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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Eastman and UPM Partner to Develop a Novel Paper-Based Food Packaging Solution

Eastman’s Solus™ additives have co-created a flexible, food-safe packaging solution with UPM Specialty Papers.

Diversity & Inclusion

At HARMAN, Inspiration in Every Tradition

A holiday that honors the memories and legacies of loved ones who have passed. This vibrant celebration goes beyond remembrance; it embodies connection, gratitude, and unity across generations.

Energy

Eaton and Treehouse Form Strategic Collaboration To Accelerate Mass Adoption of EV Charging and Electrification in U.S. Homes

Intelligent power management company Eaton announces a collaboration with Treehouse to enable high-quality, cost-effective and code-compliant residential electrification projects.

Social Impact & Volunteering

U.S. Bank Helps Build 30 Habitat for Humanity Homes in St. Paul

On a stretch of land on the east side of St. Paul, Minnesota, thousands of volunteers recently swung hammers instead. And among them were 150 U.S. Bank employees who participated in Habitat for Humanity’s 2024 Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter work Project.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Mary Kay’s Global Commitment to Advancing Women’s Entrepreneurship and Leadership

Mary Kay stands at the forefront of change, not only championing the cause of women but also recognizing the immense power women entrepreneurs hold in shaping our global and local economies and driving meaningful change in sustainability efforts.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Cascale’s Colin Browne Urges Leaders into Action at Global Enterprise Executive Leadership Forum

Green Infrastructure

Veolia Awarded Operations and Maintenance Contract for the City of Toronto’s Dufferin Anaerobic Digestion Facility

Veolia announced today that it has been awarded a contract to assume operations and maintenance of the City of Toronto’s Dufferin organics processing facility.

Green Infrastructure

Veolia Obtient Un Contrat D’Exploitation Et De Maintenance Pour L’Installation De Digestion Anaérobie, Dufferin, de la Ville De Toronto

Veolia a annoncé aujourd’hui l’obtention d’un contrat pour l’exploitation et la maintenance de l’installation de traitement des matières organiques, Dufferin, de la ville de Toronto.

Environment

Mastercard: Meet the Climatologist Mitigating Extreme-Weather Risk All Over the Map

A landlocked city nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, Asheville simply wasn’t prepared for the unusual dangers Helene would have on its infrastructure. But Eck’s job is to make sure Mastercard is.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Baker Tilly Case Study: Consulting Organization Undergoes Organizational Redesign

With more than 8,000 employees located in 33 countries, the company provides advanced technology solutions designed to assist clients across the business cycle.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Another Huge Milestone: Georgia-Pacific Produces 2 Billion Recyclable Padded and Unpadded Mailers

In little more than a year after producing its 1 billionth padded and unpadded mailers, Georgia-Pacific has produced its 2 billionth EarthKraft™ recyclable mailer.

Events, Media & Communications

ScottsMiracle-Gro: NHSA Fall Garden Storytime

As part of the educational curriculum supported through The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation, National Head Start Association (NHSA) Fall Storytime is almost here. 2024 Fall Garden Storytime will take place live on November 14 at 1 p.m. EST.

Innovation & Technology

Duke Energy Innovates for Expedited Restoration

AIR is a tool that expedited restoration efforts during Hurricanes Helene and Milton. It was built in-house by Duke Energy Corporation employees who have a massive stake in the communities they serve because they live in them.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Beyond Philanthropy: The Cisco Foundation’s Commitment to Thriving Communities

For over 25 years, the Cisco Foundation has been on a mission to shape the future through a deeply held commitment to the greater good.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Entergy Arkansas’ the Power To Care Golf Classic Secures More Than $250,000 for Vulnerable Customers

The 20th annual The Power to Care Charity Golf Classic sponsored by Entergy Arkansas held recently raised more than $126,000 to help older and disabled customers pay their electric bills.

Research, Reports & Publications

Bath & Body Works Wins ESG Report of the Year

Bath & Body Works was recognized by the ESG & Sustainability Awards with the ESG Report of the Year award for its second annual Environmental, Social and Governance report.

Research, Reports & Publications

The Challenge of Greenwashing

Throughout this report, we explore the risks that unsubstantiated and misleading sustainability information can trigger for both corporates and governments.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

NBCUniversal Productions Earn Awards for Sustainability On-Screen and Behind the Scenes at the 2024 EMA Awards

NBCUniversal joined the 34th Annual EMA Awards, an annual celebration of sustainable production and environmental messaging in media, hosted by the Environmental Media Association.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

During COP29, Action Against Hunger Fights for Climate Resilience

This year, global leaders are gathering at the annual United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) to discuss new and innovative ways to tackle climate change and prevent global temperatures from further rising.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Achieving Greater Together at Northern Trust

Employees from Northern Trust locations around the world participated in events such as painting a shelter in India, beach clean-ups in Australia, caring for shelter dogs throughout the U.S. and delivering food to the elderly in the U.K.

Research, Reports & Publications

2024 Global Governance Pulse Report

Review the results from a survey that gathered data from over 870 board members, executives, and governance professionals across organizations and industries globally.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Tech Neutrality Is the Growth Path Into the Next Era of Smarter, Cleaner Power

The greatest opportunity Cummins has to meet our environmental goals is by continuing to execute Destination Zero, our commitment to sustainability and helping our customers navigate the energy transition while growing our business.

Research, Reports & Publications

Cascale, Worldly Publish Analysis on California’s Climate Laws

Cascale (formerly the Sustainable Apparel Coalition), the global nonprofit alliance for the consumer goods industry, and Worldly, the planet’s most comprehensive sustainability data insights platform, have published an analysis of California’s new climate laws.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Urel Martinez, Chief Revenue Officer for AEG's LA Galaxy Recognized by Hispanic Executive Magazine on 2024 List of Latinos in Sports

Sports have long served as a catalyst for inspiration, unity, and community empowerment. The influence of Latino leaders in this arena is more significant than ever, reshaping the landscape and redefining what it means to lead in sports.

Innovation & Technology

First Photorealistic AI Avatar for People Living With Alzheimer’s and Dementia Launched by Lenovo and Innovations in Dementia

At Lenovo Tech World, Lenovo™ in collaboration with Innovations in Dementia, launched Alzheimer’s Intelligence, a photorealistic 3D avatar with custom AI based on the lived experiences of people with dementia and Alzheimer’s.

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