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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Entergy Recognized As a 2022 Tree Line USA Utility by Arbor Day Foundation

The Arbor Day Foundation has again recognized Entergy for proper tree care and vegetation management by naming the company a 2022 Tree Line USA utility.

Environment

How Sustainability Risks Change Along the Sustainability Journey

The famous author and researcher, Bob Willard, identified five distinct stages of corporate sustainability. These stages are pre-compliance, compliance, “beyond compliance”, integrated strategy, and purpose/passion.

Education

Cambridge Launchpad As Illumina Targets Five Million STEM Learners

Cambridge is unveiled as the launchpad for the biggest long-term initiative ever unveiled on this side of the Atlantic to get more youngsters involved in STEM careers – thanks to US genomics giant Illumina.

Environment

Trane Technologies Becomes One of the World's First Net-Zero Approved Companies With Latest Validation by the Science Based Targets Initiative

Trane Technologies today announced it is the first in its industry, and one of just 11 companies worldwide to date, to have its net-zero carbon emissions targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

SAP and Accenture Aim for a Circular, Regenerative Economy

With 87 percent of the world’s transaction revenue touching its software at some point, the leading software company SAP is in a unique position to accelerate the transition to a circular economy.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

KeyBank Ranked #18 on DiversityInc's 2022 Top 50 Companies for Diversity

In recognition of its continued commitment to and advancement of diversity, equity, and inclusion practices in the workplace, KeyBank (NYSE: KEY) has earned the #18 place on the 2022 DiversityInc "Top 50 Companies for Diversity" list, improving 5 spots from #23 in 2021.

Responsible Production & Consumption

From Haiti to Your Home: How Recycled Plastic Kept Moving Despite the Pandemic

A year before the pandemic, HP announced it would invest $2 million to expand its ocean-bound plastic supply chain by building a new plastic washing line in Haiti.

Education

Top 5 Reasons why TCS Appreciates Educators

At TCS, we believe that educators must be empowered to teach students the skills critical for the 21st century. TCS seeks to endow teachers with the knowledge to ignite a passion for learning and a foundation for success in students.

Research, Reports & Publications

Dine Brands 2021 ESG Report Highlights People, Planet and Governance Initiatives

Dine Brands Global, Inc. released its annual Dine Together report for 2021, highlighting key programs and progress in the areas of Environment, Social and Governance (ESG).

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Land Betterment Appoints Chris Hagler of Independence Point Advisors to Board of Directors

Land Betterment Corporation today announced the appointment of Chris Hagler to its Board of Directors as an Independent Director.

Environment

Arbor Day Foundation Partners With NatureQuant to Quantify Tree's Impact on Health in Neighborhoods

The Arbor Day Foundation is partnering with NatureQuant, a technology and research company, to highlight the positive impact trees have on a neighborhood’s health and wellbeing.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Arcos Dorados Issues a Sustainability-Linked Bond

Arcos Dorados announced the issuance of its first Sustainability-Linked Bond, positioning the Company as the first in the Latin American restaurant industry to associate a financial instrument with environmental objectives.

Education

What Are Students Grateful For? Teachers and Tech

To celebrate educators for Teacher Appreciation Week, we asked students to share the many ways their teachers have inspired and supported them, in the classroom and beyond.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Yum China's “Angel Restaurant” Initiative Enters 10th Year With New Upgrades

Recently, Mr Huang, a frequent visitor of the Baide KFC in Guangzhou, noticed that the restaurant has taken on an entirely new look.

Health & Healthcare

Sabra Health Care REIT Joins Wellness Initiative to Improve Indoor Senior Living Spaces

Irvine, CA-based Sabra Health Care REIT is joining an alliance of senior living industry leaders and companies to provide more healthy and safe indoor living spaces for residents and staff.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

What it Means to Work for a "Best" Company Today - One Employee's Perspective

Recently, Keysight was named one of Fortune’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. Ranking at number 46 on the list publicly validates what employees of the company have known all along — Keysight is a great company to be a part of!

Energy

Energy Asset Hardening Through Data-Driven Modeling

Though weather-related disruptions to the power grid are nothing new, the increase in extreme weather events caused by climate change means power system failures are much more frequent.

Diversity & Inclusion

Truist Celebrates Asian Pacific American History Month

Truist celebrates Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, embracing this opportunity to shine a light on the tremendous contributions of Asian American and Pacific Islander communities.

Diversity & Inclusion

Qurate Retail Group Celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

In honor of Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, Qurate Retail Group is using its production resources, television broadcasts and digital platforms to elevate AAPI-owned businesses and is hosting events for team members to celebrate the history, contributions and achievements of the APPI community.

Environment

Climate Action - Ericsson's Carbon Footprint

Ericsson was an early supporter of the Paris Agreement and recognizes the need to limit global warming. The Company’s climate action approach and target setting for its own operations and industry impact is based on more than two decades of research.

Responsible Production & Consumption

O-I Glass Partners with Coca-Cola UNITED to Ensure Recycling of Glass Bottles

Coca-Coca Bottling Company UNITED is committed to creating a World Without Waste partnering with O-I Glass to capture more recycled glass to be created into new glass bottles.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Delivering for Good: Furry Friends Not Forgotten by FedEx

Whenever there is a mega-disaster, like the Category 4 hurricane Laura that hit the gulf coast of the U.S. in 2020, FedEx reaches out to the disaster relief organizations we support to see if they may have a special need where FedEx can help.

Environment

TRI Reporting - Important Updates for the 2021 Reporting Year

As you begin working on your RY2021 Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) calculations and reports (due by July 1st, 2022), it is important to consider the rule changes that will impact your RY2021 TRI reports due on July 1st, 2021.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Boston Scientific Named a Best Employer for Diversity in 2022

Boston Scientific is one of the 2022 Best Employers for Diversity. The ranking is based on a survey of 60,000 U.S. employees working for companies with at least 1,000 employees.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Crucial That European ESG Standards 'Align With GRI'

The publication of the exposure drafts for the new European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) have been welcomed by GRI, the world’s leading provider of standards on sustainability impacts.

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