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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Driving Meaningful Change for a Sustainable Future

Making a positive difference for the environment has always been close to the heart of CLP Director - Group Sustainability Hendrik Rosenthal. Find out how he envisions a path towards a greener future.

Environment

Edge Environment Announces US Expansion and Names Bryan Sheehan Managing Director, North America

International environmental sustainability consultancy Edge Environment is extremely excited to announce the expansion of its services to clients in the United States, and the appointment of experienced sustainability leader Bryan Sheehan as Managing Director, North America, to lead that expansion.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Ralph Lauren Revolutionizes How the Fashion Industry Dyes Cotton

Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) today introduces Color on Demand, a revolutionary dyeing platform that will transform how the fashion industry colors cotton – more sustainably, more effectively and faster than ever before. The Company has established Color on Demand, a multi-phased system, with a clear ambition to deliver the world’s first scalable zero wastewater cotton dyeing system.

Sustainable Development Goals

Tetra Tech's Jeannelle Blanchard Discusses the Nexus Between Energy, Agriculture, and Water in Developing Countries to Increase Food Production

Jeannelle Blanchard, vice president in Tetra Tech’s International Development Services group, has more than 25 years of progressive project management experience on donor-funded projects. During her first 10 years, she worked on energy efficiency and energy conservation issues in the tourism sector.

Education

Xylem and Cityzens Giving Launch Programme To Provide Vital Water Education To 5,000 Young People

The Water Heroes Academy combines seed funding, educational tools, training and mentoring from Xylem and Cityzens Giving, giving participants all they need to create their own unique programmes.

Research, Reports & Publications

This Is The Farming We Need to Address Climate Change

Agriculture is emerging as a major scalable climate solution. Indigo Carbon is a program that connects farmers and corporate supporters to accelerate this change.

Energy

Black & Veatch Guides Another Wind Energy Deal to Successful Close in Europe

BayWa’s acquisition of High Constellation Wind Farm, from Blue Energy, signals another technical due diligence success for Black & Veatch’s wind energy team in Europe.

Innovation & Technology

CASE Delivers Industry's First Electric Backhoe Loaders to Utilities in New York

The construction industry’s first designed and commercially developed electric backhoe loaders — two CASE 580 EV backhoes from CASE Construction Equipment — have been delivered and are currently working with utility companies in New York State, USA.

Diversity & Inclusion

Women of Invesco “Choose To Challenge”

In celebration of International Women’s Day, themed #ChooseToChallenge, the Invesco Women’s Network (IWN) invited women from across Invesco to share their thoughts on the importance of celebrating women’s achievements.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Goodyear Strengthens Commitment to Sustainable Procurement of Soybeans

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today announced a new sustainable soybean oil procurement policy that reflects its strong commitment to the responsible sourcing of raw materials.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Pivotal Role Employee Giving, Volunteering, and EAF Programs Play in Regards to Workforce Diversity and Inclusion, Social Justice, and Natural Disasters

We recently released a guide and video recording to help employers start, expand, or outsource their employee assistance fund programs. And it’s free—download it here.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Dental Hygiene Kits Offered to Food Bank Families at “Drive-Thru” Dental Days

After a long summer of dentists attempting to re-open their offices, it became clear that while off-site charitable dentistry could not be conducted safely, some community outreach providing education and referral support could be completed.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Reuters Events: Responsible Business Awards Global Awards Are Back - Nominations Now Open

We’re pleased to announce the world’s leading awards to celebrate responsible business excellence – Reuters Events: Responsible Business Awards are back for 2021!

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Tax Credits for Economic & Community Development

Take a deeper look into tax credits, grants, and subsidies offered to commercial real estate developers by the government to help stimulate economic growth.

Innovation & Technology

Simulating Isolation on the Moon: Lunark Mission Accomplished

The LUNARK team originally reached out to Lenovo to collaborate on the technology for its mission in 2020. Having had a good experience with ThinkPad laptops in the past during their travels, they were keen to use them again for their LUNARK mission

Health & Healthcare

Alkermes Celebrates Brain Awareness Week

It's Brain Awareness Week! Raising awareness & advocating for research funding is crucial to improving the lives of people with schizophrenia & bipolar disorder.

