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Innovation & Technology

Innovative Agriculture and Construction Equipment Forging a More Sustainable Future

In this video, the company highlights their range of exciting, innovative products and concepts that are breaking new ground for the agriculture and construction industries.

Sustainable Development Goals

American Furthers Its Commitment to Sustainable Aviation Fuel

American Airlines announced it has finalized an agreement with biofuel company Gevo, Inc. for sustainable aviation fuel.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Fifth Third Executive Vice President Kala Gibson Named a 2022 Most Influential Black Executive in Corporate America by Savoy Magazine

Fifth Third Executive Vice President and Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer Kala Gibson has been named to Savoy’s 2022 Most Influential Black Executives in Corporate America compiled by Savoy magazine.

Diversity & Inclusion

CRB's DEI Council Meets To Discuss Equity and Inclusivity Within the Workplace

Our DEI Council recently met at our Raleigh, N.C. office to discuss CRB’s ongoing DEI journey and our work to make our company a more diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Ohio Student Earns Arrow Electronics Innovation Award for Environmentally Friendly Invention

Ohio eighth grader Tarun Batchu won the Arrow Electronics Innovation in Electronics Award at the 2022 U.S. Invention Convention Nationals competition June 3 at The Henry Ford in Dearborn, Mich.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Aramark Chef Cycles 200 Miles to Help End Childhood Hunger

In May 2022, about 100 top chefs and members of the culinary community in the U.S. and Canada pedaled their way through a 200-mile, two-day endurance event in California to raise awareness and fight hunger for underserved children.

Green Infrastructure

Wood You Believe: Mass Timber Leading a Renaissance in Modern Construction

Driven by demand for low-carbon buildings and enabled by advances in the manufacturing of engineered wood products, mass timber buildings are rapidly growing larger in size and capturing greater shares of construction markets.

Events, Media & Communications

10 Top Newsletters Addressing Key ESG Topics

Industry newsletters are a valuable resource for busy professionals. We’ve curated 10 of the top ESG newsletters covering the topics that matter to the world of sustainability and social progress.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

SheEO and PNC Team Up to Improve Access to Credit for Women

The global nonprofit provides interest-free loans to women-owned ventures from a revolving fund

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CSRHub Recognized as "Best for the World 2022” B Corp Honoree

CSRHub is honored to receive the governance award again for our corporate governance practices and ranks in the top 5% of 5,000 certified B Corps.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Solution to Your Engagement Challenges: Employee Resource Groups

The passionate people who form employee resource groups (ERGs), or affinity groups are part of a company's strategic lever to retain top talent, engage a new generation of workers that want to make a positive impact, and create a culture of belonging.

Energy

Expanding Access to Sustainable Fuels

Mobile energy delivery offers an easy, affordable method for increasing fleet sustainability and decarbonizing last-mile delivery.

Events, Media & Communications

Pekka Lundmark at Millennium Innovation Forum 2021

Nokia President and CEO Pekka Lundmark spoke at the Millennium Innovation Forum about how Nokia is helping the world act together to solve global challenges.

Events, Media & Communications

Takeaways From Panel Discussion at Sustainability Summit

I enjoyed hosting a panel discussion as part of the Semicon West Sustainability Summit, within Applied CEO Gary Dickerson’s keynote session. I’d like to highlight three key takeaways from the panel.

Events, Media & Communications

The Complications of Tracking Ambitious GHG Emissions Goals

Many companies are setting ambitious “Net Zero” GHG emissions goals to be reached by the Paris Climate Accord’s goal of 2050 (and some setting their goals even earlier).

Research, Reports & Publications

Yum China Releases First TCFD Report, Advancing Its Commitment to Climate Action

Aligned with Yum China’s commitment to driving towards net-zero value chain GHG emissions by 2050, the Company outlines in the report its approach to addressing climate-related risks and opportunities and highlights key progress it has made on climate action.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

From U.S. Army Guitarist to The Home Depot Sales Associate: John Moody Talks Music, Appliances and Career Growth

To his coworkers in Ogden, Utah, John Moody is known as a knowledgeable Home Depot associate who has been with the company for 15 years.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Support From Sands Helps the LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada Expand Health Care Services

Sands has provided critical funding to help The Center achieve its goal of expanding community health services, making contributions through Sands Cares, the company’s community engagement program in 2021 and 2022.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Driving Efficient & Sustainable Packaging: MilliporeSigma Releases Annual SMASH Packaging Plan Report

MilliporeSigma, the U.S. and Canada Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, is making further strides in its commitment to driving significant sustainability improvements in its packaging through its SMASH Packaging Plan.

Diversity & Inclusion

Franklin Templeton Celebrates LGBTQ+ Inclusion

Franklin Templeton’s Pride business resource group (BRG), in partnership with the firm’s specialist investment managers, hosted 21 events in honor of Pride Month, celebrated around the world each June.

Health & Healthcare

A Robot Playmate for Children With Newly Diagnosed Chronic Illnesses

For Aaron Horowitz, growing up wasn’t exactly easy. He was diagnosed with Human Growth Hormone Deficiency, which means his body could not produce the hormone he needed to grow.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Maytag Commercial Laundry Cares About Underserved Communities Through Laundromat Programs

Whirlpool Corp.’s commercial laundry team works very closely with the Coin Laundry Association (CLA), which was founded over 60 years ago and has become the largest trade association for the self-service laundry industry.

Research, Reports & Publications

Agilent ESG Report Highlights Plans and Progress To Ensure Future Sustainable Growth

Agilent Technologies Inc. (NYSE: A) today released its inaugural Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report

Environment

United Rentals Partners With Turner Construction To Provide Sustainable Solutions

United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE: URI) today announced it will provide sustainable solutions to Turner Construction that include all-electric trucks and zero-emission power systems.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Mastercard Names Ellen Jackowski Chief Sustainability Officer

Mastercard announced Ellen Jackowski will join the company as Chief Sustainability Officer

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