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Research, Reports & Publications

Study Finds That 88 Percent of Paris Region Residents Engaged With the Games

Nearly nine in ten residents of the greater Paris region aged 15 and older – 88 per cent – actively followed the Olympic Games Paris 2024, as a recent study undertaken by the Paris Region Institute shows.

Health & Healthcare

How Do Heart to Heart International and FedEx Spell Relief?

There was a television commercial decades ago that asked viewers how they spelled the word relief. The answer was given by spelling out the name of a health product, emphasizing each letter.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Cascale Urges Companies to Reprioritize Sustainability Commitments at Sourcing Journal Summit

Chris Marshall, director of transparency and accountability at Cascale, participated in a recent Sourcing Journal Sustainability Summit, which centered around the theme of “Ambition vs. Action.”

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Subaru and Gifts for Good Launch National Customer Appreciation Program To Support Nonprofit Causes

Subaru of America, Inc. and Gifts for Good® today announced their partnership in a first-of-its-kind national program that transforms customer appreciation into real-world impact.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

O-I Glass Announces New Ambitious 2030 Sustainability Goals

Glass is already the most sustainable packaging material. Now, we’re taking bold steps to further support its circularity and decarbonization by elevating our 2030 sustainability goals.

Responsible Production & Consumption

SCS Standards Releases Two New Modules to SCS-115 Standard for Product Carbon Intensity and Reduction for Chemicals and Co-Products

SCS Standards is pleased to announce the publication of two new modules to the SCS-115 Certification Standard for Product Carbon Intensity and Reduction for Chemicals and Co-products.

Environment

ScottsMiracle-Gro Highlights World Water Day

Our commitment to water extends beyond World Water Day as a key part of our Foundation’s environmental pillar. We partner with experts and environmental groups nationwide to support access to safe, abundant water and promote responsible water use.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Foundation Forward: The Latest Truist Foundation News | Q1 2025

This quarterly newsletter showcases how Truist Foundation supports Truist Financial Corporation’s purpose to inspire and build better lives and communities through strategic investments in a wide variety of nonprofit organizations centered around two focus areas

Innovation & Technology

Ethanol Is Case IH’s Bet for the Future of Agricultural Machinery

Seeking to revolutionize and decarbonize the agricultural machinery market, CNH brand, Case IH, presents its ethanol-powered machinery project.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

17 Northwestern Mutual Advisors Honored on Latest Barron’s List

Northwestern Mutual announced that 17 of its advisors were recognized on Barron's prestigious list of the nation's top 1,200 financial advisors.

Education

AEG’s ‘Women in Technology’ Panel Returns for Its Third Year, Equipping Female Students With Tools for Success

Despite incremental steps forward, the number of women working in technology today remains significantly lower than their representation in the broader workforce.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

2024 TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon Achieves Evergreen Certification for Sustainability Excellence

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS), a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions, announced that the 2024 TCS Toronto Waterfront Marathon has officially been awarded Evergreen Certification by the Council for Responsible Sport

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Albertsons Companies and Albertsons Companies Foundation Named a Finalist for 2025 Halo Award

Albertsons Companies, in collaboration with Albertsons Companies Foundation, has been named a finalist for the Best Technology for Good Initiative at the 2025 Halo Awards presented by Engage for Good.

Diversity & Inclusion

Women’s History Month Spotlight: Eileen Madigan Discusses Curiosity, Flexibility and Planning as Ingredients for Success

As part of Women’s History Month 2025, Sands is showcasing insights from successful women throughout the company. Eileen Madigan joined Sands in 2018 as vice president of global interior design.

Events, Media & Communications

Emma Fox, Newly Appointed Global VP for MARTINI & ST-GERMAIN, Celebrates Her Role Championing the Spritz Occasion

This Women’s Month, Bacardi shines a spotlight on Global VP Emma Fox, who, having helped bring a fresh take to the world of Spritz with the ST-GERMAIN Spritz, was recently appointed to also lead Global Marketing for MARTINI, one of the most iconic brands in the world of drinks.

