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Diversity & Inclusion

Logitech Participates in UN Women Generation Equality Event

On Wednesday, September 21, Logitech joined industry leaders, government ministers and senior UN Women representatives at the UN Women Generation Equality Event in New York City to discuss gender equality.

Environment

A Commitment to Rigor & Integrity: Exploring Cool Effect’s Approach to Selecting High-Quality Carbon Reducing Projects

Thanks to everything from historic climate policies to being a topic of interest on late night television, the recent focus on carbon offsets — and the Voluntary Carbon Market as a whole

Health & Healthcare

Join us October 15th for Global Handwashing Day 2022 to Unite for Universal Hand Hygiene!

Essity, maker of the Tork Professional Hygiene brand, joined the Global Handwashing Partnership (GHP) in 2017, and evolved into a strategic partner in 2020. GHP is co-led by WHO and UNICEF.

Research, Reports & Publications

Thought Leadership Marries Insights to Influence

Our original research and critical insights are highlighting the many unanticipated impacts of the pandemic on public health.

Green Infrastructure

Chemours CEO on Why the Kigali Amendment Is Good for the Planet, the Economy, and Our Communities

Chemours applauds the U.S. Senate for its bipartisan support of the amendment, and Chemours has already committed to invest an additional $80 million to expand capacity at our manufacturing site to increase production of lower GWP refrigerants.

Environment

69% Average Decline in Wildlife Populations Since 1970, Says New WWF Report

Monitored populations of vertebrates (mammals, birds, amphibians, reptiles and fish) have seen a devastating 69% drop on average since 1970, according to World Wildlife Fund’s (WWF) Living Planet Report 2022.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

P&G Joins 10th Anniversary Global Citizen Festival to Step Up for Girls, for the Planet We Call Home and to Defeat Poverty

In September, we took to the stage at the Global Citizen Festival with leaders, activists and artists to help take action to create a more equal world for women and girls.

Diversity & Inclusion

In Celebration of USA Hockey’s Girl’s Hockey Weekend, LA Kings Host Panel Discussion for Young Girls From Local Hockey Programs

To build awareness for girl's hockey and in conjunction with USA Hockey's "Girls Hockey Weekend," AEG's LA Kings hosted a pre-game panel discussion for 150 young girls from local hockey programs in Southern California at Crypto.com Arena.

Events, Media & Communications

Watershed Year for Expansion of Corporate ESG Reporting

Is the SEC moving forward on expanding corporate sustainability disclosure rules, or standing still with no real change to existing rules, or perhaps moving backwards on the initiative to expand ESG information for investors?

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

NRG Energy 2021 Sustainability Report: Employee Well-Being

NRG invests in the well-being of its employees. We provide programs that holistically support physical, emotional, and financial wellness, allowing our colleagues the opportunity to take control of their well-being and focus on what matters most to them for a healthy, secure future.

Sustainable Development Goals

Envetec's Clean Technology Shows a Substantial Reduction in Green House Gas Emissions by Over 90% for the Treatment of Biohazardous Waste

Envetec Sustainable Technologies Limited ("Envetec") today announced independent data showing GENERATIONS’™ ability to reduce Green House Gas (GHG) emissions by over 90%, compared to commonly used treatment approaches.

Health & Healthcare

Leading Global CEOs Sharing Long-Term Business Plans With Investors; Abbott (NYSE: ABT), Intuitive Surgical (NASDAQ: ISRG), Medtronic (NYSE: MDT)

Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose (CECP) 10th CEO Investor Forum will be held at the Advanced Medical Technology Association (AdvaMed) 2022 MedTech Conference.

Education

Avanti Ramraj, Student Inventor

Avanti Ramraj, a student inventor and aspiring STEM professional, discovered her passion for innovation while participating in FIRST robotics.

Energy

Unergy: How a Platform Allows Anyone To Invest in and Consume Clean Energy

Unergy shares how they are trying to democratize the fight against climate change, how Unergy thrived during the pandemic, and their passion for marrying technology and sustainability.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Griffith Foods Joins AIM-Progress to Advance Responsible Sourcing

"For us, making a positive difference in the world includes protecting human rights and operating our supply chains responsibly."

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Fortune and Great Place to Work® Name Medtronic One of the ‘World’s Best Workplaces™’ in 2022

This is the second notable recognition the company has received this week, following being named to the Fortune 2022 'Change the World' list

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

National Grid Commits $17 Million in Philanthropic Funds to Help Customers and Communities Navigate Increasing Winter Energy Prices

To help customers who need financial assistance, as winter energy prices are expected to rise significantly due to the global energy crisis and inflation, National Grid is committing $17 million in philanthropic funding.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Sport Positive Summit Brings Together Sports Organisations To Discuss Action and Ambition on Climate Change, and Calls for Cooperation

As global sport is being increasingly affected by climate change, the Sport Positive Summit brought together international sports stakeholders that have signed the UNFCCC Sports for Climate Action Framework.

Diversity & Inclusion

Voices From R&D: Personal Experience Inspires the Development of New Medicines

We encourage all colleagues to bring their authentic selves to work, and we believe diverse thinking and a collaborative culture can help spark innovation.

Diversity & Inclusion

Hispanic Students Find the Foundation for Success Through STEM

This Hispanic Heritage Month, we celebrate the successes of two alumni of Verizon Innovative Learning programs: Sila Frayre and Ivan Martinez.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Investments in People Sustainability Drive Positive Business Outcomes, Says New SAP Research

When we think about the future — of our organizations, our employees, and even our planet — sustainability is a word that immediately comes to mind. Success is no longer measured by profit alone.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Southwire - Investing, Diversifying and Growing

While ensuring that its core wire and cable business continues to thrive, Southwire is simultaneously working to further diversify and offer adjacent, non-wire and cable solutions in areas where the company is uniquely positioned to win.

Energy

Arrow Electronics HQ Offsets 100% of Emissions From Electricity Consumption

Arrow Electronics has enrolled its Colorado headquarters in a renewable energy program through Xcel Energy.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Tapping the Catalytic Capital Potential of Donor Advised Funds

Donor advised funds (DAFs) numbered roughly one million accounts hosted across 1,000 community foundation and nonprofit sponsors, with $160 billion in assets at the end of 2020.

Research, Reports & Publications

Mondelēz Snacking Made Right Report: Waste & Water

We continue to reduce waste where we can, to help the climate and the environment and to increase our operational efficiency. We drive out waste as we drive for excellence.

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...