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Awards & Rankings

Black & Veatch's Pishal Takes Leadership Role With 2021 CTIA Smart Transportation Working Group

Black & Veatch announces today that Paul Pishal has been selected as co-chair to lead the 2021 CTIA Smart Transportation Working Group.

Awards & Rankings

Owens Corning Recognized for Green Power Leadership

Owens Corning has debuted at #16 on the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s National Top 100 List of the largest green power users from the Green Power Partnership. The company is also #11 on the list of Green Power Partners from the Fortune 500®.

Awards & Rankings

Northern Trust Leaders Recognized in OUTstanding 's LGBT+ Role Models 2020 Lists

Congratulations to Northern Trust’s Noel Gavin, head of global learning for our Corporate & Institutional Services (C&IS) business and Seamus Kearney, project manager in C&IS from our Ireland offices

Events

The Evolution of Sustainability at Home Depot

Ron Jarvis, VP of Environmental Innovation and Social Environmental Responsibility, shares his wealth of knowledge on all things orange… and green.

Education & Workforce Development

Three Thoughtful Tips to Help High Schoolers Design Their Futures

Empowering students to select which path works best for them and determine how to best financially plan for the future are key to ensuring that some of their first adult decisions set them on a trajectory toward success.

Corporate Responsibility

The Effect of Legal Violations on Perceived Sustainability Performance

Hundreds of companies violate US federal, state, and local laws each year. Do these transgressions affect how these companies are rated by ESG (Environment, Social, and Governance) experts?

Environment

Mastercard Pledges Net Zero Emissions; Innovates for Collective Climate Action

Mastercard is furthering its commitment to create a more sustainable and inclusive digital economy, with a pledge to reach net zero emissions by 2050.

Research & Reports

International WELL Building Institute Launches Global Research Agenda

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) today announced the launch of its Global Research Agenda, an interdisciplinary global call to action to support innovative health and built environment research, to unite disciplines...

Education & Workforce Development

How Is COVID-19 Impacting Education for Children From Multilingual Communities?

But as nearly 93% of households with school-age children reported using some form of remote learning during the COVID-19 pandemic, family engagement is more needed than ever.

Volunteering & Community

Charles Schwab Pro Bono Challenge 2020 Champions Financial Literacy for Social Justice, COVID-19 Relief, and Military Communities

The Charles Schwab Pro Bono Challenge successfully brought together 392 volunteers and 65 nonprofits across the U.S. for three weeks of virtual volunteering valued at $749K in pro bono support for COVID-19 relief and urgent community needs.

Corporate Responsibility

Integrating EHS and Sustainability Into Your Startup Business

By evaluating EHS and sustainability risks and opportunities and working to improve EHS&S culture, startups can position themselves for growth. Find out more about integrating EHS and sustainability into your startup business in this blog.

Media & Communications

Picking Up Speed - Adoption of the FSB’s TCFD Recommendations…

Countries around the world are tuning in and exploring ways to guide companies to report on ever more important climate related disclosures. Embracing of the Task Force recommendations is a key policy move by governments.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Comcast RISE Awards More Than 50 Small Black-Owned Chicago-Area Businesses with Marketing and Technology Resources

The Chicago-area recipients are among more than 700 businesses nationally that will receive consulting, media and creative production services from Effectv, or technology upgrades from Comcast Business, based on their specific needs.

Volunteering & Community

Pro Bono Perspectives S3E2: Mei Cobb, United Way Worldwide

Mei Cobb shares how United Way Worldwide has pivoted in response to COVID-19, her predictions for the future of volunteerism and service, and how the pandemic has given us an opportunity to build back better - more equal, inclusive, and united.

Environment

Fifth Third Goes Carbon Neutral Amid Broader Green Targets

The bank achieved the feat after reducing its corporate carbon footprint (including in its facilities and business travel operations), purchasing renewable power and investing in carbon offset projects.

Corporate Responsibility

Kristen's Story: How ScottsMiracle-Gro Helped One Associate Achieve Her MBA

Kristen’s graduation day in May 2020 was postponed and changed to a virtual commencement due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It was disappointing, however, the actual date of graduation day did not define Kristen’s two-and-a-half-year journey to receive her Master of Business Administration (MBA).

Health & Healthcare

How To Reignite Your Purpose When Your Tank Is on E

We all hear about self-care, but do you know what works for you and why it matters? I don’t think I fully understood what self-care meant for myself until recently.

Corporate Responsibility

One-Stop-Shop for 2021 Reporting Needs

GRI is continuing to evolve the support services available to help organizations deliver sustainability reports that effectively communicate their impacts on the economy, the environment and society.

Research & Reports

Novartis Releases 2020 Novartis in Society Report to Share Progress on Key Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Topics

At Novartis, we work to build trust with society and deliver long-term value to our stakeholders by embedding environmental, social and governance (ESG) topics into the core of our business strategy and operations.

Health & Healthcare

“Look for the WELL Health-Safety Seal” Public Awareness Campaign Launches, Featuring Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, Michael B. Jordan, Robert DeNiro, Venus Williams, Wolfgang Puck, Deepak Chopra and 17th U.S. Surgeon General Richard Carmona

As the world continues to battle COVID-19 and communities strive to get back to business, it is more important than ever to raise confidence in the safety of buildings and shared spaces. Today, Lady Gaga, Jennifer Lopez, Michael B. Jordan, Robert...

Corporate Responsibility

Dow and the Nature Conservancy Celebrate 10 Years of Groundbreaking Collaboration to Value Nature in Business Strategy

Dow (NYSE:DOW) and The Nature Conservancy (TNC) celebrated the 10-year milestone of their unique collaboration to demonstrate the business case for valuing nature in business decisions.

Awards & Rankings

BNEF Competition Seeks Early-Stage Climate Technology Innovators

BloombergNEF is accepting applications for its annual “BNEF Pioneers” competition targeting early-stage innovators that move the world closer to net-zero through technological innovation in three areas.

Volunteering & Community

Strengthening Communities at the Roots

As a national company with operations in 42 states, Republic Services is committed to the communities we serve and where our employees live, work, and play.

Corporate Responsibility

My Green Lab Joins the UN Global Compact

My Green Lab is proud to announce that they have joined the United Nations Global Compact, the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative.

Health & Healthcare

Oncor Consulting, Black & Veatch Expand the 'Passport' Program to Include COVID-19 Vaccine Management Protocols

Oncor Consulting is expanding its alliance with Black & Veatch to add capabilities to its Passport digital health management solution, helping organizations seeking a holistic approach to coordinating COVID-19 vaccine distribution.

Latest Campaigns

IWBI | Community News

We believe that people's health and wellness should be at the center of design. That’s why we’re working with industry professionals in real estate...

Truist Foundation

Truist Foundation is committed to Truist Financial Corporation's (NYSE: TFC) purpose to inspire and build better lives and communities. The Foundation...

Health and Safety by Antea Group

Antea Group's health and safety consultants understand what it takes to help make a positive impact on safety culture. Read blogs, insights, and more...

Environmental Sustainability

As sustainability leaders, we implement our sustainability strategy across all company activities along the entire value chain, from raw materials to...

The Ray

News and information about The Ray, Georgia's restorative, sustainable highway of the future.

Rethinking EHS Podcast

Join us as we travel the world to uncover real stories of impact—from landfills and energy transition to workplace safety, emerging contaminants, and...

LATAM Growth

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

AEG Celebrates Inclusion

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

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...

Biomimicry and Ray of Hope Accelerator

The Ray C. Anderson Foundation has partnered with the Biomimicry Institute to create the Ray of Hope Accelerator, designed to bring commercially...