Innovation & Technology

3D Design Opens Window on Cities of the Future

Apr 22, 2021 9:00 AM ET

Find out how 3D simulation of building design helps improve project quality and efficiency from CLP’s experience.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Supporting Youth Environmental Education With ZeroWaste Switzerland

Apr 22, 2021 9:00 AM ET

Every year on April 22, the global community comes together to celebrate Earth Day by engaging in collective action and growing awareness for earth-friendly ways of living.

Green Infrastructure

How Plant-Based Diets Can Help Restore Our Earth

Apr 22, 2021 8:30 AM ET

Environment

Investing in a Regenerative and Sustainable Future: Cisco Foundation Adds New Focus on Climate Solutions

Apr 22, 2021 8:30 AM ET

For 20 years, Cisco and the Cisco Foundation have supported nonprofits that are developing technology-based solutions to help underserved and vulnerable communities.

Environment

Taylor County High School Students Team Up With Georgia-Pacific's Environmental Team From Foley Cellulose Mill

Apr 22, 2021 8:15 AM ET

Taylor County High School Students Team Up with Georgia-Pacific's Environmental Team from Foley Cellulose Mill

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Finance as a Force for Nature - A Pioneering Approach to Investing

Apr 22, 2021 8:05 AM ET

Biodiversity is an investment theme allowing investors to align their investments with their values. It inherently recognizes that we cannot continue to take from nature and not give anything back.

Environment

WWF, Sofia Vergara, and Marc Anthony Team up to Celebrate the Extraordinary Biodiversity of Latin America With the Animated Film “KOATÍ”

Apr 22, 2021 8:00 AM ET

The global conservation organization WWF has joined forces with the team and cast of the much-anticipated animated comedy film ‘KOATÍ’ to bring to light one of the most biodiverse regions in the world, Latin America.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Eldorado Gold Spotlight: 11th Annual Capital Link Sustainability Forum

Apr 22, 2021 8:00 AM ET

Eldorado Gold Spotlight: 11th Annual Capital Link Sustainability Forum

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Kimberly-Clark Employees Recognized for Leadership in Sustainability With Crystal Tree Awards

Apr 21, 2021 10:00 PM ET

Kimberly-Clark teams around the world were recognized this week for exceptional sustainability leadership with the company’s annual Crystal Tree Awards.

Environment

EarthX to Broadcast the SC1.5NCE NOT SILENCE Forum

Apr 21, 2021 8:00 PM ET

In celebration of Earth Day, EarthX is proud to broadcast the SC1.5NCE NOT SILENCE Forum. The event will broadcast on EarthxTV which was just launched on an OTT platform in time for Earth Day programming.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Honoring the 2021 DEI Champions at the National Diversity & Leadership Conference

Apr 21, 2021 7:45 PM ET

DiversityFirstTM will be hosting the 17th Annual National Diversity and Leadership Conference on April 21-22 and April 28-29, 2021.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Sappi's Ultracast Viva® Wins Green Product Award 2021

Apr 21, 2021 6:50 PM ET

Company awarded for sustainable product development and design of casting and release paper

Environment

Publix Commits $2 Million to Everglades Restoration Supporting Florida Freshwater Conservation

Apr 21, 2021 5:30 PM ET

In continuation of its commitment to water stewardship, Publix is contributing $2 million to remove invasive trees and plants in 1,000 acres of wetland in the Florida Everglades. These trees and plants use more than their share of water, interrupting Florida’s natural water system. The company is funding projects at Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary and the saline glades in Everglades National Park that will restore the health of these habitats and return an estimated 174 million gallons of water per year to the local environment.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Mondelēz International and Olam Food Ingredients Announce Partnership in Asia To Create World's Largest Sustainable Commercial Cocoa Farm

Apr 21, 2021 5:30 PM ET

The model builds on Mondelēz International’s experience with its signature sustainable sourcing program, Cocoa Life, and OFI’s ambition for sustainable cocoa, Cocoa Compass, to test a scalable approach for the future of commercial cocoa farming.

Health & Healthcare

WBCSD Member Companies Launch New Project to Advance Global Health and Wellbeing

Apr 21, 2021 5:10 PM ET

Over 15 WBCSD member companies have currently signed up to take part in the project, which will be co-chaired by Solvay and Biogen.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Living Our Purpose to Restore Our Earth

Apr 21, 2021 4:30 PM ET

With the theme of Restore Our Earth™ for Earth Day this year, we reflect on our mission to help make the most of our world’s essential resources—including in developing world communities where there is a need for clean water from accessible sources.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Mohawk Reinvigorating SmartStrand by Appealing to Consumers With Incredible Story of Easy Care, Durability and Environmental Friendliness

Apr 21, 2021 2:45 PM ET

Made in part from annual renewable plant-based ingredients, SmartStrand is still the softest, most durable and easiest to clean carpet on the planet.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

While the World Was Sleeping, ScottsMiracle-Gro Associates Brad and Sam Were Running

Apr 21, 2021 1:40 PM ET

Brad and Sam connected with their operations manager and also our Scotts Veterans Network to let them know about the cause and their plan to support veterans. Brad and Sam got the green light to move forward with the challenge. Next came the hard part (besides the running): raising money to support the cause.

Education

Schools, Families, and Communities Nationwide Prepare to Celebrate Every Kid Healthy Week, April 26-30

Apr 21, 2021 1:00 PM ET

Action for Healthy Kids, the nationwide nonprofit mobilizing schools, families, and communities to take action to support whole child health, is set to celebrate this year's Every Kid Healthy Week from Monday, April 26 through Friday, April 30.

Diversity & Inclusion

Special Episode: Redefine Your Comfort Zone

Apr 21, 2021 12:50 PM ET

Edith Dorsen is the founder and Managing Director of the Women's Venture Capital Fund, which focuses on investing in companies with diverse leadership.

Environment

Shoreline Restoration: 'Protecting Community, Conserving the Coast'

Apr 21, 2021 12:40 PM ET

Nature-based solutions involve the use of natural habitats, like marsh grasses or oyster reefs, in place of – or to complement – traditional hardened structures, such as concrete seawalls.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Food Fraud: Impact of Counterfeits on Consumers' Safety & Brand Reputation

Apr 21, 2021 12:30 PM ET

With over 30% of shoppers saying they will shift at least some of their spending away from brick-and-mortar stores towards e-commerce, consumers are showing increased trust in online shopping for their groceries.

Media & Communications

Springtime in North America - a Time Featuring Corporate-investor Engagement and Proxy Voting on Critical Issues

Apr 21, 2021 12:00 PM ET

Springtime comes to the USA with the pretty flowers in bloom, trees budding, the onset of warmer weather -- and asset owners and their managers participating willingly or reluctantly in the peak months of corporate proxy voting season.

Environment

Investors Encouraged by Wendy's Pledge to Set Science-based Emissions Reduction Targets for Its Full Value Chain

Apr 21, 2021 12:00 PM ET

Today, The Wendy’s Company took an important step to help tackle the climate crisis and align with investor expectations on greenhouse gas emission reductions from direct operations and supply chains,

Events, Media & Communications

Restore the Earth: A Response to the Leaders' Climate Summit

Apr 21, 2021 11:55 AM ET

Since the Paris Agreement was signed five years ago, hundreds of organizations across the U.S. have signed decarbonization pledges to mitigate the human, planetary, and economic impacts of climate change. But now is the time to put these symbolic first steps into action.