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Energy

Hershey Announces New Renewable Energy Agreements Aligned With 2030 Goal to Reduce Emissions by More Than 50%

The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) today announced two new clean energy partnerships to develop solar projects in the U.S. as it moves its operations toward the use of clean and renewable energy.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

SFDR Looks Beyond the Balance Sheet, Through Greenwashing. Data Strategies Must Change.

When the EU’s Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) came into force on March 10, it might well have been news that passed many businesses by, writes Bart van Praag, General Manager, EMEA, Workiva.

Green Infrastructure

Nikola, IVECO and OGE Announce Intent to Accelerate the Deployment of Hydrogen Infrastructure and Fueling Solutions

Nikola Corporation (NASDAQ: NKLA), IVECO and OGE today announced they have entered into a letter of intent for a collaboration to establish a business structure for transporting hydrogen via pipeline network

Education

Igniting Genomic Literacy in the Classroom

At Illumina, we are committed to furthering genomics literacy through STEM education to ensure equitable access for all. Building the future of genomics starts with inspiring today’s youth to be tomorrow’s scientists, inventors, and innovators.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Restore Our Earth: Reducing Waste Through Reuse and Recycling

Addressing global waste is a key pillar of the Restore Our Earth platform. At Pentair, we work to limit our environmental impact by reducing waste from operations and increasing reuse and recycling.

Responsible Production & Consumption

A Cleaner Home and a Cleaner Planet Are the Hallmarks of Mohawk's Eco-friendly EverStrand Line in 2021

On average, 63 reclaimed high-quality plastic bottles go into each square yard of EverStrand carpet. In 2020 alone, Mohawk recycled about six billion plastic bottles—enough to wrap around Earth almost 30 times.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Community Heroes: One GP Employee's Effort to Spark Hope in a Pandemic

The actions we take within our communities are often the biggest catalysts for change at a larger scale and after a long year of social distancing, our employees are finding new ways to connect with their communities and make a difference.

Environment

World Water Day: On the Frontlines - Chanisara Norasetkamon, Improvement Engineer, Map Ta Phut, Thailand

What does valuing water mean to you? We asked that question of Dow people who are on the frontlines of implementing the company’s water strategy. See what they had to say.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Dairyland Partners With Arbor Day Foundation to Plant 72,000 Trees and Help Restore Forests Nationwide

Dairyland® has partnered with the Arbor Day Foundation to help regenerate forests from coast to coast in communities where the auto and motorcycle insurance brand has a strong customer presence.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Truist Recognizes National Volunteer Month

At Truist, our purpose is to inspire and build better lives and communities. Through our Truist Together volunteer program, we’re proud of how our teammates rally around delivering on our purpose each day to positively impact the communities we serve

Environment

Cummins Joins Group Advocating for Climate Action

Cummins is celebrating Earth Week by joining the CEO Climate Dialogue, a group of 22 companies and four leading environmental groups committed to advocating for climate action in the U.S. Congress.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Henkel 3D Printing Facility Drives Sustainability by Achieving Zero Waste to Landfill Status

With the development of new capabilities and business processes, Henkel validated that its vendor could process additional materials for energy recovery, enabling the facility to completely reach its goal for zero production waste to landfill.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Generating a Wider Impact in Corporate America: Improving Diversity, Equity and Inclusion With Shareholder Engagement

At Fiduciary Trust International, we view impact investing as a way to achieve both a financial return as well as an environmental, social and governmental (ESG) return.

Environment

Restoring Pollinator Habitats is Key to Feeding the Future

To help improve pollinator health and biodiversity in the regions in which we operate, Walmart is announcing new pollinator commitments that will further our efforts to help reverse nature loss.

Energy

The Document That Transformed Hong Kong's Power Industry

What has helped ensure millions of Hong Kong customers enjoy a safe, reliable supply of electricity at a reasonable price for over half a century? Find out more about a vital document that shapes the power sector.

Sustainable Development Goals

WSP Commits to Net Zero, Supported by Science-based Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Targets

WSP Global Inc. is pleased to announce ambitious climate action through a commitment to achieve net zero emissions across its value chain by 2040.

Innovation & Technology

Rockwell Automation's Chris Nardecchia Outlines How Digital Transformation Can Improve Sustainability Reporting

Chris Nardecchia shares why companies will see a greater value when CIO-driven digital transformation is combined with Environment, Social, and Governance initiatives.

Environment

HP Inc. Announces Ambitious Climate Action Goals

Today, in advance of Earth Day, HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) announced some of the most aggressive and comprehensive climate goals in the technology industry.

Environment

How EHS Leaders Can Plan for the Reality of WFH and Hybrid Workplaces

The business world at large is in a disorienting state of limbo. Some of us are working from home, others are back at the office. Some expect to be back at the office soon while others are content to continue working from home.

Research, Reports & Publications

Comprehensive Goals Database Helps Your Company Set Strong Sustainability Goals

Companies are under pressure to set stronger sustainability goals. A free new database from the Embedding Project can help. You can use it to benchmark your goals against leading practice or source strong examples to help you set new goals.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Daniel Tiger Goes Virtual With Creative Ideas Across PNC's Markets

Everyone had to find a way to pivot in 2020 – and Daniel Tiger was no exception. From Fort Wayne, Indiana, to Miami, Florida, PNC markets collaborated with local PBS stations last year to host Be My Neighbor Days that were a little different

Health & Healthcare

Disability Insurance: Beyond the Virus

Innovation & Technology

COVID Recovery Must Include Digital Access for All

As the world became even more digital – practically overnight – as a result of COVID-19, the divide between the “haves” and the “have-nots” worsened.

Diversity & Inclusion

Leading by Learning

Studies show that when a company embraces a growth mindset, it can go a long way toward improving employee diversity, mental health, job satisfaction and performance.

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