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Research, Reports & Publications

National Research Effort Focused on Side Stream Phosphorus Removal and Recovery Technology

As phosphorus limits permitted in wastewater effluent shrink to protect drinking water sources, a nationwide research effort headed by Black & Veatch has started work to advance implementation of a leading-edge treatment technology

Innovation & Technology

HP Opens New 150,000 Square Foot 3D Printing and Digital Manufacturing Center of Excellence

Today, HP Inc. opened the doors to its new 3D Printing and Digital Manufacturing Center of Excellence in Barcelona, Spain.

Environment

BLOG | Raising Awareness for the Pollinator Crisis: Results of Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation-Funded Parks for Pollinators Campaign

This BioBlitz campaign is part of ScottsMiracle-Gro’s Gro More Good commitment to connect 10M children to the benefits of gardens and greenspaces by 2023 and to promote pollinator education and protection to America’s youngest generation of gardeners

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Business Roundtable Aims High, but Misses

The Business Roundtable has recognized that a singular focus on shareholder value is the wrong “north star” for business leaders. However, its updated statement falls short of what society and business truly need to thrive in the 21st century.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Ingersoll Rand Named to the FTSE4Good Index Series for Fifth Consecutive Year, Demonstrating Strong Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Practices

For the fifth consecutive year, Ingersoll Rand (NYSE:IR), a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable and efficient environments, has been named to the FTSE4Good Index Series that measures the performance of companies demonstrating strong environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Prioritizing Human Connection In Business: My Never Stand Still Conversation with Kaiser Permanente CEO Bernard J. Tyson

Kaiser Permanente Chairman and CEO Bernard J. Tyson has a long history with the company—34 years to be exact. He has had a spectacular career at Kaiser, beginning as an intern and serving in roles from hospital administrator and division president...

Research, Reports & Publications

How "One Planet Prosperity" Supports New Business Opportunities

A poll of Schneider Electric’s customers in Europe revealed that 82% of them consider resource scarcity and sustainability as key elements in their decision-making processes. Yet the shift is not happening fast enough.

Green Infrastructure

Carnival Corporation Wins Neptune Award as Greenest Shipowner of the Year

Carnival Corporation & plc recently announced it has been honored by maritime industry peers with the Greenest Shipowner of the Year Neptune Award

Media & Communications

New Resource: Telling Your Pro Bono Story

By communicating the impact of your pro bono programming effectively, you’ll promote your company’s social good initiatives both internally and externally.

Responsible Production & Consumption

VIDEO | Living Standard: Handprints Over Footprints

Rami Vagal of Mohawk Industries shares the value of "handprinting" over "footprinting." The Living Standard is a campaign that seeks to connect green buildings and LEED, and products to people.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Arrow Electronics in Asia Pacific Hosts Family Day to Foster Community Involvement

Arrow Electronics hosted a Family Day at its Hong Kong headquarters to raise awareness about local nonprofits and cultivate community involvement.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Bridgestone Partners With Seven Inspiring U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Athletes on the Road to Tokyo 2020

Bridgestone Americas, Inc., a Worldwide Olympic and Paralympic Partner, announced its support for a group of seven Team USA Olympians and Paralympians on the road to the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020.

Education

Enhancing Family Friendly Spaces

Two of Hallmark’s suppliers in Dongguan, China — QP and Golden Cup — participate in the Family Friendly Spaces (FFS) program, facilitated by the International Council of Toy Industries Ethical Toy Program.

Environment

How Next-Gen Retailers Are Using EHS to Bolster Customer Experience

Improve customer experience by promoting EHS at your retail establishment.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

GM China Releases 2018 Corporate Social Responsibility Report

General Motors China has released its 2018 Corporate Social Responsibility Report to provide an update on its CSR efforts and commitment in the areas of safety, sustainability, education and the community. The report provides an update to its stakeholders about the actions taken by the company and its joint ventures in China to help achieve GM’s global vision of zero crashes, zero emissions and zero congestion.

