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Energy

Recurrent Energy Signs Power Purchase Agreement With Qualcomm in Spain

Recurrent Energy, a subsidiary of Canadian Solar Inc. (“Canadian Solar”) (NASDAQ: CSIQ) and a global developer, owner, and operator of solar and energy storage assets, announced today the signing of a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Qualcomm Incorporated.

Environment

17 Local Environmental Partners Receive Entergy Grants To Protect Natural Resources

Entergy is helping 17 local environmental organizations protect our natural resources by contributing a total of $1 million in shareholder-funded grants through the company’s Environmental Initiatives Fund.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Transforming the Business of Early Learning Childcare: Entrepreneurs Lead the Way

Wells Fargo and the Business & Leadership Institute for Early Learning have helped small child care and early learning centers evolve into thriving businesses, providing quality childcare and fostering economic growth and stability within communities.

Responsible Production & Consumption

For Pi Day: What Is the Environmental Footprint of Pie?

March 14 is Pi Day, when math nerds everywhere trade their calculators for forks and celebrate the tastiest way possible with actual pie. I’ve decided to mark the occasion by calculating the environmental footprint of a single slice of key lime pie... or maybe two... for science.

Energy

How SEM Coaches Drive Energy Savings

Strategic energy management (SEM) programs have become an integral part of the suite of offerings that utility energy efficiency portfolios provide.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

2024 IWBI Awards Recognize Outstanding Individual Achievements in Advancing Health and Well-being

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), the global authority for advancing healthy buildings, organizations and communities, today announced the winners of the 2024 IWBI Community Awards.

Diversity & Inclusion

‘Living Your Legacy, Every Day’

“He’s not like us,” said Leroy Abrahams, Regions head of Community Engagement, as he began his opening remarks at the Regions Bank History in Motion celebration.

Energy

BioStart Renewables Will Be Attending TEPA in Philly on March 20th

With major discussions on carbon-free energy, and AI’s impact on energy demand, this is the perfect opportunity to connect and discuss the future of retail energy, with the brightest in the industry.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Investing in the Next Generation of Climate Innovators

As a global climate innovator, we don’t just consider the environmental side of sustainability. We have a much broader, more inclusive view of what sustainability really means.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

LA Kings and Ontario Reign Celebrate Read Across America Week With Local Southern California Students

AEG’s LA Kings and Ontario Reign took to the classroom instead of the ice to celebrate Read Across America Week, emphasizing the importance of literacy and education.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Challenging Conversations About Money: Talking With Your Children

For many parents, discussing finances with their children can feel awkward because it wasn’t a topic of open discussion when they were growing up.
Here’s a guide from Thomas Thiegs, who has helped many families navigate this terrain during his career.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Ethisphere Names Rockwell Automation as One of the 2025 World’s Most Ethical Companies®

Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices has recognized Rockwell Automation as one of the 2025 World’s Most Ethical Companies® .

Green Infrastructure

Saint-Gobain Celebrates 360 Year Anniversary: Focus on Offsite Construction and Resilient Housing

In our first stop, we visit the United States of America, where climate expert François Gemenne learns how Saint-Gobain contributes to building homes that are more resilient through the use of offsite construction, a method where homes are built in a manufacturing facility.

Innovation & Technology

Application Open for Logitech’s Future Positive Challenge

Attention entrepreneurs, startups, and world-changing innovators. If you’re sitting on a breakthrough idea that could transform the consumer electronics industry, Logitech wants to hear from you.

Education

Bridging the Supply Chain Skills Gap: DP World’s Commitment to Future-Ready Education

The supply chain industry is evolving rapidly, driven by artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, automation, and sustainability initiatives. However, a major challenge persists — the gap between industry needs and traditional education models.

Innovation & Technology

Baker Tilly Case Study: Process Mapping for Successful Multiplatform Feature Innovation

Baker Tilly’s digital solutions team can help bring meaning to chaotic and complex service environments, support your organization in solving real customer problems and innovating in new opportunity spaces.

