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Research, Reports & Publications

The State of Corporate Purpose 2023 Trend 4: ERGs Are Now a Must-Have Strategy in DEI

Now that we’ve passed the early groundswell of employee-led action on DEI, we’re entering a new phase where affinity and employee resource groups are a must-have — and possibly a more effective — component of a corporate DEI and culture strategy.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

KFC's First Annual People, Culture & Purpose Conference: Feeding People’s Potential & Celebrating Progress

KFC has long been a purpose-driven business. Today more than ever, our ambition is for purpose to be the the center of everything we do – the food we serve, the people we employ and the communities we’re a part of.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Junior Achievement, United Way Recognize Webster Bank for its Philanthropic Support in Region

Webster takes pride in its long-standing partnership with United Way and strongly believes in its mission to ensure people have access to a broad safety net of human services.

Events, Media & Communications

Pioneering the Future of Flavor: Griffith Foods and Worldchefs Renew Partnership

Griffith Foods, a world-class family-owned global developer and manufacturer of customized food ingredient solutions, has renewed as a Worldchefs Global Partner.

Health & Healthcare

Gilead Sciences: A Cut Above the Rest: Innovative Barbershop Program Educates Indigenous Men About HIV

Gilead provided a grant for the innovative partnership as part of its overall efforts to advance health equity and reduce stigma and disparities in communities of greatest need.

Innovation & Technology

Land Betterment’s ekō Solutions Debuts Latest Model: Mobile Merchant Container

Land Betterment’s ekō Solutions division recently debuted it’s newest up-cycled shipping container model, the Mobile Merchant Container at United Way of Central Alabama’s Centennial Celebration on June 24, 2023.

Diversity & Inclusion

Fifth Third Bank Hosts Seventh Annual Supplier Diversity Summit

Fifth Third Bank today hosted its seventh annual Supplier Diversity Summit.

Sustainable Development Goals

Mondelēz 2022 Snacking Made Right Report: Climate & Environment

Mondelēz International is joining the race to net zero and setting a goal of net zero emissions by 2050.

Education

CNH Industrial Empowers Young Indian People With Up-Skilling Initiatives

CNH Industrial, a global leader in agricultural and construction equipment, reaffirms its commitment to prioritize skill development and education as key drivers for sustainable growth on Youth Skills Day.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bath & Body Works Named One of 'America's Greatest Workplaces’ by Newsweek

Today Bath & Body Works announces its inclusion on Newsweek’s list of America's Greatest Workplaces.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

$682,000 in Duke Energy Grants Provide Economic Boost to Florida Communities

Duke Energy and the Duke Energy Foundation are investing $682,000 in grants to support 35 local economic development agencies and businesses dedicated to bringing new jobs and investment in Florida.

Sustainable Development Goals

Speaking of Sustainability: Isabel Fernandez, EHS Leader, Tlaxcala, Mexico

As Owens Corning has worked to reduce our environmental impact at our plant in Tlaxcala, Mexico, Isabel Fernandez has played an essential role. She has been with Owens Corning for eight years, serving first as an environmental engineer and then as an EHS leader.

Research, Reports & Publications

A Message from Dow's Chair and CEO

At Dow, our ambition is clear – to be the most innovative, customer-centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company in the world.

Environment

Covia 2022 ESG Report: Committed to Addressing Climate Change

In addition to improving our data collection methods, we closely monitor our year-over-year emissions to guide resource allocation, take corrective action as needed, and ensure we are making progress against our 2030 goal.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Speaker Spotlight: The Heroic WELL AP

Part of the DNA of the WELL Summit is bringing our community closer, and one way to do that is getting to know more about our speakers and what personally drives their commitment to the movement.

Diversity & Inclusion

United Becomes First U.S. Airline To Add Braille to Aircraft Cabin Interiors

New tactile signage will help people with visual disabilities better identify row numbers, seat assignments and lavatory locations independently

Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Create Opportunity

FedEx has a long-standing commitment to fully embrace DEI throughout our organization, from the Board of Directors to every employee.

Innovation & Technology

CSRHub's ESG Rankings Used in Site Selection's "The Greenest Locations in the World"

Our CSR Ranking Data was used in the recent article, The Greenest Locations in the World, which reveals which countries, U.S. states and metro areas are creating a sustainable economy.

Environment

How High Tech Helps S.Oleum Deliver ESG Metrics You Can Trust

How can a three-year-old agroforestry company produce trustworthy, sustainable feedstock – raw materials for finished goods, energy, and more – while reducing the amount of carbon in the atmosphere?

Research, Reports & Publications

2022 Sustainability Report: Promoting Sustainability and Improved Well-Being Through Offices and Operations

MetLife is proud to have been the first U.S.-based insurer to reach carbon neutrality across our global corporate office portfolio, vehicle fleets and employee business travel, and we have maintained this designation for seven consecutive years.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Navigating Climate Change: Heat Wave Safety Tips for EHS Professionals

Heat illness can have serious consequences, but EHS professionals can make a difference. Familiarize yourself with the four main types of heat illness and learn which preventative measures to take to protect workers from heat-related risks.

Health & Healthcare

When ‘Pain Outweighs the Ability To Cope’

Two teens are sitting outside their high school at lunch. One is having a tough time, feeling disconnected and hopeless. The friend recognizes they need help. But in their rural community, in-person mental health services are hard to come by.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Stakeholder Capitalism: A New Business Imperative

Stakeholder capitalism is slowly becoming more dominant as companies and investors realize that being a force for good in the world is actually a business imperative.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Entergy Named a Top 50 Most Community-Minded Company and 2023 Utilities Sector Leader

Points of Light named Entergy as a 2023 honoree of The Civic 50, the prestigious list recognizing the top community-minded companies in the United States.

Environment

Otis Factories in Spain: Leaders in Sustainability

In line with Otis' global objective of reducing the environmental impacts of our products, services and operations, its manufacturing centers in Spain have implemented important energy, water and waste initiatives.

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. PNC: Commitment to Early Childhood Education
    We're focusing on early learning to help children succeed. Research has shown that the first five years of a child's life is critical to long-term...
  3. 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...
  4. 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...
  5. Sustainability
    Leading the logistics sector towards a more sustainable future by investing in innovative green technologies, enhancing operational efficiency, and...
  6. ESG Voices: Short Podcasts Addressing the Opportunities and Challenges of ESG
    This podcast series takes a deep dive into the opportunities and challenges of ESG and what it means for businesses and communities through interviews...
  7. Local Communities
    The principals of living and working in synergy with the communities in which we operate, as well as collaborating on projects that benefit those...
  8. 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...
  9. 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...
  10. 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...
  11. 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...
  12. Goals That Inspire: Environmental Stewardship
    Through our Goals That Inspire we have established aggressive commitments with targeted and measurable metrics which will require innovation...
  13. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  14. Social Impact at Mastercard
    At Mastercard, we’re powering economies and empowering people, building a sustainable economy where everyone prospers.
  15. 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...