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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.

Responsible Production & Consumption

2022 Del Monte Foods, Inc. ESG Update: Letter From Our CEO

Reflecting on my first five years at the helm of Del Monte Foods, Inc., I am proud to see how our team members have enriched our legacy as growers of good. This drew me to the company and continues to drive us to deliver for our people, planet, and communities.

Health & Healthcare

Rarebase Is on the Hunt for Therapeutic Opportunities

San Francisco Bay Area residents Jainu and Shruti Jogani had their newborn daughter, Reyna, at home for nearly three weeks when they noticed her exhibiting seizure-like symptoms—episodes so quick they weren’t able to capture them on video.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Mondelēz International Doubles Down on Cocoa Life Program With Total Investment of $1 Billion by 2030; Calls for More Sector-Wide Action

Mondelēz International announces the next phase of its Cocoa Life program, backed by an additional $600 million through 2030, with the goal to increase cocoa volume at scale and work with about 300,000 farmers in the program by 2030.

Sustainable Development Goals

How to Operationalize ESG

Karen Snow, Senior Vice President and Head of East Coast Listings and Capital Services at Nasdaq, interviews veteran board member Betsy Atkins to get her insights on how to operationalize ESG.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Aflac CEO Dan Amos Honored by Georgia 500

Dan Amos earned his insurance sales license at age 18 and worked as a sales agent in the summers while attending the University of Georgia.

Innovation & Technology

Okeanos® Introduces Global Governments to Made From Stone™, the Affordable, Scalable Plastic and CO2 Reduction Technology at COP27 Climate Change Conference

Okeanos, developer of Made From Stone technology designed to immediately reduce plastic content and CO2 in everyday items, announces official participation in this year’s COP27 conference in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt from November 7-November 18.

Research, Reports & Publications

What Is ESG? Everything You Need To Know About Environmental, Social, and Governance

Here’s the introductory ESG guide you’ve been looking for. We’re keeping things simple in hopes that by the time you’ve finished reading this, you’ll better understand the basics of the ever-changing ESG landscape.

Energy

Cummins' Technology To Help Power Ontario's First Green Hydrogen Facility

Global power leader Cummins Inc. will design and manufacture the electrolyzer system for the first 20-megawatt green hydrogen facility in the Canadian province of Ontario.

Diversity & Inclusion

Novartis: Leadership and a Reimagined Approach to Equity

Hear from a Global Fortune 500 CEO who is reimagining the ways his company uses innovative science, technology, and an “inspired, curious, unbossed” culture to deliver greater access to medicines.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Christian Appalachian Project: Enabling People in Impoverished Communities to Seek, See, and Secure New Opportunities

Christian Appalachian Project (CAP) operates 17 human service programs in 11 of the 38 most distressed counties in Eastern Kentucky and extends support to nonprofits across the entire Appalachian region.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

International Paper Ranked 9th in The American Opportunity Index

International Paper was named a leading company on the American Opportunity Index, which uses publicly available data to analyze companies’ performance in the areas of worker access, mobility and wage.

Innovation & Technology

RESOLVE and Insight Terra Announce a Strategic Partnership To Launch an AI-Enabled Solution to Monitoring Tailings From Active and Abandoned Mines

RESOLVE, a Washington, DC based international non-governmental organization (NGO) known for its innovative solutions to environmental and health challenges and Insight Terra, a London based start-up providing

Responsible Production & Consumption

Pizza Hut Grow Local Initiative - From Urban to Rural, From Farm to Table

Contributing to poverty alleviation has always been a primary focus for Yum China. The company believes that both its scale and expertise can create the greatest positive change.

Diversity & Inclusion

Employees Host Events in October To Support Those Affected by Breast Cancer

During Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October, Aramark employees across the company joined events designed to raise awareness about and support people affected by breast cancer.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

International Paper Awarded AF&PA Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award for Fighting Period Poverty in Our Communities Initiative

The American Forest & Paper Association today announced its Better Practices, Better Planet 2030 Sustainability Award winners, which recognize exemplary sustainability programs and initiatives in the paper and wood products manufacturing industry.

Energy

ADNOC, Baker Hughes Sign Agreement To Explore New Technology for a Clean Energy Future

The agreement aims to support the development of technology proofs of concept, technology scale-ups and technology pilots while exploring the feasibility of their deployment across key projects at ADNOC.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Tapestry Talks: Being My Authentic Self

In this week's "Tapestry Talks" Torra Haynes, Sr. Executive Assistant at Stuart Weitzman, describes how the leadership team encourages Tapestry employees to bring their Authentic Self to work.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Carnival Corporation Again Named One of World's Top Companies for Women

Carnival Corporation & plc, the world's largest cruise company, announced it has been named for the second consecutive year as one of the World’s Top Female-Friendly Companies of 2022 by Forbes, a leading source of business news worldwide.

Diversity & Inclusion

D&I Weekly News Round Up: Work-life, Gender Inclusive and More

Today we are talking about the impact of hidden overwork, Virgin Atlantic’s new uniform policy, the 4-day school week, and how hybrid environments might hold back women’s career progression.

Innovation & Technology

Deutsche Telekom and T-Mobile US Launch New T Challenge Seeking Web3 Development Through 5G

Deutsche Telekom AG and T-Mobile US, Inc. (NASDAQ: TMUS) have teamed up to launch the third annual T Challenge, the global stage for innovators and disruptors to compete for an award on the best Public Blockchain Protocol solutions for Web3.

Health & Healthcare

Historically Black Colleges and Universities STEM Students Selected for Health Care Program

According to the Association of American Medical Colleges, only 8% of medical students and 5% of physicians are Black and African American.

Sustainable Development Goals

American Airlines' Climate Strategy

More than 90% of American’s total carbon footprint comes from our use of jet fuel, so our strategy for reaching net zero emissions by 2050 is focused on running an ever more fuel-efficient operation.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

2022 SAGE Awards: Celebrating the Inspirational Leadership That Is Transforming Our World

P&G celebrates Brent Miller, Senior Director of Global LGBTQ+ Equality, for receiving the Jack Watters Corporate Advocate Award at the 2022 SAGE Awards & Gala

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. PNC: Commitment to Early Childhood Education
    We're focusing on early learning to help children succeed. Research has shown that the first five years of a child's life is critical to long-term...
  3. 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...
  4. 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...
  5. Sustainability
    Leading the logistics sector towards a more sustainable future by investing in innovative green technologies, enhancing operational efficiency, and...
  6. 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...
  7. 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...
  8. 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...
  9. 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...
  10. 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...
  11. 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...
  12. Goals That Inspire: Environmental Stewardship
    Through our Goals That Inspire we have established aggressive commitments with targeted and measurable metrics which will require innovation...
  13. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  14. Social Impact at Mastercard
    At Mastercard, we’re powering economies and empowering people, building a sustainable economy where everyone prospers.
  15. 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...