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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Upholding Integrity: International Paper's Commitment to Ethics, Human Rights, and Responsible Conduct

The International Paper Code of Conduct serves as a compass for how we conduct ourselves and helps us successfully navigate ethical challenges as they arise.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Empowering a Purpose-Driven Workforce Through Volunteerism: A Skills-Based Perspective 

Millennials and Gen Zs are increasingly driving the demand for greater social impact in today’s workforce. According to a 2024 Deloitte Report of over 22,841 respondents across 44 countries, 86% of Gen Z and 89% of Millennials say having a sense of purpose is important.

Research, Reports & Publications

Women Business Owners Lead With Passion and Optimism for Success

Passion, collaboration and community are key to running a successful business. That’s according to a recent survey of women business leaders as part of PNC’s bi-annual Economic Outlook Survey.

Diversity & Inclusion

Leaning on Mentors: Meet Aisha Rashid

To succeed on my team, it’s important to have clear communication, set goals, and celebrate wins. I highly encourage others to push themselves and step out of their comfort zone. You never know what you're capable of until you try something new.

Events, Media & Communications

About Nature-Related Disclosures: Is Your Firm Ready?

Ever notice how often you’ve referred to “Mother Nature,” likely meaning the natural world, or certain weather conditions, or the guiding force of natural things, or even the mythical creator of our home, “Mother Earth.”

Responsible Production & Consumption

Pioneering Sustainability: Creative Technologies Secures Prestigious SCS-007 Certification for Lab-Grown Diamonds

Creative Diam proudly announced that its growing division, Creative Technologies, has achieved the esteemed SCS-007 Diamond Producer Certification for laboratory grown diamonds at its Surat, Gujarat, India facility, from third-party certifier SCS Global Services.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

U.S. Bank and Project Destined Launch Access To Ascend Bridge Program

The U.S. Bank Access to Ascend Bridge Program is designed to teach students about commercial real estate investment, tax equity products and finance through case studies, specialized workshops, virtual and in-classroom training, and site visits to the U.S. Bank headquarters.

Research, Reports & Publications

Bristol Myers Squibb's Commitment to Environment, Social and Governance: Our Progress & Aspirational Goals

At BMS, we understand that the future of our company, employees, communities, and the planet are inextricably linked. Our passion for making an impact extends beyond the discovery, development and delivery of innovative medicines that help patients prevail over serious diseases.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Tork Partners With Wells Fargo Center To Deliver a Superior Arena Experience Through Sustainable Hygiene Management

Wells Fargo Center and Tork®, an Essity brand, announced a formal partnership to enhance sustainability, efficiency and overall fan experience through innovative hygiene solutions. Following the recent $400 million renovation to Wells Fargo Center.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Otis Brazil Factory Receives ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems Certification

Otis Brazil’s factory in São Bernardo do Campo recently received its ISO 45001 certification, an international standard that specifies the requirements and good practices for effective occupational health and safety management systems.

Innovation & Technology

Per Scholas Expands Tech Training to Kansas City Region

National tech training nonprofit Per Scholas launches its new campus in Kansas City, joining Great Jobs KC, the leading workforce development program in Kansas City, to provide holistic information technology training and career development opportunities.

Environment

Keep America Beautiful® Selects Carol Cone ON PURPOSE As Agency Partner for the Greatest American Cleanup™

Launching today, the Greatest American Cleanup will culminate with America’s 250th birthday in 2026, engaging citizens, companies, and communities to create a cleaner, greener, and more beautiful America.

Innovation & Technology

Generative AI and Change Management: Baker Tilly’s Insights on Preparing Your Workforce

As organizations strive to stay ahead in an increasingly competitive market, leveraging generative artificial intelligence (AI) can offer unprecedented opportunities to streamline workflows and seamlessly connect data points.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Mastercard: Wage Digitalization: A Path to Accelerating Financial Health for Garment Workers

Across the garment sector, women take on demanding roles with a dual purpose: to sustain their families today and lay the groundwork for a secure tomorrow.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

We, Sofidel. Food Stories, the Dishes That Tell Our Story

Welcome to the behind-the-scenes look at the making of the Sofidel 2024 calendar, “We, Sofidel – Food Stories. The Dishes that Tell our Story”.

Research, Reports & Publications

Qurate Retail Group Releases 2023 Global Contribution Summary

Qurate Retail Group generated $33.8+ million for more than 1,423 charities worldwide according to its newly released 2023 Global Contribution Summary.

