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Diversity & Inclusion

Sealed Air’s “Better Together” Podcast: Honoring International Women's Day

On Episode 8 of Sealed Air's "Better Together" corporate podcast, employees discuss embracing equity in honor of International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month.

Innovation & Technology

INOVUES Announces Its First Higher-Education Energy Efficiency Retrofit

INOVUES, provider of the only upfit technology that enables building facades and windows to be upgraded without replacement or disruption, will demonstrate its patented retrofit solution at University of Minnesota’s Saint Paul campus. The project is the first of its kind.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Rise of Participatory Grantmaking

Traditional philanthropy has a problem. The top-down, hierarchical power structure often undercuts efforts to make lasting change.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Southern Company Celebrates Community Through Volunteering, Giving, and Economic Development Initiatives

Southern Company is committed to being “A Citizen Wherever We Serve,” meaning our employees are inextricably woven into the communities we are privileged to serve.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Stuart Weitzman’s Edmundo Castillo Honored for His Empowerment of Indigenous Women Artisans

Congratulations to Stuart Weitzman’s Head of Design Edmundo Castillo, who was honored at Mercado Global’s Fashion Forward Gala.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Owens Corning Named One of 2023 World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere

Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) today announced that it has been recognized by Ethisphere as one of the 2023 World’s Most Ethical Companies. This marks the sixth consecutive year the company has been recognized with this honor.

Research, Reports & Publications

Sappi Increases the Percentage of Women in Senior Management Roles in 2021

As part of a global objective to enhance the diversity of its workforce, Sappi created this new goal in 2021, which also directly aligns with UNSDG 8, which
promotes economic growth and decent work.

Diversity & Inclusion

Defining Women in STEM: Angela Dodd

For Angela Dodd, finding a career as a female senior scientist meant navigating the STEM world without many women mentors.

Diversity & Inclusion

Digital-First Entrepreneurs Lead the Charge This International Women’s Day

Women in emerging markets are leveraging the digital economy to become entrepreneurs, recent graduates of a training program created by Alibaba Group shared.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Rockwell Automation Named Among World’s Most Ethical Companies

Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, has recognized Rockwell Automation, Inc. (ROK: NYSE) as one of the 2023 World’s Most Ethical Companies.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Medtronic Named One of World’s Most Ethical Companies

Medtronic , a global leader in healthcare technology, has been recognized by Ethisphere, a leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as one of the 2023 World's Most Ethical Companies.

Environment

New Zealand Leads the Way on Regenerative Agriculture Methods

As nations around the world seek to measure, manage and mitigate their greenhouse gas emissions, many have their eyes focused on the agricultural industry, and New Zealand is no exception.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Celebrating Women at IP: Laverne Hampton

Meet Laverne Hampton, supply planner team lead, Containerboard. Laverne, like all women at IP, provides valuable insight and a unique perspective to our organization.

Innovation & Technology

Will We Choose Digital Over Physical Goods in Future? Time Will Tell

While it may take time for people to change their habits and become content with choosing digital over physical, it will ultimately help reduce environmental impact and conserve resources for future generations.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Can CSOs Solve the Climate Crisis?

In this guest article, Marie Cloherty, Executive Director of Sustainable Business at Acre, discusses what can be done following last year’s COP27 and the lack of action against the climate crisis.

Events, Media & Communications

IWBI’s WELL Summit Heads to Washington, D.C.; Features Physician and NYTimes Best-Selling Author Dr. Mark Hyman, Panel of Former U.S. Surgeons General on the MainStage

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), the global authority for driving market transformation through healthy buildings, organizations and communities, opened registration today for its 2023 WELL Summit, to be held in Washington, D.C., September 25-26, 2023.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Global Expert in Corporate Sustainability Will Chair GRI’s Standard Setting Board

Global Reporting Initiative, the world's leading provider of sustainability reporting standards, is to appoint Carol Adams as chair of the Global Sustainability Standards Board

