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Research, Reports & Publications

Ethical Corporation’s Social Impact Dividend Briefing

This report outlines key strategies for companies to measure and quantify their social impact to give them a competitive edge.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Atlas Copco USA’s Water for All Organization Surpasses $1 Million in Donations

Atlas Copco USA’s employee-run program Water for All has surpassed $1 million in donations. The milestone comes after making a $50,000 contribution to charity: water, a New York-based nonprofit organization dedicated to funding water projects across the globe.

Environment

Anonymous Engineer Discusses Gold Mining

Did you know that a metric ton of electronic waste can contain 8 to 16 ounces of gold? Whether we like it or not, precious metals show up in more than just that gold necklace or platinum ring we might have purchased - from the titanium used in our high-end mountain bikes, to platinum in our cellphones, to silver in our solar panels, precious metals are all around us.

Responsible Production & Consumption

PepsiCo: We Expect Suppliers to Share Our Values

PepsiCo’s 10-year-old sustainable business philosophy, Performance with Purpose, is embedded deeply into its workplace culture — so deeply, that it’s part of the "code of conduct" that must be signed and upheld by every employee.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Pentair Advances Sustainable Water Solutions

Pentair, a global leader in sustainable water solutions, is collaborating with the Robert Mondavi Institute for Wine and Food Science at UC-Davis to advance water stewardship and accelerate new innovations in dairy and beer processing.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

The Value of Smart City Initiatives Offer New Twist on Old Question of Affordability

Black & Veatch’s 2017 Strategic Directions: Smart City/Smart Utility Report reinforces lessons learned in the past year—although governments and municipalities believe strongly in the smart city model, they continue to struggle to fund these efforts. According to survey data, only 16 percent of municipalities can self-fund a smart city initiative, a little over a third cannot.

Environment

AEG Celebrates World Water Day with Focus on Potable Water Conservation

Last year, AEG relaunched its 2020 Environmental Goals to include a new water target to reduce potable water use at water-stressed sites by 2.3 percent per year from 2010 to 2020. Through different water conservation projects like drought-tolerant landscaping and equipment retrofits, AEG reduced its 2015 potable water use by 27 million liters of water at its water-stressed sites compared base year consumption.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Pentair Announces $5 Million Project Safewater Commitment

Pentair's next Project Safewater initiative with Water Mission will deliver clean, safe drinking water and sanitation to 150,000 people in Central America.

Environment

Whirlpool Corporation Celebrates World Water Day

At Whirlpool Corporation, we are passionate about improving our consumers’ quality of life while minimizing our environmental impact. We have been focused on sustainability since 1969, long before it became the norm, and we continue to integrate it into our everyday work. Join us in celebrating World Water Day!

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Global Food in a 'Farm-to-Table' World

It has been estimated that by 2050 the world will need to feed more than 9 billion people, requiring at least 70 percent more food than we consume today. That's amid growing concerns over water depletion and threats to biodiversity worldwide caused by food production. So the question is, how can the agriculture industry produce food in ways that are environmentally sustainable?

Environment

PNC Meets 30 Percent Carbon Reduction Goal Ahead of Plan

The PNC Financial Services Group disclosed today that it has met its 30 percent carbon reduction goal four years ahead of plan. PNC set this goal, along with an energy reduction goal, in 2009 with plans to reduce its carbon emissions and energy consumption by 30 percent by 2020.

Environment

Make Your Mark on World Water Day

This year on World Water Day, March 22, Xylem will kick off the “Make Your Mark 30-Day Challenge,” which will run through Earth Day, April 22.

Energy

Eyeing New Technology for Pipeline Leak Detection

Not unlike speed skating, the pipeline business is a high-tech, high-performance industry. And thanks to one complex and evolving piece of equipment, the similarities don’t stop there.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

21CF Campaigns “Hidden Figures” and “Stand with Malala” Recognized as 2017 Shorty Award Finalists in Multiple Categories for Social Impact and Digital Influence

21st Century Fox’s social media campaigns supporting young women in STEM and girls’ access to education were named as finalists for the 9th annual Shorty Awards, which are sponsored by AdWeek and celebrate the best in digital and content marketing on social media.

Environment

Infographic: Transportation Electrification

SCE is transforming the energy sector with bold ideas to accelerate vehicle electrification. Our Charge Ready pilot program is installing EV charging stations in parking lots where passenger vehicles are parked for extended periods of time. Now we want to do the same for public transportation, medium-and heavy-duty trucks and industrial vehicles.

