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Diversity & Inclusion

Black History Month: How Technology Enables Others to Experience the Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Each year, Black History Month signifies a time of reflection.

Health & Healthcare

COVID-19 Test Kits Built in Half the Time

Lanco Integrated has programmed its machines with Rockwell Automation’s software and hardware for more than 30 years, each one custom built.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Sunshine on a Ranney Day & Mohawk Work Together to Create a Accessible Bathroom, Dream Bedroom for a Boy With Cerebral Palsy

There is an adage about music being a universal language: "With music, you can communicate across boundaries in ways that you can't with ordinary languages."

Green Infrastructure

WSP USA Office First in Boston to Receive Fitwel v2.1 CI Certification

The new Boston office of WSP USA has been certified as a Fitwel One Star workplace in recognition of a design that incorporates multiple health and wellness features for employees and visitors.

Energy

ALLETE Clean Energy Announces Renewable Energy Sale Agreements with Two More Fortune 500 Companies for Caddo Wind Site in Oklahoma

ALLETE Clean Energy announced today renewable energy sale agreements with Hormel Foods and the Oshkosh Corporation for a combined 100 megawatts from its Caddo wind site under construction in Oklahoma.

Social Impact & Volunteering

VolunteerMatch Adds Nine New Cities to Apple Maps Guides

VolunteerMatch, the largest nonprofit network on the web connecting volunteers with opportunities to give back, today announced the release of 9 additional community-based Guides in Apple Maps.

Green Infrastructure

Stanley Black & Decker Joins Greentown Labs as Newest Terawatt Partner

Stanley Black & Decker will deepen its ties with the incubator’s community of climatetech startups, gain access to curated startup pitch days with innovations from emerging technology sectors, and obtain a seat on Greentown’s Advisory Board.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Iowa Cities Grow by Half a Billion Dollars With Help From Alliant Energy

The collaborative work that goes on behind the scenes to attract a new business to town, or to encourage one to stay and expand, often involves partnerships between local and state economic developers and Alliant Energy.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Fifth Third Bank Earns Top Marks in Human Rights Campaign's 2021 Corporate Equality Index

Fifth Third Bank has received a score of 100 for the sixth consecutive year on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2021 Corporate Equality Index.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bacardi in Puerto Rico Doubles Pollinator Gardens for Bats, Bees and Butterflies Earning Second Wildlife Habitat Council Certification

Bacardi in Puerto Rico loves sharing its outdoor space, and, thanks to a newly expanded pollinator garden, the home of the world’s most awarded rum is welcoming increased numbers of butterflies, bees and, of course, bats.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bacardí, en Puerto [Rico] Duplica Los Jardines Polinizadores Para Murciélagos, Abejas Y Mariposas, Por Lo Cual Obtuvo la Segunda Certificación Del Consejo de Hábitat de Vida Silvestre.

A Bacardi, en Puerto Rico, le encanta compartir su espacio exterior y, gracias a un jardín de polinizadores recientemente ampliado, el hogar del ron más premiado del mundo está dando la bienvenida a un mayor número de mariposas, abejas y murciélagos.

Diversity & Inclusion

Celebrating All Women and Girls in Science

Designated by the United Nations General Assembly, the International Day of Women and Girls in Science is an opportunity to promote full and equal access to and participation in science for women and girls, and advance gender equality

Health & Healthcare

Aflac Program Soothes and Engages Childhood Cancer Patients

Aflac started distributing My Special Aflac Ducks to children in September of 2018, and since then it has given more than 9,900 ducks to more than 280 pediatric cancer hospitals and organizations in 48 U.S. states, as well as Puerto Rico, free of charge.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Most Gender Diverse Executive Teams in Tech in 2021

Two of the 16 companies have a woman in the CEO role; they are Nazzic Keene of SAIC and Christine Leahy of CDW. At both SAIC and CDW, women comprise 50% of the executive team, showing a strong correlation between female leadership and female representation.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Perfect Score Five Years in a Row

Quest Diagnostics has been named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality by scoring a perfect 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2021 Corporate Equality Index (CEI) for the fifth consecutive year.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Cummins Helps Family Tap The Sweet Spot On Their Property

March in Alma, Michigan, means one thing for the Miller family: maple sugar. Not only does this resourceful family enjoy some of this sweet, homemade goodness, but so does the rest of the community.

Education

SC Johnson Donates $5.5 Million to Gateway Technical College to Provide Four-Year Scholarship Opportunities to Underserved Communities in STEM-Related Career Fields

SC Johnson today announced it is donating $5.5 million to Gateway Technical College (Gateway) to create the SC Johnson STEM Scholars Pathway, a program dedicated to providing women and people of color

Responsible Production & Consumption

Smart City by Mohawk Group

Smart cities unite people through high-speed technology and connectivity. Mohawk Group’s Smart City collection—a 12" x 36" Living Product carpet plank system— explores a future in which the urban environment nurtures its citizens through these advancements and sustainable development.

Diversity & Inclusion

Advocating for More Women in Science Is Personal

If you ask Ntokozo Sithole – the general manager at Kimberly-Clark’s Enstra manufacturing facility in South Africa – what drives her to succeed daily, she’ll say without hesitation, “having more women in manufacturing and science

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Abbott Named an Industry Leader in Sustainability by S&P Global, Fortune and Newsweek

Abbott was named a Gold-Class company by S&P Global, which recognizes companies for being in the top 1% of their industry in sustainability performance.

Innovation & Technology

Qualcomm Wireless Reach

We’re improving lives with sustainable programs that enhance the delivery of healthcare, enrich teaching and learning, foster entrepreneurship, aid in public safety and improve the state of our environment.

Events, Media & Communications

Did Super Bowl LV Fumble on Purpose?

While many companies took a slightly disconnected approach to advertising during Super Bowl LV, a few used their air time to raise awareness for important issues, highlight commitments and engage audience members.

Health & Healthcare

Ready, Set, Vaccine

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

In a Challenging Year, T‑Mobile’s Emergency Response Team Focused on Making a Difference When It Mattered Most

It goes without saying that 2020 was a year unlike others in recent memory for so many reasons, not least of which is the sheer number of severe weather and natural events that have impacted — and at times devastated — communities across the U.S.

Latest Campaigns

  1. 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...
  2. 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...
  3. LATAM Growth
    DP World is significantly expanding its operations in Latin America, focusing on enhancing port infrastructure and increasing cargo handling...
  4. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  5. Community Impact
    Advancing our communities worldwide through philanthropic investments, partnerships, and employee volunteerism.
  6. Emergency Response
    Document rapid interventions when crises strike: delivering therapeutic food, water, hygiene kits, and deploying mobile med
  7. 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...
  8. 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...
  9. EVP Campaign
    Driving awareness of DP World’s Employee Value Proposition across the Americas, showcasing the company’s purpose-driven mission, talent strategy, and...
  10. 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...
  11. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  12. 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...
  13. 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...
  14. Special Economic Zones
    Driving awareness of Special Economic Zones.
  15. AEG's Commitment to Social Impact and Volunteerism
    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...