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Environment

Leaders Say Cummins 'Uniquely Positioned' to Lead on Climate Action

Cummins Inc. is embracing the opportunity to be part of the solution addressing climate change by pursuing reductions in greenhouse gases (GHGs) from both the company’s internal combustion engines and new technologies.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Women in Sustainability Leadership Awards Honors Class of 2022 Leaders

The WSLA Alumnae Group announced this year’s stellar sustainability leaders in a virtual ceremony April 28. The Class of 2022 will join the most powerful women at the forefront of sustainability who are making a difference in the world.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Arrow Electronics Organizes Virtual Cycling Fundraiser in Singapore

For the fourth consecutive year, the Arrow Electronics team in Asia supported Compassion International, a child-advocacy organization dedicated to helping children living in extreme poverty.

Environment

A Guide to Creating Your ESG Action Plan

An ESG Action Plan lays out the critical areas of focus that will help you go from identifying key ESG topics to taking action and making progress. Download Your Guide to Creating an ESG Action Plan.

Diversity & Inclusion

Celebrating Our Asian American and Pacific Islander Colleagues

Through the work of our Asia Pacific Association (APA) employee business resource group (EBRG), we seek to serve the needs of AAPI community members around the world as they help elevate our work and drive our organization forward.

Research, Reports & Publications

Mondelēz International Progresses Against “Snacking Made Right” ESG Goals

The report confirms progress in building a more sustainable snacking company, grounded in creating long-term value for both the business and its stakeholders.

Research, Reports & Publications

Keysight Releases 2021 Corporate Social Responsibility Report

In this report, Keysight highlights its progress toward key impact goals, contributions to purposeful technology, and continued transparency alignment with key environmental, social, governance (ESG) reporting frameworks.

Research, Reports & Publications

Sands Releases 2021 Environmental, Social and Governance Report

Las Vegas Sands released its latest ESG Report covering the company’s 2021 performance and outlining overarching ambitions and core strategies for its next five-year reporting cycle from 2021-2025.

Energy

National Grid Seeks Renewable Natural Gas and Hydrogen Supply

Following the release of its vision for fossil-free heat in the Northeast, National Grid has issued a request for information (RFI) to better understand renewable natural gas (RNG) and hydrogen availability for its customers in Massachusetts and New York.

Diversity & Inclusion

T-Mobile Celebrates Military Appreciation Month, Part 3: The Soldier

In the final installment of this three-part series, we bring you a special story of how this employee found himself demonstrating what Military Appreciation Month in action truly means.

Environment

Climate Action - Ericsson's Supply Chain

Ericsson is actively working to reduce emissions in its supply chain. In 2021 Ericsson supply chain emissions totalled 2.6 Mtonnes of CO2e and corresponded to 8% of Ericsson’s total carbon footprint.

Education

Trane Technologies and Discovery Education Launch a New National STEM Education Initiative to Inspire Students to be Climate Innovators

Trane Technologies, a global climate innovator, and Discovery Education, a worldwide edtech leader, announce they have teamed up to launch a multimedia STEM education experience for students in grades 5 to 10.

Health & Healthcare

The Quest To Stop Cancer From Coming Back

In his 15 years as a lung cancer specialist, Professor Nicolas Girard, MD, PhD, of the Curie-Montsouris Thorax Institute has seen – and helped advance – dramatic changes in how patients with this disease are treated.

Diversity & Inclusion

LA Galaxy's Javier “Chicharito” Hernandez Speaks About Mental Health and Peak Performance in Recognition of Mental Heal

On May 11, in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, AEG’s LA Galaxy star player and Mexico’s all-time leading international scorer, Javier “Chicharito” Hernanadez, spoke about Mental Health and Peak Performance.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KeyBank Supports Families of Buffalo Mass Shooting With a $250,000 Grant

To honor the memories and legacies of the victims of the tragic shooting at a supermarket in Buffalo, New York, KeyBank is announcing a $250,000 grant from the KeyBank Foundation.

