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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Pallumina™ Thin-Film Process for Automotive Production Recognized for Sustainability Contributions

Henkel has been recognized with an award from the Suppliers Partnership for the Environment for demonstrating outstanding innovation in an advanced manufacturing process leading to significant environmental and economic impact.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Why AI and Digital Twins Could Be the Keys to a Sustainable Future

Digital twins aren’t new, but AI is supercharging what they can do. Together, they are transforming how products are designed, manufactured and maintained.

Diversity & Inclusion

Partnership With 'Hiring Our Heroes' Helps Build U.S. Bank Workforce

Bernadette Rhoades saw the world as an avionics technician and instructor in the U.S. Marine Corps, travelling to Australia and Japan. After nine years, though, she was ready to return to civilian life – albeit unsure how she’d transition her training and talents into a private-sector role.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Southwire's Starkville Plant Receives VPP Recertification

Southwire’s plant located in Starkville, Miss., has received a three-year Occupational Health and Safety (OSHA) Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) recertification.

Research, Reports & Publications

Sustainability at United Rentals

We’re working to reduce our environmental impact and help our customers reduce theirs.

Innovation & Technology

Michigan Electric Boat Propels the Naval Industry With Cadence CFD Tools, Including Fine Marine

The University of Michigan’s electric boat racing team is propelling the next generation of the naval industry forward with Cadence CFD tools, including Fine Marine.

Energy

Electric Vehicles: Fact vs. Fiction (Part Four)

The fourth and final episode of our video series “EVs: Fact vs. Fiction” refutes the argument that electric vehicles are no better for the environment than gasoline-powered cars.

Research, Reports & Publications

New Analysis From Principal® Reveals Employer Support for Financial Inclusion Differs by Job Sector

The U.S. is the second most financially inclusive market, according to the 2022 Global Financial Inclusion Index (Index) – driven largely by the financial system and employers’ support of individuals.

Diversity & Inclusion

Women in Business Feel Confident About Their Futures

As we reach the end of a busy year and an economy surrounded by many questions ahead, we’re focused on the resiliency we’ve seen from women small business owners in the face of what has been difficult times for many.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Arrow Electronics Welcomed 73 Interns Into Long-Running Summer Internship Program

Arrow Electronics welcomed 73 interns from the United States, Mexico and Brazil this summer into the company’s long-running internship program.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Booster Names Shenna Bradshaw Vice President, Legal

Legal expert Shenna Bradshaw to help drive business transformation as mobile energy company Booster continues to grow and scale operations.

Diversity & Inclusion

Black Women Are Leaders in the Microbusiness Boom

Denise Larell was always a good student and a great hair stylist. She started making extra cash braiding hair at the age of 16. But two years later, struggling with realities of life under the poverty line, she was forced to make a tough choice, and temporarily dropped out of school to focus on making money.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Griffith Foods: Destination Japan

With its focus on balance and simplicity, Japanese cuisine influences food trends around the globe.

Diversity & Inclusion

Climate Change and People: Working Toward Environmental Goals With Just Transitions

This panel will explore how companies can redefine their business purpose to better connect climate goals and their people-centered mission statements.

Environment

Net Zero One Year Later

Solving big problems requires thinking big and setting goals that seem audacious. Cisco has achieved many bold goals over its 38-year history by relying on smart people, innovation and science.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

7 Ways Duke Energy Teammates Give Back to Their Community

While Duke Energy employees volunteer in their communities throughout the year, the company makes a big push every September with its Power of Giving campaign.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Guylian Commits to 100% Fairtrade Certified Cocoa, Demonstrating Commitment to Sustainable Production

Fairtrade America, the world’s most recognized label for social justice and sustainability, is honored to announce that partner Guylian, the premium Belgian chocolate brand famous for its chocolate seashells sold across four continents and in 120 countries, has committed to sourcing 100% of the cocoa used to make its premium chocolates on Fairtrade terms.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Whole Cities Foundation Invests $455,000 to Advance Healthy Food Access in Local Communities

Whole Cities Foundation, a nonprofit expanding community access to fresh, healthy food and nutrition education, announced today that it will award 57 Community First Grants to nonprofit organizations in the U.S. and Canada.

Environment

Trane Technologies Reduces Carbon Impact of HVAC in Homes and Buildings Through Low-Carbon Steel

Trane Technologies today announced it will further reduce the carbon impact of its industry-leading, sustainable HVAC solutions by purchasing low-carbon steel from Nucor Corporation and U.S. Steel.

Research, Reports & Publications

Abbott Improves the Lives of 2.2 Billion People in 2021, Publishes Sustainability, DEI Reports Sharing Progress To Build a Better, Healthier Tomorrow

Abbott recently released two overview reports – its 2021 Global Sustainability Summary Report and 2021 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Report – highlighting efforts to help the greatest number of people to live better, healthier lives.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Blind Spot In Philanthropy

According to IFIP, Indigenous Peoples constitute the largest minority in the world, yet receive only 1.25% of all philanthropic giving globally. Episode 3 of Benevity's Speaking of Purpose podcast explores this "blind spot" in philanthropy.

Events, Media & Communications

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation to Host “Business Solves”: The 2022 Corporate Citizenship Conference

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation will host its 2022 Corporate Citizenship Conference & Awards: Business Solves on November 16-17 in Washington, D.C.

Events, Media & Communications

World's Leading CEOs Discuss Aligning Stakeholder Needs With Core Business Strategy

Demonstrating a commitment to focusing on stakeholder needs as part of the core business strategy, leading CEOs who are a part of a coalition of more than 200 corporations attended CECP’s Board of Boards.

Energy

Free Online Toolkit Launched To Expand Solar Access to Low and Moderate-Income (LMI) Families

Groundswell will launch and host a demonstration of the LIFT Solar Toolkit – a groundbreaking new online resource for expanding solar access to LMI households.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Marathon Petroleum Project Transforms Middle School Near Los Angeles Refinery

Andrew Carnegie Middle School in Carson, California, looked like new when the doors opened for the 2022–2023 school year, following a months-long beautification project.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Fifth Third’s Neighborhood Program
    Fifth Third has a proven track record of success in community development through its neighborhood program, which creates and implements innovative...
  2. AEG's Commitment to Social Impact and Volunteerism
    AEG embraces its responsibility to enrich the lives of people in the communities around the world where we do business, and to use business to create...
  3. Communities and People
    Employees are our most valued resource and are at the center of everything we do. Their talent, diversity, and commitment are crucial to our...
  4. Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG)
    The business landscape is reorienting itself and you can almost hear priorities shifting toward change-readiness and the bigger picture. And in this...
  5. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  6. Forests
    Managing our forests sustainably and protecting water, wildlife, and species at risk.
  7. 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...
  8. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  9. Subaru Love Promise: Community
    Subaru is dedicated to supporting those who need it the most in our communities. From donating food to Feeding America, providing essential items to...
  10. 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...
  11. 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...
  12. 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...
  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. Investing in our Communities
    We invest in sustainable community outcomes that improve lives.
  15. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...