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HPRC Impact Report

Health & Healthcare | Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council

HPRC Publishes Inaugural Impact Report: Paving the Way for Sustainable Healthcare Plastics

The Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council (HPRC) is thrilled to announce the publication of its inaugural Impact Report for 2024.
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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Europe Leads the Way on Scope 3 Emissions: What Investors and Companies Need To Know

CSRHub

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Cocoa Market Turmoil: How Hershey Is Innovating Through Unprecedented Challenges

The Hershey Company

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Sustainable Strategies for Grocery Growth

Tetra Pak

Energy

Stop Buying Energy Infrastructure. Start Buying Results.

Veolia North America

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Why Sustainability Is the Smartest Investment in an Uncertain Trade Landscape

DP World

Energy

Energy for a Better Future: Entergy’s Growth and Resiliency Strategy

Entergy Corporation

Energy

AllianceBernstein: Power Play: How To Invest Smarter in the Race for Electrification

AllianceBernstein

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Sysco 2024 Sustainability Report: At the Heart of One Planet One Table

Sysco Corporation

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Chemours and Honeywell Partner With Authorities in the European Union to Stop Illegal Refrigerant Imports in Greece

The Chemours Company and Honeywell today announced they have engaged with the Interagency for Market Control of the Hellenic Ministry of Development (DIMEA), the Hellenic Police, and Hellenic Customs to stop illegal fluorinated gas (F-gas) refrigerants from entering the EU.

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Research, Reports & Publications

From the Fifth Third 2022 Sustainability Report: $2.8 Billion ARREI Initiative

In its recently-published 2022 Sustainability Report, Fifth Third Bank provided a progress update on its three-year, $2.8 billion enterprise-wide Accelerating Racial Equality, Equity and Inclusion Initiative.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

International Paper’s Approach to Responsible Fiber Procurement in US Forestland

By knowing the exact location of the direct fiber we purchase, we ensure not only that our fiber is derived from sustainably managed forests, but also that it is delivered to the most cost-effective facility location.

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Health & Healthcare

Subaru, Make-A-Wish® Surprise Wish Kids Across the Country During ‘Week of Wishes’

Subaru of America, Inc., and Make-A-Wish® this week partnered for a “Week of Wishes” initiative, an extension of its long-standing partnership, to surprise children with critical illnesses across the country at local Subaru showrooms

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

PNC Bank Appoints Monica L. Burch Community Development Banking Executive for Southeast

PNC Bank today named Monica L. Burch as southeast territory executive for Community Development Banking, encompassing the states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas, Maryland, Tennessee, Virginia and the District of Columbia.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KeyBank Provides $20.4 Million of Financing for Affordable Housing in Salem, Oregon

KeyBank CDLI) provided a $4 million construction loan, $6.3 million in Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) equity and arranged permanent financing with a $10.1 million Freddie Mac TEL for the acquisition and rehabilitation of Salem Manor, an existing family affordable housing.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Alkermes Awarded 2023 Platinum Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health

Alkermes is honored to be selected for the Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health at Platinum for the second consecutive year.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

LyondellBasell Recognized As ESG Leader

LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) today announced it received a rating of AA, on a scale of CCC to AAA, in the MSCI ESG Ratings Assessment and is now part of the 'leader' category.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

One Year On and Lenovo Hasn’t Just Built a Factory in Hungary, but a Community

With one million units shipped, an award from the Hungarian government and a 20% increase in headcount, it has been an extremely eventful and impressive year. And they’re only just getting started.

Environment

Climate Change at Paramount

The impacts of climate change continue to accelerate around the world and are projected to worsen each year unless we take serious collective action on a global scale.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

KeyBank To Open New, Full-Service, State-of-the-Art Branch in Ithaca

KeyBank will open a new, full-service, state-of-the-art branch in Downtown Ithaca The new branch, located at 604 South Meadow Street, will open on July 31, 2023.

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Health & Healthcare

Viatris 2022 Sustainability Report: Partnering To End Tuberculosis

Tuberculosis (TB) is the second deadliest infectious disease, causing 1.5 million deaths globally every year. More than 80%1 of cases and deaths due to TB occur in lower- and middle-income countries.

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Education

Boys and Girls Clubs: What They Do Is Whatever It Takes

The truth about kids is simple: when nurtured and given opportunity, they thrive. It’s something the founders of the group that would one day become Boys and Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) knew when they started out in 1860.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Clarion Partners Supports Project REAP’s Efforts To Build a Robust Diverse CRE Talent Pipeline

Clarion Partners LLC, a leading real estate investment manager, is working collaboratively with Project REAP – The Real Estate Associate Program – on programming and initiatives to diversify the commercial real estate (CRE) industry talent pipeline.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Truist Releases 2022 Supplier Diversity Economic Impact Report

Truist has released its 2022 Supplier Diversity Economic Impact Report which measures the economic benefits of Truist’s purchases from small and diverse businesses in 2022.

Energy

Alibaba Slashes Carbon Footprint By 13% Through Emission-Saving Efforts

Alibaba Group cut net carbon emissions from its direct operations by 12.9% over its fiscal year, according to the company’s annual Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report published on Monday.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

T‑Mobile Supports First Responders in Oregon

T-Mobile’s Emergency Response team deployed to the Tygh Valley Spike Camp to bring a boost to network capacity and provide critical support to brave responders stationed at the frontline of the containment.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KeyBank Foundation Provides Grants to American Red Cross Chapters in Vermont and New York To Assist With Flood Relief

Recent storms and flooding have devastated Vermont and parts of New York, particularly throughout the Hudson Valley area. As with any major natural disaster, KeyBank is taking steps to make sure clients, communities and colleagues have the support they need.

The life science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany operates as MilliporeSigma in the U.S. and Canada

Energy

Breaking New Ground: Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany’s Major Life Science Solar Energy Initiative Powers Up at Darmstadt Site

Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany’s EDISON program invests in projects to increase energy efficiency and onsite renewable energy projects. A new photovoltaic system at the company's global headquarters will cover 3,000 square meters and output 560,000 kWh of green electricity.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Baker Hughes Foundation Contributes $150,000 To Support Coastal Restoration in United States

The Baker Hughes Foundation announced Monday two grants focused on coastal restoration in the United States: first, a $100,000 grant to National Coastal Resilience Fund, and additionally a $50,000 grant to Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana.

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Innovation & Technology

How PlantVillage Is Bridging the Gap To Give Farmers a Fighting Chance

PlantVillage is on a mission to help African smallholder farmers adapt to climate change at scale, by using artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing and an incredible team of young people on the ground.

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Environment

Entergy’s Vegetation Management Program Increases Power Reliability, Improves Wildlife Habitats

Did you know vegetation-related incidents like fallen trees and drooping branches are one of the leading causes of power outages in the United States?

Energy

Applied Materials' Collaborative Pathway to Net Zero

Applied Materials President and CEO Gary Dickerson presented a keynote titled, “A Collaborative Pathway to Net Zero,” where he delivered a call to action for the entire semiconductor industry to get serious about collaborating to execute real, achievable plans to reach Net Zero

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Events, Media & Communications

Advancing Sustainability Reporting: Insights From GRI's Networking Session in North America

GRI North America organized an exclusive virtual networking session this week for GRI Community members in the region.

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Health & Healthcare

Dental Programs Creating New Smiles and New Outlooks

Dental schools in two states are reaching underserved populations with dental care they otherwise might not get as a result of grants from Marathon Petroleum Corporation.

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    Subaru is dedicated to supporting those who need it the most in our communities. From donating food to Feeding America, providing essential items to...

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