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Diversity & Inclusion

Aramark Celebrates Young Leaders, Hosts Third Annual 40 Under 40 Awards

This week, in acknowledgment of the contributions and dedication of young professionals in its workplace, Aramark is recognizing its brightest, young talent with the third annual Aramark 40 Under 40 Awards, presented by the Aramark Young Professionals (AYP) ERG.

Environment

Covia Mitigating Carbon Footprint in Denmark

Operating in a country that is considered a hub for sustainable innovation, our Team Members in Denmark are leveraging cutting edge technologies to reduce our carbon footprint. In fact, the facility in Fredericia is targeting a 70% absolute reduction in GHG emissions by 2030.

Health & Healthcare

Quest’s Chicagoland Laboratory Hosts Americares Leaders During Lab Week

Quest Diagnostics is proud to support Americares in their efforts to improve health for people affected by poverty or disaster with a grant from Quest for Health Equity (Q4HE).

Education

IBM To Grant $5 Million In-Kind for Schools To Boost Cybersecurity, Together With Enhanced Skilling on AI

In response to the growing threat of ransomware attacks against schools around the world, IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced it will provide in-kind grants valued at $5 million to help address cybersecurity resiliency in schools.

Energy

How To Reduce Food Manufacturing Cost Through Energy Efficiency

The equation is simple: cut energy consumption and costs go down. The question for many food and beverage manufacturers is, what specifically to do and where to start?

Education

Meet the 2022 Latinx Students in Technology Scholarship Recipients

Cadence is thrilled to congratulate the recipients of the Latinx Students in Technology program by showcasing their outstanding achievements and inspirational stories with this fifth and final installment of the Diversity in Technology Scholarship blog series.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Three Things To Know As Demand for Mobile Workforce Development Solutions Grows in Our Communities

Many Americans face employment barriers, including low computer literacy, unreliable transportation, and lack of internet access. Simultaneously, employers are struggling to fill open positions with qualified candidates.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Tapestry, Inc., Recognized for Work in Social Impact and Community Investment, Named One of the 50 Most Community-Minded Companies in the US

Tapestry, Inc. oday was named by Points of Light a 2023 honoree of The Civic 50, recognizing the top community-minded companies in the United States.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Comcast RISE Provides Grant Packages to 500 More Small Businesses in Five Cities

Comcast announced a new round of businesses in five cities will receive grants through Comcast RISE, providing 500 more small businesses with comprehensive grant packages.

Diversity & Inclusion

Driving Economic Development Through a Diverse Supplier Base

We believe that diversity, equity and inclusion make us stronger, and it’s woven into all facets of our business. At Bath & Body Works, a diverse supplier base is a key element of how we put our DEI commitments into action.

Innovation & Technology

Supporting UK Children With Educational Needs Through Immersive Technology

Kate FitzGerald at Lenovo has been working with The Ridgeway School to refurbish their new sensory room using technology to create a safe, immersive experience for pupils.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Making Golf Accessible to All

Inspired by the 2022 Regions Tradition Celebrity Pro-Am participation of adaptive golfer Chris Biggins, Regions Disability Services and Outreach Manager Kathy Lovell worked with United Ability to get those with all abilities onto the greens.

Energy

Powering Up Electric Heavy-Duty Vehicles

Smokey tailpipe emissions may soon be a thing of the past, as the heavy transport vehicle market catches up with the electric car market to lower their contribution to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

Diversity & Inclusion

Sources of Encouragement: Meet Sathvika Shakhamuri

I’m Sathvika, and I work as a Software Engineer in the Customer Engagement Platform team at GoDaddy. I am also involved in the Employee Resource Group (ERG), GDAsians, as their events leader. In this role, I plan and organize events for our community members.

