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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Sands Academy: United in our Global Mission to Help Team Members Achieve Their Goals

Sands Academy, our global development and mentorship program, operates under a unified global charter to support the career development goals of our Team Members worldwide, improving our business through building a stronger, more knowledgeable workforce.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Meeting Our 2050 Targets Through Innovation

As a company, Enbridge has committed to company-wide, net-zero emissions by 2050. Through initiatives like solar self-power, infrastructure modernization and exploration of greener fuels, “the 2050 target is absolutely doable with the right roadmap.”

Diversity & Inclusion

Brands Address Equity Gap for Black Business Owners and Entrepreneurs

There is an equity gap for Black entrepreneurs and business owners in the business world today Today, we explore how three companies are launching initiatives to build racial equity and close that gap.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Honoring the 2021 Top 50 Leaders in Entertainment at the National Diversity & Leadership Conference

The National Diversity Council will be hosting the 17th Annual National Diversity and Leadership Conference on April 21-22 and April 28-29, 2021. The conference will be held virtually with this year’s theme being “Be a Changemaker”.

Education

Helping Schools in Houston Create Outdoor Learning Spaces

To support local communities, the Republic Services Charitable Foundation leads initiatives to support our neighborhoods. Launched in 2018, the National Neighborhood Promise® program provides funding opportunities to select nonprofit organizations.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Rockwell Automation's Becky House Shares How the Pandemic Sparked a Renewed Focus to Help Working Families

Becky House, Rockwell Automation’s senior vice president and chief people and legal officer, shares how balancing work and family life during the pandemic drove her and her team at Rockwell to find creative ways to help working families cope.

Diversity & Inclusion

Airbnb's Maria Cuba: “The Olympic Games Are a Global Stage to Show That Women Belong at the Top”

Born in Puerto Rico, where she graduated in political science, Cuba is one of Airbnb’s earliest employees and the founder of Airbnb Latino Employee Resource Group “Juntos”.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Dr. Reza Malehmir Wins 2020 Technical Achievement Award for AI and Asset Extraction

Dr. Reza Malehmir used artificial intelligence (AI) to fully automate data processing for a large provincial highway asset classification project, resulting in significant cost and time savings.

Diversity & Inclusion

Pro Bono + Inclusive Leadership: Courage

See how pro bono builds courage, one of Deloitte's Six Traits of Inclusive Leadership, in this profile from Pro Bono + Inclusive Leadership.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Honoring the 2021 Power 50 at the National Diversity & Leadership Conference

DiversityFirstTM will be hosting the 17th Annual National Diversity and Leadership Conference on April 21-22 and April 28-29, 2021. The conference will be held virtually with this year’s theme being “Be a Changemaker”. The four-day conference will honor a number of diverse talent from different industries.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

CNH Industrial Thailand Supports Local HIV Charity

CNH Industrial Thailand mobilized its employees and collected donations to support the Thammarak Foundation, which is focused on providing care for HIV positive patients in Thailand.

Diversity & Inclusion

Moody's Webinar: Gender Lens Investing

Gender inequalities are deep-rooted within our society and the economic impacts of the Covid-19 crisis risk of further widening the gender gap.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Honoring the 2021 Top 50 Financial Leaders at the National Diversity & Leadership Conference

DiversityFirstTM will be hosting the 17th Annual National Diversity and Leadership Conference on April 21-22 and April 28-29, 2021. The conference will be held virtually with this year’s theme being “Be a Changemaker”.

Energy

Road to 100% Renewable: T‑Mobile Is on Track to Reach Its Industry‑Leading Environmental Commitment

In 2018, T-Mobile became the first major telecom to sign the RE100 and make the bold commitment to power its business and network with 100% renewable energy by the end of 2021.

Energy

Ørsted to Develop One of the World's Largest Renewable Hydrogen Plants to Be Linked to Industrial Demand in the Netherlands and Belgium

The SeaH2Land vision includes a renewable hydrogen production facility of 1 GW by 2030 to be developed by Ørsted.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Honoring Leadership Excellence at the 2021 National Diversity & Leadership Conference

DiversityFirstTM will be hosting the 17th Annual National Diversity and Leadership Conference on April 21-22 and April 28-29, 2021. The conference will be held virtually with this year’s theme being “Be a Changemaker”. The four-day conference will honor a number of diverse talent from different industries.

