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Environment

Native Plants Transform Outdoor ‘Laboratory’ in the Land of 10,000 Lakes

With the scrub bushland cleared and the soil prepared, the weekend of planting could begin. Around 130 Boy Scouts of America volunteers, from ages 12 to 75, carefully placed hundreds of seedlings and shrubs native to Minnesota into the earth.

Energy

Yes, You Can Cook Cultural Cuisine on an Induction Stove

The debate about cooking traditional cultural meals on a gas versus an electric cooktop can often lead to some spicy family discussions.

Research, Reports & Publications

The Consortium To Reinvent the Retail Bag Releases 2023 Impact Report

Albertsons Companies is a supporting member of the Consortium to Reinvent the Retail Bag. The 2023 Impact Report shares findings from the first three years of the working group, including research on customer sentiment, strategies to reduce single-use plastic bag usage...

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Sofidel is a Finalist in Business Intelligence Group’s 2023 Sustainability Awards

Today, the Business Intelligence Group named Sofidel, a leading global provider of paper for hygienic and domestic use, a finalist in its 2023 Sustainability Awards program.

Environment

Chemours CEO Visits Sustainable Mining Operation in Georgia

Georgia is on my mind after a great visit with the team at our Mission Mine in Southeast Georgia.

Diversity & Inclusion

Quest for Health Equity 2023 Summer Intern Spotlights

The Quest for Health Equity (Q4HE) team spearheaded a summer internship program to provide hands-on, real-work experience for scholars from the American Heart Association’s (AHA) Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) and Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSI) programs.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Bloomberg’s Million Meals Challenge Surpasses Goal, Reaching 1.1 Million Meals

Year round, Bloomberg employees come together to help address food security challenges in partnership with our wide network of nonprofit food providers globally.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Capturing Natural Goodness in Hazelnuts From Soil To Snack

As you walk around the villages tucked away in Turkey’s Eastern Black Sea hills, every sight and sound is permeated by hazelnuts, or Findik. Step inside the world’s hazelnut heartland and discover the story behind one of its favorite confectionary ingredients, from soil to snack.

Events, Media & Communications

Celebrating Marathon Petroleum’s Safe Drivers

National Truck Driver Appreciation Week is Sept. 10-16. At Marathon Petroleum, we thank all our drivers for the work they do to safely transport products around the country.

Health & Healthcare

The Doctors Are Here! Maximus Clinicians on a Mission To Help Residents in Jamaica

Everyone in line has one thing in common: They are desperately seeking healthcare. Against the backdrop of stunning mountains, sandy beaches, and dense rainforests, Jamaica suffers from alarming poverty.

Diversity & Inclusion

Voices of Change: Marnie Weber

Marnie Weber serves as the Global Vice President for our Ability Inclusion Movement (AIM) inclusion business group. Based in Seattle, Washington she has been an Expedian for over 5 years and currently works as Senior Learning and Development Manager.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Reduce, Reuse, Upcycle: Cookies at Fancypants Baking Co.

In 2019, 54.2 million tons of food was wasted in the United States. That is equivalent to 130 billion meals wasted. 27.6 millions of these tons went to a landfill, where they provided no value to society.

Diversity & Inclusion

Cherishing Every Moment: Meet Amber Hawkins

I started at GoDaddy back in 2016. At that time, I was already a very independent individual and spent my free time motorcycle riding and two-step swing dancing. I knew that I wanted a career in technology but just wasn’t sure where to start.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

#AViewFrom Henkel North America: Rancho Dominguez, CA

The materials that enable the form and function of many electronic systems are manufactured at Henkel’s Rancho Dominguez facility, which has produced adhesive pastes and films for over 30 years.

Green Infrastructure

The Key to a Net-Zero Future Is Lower Carbon Buildings Today

You might be surprised to learn that the buildings where we live, work, and play are some of the biggest sources of carbon emissions.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Frito-Lay and LNESC Continue Partnership To Bridge the Digital Literacy Divide

Frito-Lay partnered with LULAC National Educational Service Centers (LNESC) to expand their innovative P.U.E.N.T.E.S. program to bring digital literacy training to Hispanic communities in key markets.

Diversity & Inclusion

Access Home Loan Helps Mother of Four Become Homeowner

Earlier this year, Milwaukee nonprofit Safe & Sound distributed fliers in the city’s Metcalfe Park neighborhood informing residents about a special program that allowed them to purchase the homes they were currently renting.

Energy

Building a Resilient Renewable Energy Strategy in a Shifting Policy Landscape

“The organizations planning ahead will be best situated for the highest-value opportunities once the impacts of IRA ripple through the industry, as there are new, high-value opportunities for corporations,” says Kevin Arritt, our Director of Renewable Advisory.

Health & Healthcare

Essity Hygiene and Health Report 2023–2024: Making Invisible Work Visible and Valued

A major societal challenge in the care economy is that there are areas where work often goes unnoticed and undervalued. Yet these invisible contributions are the backbone of our communities and economies.

Events, Media & Communications

Keysight Presents Powering the Future of Electric Vehicles

Go behind the scenes of UL Solutions and Keysight’s electric vehicle (EV) labs to see the tech driving high-power charging, batteries, and how EVs might fuel the grid. Sign up now for your exclusive ticket to get your questions answered during a live Q&A with EV experts.

Diversity & Inclusion

Meet Peter Mansour, Pharmacist, Walgreens Centralized Services Support Operations

I’m a Walgreens pharmacist who happens to be living with MD. So, while my disease has weakened my body, it’s made me a stronger person, and, I hope, a better pharmacist who’s making a difference in people’s lives.

Research, Reports & Publications

Tackling ESRS and Double Materiality

In this quick chat, ESG Talk host Andie Wood provides an update on the European Sustainability Reporting Standards — new reporting rules companies will need to follow to comply with the CSRD — and explores their connection to the concept of double materiality.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Baker Hughes Foundation Contributes $750,000 to Charities Nominated by Employees

The Baker Hughes Foundation announced Monday a total of $750,000 in grants to nonprofit organizations that promote our values and support local communities.

Green Infrastructure

Sustainability in Action: Monterrey Facility Is Leading by Example in Energy and Waste Management

Our team at Trane Monterrey is taking bold action to lead the way in responsible operations, installing photovoltaic panels and a biological wastewater treatment plant to reduce absolute energy consumption and achieve net positive water consumption.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

New Federal Guidance Will Restore and Strengthen Oversight of Non-Bank Financial Institutions

Ceres today welcomed the finalization of new guidance from the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) that would enhance the supervision and regulation of certain non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) that play a pivotal role in strengthening the financial ecosystem.

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