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Innovation & Technology

Partnering for Broadband Expansion: Closing the Rural Digital Divide

High-speed broadband is on a growth trajectory like few infrastructure projects in America. Comcast is proud to be at the forefront of this era of expansion which is ushering in digital and economic opportunity.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

HARMAN Audio Talks Podcast; Parallel Lives: From Olympic Dreams to Music Streams

This episode is a must-listen for all aspiring musicians and entrepreneurs. Tune in to discover two fascinating life paths that couldn't be more different yet eventually intersected: Able Heart, former Olympic-level snowboarder turned music producer, and Lior Tibon.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Z... for Zero Carbon, A Saint-Gobain Podcast

Businesses in the construction industry are building and renovating more and more sustainably to deal with the climate crisis and scarcity of natural resources. These new construction methods have a whole new lexicon, a vocabulary of innovation and some solutions.

Energy

Energy Policy Pulse: March/April 2024

What is happening in energy policy? From the ongoing nuclear reactor discussion in Texas to Massachusetts’ latest price report, this edition highlights the latest energy policy news and major headlines across several markets for March and April.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Duke Energy Dedicates $100,000 To Help Low-Income Hoosiers Manage Home Energy Costs This Summer

Duke Energy Indiana customers who may be struggling to pay their energy bills can apply now for up to $300 in financial assistance. The company announced today it has dedicated an additional $100,000 through its Share the Light Fund to help individuals and families in need.

Diversity & Inclusion

A Year of Opportunity: Cisco's Role in Empowering Global Progress

Cisco’s Purpose — to Power an Inclusive Future for All — extends beyond connecting people. It ensures that those connections are meaningful and secure – and it empowers every individual to participate in the fabric of their communities, including elections.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Clorox Sponsors Initiatives To Advance Social Justice

Over the last decade, Clorox has supported the nonprofit Equal Justice Works as it seeks to advance equal justice by promoting a lifelong commitment to public service in the legal community.

Research, Reports & Publications

Enhance Commercial Property Returns Through Faster Fit-Outs: New Study

Office building owners and managers can save money and cut carbon emissions while adapting to modern, flexible work patterns; a new joint study has revealed.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

DP World Logistics Receives First Charter Flight, Marking Launch of International Air Freight Service

As DP World Logistics continues to expand its service offerings, the impact on global supply chains is expected to be profound. The ability to offer integrated, end-to-end logistics solutions not only streamlines operations but also drives down costs and transit times.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

From the SEE Impact Report: Q&A With Timi Fadiran, Ph.D.

Timi Fadiran, Ph.D. is a manager on SEE’s sustainability technology innovation team and is responsible for identifying and advancing new technologies to accelerate transitions to circular business models.

Diversity & Inclusion

Blissful Seeds Creates Opportunity for Adults With Autism at Regency Center’s Twin Peaks

After years of selling goods at local farmer’s markets, Blissful Seeds will open its first retail location at Regency’s Twin Peaks in Poway, California.

Environment

Mastercard Joined Forces With Pledgeball To Encourage Football Players and Fans To Take Tangible, Effective Action on Climate Change

Mastercard joined forces with Pledgeball this year to encourage players and fans to take tangible, effective action on climate change.

Responsible Production & Consumption

SCS Standards Releases SCS-116 Certification Standard for Water Stewardship and Resiliency

SCS Standards, is pleased to announce the publication of SCS-116, the Certification Standard for Water Stewardship & Resiliency. The Standard provides requirements for an organization to measure its baseline water performance, set relevant targets, & more.

Events, Media & Communications

Otis Publishes 2023 ESG Report

Otis Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: OTIS) published its 2023 ESG Report, describing its Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy and outlining progress on its 13 ESG goals.

Diversity & Inclusion

IMPACT Supports, Advances and Strengthens Cintas’ LGBTQ+ Employee-Partners

Cintas embraces and supports its LGBTQ+ employee-partners in part through IMPACT, a Partner Business Resource Group (PBRG) that is focused on fostering engagement and collaboration between LGBTQ+ employee-partners and allies to help amplify their voices.

Diversity & Inclusion

Southern Company Announces Official Partnership With U.S. UNDERRATED Golf Tour

As part of Southern Company's commitment to promoting inclusion within the communities it serves, this new partnership will enable the organization to support aspiring golfers who historically have been underrepresented in the sport.

