Energy

Ørsted Signs Long-Term Power Purchase Agreements With Target and Hormel Foods Corporation

Mar 8, 2021 9:50 AM ET

In addition to PepsiCo, announced earlier this year, Target, a general merchandise retailer, and Hormel Foods, a global branded food company, have signed long-term agreements with Ørsted to purchase energy from the 298 MW Haystack Wind project in Nebraska.

Diversity & Inclusion

Truist Shows Solidarity in Recognition of International Women's Day

Mar 8, 2021 9:45 AM ET

We choose to challenge inequality, call out bias, question stereotypes and help forge an inclusive world in support of International Women’s Day. And every day at Truist, we’re fostering a culture where women can thrive. We continuously strive to empower and support women in all aspects of their lives through advocacy, development, understanding, and inclusion.

Events, Media & Communications

Jim Thorne, President of Nourish Ventures and SVP, Partnerships & Strategy for Griffith Foods at Upcoming Future Food-Tech Summit

Mar 8, 2021 9:35 AM ET

Events, Media & Communications

Mohawk Group Announces March 2021 Return of DesignFWD, a Series of Accredited CEUs

Mar 8, 2021 9:20 AM ET

From leading design innovations to well-being in the built environment to technical solutions, the DesignFWD CEU series provides inspiring and impactful information for the contract design community.

Diversity & Inclusion

Closer to a Gender-Balanced Workforce

Mar 8, 2021 9:05 AM ET

Meet Abigail Zaballa-Oria, from Accenture's Philippines Advanced Technology Center, who was promoted to Managing Director last year. She shares her advice and insights on how to break barriers, every day.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

International Paper Receives Sustainability Award in Spain

Mar 8, 2021 9:00 AM ET

International Paper, a global leader in renewable packaging solutions, was recognized for its long-standing commitment to the circular economy during the third edition of the Community of Madrid Awards.

Environment

The Arbor Day Foundation Recognizes the Second Year of Tree Campus Healthcare Facilities

Mar 8, 2021 8:00 AM ET

The healthcare institutions earned this recognition by demonstrating a commitment to improving community wellness through tree planting, education, and community engagement.

Innovation & Technology

Trane Technologies Advances Decarbonization With New, Fully Electric Refrigerated Transport Solution

Mar 8, 2021 7:00 AM ET

Global climate innovator Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT) continues to advance its Gigaton Challenge, a commitment to reduce customers’ carbon footprint by one gigaton of CO2 by 2030, with further electrification of Thermo King’s sustainable transport temperature control solutions.

Research, Reports & Publications

CLP Demonstrates Resilience in Energy Transition Amid COVID-19 Challenges

Mar 8, 2021 4:00 AM ET

The CLP Group reports resilient business and ESG performance amid COVID-19 and reaffirms its commitments to decarbonisation, digitalisation and workforce transformation in its latest Sustainability Report and Annual Report.

Diversity & Inclusion

Celebrating International Women's Day 2021

Mar 7, 2021 12:00 PM ET

FSG is celebrating women in leadership this International Women's Day, March 8. Regardless of where you are in the world, we are happy to share our gender equity resources with you.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

100 Black Men of Las Vegas: Real Men Giving Real Time

Mar 5, 2021 6:05 PM ET

In November 2020, Sands announced an initial $400,000 investment in Las Vegas community organizations working to empower minority and ethnically diverse groups, as part of the company’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).

Events, Media & Communications

Join America's Charities at the CONNECT HR Leadership Virtual Summit, March 29 - April 2

Mar 5, 2021 5:50 PM ET

Join America's Charities at the CONNECT HR Leadership Virtual Summit, March 29 - April 2. CONNECT HR is geared specifically to senior executives with buying power and current projects, and completely free for America's Charities' stakeholders. Get a demo of Engage, the world’s first end-to-end giving and corporate social responsibility (CSR) solution, choose from a list of solution providers across a range of topics including volunteering and giving, employee engagement and recognition, culture platforms, and employee assistance--and take your pick from high-end swag in thanks for participating.

Green Infrastructure

Making Sense of The Texas Power Outages

Mar 5, 2021 5:15 PM ET

The Texas grid came within “second and minutes” of a grid outage that could’ve lasted months. I think it’s time to raise the sense of urgency around grid modernization and resiliency.

