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Research, Reports & Publications

‘A Futuristic Take on Farming’: CNH’s CR11 Combine Features in Auto & Design Magazine

The new CR11 combine harvester, product of CNH brand New Holland, was recently featured in the famed Auto & Design magazine for its new design language introduced by the company and David Wilkie, Head of Design at CNH.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Albertsons Companies Partners With Triscuit To Donate Over $160,000 to Local Food Banks

Through Albertsons Companies' #NourishingNeighbors program, they are thrilled to have partnered with Triscuit to donate over $160K to local food banks throughout the communities we serve.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Northwestern Mutual Donates $500,000 to Childhood Cancer Survivors and Siblings To Help Fund Higher Education

Northwestern Mutual, through its Foundation, announced its continued commitment to helping alleviate the financial cost of college for families affected by childhood cancer through $500,000 in combined scholarships to 50 childhood cancer survivors and childhood cancer siblings.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Gaza Starves As Israel Presses War on Hamas

Children in Gaza are at risk of severe malnutrition.

Diversity & Inclusion

NRG People Power: Get to Know Jamie Guinn

Happy New Year! We’re back with another NRG People Power blog, and we’re pleased to introduce you to more of the people behind our products and services. In this edition, we’re excited for you to get to know our Managing Director of Integrated Channels, Jamie Guinn.

Innovation & Technology

Unexpected Inspiration for More Sustainable Drug Development at Merck

Inspiration for a greener world can come from unexpected places. For Merck scientist, François Lévesque, it came from the pet store. This is the amazing story of how creativity and Green Chemistry made drug development more sustainable.

Innovation & Technology

How Indigenous Perspectives Can Guide Climate Innovation for a Just Transition: IBM Teams Up With Net Zero Atlantic in Canada

To support a just transition, IBM® joined forces with nonprofit Net Zero Atlantic through the IBM Sustainability Accelerator to help enable informed climate decision-making and empower participation in the clean energy transition for Indigenous communities in Atlantic Canada.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Principal® Charity Classic Renews Investment in the Legacy Project

The Principal® Charity Classic with support from Sammons Financial Group will work with the Greater Des Moines Partnership to evolve the Legacy Project, into a community-driven, work-based learning program (Program) to prepare youth for future employment.

Research, Reports & Publications

Walgreens Boots Alliance 2023 ESG Report: Enabling Healthy Communities

Today Walgreens Boots Alliance (WBA) released its 2023 ESG Report, an annual report on the company’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy, approach and performance across four key pillars.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Building a New Life: From RAF Medical Discharge to a Thriving Career at Leidos

The combination of her academic qualifications, on top of a decade plus worth of military service, made Newby an ideal candidate to join Leidos as a project security officer in July 2023. But what stood out to Newby was how much Leidos presented the perfect fit for her in turn.

Education

International Day of Education: Spotlight on GRI Standards' Contributions

The UN International Day of Education, commemorated each year on January 24th, serves as a crucial acknowledgment of education as a fundamental human right and a shared public responsibility.

Health & Healthcare

Finding My Light in the Darkness of Cancer

For those of you who have heard the words “you have cancer” or been there with a loved one who has heard them, my heart goes out to you. Because I know. I know the fear, confusion, anger and, of course, uncertainty. After additional testing, my doctor confirmed it was cancer.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Changing Lives in a Big Way

A Regions associate wanted to make an impact in his community by being a youth mentor. Little did he know the impact that brotherly connection would make on him as well.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

AB: Climate Change May Increase the Risk of Modern Slavery

During National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, AB’s Director of Social Research & Engagement, Saskia Kort-Chick reflects on how climate change may increase the risk of modern slavery, which can have material implications for investors.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

A Service Dog Prepares To Retire

Organizations like PNC help by sponsoring dogs, making it possible for more veterans to receive the life-altering support of a service dog. PNC has also been part of the family-friendly Community Mutt Strut fundraiser since its inception in 2016.

