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Environment

EXCLUSIVE: After 32 Years, MAC Cosmetics Is Giving Its Recycling Program a Refresh

MAC estimates more than 660,000 pounds of product will be collected each year through the program, and that between 220,000 and 440,000 pounds will be recycled in the U.S. this year with Close the Loop.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Climbing for a Cause: Firefighters From Marathon Take On LA’s Famed Memorial Coliseum

Firefighters from Marathon Petroleum’s Los Angeles refinery returned to the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum this year to take part in a unique climbing event, Fight For Air Climb, that challenges people to take the stairs at iconic venues.

Environment

Griffith Foods: A Sweet Case for Honey

As brands start to explore more sustainable practices that acknowledge the environmental impact of honey production, bee-friendly farming techniques and even bee-free honey will continue to grow.

Research, Reports & Publications

LyondellBasell Details Accelerated Momentum in 2022 Sustainability Report

LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) today published its annual sustainability report titled, Unlocking Possibilities. The publication offers an in-depth review of the company's 2022 sustainability performance.

Diversity & Inclusion

Northern Trust Co-Presents and Sponsors LGBTQ+ Workplace Inclusion Event in Philippines

Northern Trust’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts are global and led by its leadership teams across the world. This strategy has placed conversations on DE&I and LGBTQ+ inclusion in our business and people priorities at the very top of our list.

Diversity & Inclusion

Equity in Tech: How To Increase Gender Diversity Across the Talent Pipeline

As a signatory of the United Nations Women’s Empowerment Principles and a global technology company, Lenovo is committed to advancing gender equality in the workplace, marketplace, and community.

Sustainable Development Goals

Covia’s Director of ESG Shares How Engagement Drives Results

We believe that through our Covia Values—Safety First, Be Different, Deliver on Promise, Act Responsibly—we can make a positive difference for our Team Members, the environment and our stakeholders.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

National Grid Opens Scholarship Applications for Diverse Engineering Students

Applications are now being accepted for National Grid’s “Charging Our Future” Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Engineering Scholarship Program for high school seniors and college students interested in pursuing engineering degrees and exploring rewarding careers in energy,

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE Recognize Dow for 3rd Consecutive Year Among 100 Best Companies To Work For®

Dow (NYSE: DOW) has earned a place on the Great Place to Work® and FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For® list for the third consecutive year, moving up ten places from #99 last year to #89.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Nasdaq Collaborates With World Federation of Exchanges on Launch of Green Equity Principles

After environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing has moved into the mainstream over the past couple of years, the World Federation of Exchanges (WFE) is launching the WFE Green Equity Principles, a global framework for identifying and appointing shares as green.

Education

Discovery Education Celebrates DNA Education on DNA Day With Curated Free Resources

Discovery Education presents a curated collection of free standards-aligned resources empowering educators nationwide to incorporate DNA education into teaching and learning in celebration of National DNA Day.

Sustainable Development Goals

FedEx Recognized As Environmental Leader in Transportation by JUST Capital

We are honored to have our environmental leadership in the transportation industry recognized by JUST Capital for Earth Day.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

3 Ways To Start Engaging in Corporate Social Responsibility

Every day, businesses are making a difference in the world by partnering with nonprofits, schools, advocacy groups, and other charitable organizations dedicated to public good.

Diversity & Inclusion

High School Branch Experience Gives Students Confidence in Future Successes

When Ruby Saldivar was a junior at Mountain View High School in El Monte, part of Los Angeles, and making plans for her senior year, one thing she set her eyes on was working at the Union Bank student branch at her school.

Environment

LA Galaxy Celebrates Earth Month With MLS Greener Goals Initiative

In celebration of Earth Month and MLS WORKS Annual Greener Goals Initiative, AEG’s LA Galaxy organized programming to engage and inspire the local community to take action to protect the planet.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Qualcomm's Approach to Operational Resilience

In 2022, we expanded our ISO 50001 certification to our Singapore and Wuxi manufacturing facilities. ISO 50001 is the global standard for energy management systems, which demonstrates the commitment of our leadership to efficiently use energy in our manufacturing facilities.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Rewards of Giving Back: Meet Erin Walsh-Beguin

I am a Director on the Talent Acquisition team, looking after all things Recruiting Operations (processes, tools, systems, projects, recruiting coordination, etc.). In 2021, the Employer Brand function came under my area of responsibility, as well.