Green Infrastructure

Paris 2024 Models a New Sustainable Urban Vision

Take a stroll around the more than 30 venues of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 and one thing is apparent: most of them look familiar. That’s because most Paris 2024 venues were built long before the city’s candidature to host the Games.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Northwest Housing Alternatives Receives $300,000 Grant From KeyBank To Support Its Climate Resiliency Program

Northwest Housing Alternatives(NHA) has received a $300,000 grant from KeyBank to provide education and outreach for climate-related disaster preparation and emergency supplies directed to the low-income households living in NHA properties.

Health & Healthcare

Kenvue Advances Commitment to Sun Safety and Education by Collaborating With Walgreens and the Melanoma Research Foundation and Sponsoring Young Minds Inspired

Kenvue is advancing its commitment to educating adults and youth about the importance of practicing safe skin care and overall skin health.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Our Commitment to Military Customers

Comcast NBCUniversal has deep connections with the military community. Thousands of our teammates have and continue to wear the uniform, starting with our founder, World War II Navy veteran Ralph Roberts.

Environment

PotlatchDeltic’s Commitment to Water Quality

In addition to SMZs, proper design and construction of logging roads and use of logging methods and equipment that protect water quality are key components of our BMP implementation program in our Environmental Management System.

Energy

2023-2024 Cummins Sustainability Progress Report: Leading Through the Energy Transition

At Cummins, our business and environmental strategies are intentionally and intricately aligned.

Events, Media & Communications

Leidos: A Champion for Blood Donation through the American Red Cross on World Blood Donor Day

Leidos has partnered with the American Red Cross for nearly eight years through blood donation drives, disaster relief, board leadership, kit building for homeless veterans and more.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Sofidel: Europe for Climate Neutrality

Becoming Net Zero by 2050 entails reducing carbon emissions to zero in Europe to curb the rise in global temperatures and stabilize them within 1.5 °C.

Sustainable Development Goals

Leaving a Legacy: Preparing for the Future With a Social Impact Strategy

Executed well, social impact programs can transform how people live. Essentially the result of a wider planned environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy, they can bring constructive and lasting social change in communities.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Communities and People
    Employees are our most valued resource and are at the center of everything we do. Their talent, diversity, and commitment are crucial to our...
  2. AEG's Commitment to Sustainable Operations
    AEG's sustainability initiatives are designed to reduce our consumption of the planet’s limited resources. Through our comprehensive sustainability...
  3. Tapestry I The Power of Our People
    We aim to foster a culture of purpose and fulfillment at Tapestry by embedding equity, inclusion and diversity throughout our organization, and...
  4. AEG Celebrates Inclusion
    At AEG, we embrace inclusion and strive to create a workplace where our employees feel welcomed, valued and respected for the viewpoints, ideas...
  5. Kingfisher Around the World
    The SCS Kingfisher certification mark is showing up on an increasing number of products around the world. It differentiates companies that are making...
  6. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  7. Goals That Inspire: Positive Social Impact
    Through our Goals That Inspire we strive to make a positive difference in our communities by relying on our ability to understand their needs and then...
  8. Enriching Women's Lives
    60 years ago, Mary Kay Ash created an unparalleled opportunity for women to define their own successes and control their own futures. Her vision of...
  9. International Paper | HEALTHY & ABUNDANT FORESTS
    Vision 2030 Goal: Lead forest stewardship efforts globally
  10. Recognition of our Company
    As the leading sports and live music company in the world, we recognize our responsibility to provide industry leadership and to conduct our business...
  11. PotlatchDeltic 2024 Corporate Responsibility Report
    PotlatchDeltic’s 2024 corporate responsibility accomplishments include: Forests: Planted nearly 29 million seedlings and protected 7,880 miles of...
  12. Climate Stabilization
    SCS is working to advance climate accounting and reporting based on the latest climate science to help stabilize climate below temperature thresholds...
  13. Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games
    The vision of Paris 2024 Paris 2024 will see a new vision of Olympism in action, delivered in a unique spirit of international celebration. We will...
  14. KeyBank's Community Investment
    In states where Key has a presence, there are approximately 1.7 million low- to moderate-income (LMI) households. Many LMI individuals don’t have bank...
  15. PSEG People & Communities
    PSEG is committed to improving the lives of our customers, our employees and the diverse communities we serve throughout New Jersey and Long Island...