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Research, Reports & Publications

Nasdaq Executive Report: The ROI of ESG & Sustainability Software

Nasdaq surveyed 150 sustainability, finance, and legal executives to understand how organizations are using ESG and sustainability data management and reporting software.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Every Day, Migrants Face Deadly Threats in Central America.

Migration throughout Central America has soared in the last five years. Here are the stories of four migrants who stopped in Honduras.

Research, Reports & Publications

4 Key CSR Practices That Emerge From the Civic 50 2024 Report

Points of Light, a nonpartisan, global nonprofit organization that inspires, equips and mobilizes millions of people to act that changes the world, today released The Civic 50 2024 Honoree Insights and Benchmarking Report.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Henkel Named as a 2024 Best Place To Work for Disability Inclusion by Disability:IN and the American Association of People With Disabilities

Henkel has been recognized as a top-scoring business on the Disability Equality Index®, a joint initiative of Disability:IN and The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), with a score of 90.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Complimentary Webinar: Demonstrate Leadership in Water Stewardship Through Certification

Join SCS Global Services for a complimentary webinar on July 17th: Demonstrate Water Stewardship Through Certification

Diversity & Inclusion

Medtronic Recognized for Disability Inclusion in U.S., U.K.

For the seventh consecutive year in the U.S., and for the first time in the U.K., Medtronic is recognized as a “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion” by Disability:IN and the American Association of People with Disabilities

Environment

Introducing BIER’s 2024 Water Circularity Playbook: A Guide to Implementing Circular Water Solutions

The Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable (BIER) is proud to announce the release of the BIER Water Circularity Playbook, a comprehensive guide designed to help organizations prioritize water risks and implement effective circular water solutions.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Q&A With International Paper’s CSO on the Journey So Far and Vision 2030

Celebrating a decade with our company, Sophie Beckham is vice president and chief sustainability officer at International Paper, where she works across the enterprise to advance sustainability strategy development and the company’s Vision 2030 goal implementation.

Research, Reports & Publications

Cummins 2023-2024 Sustainability Progress Report: Sustainability at Cummins

Sustainability is not new to Cummins. For several decades, both sustainability and efforts related to environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues have been critical elements of the company’s long-term business and growth strategies.

Energy

A New Star in the Energy Constellation

In many Indigenous cultures, the number seven symbolizes completeness and unity. To Enbridge and six First Nation and Metis communities in Saskatchewan, it’s now imbued with a new meaning.

Diversity & Inclusion

Wesco Named “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion”

Wesco is proud to have received a score of 100 on the Disability Equality Index® and to be recognized as a “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion.” Launched in 2015 as a joint initiative of Disability:IN and The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD).

Diversity & Inclusion

Photographing Local Businesses: Meet Thomas Allison

On this episode of Outtakes, we chat with Thomas Allison. Prior to joining our Photography team full-time, Thomas worked as a Freelance Photographer shooting local businesses in Austin, Texas.

Events, Media & Communications

Moving Freight in the Skies, With Plusses and Minuses

In the skies above us millions of pounds of air freight are on the move today, to near and far destinations.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Fifth Third Again Receives Top Score on Disability Equality Index

For the fourth consecutive year, Fifth Third Bank has received a top score of 100 on the Disability Equality Index ®, the leading independent, third-party resource for the annual benchmarking of corporate disability inclusion policies and programs.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Award-Winning Excellence: HARMAN's Success in Quality and Delivery

At HARMAN, our unwavering commitment to quality and delivery ensures we consistently meet the high expectations of our customers, partners, and employees. This dedication has been recognized through numerous awards from our Automotive customers.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Collective Action To Establish Baseline Data Center Health and Safety Competency Training

Data centers present a diverse array of hazards. From high voltage electrical risks and fall hazards to hazardous materials and heat stress, workers face numerous dangers.

Energy

Georgia-Pacific's Big Island Facility Earns Its First EPA ENERGY STAR® Certification for Energy Efficiency

Georgia-Pacific's Big Island containerboard facility in Virginia earned its first EPA ENERGY STAR® Certification for energy efficiency this year.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Making a Difference on and off the Field With ESPN

Countries around the world are anticipating the start of the Paris Olympics, a celebration of the unifying power of sports.

Education

The Next Frontier in Education: How Generative AI and XR Will Evolve the World of Learning in the Next Decade

Teachers can leverage generative AI to create highly customized lessons. In a series of manual steps, educators can quickly create dynamic videos to serve as instructional tools with little-to-no technical skills.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Kurt Krebs: Building Community at Covia’s Black Lab Chardon Plant

Covia highlights the dedication and leadership of Team Members who have made a significant impact on the job or in their communities by sharing their stories. Today we recognize Kurt Krebs, Plant Manager at Covia’s Black Lab Chardon plant.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Jackie VanderBrug Receives 2024 Joan Bavaria Award

Putnam Investments’ Jackie VanderBrug has been announced as one of three winners of the 2024 Joan Bavaria Award, which is awarded for catalysing positive change in the capital markets.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Northwestern Mutual Awarded Sixth Consecutive Top-Score on National Disability Equality Index

Northwestern Mutual announced today that the company earned its sixth consecutive top-score on the Disability Equality Index®.

Energy

U.S. Department of Defense Joins Duke Energy’s Green Source Advantage Program

The United States Department of Defense (DOD) has signed on to Duke Energy’s (NYSE: DUK) Green Source Advantage (GSA) program to provide renewable energy on behalf of the five largest DOD major military installations across North Carolina and South Carolina.

Innovation & Technology

Keeping Up With Customers in the Digital Age

Navigating the fast-paced digital world demands strong customer connections, especially in industries like logistics and supply chain management, states Brian Enright, CEO of DP World Americas in a recent article published by the Forbes Business Council.

Diversity & Inclusion

Principal® Named “Best Place To Work for People With Disabilities”

Principal Financial Group®  was named to the list of the “Best Places to Work for People with Disabilities” after earning a 100 score on the 2024 Disability Equality Index® (DEI), the world’s most comprehensive benchmarking tool for companies to measure disability workplaces.

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...