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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Our People: How Paige Chenevey Drives Success at Marathon Pipe Line

Nearly three decades ago, Paige Chenevey joined Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) as an intern. Over the years her career has evolved, but one thing has remained constant: her dedication to protecting people, communities and the environment.

Research, Reports & Publications

GoDaddy Venture Forward Quarterly Newsletter Q1, 2025

Let’s start out with fresh insights into the world of small and microbusinesses. GoDaddy’s research initiative, Venture Forward, has been tracking the impact of online microbusinesses – which typically employ fewer than 10 people – on local economies since 2018.

Health & Healthcare

The Military Teen Experience: Navigating Challenges and Building Resilience

April is the Month of the Military Child, a time to recognize the strength, sacrifices, and stories of military-connected youth.

Energy

The Cost of Waiting: How Delaying Energy Savings at Wastewater Treatment Plants Could Cost Municipalities Millions

Municipalities face growing pressure to manage their resources effectively, and energy costs at wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) are among the largest expenses. These facilities can account for up to 40% of a municipality’s total energy use.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Maximus: One of America's Most Innovative Companies

At Maximus, innovation is what we do. From robotics process automation to machine learning to AI, we use the latest technologies to ensure we get the right services to the right people at the right time.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Saint-Gobain Video Series: empowHERed: Caitlyn Stirrup, Athens, GA

Saint-Gobain North America’s empowHERed series features the women in manufacturing of Saint-Gobain North America. Whether they work in product innovation, engineering, on the product line, or in development, they are making an impact in manufacturing.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Spring into Service: Franklin Templeton’s Volunteering Highlights

Franklin Templeton employees demonstrated remarkable dedication and community spirit by generously contributing their time and efforts to various volunteer initiatives throughout March.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Sands and Sands China Listed Top the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2025 Casinos and Gaming Category

Las Vegas Sands and Sands China were again included in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook, with the two companies recording the highest global environmental, social and governance (ESG) scores in the casinos and gaming category.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Seamless Logistics for Perishables in Ecuador: Ensuring Freshness, Efficiency, and Global Reach

When it comes to delivering perishables like fruits, vegetables, and seafood, time isn’t just money—it’s a matter of quality and trust.

Research, Reports & Publications

Baker Tilly Releases 2024 Impact Report

In 2024, as a united team, we leaned into our Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy, igniting a spark of innovation, dedication and commitment to progress that propelled us in ways we never imagined.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Northern Trust Releases Latest Philanthropic Impact Report

Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) donated more than $14 million last year to non-profit organizations around the world that are working to provide food and housing security, healthcare access and educational opportunities.

Diversity & Inclusion

IOC Welcomes Recognition of Sport as a Tool for Gender Equality and Empowerment in Declaration Adopted by the Commission on the Status of Women

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has welcomed the Political Declaration adopted unanimously by the 69th session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69) in New York, reaffirming the importance of sport as a vehicle for gender equality and the empowerment of women

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Latest Study Confirms Shift in ESG for Private Market Investors, However, the Imperative of Sustainability as a Value Driver Remains Strong

Latest research by Malk Partners (Malk), a company of SLR, surveying Portfolio Companies and General Partners (GP) find sentiment remains strong around delivering on sustainability ambitions, however there is hesitation on ESG given political volatility.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Driving Business Value: Embracing Circularity

At Trane Technologies, we’ve embarked on a pioneering journey to build circularity into the core of our business, implementing circular systems throughout our value chain to drive innovation and impact at all levels.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Cascale’s Higg FEM Reveals Opportunities for Low-Carbon Transition in Vietnam

The “Vietnam Country Report: Macroeconomic, Socioeconomic, and Industry Analysis” report highlights the evolving macroeconomic landscape, sustainability challenges facing apparel and footwear manufacturing, and the rapid expansion of the consumer goods market in Vietnam.

