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Sustainable Development Goals

The Home Depot Charges Ahead With 100 MW of Solar Energy

The Home Depot announced that 100 MW of solar energy purchased from National Grid Renewables at its solar and storage project in Denton County, Texas (known as Noble) will generate the approximate equivalent of nearly eight percent of The Home Depot’s total electricity usage.

Research, Reports & Publications

Preparing for an Uncertain Future: Telling Your ESG Story Remains Key

Throughout Q1 2022, Nasdaq has observed a significant increase in the overall percentage of companies discussing ESG on earnings calls.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Georgia-Pacific Wins the American Forest & Paper Association Better Practices, Better Planet 2030 Innovation in Sustainability Award for Juno® Technology

Georgia-Pacific is honored to be recognized with an Innovation in Sustainability award for Juno® Technology.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Beyond the Ellen MacArthur Foundation

Sealed Air focused on total system design where it is better to find ways to recycle materials that bring significant societal value, rather than targeting to eliminate materials difficult to recycle today, according to Cotterman.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Habitat Homeowner Realizes Dream of Providing Lasting Childhood Memories for Her Son

Maya’s new home was built as part of Habitat for Humanity’s BuildBetter with Whirlpool initiative, that will build more than 250 climate-resilient and energy-efficient homes.

Innovation & Technology

Chemours: Chemistry That Connects a Crucial Link in the Domestic Semiconductor Supply Chain

We all know that panicked feeling of reaching for your phone and not finding it where you expected and the immediate sense of relief when it’s back in your hand. We take for granted that these conduits to everything will always be there.

Research, Reports & Publications

ReNew Commits to Net Zero by 2040 and Bolsters ESG Targets

ReNew Energy Global PLC, India’s leading clean energy company, today announced its ESG targets including a commitment to hit net zero by 2040 through its latest sustainability report for FY 2021-22.

Diversity & Inclusion

For Marine Tyler Klemas, Supporting Veterans Is a Passion

If Tyler Klemas had known then what he knows now, he would have looked for a job as a lineworker when he left the U.S. Marines in 2010.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Kimberly-Clark Employees in Nigeria Celebrate 150 Years of Better Care for a Better World

Employees at Kimberly-Clark’s manufacturing facility in Ikorodu, Nigeria reflect on the company’s 150th anniversary, how they’re delivering Kimberly-Clark’s purpose of Better Care for a Better World,

Innovation & Technology

CACI Sponsors University of Maryland's Technica Hackathon

CACI International was a proud sponsor of Technica for the second year in a row, advocating for greater diversity in the tech field. Hosted by the University of Maryland, Technica is the “world’s largest hackathon for underrepresented genders.”

Social Impact & Volunteering

Is Life Getting in the Way of Volunteering?

How can you create volunteering opportunities that fit within busy schedules and elevate the value and importance of volunteer engagement? Check out a few considerations and suggestions on how to do just that.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Giving Tuesday Gives Customers a Chance To Support Charities While Checking Off Holiday Wish Lists

The holidays are synonymous with giving, which is why Qurate Retail GroupSM brands are rallying with customers to support several charity partners for Giving Tuesday on Nov. 29, a global day dedicated to giving back.

Diversity & Inclusion

'Women in Campaign' - This Agricultural Engineer Is Making Waves in the Industry

Paulina Lescano has always stood out – wherever her professional career has taken her.

Research, Reports & Publications

Corporate Foundations: An Essential Innovation Tool for Employees, Company, and Community

The strategic importance of corporate foundations in the current economy is stronger than ever before, with a new report by Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose® (CECP)

Energy

Commercial Operation Commences at National Grid Renewables' Noble Solar & Storage Project

National Grid Renewables announced today the start of commercial operation at its Noble Solar and Storage Project (Noble) in Denton County, Texas.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Giving Tuesday: Reflecting on Focusing, Structuring, and Measuring the Impact of Corporate Community Engagement

Giving Tuesday spotlights the role of philanthropy and volunteerism in supporting community prosperity. It is a day that always triggers me to pause and consider, in particular, the role of corporations in this important area.

Social Impact & Volunteering

United Rentals Building a Better Future During Month of Impact

United Rentals, Inc. announced its employees have provided more than 48,000 hours to community service this year, exceeding its goal of 25,000 hours with over one month remaining in the year.

Health & Healthcare

The Promise of RNA-Based Therapies

Decades of scientific progress in understanding the root cause of many formerly intractable diseases has opened up new treatment options, namely through RNA-based therapies.

Diversity & Inclusion

Quest Provides No-Cost Wellness Testing to Underserved Black Community in the Bronx

The event included a network of resources including flu shots, COVID-19 boosters, and a winter coat drive distribution of coats, hats, scarfs, and gloves to over 300 people.

Events, Media & Communications

Kate Spade New York Hosts a Discussion on “Empowerment Through Mental Health,” Featuring Conversations With Social Impact Council Members Taraji P. Henson, Latham Thomas, Jazz Thornton & More

On Tuesday, September 20, 2022, in tandem with the 77th United Nations General Assembly in New York City, kate spade new york hosted a series of panel discussions to highlight the critical role that mental health plays in the pursuit of sustainable women’s empowerment.

Responsible Production & Consumption

New Plant-Based Certification Program Recognizes Company Innovation and Supports Transparency in Product Labeling

SCS Global Services, an international leader in third-party certification, today announced the launch of its Plant-Based Certification Program.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Future of the CSO - APAC | UOB | Episode 1

Acre has teamed up with Pat Dwyer to launch the 2nd series of the 'Future of the CSO' and this time, we are focusing on interviews with Sustainability leaders across Asia Pacific who share their perspectives on the current and future role of the CSO.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Rayonier Awards Grants to 30 Nonprofit Organizations in Washington

Rayonier has awarded $60,500 to 30 local nonprofit organizations serving Olympic Peninsula communities. Recipients of the grants were recognized at special awards breakfasts held recently in Aberdeen and Forks, Washington.

Sustainable Development Goals

American Airlines' Flight Operations and Efficiency

At the same time as we are adding new, more fuel-efficient aircraft to our fleet, we continually look for ways to operate our existing fleet as efficiently as possible. Doing so enables us to both save on jet fuel costs and reduce GHG emissions.

Environment

Offshore Carbon Capture Study in Texas Is a 'Potential Game-changer for the Planet''

UTRGV, Friends of RGV Reef officially begin research into carbon sequestration capacity of reefs

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