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Diversity & Inclusion

KFC Marks Milestone 25,000th Restaurant With an All-Women Team

The restaurant, located in the scenic and historic city of Hyderabad in southern India, is a testament to KFC’s undeterred speed of unit growth. The new restaurant is led and operated by an all-women team, reflecting the brand’s global commitment to championing a culture of equity, inclusion and belonging as it expands across the globe.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Meharry Medical College Announces $1.1 Million Truist Foundation Grant to Limit Spread of COVID-19 Through Innovative Technologies

Meharry Medical College has announced the receipt of a $1.1 million grant from the Truist Foundation to develop a national model for COVID-19 contact tracing through advanced technology solutions to limit the spread of the virus, especially among minority populations most impacted by the pandemic.

Diversity & Inclusion

Rachel May: “Combating Inequality by Creating a Safe and Empowering Environment”

One of the current cohort of IOC Young Leaders, Rachel May is at the forefront of a new generation of women pioneering inclusive sports initiatives.

Environment

Celebrating Women in Sustainability

World Wildlife Fund is celebrating women in sustainability with a blog series featuring some of the incredible female leaders who are working to transform business for the good of the planet.

Diversity & Inclusion

Takeda Pledges to Make the World More Gender Equal

The Takeda Executive Team has joined with our employees around the globe to pledge to make the world more gender equal.

Education

Aflac Named SEC MBA Case Competition Title Sponsor

Aflac, a leading provider of supplemental insurance products in the U.S, will serve as title sponsor for the Eighth SEC MBA Case Competition, hosted virtually April 15-17 by the Raymond J. Harbert College of Business.

Research, Reports & Publications

Qualcomm Drops 2020 Corporate Responsibility Report

Take a look at how Qualcomm exemplifies the change it wants to see in the world.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Schneider Electric Recognized during Renewable Energy Markets Asia Awards for Renewable Energy Leadership in Asia

The Center for Resource Solutions (CRS), today recognized Schneider Electric, the global leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, for its leadership in building renewable energy markets and green power procurement in Asia.

Diversity & Inclusion

Introduce a Girl to Engineering

WSP USA's Lauren Taylor shares her experience: "Growing up, I got the opportunity to learn a lot about people in the STEM field, including historical figures. But for me, inspiration really comes from everyday people."

Research, Reports & Publications

Essity Publishes Its Annual and Sustainability Report for 2020

During 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic had a major impact on people and the global economy. Essity has had three priorities: care for our people, contribute to society and secure business success.

Innovation & Technology

Detox: An AI System To Detect and Prevent Toxic Speech

Cyberbullying is everyone’s business and the best response is a proactive one. Our new research project Detox is a step forward in figuring out how to help children and parents navigate today’s complex digital universe.

Events, Media & Communications

VolunteerMatch Announces Star Panel Line-up for Phenomenal Women!

In celebration of Women’s History Month, VolunteerMatch announced today a virtual panel packed with powerhouse speakers: Phenomenal Women! Bringing More Wellness, Joy and Ease into Our Busy Lives.

Research, Reports & Publications

Our Purpose in Action: NatWest Group Publishes New 2020 Environmental, Social and Governance Supplement

We’ve published our first Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) supplement. In response to stakeholder interest in more detailed disclosures around non-financial matters, the supplement is a key new addition to our annual reporting suite.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Georgia-Pacific's Leaf River, Miss., Facility Becomes First Pulp Mill to Earn EPA Energy Star Certification; Other Georgia-Pacific Facilities Also Receive Recognition for Sustainable Efforts

Efforts to reduce water use, use energy efficiently and streamline resources used to ship products across the U.S. earned employees and GP facilities a variety of awards from the EPA.

Diversity & Inclusion

Rockwell Automation’s Dawn Cappelli Reflects on Pioneering Cybersecurity Career

During Women’s History Month, trailblazing women are top of mind at Rockwell Automation, including leaders like Dawn Cappelli, who is a wife, mom, a grandma of 2, and serves as vice president of global security and chief information security officer.

Diversity & Inclusion

Hubert Connects Candidates to Careers at SAIC

Hubert is a recruiter with SAIC, a technology integration company that works across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets.

