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Green Infrastructure

Magleby Development’s Velvaere Joins IWBI’s WELL for Residential Program

Grounded in the science-backed principles of the WELL Building Standard (WELL) and its 10 WELL concepts, the WELL for residential program consists of more than 100 health strategies that support new and existing residences.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KeyBank Donates $10,000 to Naturally Beautiful Project

KeyBank has donated $10,000 to the Naturally Beautiful Project, a non-profit with the mission of providing a safe and judgment-free space for parents and children to learn the necessary tools to achieve healthy hair.

Innovation & Technology

How Sensitive Receptor Mapping Can Protect Vulnerable Places and Populations

Sensitive Receptor mapping typically involves the use of geographic information systems (GIS) and remote sensing technologies to gather and analyze data on various environmental factors, such as topography, land cover, water quality, and wildlife populations. 

Diversity & Inclusion

The Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility to Ring the Closing Bell Today at the New York Stock Exchange to Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month

The Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR) will ring the closing bell at the New York Stock Exchange today, Friday, October 6, at 4 pm ET in New York City to close out a week of trading during Hispanic Heritage Month.

Events, Media & Communications

Sysco Celebrates Climate Week

We’re so inspired by our conversations with customers, supplier partners, NGOs and others at our first Climate Week NYC Foodservice Sustainability Leaders Reception. Over 40 leaders joined us to discuss how we can tackle climate and food sustainability challenges together.

Diversity & Inclusion

Albertsons Companies' Jewel-Osco Division Honors Hispanic Heritage Month

For 16 remarkable years, Jewel-Osco has honored Hispanic Heritage Month with an annual tradition of in-store celebrations.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Congratulations to Our Land Betterment Independent Director, Kim Bryden: Cureate Celebrates 9th Anniversary

Land Betterment’s Independent Director, Kim Bryden is celebrating the 9th anniversary of her company, Cureate which is shifting the dollar back into local communities by building an empowered food & beverage supply to meet a changing consumer demand.

Events, Media & Communications

Arrow Electronics Sponsors Colorado Technology Association’s 13th Annual Women in Technology Conference

More than 650 women from leading technology companies gathered at a mountain retreat for the Colorado Technology Association’s 13th annual Women in Technology conference presented by Arrow Electronics.

Education

Preparing Students Around the World for a Great School Year

Our culture of giving is part of the fabric of everything we do at Gen.

Events, Media & Communications

Subaru and Philadelphia Union Reveal Larger-Than-Life Soccer Ball Sculpture To Celebrate Recycling Milestone

Subaru of America, Inc. and the Philadelphia Union have revealed a unique “zero landfill” sculpture at Subaru Park in Chester, PA to commemorate its status as the first zero landfill stadium in Major League Soccer.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Mechanisation Training Provides Boost to Benin’s Farmers

Case IH, a brand of CNH Industrial, recently hosted a pioneering technical training project through its importer SONAMA for farmers in Benin.

Sustainable Development Goals

New Engine Rebuild Facility in Europe Aligns With Cummins' Environmental Goals

Cummins Inc. has opened a new European Master Rebuild Centre for high horsepower engines in Krakow, Poland – the first of its kind in Europe.

Research, Reports & Publications

Climate Tax’n’Cash Could Eliminate All Energy-Related CO2 Emissons by 2035, Study Suggests

Taxing all Greenhouse Gases, re-distributing 50% as cash-back to people and 50% invested in renewables could lead to rapid de-carbonisation

Diversity & Inclusion

Cintas Celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month

Although Cintas proudly recognizes the contributions of its partners with disabilities every day, October has a special designation as National Disability Employment Awareness Month.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Global Employee Engagement at FedEx

Our team members help bring FedEx Global Citizenship to life. By volunteering their time and talents, employees across the globe enhance our impact beyond what dollars can do alone.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

AllianceBernstein: How Muni Impact Investors Can Help Issuers Ace Their ESG Tests

There’s no substitute for studying hard. But when the subject is expansive, it also helps to know what you’ll be graded on.

Diversity & Inclusion

Innovating for Accessibility

Lenovo believes ‘Smarter Technology for All’ means for everyone. If we truly want to innovate for society, we must design with the diversity of the world in mind.

Events, Media & Communications

Baker Tilly’s Shanté George to Lead Environmental, Social and Governance Steering Committee

Leading advisory CPA firm Baker Tilly US, LLP announces the appointment of Principal and Chief of Staff Shanté George as chair of the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) steering committee.

Events, Media & Communications

Inspiration, Community and Connection at the 2023 WELL Summit

In the spirit of the WELL Summit, we are leaving more energized than when we arrived, feeling inspired and activated by the slate of sessions over the course of two days.

Health & Healthcare

Speaking of Sustainability: Regan Mattison, Regional Occupational Health Nurse

Regan Mattison has been a registered nurse for over 25 years. For the last eight, she served as an occupational health nurse for Owens Corning, based out of our facility in Delmar, New York, U.S., and has also worked with several other U.S. sites.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Developing Safer Materials at Dow

With a portfolio of more than 12,000 products that support approximately 10,000 customers, we know that how we manufacture, distribute and enable the proper use and disposal of our products can have a large and meaningful impact on the environment.

Education

5 Free Gamified Math Lessons for Teaching With Augmented Reality

Using augmented reality features of the McGraw Hill AR app, available through Verizon Innovative Learning HQ, educators can bring 10 math concepts to life on their students’ smartphone or tablet.

Research, Reports & Publications

How Sustainable Is Your Strategy? Insights From Reuters Impact Report

The urgent call to decarbonize has thrust sustainability into the spotlight on the corporate stage. Whilst the growth in reporting has created an expansive list of pressing priorities.

Energy

Celebrating Energy Efficiency Day at Leidos

October 4th is Energy Efficiency Day #EEDay2023. At Leidos, we work every day to advance environmental sustainability for our customers and our enterprise.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Combating Burnout for Working Mothers: Danielle Melton, Founder of MOTHERboard Society Transforms Lives This Women’s Small Business Month and Beyond

With an unwavering commitment to supporting working mothers, Danielle Melton founded MOTHERboard Society (MBS), transforming the landscape of self-care and wellness through her tech-enabled subscription program.

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