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Sustainable Development Goals

Pizza Hut Puts Good on Its Menu With Investments in Sustainably Sourced Cheese With Dairy Farmers of America

Pizza Hut has a long history of adding craveable goodness to its food, and that includes one of its most important ingredients – its cheese.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Eastman, Swiss Eyewear Group Collaborate To Launch INVU 10th Anniversary Collection With Tritan Renew

Eastman, a global specialty materials company, and Swiss Eyewear Group (SEG), a leading eyewear manufacturer, announce their partnership to celebrate the 10th anniversary of SEG’s INVU eyewear collection.

Diversity & Inclusion

Taco Bell's Arab Heritage Month Spotlight - David S.

David S., Market Coach at Taco Bell Corp. started at Taco Bell as a Shift Lead in Alabama almost 30 years ago! Since then, he has worked his way up to his current position of Market Coach, running the Norfolk and D.C. markets.

Diversity & Inclusion

Environmentally Secure Future: Meet Cole Sibbald

Hello! I am Cole, a Data Engineer at GoDaddy. I live, work, and play in one of the most beautiful areas of Canada; the West Kootenays. While living in a historically rich area, I am grateful to apply my skills to the global workforce of employees that GoDaddy is comprised of.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

‘Building Knowledge To Last a Lifetime’

The Regions Foundation is a nonprofit funded primarily by Regions Bank. The Foundation’s grants and investments create positive change in communities across the South, Midwest and Texas.

Environment

Fifth Third Joins Mastercard’s Priceless Planet Coalition

As part of its commitment to combat climate change and in celebration of Earth Day 2024, Fifth Third Bank today announced it has joined Mastercard’s Priceless Planet Coalition, an effort to restore 100 million trees across the globe by 2025.

Environment

The Economic and Water Impacts of the EPA’s “Slaughterhouse” Rule

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has a decision to make. Right now the agency is considering new water pollution standards for slaughterhouses and rendering facilities in response to lawsuits from environmental organizations.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Clorox’s Latest Sustainable Product Innovations

Innovation at Clorox is all about building trusted brands people love that meet their ever-evolving needs. We mainly do this by developing products that use less packaging overall and/or more sustainable packaging materials and leave less waste behind after they’re used.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Circularity in Practice: How The Home Depot Is Turning Waste Into Opportunity

In a circular economy, nothing is wasted. Materials that would be typically thrown away can be reimagined or reinvented into something useful. Everyday items like plastic pots can enjoy a second life as hanging baskets, while plastic wrap can be transformed into deck boards.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

BloombergNEF Announces 11 Climate Innovators As the Winners of the 2024 BNEF Pioneers Award

BloombergNEF (BNEF) announced the winners of its 2024 Pioneers award, recognizing 11 early-stage companies working to introduce technologies and products that will accelerate global decarbonization and halt climate change.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Comcast RISE To Provide Grant Packages to 500 More Small Businesses in Five Regions

Comcast announced a new round of businesses in five regions will receive grants through Comcast RISE, providing 500 more small businesses with comprehensive packages.

Sustainable Development Goals

IBM: Using AI To Power Sustainable Buildings

Wael El Chouwani, IBM Sustainability Software Market leader, believes that leveraging the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to support sustainable building operations is of utmost importance.

Energy

How Does India’s Carbon Footprint Differ From the Rest of the World?

Dive into India's path to reducing emissions and it's journey to the energy transition.

Events, Media & Communications

Support Guests and the Environment With Sustainable Restrooms

Earth Day is a good time to reevaluate your cleaning practices and consider how they impact the environment. When it comes to facility maintenance, one area that often goes overlooked is sustainable restroom upkeep.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Navigating Home Ownership: Balancing Spending and Saving for Financial Success

Owning a home marks a significant milestone in one’s life, yet it also introduces a myriad of financial responsibilities that demand careful foresight and planning. With homeownership, there are new and unforeseen expenses that need to be proactively planned for.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bath & Body Works ESG Efforts Recognized With PR News Impact Communications Award

Bath & Body Works’ ongoing ESG efforts were recently recognized by PR News in the organization’s 2024 Impact Communications Awards. These awards honor communicators who use their platforms to better their community and the global community at large.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Saint-Gobain Achieves Core Living Building Ready Designation From the International Living Future Institute for CertainTeed Innovation Malvern Renovation

Saint-Gobain announced today that CertainTeed Innovation Malvern, its research and development center located on its North American headquarters campus in Malvern, Pennsylvania, has received a Core Living Building Ready designation by The International Living Future Institute.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

World Environment Center Recognizes Carrier With the 2024 WEC Gold Medal Award for International Corporate Achievement in Sustainable Development

The World Environment Center (WEC) today announced the WEC 40th Gold Medal Award for International Corporate Achievement in Sustainable Development is awarded to Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE:CARR), global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions.

