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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CIT Wins Three Stevie® American Business Awards

CIT Group Inc. (NYSE: CIT) today announced that it has won three Stevie ® American Business Awards for business excellence. The awards include a Gold award for Achievement in Management – Banking, a Silver award for FinTech Solution and a Silver award for Corporate Social Responsibility Program of the Year.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Resilience Reimagined: A Q&A with Rebecca Henderson

In the lead up to our conversation with Rebecca Henderson of Harvard Business School as part of our Resilience Reimagined Speaker Series, we sat down with her to discuss the impetus of her new book, Reimagining Capitalism in a World on Fire.

Innovation & Technology

'NEXT Coalition' of Leading U.S. Engineering and Construction Firms Challenges Industry to Enhance Health, Safety Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

While the COVID-19 pandemic has forced shutdowns of many global businesses, a coalition of leading critical infrastructure and construction companies has banded together to launch the “NEXT Coalition” to promote and share industry safety best practices.

Research, Reports & Publications

CEO Investor Forum & NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business Shows How to Reorient the Capital Markets to Focus on Long-Term Impact

The CEO Investor Forum and NYU Stern Center for Sustainable Business are calling for leading companies to adapt and identify new ways to demonstrate value to investors.

Innovation & Technology

When Another Door Opens. And How to Open It.

How often do you think about opening a door? It is such a natural action, that the thought has probably hardly ever crossed your mind.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Goodyear and Enovos to Reduce CO2 Emissions, Provide Clean Energy for Luxembourg Citizens

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company and Enovos will build two photovoltaic power stations at Goodyear’s testing facilities in Colmar-Berg, Luxembourg.

Health & Healthcare

Menstrual Health Is Essential to “Build Back Better” Beyond COVID-19

Menstrual Hygiene Day this year (May 28) holds particular significance. The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated existing challenges related to menstrual health and hygiene. FSG's latest blog shares why #ItsTimeForAction on #MHH.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Beware of These 6 Money Risks Caused by COVID-19

At a time when there are so many things outside of our control, it’s more important than ever to zone in on those within our control and avoid making unnecessary financial mistakes. Here are six areas where you should maintain your guard.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Facing Layoffs and Uncertainty, Floridians Reach Out for Help

Like many service organizations, the Heart of Florida United Way has been flooded with an increase in requests for help during the pandemic. At times their call volumes reached four times the average, said Ashley Blasewitz, SVP of donor...

Sustainable Development Goals

Southern Company Commits to Net-Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050

Southern Company announced an updated climate strategy with a goal of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 at its annual stockholder meeting today.

Sustainable Development Goals

"We need a fit planet for sustainable sport" - An Interview with IOC Director for Sustainability Marie Sallois

As part of a four-year collaborative partnership between the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and IUCN, we interviewed Marie Sallois, IOC’s Director for Sustainability

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

The Road to a Vaccine, Ep. 7: What Our “New Normal” Might Look Like Until We Get a COVID-19 Vaccine

In Episode 7, Lisa Ling speaks with Johnson & Johnson Chief Scientific Officer Paul Stoffels, M.D., about important advances being made in vaccine development.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bechtel Again Ranks #1 On ENR List of Top 400 U.S. Contractors

Last year yielded significant progress for Bechtel customers whose projects will improve mobility, increase the supply of safe and affordable energy, eliminate hazardous waste, and improve economies.

Energy

Alliant Energy Announces Six New Solar Projects in Wisconsin

Alliant Energy (NASDAQ: LNT) announces plans to acquire and advance 675 megawatts (MW) of solar in mostly rural areas in six Wisconsin counties: Grant, Jefferson, Richland, Rock, Sheboygan and Wood.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Ecocentricity Blog: What's Down Is Up

Researchers have developed a recycling technology that allows them to turn polyurethane foams and films into a dense plastic with potential applications like shopping cart wheels or car bumpers.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Homegrown Organic Farms Earns First Equitable Food Initiative Certification for Stone Fruit

Homegrown Organic Farms is pleased to announce its certification from Equitable Food Initiative (EFI) for its California grown, organic stone fruit – the first stone fruit operation ever to be EFI certified.

Education

Itron and Discovery Education Present the 'Internet of Things' Virtual Field Trip Amplifying the Connections Between Innovation and Conservation

In celebration of World Environment Day, Itron and Discovery Education—the global leader in standards-aligned digital curriculum resources, engaging content, and professional learning for K-12 classrooms—present the Internet of Things: Infinite Possibilities Virtual Field Trip, premiering on June 5, 2020. Students and families can register for the no-cost field trip here.

Innovation & Technology

Hong Kong Systematically Expands Resource Recovery Capacity, Invests in Integrated Reuse Infrastructure

The Drainage Services Department (DSD) of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region has selected Black & Veatch to conduct a three-year investigation into upgrading the Tai Po Sewage Treatment Works (STW).

Environment

Timberland Reveals Powerful Earth Day Message: ‘Caring Is No Longer Enough’

The New Hampshire-based company revealed an open letter to nature today that references the current health crisis that has forced people to stay indoors, keeping us from enjoying the places we once explored.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Rethinking Outcomes in a Crisis Context

How can foundations ensure that the process of evaluating outcomes is useful and least disruptive? In this critical time, many philanthropic organizations are shifting the ways in which they are supporting grantees.

Diversity & Inclusion

Tetra Tech Welcomes Our Leadership Academy Class of 2020

Tetra Tech recently welcomed our 2020 class to the Leadership Academy, our annual professional development program. Thirty project managers from across Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the United States are engaged in year-long training to expand their understanding of Tetra Tech’s global operations and hone their operational, financial, and interpersonal skills.

Green Infrastructure

UPS Longitudes | How Cities Around the World are Handling Coronavirus

When it comes to infectious disease outbreaks, cities are dual-edged. To be sure, cities are a big part of the problem. They intensify the spread and transmission of infectious disease through increased human contact.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

SC Johnson hỗ trợ vật phẩm và tài chính trị giá hơn 1 triệu đô la Mỹ tổng cho các tổ chức trên khắp Châu Á Thái Bình Dương trong cuộc chiến phòng chống dịch bệnh COVID-19

Trong bối cảnh thế giới đang tiếp tục hứng chịu những ảnh hưởng từ đại dịch vi-rut Corona (COVID-19), ngày hôm nay, SC Johnson công bố danh sách một loạt chương trình tài trợ cho các tổ chức trên khắp Châu Á Thái Bình Dương.

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