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Research, Reports & Publications

Illumina CEO Highlights the Company’s Efforts To Leverage Genomics for Good

We entered 2021 full of hope for a recovery from the pandemic, at the dawn of a new era of genomic medicine, and a recognition of the incredible opportunities for us to rebuild a healthier, more inclusive, and more sustainable global community.

Environment

Washing Your Clothes With Cold Water Can Help Save Carbon Emissions and Ocean Pollution

Did you know that if we all washed our clothes in cold water, we could reduce about 50% of the greenhouse gases for the life of a garment?

Research, Reports & Publications

Three Things Supporting HP's Leadership in Sustainability

HP reported its sustainability progress this week which continued to showcase a level of focus, effort and, most important, progress that arguably leads the industry.

Diversity & Inclusion

AEG's LA Kings Host an Inclusive Coaching Training for Youth Hockey Partners

AEG’s LA Kings hosted a virtual inclusive coaching workshop for 15 of its affiliated youth hockey partners, including the Jr. Kings Program, Jr. Reign Program and the High School Hockey League on June 29, 2022.

Green Infrastructure

Harnessing the Power of Parked EVs

E-Flex and Cisco help electric vehicles drive to Net Zero

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

'I'm Muy Fancy Now'

A day-in-the-life of a New York businesswoman who upped her digital marketing skills with Verizon Small Business Digital Ready

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Wells Fargo Names Otis Rolley as Head of Social Impact

Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) announced today that Otis Rolley is joining the company as head of Social Impact, leading community engagement and enterprise philanthropy, including the Wells Fargo Foundation.

Education

3M Young Scientist Challenge Announces 2022 National Finalists and Honorable Mentions

3M and Discovery Education are proud to announce the top 10 finalists and four honorable mention recipients in the 2022 3M Young Scientist Challenge, the 15th year of the competition.

Research, Reports & Publications

Inaugural Indigo Credit Issuance Unlocks Farmer Access to Multi-Billion Dollar Voluntary Carbon Market

Industry leading carbon farming program provides new global revenue stream for farmers and an immediately accessible, scalable nature-based solution to climate change.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

YWCA Receives Support From Keybank Foundation To Provide Digital Literacy and Internet Access to Low-Income Women

The YWCA White Plains & Central Westchester and KeyBank announce a community partnership to provide life-changing digital skills training and resources to low-income women currently residing the YWCA’s Women’s Residence in White Plains, as well as to women residing throughout Westchester County.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How Businesses Can Accelerate the Work of Social Entrepreneurs To Change the World

Non-profit organizations and social enterprises account for an average of 4.5% of their countries’ GDP and employ 10% or more of the total workforce.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility Congratulates Its Co-founder on Receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom

The Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR) congratulates The Honorable Raul H. Yzaguirre who is receiving the Presidential Medal of Freedom today from the President of the United States, Joseph R. Biden

Environment

At Issue Is Deforestation "Right Here in River City"

Deforestation has long been a prominent subject in the scientific and professional literature and, increasingly in recent years, the popular press.

Innovation & Technology

Alibaba Cloud Launches Carbon Management Solution - Energy Expert

Alibaba Cloud, the digital technology and intelligence backbone of Alibaba Group, has announced the global launch of Energy Expert, a sustainability platform to help customers worldwide measure, analyze and manage the carbon emissions of their business activities and products.

Events, Media & Communications

Meet the Leading Content Distribution Platform for ESG Storytelling

Your company has a story to tell about your environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives. Creating compelling content is important — but that's only one part of the equation.

Education

Clean Air in Schools Is Essential for Good Health & Learning

Aura Air technology and federal funding make it easier than ever for education facilities to improve and monitor air quality.

Environment

Fifth Third Employees Claim Tree Saplings, Plant Trees in Honor of Arbor Day

In honor of Arbor Day, Fifth Third Bank gave away 400 bur oak and pin oak seedlings April 28 to employees at its Madisonville Campus and downtown Fifth Third Center in Cincinnati where Fifth Third is headquartered.

Environment

IAC’s Annual Gold and Diamond Conference Returns to Bohemian National Hall in NYC; the Focus of the 12th Year Is “Boldly Building the Future: Gold, Diamonds, and Jewelry in a Transformational Age”

Recipients for the Award for Leadership in Responsible Practice and the Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Diamond and Jewelry Industries will be honored, while experts, employing jewelry as the lens, deliberate the industry, from mining practices and responsible sourcing to succession and training jewelers and goldsmiths for the future.

Green Infrastructure

WELL for ALL - Snapshots of Rapidly Expanding Space Types of WELL Adoption

Over the last few months, we’ve seen increased WELL adoption across organizations and industries that may surprise you.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Whirlpool Corp. Named a Top Company for Executive Women by Seramount

Whirlpool Corporation has recently been named to the 2022 Seramount Top Companies for Executive Women list. The distinction recognizes the company for its diverse and inclusive culture that promotes leadership and advancement of women.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Renewable Energy Careers at Schneider Electric: Miguel Gil Mast

Miguel's career path is at once typical and atypical, fueled by an advanced degree in renewable energy engineering and early career experience at the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ).

Diversity & Inclusion

The Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR) Congratulates Its Newest HACR Young Hispanic Corporate Achievers™

The Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR) congratulates the 15th cohort of the HACR Young Hispanic Corporate Achievers™ on their completion of the program last month.

Diversity & Inclusion

P&G Brands Work for “Fair Play”

The unequal division of labor in the home is not a new issue. However, the global pandemic brought inequities in this division even more to the forefront in millions of households.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Teaming Up With Team USA

Earlier this month, Team USA Olympians and Paralympians visited Philadelphia to help us kick-off our new national volunteer program, Team UP.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Truist Boosts Minimum Wage to $22

Truist Financial Corporation announced it will boost its minimum U.S. hourly pay rate to $22 effective Oct. 1 of this year. This increase is the company's latest investment in key talent across the organization.

Latest Campaigns

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    At AEG, we embrace inclusion and strive to create a workplace where our employees feel welcomed, valued and respected for the viewpoints, ideas...
  2. 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...
  3. IWBI | WELL Building Standard
    Our built environment can shape our habits and choices, regulate our sleep-wake cycle, drive us toward healthy and unhealthy choices, and passively...
  4. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
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    Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.
  6. Kids to College Powered by Entergy
    Entergy believes in the dreams of the families we serve. Everyone deserves the opportunity to continue their education and, as a corporate leader and...
  7. Financial health
    At Wells Fargo, we're opening pathways to economic advancement for racially and ethnically diverse and low- and moderate-income individuals and...
  8. KeyBank: Responsible Banking
    Everyone’s financial journey is different. We make intentional efforts to meet the individual needs of clients and communities through a diverse range...
  9. 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...
  10. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
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    Antea Group's health and safety consultants understand what it takes to help make a positive impact on safety culture. Read blogs, insights, and more...
  12. Corporate Social Responsibility
    Whirlpool Corporation has several CSR partners including United Way, Habitat for Humanity International, Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Consulada...
  13. Arbor Day Foundation News
    Stay up to date on the latest news and events from the Arbor Day Foundation. Subscribe to the Arbor Day e-news arborday.org/accounts/optin.cfm
  14. Integrated Tools
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts to align the industry on a common language to describe sustainability performance to reduce duplication and...
  15. 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...