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Inclusion & Opportunity

Black Women Lead Pittsburgh’s Microbusiness Revival

Pittsburgh stands out as one of the fastest-growing areas for America’s smallest businesses, called microbusinesses. Microbusinesses are defined as those with a unique web domain, an active website, and most often fewer than 10 employees.

Health & Healthcare

Baker Tilly’s Healthy Outcomes Podcast: The State of IT in Healthcare Systems

On this episode of Healthy Outcomes, host Mark Ross interviews Ed Ricks, a director in Baker Tilly’s Healthcare Solutions Practice.

Corporate Responsibility

Aflac Voices — Jeri Hawthorne: Cultivating Mental Wellness at Work

Early in my career, I was leading a global HR function and traveling all over the world to help open facilities in various countries. It was a very intense job — when I wasn’t on a plane, I was commuting almost three hours a day — but it was work for which I felt proud.

Inclusion & Opportunity

This Company Wants People Around the World To Chase Their Dreams

Did you know that every handful of M&M’s or package of Ben’s Original you eat not only tastes good, but does good too? Social responsibility is not only good for business, but it’s increasingly expected by the American public.

Research & Reports

Essity 2023 Annual and Sustainability Report: Essity's Commitment to Sustainability

Essity improves the well-being of people and societies, through leading hygiene and health solutions. Sustainability is integrated into our strategy and is a priority for long-term profitable growth.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Nature: The New Risk Shaping Sustainable Finance Policies

Financial institutions are inadequately prepared to assess and manage nature-related risk, with just 1% discussing the potential threats and opportunities in company filings.

Education & Workforce Development

U.S. Bank Helps California Students Upskill Restaurant Industry Knowledge

For many people, life’s most helpful knowledge comes from learning on the job. Through its support of the California Restaurant Foundation's “Experience Hospitality” initiative, U.S. Bank is supporting job training for high-school students.

Volunteering & Community

Carl Nassib’s Rayze Taps VolunteerMatch To Build Positive Community Engagement Through Acts of Service

VolunteerMatch, the leading platform for volunteer engagement, today announced its partnership with Rayze, a positive social media app founded by former Buccaneers outside linebacker and captain, Carl Nassib.

Corporate Responsibility

From the SEE Impact Report: Proactive Partnerships

To meet the growing challenge of manual sortation processes and plastic waste in tire packaging operations, SEE created the world's first automated tire wrapping solution designed to eliminate special handling fees for their customers and prevent rolling of tires.

Corporate Responsibility

Saint-Gobain Video Series: Success in the Making

Anyone can be a manufacturer! Whether you are just starting out or transitioning your career path, the manufacturing industry present opportunities for success. Hear the stories of Saint-Gobain team members who built their careers in manufacturing and thrived!

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Rising to the Challenge: Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Supply Chain Sustainability

In today's world, the intersection of global commerce and pressing environmental challenges demands that companies and the broader logistics industry escalate their sustainability efforts, writes Morten Johansen, COO of DP World Americas, in a recent article for Forbes.

Energy & Infrastructure

Eaton Expands U.S. Industry Education To Accelerate Fleet Electrification

Intelligent power management Eaton expanded its education and testing centers to demonstrate breakthrough solutions accelerating sustainable fleets in Pittsburgh, Houston and Marshall, Michigan.

Corporate Responsibility

SeeHer: Jennifer Chen | Georgia Pacific

Jennifer now supervises over 60 employees and describes her leadership style as "King Arthur's round table" meaning everyone has a voice.

Environment

Antea Group UK Expands Service Portfolio With Launch of Ecological Services

Antea Group UK, a leading multidisciplinary consultancy specialising in environment, health and safety services for the private sector, today announced the launch of its comprehensive Ecological Consultancy Services.

Education & Workforce Development

The CEO of Usher’s Nonprofit, ‘Usher’s New Look’ Is Helping Build the Next Generation of Black Tech Leaders – Here’s How

Per the organization, UNL has supported more than 50,000 young people gain access to career development opportunities through immersive programs spearheaded by Moore.

Philanthropy

Kim Petras and Danna Paola Star in MAC Viva Glam’s 30th Anniversary Campaign

M·A·C VIVA GLAM: The iconic Lipstick that has transformed the beauty industry and positively impacted countless lives is turning 30.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Celebrating Women in Manufacturing

While the industry has long been male-dominated, women today play an increasingly important role, making up about 29 percent of the manufacturing workforce, according to the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM).

Inclusion & Opportunity

Albertsons Companies' Jewel-Osco Division Celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Through cuisine and culture, Albertsons Companies' Jewel-Osco division recently celebrated A Taste of AAPI that was nothing short of inspiring, exciting, and full of authenticity!

Research & Reports

Illumina Releases 2023 Corporate Social Responsibility Report

Illumina Inc. (NASDAQ: ILMN), a global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies, today published its fifth annual Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report.

Inclusion & Opportunity

AEG Honors API Desi Heritage Month With a Diverse Range of Engagement and Educational Opportunities for Employees

In recognition of Asian American Pacific Islander Desi Heritage Month, throughout the month of May, AEG’s Asian Pacific Islander (API) Employee Network Group (ENG) organized a series of events designed to educate employees about the generations of Asians and Pacific Islanders.

Philanthropy

3M Named Official Respiratory Protection Sponsor for Direct Relief, Pledges 5 Million N95 Respirators Ahead of Hurricane, Wildfire Season

In a significant step towards bolstering emergency preparedness and response efforts, 3M and Direct Relief are launching a global Respiratory Protection initiative to increase preparedness ahead of the 2024 hurricane and wildfire season.

Education & Workforce Development

Principal® Announces New 12-Month Apprentice Program

Principal Financial Group® has created the Principal® Apprentice Program (the Program), a 12-month immersive program that provides pathways to full-time employment at Principal for individuals without a four-year degree.

Research & Reports

Covia Shares ESG Results in Latest Corporate Responsibility Report

Covia Holdings LLC has published its 19th consecutive Corporate Responsibility Report.

Corporate Responsibility

Lab Week 2024 - Mimi Perdue-Loan

I connect with Customer first because we can never forget that there is a patient who is reliant on our laboratories to provide accurate timely results for diagnostics and treatment.

Events

HPRC Plastics Recycling Round Table Round Up

In May, the Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council hosted a round table discussion on plastics recycling in conjunction with the CleanMed conference in Salt Lake City. The session was attended by about 35 representatives from various stakeholders across the value chain.

Latest Campaigns

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...

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...

Biomimicry and Ray of Hope Accelerator

The Ray C. Anderson Foundation has partnered with the Biomimicry Institute to create the Ray of Hope Accelerator, designed to bring commercially...

Growth Through Sustainability

Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator with a clear purpose to boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. See how embedding...

Drive for MPC

At Marathon Petroleum, our professional truck drivers share one common vision: no accidents, no injuries, and no harm to the environment. We’re proud...

SustainabilityHQ.com Weekly Highlights

Highlighting the top news, commentary, and research for the week coming from SHQ. The highlights newsletter also spotlights one profiled organization...

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...

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...

Collective Action

Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...

Planet

At Bacardi, we prioritize reducing our impact on the environment – an approach that dates to the very beginning of the company in 1862 when Bacardi...