Diversity & Inclusion

From Young Immigrant To Intel VP: Xochitl Monteon Extends Her Hand To Help Women in STEM

Xochitl Monteon has lived most her life as an “only.” The only immigrant. The only Mexican. The only woman. Now, as a leader at Intel, she works to create an environment where diverse mindsets foster innovation.

Health & Healthcare

Private Sector Moves in to Help Vaccinate the U.S.

This week, we examine how brands are utilizing their resources and teaming up to work toward putting an end to the pandemic.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

From Cashier to District Manager: Shenell's Journey to Success

Shenell Leighton has built her career at The Home Depot step by step. Originally joining the company as a cashier, she worked her way up into multiple supervisory roles. Today, she is the district manager for a district in the New York Metro region.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Herbalife Nutrition Receives the 2020 American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) Herbal Industry Leadership Award

Herbalife Nutrition announced it received the 2020 American Herbal Products Association (AHPA) Herbal Industry Leadership Award. It recognizes Herbalife Nutrition for outstanding work in advancing the herbal industry with scientific leadership.

Energy

Southeast's First Nuclear Plant Is Generating Clean Energy at Age 50

Robinson Nuclear Plant was a trailblazer as the Southeast’s first commercial nuclear plant. The plant started generating electricity 50 years ago.

Environment

Kimberly-Clark Drives Water Reduction at Its Most Water Stressed Facilities

The impact of water stress is felt across Kimberly-Clark’s value chain, from its fiber sources to its manufacturing facilities to the communities where its employees and consumers live and work.

Diversity & Inclusion

Tokyo 2020 First Ever Gender-Balanced Olympic Games in History, Record Number of Female Competitors at Paralympic Games

On International Women’s Day, the IOC, the Government of Japan and the Tokyo Metropolitan Government reiterated their commitment to make the Olympic and Paralympic Games this summer a landmark in gender equality on and off the field of play, paving the way for a more equal and inclusive society.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

P&G and Global Citizen Team up on World Recovery Plan Sustain Post-Pandemic Recovery

We’re teaming up with Global Citizen to call for international solidarity and renewed commitments for a fairer, more equal future for everyone.

Education

Aqriti Program in Hyderabad, India

Qualcomm India launched its flagship program, Aqriti, in 2017 to provide underprivileged girls in India with increased access to STEM education.

Latest Campaigns

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    AEG embraces its responsibility to enrich the lives of people in the communities around the world where we do business, and to use business to create...
  2. FedEx | Reports
    Find archived annual FedEx Cares and other CSR-related reports, covering enterprise-wide strategies, goals, programs and progress across the fiscal...
  3. Advocacy
    Position Action Against Hunger as a leading advocate for policy change and investment—calling for increased public health spending, improved nutrition...
  4. Mary Kay Ash Foundation: Creating a Safer, Healthier World for Women
    In the U.S. and around the world, Mary Kay remains steadfast in its commitment to ending the cycle of domestic violence and finding cures for cancers...
  5. Aflac Stories
    Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.
  6. Business Strategy and Operations
    Keysight’s strategy is to accelerate innovation to connect and secure the world, supported by our Keysight Leadership Model (KLM) and corporate value...
  7. KeyBank's Community Investment
    In states where Key has a presence, there are approximately 1.7 million low- to moderate-income (LMI) households. Many LMI individuals don’t have bank...
  8. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  9. Aflac Insights
    Learn more about Aflac’s survey findings to better understand workplace trends as well as consumer attitudes, habits and opinions toward health and...
  10. Awards and Recognition
    This captures all of Action Against Hunger's awards and recognition.
  11. Accelerating access to healthcare technology
    We believe technology can help close the world’s health gaps. By putting people first, we find new ways to advance health while reducing costs. And...
  12. Innovation & Sustainable Solutions
    Chemours chemistry is essential to our daily lives, global commerce, and the future. Our commitment to product sustainability drives us to innovate...
  13. Antea Group Webinars and Events
    Come learn from Antea Group experts on a variety of topics. We produce webinars monthly and attend events regularly to keep in touch with current and...
  14. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  15. FedEx | Delivering for Good
    Doing what we do best for those who need it most. When disaster strikes, and there’s not a moment to lose, our people mobilize the FedEx global fleet...