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Innovation & Technology | Logitech

Logitech’s One-of-a-Kind Accessible Gaming Rig

Two years ago, while awaiting surgery to address a unique medical condition, 12-year-old Daire Gorman desperately needed to find a new way to game.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

Crown Holdings 2022 Sustainability Report: Showing Community Support

Our teams around the globe continue to showcase their passion for not only protecting our own workforce and the well-being of colleagues, but also contributing to the care of their surrounding communities.

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Events, Media & Communications

Leading Global CEOs To Share Integrated Long-Term Business Plans on Climate With Investors Siemens US, Exelon, Nestlé, NRG Energy, Mitsubishi Corporation (Americas), BD Philip Morris International, Montrose Environmental Group

Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose invites media, companies, and investors to attend the CEO Investor Forum—a free live-streamed and in-person event—focused on corporate climate action.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

McDonald’s Relaunches Grant Program To Benefit Chicago-Based Youth Organizations

McDonald's has served up special moments that feed and foster communities all across the world for decades. Amidst a global footprint, the community of Chicago will always hold a special place, with our roots in the community dating back to 1955.

Health & Healthcare

Bayer: Climate Change and Its Impact on Human Health

Global climate change is causing a dangerous rise in sea levels, erratic and wild weather, environmental damage, and consequently, a state of worsening human health.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

Donate Your Time & Expertise to Great Causes on #GivingTuesday

Join the #GivingTuesday celebrations as Taproot hosts a live volunteerism event on Nov 28. During this event, you'll chat with Taproot staff members about your social issue interests and the skills you’re comfortable donating, and our team will find you virtual volunteer gigs!

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Events, Media & Communications

The National Diversity Council Launches Its You Belong Here Campaign for Giving Tuesday

On Giving Tuesday, The National Diversity Council (NDC) is focusing on being a catalyst for change by driving forward initiatives that promote diversity, ensure equity and foster inclusion. Giving Tuesday promotes generosity locally and within communities.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Pepco Prepares Energy Grid for Winter Weather and Encourages Customers To Prepare Too

As winter approaches, Pepco is readying the local energy grid by performing essential work to help meet increased customer demand and keep homes and businesses warm and bright all season long.

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Research, Reports & Publications

YKK’s 2023 Report: Leading the Way in Sustainability With 46.9% Greenhouse Gas Reduction

YKK Corporation has released “This is YKK 2023,” a comprehensive report that combines financial and non-financial insights, offering a holistic view of YKK's management and business endeavors

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Coaching To Win as One Team

Brad Bolin may not have the word “coach” in his job title, but he certainly talks like one. The director of operations for the Georgia-Pacific corrugated facility in Waxahachie, Texas, is a lifelong college baseball fan.

Environment

Healthy Spaces Season 3 Episode 7: Taking Action Together

In this special bonus episode of Healthy Spaces, three climate leaders joined moderator and sustainability expert Ashlee Piper for a discussion on building concrete strategies and broader coalitions around climate solutions.

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Research, Reports & Publications

New Ceres Guidance Helps Financial Institutions Find and Execute Sustainable Finance Opportunities

Ceres today published strategic guidance to help U.S. banks and credit unions generate revenue while seizing on financing opportunities presented by the transition to a low carbon economy.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Fans of the SPAM® Brand Come Together To Support Maui Relief Efforts

When the August wildfires first broke out on the island of Maui, the team behind the SPAM® brand responded with a donation of cash and product with a retail value of more than $1,000,000 to directly help those impacted by the devastation.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The “Bee Czar” Embraces Sustainability, Thanks to Green Mountain Energy Sun Club

The American Honey Bee Protection Agency (AHBPA) is embracing renewable energy with the installation of a ground-mounted solar array at its honey packaging facility and adding two electric vehicles to their fleet thanks to a grant of more than $200,000 from Green Mountain Energy.

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Environment

Science-Based Targets Can Put Sugarcane Sector on Track To Cut Greenhouse Gas Emissions

New ClimateCane Tracker tool launched today 13 November 2023 by Bonsucro enables sugarcane producers and the companies that source sugarcane derivatives to set targets to reduce emissions in line with climate science.

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Events, Media & Communications

Highlights From Japan Day 2023

Japan Day, which took place on August 31, 2023, at the Ajinomoto Takanawa Training Center, marked another successful edition. More than 200 delegates convened both in person and online to gain insights into the accomplishments across the CGF Coalitions of Action.

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Sustainable Development Goals

Lenovo’s CO2 Offset Service Helps One of the Largest Food and Beverage Companies Manage Its IT Carbon Footprint

Each year, more companies have been working on increasing sustainability by reducing their environmental impact. These efforts are part of companies’ efforts to measure and reduce their contributions to climate change.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Our Work Is Helping Quest Land on Some Noteworthy Lists

The recognition began earlier this year with our ninth straight appearance on FORTUNE Magazine’s 2023 "World's Most Admired Companies" list.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

Product Stewardship and Environmental Impact at Alkermes

Alkermes is committed to safe and sustainable research, development, manufacturing and commercialization of medicines. We implement this commitment by integrating EHSS risk management requirements throughout the lifecycle of each of our products.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Debunking 5 Myths About Strategic Workforce Planning in the Public Sector

One way to start strategic workforce management is to acknowledge and dispel five myths associated with workforce planning in the public sector.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Marathon Petroleum’s National Driver All-Star Lewis Clifton Honored in Orlando

Lewis “Lew” Clifton has been a truck driver for most of his life. He loves his job and takes it very seriously. He was recently named one of only 25 drivers selected for the 2023 National Driver All-Star Award given by the National Private Truck Council.

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Sustainable Development Goals

Biden-Harris Administration Announces Agreement To Supply Federal Facilities in Three Southern States With 100% Carbon Pollution-Free Electricity

U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) recently announced a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between GSA and Southern Company to develop carbon pollution-free electricity (CFE) options for federal facilities in Southern Company's service territories.

Responsible Production & Consumption

SCS Standards Releases Revised SCS Recycled Content Standard for Public Review

SCS Standards is pleased to announce that version 8.0 of the SCS-103 Certification Standard for Recycled Content is now available for public review and comments.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

KFC Launches Club To Help UK Youth Gain First-Time Jobs

KFC is launching an inclusive U.K. members club dubbed The Kentucky Club, to help young people gain a fair shot at a first job, according to a press release.

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Sustainable Development Goals

Six Decades of Dedication: MARY KAY Releases In-Depth Report in Critical Areas of Sustainability

Mary Kay Inc., a global advocate for corporate sustainability and stewardship, released its ‘Special Report on Sustainability 2023’ detailing the brand’s unwavering commitment to enriching women’s lives and ensuring a sustainable future for all.

Events, Media & Communications

Honoring American Heroes

American Airlines is proud to honor those who serve and have served in the United States Armed Forces.

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  2. AEG's Commitment to Sustainable Operations
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  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
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  6. License to Operate
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  7. Goals That Inspire: Positive Social Impact
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  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...