Diversity & Inclusion

Bloomberg Reports: Women in Finance

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Texas Diversity Council is Proud to Announce the 2017 Top 10 Distinguished Leaders for Diversity in Texas

The Texas Diversity Council is proud to announce the 2017 Top 10 Chief Executive Officers in Houston and Dallas, TX. Individuals selected for this distinguished award demonstrate undeniable leadership ability and strong commitment to diversity and inclusion within their organizations.

Environment

The Value of EHS Risk & Compliance Management Services

Antea Group and our global partners work with our clients to create custom, fit-for-purpose EHS solutions that help them manage risk today and drive continuous EHS improvement tomorrow. Read about Antea Group’s core EHS risk and compliance management areas of expertise, as well as some of the services and benefits that could help your organization achieve its goals.

Innovation & Technology

Investing in Innovative Technology Can Drive Sustainable Growth

The last few years have been transformational for climate diplomacy. In 2015, we witnessed the first legally binding global climate deal with the Paris Agreement, and last year’s COP22 conference saw governments and businesses reaffirm their commitments to sustainable growth. These events, coupled with a groundswell of public pressure, leave no doubt that working toward a low-carbon economy is, and will remain, a priority.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Voya Financial EVP of Operations Nan Ferrara Appointed to Board of Directors for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Jacksonville

Voya Financial, Inc. announced today that Nan Ferrara, EVP of Operations and Continuous Improvement, has joined the board of directors of Ronald McDonald House Charities ® (RMHC) of Jacksonville.

Health & Healthcare

Hygiene Matters Video - Joining Forces for Progress

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Elevating Sustainability Reporting to Common Practice: Close-Up with GRI's Judy Kuszewski

As the newly appointed Chair of the GRI Global Sustainability Standards Board, Judy Kuszewski wants to see a stronger link between sustainability and business strategy, and deeper collaboration between reporting frameworks. Find out more about Kuszewski’s vision about the future of corporate reporting.

Diversity & Inclusion

Meet Tanya Hamilton, Nuclear Plant Leader

We’re celebrating Women’s History Month this March by introducing you to 10 women who help power your life at Duke Energy and Piedmont Natural Gas. They advance our company with their vision, talent, hard work and creativity. These trailblazing women – including a nuclear engineer, astrophysicist and lineman – reveal inspiring stories of persistence, pluck and achievement in largely male-dominated fields. A diverse workplace isn’t just a nice idea, it’s a competitive necessity. Today, meet Tanya Hamilton, site vice president of the Harris Nuclear Plant based in New Hill N.C.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CBRE Group, Inc. Named to Center for Companies That Care’s Honor Roll for Tenth Consecutive Year

CBRE Group, Inc. announced that it has been named to Center for Companies That Care’s Honor Roll for the tenth consecutive year. Center for Companies that Care recognizes employers for outstanding workplace practices and active community involvement.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Integrated Tools
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts to align the industry on a common language to describe sustainability performance to reduce duplication and...
  2. Local Communities
    The principals of living and working in synergy with the communities in which we operate, as well as collaborating on projects that benefit those...
  3. GoDaddy | Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
    Diverse teams build better products — period. At GoDaddy, we make apps and services that our worldwide community of entrepreneurs can relate 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. 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...
  6. GoDaddy | Microbusiness
    They’re the people who build websites, run restaurants, and teach online classes. They power local economies and national growth but their impact...
  7. Biomimicry and Ray of Hope Accelerator
    The Ray C. Anderson Foundation has partnered with the Biomimicry Institute to create the Ray of Hope Accelerator, designed to bring commercially...
  8. Fifth Third's Commitment to Small Businesses
    Fifth Third believes that small businesses form the foundation of our communities – and when they succeed, we all succeed. Supporting them through...
  9. FedEx | Volunteer Campaigns
    Giving back is part of the FedEx culture. Team members support our charitable investments and local community needs by dedicating their time where...
  10. Social Progress
    Social engagement has always been an integral part of our sense of responsibility as a company. We care and we act to do our part to improve the...
  11. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  12. PSEG Environmental Stewardship
    PSEG’s environmental stewardship is evident in programs and strategies that reflect our commitment to clean air, clean water and waste management...
  13. 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...
  14. Digital Safety
    We provide tools and guidance so people can manage digital content in a way that’s right for them and their families. Learn more >>
  15. 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...