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Green Infrastructure

USTMA, The Ray and University of Missouri Release Findings on Benefits of Rubber Modified Asphalt and Call for Additional Research

The U.S. Tire Manufacturers Association,University of Missouri & The Ray have published a state of knowledge report assessing existing research on the economic, performance and environmental benefits of using ground tire rubber (GTR) in asphalt.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Schneider Electric Recognized as 2021 Microsoft Sustainability Changemaker Partner of the Year Award winner

We are honored to be recognized by Microsoft as their 2021 Sustainability Changemaker Partner of the Year Award winner.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

PayPal Partners With ADL to Fight Extremism and Protect Marginalized Communities

PayPal Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL), in partnership with ADL (the Anti-Defamation League), today announced a new partnership initiative to fight extremism and hate through the financial industry and across at-risk communities.

Health & Healthcare

The Future of Elder Care

The pandemic has taken a terrible toll on elderly people and their caregivers but will it truly shift our thinking about the way we plan for old age? Sonari Glinton meets people finding solutions to help seniors and the people who care for them feel valued and supported.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Global Citizen Fellowship Program 2021 Powered By BeyGOOD Welcomes Its First Nigerian Fellows

First Nigerian Candidates, Along with their South African Counterparts, Join the Global Citizen Fellowship Program Powered by BeyGOOD for a Year-Long, Full-Time, Paid Placement

Events, Media & Communications

Ideagen TV Now Available on Apple TV

Ideagen® Is proud to announce the release of the new Ideagen Apple TV app, “Ideagen TV” now available on Apple TV devices. Now watch all of your favorite PowerChats, PowerTalks, and Special event programming on Apple TV via the Ideagen App.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Ralph Lauren Corporation Earns a Top Score on the 2020 Disability Equality Index & Joins the Valuable 500

At Ralph Lauren, we’re committed to fostering an environment that not only creates opportunity for all, but also promotes a more inclusive society.

Social Impact & Volunteering

CNH Industrial México Supports Cáritas de Querétaro With Tree Planting Initiative

The CNH Industrial manufacturing facility in Querétaro, Mexico teamed up with Cáritas de Querétaro and organized a tree planting day to promote environmental awareness and sustainability in the community of El Salitre, Querétaro.

Sustainable Development Goals

Centering Social Equity in Climate Risk Analysis and ESG Reporting

The lack of clear, measurable data to identify and assess social considerations like justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion can lead to unintended consequences, maladaptation, and divestments from underserved communities.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

FedEx Celebrates EBC, Winner of the 2021 Fedex Access Award in Romania

With their sustainable business idea of producing 100% organic composition batteries made of Aloe Vera, this junior company of 4 high school students impressed the jury.

Education

An Office Clean Out Provides Thousands of Binders to Students in Need

What started as an office cleanout turned into a donation of more than 3,000 binders to help local schools. “COVID has hit a lot of families hard – especially financially

Social Impact & Volunteering

Subaru Park Camden Mini-Pitch Opens in Time for Memorial Day Weekend

The Subaru Park Camden Mini-Pitch is a part of SOA’s commitment to Empower Camden and to being a good neighbor to the residents of its hometown.

Health & Healthcare

Building Trust and Improving Care in Underserved Communities

Partnership with the University of Minnesota Community University Health Care Center brings care closer to underserved communities.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Alkermes Announces Recipients of 2021 Alkermes Inspiration Grants® Program

Grants were awarded to 11 nonprofits working to address the needs of people living with addiction, serious mental illness or cancer, including programs serving historically under-resourced or underrepresented communities.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CBRE Receives Gold Award in Ministry of Defence's Employer Recognition Scheme

The UK business of global real estate advisor, CBRE, has been awarded the Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold Award by the Ministry of Defence.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

LA Galaxy Team Up With Dignity Health California Hospital Medical Center’s Hope Street Margolis Family Center to Host Youth Soccer Camps at Dignity Health Sports Park

AEG’s LA Galaxy recently teamed up with Dignity Health California Hospital Medical Center’s Hope Street Margolis Family Center) to host a series of youth soccer camps for 60 youth ages 8-18 at Dignity Health Sport Park in Carson, Calif.