Diversity & Inclusion

‘Showing Up’ at SCE’s Black History Month Celebration

Edison International, the parent company of SCE, saw an opportunity to act by focusing resources on the areas that will provide the greatest impact — increasing workforce diversity to reflect the communities the company serves.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Supporting Young Entrepreneurs One Cookie Sale at a Time With the Girl Scouts

In communities across the United States and every year around late-winter, Girl Scouts put on their green vests and embrace the life of being a young entrepreneur. For four weeks in the Kansas City area, they can be found in front of stores, in neighborhoods and at local events.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

PNC Employees Take Ownership of Their Careers To Better Serve Customers

PNC Career Advisors are part of the Talent Management team, providing support, guidance and consultation to employees looking to grow in their current role or prepare for the next role.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Can A Digital Supply Chain Help Create Zero Food Waste?

At the SAP.iO Foundries Sustainable Agriculture Latin America Demo Day, a group of startups presented solutions to help transportation providers reduce waste through better services that enable greater speed, more transparency and agility, and increased efficiency.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Ethisphere Announces Fifth Third Bank as One of the 2023 World’s Most Ethical Companies® for the Fourth Time

Fifth Third Bank, National Association, today was recognized by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as one of the 2023 World’s Most Ethical Companies.

Diversity & Inclusion

Franklin Templeton Employees Discuss Resilience and Black Experience During Black History Month Panel

Franklin Templeton employees candidly shared their insights during the “North American Black Experience Panel,” held on Feb. 24 as part of the firm’s Black History Month events organized by the Black Empowerment Network (BEN), one of the firm’s business resource groups.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Principal® Named One of the 2023 World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere

Principal Financial Group® has been recognized by Ethisphere, a global leader in advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as one of the 2023 World’s Most Ethical Companies.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

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  1. Integrated Tools
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts to align the industry on a common language to describe sustainability performance to reduce duplication and...
  2. Local Communities
    The principals of living and working in synergy with the communities in which we operate, as well as collaborating on projects that benefit those...
  3. GoDaddy | Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
    Diverse teams build better products — period. At GoDaddy, we make apps and services that our worldwide community of entrepreneurs can relate to. Our...
  4. Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG)
    The business landscape is reorienting itself and you can almost hear priorities shifting toward change-readiness and the bigger picture. And in this...
  5. AEG's Commitment to Social Impact and Volunteerism
    AEG embraces its responsibility to enrich the lives of people in the communities around the world where we do business, and to use business to create...
  6. GoDaddy | Microbusiness
    They’re the people who build websites, run restaurants, and teach online classes. They power local economies and national growth but their impact...
  7. Biomimicry and Ray of Hope Accelerator
    The Ray C. Anderson Foundation has partnered with the Biomimicry Institute to create the Ray of Hope Accelerator, designed to bring commercially...
  8. Fifth Third's Commitment to Small Businesses
    Fifth Third believes that small businesses form the foundation of our communities – and when they succeed, we all succeed. Supporting them through...
  9. FedEx | Volunteer Campaigns
    Giving back is part of the FedEx culture. Team members support our charitable investments and local community needs by dedicating their time where...
  10. Social Progress
    Social engagement has always been an integral part of our sense of responsibility as a company. We care and we act to do our part to improve the...
  11. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  12. PSEG Environmental Stewardship
    PSEG’s environmental stewardship is evident in programs and strategies that reflect our commitment to clean air, clean water and waste management...
  13. AEG's Commitment to Social Impact and Volunteerism
    AEG embraces its responsibility to enrich the lives of people in the communities around the world where we do business, and to use business to create...
  14. Digital Safety
    We provide tools and guidance so people can manage digital content in a way that’s right for them and their families. Learn more >>
  15. Healthy Spaces Podcast: Season 5
    Welcome to Season 5 of Healthy Spaces by Trane Technologies, the podcast where experts and disruptors explore how climate technology and innovation...