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Environment

The Power of Water — Cummins Water Works

I'm the program manager for Cummins Water Works in the Corporate Responsibility function. The program's goal is to strengthen communities through sustainable water initiatives.

Innovation & Technology

Unlocking AI’s Potential for Nonprofits With Lenovo and Tech to the Rescue

The power of AI is shaping industries, revolutionizing business, and transforming how we solve complex challenges. But while corporations and governments are investing heavily in AI innovation, many nonprofits risk being left behind

Social Impact & Volunteering

Conveying Kindness: FedEx Volunteers Transform Logistics for Community Aid in Dubai

In the bustling city of Dubai, the spirit of community and generosity came alive during a recent FedEx Cares volunteer event. This particular initiative was dedicated to packing hundreds of care packages filled with essential food items for those in need.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Embracing Lifelong Learning: Meet Natalie Sires

Born and raised in the Midwest, my husband Max and I relocated to Arizona after the holidays in 2019. I had been offered a role with GoDaddy on the HRIS team and was eager to escape the freezing temperatures after a long winter.

Events, Media & Communications

Businesses Across Diverse Industries Remain Focused on Sustainability

While some government regulators are reducing or eliminating sustainability reporting requirements, a wide range of industry trade groups and organizations continue to develop reporting standards and best practices to help businesses achieve sustainability targets.

Research, Reports & Publications

Schrödinger Demonstrates Corporate Sustainability Progress in 2024 Report

Guided by its mission to improve human health and quality of life by transforming how therapeutics and materials are discovered, Schrödinger is dedicated to driving measurable impact through its Corporate Sustainability strategy.

Energy

Rockwell Automation Helps The Shyft Group Accelerate Innovation and Adoption of Commercial EVs

Steering the commercial vehicle industry into the future requires not only creativity but innovation. The Shyft Group is up for the task, leveraging smart manufacturing technology to aid in their quest to reinvent the wheel.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Whirlpool Foundation and The Washing Machine Project Win Best Employee Engagement Initiative at the 2025 Engage for Good Halo Awards

Whirlpool Foundation and The Washing Machine Project’s winning employee engagement program exposed Whirlpool Corp. employees to the global washing divide and created an opportunity to help address it.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

U.S. Bank Announces Official Sponsorship of the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games

U.S. Bank today announced it has committed to be a partner of the 2026 Special Olympics USA Games, to be held in Minnesota from June 20-26, 2026. U.S. Bank is both the Official Volunteer Sponsor and the Official Competitive Cheer Sponsor of the USA Games.

Innovation & Technology

Baker Tilly Case Study: Urban Resource Institute Enhances Workflow and Performance With Cloud-Based Solution

The Urban Resource Institute (URI) is the nation’s largest provider of domestic violence shelters and services. URI focuses on the underserved needs of vulnerable populations, providing life-changing services to the New York City metroplex.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

PSEG Heroes: Gas Worker Defends Child From Dog Attack With This Everyday Item

Paul Manzi was stopped at a traffic light on Mount Prospect Avenue in Newark, New Jersey, when he witnessed the “surreal” scene of a young girl running into the street and around cars as a pit bull chased her, with her mother racing behind desperate to catch up to them.

Innovation & Technology

RMI Releases New Standard Suite for Social, Environmental, OHS and Governance Risks

The Responsible Minerals Initiative today announced the release of its new standard suite that provides a common framework against which companies can assess environmental, social, occupational health and safety, and governance performance in their operations and mineral supply

Education

Medtronic Education Program Opens Doors for Employees

Launched in 2022, MAPS now offers more than 800 degrees, skills courses and certifications to qualified employees, and pays the full course tuition upfront.

Research, Reports & Publications

Zero-Day Vulnerabilities: The Real Threat Behind Netflix’s “Zero Day”

​Netflix’s Zero Day dramatizes a catastrophic cyberattack, but the threat is real. Zero-day vulnerabilities—unknown software flaws—can be exploited by hackers before patches are available. Learn how to protect yourself from these real-world cyber threats.

Green Infrastructure

Making an Impact: Earth Day 2025

As part of its commitment to sustainability, world-class equipment, technology and services company, CNH encourages employees to act as a positive voice for the communities where they work and live.

Research, Reports & Publications

Incentivizing Long-Term Value Creation

Companies have made significant progress in recent years in identifying the risks and opportunities related to how sustainability is considered in a company’s strategy.

