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Education

MAC Kicks-Off 5th Year Partnering With Howard University's 21st Century Advantage Program

M·A·C Cosmetics announces its 5th consecutive year partnering with Howard University's 21st Century Advantage Program (21 CAP).

Events, Media & Communications

Interview With Land Betterment's Cofounder and Chief Governance Officer, Mark LaVerghetta at the 3BL Forum

Land Betterment recently sponsored and spoke at the annual 3BL Forum, a highly regarded sustainability and purpose-focused conference in NYC.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Why More UK Firms Should Appoint Chief Sustainability Officers - Written by Acre's Marie Cloherty for Green Business

Acre has found that whilst the Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) role has taken off in North America and in several EMEA regions, businesses in the UK are not adopting the stand-alone CSO role with the same aplomb.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Alkermes Announces Recipients of 2022 Alkermes Inspiration Grants® Program

Alkermes plc (Nasdaq: ALKS) announced the 2022 recipients of the Alkermes Inspiration Grants® program.

Diversity & Inclusion

Southwire Recognizes Breast Cancer Awareness Month and LGBTQ+ History Month

In October, Southwire recognized Breast Cancer Awareness Month and LGBTQ+ history month by hosting efforts across the company that provided resources and opportunities to get involved and learn more about both topics.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Blackstone Charitable Foundation Commits $2 Million To Four Historically Black Colleges and Universities in North Carolina and Maryland

The Blackstone Charitable Foundation today announced that it has committed $2 million to expand access to its entrepreneurial skill-building program, Blackstone LaunchPad, to all students at four Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

Energy

An 'Ag-Citing' Advancement on Ontario's RNG Scene

Enbridge Gas is leading the way to a low-carbon future by connecting RNG producers to the energy grid. The RNG produced at Stanton Farms will be blended into our natural gas distribution network and storage using an innovative RNG injection station.

Environment

Trees in Screens? How Nanocellulose Is Enhancing Screen Tech Sustainability

We talked to a research material engineer for the USDA’s Forest Service, Ron Sabo, Ph.D., about nanocellulose in tech, how it’s used in screens and other technology, and why it may offer a more sustainable choice for the future of tech.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Human Rights Campaign: Build Better, More Inclusive Communities for LGBTQ+ People

The Human Rights Campaign Foundation is fighting for a world where lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people are truly equal — from the boardroom to the homeroom, from the corner store to the emergency room, and in every single community we call home.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

10 Ways to Transform your Grantmaking

We talked to seven experts across philanthropy. They share strategies that will help you transform your approach to grantmaking. The best part? These changes don’t cost anything.

Events, Media & Communications

Live From UNGA 77 - September 20

Lots of focus on climate action today! Our Head of Sustainability Mats Pellbäck Scharp is joining the Solutions House with Exponentian Roadmap and Google.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Keysight Announces Winners of the 2022 Innovation Challenge

Keysight Technologies, Inc. announced the winners of the Keysight Innovation Challenge 2022. The six finalist teams presented their innovations to a panel of esteemed judges in Santa Rosa, Calif., on October 29, 2022.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Applications Open for Expanded Edison Scholars Program

The next group of high school seniors with big dreams of becoming difference-makers are invited to apply for the class of 2023 Edison scholarships.

Events, Media & Communications

Quest Diagnostics Completes Leadership Succession as Jim Davis Becomes CEO and President, Joins Board of Directors

Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX), the world's leading provider of diagnostic information services, today announced that Jim Davis has succeeded Steve Rusckowski as the CEO and President of Quest Diagnostics

Health & Healthcare

MedTech Market Leaders Share Their Long-Term Business Strategy at CECP's CEO Investor Forum @ The MedTech Conference

Three CEOs representing over $372 billion in market capitalization set the context for the future engaging with institutional investors

Environment

Expanding Conservation Efforts to Protect Vital Forests Across the Globe

WWF and HP accelerate forest protection, management and restoration in key landscapes in Australia, Brazil and Peru.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Heeding the Call: Investing in Justice and a Livable Future

The clarion call of the past two years — throughout a pandemic, climate crisis, war in Ukraine, and racial justice reckonings — has never been louder, but how have we heeded this prophetic cry for justice?

Social Impact & Volunteering

AEG Presents Joins #iVoted Early Sweepstakes to Drive Non-Partisan Voter Turnout

To increase voter turnout for the 2022 midterm elections, AEG Presents has joined the #iVoted Festival’s inaugural #iVoted Early Sweepstakes initiative and donated concert tickets to shows taking place on election night, Nov. 8, 2022.

Green Infrastructure

U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Awards Black & Veatch and GEI Consultants Joint Venture a Contract for Dam Safety Engineering and Design Services

Black & Veatch, a leading global provider of critical human infrastructure solutions, along with their joint-venture partner GEI Consultants, has won an Indefinite Delivery Contract for National Dam Safety Engineering and Design Services

Diversity & Inclusion

Regions Goes Head-to-Head With Wheelchair Basketball Champs

Regions Bank associates recently challenged the Lakeshore Foundation wheelchair basketball team in a scrimmage game.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Logitech Wins Six Technology Innovation Awards From Spaces4Learning

In July, Spaces4Learning honored Logitech, among others, with the 2022 New Product Award, which recognizes outstanding product development achievements.

Innovation & Technology

SAP Sustainability Control Tower: Creating the Right Data Foundation for ESG Reporting and Steering

Delivering innovative solutions in sustainability is a top priority for SAP.

Research, Reports & Publications

Science Driven: The Importance of Credible, Validated Research

When it comes to scientific research, there are internationally recognized processes that provide confidence in research findings.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Superhero-Inspired Support of Unstructured Play in San Diego

In 1941, as the U.S. entered the second World War a wonder woman emerged to demonstrate that advocating for others is a responsibility, telling the truth is a superpower, and no matter how grim circumstances may seem, there is always much good in humanity that is worth fighting for and protecting.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Ralph Lauren Reinforces Its Commitment to the Nonpartisan #TimeToVote Pledge

As a proud signatory of the nonpartisan #TimetoVote pledge, Ralph Lauren is supporting their U.S. employees in finding time to cast their ballots with paid time off, holiday pay and increased flexibility when needed for Election Day.

Latest Campaigns

  1. 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...
  2. AEG Celebrates Inclusion
    At AEG, we embrace inclusion and strive to create a workplace where our employees feel welcomed, valued and respected for the viewpoints, ideas...
  3. Cascale Events
    Cascale organizes and participates in a series of events, leveraging its position as a global convener of close to half the sector to bring together...
  4. Sustainability
    Leading the logistics sector towards a more sustainable future by investing in innovative green technologies, enhancing operational efficiency, and...
  5. ESG Voices: Short Podcasts Addressing the Opportunities and Challenges of ESG
    This podcast series takes a deep dive into the opportunities and challenges of ESG and what it means for businesses and communities through interviews...
  6. 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...
  7. 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...
  8. 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...
  9. 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...
  10. Drive for MPC
    At Marathon Petroleum, our professional truck drivers share one common vision: no accidents, no injuries, and no harm to the environment. We’re proud...
  11. Goals That Inspire: Environmental Stewardship
    Through our Goals That Inspire we have established aggressive commitments with targeted and measurable metrics which will require innovation...
  12. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  13. Social Impact at Mastercard
    At Mastercard, we’re powering economies and empowering people, building a sustainable economy where everyone prospers.
  14. Growth Through Sustainability
    Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator with a clear purpose to boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. See how embedding...
  15. Integrated Tools
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts to align the industry on a common language to describe sustainability performance to reduce duplication and...