Innovation & Technology

Print My Ride: How 3D Technology Is Keeping Vehicles on the Road and Out of the Scrapyard

Jun 30, 2021 12:30 PM ET

Earlier this year, Nissan announced that it would start using HP Jet Fusion 3D printers to create a much-needed spare part for the R32 Skyline GT-R — a plastic harness protector. Customers were thrilled.

Environment

The Nature Conservancy and Partners Begin Oyster Reef Construction in Pensacola's East and Blackwater Bays to Help Restore Oysters to the Region

Jun 30, 2021 12:20 PM ET

The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and partners announce the start of construction on the Pensacola East Bay Oyster Habitat Restoration Project to boost oyster populations in East and Blackwater Bays.

Diversity & Inclusion

Aflac's Service Lead on Transformation and Diversity

Jun 30, 2021 12:00 PM ET

My career spans so many different areas in the company. I’m born and raised here in Columbus, Georgia, starting, literally answering phones in our call center.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

CSR Q&A With Illumina's Chief Financial Officer

Jun 30, 2021 12:00 PM ET

Research, Reports & Publications

Kimberly-Clark Reports Progress Toward Its 2030 Sustainability Ambitions

Jun 30, 2021 12:00 PM ET

Kimberly-Clark today published its annual report on sustainability, providing the first update on the company’s global progress toward its 2030 sustainability strategy and goals

Environment

A Sustainable Approach To Caring for the Environment

Jun 30, 2021 12:00 PM ET

Clarivate introduces Element, a resource group for colleagues that’s focused on the environment and climate change and raising public awareness of the environment and our impact on it.

Research, Reports & Publications

Fifth Third Publishes 2020 Environmental, Social and Governance Report

Jun 30, 2021 11:55 AM ET

Fifth Third Bancorp published its 2020 ESG Report, highlighting its commitment to doing well by doing good. The 2020 report further describes actions taken to generate long-term sustainable value for all Fifth Third stakeholders.

Green Infrastructure

American Airlines Invests in the Future of Urban Air Mobility

Jun 30, 2021 11:55 AM ET

As part of its ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability, American Airlines recently announced it will invest in Vertical Aerospace, a leading UK-headquartered engineering and aeronautical business developing electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft.

Diversity & Inclusion

S&P Global Prioritizes Diversity Year-round

Jun 30, 2021 11:30 AM ET

June marks the 51st celebration of Pride Month in the United States, a time when millions of people across the globe come together in support of the LGBTQ+ community. S&P Global not only celebrates diversity, they prioritize it.

Research, Reports & Publications

New Health Disparities Report Reveals Urgent Need to Address Maternal Mortality, Mental and Behavioral Health, and Food Insecurity in the U.S.

Jun 30, 2021 11:15 AM ET

he United Health Foundation, the philanthropic foundation of UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), released its inaugural America’s Health Rankings Health Disparities Report, highlighting persistent and widening gaps in health and well-being by race and ethnicity, gender, geography and educational level.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Invesco Expands Partnership With Rock The Street, Wall Street

Jun 30, 2021 11:00 AM ET

Invesco is entering its third year of partnership with Rock The Street, Wall Street (RTSWS), which focuses on teaching financial literacy to girls and sparking interest in careers in finance.

Education

A Snapshot of Entergy's Advocacy for Early Care and Education (the New Orleans 100)

Jun 30, 2021 11:00 AM ET

Since 2000, Entergy has been advocating for increased funding and support for early care and education, and has helped generate over $477 million in funding across Louisiana and neighboring states.

Environment

Ecocentricity Blog: What If I Told You

Jun 30, 2021 10:30 AM ET

What if I told you…that something with only 3% of the size can do 33% of the work? This is the story of peatlands.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

HP Leads a Corporate Transition to Equity

Jun 30, 2021 10:30 AM ET

HP, Inc. is on a mission to become "the world’s most sustainable and just technology company.” To that end, the multinational computer, 3D printing and printing company based in Palo Alto, California

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Billionaires Jeff Bezos, Richard Branson & Elon Musk Could Save 41M People at Risk of Starvation

Jun 30, 2021 10:20 AM ET

It sounds like a dystopian science fiction novel — as climate change cooks oceans and forests, a pandemic endangers billions of people, and world hunger surges, a handful of mega-wealthy men are pumping billions of dollars into their own personal space travel companies.

Health & Healthcare

Cummins Inc. Reaches COVID-19 Vaccination Milestone With Mobile on-Site Clinics

Jun 30, 2021 10:15 AM ET

COVID-19 restrictions are beginning to loosen up in different parts of the world, as more people are becoming fully vaccinated. Cummins began offering COVID-19 vaccines for its workforce and their dependents through mobile on-site clinics on April 1.

Research, Reports & Publications

New Sustainability Report Highlights Progress on Challenging Goals

Jun 30, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Today Applied Materials published its latest Sustainability Report, covering our most recent environmental and social impact programs and results. We’ve been reporting on social responsibility and environmental matters since 2005.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Volunteering in a Virtual World

Jun 30, 2021 9:50 AM ET

While extremely challenging, this past year has proven to be one of the most rewarding times to work in community engagement at Alexion.

Research, Reports & Publications

Five Tips for GRI and SASB Reporters

Jun 30, 2021 9:30 AM ET

Many companies use both GRI and SASB Standards to generate information that meets the needs of all constituencies and markets.

Responsible Production & Consumption

SCS Global Services' “Sustainably Grown” Certification Recognized Under Walmart Canada's New Pollinator Health Program

Jun 30, 2021 9:30 AM ET

SCS Global Services (SCS), an international pioneer and leader in sustainability standards development and third-party certification of environmental, social, safety and quality performance, today announced its Sustainably Grown Certification program has been accepted into Walmart Canada’ new Pollinator Health Program.

Sustainable Development Goals

PepsiCo 2020 Sustainability Report Showcases Progress Towards a More Sustainable Food System

Jun 29, 2021 7:10 PM ET

The report outlines how during a tumultuous year for consumers, employees and partners, PepsiCo, one of the world's leading food and beverage companies, advanced its social and sustainability agenda across its supply chain.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Announcing the Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge 2021 Winners

Jun 29, 2021 5:45 PM ET

Today, Cisco announced the winners of the fifth annual Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge. The Challenge is an online competition that awards cash prizes to early-stage tech entrepreneurs solving the world’s most challenging problems.

Environment

An Electrifying Partnership - CNH Industrial and Nikola Corporation

Jun 29, 2021 5:00 PM ET

Discover what happens when two of the world’s most innovative companies join forces to tackle a major challenge together.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Herbalife Nutrition: Taking Responsibility for Nourishing People and Planet

Jun 29, 2021 4:55 PM ET

As a global nutrition company operating in more than 90 countries, Herbalife Nutrition views ESG criteria as essential to its business strategy and performance.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Fifth Third Invests $1 Million into National Urban League Workforce Development Program

Jun 29, 2021 4:45 PM ET

Fifth Third Bank and the National Urban League today announced a new workforce development program that will provide career advancement opportunities through providing upskilling and re-skilling services to under-employed participants over the course of the next two years.