Diversity & Inclusion

Nigeria GM Leads Effort to Support Mothers and Girls

Mar 5, 2021 4:30 PM ET

When Vani Malik joined Kimberly-Clark as general manager for Nigeria operations last summer, she didn’t let the COVID-19 pandemic stop her from accelerating Kimberly-Clark’s efforts to tackle major obstacles that mothers and girls face in Nigeria.

Events, Media & Communications

CRB Invites You to Join Them at The ISPE CaSA Technology Conference

Mar 5, 2021 4:05 PM ET

In 2020, the Life Sciences industry proved it could quickly pivot to develop and produce new COVID19 vaccines and therapeutics while maintaining medical production/supply to existing patients.

Responsible Production & Consumption

FPT Industrial and Fontanafredda Join Forces to Produce the World's First Zero Emission Barolo Wine

Mar 5, 2021 4:00 PM ET

Completing the world’s first zero-emissions harvest of a Barolo cru, and celebrating 2025 by opening the first 100% sustainable bottle of the highly prized King of Wines: these are aims of the partnership between FPT Industrial and Fontanafredda.

Diversity & Inclusion

#SeeHer: The Pursuit of Fulfillment

Mar 5, 2021 3:30 PM ET

Gabby Gallardo was the first feature in Georgia-Pacific’s #SeeHer series three years ago. Check out the interview below to see what Gabby is up to now!

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Subaru of America, INC. Sponsors the Philadelphia Flower Show for the 20th Consecutive Year

Mar 5, 2021 2:35 PM ET

Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that in keeping with its decades-long partnership with the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS), it will serve as the exclusive sponsor of the Philadelphia Flower Show, the nation’s largest and longest-running horticultural event.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

MLB & MLBPA Announce Eight Recipients of the 4th Round of the "Healthy Relationships Community Grant" Program

Mar 5, 2021 2:15 PM ET

Major League Baseball (MLB) and the Major League Baseball Players Association (MLBPA) today announced the fourth round of recipients of the joint “Healthy Relationships Community Grant” program.

Health & Healthcare

New Answers for Chronic Disease in Crisis Settings

Mar 5, 2021 1:45 PM ET

Jaslia Abbas lived with her husband in the Philippine city of Marawi for years, raising their five children and helping others as a midwife.

Health & Healthcare

Alkermes Provides Resources for Those Experiencing Substance Use Disorder and Isolation During the Pandemic

Mar 5, 2021 12:15 PM ET

Many people with Substance Use Disorder are struggling with isolation during the pandemic. Physicians or healthcare providers can provide guidance during these unprecedented times.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

How Accurate & Harmonised Product Data Streamlines Global Industry Operations & Builds Consumer Trust

Mar 5, 2021 12:15 PM ET

Presently, it is near impossible to accurately estimate the number of products traded across global markets, and even more so to understand how many of them have unique identifiers and find each product’s history and associated details.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Bharat Masrani : Nous adapter pour atteindre nos buts - Rapport 2020 de la TD sur les enjeux Environnementaux, Sociaux et de Gouvernance

Mar 5, 2021 12:15 PM ET

Consultez les deux rapports de la TD qui font état des progrès réalisés dans le cadre de sa plateforme d’entreprise citoyenne, et la lettre de Bharat Masrani pour en savoir plus sur l'incidence positive de la TD durant une année de perturbations. https://go.td.com/3bkWdJm

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

La TD publie son Rapport sur les enjeux environnementaux, sociaux et de gouvernance 2020 et son Rapport sur La promesse TD Prêts à agir 2020

Mar 5, 2021 12:00 PM ET

Consultez les deux rapports de la TD qui font état des progrès réalisés dans le cadre de sa plateforme d’entreprise citoyenne, et la lettre de Bharat Masrani pour en savoir plus sur l'incidence positive de la TD durant une année de perturbations. https://go.td.com/3bkWdJm

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Helping Homebound Heroes Program Serves 1,500 U.S. Military Veterans

Mar 5, 2021 12:00 PM ET

The Home Depot Foundation has partnered with Meals on Wheels America since 2015 as part of a joint initiative to improve the lives of veterans and their families in the Helping Homebound Heroes program.