Diversity & Inclusion

Key4Women Hosts Free Webinar – Awakening the Power of Women: Igniting Social Impact and Change

KeyBank’s Key4Women will present “Awakening the Power of Women: Igniting Social Impact and Change” a free, one-hour virtual event on Wednesday, March 19th at 1:00 p.m. EST / 11:00 a.m. MT / 10:00 a.m. PST.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Securing the Future and Empowering the Next Generation: Kim’s Impact at Cummins

Kim T. is a prime example of the impact that passion, expertise, and collaboration can have within a global company.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Tork Receives World’s First Certification for Meeting European Design for All Standard

Tork, an Essity brand and a global leader in professional hygiene, today announced that the Tork dispenser development process is the first in the world to be certified according to the Design for All standard (EN 17161).

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Fifth Third Breaks Ground on New Branch in Cincinnati’s Avondale Neighborhood

Today Fifth Third (NASDAQ: FITB) and community leaders celebrated the groundbreaking for a new full-service banking center in Cincinnati’s Avondale neighborhood, which has been without a standalone bank branch for nearly five years.

Energy

Affordable Energy as Catalyst for Community and Economic Development

For leading energy providers like Southern Company, affordability has long been an essential part of doing business.

Environment

Cleaner Than You Think: The Surprising Process of Wastewater Treatment

Ever wondered how wastewater becomes clean again? Join us as we explore wastewater treatment at the Holyoke Wastewater Treatment Plant in Holyoke, Massachusetts.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Colin Browne Speaks at The Economist’s 10th Sustainability Week

At The Economist’s 10th Sustainability Week, held in London, Cascale CEO Colin Browne joined a panel discussion on supply chain sustainability and the role of business in driving climate action.

Events, Media & Communications

Chris Cutino Joins 3BL as Chief Revenue Officer To Accelerate Client Success and Achieve Greater Sustainability Impact

3BL, the leading sustainability and social impact communications partner, is excited to announce Chris Cutino as its new Chief Revenue Officer (CRO).

Events, Media & Communications

Mary Kay Inc. Names Dr. Lucy Gildea Chief Brand and Scientific Officer

To empower future growth, iconic beauty and entrepreneurship company Mary Kay Inc. announced the appointment of Dr. Lucy Gildea as Chief Brand and Scientific Officer.

Latest Campaigns

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  2. Collaboration and Partnership
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  3. Cascale Governance
    Cascale shares updates from its Board of Directors who serve as the principal governing body and are responsible for setting the strategic direction...
  4. 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...
  5. Making the World a Better Home | Our Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
    We believe diversity strengthens us and the best ideas come from diverse teams working together. Creating a positive workplace for everyone means...
  6. 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...
  7. Leading ESG & Sustainability Stewardship
    The new CNH continues on its longstanding path of excellence in sustainability, which is recognized by the foremost authorities.
  8. Social Impact at Mastercard
    At Mastercard, we’re powering economies and empowering people, building a sustainable economy where everyone prospers.
  9. Investing in our Communities
    We invest in sustainable community outcomes that improve lives.
  10. KeyBank's Community Investment
    In states where Key has a presence, there are approximately 1.7 million low- to moderate-income (LMI) households. Many LMI individuals don’t have bank...
  11. FedEx | Empowering Entrepreneurs
    Advancing women and minority-owned small businesses and entrepreneurs around the world. Small to mid-sized businesses power their local economies and...
  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. 2025: Entergy helps customers beat the heat
    This summer, Entergy helped our customers across our service area beat the heat this summer through a number of initiatives aimed to help them save...
  14. FedEx Cares | Overall
    FedEx Cares is our global community engagement program and one way that we live out our purpose of connecting people and possibilities. Our goal is to...
  15. AEG's Commitment to Sustainable Operations
    AEG's sustainability initiatives are designed to reduce our consumption of the planet’s limited resources. Through our comprehensive sustainability...