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Energy

Duke Energy To Pilot EV Charging Subscription Service in North Carolina

As North Carolina looks toward a cleaner energy future with reduced greenhouse gas emissions and clean transportation, Duke Energy, General Motors, Ford Motor Company and BMW of North America are teaming up to launch a new electric vehicle (EV) pilot program.

Environment

Bayer: Breeding (Plants) for a Better Life!

Fast-forward to Gregor Mendel who revolutionized what was known about heredity and genetics at that time. And today, breeders use refined processes to select superior performing plants for food, feed and fiber products that we as consumers and farmers find valuable.

Environment

Sustainable Apparel Coalition Joins Best of Bangladesh Discussion on Sustainable Practices To Address Fashion Industry Impacts

At a recent event hosted by Best of Bangladesh in Amsterdam, Lisa Domoney, SAC’s Senior Director of Membership and Corporate Engagement, discussed “Sustainable Sourcing Realities: Challenges, Achievements, and Next Steps” on a panel moderated by Omar Gias.

Sustainable Development Goals

International Efforts To Mitigate Our Climate Footprint

Energy efficiency and emissions reduction have been consistent priorities for Covia over the years, and in 2021, we began adding more data-driven analysis to our efforts.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Henkel Interns Making an Impact

This summer, Henkel welcomed 170 interns from 103 universities across the United States to work in our Henkel Consumer Brands and Adhesive Technologies business units and Functional areas such as HR and Finance.

Events, Media & Communications

The World Environment Center & Its Partners Launch Second Round of Empower Innovation Challenge Seeking Innovative Projects in the Region

"Empower Innovation Challenge (EIC), Inspire and Design the Future" is the slogan of a series of competitions that are awarding more than one million dollars to benefit micro, small and medium-sized enterprises owned by women in Latin America.

Events, Media & Communications

World Environment Center y sus socios lanzan segunda edición del Empower Innovation Challenge en la búsqueda de proyectos innovadores en la región

Empower Innovation Challenge” (EIC), Inspira y diseña el futuro” es el lema de una serie de concursos que están otorgando más de un millón de dólares en beneficio de micro, pequeñas y medianas empresas lideradas por mujeres en Latinoamérica.

Health & Healthcare

Farm-To-Fork Approach To Boost UK’s Nature-Positive Net Zero Transition

There is no denying the fact we are all climate influencers in some way and how we purchase, cook and eat food has an immense impact on the planet.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Paramount's 27th Annual Community Day

For the 27th consecutive year, thousands of Paramount employees gathered across the globe to create impact in their communities by contributing to a magnitude of social and environmental causes.

Health & Healthcare

The Toxicological Risk Status of PFAS

Following a published article earlier in the year regarding PFAS and Product Liability, Antea Group consultants Caron Koll and Jack Sheldon collaborated for a second time on a new article with the American Bar Association (ABA).

Innovation & Technology

Five Digital Technology Trends Defining the Future of Work

Constant and rapid technological innovation has resulted in astounding growth in the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), and with it, changes to both today’s and tomorrow’s workplaces and workforces.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

IOC Announces New Collaboration With AFD and Paris 2024 To Extend Games Legacy

The International Olympic Committee (IOC), the French Development Agency (AFD) and the Organising Committee for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024 have signed a new tripartite agreement.

Research, Reports & Publications

Believing in Better: Turning Conversations Into Action at Kohler

The past year was a pivotal one for Kohler. We continued to build on our efforts in environmental sustainability; diversity, equity, and inclusion; social impact; and integrate our Believing in Better® framework into the business at every level.

Research, Reports & Publications

New Research Showcases Major Benefits of WELL Certification

A study published this month in Building & Environment found organizations that achieved WELL Certification experienced higher-performing workplaces than their non-certified peers, underscoring the importance of prioritizing employee health and well-being in buildings.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Integrum ESG’s Transparent Signal Has Been Added to CSRHub

Integrum ESG’s data set has been added to CSRHub, contributing nearly 900 sources of ESG opinion, allowing users more insight into their CSR data.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Register Now for CSR Webinar: Innovative Approaches to Engaging All Employees in Social Impact

Join us on Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2023, from 1 – 2 pm ET, for an interactive webinar centered around the universal topic of involving employees traditionally referred to as “hard-to-reach" in your company's social impact initiatives. 

Sustainable Development Goals

Lenovo Boosts Customer Sustainability With New Reduced Carbon Transport Service

To support carbon-conscious enterprise customers in their sustainability journeys, Lenovo is offering a Reduced Carbon Transport Service, a distinct offering that gives enterprises the option to lower their carbon impact when IT devices are air shipped.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Affordable Housing Leader Reflects on Her Journey and Community Impact

Lisa Gutierrez is a Nor Cal resident to the core, but her passion for communities across the country in her day-to-day work is second to none.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR) Announces the Honorees at Its First-Ever Inclusión Gala Recognizing Hispanic Excellence During Hispanic Heritage Month

The Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR) announces its HACR Inclusión Gala Corporate Honoree along with three exemplary corporate leaders, receiving Corporate Director of the Year Honoree, Executive of the Year Honoree and Inclusión Champion Honoree.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Improving Sustainability, Compliance, and Efficiency for the Tequila Industry

Tequila has been manufactured for over 250 years. The Cuervo family began commercially distilling tequila in 1758, followed by the Sauza family in 1873.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Last Year, McDonald’s, Its Franchisees and Customers Donated Over $182 Million to Ronald McDonald House Charities

RMHC is a global network of more than 260 Chapters that help families access medical care for their children and family support services in more than 60 countries and regions throughout the world.

Health & Healthcare

Rutgers University and Quest Diagnostics Double H.O.P.E. Clinic Capacity With Expanded Collaboration

Rutgers University and Quest Diagnostics are expanding their collaboration to further improve access to critical primary care services for uninsured and underinsured patients of the university’s Health Outreach Practice Experience (H.O.P.E.) Clinic in Plainfield, NJ.

Education

Bacardi Trains Next Generation of Berlin Mixologists As Shake Your Future Launches in Germany

In response to the growing demand for trained bartenders, family-owned Bacardi today announced that it is launching Shake Your Future in Germany. Shake Your Future is a special initiative giving young adults the life-changing opportunity to train as a professional mixologist.

Sustainable Development Goals

Rayonier 2022 Sustainability Report: Third-Party Certifications and Forestry Regulations

We are dedicated to meeting the highest standards of sustainable forestry established by the Sustainable Forestry Initiative® (SFI®), Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®), and the Programme for the Endorsement of Forest Certification™ (PEFC™).

Events, Media & Communications

Renowned Public Health and Design Leaders To Headline IWBI's WELL Summit

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), the global authority for driving market transformation through healthy buildings, organizations and communities, will host the 2023 WELL Summit.

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