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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The Chemours Company Recognizes Rockwell Automation in Its 2022 Responsible Supplier Awards

Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK) has been recognized in Chemours’ third annual Responsible Supplier Awards.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

ICYMI: Fifth Third Bank Receives “Outstanding” CRA Rating Across All Categories of Lending, Investment and Service Rated by the OCC

Fifth Third Bank has received an “Outstanding,” the highest rating possible, on its most recent Community Reinvestment Act performance examination from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency.

Diversity & Inclusion

Gilead Sciences: Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day

This Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, we recognize the major strides made to combat the disproportionate impact of HIV on Black communities – but there is more work to do.

Energy

Mobile Fuel Delivery Can Bridge the Electrification Gap

Though electrification will be the right choice for many fleets over the long term, barriers to adoption prohibit wide-scale use right now. For many fleets, the transition will require a range of solutions, from mixed-energy fleets to sustainable fuels to mobile fuel delivery.

Diversity & Inclusion

Learning From Failures and Building Upon Successes: Meet Ishmael Obleton

Tell us a little bit about yourself and your career at GoDaddy.
I am a proud graduate of the University of Iowa, where I majored in Civil Engineering with a focus in Computer Science. During my time in college, I worked various internships within IT.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Olympic Movement Announces USD One Million Emergency Fund To Help Olympic Community, Refugees and Displaced People in Areas Affected by Earthquake in Türkiye and Syria

Following the devastating earthquake that recently hit Türkiye and Syria, the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), the European Olympic Committees (EOC) and the Olympic Refuge Foundation (ORF) will donate a total of USD one million.

Research, Reports & Publications

Suncor 2022 Report on Sustainability: Waste Management

We closely manage all kinds of waste – whether generated at our operational sites or offices – to ensure they are properly handled and disposed of. This protects the environment and our people.

Diversity & Inclusion

Lessons From Birmingham: How To Build Up Black-Owned Small Businesses

At Mastercard, we believe that if we’re truly going to build an economy that works for everyone, we must make sure no one is left behind.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

International Paper Commits $50,000 to Earthquake Relief Efforts

We are shocked and saddened by the countless lives lost, families displaced and overall devastating destruction from the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria.

Diversity & Inclusion

Del Monte Foods Grows More Equitable Communities Through Nonprofit Partnerships

Overcoming the challenges of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging takes more than a single company’s best intentions. That’s why Del Monte Foods is committed to advancing equity in communities by partnering with nonprofit organizations.

Health & Healthcare

Stewardship, Policy, Collaboration Key to Fighting Antimicrobial Resistance

Addressing disease resistance to antibiotics – known as antimicrobial resistance, or AMR – has emerged as a top priority of the 21st century, one that will require global partnership across many stakeholders to solve.

Diversity & Inclusion

Paychex President and CEO John Gibson Reaffirmed the Company's Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

In October 2020, our then-CEO Marty Mucci signed the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion pledge.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Duke Energy Named One of the ‘World’s Most Admired Companies’ for Sixth Consecutive Year

Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) has been named one of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune Magazine for the sixth year in a row. Duke Energy moved up four spots and was ranked 4th among gas and electric utilities.

Diversity & Inclusion

Webster Creates Innovative Partnership Bringing Banking Services to Underserved Bronx Residents

Webster recently announced an innovative partnership with a Bronx-based citizen advocacy group, as the Bronx People’s Federal Credit Union mobile branch in the Bronx officially opened.

Environment

Cisco and Mercy Corps: Cultivating Climate Adaptation and Resilience in Kenya

Cisco and Mercy Corps recently completed a five-year Technology for Impact partnership centered on delivering humanitarian aid and development assistance faster, better and to more people around the world by accelerating digital solutions.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

KeyBank Named to “Best Banks of 2023” List by GoBankingRates

GoBankingRates, a leading destination for personal finance news and information, has named KeyBank one of its “Best Banks of 2023.”

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Schneider Electric Reimagines the ESG Data Management Challenge With EcoStruxure™ Resource Advisor

AI-enhanced resource management platform acts as “single source of truth” for the challenge of managing sustainability initiatives.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Nielsen Employees Share Innovative Ideas Through the 2022 Data for Good® Idea Challenge

At Nielsen, all employees are encouraged to get involved with skills-based volunteering through our Data for Good® program. These projects and initiatives share pro bono Nielsen data, solutions and talent with nonprofit organizations to make a positive impact.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Milli-Q® IQ Water Purification Systems Voted Sustainable Lab Product of the Year by SelectScience® Readers

The Milli-Q® IQ water purification systems from the Life Science Business of Merck KGaA Darmstadt, Germany were selected as the winner of SelectScience®’s Scientists’ Choice Awards in the sustainable product design category.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Supporting Employees Beyond the Workplace – For Our People and for Our Business

It’s no surprise that a rising number of employees are reporting burnout from the demands of work and home, especially as a rapidly aging population requires increased levels of care.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Forest Positive Coalition Releases Implementation Guidance for Commodity Roadmaps on Soy and Paper, Pulp, and Fibre-based Packaging

The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) Forest Positive Coalition of Action has today released guidance for businesses to use in implementing the actions outlined in the Coalition’s Forest Positive Commodity Roadmaps for soy and paper, pulp, and fibre-based packaging.

Environment

Ceres Calls for Stronger Federal Standards To Reduce Dangerous Particulate Pollution That Harms Public Health and the Economy

Ceres urged the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today to adopt stronger standards for pollution from fine particulate matter, otherwise known as PM 2.5 or soot, than what the agency released in a proposed rule issued last month.

Diversity & Inclusion

Celebrating Black History Month: The Color of Achievement

To celebrate Black History Month, Pentair’s Black Employee Network is highlighting the historical and current importance of Historically Black Colleges and Universities and other cultural organizations in shaping future innovators and leaders.

Education

Bloomberg Trading Challenge Attracts 4,500 Students Globally

Students globally learn real-world investing skills on the Bloomberg Terminal.

Energy

The Case for Canadian Liquefied Natural Gas

Germany, Japan, South Korea . . . they’re knocking on our door. The world wants Canada’s energy, specifically Canadian liquified natural gas (LNG), as countries shift away from Russian imports.

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