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Education

Baker Tilly Case Study: University Identifies Future State Strategy With Strategic Planning Workshop

Baker Tilly structured and moderated a strategic planning workshop over two days with the executive leadership team, with the objective of identifying tasks the university should focus on to help achieve their organizational goals.

Environment

Cascale Publishes Q3 2024 Global Legislative Update

We're excited to share key insights from our Q3 2024 Global Legislative Update, offering a closer look at the latest regulatory changes shaping the textile and apparel industry. Cascale members can access the full report via Cascale Connect.

Social Impact & Volunteering

'GRI Reporting Enhances Corporate Social Performance'

There is a direct correlation between the proper utilization of the GRI Standards and a stronger corporate social performance.

Diversity & Inclusion

Sysco Canada Celebrates Legacy Space

This morning, we celebrated the opening of the SyscoToronto Legacy Space through SyscoOntario’s 5-year partnership with The Gord Downie & Chanie Wenjack Fund.

Innovation & Technology

How AI Is Enhancing Ergonomics, Without Replacing the Human Touch

While AI can revolutionize how we approach ergonomic assessments and risk management, it cannot replace the empathy and human connection that ergonomists provide. Let’s explore how AI is making a difference, but why the human touch remains irreplaceable.

Education

Growing Something Greater in Secaucus, NJ

Quest recently hosted a lunch-and-learn event at our Secaucus headquarters to hear from Stephen Ritz, founder of Green Bronx Machine (GBM).

Environment

Healthy Spaces Podcast: Season 4, Episode 11 - Spilling the Tea on Sustainability

In this episode of the Healthy Spaces podcast, women sustainability leaders gather for a “Spilling the Tea” panel discussion during Climate Week NYC.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Forbes Names Bacardi Among “World’s Best Employers” in 2024

Bacardi has been recognized on Forbes' list of the 'World's Best Employers' for 2024, based on independent surveys conducted in more than 50 countries.

Innovation & Technology

CNH Brands on Display at G7 Agriculture Ministerial Meeting

World-class equipment, technology and services company, CNH attended the Divinazione Expo 24, an event organized by the Italian Ministry of Agriculture, Food Sovereignty, and Forestry in Syracuse, Italy, recently.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Viatris Named to Forbes' Annual List of the World's Best Employers for the Fourth Year in a Row

Viatris Inc. (NASDAQ: VTRS), a global healthcare company, today announced that it has been named to Forbes' list of World's Best Employers 2024.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Dow Announces More Than $9 Million in Community Investments in Alberta

Dow (NYSE: DOW) hosted a partnership event to recognize key business and community partners and government officials for their commitment to the Company’s Fort Saskatchewan Path2Zero expansion project.

Diversity & Inclusion

Hispanic Heritage Month Spotlight: Cube Care

To celebrate and honor Hispanic Heritage Month, we spoke with Susana Robledo, Founder and CEO of Cube Care. As a winner of the FedEx Global Entrepreneurship Award, Robledo shares her company's history and mission.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Albertsons Companies Associates Participate in North Texas Food Bank's 24-Hour Volunteer Event

For the second year in a row, a dedicated group of 50 Albertsons Companies associates participated in the North Texas Food Bank’s 24-hour volunteer event on North Texas Giving Day!

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Truist Foundation Announces $1 Million Grant To Assist With Hurricane Milton Relief, Recovery Across Florida

As another hurricane threatens the Florida Peninsula in the coming days, Truist Foundation today announced it will donate $1 million to support relief and recovery efforts in communities most impacted by Hurricane Milton.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Nurturing a Love of Papermaking in Our Communities

The Boy Scouts of America has been a hallmark organization for instilling leadership, character and a sense of responsibility in young people for over a century.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Verizon Announces New Round of Grant Funding for Small Businesses

As access to capital is a common challenge for entrepreneurs, Verizon is announcing new $10,000 grant funding opportunities available for small businesses via the Verizon Small Business Digital Ready platform.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

American Airlines Expands Talent Pipeline With Over 2,000 Pilots Hired in 2023 and New Initiatives To Support Aspiring Aviators and Maintenance Professionals

Recruiting the best talent for all roles across American is critical to our ongoing success. Two areas of particular focus are pilots and aviation maintenance professionals. We have made significant progress, but replenishing their ranks requires a long-term outlook.

Health & Healthcare

Quest Diagnostics Expands Access and Affordability of Diagnostic Services in 2023 With Enhanced Financial Assistance and Innovative Testing Solutions

We continued to grow access to and affordability of our leading diagnostic services over the past year. In 2023, we expanded utilization of our financial assistance program, widened availability of our services through new collaborations, and deepened our work with Q4HE.

Events, Media & Communications

My Green Lab Welcomes Two New Industry Leaders to Its Board of Directors: Dr. Fiona Adshead and Malcolm Bell

My Green Lab Welcomes Two New Industry Leaders to Its Board of Directors: Dr. Fiona Adshead and Malcolm Bell

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Entergy Awards $2M Grant to Jackson State University for Power Grid Security Lab

Jackson State University is the recipient of a $2 million grant from the Entergy Charitable Foundation to help fund the creation of the Critical Power Grid Network Security Lab.

Research, Reports & Publications

Clorox CEO Linda Rendle: Our FY24 Integrated Annual Report

Today we released our fiscal year 2024 integrated annual report. As one of the first companies to integrate ESG into our business reporting, we firmly believe in the positive value we can create for shareholders and for society.

Environment

Steps To Build a World-Class Health and Safety Management System

The best way to ensure the long-term safety of your workplace is to identify and mitigate potential risks before they become a problem. This is exactly what an occupational health and safety management system (OHSMS) sets out to do.

Events, Media & Communications

Envetec Joins Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council

The Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council (HPRC) is excited to announce the addition of Envetec Sustainable Technologies (“Envetec”) to its growing membership.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Avalon Housing Receives $300,000 from KeyBank to Bolster Intensive Case Management Services for Residents, Fostering Housing Stability in Washtenaw County

KeyBank and the KeyBank Foundation announced an investment of $300,000 in Ann Arbor’s Avalon Housing to bolster its supportive services for tenants and clients. This investment will allow Avalon to provide intensive case management services to enhance personalized support.

Research, Reports & Publications

Yum! Brands Continues To Make Progress on Reducing Carbon, Improving Packaging and Removing Barriers

Today, Yum! Brands, Inc. released its annual Global Citizenship & Sustainability Report, detailing its advancements in reducing carbon emissions, improving packaging and removing barriers.

Latest Campaigns

  1. 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...
  2. 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...
  3. IWBI | WELL Building Standard
    Our built environment can shape our habits and choices, regulate our sleep-wake cycle, drive us toward healthy and unhealthy choices, and passively...
  4. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  5. Aflac Stories
    Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.
  6. Kids to College Powered by Entergy
    Entergy believes in the dreams of the families we serve. Everyone deserves the opportunity to continue their education and, as a corporate leader and...
  7. Financial health
    At Wells Fargo, we're opening pathways to economic advancement for racially and ethnically diverse and low- and moderate-income individuals and...
  8. 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...
  9. 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...
  10. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  11. 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...
  12. Corporate Social Responsibility
    Whirlpool Corporation has several CSR partners including United Way, Habitat for Humanity International, Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Consulada...
  13. Arbor Day Foundation News
    Stay up to date on the latest news and events from the Arbor Day Foundation. Subscribe to the Arbor Day e-news arborday.org/accounts/optin.cfm
  14. Integrated Tools
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts to align the industry on a common language to describe sustainability performance to reduce duplication and...
  15. KeyBank's Community Investment
    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...