Innovation & Technology

nD Digital Twin Platform Selected by New ASME-Black & Veatch Business, Twinify Technologies

nDimensional Inc. announces its role as digital twin platform provider for Twinify Technologies, a new joint venture between The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) and Black & Veatch.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Green Mountain Energy Sun Club Funds Sustainable Upgrades for Wildlife Conservation Society's Bronx Zoo

Staff at the Bronx Zoo are embracing clean in-park transportation with 12 new electric utility vehicles, thanks to a $144,088 donation from Green Mountain Energy Sun Club.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Asian American Pacific Islander Leadership Spotlight: Elena Zee, Arizona Council on Economic Education

In celebration of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, Common Impact is proud to highlight AAPI leaders like Elena Zee, President & CEO of the Arizona Council on Economic Education, an organization that serves 200,000+ students annually.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

How a National Program Is Turning Suspension From School Into a Positive Experience

Compared with most of its peers, Canada’s high school dropout rate, at about 10%, is low.

Sustainable Development Goals

A Sustainable Future Requires Business Action for the SDGs

International experts in sustainable development shed light on strategies for building greener and better cities and communities, as well as changing business models to help raise the standard of living – in the latest podcasts from GRI.

Energy

Tetra Tech's Alicia Oller Discusses the Evolving Trends and Emerging Technologies in Onshore Wind Energy

Tetra Tech’s Alicia Oller discusses the evolving trends and emerging technologies in onshore wind energy development.

Events, Media & Communications

The EarthX Film Festival Runs May 12 - 15, 2022

The EarthX Film Festival is May 12 - 15, 2022.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

HSN and Cornerstone Brands Honored by St. Jude Children's Research Hospital

St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® has announced that HSN® and the Cornerstone brands, including Ballard Designs®, Frontgate®, Garnet Hill® and Grandin Road®, are the recipient of its “2021 Corporate Pioneer of the Year” award.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Lenovo Collaborates With Stella McCartney and Central Saint Martins to Champion the Future of Sustainable Fashion Design Through Technology

Lenovo and Stella McCartney will challenge MA Design students from Central Saint Martins to explore the relationship between fashion and technology during a live brief

Diversity & Inclusion

MENTOR Launches National Campaign To Promote Youth, Equity in Workplace Culture

MENTOR, the unifying champion for the mentoring movement, launched a comprehensive workforce development campaign this week to create more diverse and equitable workplaces for our nation’s young people.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Communities and People
    Employees are our most valued resource and are at the center of everything we do. Their talent, diversity, and commitment are crucial to our...
  2. AEG's Commitment to Sustainable Operations
    AEG's sustainability initiatives are designed to reduce our consumption of the planet’s limited resources. Through our comprehensive sustainability...
  3. Tapestry I The Power of Our People
    We aim to foster a culture of purpose and fulfillment at Tapestry by embedding equity, inclusion and diversity throughout our organization, and...
  4. 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...
  5. 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...
  6. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  7. Goals That Inspire: Positive Social Impact
    Through our Goals That Inspire we strive to make a positive difference in our communities by relying on our ability to understand their needs and then...
  8. 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...
  9. International Paper | HEALTHY & ABUNDANT FORESTS
    Vision 2030 Goal: Lead forest stewardship efforts globally
  10. 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...
  11. PotlatchDeltic 2024 Corporate Responsibility Report
    PotlatchDeltic’s 2024 corporate responsibility accomplishments include: Forests: Planted nearly 29 million seedlings and protected 7,880 miles of...
  12. Climate Stabilization
    SCS is working to advance climate accounting and reporting based on the latest climate science to help stabilize climate below temperature thresholds...
  13. Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games
    The vision of Paris 2024 Paris 2024 will see a new vision of Olympism in action, delivered in a unique spirit of international celebration. We will...
  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. PSEG People & Communities
    PSEG is committed to improving the lives of our customers, our employees and the diverse communities we serve throughout New Jersey and Long Island...