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Environment | International Paper

Celebrating the Role of the Gopher Tortoises in Our Forest

The best way to celebrate Gopher Tortoise Day is to ensure there are more gopher tortoises across their natural range in the southeast United States.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Leadership Spotlight: Q&A With Kim Frankovich, Global VP of Sustainability, Griffith Foods

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Subaru Ranked As Top Automaker in Forbes Best Brands for Social Impact for Third Consecutive Year

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Sustainable Development Goals

From NYC to Baku to Davos: Climate Conversations That Matter

In this special episode of ESG Talk, Mandi McReynolds reflects on pivotal climate conversations leading up to Davos, revisiting key discussions from Climate Week NYC and COP29 in Azerbaijan.

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Diversity & Inclusion

KeyBank Names Natasha Martin Corporate Responsibility Officer for Its Dayton, Cincinnati and Central Ohio Markets

Today, KeyBank announced Natasha Martin has been named Corporate Responsibility Officer for its Dayton, Cincinnati and Central Ohio markets. In this position, she is part of the enterprise-wide corporate responsibility team that oversees the philanthropic budgets.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Yum China Leads the Restaurant & Leisure Facilities Industry for the Fifth Consecutive Year on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index

Yum China Holdings, Inc. (the "Company" or "Yum China") (NYSE: YUMC; HKEX: 9987) today announced that the Company has been ranked number one globally for the Restaurant & Leisure Facilities Industry in the S&P Global 2024 Corporate Sustainability Assessment (CSA).

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Energy

Marathon Petroleum’s MPLX Bluestone Plant Marks a First for U.S. Midstream Natural Gas Processing Sector

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ENERGY STAR® program is celebrating the Bluestone natural gas plant in Pennsylvania as the first facility of its kind ever to achieve the ENERGY STAR Challenge for Industry.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

More Than 1,200 Young People Were Part of the Case IH Planting Project

Case IH, a CNH brand, started the Siembra Project, an initiative conceived and designed to connect the company with new generations through educational and technical activities in institutions throughout the country.

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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

The Unsung Hero of Global Trade: Brazil’s Cellulose Powerhouse

Cellulose is the unsung hero of countless everyday products, from paper and packaging to hygiene items and even some bio-based materials.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Southern Company Gas Elects Stephen Edwards and Benjamin Spencer As New Board Members

Southern Company Gas today announced its board of directors has elected Stephen Edwards, chief executive officer and executive director of the Virginia Port Authority, and A. Benjamin Spencer, dean of the William & Mary Law School, to join the company's board

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Social Impact & Volunteering

Lenovo Volunteers Give Back With Record-Breaking Impact During Month of Service

For the eighth consecutive year, Lenovo employees have grown Lenovo’s Love on Month of Service, an annual, global volunteering initiative.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Saint-Gobain Celebrates Global Top Employer Certification for Tenth Consecutive Year

Saint-Gobain today celebrated its tenth consecutive Global Top Employer certification, receiving  the prestigious honor from the Top Employers Institute for 2025. This year, Saint-Gobain is one of only 17 companies around the world to receive this certification.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Duke Energy Offers $200,000 in Grants To Help Nonprofits That Support Senior Citizens in South Carolina

Duke Energy today launched a campaign to promote grant opportunities totaling $200,000 to South Carolina organizations that help the state’s aging population with services and support, particularly for those with income challenges.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Managing Remote Work Policies Across Borders: Compliance, Culture, and Connection

As many global companies implement more permanent remote work schedules, it’s essential for employers to understand the requirements for remote workers, particularly in ensuring compliance, maintaining employee well-being, and fostering a productive and secure work environment.

Environment

Carnival Corporation’s Holland America and Princess Alaska Operations Close Summer Season With Significant Environmental Contributions

As the 2024 tour season in Alaska closes, Carnival Corporation proudly reflects on its significant environmental contributions.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Bucks County Opportunity Council Receives $400,000 Grant From KeyBank Foundation

Bucks County Opportunity Council Inc. (BCOC) has received a $400,000 Community Impact Grant from KeyBank Foundation, the charitable foundation of KeyBank, aimed to increase food resources and improve health equity in Bucks County.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

Franklin Templeton Employees Welcome the Spirit of Giving Through Involved HOLIDAYS Campaign

Franklin Templeton employees show their generosity and compassion all year long. This year, the firm again participated in Involved HOLIDAYS, a special volunteer campaign building upon the momentum of June’s Impact Days to extend the spirit of giving beyond that month

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Innovation & Technology

If There Is a Monster in Loch Ness, This Geneticist Will Find It

The platypus is a venomous mammal that lays eggs, can sense electricity, and has 10 sex chromosomes. The tuatara is a reptile from a lineage that evolved before most dinosaurs (and all lizards). The bluehead wrasse is a fish that can change sex.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Benevity Report Predicts Surge in CSR Investment Amid Heightened Public Scrutiny

Benevity, Inc., the market-leading global provider of social impact software, today released The Executive CSR Report, detailing new research that shows increased executive commitments to corporate social responsibility in the year to come.

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Health & Healthcare

Baker Tilly’s Insights on Driving Change in Healthcare: Trends Reshaping the Industry

In 2024, the healthcare industry found itself navigating a pivotal year of transformation and resilience. Rapid advancements in artificial intelligence, a shifting regulatory environment, possible impacts from the presidential election, and the growing threat of cyberattacks

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Research, Reports & Publications

Rockwell Automation Releases 2024 Sustainability Report

Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK) today published its 2024 Sustainability Report, which highlights the company’s sustainability strategy, outcomes, and progress to help build sustainable customers, a sustainable company, and sustainable communities.

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Energy

PSE&G Installs More Than 2 Million Smart Meters – Continues on Path To Enhance Customer Experience and Support More Efficient Outage Recovery

PSE&G reached a key milestone by installing more than 2 million smart meters as part of its Smart Meter Program aimed at enhancing customer insights and supporting faster outage recovery.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Whirlpool VP Recognized as Latin America Top 10 Most Admired Human Resources Leaders

Earning a spot on the Top 10 Most Admired HR's of Latin America list is a well-deserved win for Andrea Clemente, VP of HR for Whirlpool Corp.'s Latin American region.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

As Ceasefire in Gaza Is Declared, Action Against Hunger Calls for Increased Humanitarian Aid

After nearly 500 days of war in Gaza, a ceasefire was announced today.

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Events, Media & Communications

Keynote by Tamara Lundgren, CEO of Radius Recycling, at Fastmarkets Circular Steel Summit Focuses on U.S. Manufacturing Revival

The Fastmarkets Circular Steel Summit in Houston, Texas, brought together stakeholders and industry leaders from the scrap-to-steel supply chain this week to review the latest trends, technologies, and market dynamics driving scrap and secondary materials activity

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

ESG Trendsetters: TTEC’s Comprehensive Approach to Driving Social Impact

ESG is at the core of TTEC’s operations and has always been integral to its business practices. Cerise highlights why ESG is important to TTEC, sharing insights into the organization’s impact strategy and the team behind its execution.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

COP29: A Milestone in Climate Negotiations and a Glimpse Into the Future

The COP29 conference brought together leaders from across the globe to tackle some of the most pressing issues surrounding climate change. Here’s a detailed look at the key discussions, outcomes, and expectations as the climate action community looks ahead to COP30.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

How Innovations in Gut Health Can Help Treat Global Hunger

Researchers are working toward a better understanding of the connection between nutrition and gut health that would help in more effectively treating and preventing hunger-related deaths.

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    At AEG, we embrace inclusion and strive to create a workplace where our employees feel welcomed, valued and respected for the viewpoints, ideas...

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