Diversity & Inclusion

JBL Launches NIL & Student Influencer Program - JBL Campus - to Empower Eardividuals Across College Campuses

JBL Campus has partnered with 25 dynamic student athletes and 55 lifestyle influencers across 45 U.S. college campuses who redefine their craft by celebrating the vibrant blend of passion and individuality - “eardividuals,” students that go beyond the ordinary.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Avondale Home Repairs Pave Way for a Brighter Future

The community of Avondale is a beneficiary of Fifth Third’s $180 million Empowering Black Futures Neighborhood Investment Program. Launched in 2021, the program is flourishing and has begun creating the kind of fundamental change that helps communities thrive long-term.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KeyBank Invests More than $1.1 million to Support Several Non-Profit Organizations in the Capital Region

In 2023, the KeyBank Foundation invested a total of $1,120,000 in several non-profit organizations in the Capital Region to support workforce development and community initiatives. These grants are part of KeyBank’s commitment to invest $40 billion in the communities it serves.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

100 Years of the Olympic Winter Games: Celebrating Mountain Magic While Looking to the Future

The Olympic Winter Games are turning 100 years tomorrow, marking a revolutionary century of mountain sports driven by technological leaps and social progress. As we celebrate 100 years of sport on snow and ice, we look ahead to see how the Games can adapt to the challenges ahead.

Environment

Crown Holdings Aligns as an Inaugural Taskforce on Nature-Related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) Early Adopter

In advance of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, we confirm our position as an inaugural Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) Early Adopter and our intent to publish disclosures aligned with the TNFD for our financial year 2025.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Growing Together: CNH Strengthens Community Outreach in Thailand

In the spirit of its commitment to giving back and enhancing the quality of life in the communities it serves, CNH spearheaded a series of activities under its We Care, We Share program.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Our People: Q&A With Marine Terminal Operator Roxanna Barrera

Roxanna Barrera has worked for Marathon Petroleum for six years and enjoys the challenges and opportunities that she’s accepted during her career. We asked her six questions about her journey and plans for the future.

Education

IBMer and Veteran Marqueta Pomare Embodies the Spirit of National Mentoring Month Through Volunteering for IBM SkillsBuild

In honor of National Mentoring Month, meet IBM’s Marqueta Pomare, a Business Transformation Consultant and military veteran, who volunteers for IBM SkillsBuild as a mentor to fellow veterans and members of communities who are historically underrepresented in technology.

Innovation & Technology

It’s Time for Industry Leaders To Start Using AI for Good; Here’s How

When it came time for 17-year-old Esther Egbe – an aspiring engineer living in Texas – to attend college, like millions of students, she needed financial aid to pay for it.

Education

University of Chicago Policing Leadership Academy Hosts Second Cohort of Rising Police Leaders From 35 Departments Across the Globe

This week, the University of Chicago Policing Leadership Academy (PLA) welcomed its second cohort of leaders from police departments across the globe.

Latest Campaigns

  1. 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...
  2. WASH (Water, Sanitation & Hygiene)
    Highlight the essential role of clean water, sanitation, and hygiene in preventing disease and malnutrition. Content will link WASH to nutrition...
  3. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  4. 2024 Sustainability Report
    Chemours chemistry enables products that people rely on to live better and thrive. Our world-class portfolio drives innovation and enables high...
  5. 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...
  6. Special Economic Zones
    Driving awareness of Special Economic Zones.
  7. AEG's Commitment to Social Impact and Volunteerism
    AEG embraces its responsibility to enrich the lives of people in the communities around the world where we do business, and to use business to create...
  8. LG Air Conditioning Solutions
    About LG Conditioning Technologies The LG Electronics USA Air Conditioning Technologies business is based in Alpharetta, Ga. LG is a leading player in...
  9. Corporate Social Responsibility
    Corporate Social Responsibility
  10. Brightening Our Corner Newsletter
    Quarterly newsletter from the Ray C. Anderson Foundation. Subscribe here.
  11. Subaru Love Promise: Education
    Subaru believes that all students deserve an equal and fair opportunity at a quality education. Through our partnership with AdoptAClassroom.org...
  12. Crown Holdings 2024 Sustainability Report: Built To Last
    Crown Holdings 2024 Sustainability Report: Built To Last In today’s rapidly changing world, “Built to Last” embodies our unwavering commitment to...
  13. Cascale Events
    Cascale organizes and participates in a series of events, leveraging its position as a global convener of close to half the sector to bring together...
  14. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  15. Community Impact
    The communities where Chemours operates are also where we live, work, and play, and our mutual success is one and the same. We have a vested interest...