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Energy

Highlighting Chevron's Role in Advancing a Lower Carbon Future

Additional oil and gas supply will be needed to meet rising energy demand over the next 20 years— including in scenarios aligned with the Paris Agreement and UN Sustainable Development Goals.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Black & Veatch Named a Top Employer for Women Engineers, Reflecting Commitment to Diversity

Engineering leader Black & Veatch has been named to Woman Engineer magazine’s list of Top 50 Employers, reflecting the company's commitment to investing in its women engineers, raising awareness about bias and pushing for a more gender-neutral world.

Research, Reports & Publications

Scotiabank Releases Its 2020 Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) Report Highlighting Progress in Diversity and Inclusion, Climate and Sustainable Finance

On April 1, Scotiabank released its 2020 Environment, Social and Governance Report, a comprehensive review of the Bank's progress in delivering for every future.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

EarthxFilm 2021 Announces Eleven Filmmaker Awards

EarthxFilm, presented by EarthX, concluded its 5th edition of the internationally reknowned environmentally-focused film festival on Sunday, April 25 with an awards presentation featuring $26,000 in cash prizes.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Recognizing ON Semiconductor Employees Making a Positive Impact through Volunteerism

For National Volunteer Month, ON Semiconductor highlights employees who are making a difference in their local community by engaging in nonprofit board member roles and volunteerism.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Delivering the GRI Standards in Your Language

Later this year, a major update to the GRI Universal Standards will publish – the foundation for all reporting through GRI – as well as a first Sector Standard for oil and gas. To ensure these new GRI Standards are accessible to organizations around the world, a process is underway to produce translations.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Truist's $20 Million Operation Hope Investment Expands Financial Inclusion to More Communities

Truist Financial Corporation (NYSE: TFC) and Operation HOPE today announced an expanded, multiyear transformational partnership, including a series of collaborative programs such as HOPE Inside coaching, digital access that connects to education and Truist solutions, and HOPE’s 1 Million Black Business Initiative (IMBB), as part of the bank’s commitment to bring access and solutions to build better lives and communities.

Environment

Duke Energy Cuts Carbon Emissions, Provides Support to Communities

In its 2020 Sustainability Report released April 28, Duke Energy said it has reduced carbon emissions by more than 40 percent since 2005 and is on track to achieve its goal of reducing carbon emissions at least 50 percent by 2030.

Diversity & Inclusion

One Woman's Career in Tech and Her Advice for Women and Girls

Celebrating International Girls in ICT (Information and Communications Technology) Day has never been more important. Recent data reveals a startling economic disparity caused by the pandemic – women losing jobs at almost twice the rate of men.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Empowering Youth to Create Kinder, More Empathetic Communities

At Hershey, we believe that even the smallest actions can make a big impact. Now more than ever, we want to empower all children and teens to create change within their communities.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Honoring the UN World Day for Safety and Health at Work

We acknowledge the UN’s commitment and dedication to promoting safety and wellness efforts in the workplace around the globe.

Health & Healthcare

Procter & Gamble to Contribute Rs 50 Crore for COVID Vaccination

New Delhi, Apr 26 (PTI) FMCG firm Procter & Gamble on Monday pledged Rs 50 crore contribution towards COVID-19 vaccination of over 5 lakh Indians to be carried out in partnership with government and local authorities.

Events, Media & Communications

Join International Paper for Reuters Events Sustainable Business' Transform USA 2021

Sustainability is no longer at the fringes of business strategy. It is intrinsic to any successful business’ future. We know what we need to do, and why, the question now is ‘how’.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Fair Trade USA Reveals Greater Shifts Toward Transparent and Ethical Sourcing in First Quarter

Commitment to fair trade sourcing gains traction in retail, packaged goods, and sustainable seafood.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Timberland Expands Regenerative Leather Footwear Offerings Ahead of Earth Day 2021

Leading up to Earth Day 2021, Timberland inspires today’s generation to step outside and move the world forward with a new, eco-conscious collection of hikers.

Health & Healthcare

One Year of COVID: As Scientific Innovation Went Into Overdrive, Here's What Happened At UnitedHealth Group

Deenen Vojta was on spring break in Florida with her family as it became clear that COVID-19 was going to hit the United States in a big way.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Alexion Receives Boston Cares 2020 Corporate Partner of the Year Award

Alexion is honored to receive the 2020 Corporate Partner of the Year Award from volunteer agency Boston Cares as part of their annual Boston Cares Awards recognizing outstanding volunteers and partners.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Today Is World Day for Safety and Health at Work

Today is World Day for Safety and Health at Work. While advances across all industries have seen a remarkable decline in work-related injury and health issues, there is always more to learn, more innovation to take place.

Environment

PSE&G's Focus on Sustainability, Environmental Stewardship

Earth Day presents a terrific opportunity to reflect on how we all impact the environment, and at PSE&G we have consistently made environmental stewardship one of our highest priorities.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Mobilize the Market to Fight Global Warming

Capital markets are an extraordinarily powerful tool in the fight against climate change. Government action is certainly critical.

Diversity & Inclusion

Fifth Third Bank Assists in Development, Growth of Women Business Owners

The Fifth Third & WBENC Business Development Program developed female entrepreneurs, challenged business owners to explore new leadership concepts that create jobs and focused on long-term economic growth opportunities that also benefit communities.

Energy

Putting Waste to Work: Converting Landfill Waste to Energy Across Canada

Enbridge, Walker Industries, Comcor Environmental join forces to develop Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) projects throughout the country

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

MetLife Foundation Provides Financial Support to Help India and Bangladesh Fight COVID-19 Spread

MetLife Foundation announced today that it is donating USD1.5 million to fund targeted support in India and Bangladesh as both countries struggle to cope with the devastating wave of COVID-19 cases.

Diversity & Inclusion

Building an Inclusive Walmart and Accelerating Racial Equity

Walmart's 2020 Culture, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Report details our progress to create greater racial equity across society and in our company.

Diversity & Inclusion

Franklin Templeton a Founding Partner for Historically Black Colleges and Universities Entrepreneurship Program

Nex Cubed, a leader in early-stage innovation and startup acceleration, has announced Franklin Templeton as the second founding partner for its Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Founder’s Program for new entrepreneurs.

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    At AEG, we embrace inclusion and strive to create a workplace where our employees feel welcomed, valued and respected for the viewpoints, ideas...
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