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Environment | International Paper

National Forest Week: How International Paper Helps Restore Longleaf Ecosystems

National Forest Week, held annually during the second week of June, raises awareness for the 193 million acres of National Forests across the United States and the benefits these landscapes provide.

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Environment

Ceres Applauds New Rule Prioritizing Sustainable Products in Federal Procurements

Ceres welcomed today’s announcement by the Biden administration of a new rule updating federal procurement practices to prioritize the purchase of sustainable products and services.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Essity Joins United Nations Initiative To Promote Inclusive Advertising

Hygiene and health company Essity continues its purpose to break barriers to well-being by joining the Unstereotype Alliance, a thought and action platform convened by UN Women, with the mission to eradicate harmful stereotypes in media and advertising content.

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Health & Healthcare

Viatris Announces Product Donations To Direct Relief of More Than 7 Million Doses of Medicine To Support Access to Medicine and Healthcare

Viatris Inc. (NASDAQ: VTRS), a global healthcare company, today announced that it has donated more than 7 million doses of medicine to its long-standing partner Direct Relief to support humanitarian medical relief efforts across the world.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

¡Felicidades! To Cadence’s 2023 Latinx Students in Technology Scholarship Recipients

In our final installment of the 2023 Diversity in Technology Scholarship blog series, we are thrilled to announce the eight recipients of Cadence’s 2023 Latinx Students in Technology Scholarship and spotlight their outstanding achievements.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

Meet the Family Farmer Growing Your Avocados

Avocado trees are native to southern Mexico, where they grew as wild cultivars for thousands of years before the Aztec and Maya people began growing the crop domestically. Today, avocado production is an economic powerhouse for the region.

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Education

Empowering Future Leaders: How Keysight’s MESA Program Fuels Innovation and Diversity in STEM

Discover the inspiring stories of Keysight employees who've thrived through the MESA program. Through mentorship, skill-building, and community engagement, they've unlocked their potential, driving innovation and diversity in STEM.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Expedia Group Announces Two New Sustainable Travel Programs for Destinations

Expedia Group has partnered with the Travel Foundation, a leading industry NGO, to launch a first-of-its kind educational program for DMOs called Destination Climate Champions.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

Saint-Gobain Reduces Manufacturing-Related Emissions by 96% at Three Exterior Products Manufacturing Facilities in the United States

Saint-Gobain, through its building materials subsidiary CertainTeed Siding, announced that it has achieved a 96% reduction (Scopes 1 & 2 only) in emissions from the manufacturing of polymer shakes, vinyl trim, millwork, and vinyl siding at its manufacturing facilities.

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Research, Reports & Publications

5 Ways Northwestern Mutual Is Building a Better Tomorrow: 2023 Sustainability and Social Impact Report

We put people first, helping our clients build financial security across generations. This is why a commitment to sustainability and social impact is at the core of our business.

Health & Healthcare

Medtronic: Americans Favor Quality Over Quantity in Pursuit of Longevity

With almost limitless health-related information at our fingertips and new healthcare innovations emerging daily, the American dream of extending both our lifespan and quality of life seems possible. Yet, only 39% of U.S. adults say they are taking preventative health measures.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bath & Body Works Named to USA Today’s List of “America’s Customer Service Champions”

Today Bath & Body Works announces its inclusion on USA Today’s list of America’s Customer Service Champions.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Over 20 Years of Giving in Numbers Data: Then and Now

As CECP celebrates its 25 years of purpose throughout 2024, it is important to acknowledge the crucial role that our research and benchmarking have played in the organization becoming a leader in the corporate purpose and societal investment space.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Pizza Hut Joins Forces With Viral Food Critic Keith Lee To Introduce the FamiLEE Community Pizza

Pizza Hut is thrilled to announce a partnership with acclaimed food critic, Forbes 30 Under 30 Creator and NAACP Outstanding Social Media Personality winner, Keith Lee, as they team up to support local communities and unveil the FamiLEE Community Pizza.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Domestic Violence and Mental Health Most Pressing Social Issues for Australian Women According to Nielsen Research

In recognition of International Women’s Day, Nielsen, a global leader in audience measurement, data, and analytics, released its latest Consumer & Media View (CMV) data highlighting the social issues of greatest concern to Australian women.

Sustainable Development Goals

IBM: Reusing IBM Z® and IBM Power® To Avoid Waste

Linda Demmler, GM of IBM Global Asset Recovery Services, leads the team that identifies ongoing opportunities to redeploy IBM Z, IBM Power, IBM Storage and other IT devices to avoid waste.

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Environment

World Wildlife Fund Launches New PSA To Combat Plastic Pollution Featuring U2 Song ‘Beautiful Day’

The PSA, geared towards addressing the global plastic pollution crisis, features ‘Beautiful Day’ the iconic song by U2, and pairs with a child’s voiceover bringing an unfiltered and hopeful and powerful message to this critical issue.

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Innovation & Technology

Cummins Announces Field Testing of Mining Hybrid (Diesel-Battery) Truck Solution

Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) has commissioned its diesel hybrid solution in partnership with one of China’s leading rigid mining truck manufacturers, North Hauler Joint Stock Co., Ltd. (NHL), demonstrating progress in decarbonization for industrial customers.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

KeyBank Ranks Among Top SBA Lenders in Washington State

KeyBank announced it has received the honor of ranking #1 for the most small business loans $350,000 or less in Washington Congressional Districts 1, 3, 7, 8, and 9 by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) 2023 fiscal year.

Research, Reports & Publications

Audit Standards and Sustainability

Anthony Pugliese, president and CEO of the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA), joins co-host Mandi McReynolds to discuss global internal audit standards and their impact on corporate governance, risk management, and ESG reporting.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Driving Change in the Marketplace Through Increasing Vendor Diversity

In March, Tapestry hosted its inaugural Vendor Diversity Business Development Forum at the company’s headquarters in New York City. The event was developed to connect diverse vendors with our sourcing team and business stakeholders in-person.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Coro New York Expands Neighborhood Leadership Program With $500K Grant From the Wells Fargo Foundation

The Coro New York Leadership Center announced a transformative $500,000 grant from the Wells Fargo Foundation in support of Coro’s Neighborhood Leadership program.

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Education

Chemours Shapes the Future Through STEM Education

For the team at Chemours, the communities where we operate are also where we live work and play, and our mutual success is one and the same. We invest time and resources in our communities to make a meaningful difference.

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Innovation & Technology

Cascale Presents at Asser Institute Spring Academy Course Event

James Crowley, transparency and traceability manager at Cascale, recently presented on “Traceability Systems & The Higg Index Tools: Use cases for sustainability and due diligence” at the Asser Institute-Centre for International & European Law in The Hague.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Tech Tools for the Future: Zebras, AI, and Girls in ICT Day

I’m excited to announce that Dr. Tanya Berger-Wolf will be joining our special Women Rock-IT broadcast to support International Girls in ICT Day, featuring women who have turned their passion for technology into rewarding and successful careers.

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Events, Media & Communications

CNH Dominates at Safra Show in Brazil

CNH brands New Holland, Case IH, New Holland Construction, CASE Construction Equipment, CNH Capital, and Raven showcased products that shined in sustainable innovation at the 11th edition of the Safra Show in Brazil.

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