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Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Advancing Sustainability Innovation at VMware

With the rapid adoption of compute-intensive technologies, such as cryptocurrencies, machine learning and big data, datacenter electricity use — currently 200 billion kWh or 1% of global electricity consumption — could increase ten-fold over the next decade.

Philanthropy

Blackstone Charitable Foundation Announces $40 Million Commitment to Expand Blackstone LaunchPad and Partnership With UNCF

Blackstone (NYSE: BX) announced that the Blackstone Charitable Foundation will expand its LaunchPad program to support underrepresented students and communities.

AI & Technology

Eric Aubertin Is Appointed President & Chief of Strategy at LifeGuides®

LifeGuides® is delighted to announce Eric Aubertin’s appointment as President & Chief of Strategy.

Corporate Responsibility

#TtInspires: Building an Energy Career Through the Power of “Yes” With Jeannelle Blanchard, International Development Clean Energy Expert

Over the past quarter decade, Tetra Tech’s Jeannelle Blanchard has built an impressive and diverse career leading energy sector reform projects around the world.

Corporate Responsibility

Freeport-McMoRan Foundation Awards $2.8 Million to Projects in Arizona, Colorado and New Mexico

The Freeport-McMoRan Foundation recently awarded 39 grants to communities and non-profit organizations for projects supporting a range of locally determined priorities from education and workforce development, to childcare and housing.

Awards & Rankings

Hamilton County Resource Names Fifth Third Bank Its 2021 Most Outstanding Partner

Fifth Third Bank was named a 2021 Most Outstanding Partner by Hamilton County R3Source, a division of the Hamilton County Department of Environmental Services in Ohio

Inclusion & Opportunity

Echoing Green Launches Documentary Special 'Unwavering: The Power of Black Innovation' in Partnership With Comcast NBCUniversal

Echoing Green, a leading global nonprofit and social impact talent spotter, announced that its documentary film, “Unwavering: The Power of Black Innovation,” will premiere as a special on NBC owned stations nationwide during February.

Philanthropy

Support From Case IH for Hardworking Australian Charities Helping Farming Communities

Australian farmers have been through a roller-coaster of fortunes in the past few years – drought, fire and flooding – and Case IH Australia/New Zealand is keen to help with the ongoing recovery of rural and regional communities.

Awards & Rankings

Schneider Electric Lands on Fortune's 2022 World's Most Admired Companies List for the Fifth Year in a Row

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has been named one of Fortune’s 2022 World’s Most Admired Companies for the fifth year in a row.

Corporate Responsibility

The IWBI Special Report Chapter Series: “Hard Hit by the Pandemic, Hotel and Hospitality Sector Embraces Well-Being As More Than an Amenity"

In 2021, IWBI released an in-depth report that lays out research approaches and specific operational strategies as the world continues to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and prepares for acute health threats into the future.

Awards & Rankings

Cadence Named to Forbes Best Midsize Employers

Forbes recognized Cadence Design Systems as one of America’s Best Midsize Employers of 2022.

Awards & Rankings

Lenovo Selected in the 2022 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index

Lenovo has once again been recognized in the 2022 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index. “The Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index is an international acknowledgment of the work we’re doing in Gender Equality,” said Calvin Crosslin, Chief Diversity Officer.

Philanthropy

Musim Mas Donates $187K to Renovate Iconic Mosque in Medan

Musim Mas Group, one of the leading global palm oil companies, donated IDR 2 billion cash to the Government of North Sumatra for the renovation of the Grand Mosque of Medan.

Media & Communications

Communicating On Purpose: How to Generate and Talk About Enduring Social Impact

The smartest purpose strategies create natural new allies, attract others to you, compelling them not only to share your story, but to become part of it.

Volunteering & Community

Have You Ever Volunteered Your Skills? Taproot Foundation Needs Your Feedback

Participate in Taproot’s Volunteer Community Survey to help them understand your volunteer work, motivations, and how Taproot can better serve you going forward.

Energy & Infrastructure

PSEG Joins Energy Impact Partners' Funds to Drive Decarbonization and Clean Energy Innovation

Public Service Enterprise Group (PSEG) announced today it has committed $35 million to funds managed by Energy Impact Partners (EIP).

Awards & Rankings

Dow Named a CDP Supplier Engagement Leader

Dow (NYSE: DOW) has been recognized as a Global Supplier Engagement Leader by CDP, a global nonprofit that runs the global disclosure system for investors, companies, cities, states, and regions to manage their environmental impacts.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Logitech Pushes Boundaries, Scales Use of Recycled Plastic in Products

Logitech’s Creativity and Productivity portfolio, the company’s largest product portfolio, uses PCR at scale with 65% of all mice and keyboard units now including PCR plastic, surpassing its 50% commitment made in 2020.

Energy & Infrastructure

The Business Imperatives of Sustainable Buildings

WSP was appointed by the World Green Building Council (WorldGBC) as Consultant for a new flagship report, Beyond the Business Case: Why you can’t afford not to invest in a sustainable built environment.

Inclusion & Opportunity

O-I's Rio de Janeiro Plant Offers Brazilian Sign Language Training

O-I’s Rio de Janeiro plant employees asked management a vital question: What was the best way to connect with the plant’s 17 deaf employees? During a Diversity and Inclusion training on unconscious biases, the question came from shop employees.

Education & Workforce Development

Fostering the Next Generation of Aerospace Careers at Bowie State University

SAIC partners with BSU to provide exclusive internships for students interested in aerospace careers, providing them with hands-on positions to gain real-world experience leading to outstanding career opportunities.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

HP Inc. Acquires Choose Packaging

HP Inc. today announced the acquisition of Choose Packaging, a packaging development company and inventor of the only commercially available zero-plastic paper bottle in the world.

Energy & Infrastructure

Duke Energy Expands Clean Energy Action Plan

Duke Energy is taking additional steps toward action on climate change while maintaining its commitment to reliable, accessible and affordable energy for customers and communities.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Timberland Showcases Black Creators and Celebrates Community From The Root

Timberland sets out to honor Black History Month 2022 with From the Root, a powerful campaign focused on cultural unity and connections with nature.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Fifth Third Bank Celebrates Black History Month

In celebration of Black History Month, our regional & Enterprise African American business resource groups have planned several events, activities & virtual engagements that will highlight the rich history of Black culture, achievement & excellence.

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Advocacy

Position Action Against Hunger as a leading advocate for policy change and investment—calling for increased public health spending, improved nutrition...

Health and Safety by Antea Group

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AEG Celebrates Inclusion

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Community Impact at Chemours

Chemours aims to be a trusted neighbor who makes a positive impact in the communities where it operates by actively listening to community members and...

Guiding Stars blog: Health & Wellness

About the Guiding Stars Health & Wellness Blog The Guiding Stars Health & Wellness blog is your place for the latest in health and nutrition news...

Policy and Regulation

Cascale shares insights regarding policy and regulation impacting the consumer goods industry, and highlights how it's supporting members prepare for...

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...

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...

Sustainability by Antea Group

At Antea Group, we believe the best sustainability programs integrate sustainability into core business practices, we identify and act on relevant...