Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

American Express Give2Gether 2021 Supports Nearly 4,000 Non-profit Organizations Across 78 Countries

Dec 7, 2021 11:30 AM ET

In American Express’ annual Give2Gether campaign, more than 13,000 colleagues participated, pledging donations to their favorite non-profits and doubling their impact with the company’s Global Match Program.

Energy

CIT Supports New 200-Megawatt Amazon Solar Farm in OH

Dec 7, 2021 11:15 AM ET

CIT is pleased to support Innergex Renewable Energy with financing for its 200-megawatt Amazon Solar Farm in Ohio.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Technology Director Shares Her Top 5 Career Tips

Dec 7, 2021 10:45 AM ET

Felicia Rives started with The Home Depot in 1996 after graduating from Georgia Tech with a degree in computer science.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Newsweek Names Hormel Foods One of America’s Most Responsible Companies

Dec 7, 2021 10:45 AM ET

Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a global branded food company, has been named one of America’s Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek magazine for the third year in a row.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Gilead Sciences Ranked No. 6 overall, and No. 2 in Health Care & Life Sciences Industry, in Newsweek's List of Most Responsible American Companies

Dec 7, 2021 10:45 AM ET

Gilead Sciences ranked No. 6 overall, and No. 2 within the Health Care & Life Sciences industry, in Newsweek’s just-released list of Most Responsible American Companies.

Diversity & Inclusion

Alkermes Has Launched Employee Resource Groups

Dec 7, 2021 10:40 AM ET

In the words of our CEO Richard Pops, diversity, inclusion & belonging are “integral to our company’s culture and success.”

Energy

Capital Power and Enbridge Collaborate to Reduce CO2 Emissions in Alberta

Dec 7, 2021 10:35 AM ET

Capital Power Corporation (TSX: CPX) and Enbridge Inc. (TSX: ENB) (NYSE: ENB) are pleased to announce a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on carbon capture and storage (CCS) solutions in the Wabamun area west of Edmonton, Alberta, near Capital Power's Genesee Generating Station.

Diversity & Inclusion

Four Ways P&G is Stepping Up to Inspire and Enable Disability Confidence

Dec 7, 2021 10:15 AM ET

P&G recognizes International Day of Persons with Disabilities and the contributions of P&G employees with disabilities.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Field to Market Releases Fourth National Indicators Report Underscoring Need for Greater Collective Action in Accelerating Sustainable Commodity Crop Production

Dec 7, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Field to Market: The Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture released today the fourth edition of its landmark National Indicators Report, Environmental Indicators for Measuring Outcomes of On-Farm Agricultural Production in the United States, which provides critical national-level analysis on progress in environmental indicators across eleven U.S. commodity crops. The report, last issued in 2016, demonstrates that progress across five key environmental indicators has largely plateaued over the last decade, demonstrating an urgent need for greater collective action from the value chain in order to achieve sustained transformation of the agricultural system.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Toblerone Named Best Sustainable Supplier 2021 by TRBusiness Global Travel Retail Awards

Dec 7, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Made from 100% sustainably sourced cocoa through Mondelēz International’s Cocoa Life program, the packaging is designed to be recyclable and features the Cocoa Life logo to highlight its sustainability credentials to consumers.

Events, Media & Communications

Marketing Industry Launches New CMO Sustainability Accelerator Collaborative

Dec 7, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Leading organizations in the marketing industry today announced a groundbreaking coalition of resources and professional expertise to catalyze the global marketing community in driving growth through sustainable innovation.

Research, Reports & Publications

Seagen Publishes Inaugural Corporate Responsibility Report

Dec 7, 2021 9:00 AM ET

As a demonstration of its long-term environmental, social, and governance (ESG) commitments, Seagen Inc. (Nasdaq:SGEN) today announced the release of its inaugural Corporate Responsibility Report.