Events, Media & Communications

Game Time: Coach x WNBA

This week, Coach announced a multi-year partnership with the WNBA, marking the beginning of a new chapter on the brand's journey to champion self-expression and authenticity.

Research, Reports & Publications

Energy for a Better Future: Our Corporate Citizenship Impact

Giving back to our communities, and empowering them, is at the core of our corporate mission.

Environment

Arbor Day Foundation and Subaru Drive Community Impact With 100,000 Donated Trees

Subaru recently committed to sponsor the largest community tree distribution in the Arbor Day Foundation's history. Dan Lambe of the Foundation explains more about the power of trees and the impact this effort will have on communities and ecosystems across the U.S.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Lenovo 360 Circle: Empowering Partnerships for Sustainability and Innovation Across the Value Chain

As part of Lenovo’s stakeholder engagement efforts, Lenovo 360 Circle was established to increase collaboration and enhance its relationships with channel partners.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Logitech Wins Four iF Design Awards, Recognizing Design Excellence Across Categories

With strict criteria and a growing emphasis on sustainability, the iF Design Awards continue to be one of the industry’s most prestigious and celebrated awards. This year, the iF Design Awards had close to 11,000 entries from 66 countries, and Logitech was awarded four awards

Events, Media & Communications

Fashionably Sustainable: Futur/io Institute Brings Together Chief Sustainability Officers in Paris

Chief Sustainability Officers of the most influential corporations of Europe will gather at the Futur/io CSO Reception on 24 April in Paris to discuss the future of the fashion industry. The event is part of the ChangeNOW Summit.

Events, Media & Communications

Exclusive Discount for 3BL Members – Reuters Events: Net Zero USA 2025

Reuters Events: Net Zero USA 2025 (May 6-7, San Diego) is built to be the West Coast meeting point for you and 200 senior sustainability leaders to have candid discussions, forge new partnerships and create a community that will help you and your company

Environment

Valuing Nature Through Environmental Stewardship and Sustainable Watershed Management

Nature-based solutions for water play a significant role in the overall approach Dow takes to environmental stewardship. By valuing nature and building it into our business models, everyone benefits—our customers, our communities and the planet.

Events, Media & Communications

The Tire Industry Project Boosts Its External Assurance Group With Additional Expertise

The Tire Industry Project (TIP) is pleased to announce the appointment of four new members to its external Assurance Group, boosting its subject matter expertise.

Diversity & Inclusion

Recognizing Autism Awareness Month and the Power of Neurodiversity in the Workplace

Traditional recruiting does not always enable people who are neurodiverse to demonstrate strengths and qualifications.

Latest Campaigns

  1. CARE Corporate Partnerships
    CARE works with corporate partners globally to invest in innovative, scalable, impactful, community-based solutions.
  2. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  3. 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...
  4. 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...
  5. 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...
  6. Principal Financial Group: Employee Engagement
    Talented employees are the heart and soul of our company. We believe development inspires individuals to engage, empower, and embrace a growth mindset...
  7. Approach: Our Recipe For Good Growth
    At Yum!, being a good corporate steward is a fundamental commitment and an important part of our success. Our Global Citizenship & Sustainability...
  8. Technology for Good
    We believe that technology, when thoughtfully and strategically applied, can bring positive, lasting change to people’s lives and communities and...
  9. KeyBank: Responsible Banking
    Everyone’s financial journey is different. We make intentional efforts to meet the individual needs of clients and communities through a diverse range...
  10. Cascale Governance
    Cascale shares updates from its Board of Directors who serve as the principal governing body and are responsible for setting the strategic direction...
  11. 2025 Wesco International Sustainability Report
    Our Sustainability Approach: Wesco’s 2025 Sustainability Report, which demonstrates our commitment to furthering sustainability, innovation and...
  12. 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...
  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. PNC: Commitment to Early Childhood Education
    We're focusing on early learning to help children succeed. Research has shown that the first five years of a child's life is critical to long-term...
  15. 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...