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Environment

Earth Day 2023: Invest in Our Planet

The theme for Earth Day 2023 is Invest In Our Planet with a call to action to solve the climate crisis, create a prosperous and sustainable future, and restore nature to build a healthy planet for future generations.

Sustainable Development Goals

United Rentals Adds Low-Emissions Mobile Power Generators to Fleet

United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE: URI), the world’s largest equipment rental company, introduced JuiceBox mobile power generators to its equipment rental fleet.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Unlocking the Power of Natural Wood: The Next Generation of Ultralight, High-Performance Materials

2022 Ray of Hope Prize Participant Strong By Form has created design-to-manufacturing technology that aims to bring the natural intelligence of tree structures to engineered wood. These innovators combine digital design, structural optimization and digital fabrication to produce

Sustainable Development Goals

Creating a More Sustainable Travel Industry

At Expedia Group, we believe travel is a force for good. At the same time, we also recognize the environmental toll that today’s travel industry often has on the planet. Climate action is essential to preserving the many destinations our travelers are looking to experience.

Research, Reports & Publications

ESG Talk: Trust and Assurance for ESG Reporting

In the latest episode of ESG Talk, guest host Ernest Anunciacion shares how companies can build assurance into ESG reporting.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Celebrate Earth Day April 22, 2023

More than 50 years ago, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) did not exist, which meant there was no Clean Air Act, no Clean Water Act, and no legal regulatory mechanism to protect our environment.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Payments Operations Leader Recognized for Paying It Forward

Joy Lyons, head of North America Operations for Elavon, the merchant processing business within U.S. Bank Payment Services, dedicates a meaningful amount of her time to volunteering with organizations that help women.

Research, Reports & Publications

Bloomberg Publishes 2022 Impact Report

Bloomberg LP published its 2022 Impact Report, which outlines how the company continues to address climate change through its operations and products, philanthropy and collaborations with partners and industry peers.

Events, Media & Communications

An Opportunity to Make a Difference at Network Effect: Dallas

3BL is stopping in Dallas, TX to host our second Network Effect, a series of conversations tackling some of the most pressing issues facing the people and planet today.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Meet America’s Best Brands For Social Impact 2023

Subaru of America’s community-minded programs are integral to how it does business. Over the last 15 years, through its annual Subaru Share the Love Event, the company and its retailers have donated more than $250 million to charitable causes.

Research, Reports & Publications

Boston Scientific Reports New Progress With Action for a Healthier, More Equitable World

Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) recently released its 2022 Performance Report on the company’s work to innovate with medical devices and therapies to improve patient outcomes while also prioritizing environmental, social and governance (ESG) progress.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Sofidel Gets Top CDP Rating (A) for Supplier Involvement in the Fight Against Climate Change

Another important result achieved regarding the involvement of suppliers in the fight against climate change: Sofidel has been included in the Leadership band of the CDP Supplier Engagement Rating Report 2022.

Education

New Holland at Harper Adams University for “Farm of the Future: Net Zero in Practice”

CNH Industrial brand New Holland Agriculture continues to inspire and inform others about the brand’s commitment to sustainability and innovation in agriculture.

Sustainable Development Goals

Hanesbrands Makes Significant Progress Toward Its 2025 and 2030 Global Sustainability Goals

HanesBrands Inc., a global leader in iconic apparel brands and sustainability, released its 2022 Sustainability Summary Report, highlighting significant accomplishments in the areas of People, Planet and Product.

Environment

SkysTheLimit.org Recognizes 3 Entrepreneurs Accelerating the Green Economy This Earth Day

As we honor Earth Day this week, three entrepreneurs from the SkysTheLimit.org community are leading the charge to reuse and minimize waste now and for future generations.

Diversity & Inclusion

GoDaddy Makes Meaningful Progress on Corporate Sustainability Journey

 GoDaddy Inc., the company that helps entrepreneurs thrive, today announced CEO Aman Bhutani signed the CEO Action for Diversity & InclusionTM, a pledge that more than 2,400 CEOs across the U.S. signed to drive change throughout communities and advance diversity and inclusion.

Social Impact & Volunteering

National Grid Employee Volunteers Engage in Community Earth Day Events

National Grid employee volunteers kick off a range of hands-on activities for Earth Day, across the New York Metro area aimed at promoting a greener future and making an immediate and visible impact in the local communities.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Transforming the Human Condition Through Corporate Volunteering

Can Social Impact programs play a critical role in Transforming the Human Condition? If so, it’s all about empathy - the preconscious reaction in our brain that arises from witnessing another's pain. Learn all about it in this blog...

Environment

Abbott and New Global Consortium Partnership Address Viral Outbreaks Caused by Climate Change

Abbott (NYSE: ABT) announced today that it is partnering with the Climate Amplified Disease and Epidemics (CLIMADE) consortium, a group of more than 100 global scientists in public health agencies, academia and industry focused on using data science technology.

Health & Healthcare

Alcohol Use Disorder Doesn’t Discriminate

Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) does not discriminate. But some communities are disproportionately affected.

Sustainable Development Goals

International Paper on Improving Their Climate Impact

International Paper plays a significant role in responding to the global climate challenge, and our commitment to improve our climate impact is considerable in its potential.

Energy

Vogtle 3 & 4 Nuclear Units Take Significant Steps Toward Operations

Georgia Power announced it has achieved another important milestone for the new nuclear units under construction at its Vogtle 3 & 4 nuclear expansion project near Waynesboro, Ga.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Podcast: Lessons From the Future of CSR and Corporate Volunteering

Jen gives you a glimpse into the future of corporate philanthropy as she explains how to tap into every employee’s unique potential.

Environment

National Leaders in Climate, Health & Justice Join the International Living Future Institute Board of Directors

Mark Chambers of Earth Alliance, Heather Henriksen, Harvard University Chief Sustainability Officer, Julie Hiromoto, HKS Principal, and Adrianna Quintero, long-time energy and equity advocate, join International Living Future Institute Board of Directors

Health & Healthcare

Supporting the Health and Wellness of Vulnerable Children and Families

Sesame Workshop is on a “quest for health equity.” The global nonprofit organization and its beloved characters, backed by their tremendous decades-long child development expertise, will partner with Q4HE to serve young children and families.

Latest Campaigns

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  5. Enriching Women's Lives
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  8. Climate Stabilization
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  9. Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games
    The vision of Paris 2024 Paris 2024 will see a new vision of Olympism in action, delivered in a unique spirit of international celebration. We will...
  10. Economic Growth
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    Formed in 2009, the Carton Council is an industry organization committed to growing carton recycling in the U.S. By promoting both recycling...
  12. GoDaddy | Customers
    GoDaddy is the world’s largest services platform for entrepreneurs around the globe. We’re on a mission to empower our worldwide community of 20+...
  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. Cascale Governance
    Cascale shares updates from its Board of Directors who serve as the principal governing body and are responsible for setting the strategic direction...
  15. First Responder Programming
    At Motorola Solutions, our customers are everyday heroes, and our philanthropic arm, the Motorola Solutions Foundation is dedicated to paying it...