Environment

Grocers Make a World of Difference on Earth Day

Albertsons Cos., another winner of PG’s Impact Awards, has long highlighted its “Recipe for Change” commitment to making a positive commitment to the earth and people. That mission includes three pillars of products it sells, communities it serves and the planet it shares.

Environment

Veolia and MassBio Partner to Accelerate the Deployment of Environmental and Sustainability Solutions to the Massachusetts Life Sciences Industry

Celebrating a partnership built on trust, expertise and a vision for the future, Veolia North America announced an expanded partnership with MassBio, one of the world’s leading consortiums of biopharmaceutical research and development companies.

Innovation & Technology

How Baris Akcora Contributes to Our Culture of Innovation by Developing Electrification Solutions

Baris Akcora, Thermo King® Power Portfolio Leader, is a transformational leader at Trane Technologies and exemplifies our commitment to innovation and collaboration.

Health & Healthcare

Leidos Invests $10 Million in AI Disease Detection With University of Pittsburgh

Leidos (NYSE: LDOS) is committing $10 million to accelerate the use of artificial intelligence for detecting and managing diseases, in collaboration with the University of Pittsburgh’s Computational Pathology and AI Center of Excellence (CPACE).

Events, Media & Communications

Qualcomm Celebrates 40 Years as an American Innovator

Over the last few decades, we have witnessed an incredible technological revolution. The way we interact with each other and the world around us has been transformed by groundbreaking advances in wireless communications, improving the quality of people’s lives.

Environment

Announcing BIER's 2025 Co-Chair, David Grant

Welcome to the BIER Member Spotlight series, highlighting the individual leaders driving sustainability and innovation within BIER member companies and stakeholder organizations.

Diversity & Inclusion

Start. Finish. And Make the Middle Matter. With Hoda Kotb

As the former co-anchor of NBC News' Today, Hoda Kotb became a staple in American homes, bringing her warmth, wit, and relatability to viewers daily for 17 years.

Health & Healthcare

Tom and Tricia’s Tips for Prioritizing Your Health

This time of year often comes with to-do lists that seem like they are a mile long, with items like spring cleaning, gardening, planning for graduations, and prepping for the summer often at the top. But what about your wellness screenings — have you completed those yet?

Environment

AEG’s Erik Distler Leads Sustainability Conversations During Earth Month

As a leader in sports and live entertainment, AEG has been on a mission since 2008 to minimize its environmental impact across its music, sports, ticketing, and real estate portfolios, embedding sustainability into the core of its business operations.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Recognition of our Company
    As the leading sports and live music company in the world, we recognize our responsibility to provide industry leadership and to conduct our business...
  2. Climate Stabilization
    SCS is working to advance climate accounting and reporting based on the latest climate science to help stabilize climate below temperature thresholds...
  3. Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games
    The vision of Paris 2024 Paris 2024 will see a new vision of Olympism in action, delivered in a unique spirit of international celebration. We will...
  4. Carton Council
    Formed in 2009, the Carton Council is an industry organization committed to growing carton recycling in the U.S. By promoting both recycling...
  5. Recognition of our Company
    As the leading sports and live music company in the world, we recognize our responsibility to provide industry leadership and to conduct our business...
  6. First Responder Programming
    At Motorola Solutions, our customers are everyday heroes, and our philanthropic arm, the Motorola Solutions Foundation is dedicated to paying it...
  7. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  8. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  9. Fifth Third Day 2025
    Fifth Third Bank’s nearly 19,000 employees celebrate the annual “Fifth Third Day” by volunteering and donating to fight food insecurity within their...
  10. Accelerating access to healthcare technology
    We believe technology can help close the world’s health gaps. By putting people first, we find new ways to advance health while reducing costs. And...
  11. Innovation & Sustainable Solutions
    Chemours chemistry is essential to our daily lives, global commerce, and the future. Our commitment to product sustainability drives us to innovate...
  12. Social Impact at Mastercard
    At Mastercard, we’re powering economies and empowering people, building a sustainable economy where everyone prospers.
  13. GoDaddy | Microbusiness
    They're the people who build websites, run restaurants, and offer classes online. But their impact has gone largely unnoticed. Our mission is to...
  14. GoDaddy | Microbusiness
    They're the people who build websites, run restaurants, and offer classes online. But their impact has gone largely unnoticed. Our mission is to...
  15. Drawdown Georgia
    Informed by Project Drawdown, the world’s leading resource for climate solutions, Drawdown Georgia is the first state-centered effort to crowdsolve...