Environment

Ecocentricity Blog: A Voice in the Wilderness

Just hearing her allows the listener to feel the warmth, gentleness and passion that are mirrored perfectly in her character. One could happily listen to Janine Benyus just count to one thousand, and enjoy it all the more to hear her describe the majesty of the natural world.

Events, Media & Communications

Sustainable Brands Community Explores Next-Generation Goals, Impact Metrics and Reporting Methods

Sustainable Brands® recently unveiled program highlights for New Metrics ‘19: Next-Generation Goals & Reporting, scheduled for November 18-20 in Philadelphia, PA.

Environment

Healthy Soil, Healthy Planet

Learn more about healthy soil, the state of this limited resource, and what General Mills is doing to help farmers regenerate it.

Energy

Certification Program Launches in Asia to Promote Renewable Energy

The Center for Resource Solutions (CRS) is for the first time expanding its Green-e® certification program to renewable energy projects based in Asia, starting with pilot projects from Apple in Singapore and Taiwan.

Environment

Bruce Bartlett: The Roots of Wreckage

Today on Sea Change Radio we take a little timeout from all things sustainability to analyze how the Republican Party has led us to some very uncertain and dangerous times with a white supremacist occupying the White House.

Sustainable Development Goals

Cisco Makes Progress on Sustainability Goals in North Carolina

One year ago, we announced goals to achieve 100 percent renewable energy, water neutrality and zero waste at Cisco’s campus in Research Triangle Park (RTP), North Carolina.

Energy

eBook - Energy Storage and Load Management for Cooperative and Public Power Utilities

This eBook explains the factors behind peak demand charge hikes and how you can manage them effectively.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

CASE and Tidewater Equipment Support Team Rubicon Training; Demolish Structures at Girl Scouts Camp Martha Johnson

CASE Construction Equipment and Tidewater Equipment supported Team Rubicon in a public service project and equipment training exercise at Camp Martha Johnson, a Girl Scouts camp in Lizella, Georgia.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Duke Energy Invests Over $3.6 Million to Build Diverse Workforce of the Future

Duke Energy announced today it is awarding over $3.6 million in grants to support 54 innovative workforce development programs across the communities served by the company.

Green Infrastructure

AIDA Cruises and Battery Supplier Corvus Energy Announce Cooperation and Ring in Electrification of the Cruise Industry

AIDA Cruises, as part of the Costa Group, Europe's leading cruise company, starts cooperation with the world's leading marine battery supplier Corvus Energy from Norway.

Latest Campaigns

  1. 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...
  2. Cascale Events
    Cascale organizes and participates in a series of events, leveraging its position as a global convener of close to half the sector to bring together...
  3. Medtronic Impact -- Reporting
    We know that every action we take impacts the future of our employees, our business, our communities, and our planet. We put people and the planet...
  4. Social Progress
    Social engagement has always been an integral part of our sense of responsibility as a company. We care and we act to do our part to improve the...
  5. Aflac Stories
    Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.
  6. Drawdown Georgia
    Informed by Project Drawdown, the world’s leading resource for climate solutions, Drawdown Georgia is the first state-centered effort to crowdsolve...
  7. 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...
  8. Novata News
    Communicating key news and updates about Novata.
  9. KeyBank's Commitment to Diversity
    Promoting inclusive environments by employing systemic changes to improve the access of individuals of diverse backgrounds. Learn more about our...
  10. Integrated Tools
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts to align the industry on a common language to describe sustainability performance to reduce duplication and...
  11. Corporate Social Responsibility
    Whirlpool Corporation has several CSR partners including United Way, Habitat for Humanity International, Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Consulada...
  12. Local Communities
    The principals of living and working in synergy with the communities in which we operate, as well as collaborating on projects that benefit those...
  13. TCS | goIT
    Tata Consultancy Services is proud to bring you goIT In 2009, TCS North America launched goIT, its signature community engagement initiative.The...
  14. 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...
  15. Recognition of our Company
    As the leading sports and live music company in the world, we recognize our responsibility to provide industry leadership and to conduct our business...