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Social Impact & Volunteering

Kohler's Week of Service Honors MLK's Legacy, Inspires Action for Community Good

Kohler associates from across the U.S. paid tribute to Martin Luther King Jr.’s life and legacy through a Week of Service—answering the call to action in community causes close to their hearts.

Health & Healthcare

Living Our Purpose – Ivelisse Lugo

As the Chairman, CEO, and President of Quest Diagnostics, Jim Davis receives plenty of messages from various customers, business partners, and patients. But a note he recently received caught his attention.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

KFC Levelling the Playing Field for Over 800 Kids

Over 800 KFC Mini-Cricket kids participated in the ninth KFC Mini-Cricket Provincial festival as the KFC Mini-Cricket season made its return in 2024.

Research, Reports & Publications

Lenovo Included in 2023–2024 Corporate Equality Index for the Sixth Consecutive Year

Lenovo has been included in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index (CEI) for the sixth year in a row, receiving a score of 90 out of 100.

Environment

Climate-Conscious Companies Are Investing More in Climate Action and Net Zero – But There Is a Catch

More companies are setting net zero targets than ever before. Three quarters of companies with a senior sustainability executive are increasing their budgets to reach net zero.

Events, Media & Communications

Lhtako Quesnel 2024 BC Winter Games Marks a Sporting History

The City of Quesnel and Lhtako Dene Nation (LDN) have united to etch their names in the sports history books.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Benefits and Work-Life Balance

PotlatchDeltic recognizes that providing flexible work hours and teleworking is a competitive business advantage that can support the Company’s objectives while helping employees balance their personal commitments with work responsibilities.

Diversity & Inclusion

Rewards Through Time-Saving Projects: Meet Sandeep Sidhu

My name is Sandeep Sidhu and I've been fascinated by computers for as long as I can remember. I always encourage my kids to pursue what they love. Initially, I started studying to become a chartered accountant, just like many others in my year group.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Qualcomm’s 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report: Our Corporate Responsibility Governance

We’ve integrated corporate responsibility throughout our business, from our daily operations to our executive leadership and our Board of Directors (Board).

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Sofidel Among CDP Leaders for the Fight Against Climate Change and Deforestation

Sofidel has once again been recognized by CDP – one of the main independent organizations for measuring and reporting environmental performance globally – for its commitment to fighting climate change and deforestation.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Building a Sustainable Supply Chain

Jeannie Renné-Malone, vice president of global sustainability for VF Corporation, and Tim Tensen, chief operating officer for Terra Genesis, join co-host Andie Wood to discuss regenerative agriculture and the transformative potential of their partnership in fueling innovation.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Duke Energy Celebrates Black History Month With $75,000 in Grants Supporting Community and Cultural Programs in South Carolina

In recognition of Black History Month, the Duke Energy Foundation has provided $75,000 in grants to organizations in South Carolina that serve African American communities with programs, services and cultural experiences.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

CNH Invests in Ecofriendly Bale Storage Innovator Nature’s Net Wrap

CNH, through their investment arm CNH Ventures, is supporting the scientific development of the first viable compostable net wrap for bales in agriculture.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

O-I Expanding Glass Recycling Ecosystems Through Glass4Good

Recycled glass is valuable for glass manufacturers. It is one of the four main ingredients in creating new glass bottles and jars. O-I Glass aspires to make glass recycling available in 100% of the communities where we operate.

Health & Healthcare

Healthy Communities: Walgreens Boots Alliance’s Mission to Improving Health Equity and Societal Well-Being

In fiscal 2023, Walgreens launched the Health Equity Champions Network. Health Equity Champions connect team members and customers to the work Walgreens does in health equity and serve as a point of contact for health equity work in their region.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Rayonier Announces Additional Pore Space Lease Agreements With ExxonMobil

Rayonier (NYSE:RYN) announced that it has entered into additional underground pore space lease agreements with ExxonMobil covering approximately 33,000 acres of timberlands in the United States.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bath & Body Works Named One of “America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women” by Newsweek

Today Bath & Body Works announces its inclusion on Newsweek’s ranking of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women.

Diversity & Inclusion

Southwire Named to Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces 2024 for Diversity

Southwire is proud to have been named one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity by Newsweek, reflecting the company’s dedication to fostering a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for its employees.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Tapestry Career Spotlight: All About Mobility

Find out how Jerenz paved his career path by making the most of the opportunities he’s found.

Events, Media & Communications

Red Nose Day Launches Community Builders Challenge With Help From FedEx

Comic Relief US, supported by FedEx since 2019, has partnered with the LEGO Group to launch a nationwide "Community Builders Challenge".

Sustainable Development Goals

The Materials Ecosystem: Unlocking the Value of Waste

By sharing our perspective on the dynamics of the materials ecosystem – its connections, influencers and gaps, we aim to inspire, highlight the work of others and invite conversation.

Environment

BIER Member Spotlight: Juan José Ramos

Welcome to our series aimed at spotlighting BIER projects.  As part of our Member and Stakeholder spotlight series featuring the individual leaders within BIER member companies and stakeholder organizations

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Maximus 2023 Sustainability Report: Learning and Organizational Development

At Maximus, our dedication to nurturing a vibrant culture of continuous learning is pivotal. This commitment not only aligns with our strategic objectives and values but also cultivates an environment where every employee is empowered to reach their utmost potential.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Riding Forward: Students Can Enter To Win Scholarships

For more than 12 years, Regions also has been there to help some of the best and brightest students with scholarships through the Regions Riding Forward® Scholarship Contest.

Events, Media & Communications

The Pepco Edison Place Gallery Re-Opens, Offering Art and Culture Exhibits for the Community To Enjoy

Our Pepco Edison Place Gallery is officially re-open to the public following a pandemic pause that began in March 2020. The gallery acts as a community space where customers and residents can gather to enjoy free local exhibits and special events.

Latest Campaigns

  1. 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...
  2. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  3. IWBI | WELL Building Standard
    Our built environment can shape our habits and choices, regulate our sleep-wake cycle, drive us toward healthy and unhealthy choices, and passively...
  4. Scotts Miracle-Gro | Environment Improvement
    Earth's beauty and resources should be appreciated now and preserved for generations to come. Discover the stewardship initiatives underway to protect...
  5. Opportunity for All
    At Trane Technologies, uplifting our communities and workforce is the key to our continued success. We focus on broadening access to education...
  6. Recognition of our Company
    As the leading sports and live music company in the world, we recognize our responsibility to provide industry leadership and to conduct our business...
  7. Investing in our Communities
    We invest in sustainable community outcomes that improve lives.
  8. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  9. FedEx Cares | Overall
    FedEx Cares is our global community engagement program and one way that we live out our purpose of connecting people and possibilities. Our goal is to...
  10. 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...
  11. Coach Foundation | Dream It Real
    To help break cycles of inequality, we empower the next generation to reach their full potential through higher education.
  12. Accelerating access to healthcare technology
    We believe technology can help close the world’s health gaps. By putting people first, we find new ways to advance health while reducing costs. And...
  13. IWBI | Workplace Wellness
    A WELL Certified™ project has the potential to add measurable value to the health, well-being and happiness of people in the buildings. It can also...
  14. 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...
  15. 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...