Events, Media & Communications

Schneider Electric Foundation Turns 25 and Launches the ‘25 Years Young’ Campaign

To mark the 25th anniversary of its foundation, Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, is launching a global campaign in celebration of both this key milestone and the next generation of young leaders.

Innovation & Technology

Baker Tilly Takes On Climate-Related Reporting

A fundamental step to advancing environmental sustainability is good reporting — and, boy, do we love numbers — which is why Baker Tilly is diving straight into our new software for tracking climate-related data.

Environment

Mercedes-Benz Arena, Shanghai Celebrates World Earth Day Through Music, Art, and Community Engagement

As the world celebrates World Earth Day on April 22nd, AEG’s Mercedes-Benz Arena (MBA) in Shanghai has taken the initiative to raise awareness about environmental issues through a series of events under the theme "Planet vs. Plastics."

Diversity & Inclusion

I'm Breaking New Ground at CNH - Katie Hoare

CNH has developed its I’m Breaking New Ground series to recognize organizations and individuals who are committed to making a difference. The company welcomes Kate Hoare, winner of the Women in Ag Award at Agritechnica, to the series.

Environment

Ceres Applauds New Rule Prioritizing Sustainable Products in Federal Procurements

Ceres welcomed today’s announcement by the Biden administration of a new rule updating federal procurement practices to prioritize the purchase of sustainable products and services.

Diversity & Inclusion

Essity Joins United Nations Initiative To Promote Inclusive Advertising

Hygiene and health company Essity continues its purpose to break barriers to well-being by joining the Unstereotype Alliance, a thought and action platform convened by UN Women, with the mission to eradicate harmful stereotypes in media and advertising content.

Health & Healthcare

Viatris Announces Product Donations To Direct Relief of More Than 7 Million Doses of Medicine To Support Access to Medicine and Healthcare

Viatris Inc. (NASDAQ: VTRS), a global healthcare company, today announced that it has donated more than 7 million doses of medicine to its long-standing partner Direct Relief to support humanitarian medical relief efforts across the world.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Community Impact
    Advancing our communities worldwide through philanthropic investments, partnerships, and employee volunteerism.
  2. Building a Sustainable Future | Decarbonizing the Built Environment
    The building sector accounts for nearly 40% of carbon emissions and nearly 50% of the consumption of natural resources. The industry stands at a...
  3. 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...
  4. Advocacy
    Position Action Against Hunger as a leading advocate for policy change and investment—calling for increased public health spending, improved nutrition...
  5. Opportunity for All
    At Trane Technologies, uplifting our communities and workforce is the key to our continued success. We focus on broadening access to education...
  6. Responsible Investing
    Responsible Investing
  7. KeyBank Foundation: Helping Communities Thrive through Education, Workforce Development, and Service
    KeyBank Foundation helps build thriving communities by supporting organizations and programs that foster thriving students and a thriving workforce...
  8. Sustainability Insights
    General sustainability insights.
  9. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  10. Corporate Social Responsibility
    Whirlpool Corporation has several CSR partners including United Way, Habitat for Humanity International, Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Consulada...
  11. Sustainable Operations
    ops-related sustainability content (e.g., new electric equipment, decarb efforts, etc.)
  12. Local Communities
    The principals of living and working in synergy with the communities in which we operate, as well as collaborating on projects that benefit those...
  13. PSEG Strength in Service, Sandy and Beyond
    Ten years after Superstorm Sandy raged across the East Coast, PSE&G continues to protect customers’ utility service from the damaging impact of...
  14. Health & Nutrition
    Be the leading nutritious and sustainable product development partner for our customers, developing industry leading solutions that enable the...
  15. Aflac Stories
    Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.