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Inclusion & Opportunity

Meet Samantha Nakamura, PE, LEED AP, WSP USA Senior Mechanical Engineer

Women's History Month has begun! In observance of women's contributions to our past, we take a look from the perspectives of WSP women today, so we might catch a glimpse of our future.

Research & Reports

CIT Releases 2020 Environmental, Social and Governance Report

Learn more about CIT and our efforts to drive sustainability, invest in human capital, support our communities and operate with high ethical standards.

Corporate Responsibility

3 ESG Essentials for Firms Looking to Go Public

For private companies looking to go public, the list of prerequisites usually includes a strong outlook for revenue growth, market-share expansion, a management team that can deliver profitability and, increasingly, a handle on sustainability issues

Socially Responsible Investing

Facing Our Relationship With Money Can Change Us

I have been working with people and their finances for almost twenty years now, and one thing I know for certain: Each person’s relationship with money is unique and powerful...

Inclusion & Opportunity

Fifth Third's Business Resource Groups Celebrate Women's History Month

The Women BRGs across the Company have planned a variety of events and activities to celebrate Women’s History Month.

Philanthropy

Formula 1 Announces Plans for 'WeRaceAsOne' in Partnership With Global Citizen

Following the recent announcement that the WeRaceAsOne initiative will become the official ESG platform for Formula 1, in support of the #PurposeDriven Movement launched by the FIA last year, we are pleased to announce plans for a new partnership with international advocacy organisation Global Citizen to become a charity partner of the WeRaceAsOne platform.

Health & Healthcare

What Does Water Mean To You?

Today we are celebrating World Water Day, an annual United Nations observance that highlights the critical importance of freshwater. This year, NortonLifeLock partnered with Planet Water Foundation to combat the global water crisis. We funded the deployment of an AquaTower at Panchayat Union Primary School in Tiruvannamalai, India, providing people living in the village easy access to clean, safe drinking water.

Corporate Responsibility

Corporate Citizenship Welcomes New EMEA Regional Director

Maria-Jose Subiela moves from Business in the Community (BITC) where, since 2019, she has been leading BITC’s Global Goals Campaign, to accelerate the scale and pace of business action to meet the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Environment

Sonoco Joins Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council

The Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council (HPRC) is pleased to welcome Sonoco, a producer of high-quality healthcare packaging for clinical and consumer needs, as its newest member. Sonoco’s Healthcare Packaging business is part of Sonoco.

Environment

Apple Earns Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) Standard Certification at Prineville, Oregon Data Center Site

Apple earned the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) Standard Certification at its Prineville, Oregon data center site. It is the first to certify a data center to the international Water Stewardship Standard (AWS Standard), demonstrating leadership in context-based water stewardship action at the site level.

Environment

Climate Action 100+ Issues Its First-ever Net Zero Company Benchmark of the World's Largest Corporate Emitters

Climate Action 100+, the world’s largest investor engagement initiative on climate change, has released its first-ever benchmark evaluating the corporate ambition and action of the world’s largest greenhouse gas emitters and other companies with significant opportunity to drive the net zero transition.

Volunteering & Community

Novartis Inaugurates Innovative Watershed Project in India to Increase Water Availability

Today, on World Water Day, Novartis inaugurated an integrated watershed development project to help address water scarcity in the Telangana region of India, one of the world’s most water-stressed countries.

Environment

Agriculture and Water Conservation

Water resources are under huge pressure given the current projections for population increase and demand for food on the one hand, and climate change on the other.

Socially Responsible Investing

Looking Ahead: What to Expect for Investment Industry Operational Risks in 2021

Even with the prospects of a return to normalcy coinciding with the rollout of various COVID-19 vaccines, many will remain at home carrying out work remotely and into the near future.

Environment

A Promising Path Forward for Cotton and Water

For World Water Day, we sat down with Dr. Andrew Jordan; sustainability advocate and advisor to Cotton Council International (CCI), Cotton Incorporated, and the US Cotton Trust Protocol (USCTP); to get his perspectives on the link between cotton and water.

Philanthropy

'I Was Able to Focus on the Big Picture Again'

It's not until she says it out loud that Roxanne Best truly realizes all of the different jobs she does. “I always think, ‘Wow, how do I do all of that?” Best said. Years ago, she was a scuba diving instructor and filmed students’ underwater trips, developing a knack for photography and videography. She then worked for the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation’s casino and started her photography business on the side. Eventually, it grew into her full-time job.

Philanthropy

women for water and Lasting Smiles Lip Care Partner to Accelerate Safe Water Access in U.S.

women for water and Lasting Smiles Lip Care Partner to Accelerate Safe Water Access in U.S.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Naomi Osaka : “I Hope It's an Inspiration to a Young Girl With Big Dreams to Know That Anything Is Possible”

Naomi Osaka, who is looking forward to taking part in her first Olympic Games after her fourth Grand Slam win at the Australian Open last month, is particularly proud of the work being done on promoting gender equality at Tokyo 2020.

Health & Healthcare

OptumLabs Chief Physician Executive Discusses Solutions to Enhance the Health Care Experience

At a virtual event on the future of health care hosted by Axios, UnitedHealth Group’s Dr. Deneen Vojta discussed how the COVID-19 pandemic has redefined consumers’ expectations with the health care system and how the company is responding to meet those needs.

Research & Reports

Interview with Qualcomm's CFO

Philanthropy

Water For People Marks World Water Day With Launch of Club 6

Global nonprofit Water For People is marking World Water Day with the launch of Club 6, a new monthly giving community that invites donations of just $6 per month. The price point is inspired by SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation for All.

Philanthropy

Bicycle Theft Brings a Bonanza for East Camden Nonprofit

When someone stole the bicycles used in a program for children here, the youngsters were "really devastated," the leader of a nonprofit said Tuesday.

Corporate Responsibility

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.

Latest Campaigns

2025 Performance Report

Entergy’s 2025 performance report, “Energy for a better future” presents an overview of our company’s 2025 achievements, future plans and strategies...

License to Operate

Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...

LATAM Growth

DP World is significantly expanding its operations in Latin America, focusing on enhancing port infrastructure and increasing cargo handling...

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...

Growth Through Sustainability

Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator with a clear purpose to boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. See how embedding...

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...

Truist Championship

The Truist Championship has been an official PGA TOUR event since 2003, contested annually at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina. One of...

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...

KeyBank: Responsible Banking

Everyone’s financial journey is different. We make intentional efforts to meet the individual needs of clients and communities through a diverse range...

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...