Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Dana Lowell to Lead Zero Emissions for Transit and Rail at WSP USA

Sep 23, 2021 6:05 PM ET

Furthering its commitment to help U.S. transportation clients achieve and surpass their emissions and sustainability goals, WSP USA welcomes Dana Lowell to the firm as its zero emission senior technical advisor.

Innovation & Technology

Zero-Energy Devices - A New Opportunity in 6G

Sep 23, 2021 5:30 PM ET

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Albertsons Companies Awarded EPA Safer Choice Partner of the Year for the Fourth Time

Sep 23, 2021 5:30 PM ET

Albertsons Companies, Inc. (NYSE: ACI) received the Safer Choice Partner of the Year Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the company’s efforts to provide products that use safer chemicals.

Education

CNH Industrial Hosts Virtual Back-To-School Supply Drive

Sep 23, 2021 5:00 PM ET

As children across the United States head back to learning, CNH Industrial hosted a virtual back-to-school supply drive to help students in its communities.

Diversity & Inclusion

Bold Chances, Brave Changes

Sep 23, 2021 4:10 PM ET

Gabriel Ogama is a “yes” man, in the best way possible. He’s always up for a new challenge, ready to see where it takes him. So far, it’s taken him to a new country, a new hobby (or 10!), and a new career—and we think he’s just getting started.

Sustainable Development Goals

Black & Veatch 2021 Megatrends Report Illuminates Growing Importance, Complementary Nature of Electrification, Decarbonization

Sep 23, 2021 4:00 PM ET

Climate change no longer is a nebulous concept, as communities around the globe experience the devastating effects of rising temperatures and increasingly extreme weather events.

Diversity & Inclusion

Arrow Electronics Expands Resources for the Disabled Community Through No Barriers Summit Sponsorship

Sep 23, 2021 3:10 PM ET

Arrow Electronics sponsored the 2021 No Barriers Summit, a celebration of accessibility, inclusion and empowerment, held virtually and in-person Aug. 28-30 in Keystone, Colo

Research, Reports & Publications

Qualcomm's Study Highlights 5G As Sustainability Enabler

Sep 23, 2021 2:45 PM ET

Qualcomm published a report titled "Environmental sustainability and a greener economy: The transformative role of 5G" that goes beyond the impact on industries efficiencies and looks at 5G as a sustainability driver.

Environment

Conducting a Successful Materiality Assessment: A 7-Step Process

Sep 23, 2021 2:45 PM ET

Materiality is a hot topic in the corporate sustainability world, with CSR teams working to meaningfully convey the opportunities and successes to stakeholders. To bring insight and focus to their work, many are utilizing materiality assessments.

Social Impact & Volunteering

ViacomCBS Puts a Spotlight on Employees Who Exemplify Volunteerism with the Impact Awards

Sep 23, 2021 2:35 PM ET

Environment

Arbor Day Foundation CEO Matt Harris to Step Down

Sep 23, 2021 2:05 PM ET

Arbor Day Foundation CEO Matt Harris announced Thursday he will step down as the global nonprofit’s chief executive in January 2022. Harris notified the Foundation’s Board of Trustees of his decision at its board meeting this week in Lincoln.

Diversity & Inclusion

Why Diversity is Critical for the Future of Technology

Sep 23, 2021 2:00 PM ET

When teams are made up of employees from diverse backgrounds — and feel valued and encouraged to share ideas — innovation happens. Learn how diverse perspectives are contributing to the biggest technology trends.

Research, Reports & Publications

Building Towards a More Sustainable Future

Sep 23, 2021 2:00 PM ET

Levi Strauss & Co. has been in business for more than 168 years because we make durable products that are built to last and because we proudly adhere to a guiding philosophy of profits through principles across our operations.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Paying It Forward: How Mentors are Helping Open Career Doors at Koch

Sep 23, 2021 1:10 PM ET

At Koch, Felipe explains, he saw a chance to build on the company’s long-running commitment to award scholarships to Hispanic students by implementing a mentorship component to the Kansas Hispanic Education & Development Foundation Koch Scholars Program.

Environment

OneWest Bank to Plant 50,000 Trees Through 'Green Checking' Campaign

Sep 23, 2021 1:05 PM ET

OneWest Bank, CIT's Southern California retail bank division, announced that it will plant 50,000 trees in the Sierra Nevada mountains as a result of its Green Checking campaign in partnership with reforestation-focused nonprofit One Tree Planted.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Real Time ESG Tracking From StockSnips

Sep 23, 2021 1:00 PM ET

StockSnips AI / ML derived data and information that could drive stock performance is being added to CSRHub’s data base and is already being used for research.

Diversity & Inclusion

Black and Hispanic Communities Are Lagging in Getting Vaccinated. How These Organizations Are Trying to Change That

Sep 23, 2021 1:00 PM ET

At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Ruth Clements worked 18 hours a day for Quest Diagnostics as the leader of a $100 million initiative, Quest for Health Equity, to close healthcare gaps exposed by the virus.

Events, Media & Communications

Migos to Join Global Citizen Live Lineup at The Greek Theatre in Los Angeles, US and JoJo, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Maggie Q, and Scott Evans to Make Appearances

Sep 23, 2021 12:35 PM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

From the Fifth Third Bancorp 2020 ESG Report: Communities

Sep 23, 2021 12:20 PM ET

Experience has taught us that we are capable of improving lives and making generational, transformative impacts in the communities we serve.

Environment

What Is Construction Safety?

Sep 23, 2021 12:15 PM ET

Safety is a key priority when engaging in any kind of construction project, especially those with many high-risk activities, like working at heights or in confined spaces. Construction safety specialists can be key resources.

Green Infrastructure

What if Buildings Were Designed Not Just to Shelter Us, but to Inspire Us?

Sep 23, 2021 12:15 PM ET

Across the globe, people are demanding safer, more sustainable and more aesthetically pleasing structures in which to work, live, shop, travel and play.

Materials science is a key to making this happen.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

YOU Get a Grant and YOU Get a Grant - T-Mobile to Bolster 25 Small Towns Nationwide

Sep 23, 2021 12:10 PM ET

T‑Mobile has committed $25M to small town grants over the next five years, starting with these 25 deserving communities across the country.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Rockwell Automation Helps Celebrate the Grand Opening of We Energies STEM Center at MSOE

Sep 23, 2021 12:10 PM ET

Rockwell Automation joined the Milwaukee School of Engineering and other corporate leaders this week to celebrate the grand opening of the We Energies STEM Center at MSOE.

Environment

M∙A∙C Cosmetics Brings Its Iconic Recycling Program to Poland and Belgium

Sep 23, 2021 12:00 PM ET

Over 30 years ago, M∙A∙C Cosmetics helped usher in a new era for recycling cosmetics products through the creation of the Back-To-M∙A∙C takeback program.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Speaking of Sustainability: A New Employee's Experience at Owens Corning

Sep 23, 2021 12:00 PM ET

New employee Rob Martin shares his perspective on joining Owens Corning during the pandemic and how his employee experience and connection to the company’s culture started even before his first day on the job.