to use employee and community engagement to spark scientific curiosity and breakthroughs. We know that...
  15. Drawdown Georgia
    Informed by Project Drawdown, the world’s leading resource for climate solutions, Drawdown Georgia is the first state-centered effort to crowdsolve...