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Energy

As Green Hydrogen Production Scales, Blue Hydrogen Can Maintain Demand

The sheer abundance of hydrogen on this planet, along with the gas’ status as a clean burning fuel, makes it an appealing decarbonization tool.

Green Infrastructure

The Eyes and Ears of Southern California Edison

At any given time of the year, day and night, a small and vigilant team keeps their eyes peeled — watching, monitoring and tracking Southern California Edison’s 50,000-square-mile service area.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

International Paper Donates $288,000 to Feeding America®

International Paper is proud to build on their #HelpFillTheBoxes campaign with a significant donation to Feeding America® to help combat this critical need in the communities where their employees live and work.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Medtronic Honored for Supporting Women Engineers

The Society of Women Engineers recently awarded Medtronic its 2021 Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Award, which recognizes a company’s efforts to create a pioneering D&I program.

Diversity & Inclusion

Driving Upward Mobility for Black Prosperity

Comcast spoke with community impact partner Derick Pearson, Executive Director & President of the Center for Black Innovation about how the organization is advancing Black prosperity by building asset and talent-rich spaces in Black communities.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Las Vegas Sands and Clean the World Announce 2021 Drop by Drop Project Grant Recipients

Las Vegas Sands and the Clean the World Foundation, a leader in global health dedicated to water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) and global sustainability, have announced the 2021 Drop by Drop Project grant recipients.

Environment

Implications of Mergers and Acquisitions on EHS Management Systems

Learn more about how maintaining an aligned, stable, and structured EHS management system will promote efficient operations and reduce risk and costs during and long after merger and alignment.

Diversity & Inclusion

Wanda Castro-Borrero: Carrying on Legacy of Care

Growing up in Puerto Rico, Wanda Castro-Borrero came from a family of modest means and saw what unmet medical need looks like. Her childhood experiences sparked a passion to help others.

Environment

How Can We Support Biodiversity In Oil Palm Landscapes?

As palm oil remains one of the most land-efficient and shelf stable vegetable oils, enhancing conservation efforts to support biodiversity is vital.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

MetLife Recognized for Hispanic Inclusion

MetLife, Inc. announced that, for the 10th consecutive year, it has received the HACR Award for Corporate Inclusion, in recognition of its success in promoting Hispanic inclusion.

Environment

WSP and Partners Complete Largest Environmental Restoration Project in U.S. History

WSP and partners complete largest environmental restoration project in U.S. history: Florida Everglades’ man-made wetlands in C-44 Reservoir/Stormwater Treatment Area will restore, protect and preserve wildlife and communities.

Innovation & Technology

COP26 'Missions' to Scale-up Cleantech

The announcement of the ‘Mission Innovation’ platform at COP26 in Glasgow will cover sectors including transport, steel, chemicals, building materials and construction, with plans published for the priority technologies that decarbonise cities.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Schneider Electric Recognized as a Diversity Leader by the Financial Times for Third Year in a Row

Schneider Electric has been recognized as a Diversity Leader in a high-profile annual survey conducted by the Financial Times and Statista.

Diversity & Inclusion

M·A·C Honors Transgender Day of Remembrance

This Transgender Day of Remembrance, we honor the lives tragically lost due to anti-transgender violence. Having always stood for “All Ages, All Races, All Genders,” M·A·C stands firmly behind the transgender and gender non-conforming community.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

PSEG Named To Dow Jones Sustainability Index for 14th Consecutive Year

Public Service Enterprise Group has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for North America for the 14th consecutive year – recognizing PSEG’s commitment to sustainable and ethical practices and long track record of achievement across environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria.

Health & Healthcare

The Importance of Self Advocacy in Breast Cancer: Janelle's Story

Janelle Goins was watching TV one evening when she discovered a small nodule in one of her breasts. But she didn’t feel overly concerned because she’s had cysts in the past.

Environment

It's Time for Maritime Transport to Get on Board With Climate Action

After years of neglecting its responsibility to address the climate crisis, it is time for the global shipping industry to take meaningful action to eliminate its carbon footprint.

Education

onebillion: Using Technology to Ensure All Children Reach Their Full Potential in Reading and Math

Cisco cash and product grants have enabled onebillion to localize its award-winning onecourse software, bringing this resource to more children who are out of school and not learning.

Health & Healthcare

Actress Jordin Sparks Helps Raise Awareness of Sickle Cell Disease

The singer and actress stars in the new Hallmark Christmas movie, A Christmas Treasure, is also raising awareness on sickle cell disease.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Army Veteran and Home Depot Associate Says Values-Based Culture is Key

Richard Cranford is an Army veteran who served our nation for 24 years. Today, he’s a contact center manager at The Home Depot’s Human Resource Service Center.

Innovation & Technology

Working Remotely on the Farm

The COVID-19 pandemic has shut down nearly every border worldwide, which means many of the seasonal farmworkers who travel to plant and harvest much of the world’s crops are stuck in place.

Social Impact & Volunteering

VolunteerMatch Partners With GivingTuesday and U.S. Bank to Provide More Ways to Give Back on GivingTuesday

VolunteerMatch, the largest nonprofit network on the web connecting volunteers with opportunities to give back, is partnering with GivingTuesday and U.S. Bank to offer even more ways for people to give back on GivingTuesday.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Solutions to Build Inclusive and Sustainable Economies

How do we harness collective ingenuity and resources from across industries and sectors to solve the big challenges of inequality, poverty, systemic racism and climate change?

Events, Media & Communications

Over 250 IR and Governance Professionals to Attend ESG Integration Forum

The fourth annual ESG Integration Forum will take place as a virtual event on December 1 and 2.

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