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Green Infrastructure

Balancing Action With Affordability in Water Infrastructure Development

As water becomes an increasingly scarce resource in California and across the United States, water and wastewater infrastructure owners are being pushed to explore more expensive sources, while keeping rates as low as possible for consumers.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Walt Disney Company Announces the Disney Storytellers Fund at Howard University To Support the Next Generation of Black Storytellers

At ESSENCE Festival of Culture™, The Walt Disney Company announced the creation of the Disney Storytellers Fund at Howard University

Environment

Trane Technologies Statement on Supreme Court Ruling in West Virginia v. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Dave Regnery, chair and CEO of Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT), a global climate innovator, issued the following statement regarding the 6-3 ruling from the Supreme Court of the United States in the environmental enforcement case West Virginia v. EPA.

Social Impact & Volunteering

At Business and in Life, This CEO Is Winning by Design

How a fashion entrepreneur in Florida keeps her business moving forward with the help of Verizon Small Business Digital Ready

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Home Depot's Homer Fund Launches 2022 Orange@Heart Employee Assistance Campaign

The Homer Fund, The Home Depot’s employee assistance program, is funded by associates and the company to help associates in need.

Environment

Regenerative Agriculture: The Case For Palm Oil

While there’s no universally accepted definition of regenerative agriculture, it is an amalgamation of agricultural methods that aim to sustain soil health and not deplete resources such as water while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

Research, Reports & Publications

GoDaddy 2021 Sustainability Report: Data Privacy and Security

As an internet company, data protection, security and privacy are at the core of everything we do.

Research, Reports & Publications

Mondelēz 2021 Snacking Made Right Report: Mindful Snacking

Mindful snacking is about eating with intention and attention, focusing on the present moment, and savoring how the food tastes so you really enjoy it. In short, it’s about making the most of snacking in-the-moment.

Innovation & Technology

Automated Agricultural Helpers: Ripe for Robots

Responsible Production & Consumption

New Organizations Join IWBI Membership Program

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) is pleased to announce new organizations that have joined its membership program.

Responsible Production & Consumption

MARTINI® Achieves Sustainability Landmark

After decades spent pioneering sustainable practices, MARTINI has reached a sustainability milestone – 100% of the wineries for the entire MARTINI portfolio are now certified sustainable.

Research, Reports & Publications

Suncor Releases Its Annual Report on Sustainability and Climate Report

Suncor’s 2022 Report on Sustainability and Climate Report are now available here, continuing our long tradition of openly reporting our environmental performance.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Franklin Templeton's Global Head of Sustainability Anne Simpson Recognized As NACD Directorship 100™ Honoree

The National Association of Corporate Directors (NACD) announced the 2022 NACD Directorship 100™. Included among this year’s esteemed honorees is Anne Simpson, Franklin Templeton’s Global Head of Sustainability.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Trane® by Trane Technologies Prepares America's Service Men and Women for Technical Careers With Its Trade Warriors Program

Trane® by Trane Technologies is growing the skilled labor workforce and supporting America’s dedicated military service members through its Trade Warriors program.

Diversity & Inclusion

KeyBank's Trina Evans Receives 2022 Women of Note Award From Crain's Cleveland Business

KeyCorp Executive Vice President, Chief of Staff and Director of Corporate Center Trina Evans recently received a 2022 Women of Note Award from Crain’s Cleveland Business.

Environment

Chemours Titanium Technologies Uses Responsible Mining to Access Critical Minerals

We use minimally invasive mining techniques, on-site gravity spiral separation processes that do not require chemicals, and continuous reclamation to restore each of our mine sites to its pre-mine condition.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

An Open Letter to All Who Seek Safety

We’re all unique. We’re all different. Often, I feel like it’s the only thing we can agree on. But we all have the same basic needs. We need a safe place to sleep so we can rest easy. Opportunity. Access to information and education.

Sustainable Development Goals

Case IH Supports Digital Literacy Project in Água Boa, Brazil

Case IH, a CNH Industrial brand, opens a Digital Empowerment Center in the city of Água Boa, Mato Grosso, in Brazil.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KOHLER Generators No. 6 Ford Mustang Unveils “Tribute to Veterans”

For the fourth consecutive year, and first with RFK Racing and KOHLER Generators, Keselowski’s Checkered Flag Foundation’s program will honor America’s heroes with a special paint scheme on the KOHLER Generators No. 6 Ford Mustang.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Bacardi Launches 'Amor de Barrio' Campaign in Spain To Support Local Bars and Train Bartenders

Family-owned spirits company Bacardi has launched a new campaign in Spain to help one of the world’s hardest hit hospitality sectors as result of the pandemic.

Health & Healthcare

U.S. Mayors Step Up for Healthier Schools

U.S. Mayors Step Up for Healthier Schools with International Well Building Institute.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Let Freedom Ring With Energy Star Sustainable Home Appliances

ENERGY STAR certified clothes washers use about 25 percent less energy and 33 percent less water than regular washers. Over the lifetime of the product, models that have earned the ENERGY STAR can save $370 in energy costs.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Cooper Companies Recognized as a Top 50 Inspiring Workplace in North America

Working at Cooper means being part of a purpose-driven, dynamic team that cares about making the world a better place. We are proud of our 12,000+ employees who come from all backgrounds, perspectives, and regions.

Environment

EarthX Celebrates Plastic Free July With a Tip for Recycling

EarthX Celebrates Plastic Free July with Tips for Recycling

Diversity & Inclusion

How Hershey Is Increasing Supplier Diversity and Building a Better Business for All

In Hershey’s newly launched 2021 ESG Report, we’ve made a formal commitment to quadruple our current spend with diverse suppliers by 2030.

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