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Events, Media & Communications

Restore the Earth: A Response to the Leaders' Climate Summit

Since the Paris Agreement was signed five years ago, hundreds of organizations across the U.S. have signed decarbonization pledges to mitigate the human, planetary, and economic impacts of climate change. But now is the time to put these symbolic first steps into action.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

The Organic & Non-GMO Report Celebrates 20 Years As Leading Publication for Organic and Non-GMO Markets

More than twenty years ago, journalist Ken Roseboro had an idea for a publication that focused on the market for non-GMO (non-genetically modified) grains and foods.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Comcast NBCUniversal Named One of the Top 25 Best Companies to Work for by Fortune

Comcast NBCUniversal was recognized by Fortune, in partnership with global research and consulting firm Great Place to Work, as the 21st best company to work for on its ‘100 Best Companies to Work For’ list this year.

Environment

Ørsted Partners With World Wide Fund for Nature Denmark to Give a Helping Hand to the Seas

The project, known as “A helping hand to the seas”, aims to explore how biodiversity is affected by imbalances in local ecosystems and support the vulnerable cod fish stock in Denmark’s Kattegat straits.

Research, Reports & Publications

T. Rowe Price: Pandemic's Impact to Financial Well-being Compels More Parents Than Ever to Have Money Conversations With Their Kids

A new study from T. Rowe Price provides a look at how the coronavirus pandemic has impacted families’ financial well-being, compelling more parents than ever to have conversations regarding money matters with their children.

Education

Inspiring the Next Generations of Inventors

Through our Qualcomm® Thinkabit Lab ™ program, we aim to show students from all cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds that they can be part of inventing the wireless world of the future.

Environment

Albertsons Companies Commits to Setting Science-Based Target to Reduce Carbon Emissions

Albertsons Companies has announced its commitment to the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) and will set an emissions reduction target that support the goals of the United Nations’ Paris Agreement to reduce carbon emissions.

Environment

Earth Day 2030: A Success Story Driven by Climate Solutions

Hop in and hold on! This week's Ecocentricity blog is a time travel journey to Earth Day 2030. "When it comes to solving the climate crisis, humans have made major strides this past decade."

Energy

Enbridge's Road Map to Net-zero Emissions by 2050

Net-zero emissions by 2050.

It’s a sustainability target that’s “absolutely doable,” says Caitlin Tessin, Enbridge’s Director of Market Innovation, “with the right road map.”

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Fifth Third Finance Academy Distributes Over $237,500 in Scholarship Funds

The student winners participated in an essay contest where they detailed how their experience with Finance Academy helped them prepare for their future endeavors.

Events, Media & Communications

WEC and Syngenta Convene Executive Roundtable: Business Strategies to Implement the EU Farm-to-Fork Strategy and Accelerate the Transition to a Sustainable Food System and Regenerative Agriculture

On March 30, 2021, WEC and Syngenta convened the first of a series of four Executive Roundtables to discuss the EU green deal and key areas of focus and opportunities to accelerate the transition to a sustainable food system.

Responsible Production & Consumption

O-I Fire and Sand - How Glass Is Made

Glass packaging is made of three natural ingredients: silica sand, soda ash and limestone. The materials are mixed with recycled glass--called cullet.

Innovation & Technology

Cummins Helps Hydrogen-powered Aircraft Take Flight

The world’s first hydrogen-powered aircraft, using global power leader Cummins’ fuel cell technology, was unveiled at the Stuttgart Airport in Germany in December 2020. Called the DLR-HY4, the four-seat airplane has successfully completed 30 2-hour test flights.