Research, Reports & Publications

Return on Sustainability, Spotlight 1: Risk Mitigation and Resilience

Dec 7, 2021 9:00 AM ET

Research, Reports & Publications

CRB Horizons Report - Life Sciences 2021

Dec 7, 2021 9:00 AM ET

Our Horizons: Life Sciences report, built on the inputs of more than 500 industry leaders, explores the evolving science & business of drug manufacturing & the operational shifts our industry must make, especially as COVID-19 has changed our world.

Diversity & Inclusion

VMware's Inclusive Terminology Journey

Dec 7, 2021 8:50 AM ET

VMware has undertaken the multifaceted task of correcting non-inclusive terminology used in our products and company collateral. Ralph Waldo Emerson once wrote, “Life is a journey, not a destination.”

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Griffith Foods Southeast Asia Recognized as one of HR Asia Best Companies To Work For In Asia 2021

Dec 7, 2021 8:20 AM ET

Griffith Foods Southeast Asia is recognized as one of HR Asia Best Companies To Work For In Asia 2021! This is a prestigious award organized by the leading professional magazine, HR Asia, acknowledging strong performance in several categories.

Innovation & Technology

Cisco to Award $1M USD to #TechForGood Startups and Entrepreneurs Addressing Social Issues and Climate Change

Dec 7, 2021 8:15 AM ET

One of Cisco’s signature Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs, the Challenge will award $1 million in cash prizes to early-stage tech entrepreneurs who are addressing some of our toughest social and environmental problems.

Innovation & Technology

Kirk Taylor Is the Featured Guest on AgriNovus Indiana's Ag+Bio+Science Podcast

Dec 7, 2021 8:10 AM ET

Land Betterment Corporation (“Land Betterment” or the “Company”), an environmental solutions company fostering positive impact through upcycling former coal mining and industrial sites to create sustainable community development and job creation

Events, Media & Communications

Executive Roundtable: STEM Workforce Development Through an Equity Lens

Dec 7, 2021 8:05 AM ET

As we grapple with COVID’s impact across industry, an area seemingly immune to the pandemic’s fallout are the job opportunities available for qualified STEM professionals.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Kohler Canada Offers Donation and Matching Program to Helping Women's Shelters

Dec 6, 2021 5:05 PM ET

Kohler Canada will provide an initial $10,000 of items and match donations up to an additional $10,000 in Amazon Wish List items to provide over $30,000 in donations in total.

Sustainable Development Goals

American Airlines Makes Additional Commitment to Sustainable Aviation Fuel

Dec 6, 2021 3:40 PM ET

American Airlines announced that it has finalized a new sustainable aviation fuel offtake agreement with Aemetis, bringing the airline’s total SAF commitment to more than 120 million gallons.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Workiva Named GirlsClub Top 25 Company Where Women Want to Work

Dec 6, 2021 3:15 PM ET

We are honored to have been selected by GirlsClub as a 2021 Top 25 Company Where Women Want to Work!

Innovation & Technology

Black & Veatch's Nutrient Removal Project Stands Up to Record California Wet-Weather Event

Dec 6, 2021 3:00 PM ET

When the combination of two weather phenomena – a bomb cyclone and atmospheric river – inundated Northern California with record-breaking rainfall in October, Sacramento’s recently completed biological nutrient removal (BNR) facility did more than just weather the storm: it flexed its muscle in keeping the Sacramento River, and subsequently the Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta, clean.

Innovation & Technology

How to Tell Scammers to Take a Hike This Holiday Season

Dec 6, 2021 2:40 PM ET

This holiday season, give yourself the gift of peace of mind: The free Scam Shield app, which is part of the comprehensive set of protections offered to T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile customers against the pervasive problem of scams and robocalls.

Research, Reports & Publications

Acre's Sustainable Finance Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Survey 2021: Launch Press Release

Dec 6, 2021 2:35 PM ET

Acre today announced the launch of its first Equity, Diversity & Inclusion survey focussed specifically on the Sustainable Finance market.