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Social Impact & Volunteering

Fighting Food Insecurity and Supporting Communities Focus of "Fifth Third Day"

Fifth Third Bank’s nearly 20,000 employees will celebrate “Fifth Third Day XXXIII” by volunteering and donating to fight food insecurity in the communities where they live and work.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Baker Tilly’s BuzzHouse Podcast: Low-income Housing Tax Credit Program in Texas and Beyond

Senior government relations advisors at Butler Snow LLP, J. Carley Butler and Esme Thoman sit down with hosts Don Bernards and Garrick Gibson on this episode of BuzzHouse.

Research, Reports & Publications

The Digitization of ESG Reporting

John Turner, CEO of XBRL International, and Wes Bricker, vice chair and trust solutions co-leader at PwC US, join Workiva’s Andie Wood to explore the impact of digitization on ESG reporting. Discover how XBRL taxonomies make it easier to share and analyze data.

Green Infrastructure

Energy Performance and Multifamily Housing Asset Value

CBRE has conducted an analysis to understand how energy efficiency upgrades in multifamily housing (MFH) can impact the market value of an asset.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Board Interview: Krishna Manda on Building an Ecosystem for Transformation With Equal Partnership, Co-Creation, and Innovation

As part of a recurring series, Cascale details the involvement and vision of its Board members.

Events, Media & Communications

2024 E+E Leader Solutions Summit - Virtual Event

Get ready to be inspired, innovate, and connect at #EESummit24. Join global leaders, innovators, and sustainability enthusiasts for a virtual experience. Register today and join from the comfort of your office, home, or wherever you would like!

Research, Reports & Publications

Rockwell Automation Partners With Mahindra University To Train Students in Sustainability Best Practices

Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Mahindra University, one of the premier educational institutions in India, to develop a collaborative framework to create, implement, and promote a comprehensive ‘Climate Solutions’ course.

Events, Media & Communications

WHC Seeking Members for New Executive Advisory Committee

WHC (Wildlife Habitat Council) is seeking nominations for its newly created WHC Executive Advisory Committee (EAC).

Diversity & Inclusion

CNH Brand Supports Women in Construction

CASE Construction Equipment, a CNH brand, highlights the inspiring story of a construction professional who is always in pursuit of improving her skills in the sector.

Events, Media & Communications

Maximizing Interoperability of the ESG Reporting Frameworks Is a Necessity

Companies should take confidence that the ISSB and EFRAG have agreed on common areas of their climate-related disclosures and highlighted significant alignment.

Education

Howard University’s Creative Twist on STEM Education

In the heart of Washington, D.C., Howard University is redefining STEM education by embedding within it elements that reach far beyond the conventional realms of science, technology, engineering, and math.

Research, Reports & Publications

Study Finds Female Representation in Leadership Positions Is Correlated to a Company’s Higher Financial Performance

A new Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose® (CECP) Investing in Society report shows companies’ environmental, social, and governance (ESG) disclosures are increasing and becoming an integral responsible business practice.

Events, Media & Communications

American Airlines Salutes Service Members During Military Appreciation Month

During Military Appreciation Month and throughout the entire year, American Airlines honors those who are serving and those who’ve served, including the more than 11,800 American team members who are veterans or currently serving in the National Guard or Reserves.

Environment

Rayonier’s Fire Crews Unite To Battle Historic Wildfires in the Southwest U.S.

In the face of an unprecedented historic wildfire season, Rayonier’s fire crews united across state lines to fight wildfires in the Southwest U.S. Their courageous efforts underscored the critical importance of preparedness, leadership and teamwork.

Environment

Chemours’ Earth Month Efforts Make a Global Impact

At Chemours, we strive to be environmental leaders every day and our teams embraced the spirit of Earth Month by hosting impactful activities around the globe.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

‘The Prairie Is the Catalyst’ for a Living Laboratory

In 2021, Enbridge donated 20 acres of prairie property to Operation Endangered Species (OES), a program founded in 2011 by Ritter who also serves as the non-profit organization’s executive director.

Events, Media & Communications

Inaugural WELL Conference Comes to Long Beach, WELL 2024 Events Ongoing Worldwide

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), the global authority for driving market transformation through healthy buildings, organizations and communities, will host its flagship WELL Conference in Long Beach, Calif., May 7-9, 2024.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

TCPL Green Energy Solutions Private Limited (TCPL GES) Inaugurates a State-of-the-Art Manufacturing Facility To Produce Hydrogen-Based Internal Combustion Engines; Reaffirms Its Commitment To Power a Cleaner India

TCPL GES, a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Cummins Private Limited (TCPL), a 50:50 joint venture of Tata Motors Limited and Cummins Inc. USA, today inaugurated a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility to produce hydrogen-based Internal Combustion Engines.

Events, Media & Communications

FedEx Empowers and Inspires Students at the USHLI National Conference

FedEx team members made a significant impact at the United States Hispanic Leadership Institute (USHLI) 2024 National Conference in Chicago, February 15 – 17. Our presence at the event showcased FedEx’s commitment to diversity, inclusion, and community engagement.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Turning the Tide in Asia-Pacific

This episode explores new policies being introduced and what can lead to solution scaling, with Junice Yeo, Executive Director at Eco-Business, Thomas Luedi, Senior Partner at Bain & Company, and Kodak Xiao, Global Sustainability Director at Dow.

Health & Healthcare

Walgreens and Boehringer Ingelheim Are Partnering to Improve Diversity in Clinical Trials

Joint collaborations bring Boehringer Ingelheim’s Phase III clinical trial to communities through Walgreens pharmacy clinical trial centers and EmVenio’s mobile research units, aimed at improving access to trials

Health & Healthcare

Baker Tilly’s Insights on How Healthcare Provider Boards of Directors Can Enhance Organizational Performance in 2024

Boards of directors for healthcare providers play a crucial role in preserving financial integrity and operational efficiency. It is essential for boards to remain attentive to emerging industry trends to proactively address potential challenges and exploit opportunities.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Honoring Sacrifice: The Home Depot Foundation Supports U.S. Army Ranger’s Journey of Resilience

In 2012, U.S. Army Ranger Master Sergeant (MSG) Cedric King lost both legs after stepping on an IED during his Afghanistan deployment. As a double amputee, he had little hope for his future quality of life, but with a wife and two daughters, Cedric knew he couldn’t stop fighting.

Diversity & Inclusion

Employee Q&A: The Importance of Being Inclusive – and Authentic

Brenda has been an active participant in our efforts to build an inclusive workforce, helping seek out new bilingual talent for the Customer Solutions team from within her community.

Events, Media & Communications

It’s More Important Than Ever To Recognize the Power of Donating Money To Support International Disaster Relief

The USAID Center for International Disaster Information (CIDI) and USAID’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance (USAID/BHA) are proud to announce the winners of their annual PSAid contest, a public service announcement design competition for college students.

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