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Innovation & Technology

The Future Is Digital: A Post-Pandemic Reality Check

Years before the pandemic, our customers were telling us they wanted easier online access to product and technical information. We listened and responded by completely reorganizing Dow.com with an elevated online product catalog available to all.

Events, Media & Communications

VERGE 22: The Leading Climate Tech Event

VERGE 22 is the leading climate tech event accelerating solutions to the most pressing challenges of our time.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Enbridge Is Working Together for Change

Enbridge and the First Nation Capital Investment Partnership (FNCIP) reached an agreement to advance the proposed Open Access Wabamun Carbon Hub (the Hub) west of Edmonton, Alberta.

Energy

Can You Dig It? Only if You Call 811 Before Starting

For National 811 Day, Aug. 11 (8/11), PSE&G reminds customers it is the law to dial 811 before starting an improvement project that involves digging.

Energy

WSP USA to Support NYC Clean Energy Transmission Project

High-voltage transmission line bringing hydropower-generated electricity from Canada to New York City is the largest underground project of its kind ever attempted in North America.

Research, Reports & Publications

Stewards of Life Out Here: Creating a Sustainable Planet

Tractor Supply believes a sustainable planet begins with a healthy environment, properly managed resources and vibrant communities. Our journey began with understanding our impact on one of the most pressing issues of our lifetime—climate change.

Innovation & Technology

AI and Privacy: Everything You Need To Know About Trust and Technology

We have the Ericsson Ethics Guideline for Trustworthy AI, which itself has its foundations in the EU’s own guidelines for trustworthy AI. This EU guideline highlights three key elements for AI and how we build trustworthiness.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

CSR Intern Reflections: Researching the Corporate Journey From Voluntary to Mandatory ESG Reporting

Keysight is a company that has long recognized the importance of sustainability and ethical governance and ‘Social Responsibility’ is among the core values of the company’s leadership model.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Quest Diagnostics Named a "Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion" for Fifth Consecutive Year

Quest Diagnostics announced it has been named to the 2022 Disability Equality Index® (DEI) Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion by Disability: IN and the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD).

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Boston Scientific Recognized by Seramount's Best Companies for Multicultural Women

We’re proud to be recognized as one of Seramount, part of EAB's Best Companies for Multicultural Women.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Deckers Brands Partners With Magoo’s Shoes To Outfit Children From the United Boys & Girls Club of Santa Barbara County

The Deckers Brand Showcase, along with team members from our Ventura, Camarillo and New York retail stores, teamed up with Magoo’s Shoes to outfit 200 underserved children from The United Boys & Girls Club of Santa Barbara County.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

A Free Home Provides a Strong Foundation for a Veteran

The partnership works like this: Truist sources homes from its real estate–owned inventory, and then MWSF identifies veterans who’d be a good fit. The 1,380-square-foot, one-story house on a quiet street was great for Long, who is single.

Research, Reports & Publications

NRG Energy 2021 Sustainability Report: A Business Structure for Sustainability Success

We are committed to leading our sector in sustainability transparency and disclosure, and we follow the leading globally accepted frameworks and standards to provide key information to all our stakeholders.

Energy

Baker Hughes Acquires Power Generation Division of BRUSH Group To Enhance Its Electric Machinery Portfolio

Baker Hughes (Nasdaq: BKR) announced it has agreed to acquire the Power Generation division of BRUSH Group (“BRUSH”) from One Equity Partners.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

T. Rowe Price Leaders Named Most Influential Marylanders by The Daily Record

Rob Sharps, CEO and president of T. Rowe Price Group, and John Brothers, president of the T. Rowe Price Foundation, have been named to The Daily Record’s list of Most Influential Marylanders for 2022

Research, Reports & Publications

The Home Depot Announces Latest Carbon Emission Reductions, Supplier Diversity Spending Goal and Progress on Community Investments in 2022 ESG Report

The Home Depot reduced its combined Scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by approximately 172,000 metric tons in 2021, equivalent to taking more than 37,000 cars off the road for a year.

Green Infrastructure

IWBI Signature Interview Series: Health Leadership at Eden Park

IWBI sat down with Nick Sautner, Chief Executive Officer of Eden Park, to learn more about the stadium’s journey in achieving the WELL Health-Safety Rating—and what it means for fans.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Making Fertility Treatments Accessible for Employees

Kindbody benefit helps Medtronic employees find fulfillment.

Green Infrastructure

Senate Passage of Inflation Reduction Act Marks a Monumental Moment for U.S. Climate Action

Senate passage of Inflation Reduction Act marks a monumental moment for U.S. climate action.

Environment

Ceres Calls on Federal Banking Regulators To Strengthen Racial and Climate Equity in the Community Reinvestment Act

Ceres submitted comments today to the Federal Reserve Board of Governors (Fed), the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), and the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency urging the three agencies to modernize the Community Reinvestment Act

Education

Hispanic Scholars Receive Financial Support for STEM Studies and Research

The American Heart Association, the world’s leading nonprofit organization focused on longer, healthier lives for all, is committed to addressing the lack of diversity and Hispanic inclusion in healthcare careers.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Medtronic Provides New Pathways to Debt-Free Education

Medtronic Advancement Pathways and Skill-building — or MAPS — is a powerful new program for individuals in the U.S. and Puerto Rico to take control of their education and career development.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Olympic Refuge Foundation and IOC Refugee Olympic Team Honoured With 2022 Princess of Asturias Award for Sports

In recognition of the opportunity that they provide to the most vulnerable people around the world, the Princess of Asturias Foundation announced that it has awarded the Olympic Refuge Foundation and the IOC Refugee Olympic Team.

Diversity & Inclusion

How We're Holding Ourselves Accountable and Being Transparent in Our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Goals

In January of 2020, my team at Hershey made a bold and, frankly, scary decision.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Virent Named to 2022 List of Top 50 Hottest Projects in Advanced Bioeconomy

Virent Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Marathon Petroleum, was recently recognized by biofuels publication The Digest for its innovation and achievements in biobased fuels, chemicals, and materials by emerging companies.

Latest Campaigns

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    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...
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  9. Leading ESG & Sustainability Stewardship
    The new CNH continues on its longstanding path of excellence in sustainability, which is recognized by the foremost authorities.
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    Doing what we do best for those who need it most. When disaster strikes, and there’s not a moment to lose, our people mobilize the FedEx global fleet...