Education

STEM Student Makes Waves As Edison Scholar

Janna Lee is among 30 high school seniors across Southern California Edison’s service area selected as 2023 Edison Scholars. The annual Edison International program recognizes students who are committed to working toward positive change in the world.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Blackbaud Giving Fund Supports America’s Commitment to Philanthropy, Disbursing Over $682 Million in Donations in 2022

The Blackbaud Giving Fund disbursed funds from over 582,000 donors to more than 130,000 nonprofits globally in 2022.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Refreshed Committee Reflects Shift in Safety Culture at Fort Hills

The Fort Hills Cares Committee, a group made up of frontline workers and management representatives at our Fort Hills operations, has led a renewed focus on health and safety priorities across the site.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Episode 1 | Acre Transforms Talent Recruiting for Sustainable Investment

The latest episode of The Sustainable Finance Podcast is now live, featuring our very own Andy Cartland and Gloria Mirrione.

Events, Media & Communications

Building on SASB Standards for Global Sustainability Disclosure

The push to develop ESG and sustainability reporting standards that can be used globally is taking a big step forward with the announcement of two new standards by the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB).

Events, Media & Communications

Future-Ready Your Business: The Case for ESG & Climate in 2023 and Beyond

ESG and sustainability initiatives have been part of strategic business conversations for over a decade, but the last few years have seen a rapid increase in importance and attention.

Research, Reports & Publications

Updated Analysis Shows Dramatic Variation of Methane Emissions Among U.S. Oil and Gas Producers

Ceres and Clean Air Task Force, with analysis from ERM, today released the third annual report, Benchmarking Methane and other GHG Emissions of Oil and Natural Gas Production in the United States, which analyzes the production-based emissions of the largest oil and gas producers.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Military Appreciation Month: Four Associates Talk Service and Careers at The Home Depot

During Military Appreciation Month, we’re honored to share the stories of four associates who make up the 35,000 veterans and military spouses representing The Home Depot.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Better Care for a Better World With Kimberly-Clark

Each of Kimberly-Clark’s brands has a brilliant purpose that guides everything they do. From focusing on environmental impact to supporting and enabling women to break down barriers to opportunity, Kimberly-Clark equips its brands to provide Better Care for a Better World.

Environment

What Gets Measured, Gets Managed – Record, Report, and Act to Decarbonize Using SAP Sustainability Footprint Management

SAP Sustainability Footprint Management, a cloud-native solution built on SAP Business Technology Platform, enables enterprises to calculate and analyze their carbon footprint.

Research, Reports & Publications

Avantor® Releases 2023 Science for Goodness Sustainability Report

Avantor, Inc., a leading global provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the life sciences, advanced technologies and applied materials industries, today released its 2023 Sustainability Report.

Latest Campaigns

  1. FedEx Cares | Overall
    FedEx Cares is our global community engagement program and one way that we live out our purpose of connecting people and possibilities. Our goal is to...
  2. Enriching Women's Lives
    60 years ago, Mary Kay Ash created an unparalleled opportunity for women to define their own successes and control their own futures. Her vision of...
  3. Coach Foundation | Dream It Real
    To help break cycles of inequality, we empower the next generation to reach their full potential through higher education.
  4. 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...
  5. IWBI | Workplace Wellness
    A WELL Certified™ project has the potential to add measurable value to the health, well-being and happiness of people in the buildings. It can also...
  6. Cascale Events
    Cascale organizes and participates in a series of events, leveraging its position as a global convener of close to half the sector to bring together...
  7. AEG Celebrates Inclusion
    At AEG, we embrace inclusion and strive to create a workplace where our employees feel welcomed, valued and respected for the viewpoints, ideas...
  8. 2025 Global Inclusive Growth Summit
    This annual event hosted by the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth will explore how we can build strong growth and economic opportunity for all...
  9. Collaboration and Partnership
    Cascale shares updates on its strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders geared toward shifting the industry into one that gives back more than...
  10. AMD Environmental Sustainability
    Advancing sustainability across our operations, supply chain manufacturing and product stewardship
  11. AEG Celebrates Inclusion
    At AEG, we embrace inclusion and strive to create a workplace where our employees feel welcomed, valued and respected for the viewpoints, ideas...
  12. Whirlpool Corporation Diversity and Inclusion
    Celebrating D&I events, stories and wins
  13. Corporate Social Responsibility
    Gilead Sciences Corporate Social Responsibility
  14. Innovation & Sustainable Solutions
    Chemours chemistry is essential to our daily lives, global commerce, and the future. Our commitment to product sustainability drives us to innovate...
  15. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...