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Innovation & Technology

UPS Longitudes | Why Businesses Need an Innovation Operating System

Innovation is critical in times of crisis. Why? Because companies that prioritize innovation during these times will drive growth after this crisis.

Social Impact & Volunteering

United Airlines Brings Santa Claus Float and Gifts to Residents at Warren Village

On Saturday, Dec. 12, Warren Village, a Denver-based organization focused on helping low-income, single-parent families make the journey from poverty to self-sufficiency, received a visit from Santa & Mrs. Claus, thanks to United Airlines.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Land Betterment Corporation Recaps a Year of Resilience and Progress

Land Betterment Corporation (“Land Betterment” or the “Company”) is pleased to highlight its milestone achievements during 2020.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

STMicroelectronics Partners with Schneider Electric on Carbon Neutrality and Co-Development of Energy-Efficient Solutions

STMicroelectronics, a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, has selected Schneider Electric as a strategic partner to support its goal to reach carbon neutrality by 2027.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Hormel Foods Named One of America's Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek for the Second Year in a Row

Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a global branded food company, was recently named of one America’s Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek magazine for the second year in a row

Research, Reports & Publications

Alliance for Community Trees Groups are United in an Effort to Plant Trees for a Better Tomorrow

Local impact happens when community-based tree planting organizations create projects that involve citizens, schools, churches, and government.

Responsible Production & Consumption

FPT Industrial Partners With Green Pea - The World's First Green Retail Park

Leading energy transition towards an increasingly sustainable transport model not only requires expertise and state-of-the-art technology, but also practical and accessible solutions

Responsible Production & Consumption

Farmer Matt Maier Presents Timberland With the First-Ever Sustainability Leadership Award

Farming and footwear may hail from different backgrounds, but their ties to leather, as well as environmental impact, are the commonalities that bring the two industries together.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

IWN 10th Anniversary Honored with $25,000 Donation to YWCA

In honor of the Invesco Women’s Network (IWN) 10th Anniversary milestone, the company has made a $25,000 donation to YWCA USA. The YWCA USA mission is to eliminate racism, empower women, stand up for social justice, help families...

Social Impact & Volunteering

Honoring #TeamDow Volunteers

This year we have all experienced real challenges – whether you are in the private, public or nonprofit sector – every industry in every corner of the globe has been touched by the events of this year.

Innovation & Technology

The Race to 5G: Setting the Pace for What's Next

Maintaining U.S. leadership in the development of global standards is an important part of reaching the full potential of 5G.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Hunger Remains a Problem in the U.S.

It is estimated that up to 132 million more people than previously projected could go hungry by the end of 2020 as the pandemic affects food supply chains, damages economies, and devastates communities. The global need for hunger support far...

Education

Vanessa's Path to Leadership with IBM P-TECH

Meet the new voice of tech. High-schooler Vanessa is a high-achiever, who saw education as a secret weapon to get ahead. She started school at P-TECH, an initiative founded by IBM, and found so much more.

Health & Healthcare

Alkermes Shares Resources for Opioid Addiction

Opioid overdose has taken the lives of nearly 450,000 Americans in the last two decades. If you or someone you know needs help, resources are available.

Research, Reports & Publications

World Business Council for Sustainable Development issues first Implementation Report of the Forest Sector SDG Roadmap

Twelve leading member companies, including International Paper, from the Forest Solutions Group (FSG) of the WBCSD have issued the first Implementation Report of the Forest Sector SDG Roadmap (SDG Roadmap) released in July 2019.

Energy

WSP USA Develops Air Monitoring Equipment for Oil and Gas Facilities

A small, unassuming enclosure is emerging as an essential environmental tool with innovative technology that improves the way oil and gas facilities keep their worksites safe and environmentally compliant.

Green Infrastructure

UPS Longitudes | Growing Support for Resilient Response

The Good360 Disaster Recovery Council (GDRC) launched in the fall of 2017 during what would become one of the most active Atlantic hurricane seasons on record.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Build for Impact Podcast: Translating Vision Into Sustainable Action

“I think any organization should not look at sustainability from just one aspect,” said Mohawk's Vagal. “It should be considered something which is more holistic as well as ingrained into your strategic planning.”

Energy

There Are No Short-Cuts to a Low Carbon Future

Asia-based companies are generally moving in the right direction and addressing their energy consumption, thought there is still some way to go.

Energy

A Transportation, Infrastructure and Climate Priority

High voltage direct current transmission, or HVDC, installed underground alongside America’s world-class networks of roads and highways, is the key to unlocking a clean, prosperous, and secure energy future.

Innovation & Technology

How has COVID-19 Affected Industrial and Cloud Markets?

All of us worldwide are dealing with the challenging new environment of COVID-19. I have been relatively lucky and only have had to share my home office with first-grade distant learning!

Research, Reports & Publications

Reinventing Capitalism

By any standards, 2020 has been a year of attention-consuming news stories. Capitalism, and its consequences for society and the environment, are very much in the spotlight.

Diversity & Inclusion

Belonging Begins with Us: How We're Working to Help Everyone Feel Included

Not only do we want shoppers to feel safe and comfortable shopping with us, but we also want them to see their local Walmart as a place where they belong and as a place that belongs to them.

Diversity & Inclusion

Dow Celebrates International Day of Persons With Disabilities

One billion people worldwide are living with a disability. Although “people with disabilities” sometimes refers to a single population, it is actually a diverse group of people with a wide range of abilities.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Operation Surprise: Team Depot Captain Tracy J.

Meet Tracy Jefferson, a Team Depot District Community Captain and Home Depot Store Manager of the Harahan, Louisiana store. Tracy lives our values in the aisles and through her disaster relief and COVID-19 volunteer work.

Latest Campaigns

  1. 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...
  2. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  3. 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...
  4. 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...
  5. 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...
  6. 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...
  7. Investing in our Communities
    We invest in sustainable community outcomes that improve lives.
  8. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  9. 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...
  10. Enriching Women's Lives
    60 years ago, Mary Kay Ash created an unparalleled opportunity for women to define their own successes and control their own futures. Her vision of...
  11. Coach Foundation | Dream It Real
    To help break cycles of inequality, we empower the next generation to reach their full potential through higher education.
  12. Accelerating access to healthcare technology
    We believe technology can help close the world’s health gaps. By putting people first, we find new ways to advance health while reducing costs. And...
  13. IWBI | Workplace Wellness
    A WELL Certified™ project has the potential to add measurable value to the health, well-being and happiness of people in the buildings. It can also...
  14. Cascale Events
    Cascale organizes and participates in a series of events, leveraging its position as a global convener of close to half the sector to bring together...
  15. AEG Celebrates Inclusion
    At AEG, we embrace inclusion and strive to create a workplace where our employees feel welcomed, valued and respected for the viewpoints, ideas...