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Diversity & Inclusion

Dow's First-ever GAAN Champions Write the History That They Want to See

Although history is typically measured by big moments, history is made every day by people who recognize they can make a difference.

Health & Healthcare

Tork Helps Restaurants Meet Guests' Hygiene Expectations

The award-winning Tork Xpressnap® dispenser range – a fully enclosed napkin system that protects napkins from dirt, spills and unnecessary contact – supports restaurants in making their guests feel safer and promotes better hygiene practices.

Media & Communications

“Sustainable Investing” or Just Plain “Investing” - Where Are We in 2021? Important Milestones Provide Answers...

We have traveled a far distance over the past four decades, beginning with “ethical” and “faith-based” and the more frequent “socially responsible investing”, morphing over time into “sustainable & responsible investing” and on to “ESG investing”.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Somewhere Beyond the Plastic Bag Lies the Future of Retail

Through our engagement in the Beyond the Bag Initiative, and our own endeavors in Mexico and Vermont, we’re working hard to accelerate the pace of innovation and viable, sustainable solutions to replace single-use plastic bags.

Events, Media & Communications

The Virtual Conversation Continues Throughout 2021: Introducing 3BL Forum: Brands Taking Stands - LIVE!

Following the success of the first-ever 3BL Virtual Forum in October, 3BL Media is pleased to announce a new digital experience to continue the conversation around bold corporate action and activism on today's most pressing issues.

Energy

Jump-Starting Electric Vehicle Charging in New Jersey

PSE&G is helping to put New Jersey on the road to clean-running electric vehicles.

Energy

Construction Set to Begin on Enbridge's Third Offshore Wind Project in France

Construction is about to start on the 448-MW Calvados offshore wind project, Enbridge’s third offshore wind farm in France, as the project secures a key investment milestone.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Truist Foundation Awards FIU's College of Business $1.7 Million to Expand Financial Literacy Program

The Truist Foundation has awarded a $1.7 million grant to Florida International University’s College of Business (FIU Business) to expand the reach of a high school financial literacy program to school systems across the U.S.

Health & Healthcare

Health Equity at Alexion

As a leader in rare disease, it is our responsibility to lead critical conversations with stakeholders and other members of the rare disease community. Health equity is one of those conversations.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

International Paper Named One of the 2021 World's Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere for the 15th Consecutive Year

International Paper has been recognized by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as one of the 2021 World’s Most Ethical Companies.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Owens Corning's Approach to Building the Circular Economy

In the past, manufacturers used a straightforward, linear model to produce their goods: extract raw materials, build the products, discard the waste, and throw everything away when it’s no longer in use.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

VF Corporation Named One of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere for Fifth Consecutive Year

Recognition honors those companies that understand the importance of leading, making values-based decisions, and their overall commitment to integrity

Responsible Production & Consumption

Watch Energea Spotlight: Producing Food for Your Neighbors

Ian Gibson runs an organic vegetable and flower farm in Higganum, CT. A thoughtful use of space, solar powered irrigation and a minimal use of equipment and chemical inputs makes Ian's farm the perfect model of sustainability for the farming industry

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Republic Services Named to Barron's 100 Most Sustainable Companies List

Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) has been named to Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies list for the third time, highlighting the Company’s efforts to benefit key stakeholders

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Rockwell Automation Named One of the 2021 World's Most Ethical Companies for the 13th Time

Rockwell Automation was recognized by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as one of the 2021 World’s Most Ethical Companies.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Ecolab Named One of World's Most Ethical Companies for 15th Consecutive Year

Ecolab has again been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices.

Environment

Cambium Carbon Cuts Waste, Builds Green Future

There are countless ways trees benefit urban communities and society as a whole, but they also come with a built-in hindrance: They are expensive.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Pro Bono Perspectives S3E4: Jerome Tennille, Marriott International

Jerome Tennille, Manager of Social Impact & Volunteerism at Marriott International, joins host Danielle Holly for a dynamic conversation on the state of volunteering and employee engagement.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Camden and Discovery Education Launch New PK-12 Partnership Supported by the Subaru

New Jersey’s Camden City School District (CCSD) today launched a new, multi-year partnership with Discovery Education supporting PK-12 education.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Northern Trust Included on Fortune Magazine's List of the World's Most Admired Companies in 2021

Northern Trust is honored to be included on Fortune Magazine's list of the World's Most Admired Companies in 2021.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Benevity's Goodness Matters Industry Conference Announces An All-Star Speaker Lineup

Keynote speakers at Goodness Matters 2021 are Ericka Huggins, Luvvie Ajayi Jones and Bryan de Lottinville with other acclaimed sessions from Albertsons and AFI, Apple, Google, Microsoft, SAP and many more!

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

ImpactAssets' Tenth IA 50 Impact Fund Listing Reveals Growing Market and Innovative Managers

ImpactAssets releases Tenth IA 50 impact fund manager showcase revealing growing market and innovative fund managers.

Health & Healthcare

Giving Kids With Heart Failure a Brighter Future

A few years ago, Katrina Sellens — 14 and hungry for Thanksgiving leftovers — stood there in a familiar spot: Surveying the fridge for something to eat.

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