Health & Healthcare

Alkermes Shares Immuno Oncology Clinical Trial Research

We are pleased to share clinical trial data on our investigational #immunooncology therapy and are excited to be a part of the 17th EADO Congress and 2021 World Mobile Congress Interactive Virtual Meeting.

Green Infrastructure

Acre & John Elkington | Building Back Better: From Sustainability To The 'Regenerative Economy' Webinar

How do we reignite the global economy while prioritizing infrastructure investments that slow the march of climate change?

Innovation & Technology

Making Autonomous Vehicles Excellent Defensive Drivers

Living in a bustling tiny metropolis with mostly aggressive drivers battling rush hour traffic, defensive driving is my default auto-pilot mode behind the steering wheel.

Media & Communications

China's Green (Investment) Revolution

Thoughts on the Market is also available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play and other major podcast platforms. In addition, the most recent episode is available on Amazon's Alexa.

Environment

Influential Companies and Fleet Operators Call for Strong Fuel Economy and Emission Standards

Two powerful corporate networks, representing more than 80 companies with a combined $1.3 trillion in annual revenue, are calling on the Biden administration to set strong emissions and fuel economy standards for passenger vehicles.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Honoring the 2021 Top 50 General Counsel at the National Diversity & Leadership Conference

DiversityFirstTM will be hosting the 17th Annual National Diversity and Leadership Conference on April 21-22 and April 28-29, 2021. The conference will be held virtually with this year’s theme being “Be a Changemaker”. The four-day conference will honor a number of diverse talent from different industries.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Elizabeth Native Powers Up PSEG Nuclear Plants for Newark, All New Jersey

Rodriguez's drive led her from Elizabeth to her 2013 graduation from MIT with a degree in nuclear science and engineering. Her focus is now channeled into helping to run PSEG's nuclear power plants in Salem County in South Jersey...

Energy

Report: Chevron is Advancing a Lower Carbon Future

Affordable, reliable, ever-cleaner energy is essential to achieving a more prosperous and sustainable world. In this report, we outline our governance, risk management, strategy, portfolio, actions, and metrics.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

General Mills Becomes First U.S. Consumer Packaged Goods Company to Enter Into a Sustainability-Linked Revolving Credit Facility

General Mills will be measured on progress in two key areas: reducing greenhouse gas emissions in owned operations and using renewable electricity for global operations.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Community Impact
    Advancing our communities worldwide through philanthropic investments, partnerships, and employee volunteerism.
  2. Building a Sustainable Future | Decarbonizing the Built Environment
    The building sector accounts for nearly 40% of carbon emissions and nearly 50% of the consumption of natural resources. The industry stands at a...
  3. 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...
  4. Advocacy
    Position Action Against Hunger as a leading advocate for policy change and investment—calling for increased public health spending, improved nutrition...
  5. Opportunity for All
    At Trane Technologies, uplifting our communities and workforce is the key to our continued success. We focus on broadening access to education...
  6. Responsible Investing
    Responsible Investing
  7. 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...
  8. Sustainability Insights
    General sustainability insights.
  9. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  10. Corporate Social Responsibility
    Whirlpool Corporation has several CSR partners including United Way, Habitat for Humanity International, Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Consulada...
  11. Sustainable Operations
    ops-related sustainability content (e.g., new electric equipment, decarb efforts, etc.)
  12. Local Communities
    The principals of living and working in synergy with the communities in which we operate, as well as collaborating on projects that benefit those...
  13. PSEG Strength in Service, Sandy and Beyond
    Ten years after Superstorm Sandy raged across the East Coast, PSE&G continues to protect customers’ utility service from the damaging impact of...
  14. Health & Nutrition
    Be the leading nutritious and sustainable product development partner for our customers, developing industry leading solutions that enable the...
  15. Aflac Stories
    Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.