Environment

Brands Get Specific in Collaborations to Fight Climate Change

This week, we explore three ways brands are evolving these collaborative efforts to create detailed solutions to climate change.

Education

Fifth Third Celebrates Finance Academy Impact; Awards Student Scholarship at Illinois High School

Fifth Third Bank Chicago Regional President Mark Hoppe announced the first winner of the Fifth Third Spring Scholarship contest, for which there were over 1,600 entries.

Diversity & Inclusion

Greater Houston LGBT Chamber Recognizes Comcast With Pride in Business Award

The Greater Houston LGBT Chamber of Commerce held its signature event, Pride In Business, to celebrate Pride Month and the Chamber’s five year anniversary, as well as launch the Pride In Business Awards.

Energy

Carbon Capture and Storage Panel Session at the Clarivate Virtual Innovation Forum

At this year’s Clarivate Virtual Innovation Forum, Marilyn Johnson, Sr. Director ofGlobal Sustainability at Clarivate, moderated a panel session about carbon capture and storage as the way forward for companies.

Diversity & Inclusion

Always Helps Girls Build Confidence Through Sports.

Always is teaming up with girls’ education activist Malala Yousafzai, pro athletes including Elena Della Donne, and other trailblazing women to rally society and encourage girls to #KeepHerPlaying.

Diversity & Inclusion

'Supporting Historically Black Colleges and Universities Can Help America Ensure an Equitable Recovery'

Wells Fargo CEO Charlie Scharf; Dr. Michael Lomax, president and CEO of UNCF; and Dr. Harry L. Williams, president and CEO of Thurgood Marshall College Fund, co-authored the following op-ed for Roll Call, which published on July 21.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Leading Chipmakers Aim to Make New Fabs More Sustainable

The recovering global economy is waking up to the notion that it now runs on silicon. And there isn’t enough of it.

Events, Media & Communications

Last Chance to Apply for the Responsible Business Awards 2021 - Entries Close Friday, July 30, 2021

After 12 years, Reuters Events’ world-renowned Responsible Business Awards remain a great way to reward your organisation and your team for all the hard work and successes you’ve achieved. But hurry – nominations close on 30th July at 5PM BST.

Green Infrastructure

Construction in Motion on Alliant Energy's Solar in Wisconsin

With approval from the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin on its first filing for 675 megawatts of solar, Alliant Energy begins construction on solar projects in Richland, Wood and Rock counties.

Latest Campaigns

  1. 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...
  2. Investing in our Communities
    We invest in sustainable community outcomes that improve lives.
  3. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  4. FedEx Cares | Overall
    FedEx Cares is our global community engagement program and one way that we live out our purpose of connecting people and possibilities. Our goal is to...
  5. 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...
  6. Coach Foundation | Dream It Real
    To help break cycles of inequality, we empower the next generation to reach their full potential through higher education.
  7. Accelerating access to healthcare technology
    We believe technology can help close the world’s health gaps. By putting people first, we find new ways to advance health while reducing costs. And...
  8. IWBI | Workplace Wellness
    A WELL Certified™ project has the potential to add measurable value to the health, well-being and happiness of people in the buildings. It can also...
  9. Cascale Events
    Cascale organizes and participates in a series of events, leveraging its position as a global convener of close to half the sector to bring together...
  10. 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...
  11. 2025 Global Inclusive Growth Summit
    This annual event hosted by the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth will explore how we can build strong growth and economic opportunity for all...
  12. Collaboration and Partnership
    Cascale shares updates on its strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders geared toward shifting the industry into one that gives back more than...
  13. AMD Environmental Sustainability
    Advancing sustainability across our operations, supply chain manufacturing and product stewardship
  14. 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...
  15. Whirlpool Corporation Diversity and Inclusion
    Celebrating D&I events, stories and wins