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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Hormel Foods Donates More Than 93,000 Pounds of Ham to Convoy of Hope to Help Families in Kentucky, Texas

In its efforts to help fight hunger and assist those impacted by the devastating tornadoes that ravaged Kentucky, Hormel Foods Corporation has donated more than 93,000 pounds of Hormel® Cure 81® spiral hams to Convoy of Hope.

Energy

Rockwell Automation Helps Make Olympic Dreams Come True Sustainably at the Pettit National Ice Center

At the Pettit National Ice Center, site of this week’s U.S. Olympic Team Trials Long Track, precise ice, air temperature, and humidity are critical to peak performance and Olympic dreams.

Environment

Ecocentricity Blog: In Memoriam: E.O. Wilson

Simply put, our fellow residents of planet Earth need a heck of a lot of space to live the way they have evolved to do so. It is to humanity’s folly if we try to convert every square inch of this world to human purposes.

Research, Reports & Publications

New Report Released on Opportunities and Constraints for Companies in Adopting Nature-Positive Business Solutions

The World Environment Center (WEC) today released Nature-Positive Business Solutions: Perspectives in the Food and Beverage Sector in North America

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

This Campaign Brightened the Holiday Season for Families Still Struggling Amidst the Pandemic

With online shopping carts already brimming with Cyber Week deals, 2021 is poised to be a record holiday spending season, according to Deloitte’s annual holiday retail survey, which polls U.S. consumers and executives

Sustainable Development Goals

Aramark Rolls Out Cool Food Meals On Residential Dining Menus, Identifies 350 Lower Carbon Footprint Dishes

Aramark (NYSE: ARMK), the largest U.S.-based food service provider, is making it easier for students at 10 U.S.-based universities to make climate-friendly choices, by introducing Cool Food Meals on residential dining menus this semester.

Diversity & Inclusion

Sharing Their Journeys: Women in Gas Operations Love Their Work

Upgrading pipelines is physically demanding work and can present extra challenges for the 5’ 2” Cristina Ramirez, who has worked in natural gas since 2018 but joined PSE&G Gas Operations last summer.

Health & Healthcare

Illumina CEO Reflects on the State of Genomics in 2021

COVID-19 inflicted tremendous suffering in 2021, taking almost 3.5 million lives this year, more than died from HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria combined last year.

Environment

Digital Farming Around the Globe

Whether they’re pulling carbon out of the atmosphere, or finding fair market prices for their produce, farmers are using digital tools to move agriculture forward.

Environment

What Do You Do After Turning 50?

The Arbor Day Foundation turns 50 this year and you can rest assured that we are going to celebrate. After all, we have a million members, supporters and partners to thank in helping us reach this significant milestone anniversary.

Energy

Black & Veatch Report: Renewable Energy Integration Key to Asia's Decarbonization, Energy Transition

The integration of renewable energy into grid systems is the biggest challenge facing Asia’s electric industry, according to findings from this year’s Black & Veatch Asia Electric Report.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Showing Our Gratitude: Addressing COVID-19 Takes a Global Effort

Taking on COVID-19 isn’t just a team effort — it’s also a global one. Here at Merck, we’re grateful to all the people who have worked hard to keep us safe, along with everyone around the world helping to combat the pandemic.

Environment

30 Years and Millions of Fish Later, He's Still Finding Ways to Help Florida

Eric Latimer’s newest redfish and will help him with a first-of-its-kind project to release fish on Florida’s east coast.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Democratizing Access to Care With Digital Health: Kalia Health and General Prognostics Win the 2021 Connected Patient Challenge

In the next two decades, the global population over age 65 is expected to increase exponentially. With this aging population, we will see a rise in the development of chronic conditions like cardiovascular diseases and diabetes.

Energy

Integrated Geospatial Mapping Solutions for Planning, Siting, and Permitting Energy Projects

Renee Walmsley, who leads Tetra Tech’s geomatic technologies group in North America, explores the applications and benefits of remote sensing and precision mapping technologies to streamline energy project planning, siting, permitting, and asset management.

Education

CNH Industrial's “We Care, We Share“ Initiative Supports Education in Thailand

CNH Industrial recently inaugurated a youth technical training program in collaboration with Sa Kaeo College of Agriculture and Technology in Thailand, contributing to the education of the next generation for local agriculture communities.

Energy

SCE Files Bold Plan to Accelerate Transition to Healthier, Clean Energy Homes

Southern California Edison is proposing to create healthier, clean energy homes and businesses by reducing the use of carbon-emitting fossil fuels in buildings through the installation of about 250,000 electric heat pumps across its service area.

Environment

New Year's Resolution Solution: Make Mindful Food Packaging Choices

Choosing glass packaging when you can is a simple, quick step you can take as you work toward your healthy New Year’s resolutions.

Education

Panasonic and Olympian Katie Ledecky Partner to Inspire Student STEM Innovation and Unlock the Power of Technology

To inspire student innovation in science, technology, engineering, and math Panasonic Corporation of North America is partnering with olympian Katie Ledecky to launch the STEM Forward educational initiative and engaged Discovery Education to help make this educational program a reality.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Circular Economy at Owens Corning: What Are Sustainable Products?

We’re continuing our look at the Circular Economy and studying how to design sustainable products with their end of life in mind, to make it easier to recycle or reuse the materials.

Sustainable Development Goals

Global Compact Network Canada Searches for Canadian Business Leaders Committed to Advancing the Sustainable Development Goals

As part of the 2022 UN Global Compact SDG Pioneers program, Global Compact Network Canada launched its national search for professionals who are committed to advancing the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Environment

Top EHS & Sustainability Social Media Accounts to Follow in 2022

Whether you’re into environment, health, safety, or sustainability, our roundup of top 20 social media accounts will help you stay in-the-know on EHS&S hot topics and news. Discover these leaders and learn why each one deserves a follow in 2022.

Health & Healthcare

Gilead's Rohini Mehtani, Ph.D. Reflects on The Importance of ASH21

Gilead’s Rohini Mehtani, Ph.D. reflects on the importance of ASH21.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

International Paper Reflects on 2021

2021 has been a big year for us all, and we've seen great things happening at our company and in our communities around the world. We're excited to highlight our favorite moments from the past year all month long.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Power of Words: How this 22-Year-Old Activist Turned Author is Tackling Inequality

Being a Lenovo Innovator naturally aligns with Jeremiah Emmanuel's personal mission of enabling others to realize their full potential.

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