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Environment | International Paper

National Forest Week: How International Paper Helps Restore Longleaf Ecosystems

National Forest Week, held annually during the second week of June, raises awareness for the 193 million acres of National Forests across the United States and the benefits these landscapes provide.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Alexion Announces Launch of Alexion Charitable Foundation and Calls for Grantees

Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:ALXN) today announced the launch of the Alexion Charitable Foundation to provide further support for the rare disease community and for local communities which the company serves.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Skechers Collaborates With Goodyear on Footwear

In a new collaboration with Goodyear's rubber technology, Skechers is building on this technology in its footwear to deliver increased grip, stability and durability.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Paypal Joins Forces with Hundreds of Companies to Make Time for Workers to Vote In 2020 Election

PayPal joined forces with over 350 companies in the Time to Vote non-partisan movement to foster a corporate culture that supports American Democracy.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Application Period for 2020 Green Power Leadership Awards Now Open

We are excited to announce that the application period for the 2020 Green Power Leadership Awards is open today through Monday, March 30th. The awards recognize leading organizations that have helped further the green power market.

Health & Healthcare

An Expert Explains the Latest Good—Yes, Good!—News About Lung Cancer

In January, the American Cancer Society issued an announcement that gave cancer experts reason to cheer: According to the organization’s latest report, the U.S. cancer death rate fell more than 2% from 2016 to 2017

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

IBM Named One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies

More than at any other time in recent history, governments, businesses and individuals are examining the ethics of how companies work. Ethisphere names IBM among World's Moth Ethical Companies for a second year in a row.

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Education

How to Employ a Differentiated Mindset When Teaching STEM

When we facilitate professional development events, there’s often a common theme: teachers understand the importance of active STEM teaching, but don’t always know how to implement it in a way that supports the diverse needs of their students.

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Environment

Don't Underestimate the Ability of Trees to Combat the Climate Crisis

It's exciting to see trees upfront and center stage, but tree-planting initiatives have attracted some controversy.

Diversity & Inclusion

UPS Longitudes | 5 Strategies for Creating an Inclusive Workplace

Women of color are entering the workforce in greater numbers than ever before, bringing education, ambition, and diverse ideas and experiences with them.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Family First

Brittny Tripicchio found herself, overnight, having to take on the role of mother to her younger sister. With her home life in tumult, she found stability in her role at T-Mobile. Here she shares the story of both families that are dear to her heart.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Duke Energy Earns Forbes Best Employers for Diversity 2020 Distinction

Duke Energy is proud to once again be named to Forbes’ “Best Employers for Diversity” list.

Events, Media & Communications

Medtronic Employee Holiday Program Showcases Inspiring Patients

Medtronic Employee Holiday Program Showcases Inspiring Patients. Each year, patients from around the world travel to Minnesota to share their stories about how medical technology has improved their lives.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

UPS’S Safest Drivers Have Traveled More Accident-Free Miles Than Voyager Space Probe

UPS today announced the induction of 1,316 men and women into this elite group of UPS drivers who have not had an avoidable accident for 25 years or more. With those new inductees, the Circle of Honor now includes 10,411 of UPS’s active brown-clad drivers.

Social Impact & Volunteering

UPS Contributed Over $1.5M to Canadian Communities in 2019

UPS Canada employees continued to demonstrate the importance of social responsibility in 2019, contributing time and money to the communities they serve.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Republic Services Named to World's Most Ethical Companies® List by Ethisphere for Fourth Consecutive Year

Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) has been recognized for the fourth consecutive year as one of the 2020 World's Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Truist Donates $1 Million to National Museum of African American History and Culture

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Employee Assistance: Help in All Its Many Forms

The Medtronic Employee Assistance Program (MEAP) acts as the foundation of that commitment by providing employees around the world free, confidential support to help with nearly any work-related or personal situation.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Koch Donates Thousands to Oklahoma Emergency Responders

Local officials with Koch Fertilizer met at Enid Fire Department on Tuesday to donate $10,000 to community first responders.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Chevron Technology Ventures Pursues New Sustainable Business Solutions

Chevron Technology Ventures (CTV) pursues new business solutions and innovative technologies that have the potential to enhance the way Chevron produces and delivers affordable, reliable, ever-cleaner energy.

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Sustainable Development Goals

Reimagining Growth that Delivers for Everyone

Over the last 75 years, we have seen more than a billion people emerge from poverty and we have witnessed the creation of a global middle class. In addition, the proliferation of digital technology over the last few decades has created new ways...

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Energy

Kimberly-Clark Partners With United Energy Resources and NextEra Energy to Accelerate Solar Power in Georgia

Green Infrastructure

Georgia DOT, UGA and The Ray Test Alternatives to Traditional Land Management Strategies on I-85

Georgia Department of Transportation, The Ray, and the University of Georgia’s College of Environment + Design are pleased to provide a major update to the living vegetative lab spanning the diamond interchanges at Exit 6 on Interstate-85.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

ON Semiconductor Named One of the 2020 World’s Most Ethical Companies ® by Ethisphere for the Fifth Time

ON Semiconductor today announces that it has been recognized by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as one of the 2020 World’s Most Ethical Companies.

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Events, Media & Communications

Fifty Global CEOs Focus on Tough Choices Made for Community and Business Sustainability

Fifty CEOs who are a part of Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose (CECP) met at Board of Boards to examine the tough choices CEOs have to make when deciding between integrity, action, and the bottom line.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How Qualcomm's Intern Program Fosters Future Tech Talent [podcast]

At Qualcomm, we pride ourselves in hiring the best & the brightest minds. From engineers to marketers, we believe it starts with our intern program, for which we invite over 450 college students from about 106 universities to participate yearly.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Sustainability by Antea Group
    At Antea Group, we believe the best sustainability programs integrate sustainability into core business practices, we identify and act on relevant...

  2. KeyBank Foundation: Helping Communities Thrive through Education, Workforce Development, and Service
    KeyBank Foundation helps build thriving communities by supporting organizations and programs that foster thriving students and a thriving workforce...

  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. Sustainability- Carnival Corporation's Way of Doing Business
    Carnival’s approach to sustainability is a full-time commitment; it is not a cost of doing business, it is a way of doing business. We at Carnival...

  5. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...

  6. Enriching Women's Lives
    60 years ago, Mary Kay Ash created an unparalleled opportunity for women to define their own successes and control their own futures. Her vision of...

  7. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...

  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. AEG's Commitment to Social Impact and Volunteerism
    AEG embraces its responsibility to enrich the lives of people in the communities around the world where we do business, and to use business to create...

  10. Southwire Giving Back
    Our neighbors depend on us, just as we depend on them, so we are committed to improving the quality of life in the communities in which we work. At...

  11. Carbon Footprint
    We are accelerating our efforts to help build a low-carbon economy and avert the worst impacts of climate change. Our goal to reduce our GHG emissions...

  12. Environmental Sustainability
    As sustainability leaders, we implement our sustainability strategy across all company activities along the entire value chain, from raw materials to...

  13. Corporate Social Responsibility
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  15. International Paper | HEALTHY & ABUNDANT FORESTS
    Vision 2030 Goal: Lead forest stewardship efforts globally