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Corporate Responsibility

Forging Connections Ignites Allyship

Allyship in the workplace is becoming increasingly important to building and sustaining a welcoming, inclusive, and safe environment for all employees.

Philanthropy

Revitalizing Main Street: $700,000 of New Funding Available to North Carolina Small Businesses Through Duke Energy Foundation Program

The Duke Energy Foundation today announced $700,000 of new funding will be made available to North Carolina small businesses in partnership with community development organizations.

Corporate Responsibility

Trane® Charlotte Plant Recognized for Significant Safety Achievement

The Trane Charlotte employees achieved 3,000,000 work hours, approximately ten years, without a lost day away from work due to a work-related injury or illness on May 21, 2024.

AI & Technology

100% Brazilian: CNH Factory in Contagem Takes Over Global Production of Compact Crawler Tractors

CASE Construction Equipment, a CNH brand, launched a new line of compact crawler tractors with 100% Brazilian production.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Rob Torres: Empowering Indigenous Communities and Inspiring Allyship Through IDEA

Let’s unpack Rob’s current role as IDEA’s executive sponsor, exploring his strategies for creating a more inclusive environment and his insights on becoming more effective allies.

Philanthropy

Gildan Renews Partnership With South Carolina Aquarium Supporting Charleston Youth and Employees Through Education and Impact Programs

Gildan is proud to announce the renewal of its partnership with the South Carolina Aquarium in Charleston to support the Aquarium’s mission of inspiring the conservation of the natural world.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Hard Work Pays Off for Ohio Entrepreneurs | Made in America, Season 5, Ep 4

Darren W. Carter left his high-paying job in an Ohio steel mill to bet on himself and go all in on Carter’s BBQ with his wife Theresa. Empower by GoDaddy – the global social impact program launched in 2017 – helped Darren realize his goal to put Carter’s BBQ on the map.

Research & Reports

Marathon Petroleum Corp. and MPLX LP Publish New Sustainability Report and TCFD-Aligned Climate Perspectives Report

Marathon Petroleum Corporation (NYSE: MPC) and its midstream affiliate MPLX LP (NYSE: MPLX) have published two joint reports that provide details on the companies’ efforts to advance their sustainability as the energy industry continues to evolve.

Environment

Unlocking Business Success With CSRD: Why Businesses Should Consider Complying and Best Reporting Strategies

In the ever-evolving corporate responsibility landscape, the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) represents an advantageous opportunity for businesses.

AI & Technology

IBM: Expanding AI Learning to the Tennis Community

As summer heats up and sports fans around the globe turn their attention to exciting events like the US Open, a new wave of technology is emerging on the court.

Philanthropy

‘It Takes a Team.’ How Action Sports Empower Combat Veterans When They Return Home

Even after serving in the United States Marine Corps for 20 years, Nick Hamm still answers the call of duty.

Volunteering & Community

Owens Corning Interns Shine On Volunteer Day: Empowering Local Charities With Passion and Purpose

Owens Corning's Toledo-based interns took part in our annual Intern Volunteer Day, giving back to our community with dedication and heart.

Awards & Rankings

IOC Announces Finalists for Climate Action Awards 2024

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced the names of the finalists for the annual IOC Climate Action Awards 2024, celebrating those within the Olympic Movement who are taking concrete measures to address climate change.

Corporate Responsibility

Driving Awareness Through Safety Training and Education at Covia

In 2023, Covia continued to use safety training and education opportunities with Team Members, contractors, and visitors to reinforce our Safety First mindset and commitments.

Research & Reports

Higg BRM Looks to Support CSRD Compliance, Per White Paper

In this latest blog written by Adrián Branco, Senior Manager, Higg Index Brand & Retail, at Cascale, he highlights how the Higg Brand & Retail Module (Higg BRM) is making strides to support compliance with the EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).

Corporate Responsibility

GRI Is Securing Progress: From Impacts to Action

Setting an example for other organizations and businesses on how to embrace transparency and accountability for impacts on the economy, environment and people, GRI has published its annual sustainability report.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

‘Small Dollars, Huge Impact’

Thanks to strong relationships and a shared mission to serve the community, Regions helps an inspiring construction project get off the ground.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Own Your Financial Future | What Your Small Business Could Be Missing

We’re aiming high and carving out new paths to financial prosperity. This could mean finding another way to make money because working a day job still leaves us worrying about our debt.

Energy & Infrastructure

Veolia and Milwaukee Recognize Water Reclamation Infrastructure as an “Ecofactory”

As the MMSD’s long standing operating partner, Veolia is designating Milwaukee as its first Ecofactory in America and will use its successes to inspire similar transformation in other cities across the country.

Philanthropy

Whole Kids Awards $1.75M to Schools and Nonprofits To Grow 583 Edible Gardens Serving More Than 290,000 Students

Whole Kids, a Whole Foods Market Foundation project focused on improving children’s health and wellness through their nutrition, announced today that 583 garden grants will be awarded to schools and nonprofit organizations to start or expand edible learning spaces.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Saint-Gobain Video Series: empowHERed: Sarah Ertmer, Portage, WI

Across North America, women at Saint-Gobain take the lead in Making The World A Better Home. They are manufacturers, innovators, scientists, engineers, and executives, all playing a vital role in shaping our industry.

Energy & Infrastructure

Cummins’ Progress in Reducing Emissions From Facilities and Operations

Cummins Inc. has a long history of setting ambitious sustainability goals and leading our industry in those efforts.

Awards & Rankings

Sands’ New Corporate Campus Earns LEED Gold Certification

In earning LEED Gold certification, Sands’ Las Vegas headquarters joins the company’s properties in Macao and Singapore in gaining this prestigious recognition for environmental responsibility.

AI & Technology

Healthy Spaces Podcast: Season 4, Episode 5 - Digital Transformation

In this episode of the Healthy Spaces podcast, host Oakley Roberts speaks with Riaz Raihan, chief digital officer of Trane Technologies and Bob Irvin and Ryan Rutledge from Joules Accelerator, the largest climate tech incubator in the southeastern U.S.

Energy & Infrastructure

SCS Standards Releases Revised SCS Zero Waste Standard for Public Review

SCS Standards is pleased to announce that version 4.0 of the SCS-110 Certification Standard for Zero Waste is now available for public review.

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Leadership

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Collective Action

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IWBI | Environment, Social, Governance

IWBI | Environment, Social, Governance

Community Investment

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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...

Collaboration and Partnership

Cascale shares updates on its strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders geared toward shifting the industry into one that gives back more than...

Greener Products and Solutions

We actively integrate sustainability into the product development process and look at all phases of the product life cycle for opportunities to...

Community Investment

all community engagement efforts (e.g., Teach for All, volunteerism, etc.)

AMD Environmental Sustainability

Advancing sustainability across our operations, supply chain manufacturing and product stewardship

Collaboration and Partnership

Cascale shares updates on its strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders geared toward shifting the industry into one that gives back more than...