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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

SRI and ESG Investors on Advocacy and Shareholder Engagement

Impact investors and investment managers collectively controlling $2.0 trillion in assets filed or co-filed shareholder resolutions on ESG issues like corporate political activity, fair labor and equal employment, climate change.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Ecolab Again Named to Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index

Ecolab, the global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services, has been named to Bloomberg’s Gender-Equality Index for a second consecutive year. Ecolab is among 380 companies included in the 2021 Gender Equality Index.

Innovation & Technology

Tetra Pak Calls for Collaborative Innovation to Tackle Sustainability Challenges in the Food Packaging Industry

Tetra Pak has introduced a new collaborative innovation model with leading paperboard producers, a move aimed at tackling the food packaging industry’s sustainability challenges.

Innovation & Technology

Turning Data into Action

Leveraging smart infrastructure to enable data-driven utility operations has long been a work in progress, and advancement has been uneven.

Research, Reports & Publications

ACCP Releases Making the Case for CSR Toolkit; Builds Business Case for Corporate Social Responsibility

The Association of Corporate Citizenship Professionals (ACCP) today released Making the Case for CSR, a toolkit aimed at corporate citizenship professionals.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Meet the Next-Gen Female Farmers

Empowering women is one of the ways Nestle is helping to improve lives in coffee-growing communities. Read Dorotee's story and learn about sustainability at Nescafe.

Environment

Dow and The Nature Conservancy: 10 Years of Collaborating on the Business Case for Nature

Ten years ago, The Nature Conservancy and Dow came together to answer a basic question: How can we work together to make the business case for nature?

Sustainable Development Goals

Takeda Achieved Carbon Neutrality in 2020

Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited announced that it achieved carbon neutrality in its value chain for its fiscal year 2019.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Ferrero Partners With Sourcemap for the Tracing of Its Hazelnut Value Chain

Sourcemap, a leading provider of supply chain mapping, traceability and transparency solutions for companies across multiple industries, is pleased to announce a new partnership with Ferrero.

Health & Healthcare

Ukko Secures USD 40 Million in Series B Funding Led by Leaps by Bayer to Overcome Food Allergies and Sensitivities

Ukko, a biotech company with the mission to eliminate food allergies and sensitivities, today announced USD 40 million in new Series B funding. Ukko harnesses artificial intelligence (AI) and protein engineering to develop healthier food...

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Facing Up to a New-Normal Future

School life has been profoundly affected by the pandemic. CLP has been going out into the community to help children adapt and cope with the impact of COVID-19.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Axiom Materials Receives Carbon Neutrality Certification

Axiom Materials Inc., a global leader in composites materials is pleased to announce it has received the Carbon Neutrality Certification for calendar year 2019, demonstrating its commitment to corporate social responsibilities and contributing to reinforcing the sustainable future of our world.

Diversity & Inclusion

Medtronic Releases Second Annual Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity Report

As a global leader in healthcare technology, Medtronic understands that an inclusive workplace is one of the keys to unlocking the potential of its people and creating innovative technologies and solutions for patients around the world.

Innovation & Technology

CNH Industrial Takes Over Leadership of AgGateway

CNH Industrial N.V. has assumed leadership of AgGateway, a non-profit organization that seeks to solve the digital challenges of agriculture, by transforming data into value.

Responsible Production & Consumption

How We're Developing Packaging Solutions for a Sustainable Future

As a global nutrition company, environmental sustainability is an integral part of Herbalife Nutrition’s innovation strategy. They are focused on developing new product packaging solutions that are safe, functional and environmentally friendly...

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Nominations for the 2021 Responsible CEO of the Year Awards, Lifetime Achievement Award Open

Responsible corporate leadership has taken on a whole new meaning.

Innovation & Technology

Arrow Electronics Update: Technology Project Helps Coffee Growers Increase Revenue

A blockchain project supported by Arrow Electronics has increased revenue for Honduran coffee growers and helped them establish long-term buying relationships.

Health & Healthcare

Medtronic: Building Crisis-Resistant Healthcare Systems in a Post-COVID World

“As we move forward, we’re talking about continuing to improve outcomes, continuing to lower costs, and at the same time improve access,” said Martha.

Green Infrastructure

Co-founder of Black Lives Matter, Opal Tometi, Joins International Living Future Institute Board of Directors

Opal Tometi has joined the Board of Directors for the International Living Future Institute, the organization announced today.

Education

Empowering Students and Educators To Learn and Teach From Virtually Anywhere

There has been a rapid transition in education, from classroom learning for the majority of students to remote learning. This unprecedented shift has revealed many challenges that further expand the homework gap.

Environment

Quantis Launches geoFootprint, a Tool Accelerating Sustainable Agriculture by Harnessing the Power of Satellite Imagery

Leading sustainability consulting firm Quantis launches geoFootprint, the first tool to use satellite imagery to visualize the environmental impact of crops on an interactive world map for smarter, science-driven decision making on sustainability.

Research, Reports & Publications

Introducing Porter Novelli's 2021 Business of Cancel Culture Study

This week, we are proud to launch Porter Novelli’s 2021 Business of Cancel Culture Study. This research aims to help us understand the mechanics of cancel culture.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Another Record-breaking Year for Employee Safety at Sappi North America

This past year was very special for safety in Sappi North America (SNA).

Responsible Production & Consumption

Coffee's Great Hope

Nestle's Nescafe Youth Initiative provides training in coffee production, good agricultural practices, product quality, digital skills, business acumen and valuable self-confidence to strengthen employability. Read Cesar's story in full.

Innovation & Technology

Have You Tried Turning Your House Off and On Again?

Tackling home improvement projects in a smart home requires more than being handy with a hammer and screwdrivers. You also need to be comfortable troubleshooting connectivity and firmware issues.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Fifth Third’s Neighborhood Program
    Fifth Third has a proven track record of success in community development through its neighborhood program, which creates and implements innovative...
  2. 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...
  3. Communities and People
    Employees are our most valued resource and are at the center of everything we do. Their talent, diversity, and commitment are crucial to our...
  4. Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG)
    The business landscape is reorienting itself and you can almost hear priorities shifting toward change-readiness and the bigger picture. And in this...
  5. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  6. Forests
    Managing our forests sustainably and protecting water, wildlife, and species at risk.
  7. 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...
  8. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  9. Subaru Love Promise: Community
    Subaru is dedicated to supporting those who need it the most in our communities. From donating food to Feeding America, providing essential items to...
  10. IWBI | WELL Building Standard
    Our built environment can shape our habits and choices, regulate our sleep-wake cycle, drive us toward healthy and unhealthy choices, and passively...
  11. Scotts Miracle-Gro | Environment Improvement
    Earth's beauty and resources should be appreciated now and preserved for generations to come. Discover the stewardship initiatives underway to protect...
  12. Opportunity for All
    At Trane Technologies, uplifting our communities and workforce is the key to our continued success. We focus on broadening access to education...
  13. 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...
  14. Investing in our Communities
    We invest in sustainable community outcomes that improve lives.
  15. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...