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Health & Healthcare

Alcohol Use Disorder Doesn’t Discriminate

Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) does not discriminate. But some communities are disproportionately affected.

Energy

Vogtle 3 & 4 Nuclear Units Take Significant Steps Toward Operations

Georgia Power announced it has achieved another important milestone for the new nuclear units under construction at its Vogtle 3 & 4 nuclear expansion project near Waynesboro, Ga.

Sustainable Development Goals

International Paper on Improving Their Climate Impact

International Paper plays a significant role in responding to the global climate challenge, and our commitment to improve our climate impact is considerable in its potential.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Podcast: Lessons From the Future of CSR and Corporate Volunteering

Jen gives you a glimpse into the future of corporate philanthropy as she explains how to tap into every employee’s unique potential.

Environment

National Leaders in Climate, Health & Justice Join the International Living Future Institute Board of Directors

Mark Chambers of Earth Alliance, Heather Henriksen, Harvard University Chief Sustainability Officer, Julie Hiromoto, HKS Principal, and Adrianna Quintero, long-time energy and equity advocate, join International Living Future Institute Board of Directors

Health & Healthcare

Supporting the Health and Wellness of Vulnerable Children and Families

Sesame Workshop is on a “quest for health equity.” The global nonprofit organization and its beloved characters, backed by their tremendous decades-long child development expertise, will partner with Q4HE to serve young children and families.

Education

Solving the World’s Tough Problems Through STEM

Nitya Jakka of Aurora, Illinois, has developed a way to ensure more produce makes it to store shelves. Her company, Terraclu, uses sensors to track crops’ output of ethylene, the gas released as they ripen.

Sustainable Development Goals

Earth Week 2023: Walmart Continues Momentum in Journey Toward Regeneration

Guided by our purpose to help people save money and live better, Walmart aims to operate in a more regenerative way – making a net positive difference for people and the planet in all we do, including sourcing products for our customers.

Environment

Sustainability SmartPod: A Conversation With American Airlines Vice President of Sustainability Jill Blickstein

If you've flown on American Airlines recently, there's a chance your plane was fueled by a small amount of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

Research, Reports & Publications

Report on How COVID-19 Is Changing Companies’ Crisis & Change Management

The lessons learned from the pandemic will undoubtedly impact how businesses deal with future crises, which is the topic of a new research project led by Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose® (CECP) for release in late 2023.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Welcoming Gloria Mirrione to the Acre Team As Our New Executive Director and Head of Sustainable Finance & Impact Investing for the Americas

We’re thrilled to be welcoming Gloria Mirrione to Acre today as our new Executive Director and Head of Sustainable Finance & Impact Investing, Americas.

Education

How Increased Access to STEM Education Can Curb Nigeria’s Teeming Youth Unemployment

IBM SkillsBuild is a free education program focused on underrepresented communities that helps adult learners, high school and university students, and faculty develop valuable new skills and access career opportunities.

Energy

The Science Behind Net Zero

The science is clear that human activity, primarily burning fossil fuels and massive deforestation, has accelerated climate change. Companies need to set science-based net-zero targets to limit global temperature rise to 1.5°C in alignment with the Paris Agreement.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Owens Corning Wants to Recycle 2 Million Tons of Shingles Per Year By 2030: Here’s How

Most people don’t spend much time thinking about their roofs, but a home is quite literally a roof over our heads.

Environment

The Importance of Earth Month at Leidos

Leidos believes that a commitment to the environment is our responsibility as an ethical company and is critical to our business performance.

Green Infrastructure

Major Corporate and Public Fleets Offer Recommendations to State Leaders for the Deployment of Electric Vehicle Infrastructure

A letter sent today to state departments of transportation on behalf of the Ceres Corporate Electric Vehicle Alliance and NAFA Fleet Management Association urged state officials to strongly consider commercial and public fleets in their plans for electric vehicle charging

Environment

Entergy Grants Now Available to Support Environmentally Beneficial Projects

As we celebrate Earth Month, Entergy remains steadfast in our commitment to creating a cleaner, more resilient energy future for our customers and communities.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Bread Financial Awards $1 Million in Grants to 21 Organizations to Improve Financial Wellness and Promote Economic Stability

Bread Financial announced a total of $1 million in grants that have been awarded to help low to moderate income consumers across the United States.

Environment

Eaton First in Its Industry To Join the Health Sector Climate Pledge

Intelligent power management company Eaton announced it has joined the White House and Department of Health and Human Services Health Sector Climate Pledge to accelerate healthcare decarbonization and environmental resilience.

Environment

Biodiversity in Rayonier Forests: Protecting a Vast Array of Ecosystems

At Rayonier, we’re not only in the business of timber production: we provide and protect a variety of expansive, diverse habitats. Through a carefully-managed harvesting and replanting cycle, working forests are composed of a mosaic of forest ages.

Environment

Spotlight on Henkel's Employee Sustainability Action Team (eSAT)

Henkel’s employee Sustainability Action Team (eSAT) aims to create a culture of sustainability at Henkel by enabling employees and stakeholders to live their best lives, while leaving a minimal impact on the environment.

Energy

What American Early Technology Adopters Really Think About Climate-Related Future Challenges

Early tech adopters in the US expect connectivity and Information and Communications Technology (ICT) to be critical solutions enabling us to live in a warmer world.

Diversity & Inclusion

'Deputized To Be Change Agents': How Mastercard Is Working To Move the Needle on Gender Equity

Global gender equality is three centuries away, according to the United Nations, though equity in the workplace could be achieved in half that time.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Covia’s Community Investment: 2022 Year in Review

Every year, Covia is committed to being a leading provider of high-performance mineral and material solutions and a driver for positive change.

Innovation & Technology

New Research Commissioned by Qualcomm Shows That Connected Mobility Solutions Could Reduce Emissions by Up to 18%

New research from The University of Kaiserslautern-Landau (RTPU), commissioned by Qualcomm Europe Inc., showcases the significant potential of connected vehicle applications to reduce CO2 emissions in the transportation sector.

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Sustainable Operations

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P&G | Environmental Sustainability

Environmental Responsibility: We’ve achieved 14 out of 16 of the environmental goals we set in 2010, and we will accelerate our progress as we work to...

Rethinking EHS Podcast

Join us as we travel the world to uncover real stories of impact—from landfills and energy transition to workplace safety, emerging contaminants, and...

AEG's Commitment to Social Impact and Volunteerism

AEG embraces its responsibility to enrich the lives of people in the communities around the world where we do business, and to use business to create...

LG Energy Efficiency

LG Electronics USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a $45 billion global force and...

Nutrition and Health

Focus on preventing and treating malnutrition across life stages. Highlights include early detection, community-based treatment (e.g., MUAC screening...

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...

KeyBank Foundation: Helping Communities Thrive through Education, Workforce Development, and Service

KeyBank Foundation helps build thriving communities by supporting organizations and programs that foster thriving students and a thriving workforce...

SustainabilityHQ.com Weekly Highlights

Highlighting the top news, commentary, and research for the week coming from SHQ. The highlights newsletter also spotlights one profiled organization...

IWBI | Environment, Social, Governance

IWBI | Environment, Social, Governance