Green Infrastructure

Reducing Carbon in the Built Environment

Jun 3, 2021 12:35 PM ET

The built environment is a major emitter of greenhouse gases. To help encourage net-zero building practices, Dow joined two leading industry associations to challenge architects and building owners to design and construct energy-efficient buildings.

Media & Communications

Procter & Gamble and UNINTERRUPTED present "These Hands"

Jun 3, 2021 12:05 PM ET

Environment

Fifth Third Chairman Comments on Joining Ceres Network

Jun 3, 2021 12:00 PM ET

As part of its commitment to be a leader in sustainability, Fifth Third Bank recently joined the Ceres Company Network.

Media & Communications

National Grid Launches Electric Vehicle Road Trip to Highlight Northeast Charging Infrastructure

Jun 3, 2021 11:55 AM ET

National Grid commits $200 million to furthering electric transport, plans to build 19,000 more charging stations throughout the Northeast

Responsible Production & Consumption

MilliporeSigma Future Talk Podcast Series: Making Packaging Sustainable

Jun 3, 2021 11:30 AM ET

Improving the sustainability of packaging starts as early as product development. Tune in to the Future Talk podcast as experts Fabien Thibault and Alan Phipps discuss the environmental benefits of MilliporeSigma's SMASH Packaging program.

Health & Healthcare

Essity's Annual and Sustainability Report Highlight: Well-being

Jun 3, 2021 11:30 AM ET

As a global company, Essity can make a difference for people and societies. We offer hygiene and health solutions for hundreds of millions of people every day, which helps to improve well-being and gender equality.

Health & Healthcare

Pucks for PPE: Project Northern Lights and RESOLVE Canada Announce New NHL and CDC Foundation-Supported Initiative to Provide PPE to 7 NHL Cities

Jun 3, 2021 11:15 AM ET

Project Northern Lights and RESOLVE Canada launch Pucks for PPE. Supported by the CDC Foundation and the National Hockey League, Pucks for PPE aims to deliver protective equipment and other supplies to marginalized populations in Canadian cities.

Energy

The Path to One and a Half

Jun 3, 2021 11:00 AM ET

Environment

Guiding Environmental Sustainability at Clarivate with Data Driven Insights

Jun 3, 2021 11:00 AM ET

Since we maintain a fully leased real estate portfolio, Clarivate is working with JLL, a leading global real estate services company, to establish a baseline for our carbon footprint as part of our commitment to carbon neutrality by 2024.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Rockwell Automation Employees Describe Why Company Culture Matters

Jun 3, 2021 10:50 AM ET

Rockwell Automation asked its employees from around the globe what their ideal company culture is and what they like best about Rockwell Automation’s culture. In this video, employees describe a company that “walks the talk,” values and includes all voices, and feels truly global.

Diversity & Inclusion

Update on Our DE&I Progress

Jun 3, 2021 10:15 AM ET

Comcast Chairman & CEO Brian L. Roberts discusses the programs and initiatives that have been developed to advance their DE&I strategy over the past year.

Research, Reports & Publications

Cognizant Announces 2020 Environmental, Social, Governance Report, “Living Our Purpose”

Jun 3, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH), one of the world’s leading professional services companies, has released its 2020 ESG report, “Living Our Purpose.”

Research, Reports & Publications

Hewlett Packard Enterprise Releases Annual Living Progress Report

Jun 3, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Hewlett Packard Enterprise released its annual Living Progress Report for fiscal year 2020, demonstrating its ongoing commitment to help customers drive digital transformations that reduce their carbon footprint...

Research, Reports & Publications

Pentair Announces Social Responsibility Strategic Targets

Jun 3, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Pentair plc (NYSE:PNR), a leading provider of water treatment and sustainable solutions, announces its Social Responsibility Strategic Targets. The new targets were launched with the release of Pentair’s 2020 Corporate Responsibility Report, which highlights the company’s initiatives to be a leading socially responsible company as it delivers smart, sustainable solutions that empower customers and employees to make the most of life’s essential resources.

Environment

Ørsted Aims for Net-Positive Biodiversity Impact From New Projects Commissioned From 2030

Jun 3, 2021 10:00 AM ET

The accelerated global build-out of renewable energy which is needed to decarbonise global energy systems and stop global warming at 1.5°C must take place in balance with nature.

Research, Reports & Publications

Pentair Announces Social Responsibility Strategic Targets

Jun 3, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Pentair plc (NYSE:PNR), a leading provider of water treatment and sustainable solutions, announces its Social Responsibility Strategic Targets.

Diversity & Inclusion

Lance Toma Creates Safe Spaces for San Francisco's LGBTQ+ AAPI Community

Jun 3, 2021 9:45 AM ET

Lance Toma was looking for community. Raised in Hawaii, he came out as gay when he moved to Chicago as an adult and found work serving LGBTQ+ youth and adults there.

Sustainable Development Goals

Global Water Challenge and Cargill Launch Community Water Initiative to Improve Safe Drinking Water Access in Priority Watersheds

Jun 3, 2021 9:30 AM ET

Cargill and Global Water Challenge (GWC) launch a community water initiative, Cargill Currents, to address water challenges faced by local communities in priority watersheds.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Responsible Minerals Initiative Releases ESG Standard for Mineral Supply Chains

Jun 3, 2021 9:30 AM ET

The Responsible Minerals Initiative (RMI) today announced the release of its ESG Standard to further improve conditions for workers, address environmental and community impacts, and manage governance risks in all mineral supply chains.

Education

Opportunity International Supports Educator in Ghana

Jun 3, 2021 9:30 AM ET

Victoria Hazel runs Solid Rock Foundation Schools in Ghana. She receives support from Opportunity International, a Cisco nonprofit partner. Cisco and Opportunity International reach nearly four million children in more than 13,000 schools.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Podcast: Lessons from Schneider Electric (Part I)

Jun 3, 2021 9:25 AM ET

In this episode of our Building Competitive Advantage in a Sustainable World podcast, David Young — a BCG Henderson Institute Fellow researching Sustainable Business Model Innovation — interviews Schneider Electric’s Chief Strategy & Sustainability Officer, Olivier Blum.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Georgia-Pacific Applauds Volunteer Appreciation Day

Jun 3, 2021 9:15 AM ET

Thanks to all of our #GPemployees who volunteer with organizations and make an impactful difference in our communities. The actions we take within our communities are often the biggest catalysts for change at a larger scale.

Innovation & Technology

The Power of Design Thinking

Jun 3, 2021 9:15 AM ET

Design Thinking has become a popular problem-solving methodology to inject business innovation from users’ perspectives. Check out how CLP has been using this tool to find new solutions.

Environment

Arbor Day Foundation Announces 2021 Arbor Day Award Winners

Jun 3, 2021 9:00 AM ET

Since 1972, the Arbor Day Foundation has recognized the inspiring and life-changing work of leading environmental stewards and tree planters through the annual Arbor Day Awards.

Environment

Fairtrade Trains Farmers to Adapt to Climate Change

Jun 3, 2021 8:20 AM ET

Fairtrade America recognizes the impact of climate change on farming families worldwide, and timed with June 5, World Environment Day, will now offer resources to support all coffee farmers in mitigating climate-related challenges.