Ten years on from the Paris Agreement, the world has undeniably changed course. The diplomatic feat of Paris reshaped markets and expectations, nudging billions into clean energy and building a powerful ecosystem of investors, companies, and NGOs.
The Asia-Pacific region is undergoing the largest middle-class expansion in history. By 2035, it will be home to 3.2 billion of the world’s 5 billion middle-class consumers.
As the world looks for reliable, renewable sources of energy, geothermal power is heating up. In fact, companies and communities are tapping it to provide both electricity and district heating, offering a steady source of clean energy that operates around the clock.
If you happened to be strolling along the Charles River in Boston recently and thought you were surrounded by checkered patterns — a checkered duck boat, a checkered street team and even a checkered Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) station you weren’t imagining.
Solutions like SAP Sustainability Control Tower and SAP Green Ledger help finance leaders connect sustainability metrics to financial outcomes, enabling decision-making that’s both accountable and regenerative.
Last month, FedEx (NYSE: FDX) continued its sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) procurement momentum, beginning to take delivery of blended SAF at two additional U.S. airports for the first time: Chicago-O’Hare Airport and Miami International Airport.
Are you confused about all the “ultra-processed foods” discussions on the news and in your social media feed? You’re not alone. It’s hard to know what to think (and do) about these foods, partly because there is no uniform definition of what they are.
The Grizzly Bear is the eighth animal featured in Endangered Species Content Series produced by LG Electronics USA in partnership with the National Wildlife Federation (NWF).
On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, the major hostilities of World War I formally ended. This historic date has been memorialized around the world. Whether recognized as Armistice Day, Remembrance Day or Veterans Day, Nov. 11 serves as a solemn reminder.
The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) and Power the Polls are pleased to announce a collaboration to offer evidence-based health and safety education on COVID-19 to the more than 650,000 people who have said they want to be...
While many companies stopped or limited their internship programs due to COVID-19, Fifth Third has kept its internship & 2-year leadership programs running, and continues to provide educational & career development programs for its college recruits.
NortonLifeLock has been named one of America’s Most JUST Companies by Forbes and JUST Capital. The Forbes JUST 100 recognizes companies doing right by all their stakeholders – employees, customers, communities, the environment, and shareholders.
Nearly 70 percent of the world’s cocoa comes from West Africa, and cocoa is a critical and often sole source of cash for millions of smallholder farming families
The Prime Minister has announced a range of economic measures aimed at setting Canada on the path to recovery from the staggering economic impact of the pandemic, which has disproportionately impacted women.
Today, it’s more important than ever that we acknowledge and plan for the challenges caused by climate change. That is why Medtronic has set a goal to be carbon neutral in our operations by FY30.
Innovation is a key driver for success and a critical component of our multi-disciplinary approach to tackle the global challenges of hunger, food insecurity, and malnutrition through Herbalife Nutrition’s Nutrition for Zero Hunger initiative.
In our efforts to help advance a sustainable future, at eBay we strive to integrate environmental best practices in the communities where we work and live.
MSD (tradename of Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, N.J., USA (NYSE: MRK)) has issued its 2019/2020 Corporate Responsibility Report. The report highlights the company’s performance and progress in its four corporate responsibility priority areas of Access to Health, Employees, Environmental Sustainability and Ethics & Values.
Climate change is the most significant global threat we face today. It also represents an unprecedented opportunity to build a clean economy by electrifying and decarbonizing our world, equitably and profitably.
Make a difference alongside social causes you’re passionate about from the safety of your own home by volunteering your professional skills virtually. Learn how at Taproot Foundation's free Pro Bono Week webinar on October 28.
The U.S. banking sector is far more exposed to the systemic and financial risks of climate change than previously understood by investors or disclosed by banks—according to a major new report released today from the Ceres Accelerator for Sustainable Capital Markets.
Nearly 60% of employees working for large U.S. companies are spending increased time on childcare and family caregiving since the outbreak of COVID-19, according to a new joint study commissioned by S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) and AARP.
Two-hundred business owners were chosen out of almost 50,0000 applications to receive a $5,000 check as well as a $500 credit for FedEx Office® print and business services to help support their small business during the COVID-19 global pandemic.
Vistra (NYSE: VST) and Dynegy have announced two $50,000 donations to the Chicago Urban League and the Urban League of Greater Pittsburgh. The donations are part of a $10 million commitment from Vistra to support organizations that grow...
You could be forgiven for failing to join the dots between luxury brands and sustainability. How can the latest season’s must-haves be friendly to the planet?
Green Mountain Energy is rolling out Riding on Sunshine™, an initiative to support electric vehicle (EV) adoption by offering customers in Texas two new electricity plans, an EV-shopping tool and a free EV charger to promote home charging through the use of emission-free solar energy.
T. Rowe Price Group (NASDAQ-GS: TROW) announced today that Raymone Jackson will join the firm in late October as global head of diversity and inclusion.
Qualcomm’s premium hosted event is bringing the ecosystem together to showcase 5G technologies that are on the forefront of innovation for today’s needs and tomorrow’s future.
Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) announced that it has appointed Kimberly “Kim” A. Nelson, former Senior Vice President, External Relations of General Mills, Inc., to its Board of Directors effective October 13, 2020.
Land Betterment Corporation (“Land Betterment” or the “Company”), an environmental solutions company fostering positive impact through upcycling former coal mining and industrial sites to create sustainable community development and job creation, is proud to highlight its environmental restoration of land associated with certain decommissioned thermal coal mining land in southern Indiana.
For some Americans, just one criminal misstep early in life can cascade into an endless stream of trouble — trouble getting a job, affording a home and even supporting a family.
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...
Cascale shares updates on its strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders geared toward shifting the industry into one that gives back more than...
Focus on preventing and treating malnutrition across life stages. Highlights include early detection, community-based treatment (e.g., MUAC screening...
The SCS Kingfisher certification mark is showing up on an increasing number of products around the world. It differentiates companies that are making...
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...
Climate change is top of mind for government and business leaders worldwide who are committing to driving down greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through...