Health & Healthcare

Gilead Presents: Episode 2 - Realizing Possible

As COVID-19 began to spread around the world, Gilead employees worked around the clock to advance the company’s investigational antiviral.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Bacardi Celebrates Earth Day With an IG Live Session to Talk Sustainability and Closed-Loop Cocktails

On the occasion of Earth Day, Bacardi is highlighting its Good Spirited efforts and commitment to creating a Good Footprint by zooming in on the area of zero waste.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Herbalife Nutrition Celebrates National Volunteer Week

In celebration of #NationalVolunteerWeek, Herbalife Nutrition is excited to showcase their employees who have been giving back even during these trying times!

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

ImpactAssets Logs A Record 207 Custom Investment Deals Worth More Than $200 Million in 2020

Impact investments filled the capital gap to help fuel solutions to urgent issues, from racial equity to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Research, Reports & Publications

The Farming We Need for Earth Day

Agriculture has the potential to be both an immediate and long-term, scalable climate solution. The Indigo Carbon program connects farmers and corporate supporters to accelerate this change.

Research, Reports & Publications

SABIC Shows How It Is Thriving Responsibly in 2020 Sustainability Report

SABIC has released its 2020 Sustainability Report which reflects on the successes of its sustainability journey and the profound changes arising from a challenging yet remarkable year.

Energy

Hershey Announces New Renewable Energy Agreements Aligned With 2030 Goal to Reduce Emissions by More Than 50%

The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) today announced two new clean energy partnerships to develop solar projects in the U.S. as it moves its operations toward the use of clean and renewable energy.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

SFDR Looks Beyond the Balance Sheet, Through Greenwashing. Data Strategies Must Change.

When the EU’s Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) came into force on March 10, it might well have been news that passed many businesses by, writes Bart van Praag, General Manager, EMEA, Workiva.

Green Infrastructure

Nikola, IVECO and OGE Announce Intent to Accelerate the Deployment of Hydrogen Infrastructure and Fueling Solutions

Nikola Corporation (NASDAQ: NKLA), IVECO and OGE today announced they have entered into a letter of intent for a collaboration to establish a business structure for transporting hydrogen via pipeline network

Education

Igniting Genomic Literacy in the Classroom

At Illumina, we are committed to furthering genomics literacy through STEM education to ensure equitable access for all. Building the future of genomics starts with inspiring today’s youth to be tomorrow’s scientists, inventors, and innovators.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Restore Our Earth: Reducing Waste Through Reuse and Recycling

Addressing global waste is a key pillar of the Restore Our Earth platform. At Pentair, we work to limit our environmental impact by reducing waste from operations and increasing reuse and recycling.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Emergency Response
    Document rapid interventions when crises strike: delivering therapeutic food, water, hygiene kits, and deploying mobile med
  2. 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...
  3. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  4. Recognition of our Company
    As the leading sports and live music company in the world, we recognize our responsibility to provide industry leadership and to conduct our business...
  5. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
    Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is embedded in our company values. We actively promote it among our employees, raise awareness, and foster an...
  6. LATAM Growth
    DP World is significantly expanding its operations in Latin America, focusing on enhancing port infrastructure and increasing cargo handling...
  7. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  8. Community Impact
    Advancing our communities worldwide through philanthropic investments, partnerships, and employee volunteerism.
  9. Emergency Response
    Document rapid interventions when crises strike: delivering therapeutic food, water, hygiene kits, and deploying mobile med
  10. Collaboration and Partnership
    Cascale shares updates on its strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders geared toward shifting the industry into one that gives back more than...
  11. WASH (Water, Sanitation & Hygiene)
    Highlight the essential role of clean water, sanitation, and hygiene in preventing disease and malnutrition. Content will link WASH to nutrition...
  12. EVP Campaign
    Driving awareness of DP World’s Employee Value Proposition across the Americas, showcasing the company’s purpose-driven mission, talent strategy, and...
  13. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
    At Franklin Templeton, we are proud of our commitment to communities where we live and work. Each year, we engage with hundreds of organizations...
  14. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  15. 2024 Sustainability Report
    Chemours chemistry enables products that people rely on to live better and thrive. Our world-class portfolio drives innovation and enables high...