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CCOP's Top 10 of 2022

Dec 28, 2022 4:45 PM ET

Our readers (and listeners) have spoken: CCOP's Top 10 of 2022 covers the most popular content we created this year, from episodes of Purpose 360 Podcast to editions of Purposeful Connections Newsletter.

Health & Healthcare

Multiple Testing Options To Get- and Keep- Employees Working Safely

Dec 28, 2022 2:45 PM ET

Our Employer Population Health program helps employers streamline workforce COVID-19 testing and care for their employees.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

J. Wayne Leonard Prosperity Center Reopens After Sustaining Damage From Hurricane Ida

Dec 28, 2022 1:45 PM ET

Wayne Leonard, former chairman and chief executive officer of Entergy, is recognized as the center’s namesake for serving as a champion for underprivileged customers during his 14 years of leadership with the company before retiring in 2013.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Alkermes and Corporate Responsibility: Our Guiding Principles

Dec 28, 2022 1:35 PM ET

“I joined Alkermes because I believe that the work we do every day has the potential to meaningfully improve the lives of people like my family member and so many others living with serious mental illness.”

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

ESG Talk: Season Finale

Dec 28, 2022 1:30 PM ET

That's a wrap! Check out this new highlight reel featuring some of our most memorable moments from ESG Talk season one. In season two, we're bringing together more diverse perspectives to simplify ESG, one conversation at a time.

Diversity & Inclusion

D&I Weekly News Round Up: Women at Work, Equal Pay and More

Dec 28, 2022 12:20 PM ET

The latest edition of our Diversity & Inclusion News Round-Up: Today we are talking about pay-transparency, Microsoft’s latest D&I report, the new Women in the Workplace report from McKinsey and LeanIn.Org, and a TED talk about inclusion rock stars.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Lenovo Precious Metals: Breathing New Life Into Old Technology

Dec 28, 2022 11:45 AM ET

A ring made of recovered platinum from end-of-life hardware through Lenovo’s Asset Recovery Services was on auction as part of ‘Lenovo Precious Metals’, an initiative to drive awareness of Lenovo’s ARS and harness the power of the circular economy.

Diversity & Inclusion

I Found My Dream Job in Science, and It's Helping Other Black Women Find Theirs

Dec 28, 2022 11:00 AM ET

Today, I oversee all Corporate Social Responsibility efforts for IBM, where I make meaningful investments in education and skills initiatives, many of which were created to aid communities of color.

Diversity & Inclusion

'Safety, Quality and Efficiency': Supplier Diversity Far More Than Tokenism

Dec 28, 2022 10:35 AM ET

This designation aligns with Enbridge’s Supplier Diversity Policy, which seeks to drive diversity and inclusion within the supply chain, providing an equal opportunity for qualified businesses on both sides of the border.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

SCE's Kernville Star Lights the Way During the Holidays

Dec 28, 2022 10:30 AM ET

For decades, SCE’s Western Operations Generation team has looked forward to a special annual task: electrifying the 20-foot star at the Kern River No. 3 Hydroelectric Project- Opens in new window.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Rayonier 2021 Sustainability Report: Community Affairs

Dec 28, 2022 10:00 AM ET

Our communities are home to both our forestlands and the employees who are entrusted with their care, so our success as an organization is inextricably linked to the health and well-being of our broader communities.

Education

Olympic Values Education Programme Introduces More Girls to Sport in India, and Prepares Volunteers for Dakar 2026

Dec 28, 2022 10:00 AM ET

The Olympic Values Education Programme (OVEP) launched in India and Senegal earlier this year is creating a positive impact, with a marked increase in attendance in some schools in India, and a new programme to scout volunteers

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KeyBank Supports Norristown Community With Grants to the Enterprise Center and Genesis Housing Corporation

Dec 28, 2022 9:00 AM ET

KeyBank announces two recent charitable grants to organizations serving low-income individuals, families, and businesses in the Norristown community.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How To Design Workplace Programs for Mental Health, According to One Chief Medical Officer

Dec 28, 2022 9:00 AM ET

Shifting culture toward employee engagement and productivity often integrates well-being strategies systematically across work, workplace, and workforce.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

AllianceBernstein: Cybersecurity for Investors: Why Digital Defenses Require Good Governance

Dec 28, 2022 8:40 AM ET

For companies of all sizes, investors should scrutinize cyber systems in place and dig deeper into the governance, resourcing and reporting on security.

Innovation & Technology

Leaps by Bayer Leads Investment Round in AgTech Pioneer NuCicer To Bring Unique and Cost-Effective Plant-Protein Ingredients to Market by 2023

Dec 28, 2022 8:05 AM ET

NuCicer, an agri-food technology company pioneering ultra-high protein chickpeas by harnessing the rich biodiversity of wild chickpea relatives, today announces the closure of an additional seed investment round.

Environment

Jillian Jack, Project Manager of the Month, on Building Strong Client Relationships

Dec 28, 2022 8:00 AM ET

Tetra Tech congratulates our Project Manager of the Month for September 2022, Jillian Jack.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Subaru Share the Love Event

Dec 28, 2022 8:00 AM ET

The holiday season is about sharing gratitude, connecting with friends and family, and reflecting on what’s most important in our lives.

Innovation & Technology

The World's First LNG Tractor Is Making the Energy Independent Farm a Reality

Dec 27, 2022 4:00 PM ET

At its Tech Day in Phoenix, Arizona, CNH Industrial debuted the world’s first LNG tractor – the New Holland T7 Methane Power LNG. This pre-production prototype brings our customers more than just performance benefits.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Driving Towards a Low Carbon Future With Dow Polyurethanes

Dec 27, 2022 12:20 PM ET

To reduce reliance on fossil fuels, we need to consider alternative raw materials developed from bio-based feedstocks from non-competing food sources and circular feedstocks from waste sources.

Diversity & Inclusion

Building on a Long-Standing Commitment to Pay Equity

Dec 27, 2022 11:30 AM ET

American has long championed pay equity, and we were proud to sign the White House Equal Pay Pledge in 2016. Since then, we have continued to refine our efforts to identify and close pay gaps based on gender, race and ethnicity.

Environment

Our Global Impact: Forestry Highlights

Dec 27, 2022 11:25 AM ET

Innovation & Technology

Is Your Dairy Processing Plant Ready for Change?

Dec 27, 2022 11:05 AM ET

Dairy processing plants are constantly improving and expanding to keep up with consumers’ ever-changing appetite for new products in the dairy aisle.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

FedEx and Junior Achievement

Dec 27, 2022 11:00 AM ET

FedEx has collaborated with Junior Achievement for more than 30 years to empower future generations of global entrepreneurs.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Houston: A City With a 'Big Heart' and a Bigger Lesson

Dec 27, 2022 11:00 AM ET

The city of Houston is sometimes known as The Big Heart. And just days before Thanksgiving, I met Gayla Hall and found out why that is.