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Events, Media & Communications

Olympic Order Awarded to French President Emmanuel Macron

The President of France Emmanuel Macron was presented with the Olympic Order on Wednesday 28 August by International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach, at an official ceremony held at the Elysée Palace in Paris.

Research, Reports & Publications

U.S. Guide to EU CSRD: Myths, Compliance, and Key Insights

Everything U.S. companies know about sustainability reporting is about to change. For years, U.S. company sustainability reports have been voluntary disclosures that provided varying details into an organization’s corporate responsibility initiatives and their impact on society.

Social Impact & Volunteering

KeyBank, Edna Martin Christian Center Team Up to Pack 10,000 Meals to Fight Hunger in Indianapolis

KeyBank and the Edna Martin Christian Center (EMCC) joined forces to pack 10,000 meals for those in need. This initiative aimed not only to address the pressing issue of hunger in the greater Indianapolis area but also to highlight the importance of volunteerism.

Education

Georgia-Pacific Leverages Partnerships To Expand Employee Knowledge and Skillset

In July 2024, weeks before the start of school for millions of children and young adults across the country, nine Georgia-Pacific mechanics from six facilities, including the Rome Lumber mill in Georgia and the Sweetwater Complex in Texas, went back to the classroom.

Research, Reports & Publications

SLB Releases Second Women and Pay Report

SLB has released 2023 Women and Pay—Improving Gender Harmony at SLB, the second in a biennial series aimed at increasing transparency of the company’s pay practices for employees and external stakeholders.

Environment

Bridging Conservation and Efficiency: New Bat Habitat Plan Takes Flight

Showing their support for the project, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service awarded Duke Energy a $1 million grant for 2024-2025, with the option to reapply annually, to facilitate the development of the HCP.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

AB: The Hidden Hazard in Climate Portfolios: Equity Concentration Risk

Whatever approach an investor chooses, we believe it’s important to manage a climate-related portfolio with the same research rigor and risk management as any other active equity strategy. That means ensuring that the portfolio has adequate diversification.

Research, Reports & Publications

YKK Achieves Major Sustainability Milestones in 2024 Integrated Report

YKK Corporation has released “This is YKK 2024” Integrated Report showcasing notable progress in its journey toward climate neutrality and environmental stewardship.

Environment

Arbor Day Foundation Brand Evolution Unites People Behind a Belief in a Better World

The Arbor Day Foundation announces a new brand evolution to create clearer connectivity across programs and sub-brands, showcasing all the ways the Foundation puts trees to work for the greatest good.

Innovation & Technology

Trane Technologies and Autodesk Collaborate to Accelerate and Simplify Sustainable Building Design

Trane Technologies and Autodesk, Inc. announced a strategic collaboration aimed at optimizing commercial building design for sustainability.

Events, Media & Communications

Trane Technologies Champions Decarbonization, Sustainable Cooling and Climate Policies at COP29

Trane Technologies (NYSE:TT), a global climate innovator, will highlight the need for decarbonizing buildings and transport, advancing climate policies, and promoting electrified heating, cooling, and other low-carbon solutions at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, November 11-22.

Innovation & Technology

How CNH’s Electric Mini Excavators Are Helping Denmark Reach Its Carbon Emissions Targets: ‘A Sustainable Year’ Story

Read the eighth installment of ‘A Sustainable Year’ to look at how New Holland Construction, a brand of CNH, is playing a role in helping Denmark move closer to its carbon emissions targets.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Disaster Relief Recap: Southwire Activates Support Following Hurricane Helene

In the devastating wake of Hurricane Helene, Southwire’s Project GIFT jumped into action to support fellow team members and communities impacted by Hurricane Helene.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Honoring Our Heroes: Ohio Veterans Embark on Memorable Honor Flight

Nearly 90 veterans took to the sky on a mission to celebrate their incredible sacrifice for our country. Organized by Flag City Honor Flight, this journey took them from Toledo, Ohio, to Washington, D.C., where they visited memorials built in their honor.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Trane Technologies Recognized for Commitment to Veterans by Military Friendly®

Trane Technologies has been honored with the 2025 Military Friendly® Employer Gold Award in the ‘Over 5 billion in Revenue’ category.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Honoring Our Veterans and Veteran Communities

In our sixth episode, members from the VETS ERG, which is dedicated to Veterans, active-duty service members, and their families and friends share their experiences and discuss how the group has influenced them both personally and professionally.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Logitech Expands Availability of Refurbished Devices, Offering High-Quality, Affordable Tech for Work and Play

Logitech Certified Refurbished devices officially debut on eBay Refurbished brand store

Innovation & Technology

Lenovo and InCor Develop TRAdA, an AI Platform for Advanced Arrhythmia Detection

Lenovo, in partnership with the Instituto do Coração – InCor HCFMUSP – the largest cardiology hospital in Latin America – announces the launch of TRAdA (from portuguese Telemonitoramento Remoto Assistido de Arritmia).

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Announcing CSRHub’s New Alliance With NAEM

CSRHub is taking the next step toward companies adopting the newly launched ESG Roadmap by collaborating with the National Association for Environmental, Health & Safety and Sustainability (EHS&S) Management (NAEM).

Education

Henkel Marks New Milestone Reaching Over 5,000 Stamford Students Through STEM Education Initiative Henkel Researchers’ World

Henkel announced it has reached over 5,000 students in Stamford, Connecticut through its global STEM education initiative, Henkel Researchers’ World.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Entergy Receives 2024 HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Award for Its Commitment to Hiring Veterans

For the seventh consecutive year, the U.S. Department of Labor has awarded Entergy with the HIRE Vets Medallion Award, honoring exceptional achievement in veteran employment.

Diversity & Inclusion

T-Mobile Veteran Employees Advice on Transitioning From Military to Civilian Life

In celebration of Veterans Day this week, two T-Mobile employees share their advice on how to prepare for that first civilian job interview after service.

Diversity & Inclusion

From Childhood Dream to Reality: DICK'S Sporting Goods’ Teammate Wins Flag Football World Championship

Seven-year-old Izzy Geraci was the only girl on her flag football team. 17 years later, Geraci was shining on the sport’s grandest stage, fighting to help the U.S. National Women’s Flag Football Team defend their world title!

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Regions Financial Recognized as an Employer Honoree by the American Opportunity Index

Regions Financial has been recognized as an Employer Honoree by the 2024 American Opportunity Index – a ranking that measures how effective companies are at developing talent to drive business performance and advance individual employees’ careers.

Innovation & Technology

Cybersecurity Is Protecting Grid Modernization

Integrating cybersecurity is critical to grid modernization as this shift is reshaping how the world generates, distributes, and consumes electricity.

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