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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Duke Energy Foundation Awards More Than $175,000 in Microgrants To Support Indiana First Responders

The Duke Energy Foundation is awarding more than $175,000 in microgrants to support 47 local emergency management agencies across the company’s Indiana service territory.

Innovation & Technology

AI Chatbot Speeds Answers to Customers

The Tetra Tech’s Federal IT Innovation Lab recently launched Auxilium, a high-end artificial intelligence (AI) solution.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Logitech Joins the Human Rights Campaign To Urge the U.S. Senate To Pass the Respect for Marriage Act

Logitech has joined the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), and more than 170 companies, to support the Respect for Marriage Act (RMA) by releasing a sign-on letter urging U.S. Senators to vote in favor of the bill.

Environment

The Ice Age Is Proving a Very Hot Topic

Planet Ice may be coming to a museum near you.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Back-to-School Boost for Teachers in St. John the Baptist Parish

As part of its ongoing Celebrating Resiliency & A Brighter Tomorrow initiative, Marathon Petroleum’s Garyville, Louisiana, refinery announced its latest investment in St. John the Baptist Parish—a $350,000 workforce development grant.

Green Infrastructure

Hydrogen’s Time in the Energy Mix Has Come

National Grid has advanced this technology for years through more than two dozen research projects with academic and industry partners because we believe this is a fuel that will keep the Earth from getting warmer.

Education

Coming Full Circle: How a Scholarship Recipient Gives Back to Her Community

Brenda Rios Brombacher earned a full scholarship from Verizon as a teenager; now she pays it forward by providing middle school students with access to Verizon Innovative Learning STEM Achievers.

Environment

IP, NFWF and Partners Award $2.4 Million to Restore Iconic Longleaf Pine Ecosystem

With the recent announcement of seven new grants totaling $2.4 million awarded with support through the Forestlands Stewards partnership, International Paper and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation are expanding

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Sport for “Everyone, Anywhere, Always” - Tokyo 2020 Keeps the City Moving

With the ambitious aim of getting 70 per cent of adults in Tokyo participating in sport at least once a week, city authorities are creating opportunities for citizens to be more active.

Green Infrastructure

Advancing Low Carbon Mobility

DuPont provides solutions that enable vehicle electrification and expansion of the electronic vehicle market, including thermal management, battery assembly and enhanced connectivity.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Like a Fine Wine: Conservation Strengthening Through Generations

Tom Gamble founded Gamble Family Vineyards in the heart of Napa Valley’s Oakville District with the mission of carrying on his family’s long history of land conservation.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

A Conversation With Quest Diagnostics' CEO-Elect Jim Davis

Jim’s leadership has strengthened Quest’s partnerships with the nation’s largest health plans and health systems, integrated our regional lab acquisitions, and driven the evolution of our ESG strategy.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Unilever and Geno To Produce Sustainable Palm Oil Ingredient Alternatives

Plans to scale and commercialise sustainable alternatives to palm oil and fossil fuel-derived ingredients for cleaning and personal care products have been unveiled by two leading organisations.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Pentair Named One of America's Best Employers for Women 2022 by Forbes

To be a leader in delivering smart, sustainable solutions, it is essential we continue to attract and retain a diverse workforce of highly skilled and engaged employees who are as excited about our purpose as we are.

Health & Healthcare

Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle During Cancer Treatments

August is #NationalWellnessMonth, centered around self-care, stress management and healthy routines.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Profile in Innovation: Marie Buy, The Steward

Business Sustainability leader, Marie Buy, is one of Dow’s scientist explorers who uses innovation with the goal of protecting the planet. She imagines better ways to recycle waste into new Dow products.

Environment

ESG Trends, News, & Info: What To Know About Environmental, Social, and Governance

Stay on top of the latest news in the field of environmental, social, and governance (ESG).

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Why Businesses Should Care What Consumers Think About Their ESG Efforts

At the front door of global business, governments and news headlines are demanding companies step up as part of the solution to environmental, social and governance (ESG) challenges.

Research, Reports & Publications

2021 Baker Hughes Progress in our Corporate Responsibility

2021 Corporate Responsibility Report

Social Impact & Volunteering

International Paper Donates More Than 1,000 Trees to Riegelwood, NC Community

Thanks to a partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation Community Tree Recovery program, the team at IP’s Riegelwood Mill and the Alliance for Cape Fear Trees gave out more than 1,000 trees to area residents

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Expanding Access to PFA Training for First Responders

With the support of FedEx, International Medical Corps developed an interactive online training program called “Principles of Psychological First Aid.”

Environment

Maritime Infrastructure Decision-Making Amid Changing Wave Climates

In light of ongoing climate change, maritime infrastructure decision-making must be informed by climate science rather than driven solely by historical data.

Education

Back to School With Path to Pro: SkillPointe Scholars Share Why They're Choosing a Career in the Skilled Trades

As students head back to school, so do our skilled trades scholars. In partnership with The Home Depot Foundation and SkillPointe Foundation, these aspiring and dedicated tradespeople were able to participate in our Path to Pro scholarship program.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Automakers Steer Toward Sustainable Supply Chains

Electric vehicle (EV) aficionados can take heart from the latest Global EV Outlook that reported brisk sales worldwide into 2022; two million EVs sold in the first quarter of this year for a 75% increase compared to 2021.

Research, Reports & Publications

Expedia Group 2021 Inclusion & Diversity Key Priority - Build Skill Sets

We have fully integrated Ally Skills into the onboarding process to ensure all new employees complete the program and build foundational awareness of allyship into Expedia Group’s culture.

Latest Campaigns

  1. 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...
  2. 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...
  3. Collaboration and Partnership
    Cascale shares updates on its strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders geared toward shifting the industry into one that gives back more than...
  4. AMD Environmental Sustainability
    Advancing sustainability across our operations, supply chain manufacturing and product stewardship
  5. 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...
  6. Innovation & Sustainable Solutions
    Chemours chemistry is essential to our daily lives, global commerce, and the future. Our commitment to product sustainability drives us to innovate...
  7. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  8. 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...
  9. Kingfisher Around the World
    The SCS Kingfisher certification mark is showing up on an increasing number of products around the world. It differentiates companies that are making...
  10. Impacting Today and Tomorrow
    What we do matters and our associates can expect opportunities to create real impact at work and in the community.
  11. International Paper | SUSTAINABLE OPERATIONS
    Vision 2030 Goal: Improve our climate impact and advance water stewardship
  12. Shared Goodness Promise - Hershey's ESG Progress
    The Hershey Company is committed to publishing annual environment, social, and governance reports that give updates on our publicly stated goals and...
  13. Sustainability by Antea Group
    At Antea Group, we believe the best sustainability programs integrate sustainability into core business practices, we identify and act on relevant...
  14. PSEG People & Communities
    PSEG is committed to improving the lives of our customers, our employees and the diverse communities we serve throughout New Jersey and Long Island...
  15. 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...