Education

Empowering the Next Generation of Female Scientists: Carrissa Dowdy Inspires Young Women’s Leadership Academy STEM Students

Carrissa Dowdy, Manager, Product Formulation, was invited to speak to the Young Women’s Leadership Academy (YWLA) Girls Excelling in Math and Science (GEMS) group as part of their Women’s Empowerment Series.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Running the World: A DICK’S Sporting Goods Teammate’s Marathon Journey Across the Globe

Hundreds, if not thousands, of marathons are organized across the globe each year, but just seven are designated World Marathon Majors: Berlin, Boston, Chicago, London, New York City, Sydney (added in 2024) and Tokyo.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Regulatory Changes in the APAC Region: Key Updates for 2025

As governments across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region continue to strengthen their regulatory frameworks, 2025 is shaping up to be a year of significant changes in environmental protection, workplace safety, and energy policy.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Walt Farrell Named President and Chief Executive Officer of Atlanta Gas Light and Chattanooga Gas

Southern Company Gas recently announced that Walt Farrell has been named president and chief executive officer of Atlanta Gas Light and Chattanooga Gas, effective March 31.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

“Do It Scared”: Ryn Scull’s Sweet Small Business Side Hustle

Throughout my time at GoDaddy, I’ve had the privilege of meeting many extraordinary women entrepreneurs. I’ve heard stories of hardship and triumph alike, all of which I’m proud to celebrate during this Women’s History Month.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Risk Identification and Management in EHS Due Diligence: A Business Imperative 

When evaluating a business acquisition, the EHS risks associated with the deal can often be underestimated. A well-structured EHS due diligence process helps identify and manage these risks, ensuring informed decision-making and long-term business stability.

Innovation & Technology

Baker Hughes Awarded First Technology Agreement With Petrobras To Develop Definitive Solution for Pipeline Corrosion

Baker Hughes, an energy technology company, announced a joint technology development program with Petrobras to provide a definitive solution for stress corrosion cracking due to CO2 (SCC-CO2) in flexible pipe systems.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Saint-Gobain Video Series: Success in the Making: Joel Wood

Furthering his education was always a priority for Binder Wash Water Operator, Joel Wood, at CertainTeed Insulation. The support and financial assistance he received to finish his degree helped Joel maximize his potential!

Education

PSEG Supports STEM Education With Students 2 Science

We’re proud to expand our partnership with Students 2 Science to provide over 450,000 New Jersey students with hands-on experiences and career guidance to shape their futures in STEM.

Diversity & Inclusion

Women in Tech at Principal®: Modernizing the Way We Work

Modernizing technology is all about reimagining how we enable business processes and how we improve customers’ experiences.

That’s Beth’s job. But she adds an element: Modernizing the way we work at Principal® and the makeup of our team.

Latest Campaigns

  1. AEG's Commitment to Sustainable Operations
    AEG's sustainability initiatives are designed to reduce our consumption of the planet’s limited resources. Through our comprehensive sustainability...
  2. Tapestry I The Power of Our People
    We aim to foster a culture of purpose and fulfillment at Tapestry by embedding equity, inclusion and diversity throughout our organization, and...
  3. 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...
  4. 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...
  5. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  6. Goals That Inspire: Positive Social Impact
    Through our Goals That Inspire we strive to make a positive difference in our communities by relying on our ability to understand their needs and then...
  7. Enriching Women's Lives
    60 years ago, Mary Kay Ash created an unparalleled opportunity for women to define their own successes and control their own futures. Her vision of...
  8. International Paper | HEALTHY & ABUNDANT FORESTS
    Vision 2030 Goal: Lead forest stewardship efforts globally
  9. 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...
  10. PotlatchDeltic 2024 Corporate Responsibility Report
    PotlatchDeltic’s 2024 corporate responsibility accomplishments include: Forests: Planted nearly 29 million seedlings and protected 7,880 miles of...
  11. Climate Stabilization
    SCS is working to advance climate accounting and reporting based on the latest climate science to help stabilize climate below temperature thresholds...
  12. Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games
    The vision of Paris 2024 Paris 2024 will see a new vision of Olympism in action, delivered in a unique spirit of international celebration. We will...
  13. 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...
  14. PSEG People & Communities
    PSEG is committed to improving the lives of our customers, our employees and the diverse communities we serve throughout New Jersey and Long Island...
  15. Economic Growth
    CARE’s Economic Growth team works to increase women’s wealth by changing the system