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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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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

For the First Pick, Aflac and Coach Prime Select Historically Black College and University Athletes

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Education

Chemours and N.C. A&T Partner to Advance Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Education and Opportunities for Students

The Chemours Company today announced that it has entered into a MOU with North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University to promote the advancement of chemistry and chemical engineering education.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Producing Essentials and Leading With Inclusion: Conversations About Legacy

As Kimberly-Clark celebrates 150 years and the launch of its new purpose to provide Better Care for a Better World, the company's manufacturing employees from around the globe share their thoughts on the legacy that they’d like to leave

Embedding Project

Research, Reports & Publications

New Issue Snapshots Tool Helps You Explore and Understand Key Sustainability Issues

The new Issue Snapshots tool from the Embedding Project curates relevant, practical resources to help you to explore and more deeply understand key sustainability issues. It is updated weekly to bring you the best, most recent resources available.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

As 2022 Proxy Season Begins, Record Numbers of Climate Resolutions and Agreements Bode Well for Action

Heralding what is shaping up to be an historic proxy season for climate action, investors have filed a record 215 climate-related shareholder resolutions this year, according to tracking by the sustainability nonprofit Ceres.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Here's to Lab Week 2022

Quest honors the dedication of all lab professionals providing essential insights that are vital to healthcare decisions.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

VMware Named to Forbes Best Employers for Diversity 2022

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Energy

DuPont™ Kevlar®, Nomex® and Tyvek® to Run on Renewable Energy

DuPont announced that its iconic and trusted brands – Kevlar®, Nomex® and Tyvek® – will be produced using renewable electricity in its operations.

Environment

Sustainable Innovation Designed with Cadence

Cadence celebrates Earth Day every day by enabling the next wave of sustainable innovation.

Energy

Taiwan's Biggest Offshore Wind Farm Generates First Power

Ørsted today announced the successful delivery of the first power from the Greater Changhua 2a Offshore Wind Farm.

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Environment

Dr. Jane Goodall Partners With HP to Celebrate 150th Anniversary of Arbor Day and 'Plant a Tree With HP' Campaign

Today, HP Inc., in honor of the 150th anniversary of Arbor Day, joined together with Dr. Jane Goodall and actress, producer and writer Rebel Wilson, to raise awareness for the ‘Plant a Tree with HP’ campaign.

Environment

Evolving Water Management to Strengthen Communities

Simon Gilliland—Business Growth Leader, Water Risk Management & Engineering, WSP in the United Kingdom—discusses innovative approaches and tools designed to protect communities, reduce strain on water resources and support water availability.

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Environment

State Farm® to Celebrate 100th Anniversary by Planting 100K Trees With the Arbor Day Foundation

State Farm is teaming up with the Arbor Day Foundation to plant 100,000 trees in the U.S. to celebrate the insurance company’s 100th anniversary in 2022.

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Events, Media & Communications

3BL Media Acquires RealWire, Expands ESG News Distribution in UK and Europe

3BL Media, Inc., the leading environmental, social and governance (ESG) content distribution and analytics platform for purpose-driven companies, announced today the acquisition of RealWire Limited

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

'The Best Future' for Flora, Fauna . . . and Humans Too

Thanks to a recent $200,000 Fueling Futures donation from Enbridge, the Nature Conservancy of Canada is in the process of negotiating for the protection of two pieces of land, including a 160-acre, privately owned property.

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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Out&Back Outdoor Expands Into Hard Gear Resale With DICK'S Sporting Goods & Public Lands Partnership

Out&Back, the one-stop online platform to buy or sell, new and used outdoor and adventure gear, today announces the launch of its in-store buy-back program with DICK’S Sporting Goods (DICK’S) and Public Lands, a specialty outdoor retailer, for select hard outdoor gear (including

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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Owens Corning's Circular Economy Goal

By 2030, we will establish viable circular economy business models involving our materials and how they are used.

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Health & Healthcare

LGBTQ+ People Are More Likely to Experience a Mental Health Condition

Minority Health Month fact: Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender adults are more likely to experience a mental health condition than cisgender, heterosexual adults.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Regions Government Affairs and Community Affairs Join Members of Congress in Support of HBCUs

Regions’ participants had the opportunity to talk about the critical role that HBCUs play in helping the bank reach our community development and talent recruitment goals, address the racial wealth gap, and promotes inclusive prosperity.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

EU to Ban Russian Oil and Gas Imports Ahead of 2030

The European Commission is setting the wheels in motion to ensure Europe is independent of Russian fossil fuels, starting with gas, well ahead of 2030 in light of the military attacks in Ukraine.

Education

T. Rowe Price Advances Equitable Learning for Students Through Financial Education, Career Readiness, and Enrichment Experiences

Through scholarships, mentoring, tutoring, career day programs, apprenticeships, and our free financial education program, Money Confident Kids®, T. Rowe Price strives to help young people

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Health & Healthcare

Alkermes Recognizes Minority Cancer Awareness Month

While the industry has made great strides in cancer research and treatments, minority groups in the U.S. continue to bear a greater burden of cancers compared with others.

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Environment

Storing Water Underground for Future Use

Dow Terneuzen and local farmers are working to implement underground water storage for drier seasons. The program is part of a wider effort to cut the site’s reliance on remotely sourced virgin freshwater to zero by 2025.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

30 Winners of 2022 Retool Your School Campus Improvement Grants Announced

The Home Depot launched the Retool Your School program 13 years ago to provide support for our nation’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

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Social Impact & Volunteering

Watch: An AquaTower in India Comes to Life

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    Vision 2030 Goal: Lead forest stewardship efforts globally