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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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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Still the One: American Airlines Named to Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index for Second Consecutive Year

For the second year in a row, American Airlines is the only passenger airline to be included in the Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index (DJSI).

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Dow and Local Partners Collaborate To Create an Equitable Future in Spain

As a global leader in technology and innovation, Dow understands the role it plays in ensuring the future is not only sustainable, but also equitable.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

Health Markets Provide Health Screenings, Fresh Produce to Chicago Community

Quest Diagnostics is increasing health equity across targeted subpopulations by supporting PrimeCare’s case managers. Quest is supporting PrimeCare as part of Quest for Health Equity (Q4HE)

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Environment

How EHS&S Can Partner With Marketing for an Authentic Brand Sustainability Message

If your organization is investing in environmental, health, safety, and sustainability (EHS&S) programs, and you aren’t telling the world about it, you could be missing out on gaining that sustainability-focused market share.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The SAC Board of Directors Welcomes New Members and Discusses Strategic Plan and Next Steps

The Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) Board of Directors held their fourth quarter meeting on October 31 in Singapore.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

#CloserThanYouThink: Why Consumer Goods Companies Are Calling for Urgent Action on Forced Labour for Human Rights Day 2022

Forced labour is everywhere – and it’s on the rise. Recent reports from the International Labour Organization (ILO) estimate 28 million people were in situations of forced labour in 2021, a 12 percent increase from 2016.

Environment

Working Locally to Achieve an Equitable Clean Energy Future

The Latino Equity Alliance joined a recent Southern California Edison community forum designed to promote collaboration and discussion about climate change issues impacting the region.

Diversity & Inclusion

D&I Weekly News Round Up: Girls' Empowerment, Bias and More

Welcome to the latest edition of our Diversity & Inclusion News Round Up. Today we are talking about a school designed for girls, a study about women and confidence, the latest trends in the world of work, and AI in recruitment.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KeyBanc Capital Markets Completes Its 39th Transaction With the Longroad Energy Team for Three Corners Solar Project

KeyBanc Capital Markets served as Coordinating Lead Arranger for the Three Corners Solar project in Kennebec County, Maine.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Diverse Teams Work More Innovatively: Meet Shirin Steinwede

I am Shirin, EMEA and APAC Recruiter for our Technical and Corporate environment at GoDaddy. I am based in Germany, and I have been a part of GoDaddy Women in Tech (GDWIT) since I joined the organisation. At the beginning of 2022, I was asked to become a core lead for our GDWIT EMEA team.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Celebrating Companies Evolving Energy

Through the Excellence in Energy Awards, we continue to showcase the range of effective, elegant, and ambitious solutions making a positive impact in the categories of Community Outreach, Energy Efficiency, and Sustainability for the third straight year.

Diversity & Inclusion

Logitech Celebrates Passing of Right for Marriage Act

Logitech is proud to support the Respect for Marriage Act and we commend Congress and the Administration for getting this important legislation across the finish line.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Southwire Recognizes Veterans Day, Native American Heritage Month, International Men's Day and Thanksgiving

In November, Southwire recognized Veterans Day, Native American Heritage Month, International Men’s Day and Thanksgiving by hosting efforts across the company that provided opportunities to get more involved and celebrate together.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Rayonier Awards Grants to 47 Nonprofit Organizations in Nassau County

Rayonier is pleased to announce that $138,000 has been awarded to 47 local nonprofit organizations across Nassau County. Recipients of the grants were recognized at a special awards breakfast held at the FSCJ Betty P. Cook Nassau Center.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Empowering Entrepreneurs: Interview With Urth Expedition's Founder Gabriele Brown

For Whole Planet Foundation’s 2022 annual benefit & auction, the Party With a Purpose, Gabriele Brown, founder of Urth Expedition Limited, donated auction items to raise funds and awareness for low-income entrepreneurs working hard to escape poverty.

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Sustainable Development Goals

Sealed Air Global Impact Report: Priorities and Commitments

Sustainability is integral to every aspect of our business—from our caring, high-performance growth culture, to manufacturing responsibly, and offering solutions to our customers that eliminate waste and combat climate change.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Trane Technologies Named to S&P Dow Jones Sustainability World Index and North America Index

Trane Technologies has been named to the S&P Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for the second consecutive year and the North America Index for the twelfth consecutive year.

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Education

Accountability Releases Spanish Translation of Its AA1000 Assurance Standard (AA1000AS V3)

AccountAbility expands global access to its principles-based sustainability guidance by announcing the launch of the Spanish language translation of the AA1000 Assurance Standard (AA1000AS v3).

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

InstallNET's EcoServ Program Recognized With 2022 SEAL Business Sustainability Award

Commercial furniture solutions company InstallNET was named a 2022 SEAL Sustainability Award honoree today for EcoServ, its rapidly growing circular decommission program for surplus commercial furniture, fixtures and equipment.

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Events, Media & Communications

At COP15, Investors Announce Nature Action 100 to Tackle Nature Loss and Biodiversity Decline

During a main stage session today at the 15th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (COP15), a group of institutional investors announced the formation of Nature Action 100

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Innovation & Technology

CNH Industrial Unveils Latest Ag Tech & Smart Farming Firsts

CNH Industrial is making great strides in delivering on its Ag Tech roadmap. We demonstrated achieved progress in the Precision Technology space at a two-day event for financial, investor and media communities.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

ICIC Helps Nearly 3,000 Businesses Stay “Open for Business”

The Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC) yesterday unveiled its 2022 Inner City 100 (IC100) list and Impact Report at the conclusion of its Annual Conference.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Striving To Thrive 2022: The State of Play for Micro and Small Businesses

To help small businesses access technology and develop digital skills, we launched Strive UK.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs Receives $3.75 Million Grant From Truist Foundation To Support Expansion Into South Georgia

Truist Foundation today announced a $3.75 million commitment to launch the Diverse, Equitable and Inclusive Small Business Capital strategy at Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs Inc. (ACE)

Innovation & Technology

Qualcomm AI Enables Cars, Smart Factories, and More at the Connected Intelligent Edge

Thanks to our powerful Qualcomm AI Engine, we can now run highly complicated neural networks solely on-device to keep your personal data local and secure.

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