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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

EPRI Receives DOE Award To Research Uranium Recovery Options for the Next Generation of Reactors

“Recovering uranium from used nuclear fuel so that it can be used in the next generation of reactors helps to ensure the success of carbon-free generation,” said Neil Wilmshurst, EPRI senior vice president of Energy System Resources and Chief Nuclear Officer.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Upcycle Your Lenovo Boxes Into Cat Houses

If you think we want our boxes upcycled into cat houses... you're absolutely right.

Education

Through Mentorship, Verizon Volunteers Are Helping Young Women Around the World Excel in STEM

Brianna Hanson, a third-year college student in Kingston, Jamaica, remembers how STEM subjects captivated her as a girl. “Science, technology, engineering and math really intrigued me growing up,” she says.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Sands China Receives the Special Olympics' Golisano Health Leadership Award

In September, Sands China was awarded the Golisano Health Leadership Award by the Special Olympics for its long-term sponsorship of the Macau Special Olympics’ Healthy Athletes Program.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Improving the Sustainability of Golf Through Recycling

As a sport steeped in centuries old traditions, golf isn’t known for innovative change, but Team Dow sees an opportunity to use innovations in sustainability to advance the sport.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Achieving Greater Together: Northern Trust Gives Back

Globally, Northern Trust employees performed more than 25,000 hours of service for a total of more than 1,200 organizations.

Innovation & Technology

FedEx Helps Small Businesses Navigate the Digital Landscape

Since 2021, FedEx has been collaborating with the Accion Opportunity Fund (AOF) to introduce women and minority-owned businesses to the FedEx E-Commerce Learning Lab.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Breaking Down Barriers and Challenging Stereotypes to Promote Empathy, Equity and Independence for People With Disabilities

Melwood is a leading employer, advocate and preferred provider for people with disabilities. Since 1963, Melwood has been breaking down barriers and challenging stereotypes to promote empathy, equity and independence for people with disabilities.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Alkermes Supporting Local Communities

Alkermes respects the culture, customs and values of the people in the communities in which we operate. We seek to support and positively impact these communities through our grant programs, sponsorship contributions and volunteer support.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

How IBM Is Helping Bridge the Digital Divide

IBM is investing in the future of work with a holistic approach that offers access to education and training while creating a more diverse pipeline of applicants to fill the skills gap.

Diversity & Inclusion

Sky Tackles Digital Inequality Through Tech Grant Commitment

Sky is announcing the roll-out of its Sky Up Tech Grants initiative with an investment of £220,000 to provide young people with equipment and connections to get online.

Environment

Fashion Industry’s Role at COP27 in Driving Collective Action To Deliver on Decarbonization Targets

The recently concluded annual UN Climate Change Conference (COP27) brought delegates from all over the world to discuss the progress the world has made in the fight against climate change and the impact business is having on people and planet.

Diversity & Inclusion

HRH Prince Feisal: Sport Should Be Safe for Everyone

Speaking at the opening of the 8th International Working Group (IWG) World Conference on Women and Sport, IOC Executive Board member and Deputy Chair of the IOC’s Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commission, HRH Prince Feisal Al Hussein,

Sustainable Development Goals

3 Guiding Pillars for Companies Looking to Create an Effective Climate Transition Plan

Nasdaq, along with a broad range of stakeholders, is helping to provide suggested steps towards climate progress and transparency.

Research, Reports & Publications

Southwire 2021 Sustainability Report: Water & Wastewater

Southwire responsibly manages water resources through water quality and quantity policies and regulatory compliance.

Innovation & Technology

C-V2X: A New Era of Smart Transportation in the United States [White Paper]

With greater federal government leadership, we can soon be on the road to a future of safer, more economical, and more sustainable transportation – with C-V2X leading the way.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Franklin Templeton Celebrates 75th Anniversary With $75K Donation and Week of Volunteering

The week of November 14 marked Franklin Templeton’s 75th Anniversary and, as a key part of the celebration, the company organized an Impact Week to focus on community service.

Diversity & Inclusion

Meet Susan Clayton, Baltimore Runner-Turned-Entrepreneur

Baltimore resident and avid runner Susan Clayton founded WhitePaws RunMitts, an outdoor gear and apparel company best known for its patented, convertible, thumbless mittens with inside pockets for hand warmers.

Diversity & Inclusion

PNC Employees Use Expertise to Assist Transgender Community

In partnership with Pittsburgh-based law firm Reed Smith, members of PNC’s corporate legal team donated many hours to help dozens of transgender people work through the name change process – at no cost to participants.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Understanding EDISON: The Strategic Energy and Water Efficiency Program of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany

As part of its sustainability strategy, Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, has committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions from its operations, aiming for a 50% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions by 2030 compared to 2020.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

GRI Reporting Companies Well Prepared for New European Standards

GRI has hailed the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) as an important step towards implementing the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and holding companies operating in the EU market accountable for their impacts.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

WETA: Producing Content of True Consequence and Bringing Important Ideas to Life on Behalf of the Public

For more than 60 years, WETA has served Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia with high-quality, educational cultural, news and public affairs programs and services.

Sustainable Development Goals

Tetra Tech's Kalinda Magloire Discusses Challenges and Opportunities for Locally Led Peacebuilding Programming in Fragile Contexts

Tetra Tech’s Kalinda Magloire discusses challenges and opportunities for locally led peacebuilding programming in Haiti and other fragile contexts.

Events, Media & Communications

The Consumer Goods Forum Announces Edna Ayme-Yahil as New Communications Director

The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) is delighted to announce that Edna Ayme-Yahil has been appointed Communications Director effective November 28th.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Kimberly-Clark's Lisa Morden Shares Insights on Mobilizing Collaboration to Drive Systemic Change

Lisa Morden, Kimberly-Clark’s vice president of safety, sustainability and occupational health, recently joined leaders from BSR, the Apparel Impact Institute and the Network for Sustainable Business at the Reuters Events Transform Supply Chains USA ‘22 conference for a panel on mobilizing collaboration to drive systemic change across ecosystems.

Latest Campaigns

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    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...
  2. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. Environmental Sustainability
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  6. International Paper | HEALTHY & ABUNDANT FORESTS
    Vision 2030 Goal: Lead forest stewardship efforts globally
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    Our latest Sustainability Report highlights recent accomplishments and progress toward achieving goals in the environmental, social and governance...
  8. Social Impact at Mastercard
    At Mastercard, we’re powering economies and empowering people, building a sustainable economy where everyone prospers.
  9. Kingfisher Around the World
    The SCS Kingfisher certification mark is showing up on an increasing number of products around the world. It differentiates companies that are making...
  10. License to Operate
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  11. IWBI | WELL Building Standard
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  12. Leading ESG & Sustainability Stewardship
    The new CNH continues on its longstanding path of excellence in sustainability, which is recognized by the foremost authorities.
  13. Green Mountain Energy Commitment to Sustainability
    At Green Mountain Energy Company, we share our customers’ commitment to the environment and sustainability. We are inspired by the success that we...
  14. 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...
  15. GoDaddy | Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
    Diverse teams build better products — period. At GoDaddy, we make apps and services that our worldwide community of entrepreneurs can relate to. Our...