Social Impact & Volunteering

“Never Enough”: A Navy SEAL Commander on Living a Life of Excellence, Agility and Meaning

Mike Davis: Leadership is leadership, no matter the setting. And solving difficult problems involves the same kinds of skills and considerations in just about every scenario.

Sustainable Development Goals

MilliporeSigma Brings New Renewable Energy to the Grid Through Virtual Power Purchase Agreement With Enel Green Power

As part of its ongoing commitment to renewable energy, MilliporeSigma has signed a 12-year, off-site, virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) with Enel Green Power for the construction of a future wind and storage project in Texas.

Health & Healthcare

Pink Tomatoes & Petite Peppers: Innovating for Taste and Nutrition

If you have children, or if you remember when you were one, you know that tastes change. A child’s favorite foods are sacred, until they aren’t. And if the wrong food is even remotely close to their plate, dinner can be ruined — until they taste it.

Diversity & Inclusion

Choose to Challenge: How Investing in Women Strengthens Families and Communities

This year’s theme for International Women’s Day is “choose to challenge,” which encourages every one of us to call out gender bias and inequality, and to seek out and celebrate women’s achievements.

Health & Healthcare

International Medical Corps and FedEx Team-Up to Support COVID-19 Vaccination Efforts in California

International Medical Corps launched its COVID-19 vaccination activities in Los Angeles during the first week of March at Martin Luther King Jr. Community Hospital (MLKCH) and Kedren Community Health Center (KCHC).

Innovation & Technology

Global Workplace Standard for Mica Processors Released

Responsible Minerals Initiative and Responsible Mica Initiative release Global Workplace Standard for Mica Processors

Research, Reports & Publications

CLP Achieves 2020 Carbon Intensity Target on Path to Climate Vision 2050

CLP Group has achieved a key milestone in its decarbonisation journey amid the unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Find out more in its latest Sustainability Report.

Environment

Environmental Justice in Los Angeles

For communities such as West Long Beach, Wilmington, San Pedro, and Carson - a 30-minute drive south of downtown Los Angeles — environmental injustice stems from the fossil fuel industry which, for impacted communities, is right on their doorstep.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Starbucks, PayPal and PSEG Join Ceres' Company Network

Starbucks Corp., PayPal Holdings Inc. and PSEG have joined the Ceres Company Network, the sustainability nonprofit Ceres announced today.

Latest Campaigns

  1. 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...
  2. 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...
  3. AMD Environmental Sustainability
    Advancing sustainability across our operations, supply chain manufacturing and product stewardship
  4. 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...
  5. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  6. Healthy Spaces Podcast: Season 5
    Welcome to Season 5 of Healthy Spaces by Trane Technologies, the podcast where experts and disruptors explore how climate technology and innovation...
  7. Kingfisher Around the World
    The SCS Kingfisher certification mark is showing up on an increasing number of products around the world. It differentiates companies that are making...
  8. Impacting Today and Tomorrow
    What we do matters and our associates can expect opportunities to create real impact at work and in the community.
  9. International Paper | SUSTAINABLE OPERATIONS
    Vision 2030 Goal: Improve our climate impact and advance water stewardship
  10. Shared Goodness Promise - Hershey's ESG Progress
    The Hershey Company is committed to publishing annual environment, social, and governance reports that give updates on our publicly stated goals and...
  11. Sustainability by Antea Group
    At Antea Group, we believe the best sustainability programs integrate sustainability into core business practices, we identify and act on relevant...
  12. PSEG People & Communities
    PSEG is committed to improving the lives of our customers, our employees and the diverse communities we serve throughout New Jersey and Long Island...
  13. KeyBank Foundation: Helping Communities Thrive through Education, Workforce Development, and Service
    KeyBank Foundation helps build thriving communities by supporting organizations and programs that foster thriving students and a thriving workforce...
  14. 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...
  15. Sustainability- Carnival Corporation's Way of Doing Business
    Carnival’s approach to sustainability is a full-time commitment; it is not a cost of doing business, it is a way of doing business. We at Carnival...