Education

Sesame Workshop Launches New Resources To Help Children and Families Prepare for School and Life With Support From PNC Foundation

New resources created to help parents, caregivers, and educators enhance learning opportunities for children by celebrating their uniqueness, exploring how we’re all connected, and building awareness of community.

Environment

Clayton® Extends Its Partnership With the Arbor Day Foundation To Restore, Reforest Critical US Ecosystems

For the second year in a row, Clayton, a national builder of attainable housing, is partnering with the Arbor Day Foundation to plant over 1 million trees in strategic reforestation projects that span 11 states.

Education

Showcasing Hands-On Engineering at Community Science Events

At Keysight, our work to build a better planet involves investing in our communities and the future of science and engineering education. We support science events because they help students develop critical thinking skills and promote curiosity about how things work.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Home Depot Foundation To Fund More Than 750 New Housing Units for Veterans Facing Homelessness

The Home Depot Foundation will add more than 750 units of supportive housing for veterans facing homelessness through $10.4 million in grants to its nonprofit partners.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Nielsen Receives MRC Accreditation for Its National TV Audience Measurement Service

Nielsen, a leader in audience measurement, data and analytics, announced that it has met the Media Rating Council (MRC) accreditation standards for its National TV Audience Measurement service, once again becoming the only TV audience measurement provider to be accredited.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Inspiring Conversations: Truist Foundation Supports NCGrowth in Creating Sustainable and Equitable Opportunities

On a recent episode of Inspiring Conversations, Truist Foundation’s audio series with nonprofit leaders doing the work, Truist Foundation President Lynette Bell and Mark discuss and envision an economy that has opportunities for everyone to prosper.

Research, Reports & Publications

STMicroelectronics Publishes 2023 Sustainability Report

STMicroelectronics (NYSE:STM), a global semiconductor leader serving customers across the spectrum of electronics applications, today releases its annual sustainability report detailing 2022 performance, strategy, and ongoing action plans.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Building a Just and Regenerative Tomorrow With Forum for the Future

What does a sustainable future look like? Leading international sustainability nonprofit Forum for the Future works to tackle this very question.

Latest Campaigns

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    At AEG, we embrace inclusion and strive to create a workplace where our employees feel welcomed, valued and respected for the viewpoints, ideas...
  2. 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...
  3. AMD Environmental Sustainability
    Advancing sustainability across our operations, supply chain manufacturing and product stewardship
  4. 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...
  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. Healthy Spaces Podcast: Season 5
    Welcome to Season 5 of Healthy Spaces by Trane Technologies, the podcast where experts and disruptors explore how climate technology and innovation...
  7. Kingfisher Around the World
    The SCS Kingfisher certification mark is showing up on an increasing number of products around the world. It differentiates companies that are making...
  8. Impacting Today and Tomorrow
    What we do matters and our associates can expect opportunities to create real impact at work and in the community.
  9. International Paper | SUSTAINABLE OPERATIONS
    Vision 2030 Goal: Improve our climate impact and advance water stewardship
  10. Shared Goodness Promise - Hershey's ESG Progress
    The Hershey Company is committed to publishing annual environment, social, and governance reports that give updates on our publicly stated goals and...
  11. Sustainability by Antea Group
    At Antea Group, we believe the best sustainability programs integrate sustainability into core business practices, we identify and act on relevant...
  12. PSEG People & Communities
    PSEG is committed to improving the lives of our customers, our employees and the diverse communities we serve throughout New Jersey and Long Island...
  13. 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...
  14. 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...
  15. Sustainability- Carnival Corporation's Way of Doing Business
    Carnival’s approach to sustainability is a full-time commitment; it is not a cost of doing business, it is a way of doing business. We at Carnival...