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Environment

Keysight's 2020 Environmental Progress

Keysight’s environmental programs span global operations with the intent to conserve natural resources, reduce emissions, minimize waste, and prevent pollution.

Environment

We Rise Q&A: Natasha Hodas on Reducing Carbon Emissions and Combating Climate Change

Intel sat down with Natasha Hodas, a Carbon Footprint Program Manager, to discuss snowstorms, greenhouse gases and how to prioritize climate change as companies grow.

Innovation & Technology

Introducing the Next Generation of Innovators: T-Mobile and the T-Mobile Foundation Announce 2021 Changemaker Challenge Winners

Winning ventures from the Challenge, sponsored by T-Mobile, the T-Mobile Foundation and Ashoka, came from individuals and teams ages of 13-18 and tackle issues ranging from water conservation to underrepresentation in medicine to reducing waste.

Diversity & Inclusion

Brands Going Beyond the Rainbow-wash

Here is a roundup of brands starting the month off strong with initiatives lifting up all parts of LGBTQIA+ culture.

Diversity & Inclusion

Faces of Acre - Abdulaziz Explores the Month of Ramadan

In celebration of Eid al-Fitr, we sat down with our Research Consultant Abdulaziz Adekola, to learn more about the importance of Ramadan, the challenges, the experiences, and the important lessons we can all learn.​

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Duke Energy Foundation Awards $100,000 Grant to Expand Indiana Suicide Prevention Call Centers

The Duke Energy Foundation has awarded a $100,000 grant to the Mental Health America–Wabash Valley Region in Lafayette to expand staffing at two call centers currently serving 87 of Indiana’s 92 counties.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Hormel Foods and Jennie-O Win Best in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Award at PRWeek's Brand Film Awards

Hormel Foods Corporation's film Cooperation Beyond Words was awarded the top honor in the diversity, equity & inclusion category at the annual the Brand Film Awards.

Diversity & Inclusion

Truist Celebrates LGBTQ+ Community

Truist celebrates all LGBTQ+ people and is committed to creating a culture supporting all teammates and their individuality.

Events, Media & Communications

The Disparate Impacts of COVID-19 on Women

The Disparate Impacts of COVID-19 on Women: Speaking engagement featuring Salah Goss, Senior Vice President, North America Social Impact, Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Why Your Company Needs a Resilient Business Strategy

We need action to address changes remaking our world, but integrating sustainability elements into core business strategy is no longer enough. Learn more in this video from BSR President and CEO Aron Cramer and Managing Director Christine Diamente.

Research, Reports & Publications

Alliant Energy 2020 Corporate Responsibility Report: Energy and Climate

Our Clean Energy Blueprint is our guide to accelerate our transition to renewable energy and modern energy technologies to enhance the economic health and environment in the communities we serve.

Research, Reports & Publications

United Nations Federal Credit Union Publishes 2020 Impact Report

The United Nations Federal Credit Union (UNFCU) today released its 2020 Impact Report (PDF). The financial cooperative concluded its inaugural 5-year Sustainability Action Plan, attaining seven out of eight 2020 goals.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KeyBank Teams Up with Eight Days of Hope to Rebuild Homes in Buffalo's Masten District

KeyBank is teaming up with Eight Days of Hope (EDOH) to provide free home repairs on hundreds of homes in the Masten District neighborhood in Buffalo, NY. This effort will take place from July 17 to July 24.

Education

Comcast Community Impact Helps Bring D.C. Virtual Field Trip to Students Across America

Comcast Community Impact partnered with Discovery Education, to produce a very special Washington, D.C. field trip fit for current circumstances – virtual, of course.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

American Airlines Raises Nearly $1.5 Million for Global COVID-19 Relief Efforts

American Airlines raised nearly $1.5 million in support of the American Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies’ efforts to fight the COVID-19 pandemic around the world.

Responsible Production & Consumption

What's Good For the Ocean May Also Be Good For Business

Companies are trying to prove that conservation, sustainable fishing and carbon sequestration are profitable.

Research, Reports & Publications

Aflac Incorporated Posts 2020 Business and Sustainability Report Report Highlights How Aflac's Commitment to ESG is Making a Difference Balancing Purpose and Profit

Aflac Incorporated announced that the company has released its 2020 Business and Sustainability Report, titled "65 Years of the Aflac Way: Making a Difference While Balancing Purpose and Profit."

Responsible Production & Consumption

Gem Lab IGI Pledges to Become Carbon-Neutral

The New York office of the International Gemological Institute (IGI) is aiming to be the first carbon-neutral gemological laboratory by 2022.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Alexion Charitable Foundation Commits an Additional $250,000 to Americares COVID-19 Relief Efforts

As the global fight against COVID-19 continues, the Alexion Charitable Foundation (ACF) has increased its commitment to emergency relief efforts.

Environment

Biodiversity Crisis Emphasizes Need for Corporate Transparency

As the global community marks World Environment Day (5 June), the growing biodiversity crisis emphasizes why businesses need to step up and be accountable for their impacts on the world, with an updated reporting standard for biodiversity required.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Safety Month: Enhancing Our Safety Program with Technology

The health and safety of employees is critical for our company’s success. Each year, Tetra Tech works on more than 65,000 projects globally, and each work environment requires technology and tools to support safe working conditions for our staff.

Environment

Ørsted Commits to Sustainable Recycling of Wind Turbine Blades

On Ørsted's Capital Markets Day on 2 June, the company announced its new commitment to either reuse, recycle, or recover all of the wind turbine blades in Ørsted's global portfolio of onshore and offshore wind farms upon decommissioning

Environment

Momentum Building Among Fortune 500 Around Climate Action, but Not at Scale Required

Sixty percent of Fortune 500 companies have set a climate or energy-related goal, yet they vary dramatically in terms of ambition and are not happening at the speed or scale needed to align with what the science requires, according to a new World Wildlife Fund (WWF) report.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

New Holland Agriculture Bags Four Awards at Indian Tractor of the Year Award (ITOTY 2021)

New Holland Agriculture, a brand of CNH Industrial, confirmed its leading position and popularity in India by picking up four awards at ITOTY 2021.

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