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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

International Paper Named One of the 2021 World's Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere for the 15th Consecutive Year

International Paper has been recognized by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as one of the 2021 World’s Most Ethical Companies.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Owens Corning's Approach to Building the Circular Economy

In the past, manufacturers used a straightforward, linear model to produce their goods: extract raw materials, build the products, discard the waste, and throw everything away when it’s no longer in use.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

VF Corporation Named One of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere for Fifth Consecutive Year

Recognition honors those companies that understand the importance of leading, making values-based decisions, and their overall commitment to integrity

Responsible Production & Consumption

Watch Energea Spotlight: Producing Food for Your Neighbors

Ian Gibson runs an organic vegetable and flower farm in Higganum, CT. A thoughtful use of space, solar powered irrigation and a minimal use of equipment and chemical inputs makes Ian's farm the perfect model of sustainability for the farming industry

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Republic Services Named to Barron's 100 Most Sustainable Companies List

Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) has been named to Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies list for the third time, highlighting the Company’s efforts to benefit key stakeholders

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Rockwell Automation Named One of the 2021 World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th Time

Rockwell Automation was recognized by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as one of the 2021 World’s Most Ethical Companies.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Ecolab Named One of World's Most Ethical Companies for 15th Consecutive Year

Ecolab has again been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices.

Environment

Cambium Carbon Cuts Waste, Builds Green Future

There are countless ways trees benefit urban communities and society as a whole, but they also come with a built-in hindrance: They are expensive.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Pro Bono Perspectives S3E4: Jerome Tennille, Marriott International

Jerome Tennille, Manager of Social Impact & Volunteerism at Marriott International, joins host Danielle Holly for a dynamic conversation on the state of volunteering and employee engagement.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Camden and Discovery Education Launch New PK-12 Partnership Supported by the Subaru

New Jersey’s Camden City School District (CCSD) today launched a new, multi-year partnership with Discovery Education supporting PK-12 education.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Northern Trust Included on Fortune Magazine's List of the World's Most Admired Companies in 2021

Northern Trust is honored to be included on Fortune Magazine's list of the World's Most Admired Companies in 2021.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Benevity's Goodness Matters Industry Conference Announces An All-Star Speaker Lineup

Keynote speakers at Goodness Matters 2021 are Ericka Huggins, Luvvie Ajayi Jones and Bryan de Lottinville with other acclaimed sessions from Albertsons and AFI, Apple, Google, Microsoft, SAP and many more!

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

ImpactAssets' Tenth IA 50 Impact Fund Listing Reveals Growing Market and Innovative Managers

ImpactAssets releases Tenth IA 50 impact fund manager showcase revealing growing market and innovative fund managers.

Health & Healthcare

Giving Kids With Heart Failure a Brighter Future

A few years ago, Katrina Sellens — 14 and hungry for Thanksgiving leftovers — stood there in a familiar spot: Surveying the fridge for something to eat.

Environment

With America Back In The Paris Agreement, We Must Be 'all In' On Climate

Very quickly, we’re seeing major advances in tackling the climate crisis.

Environment

Herbalife Nutrition Receives Environmental Award for Local Recycling Efforts

In Mongolia, Herbalife Nutrition been recognized as Green Hero by the Tuvshin Saikhan Center.

Diversity & Inclusion

Rockwell Automation's Aaliyah Brown

By the time Aaliyah Brown was 10 years old, she knew she wanted to be an engineer. She saw engineers described as people who can make things work and make things better, and she was hooked.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Truist Donates $2.5 Million Grant to Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta has announced it received a $2.5 million grant from Truist to support the North Druid Hills campus, which includes Arthur M. Blank Hospital.

Social Impact & Volunteering

CIT Presents at LA Launch and Grow Virtual Workshop in Partnership with Operation HOPE, Inc.

Heather Ellison, Senior Vice President of Retail Banking and Rolland Mattoon, Director of Small Business, presented on how to create a comprehensive business plan to a group of women entrepreneurs at the LA LaunchandGrow virtual workshop

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Florida Housing Coalition Announces Major New Initiative: Center for Racial Equity

The Florida Housing Coalition, the state’s leading nonprofit provider of training and technical assistance dedicated to affordable housing from ending homelessness to first-time homeownership, today announced the creation of new Center for Racial Equity.

Research, Reports & Publications

2020 Schneider Sustainability Impact Scores 9.32/10

2020 Schneider Sustainability Impact scores 9.32/10, demonstrating unwavering commitment to sustainability in year of pandemic.

Education

A Safer and Greener Campus for Students

Bai Yun Primary School and Zhong Xing Primary School in Zhangjiagang (ZJG), China cater to children from migrant families – and were in need of upgraded facilities to create a safer and more sustainable learning environment for children.

Health & Healthcare

United Makes Hawaii Travel Easier With Expanded COVID Testing and Pre-clearance Program

Beginning February 1, United customers traveling to Hawaii who have a valid negative COVID-19 test can show their results before boarding to save time and skip document screening lines upon arrival.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Intel Pledges $5M to Develop HBCU Tech Law and Policy Center

As part of its commitment to build a more equitable world, Intel will donate $5 million over the next five years to North Carolina Central University, a historically Black college and university (HBCU), to create a new tech law and policy center.

Education

Key Accomplishments: STEM Education

Learn how Qualcomm is inspiring the next generation of innovators to develop the workforce in technology-related careers.

Latest Campaigns

  1. 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...
  2. 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...
  3. Communities and People
    Employees are our most valued resource and are at the center of everything we do. Their talent, diversity, and commitment are crucial to our...
  4. 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...
  5. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  6. Forests
    Managing our forests sustainably and protecting water, wildlife, and species at risk.
  7. KeyBank Foundation: Helping Communities Thrive through Education, Workforce Development, and Service
    KeyBank Foundation helps build thriving communities by supporting organizations and programs that foster thriving students and a thriving workforce...
  8. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  9. Subaru Love Promise: Community
    Subaru is dedicated to supporting those who need it the most in our communities. From donating food to Feeding America, providing essential items to...
  10. IWBI | WELL Building Standard
    Our built environment can shape our habits and choices, regulate our sleep-wake cycle, drive us toward healthy and unhealthy choices, and passively...
  11. 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...
  12. 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...
  13. Recognition of our Company
    As the leading sports and live music company in the world, we recognize our responsibility to provide industry leadership and to conduct our business...
  14. Investing in our Communities
    We invest in sustainable community outcomes that improve lives.
  15. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...