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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Gildan Partners With the Santo Domingo Water Fund To Enhance Water Conservation Efforts in the Dominican Republic

Gildan is pleased to share that as part of its Next Generation ESG strategy, the Company has signed an agreement with the Santo Domingo Water Fund (FASD).

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Groundwater Plume Analytics® Earns Top Product of the Year Award From Environment + Energy Leader

WSP USA, one of the world's leading environmental, engineering and professional services firms, received a Top Product of the Year Award in the Environment + Energy Leader Awards program for the firm’s Groundwater Plume Analytics® technology.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

American Airlines Is Committed To Caring for People on Life's Journey

A message from American Airlines CEO

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Investing in the Transition to a More Sustainable Economy

We should not underestimate the immensity of this challenge, transitioning from a depletive economic model to a more circular, restorative economic model.

Research, Reports & Publications

NRG Energy 2021 Sustainability Report: Year at a Glance

We strive for a rich, inclusive culture where everyone benefits from a range of strengths and perspectives. All brands encompass our diverse and unified NRG team.

Events, Media & Communications

Announcing the Workplace Dignity, Purpose, and Fulfillment Virtual Conference With FromDayOne

CyberGrants to be a Title Sponsor of @FD1conference covering workplace dignity, purpose, and fulfillment.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

T. Rowe Price Named to Forbes’ “Best Employers for Women 2022” List

T. Rowe Price (NASDAQ-GS: TROW) proudly announced that it was named to Forbes’ Best Employers for Women 2022. It joins the ranks of 400 other companies across 24 industries. This is the first time the organization has received this designation.

Diversity & Inclusion

Olympic Solidarity and International Federations Launch Joint Programme To Support High- Performance Female Coaches

While Tokyo 2020 broke new ground as the most gender-balanced Olympic Games to date, with 48 per cent female participation, there is still a long way to go towards gender equality when it comes to female coaches and officials.

Diversity & Inclusion

HBCUS, Industry Partners Launch Initiative To Diversify and Strengthen Cybersecurity Workforce

To address the urgent cybersecurity talent needs in the U.S., Advancing Minorities' Interest in Engineering (AMIE) announced a new collaboration to support cybersecurity education at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

C2C4C: Back on the Road and Bigger Than Ever

Nearly a decade ago, the first Coast 2 Coast 4 Cancer cycling event began with 53 employees riding 3,000 miles across the U.S. to honor loved ones impacted by cancer by raising funds for cancer research.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Sands Highlights Sustainable Food Progress in Conjunction With United Nations Sustainable Gastronomy Day on June 18

Managing food waste is also a key part of Sands’ sustainable food strategy, and efforts range from waste prevention to diversion strategies. Resorts work to keep food waste out of landfills through a myriad of steps.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Tractor Supply Company Foundation Makes $300,000 Commitment To Support Conservation Efforts

Rural lifestyle retailer will invest $150,000 each in Ducks Unlimited and Trout Unlimited over the next three years to enhance conservation projects

Environment

Breeding a More Resilient Yam in West Africa

In many tropical countries, yams are known as the “king of crops.” Worldwide, they’re the fourth most utilized root and tuber crop—after potatoes, cassavas, and sweet potatoes—and they feed hundreds of millions of people.

Research, Reports & Publications

United Rentals Releases 2021 Corporate Responsibility Report

United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE: URI), the world’s largest equipment rental company, today announced the release of its tenth Corporate Responsibility Report documenting progress in 2021.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KeyBank Foundation Supports Pittsburgh Promise with $500,000 Grant

The KeyBank Foundation announced it has invested $500,000 in The Pittsburgh Promise to support the organization’s vision of equipping urban youth with the tools they need to reach post-secondary success, as well as driving economic growth in the region.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Women's Foundation of the South Celebrates Its Anniversary and Urges Black Philanthropists to Support Black-Led Non-Profits In Honor of Black Philanthropy Month this August

Women’s Foundation of the South exists to improve futures for women and girls of color in the South by supporting both women-of-color-led nonprofits who do the same and women of color entrepreneurs.

Education

Subaru Supports Students in High-Need Schools With Launch of Subaru Loves Learning Month

Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that in support of its belief that all students deserve an equal and fair opportunity for a quality education, the automaker will dedicate August to helping reduce the inequity that exists in classrooms

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Summer of Scams: Learn the Telltale Signs

NEWARK, N.J., July 27, 2022 /3BL Media/ - Just like the summer itself, scammers are turning up the heat, pretending to be PSE&G or impersonating prominent area utilities, and threatening to turn off service for nonpayment.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Kimberly-Clark Recognized as One of the 2022 World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere

Kimberly-Clark announced that it was once again named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere for the fourth consecutive year.

Social Impact & Volunteering

How Your Company Can Take Climate Action Now

Be part of the movement toward a cleaner, safer future. Encourage your employer to put the considerable weight of their resources, capital, and talent behind climate action by taking part in skills-based volunteering with sustainability nonprofits.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Esdec Solar Group Announces Strategic Investment from Blackstone

Esdec Solar Group B.V., a leader in rooftop solar mounting systems, has received a significant strategic investment from funds managed by Blackstone Energy Partners and Blackstone private equity.

Events, Media & Communications

Land Betterment's Director, Jennifer Crandall Is Featured in Smart Lifebites

Land Betterment Corporation is proud to share that Jennifer Crandall is featured in Smart Lifebites, an interactive online gathering of ideas and information, providing knowledge to living a healthier lifestyle.

Green Infrastructure

Enbridge Secures Stake in Woodfibre LNG Facility in BC

Woodfibre LNG will be one of the cleanest LNG facilities in North America, powered by renewable hydroelectricity from the BC grid. The facility will take natural gas produced in BC, cool it to liquid form and export it across the globe.

Diversity & Inclusion

D&I Weekly News Round-Up: Fairness, Neurodiversity and More

When employees feel they are being treated fair, their performance can improve by up to 26%, and retention by up 27%. So what can organizations do to provide a fair workplace?

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

From the Fifth Third 2021 ESG Report: Awards & Accolades

Fifth Third Bank’s ESG efforts were recognized between Jan. 1, 2021 and June 30, 2022, and shared in the Company’s 2021 Environmental, Social and Governance Report.

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