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Sustainable Development Goals

Southern Company’s Approach to Net Zero and the Environment

Southern Company is proud to support the communities we serve, and we are committed to protecting the environment we all share.

Energy

U.S. House Republican Energy Package Fails To Move the U.S. Toward an Affordable, Secure, Clean Energy Future

Ceres stands in opposition to H.R. 1, the wide-ranging and unbalanced energy bill that the U.S. House of Representatives is expected to vote on this week, calling it a step backward for U.S. energy security and away from building an advanced, clean economy that reduces costs.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Fifth Third Bank Awarded on the Fortune’s America’s Most Innovative Companies 2023 List

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Environment

Three Steps to Profitable and Sustainable Energy Management

As with all aspects of modern business, the journey to sustainable profitability starts with data that leads to intelligent strategies.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Cummins Employees Devote March to Projects Tied to World Water Day

Cummins Inc. employees celebrated World Water Day March 22 by conducting more than 20 projects over the month of March highlighting the importance of fresh water and the critical issues facing the natural resource.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

A CEO's Perspective: 7 Insights to Discover and Activate Authentic Purpose

Your taste buds may be familiar with the work of Kerry Group — even if the name doesn’t ring a bell.

Sustainable Development Goals

Register Today: The Conference Board Sustainability and Energy Summit

The Conference Board Sustainability And Energy Summit: Thriving Amid The Global Transition will take place on July 13 and 14 in NYC. As a contact of 3BL Media, use code 3BLVIP when registering to receive the special rate of $1,495.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

HanesBrands Awarded U.S. EPA Energy Star Award for Environmental Stewardship for 14th Consecutive Year

HanesBrands announced it has earned the Energy Star Partner of the Year Award for Sustained Excellence in Energy Management from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy, marking the company’s 14th consecutive award for continued progress.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Journeys of Black Professionals in Green Careers Featuring Alex Singleton

International Paper’s Alex Singleton, Fiber Supply Manager at our Rome, Ga. Containerboard Mill, is featured alongside 21 other Black professionals from the forest and conservation sector, in Project Learning Tree’s new guide Black Faces in Green Spaces:

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

MaryRuth’s Organics Renews $25,000 Commitment to Whole Planet Foundation’s Poverty Is Unnecessary Fund

Woman-founded MaryRuth’s Organics renews their support of Whole Planet Foundation with an additional contribution of $25,000 in March.

Social Impact & Volunteering

IBM Volunteer Spotlight: Cultivating an Enriching and Inclusive Community Through Mentorship

Giving a small part of your time can make a difference in someone else's life. IBM India's Lakshmi Dhanabalan has been doing just that, sharing her knowledge through mentorship.

Innovation & Technology

Digital Transformation Must Ensure Everyone Benefits

Digital transformation was the talk of the town in Davos, in January.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Essity 2022 Annual and Sustainability Report: Purpose and Vision

Hygiene and health are more important than ever, and Essity’s purpose is to break barriers to well-being. Essity is to be a positive force for change and work to break and overcome barriers that stand in the way of improved well-being across the globe.

Social Impact & Volunteering

LA Galaxy Partners With Downtown Women’s Center To Support Women in Need During Women’s History Month

To support and empower women experiencing homelessness during Women’s History Month, AEG’s LA Galaxy employees and mascot Cozmo joined LA Galaxy fans at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, CA on March 24, 2023 to assemble and donate 200 snack packs and 100 toiletry kits.

Health & Healthcare

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health Joins Forces With Quest for Health Equity To Supply Blood Lead Testing at No Charge in the Exide Area

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health), with Quest for Health Equity (Q4HE), is providing laboratory blood lead testing at no charge to residents who may have been exposed to higher levels of lead and arsenic.

Social Impact & Volunteering

United Supermarkets Donates 1,000 Pairs of Socks to the Salvation Army in Midland & Odessa Through Pears for Pairs Initiative

United Supermarkets donated 1,000 pairs of socks to the Salvation Army of Midland and the Salvation Army of Odessa, 500 pairs each, following its ‘Pears for Pairs’ initiative. This is the fourth year The United Family has helped make this donation in the Permian Basin.

Environment

A Factory Like a Forest: Interface and Biomimicry 3.8 Announce the Positive Performance Methodology

Ray Anderson and the people of Interface were pioneers in creating a model for corporate sustainability. We need corporations to go beyond that benchmark though, seeking ways to be regenerative enterprises. What might that framework look like?

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Georgia-Pacific Recycling, Waste Connections Extend Partnership

Georgia-Pacific Recycling and affiliates of Waste Connections, Inc. announced a multi-year extension of their Recyclable Material Master Purchase Agreement, supporting continued advancement of the circularity of recyclable commodities through collection and reuse.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Webster Announces Exclusive Partnership Aimed at Providing Accessible, Inclusive Financial Education and Services

Webster Bank, together with Career Resources, Inc. (CRI), announced an exclusive partnership on their latest ground-breaking initiative, “The Bridge on Main,” which will offer banking products and services specifically tailored for the most vulnerable populations of the city.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Volunteerism Surges Across Benevity’s Growing Client Community, Now Nearly 1,000 Companies Strong

14.3 million volunteer hours were logged on the Benevity platform in 2022, representing 61% year-over-year growth in volunteering hours and a 91% increase in the number of people volunteering.

Events, Media & Communications

New Speakers Announced for the 2023 Global Inclusive Growth Summit

Step into a world of innovation at the 2023 Global Inclusive Growth Summit, presented by the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth and The Aspen Institute on Thursday, April 13, 2023.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KeyBank Community Development Makes Strategic Investment in Arctaris to Expand Business Lending for Disadvantaged Communities Nationally

Arctaris Impact Fund, the flagship debt fund of Arctaris Impact Investors, LLC (“Arctaris”), has obtained a new $10 million warehouse line of credit (LOC) with KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment (CDLI) through its Community Development Financial Institutions.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Pentair Earns 2023 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award

Pentair, a leading provider of water treatment and sustainable solutions, is proud to announce it received the 2023 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Department of Energy.

Education

Timberland Works To Close the Skilled Trades Gap

Through local programs and commitments, Timberland is helping to close the skilled trades career gap by introducing the career path to younger students and showcasing the industry in a positive light.

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