Research, Reports & Publications

Data-Driven Decision-Making With Connected Financial and Carbon Information

What if enterprise decisions considered both profit and planet, empowering every level of a company to make better product, pricing, financial, and investment choices?

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Enbridge Celebrates 75 Years With Vision for Sustainable Energy Future and Strategic Expansion Into U.S. Natural Gas

It’s been 75 years since our incorporation as Interprovincial Pipeline and the beginnings of Enbridge’s critical role in delivering energy to people across North America.

Education

Employee Led Black Business Resource Council Welcome Students From New City College Hackney

Last week saw our employee led Black Business Resource Council welcome students from New City College Hackney for the final session of the 2024 ‘Amplify Me’ program which was once again facilitated by the Local Village Network (LVN) team.

Events, Media & Communications

World War II Veterans Visit Normandy and Reflect on D-Day 80 Years Later

The arrival in Normandy started with a heroes’ welcome by school children and World War II re-enactors in Houlgate followed by a visit to Le Memorial de Caen, a museum and war memorial commemorating World War II and the Battle of Normandy.

Diversity & Inclusion

Women in Science? At Merck, Absolutely

In addition to kudos from colleagues, many of our female scientists have been recognized externally. In the last three years, 12 women in the department have been honored with individual awards or as key contributors in team awards.

Diversity & Inclusion

Creating Safe Digital Spaces for LGBTQ+ Communities

At Gen, we celebrate Pride Month by honoring the LGBTQ+ community and supporting equality. This year, we mark our first anniversary with The Trevor Project, promoting online safety for LGBTQ+ youth. Discover our efforts and more in our 2024 Social Impact Report.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Albertsons Companies and Uber Partner Together To Deliver Surplus Food to Neighbors in Need

Albertsons Companies and Uber Technologies, Inc. today announced an ambitious food rescue initiative as part of the 2024 White House Challenge to End Hunger and Build Healthy Communities.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

My Quest Story - Mark Hamilton

My job is very meaningful to me. Working for Quest has made me a better person. I love what I do and knowing I play a role in helping our patients. That feeling is the reason I don’t want to retire any time soon.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Kohler’s Xinfang Li: Building Connections and Championing Sustainability

As one of more than 900 Sustainability Champions at Kohler, Xinfang supports and guides regional plants on reporting sustainability data, clarifying strategies, and ensuring sustainable operations are in place.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Social Impact at Mastercard
    At Mastercard, we’re powering economies and empowering people, building a sustainable economy where everyone prospers.
  2. Cascale Events
    Cascale organizes and participates in a series of events, leveraging its position as a global convener of close to half the sector to bring together...
  3. Accelerating access to healthcare technology
    We believe technology can help close the world’s health gaps. By putting people first, we find new ways to advance health while reducing costs. And...
  4. Aflac Stories
    Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.
  5. Antea Group Webinars and Events
    Come learn from Antea Group experts on a variety of topics. We produce webinars monthly and attend events regularly to keep in touch with current and...
  6. 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...
  7. Small Business Growth
    We strengthen communities and help create local jobs by investing in underserved small business owners. We fund nonprofits that are focused on...
  8. Growth Through Sustainability
    Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator with a clear purpose to boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. See how embedding...
  9. Principal Financial Group: Global Inclusion
    Principal is committed to fostering a culture that empowers our employees and demands the best of our leadership by attracting and retaining great...
  10. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
    Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is embedded in our company values. We actively promote it among our employees, raise awareness, and foster an...
  11. Environmental Leadership
    Meeting the world’s growing demand for chemicals that play a critical role in our daily lives requires Chemours to grow while reducing our...
  12. Antea Group Webinars and Events
    Come learn from Antea Group experts on a variety of topics. We produce webinars monthly and attend events regularly to keep in touch with current and...
  13. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  14. Truist Foundation
    Truist Foundation is committed to Truist Financial Corporation's (NYSE: TFC) purpose to inspire and build better lives and communities. The Foundation...
  15. Collaboration and Partnership
    Cascale shares updates on its strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders geared toward shifting the industry into one that gives back more than...