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Environment | International Paper

Celebrating the Role of the Gopher Tortoises in Our Forest

May 19, 2025 12:25 PM ET

The best way to celebrate Gopher Tortoise Day is to ensure there are more gopher tortoises across their natural range in the southeast United States.

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Earth Week Spring Cleaning

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Leadership Spotlight: Q&A With Kim Frankovich, Global VP of Sustainability, Griffith Foods

Griffith Foods

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Subaru Ranked As Top Automaker in Forbes Best Brands for Social Impact for Third Consecutive Year

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

AllianceBernstein Awarded Best Sustainable Investment Education Initiative

Oct 10, 2023 8:05 AM ET

On September 21, 2023, AllianceBernstein was awarded Best Sustainable Investment Education Initiative at the Investment Week Sustainable Investment Awards 2023 for the Anti-Slavery Digital Learning tool created by Themis and supported by AllianceBernstein.

Research, Reports & Publications

SEE Releases 2022 Impact Report

Oct 10, 2023 8:00 AM ET

SEE® (formerly Sealed Air) released its 2022 Impact Report. The report details information about the company’s progress toward its sustainability goals while creating long-term value for stakeholders and society.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Georgia-Pacific's Principles in Perspective: Rohan Rathi

Oct 10, 2023 7:55 AM ET

Listen to GP employee, Rohan Rathi, describe how you can build talent if you have the right virtues.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

A Conversation With Katherine Neebe of Duke Energy On the Evolving Role of the CSO

Oct 10, 2023 7:55 AM ET

One of the reasons I came to Duke Energy is because we are leading one of the largest clean energy transitions in the country. Our mission is to power the lives of our customers and the vitality of our local communities.

Innovation & Technology

InSinkErator Introduces the Next Generation of Garbage Disposals

Oct 10, 2023 7:55 AM ET

InSinkErator, the world’s leading brand of garbage disposals, has introduced the next generation of disposals for today’s modern kitchen.

Education

Arrow Electronics Supports Nonprofits To Extend Opportunities for Girls in STEM

Oct 10, 2023 7:00 AM ET

In celebration of International Day of the Girl in October, Arrow is furthering its commitment to extending STEM and enterprise education opportunities, especially for girls, by donating to nonprofits around the world that align with this mission.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility’s Annual Corporate Inclusion Index™ Report Released Today

Oct 10, 2023 6:00 AM ET

American corporations have a long way to go towards including Hispanics at all levels of employment, on corporate boards, among suppliers, and among recipients of philanthropic resources, according to a report released by the Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility.

Education

TCS’ goIT October Monthly Challenge Rings a Bell for Quality Education

Oct 9, 2023 2:00 PM ET

Despite monumental strides, equitable access to quality education remains both a North American and global challenge.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Entergy Celebrates Educators and Invests $2.2 Million in the Future of Students at the Fried Chicken Festival

Oct 9, 2023 1:20 PM ET

During the festival, Entergy New Orleans president and CEO Deanna Rodriguez, presented a $2.2 million check to support public education in Orleans Parish for the 2023-2024 academic school year.

Health & Healthcare

Albertsons Cos. Wants To Help Treat Opioid Use Disorder

Oct 9, 2023 11:00 AM ET

Albertsons Cos. is making it easier for those with opioid use disorder to get treatment through its pharmacies.

Education

Discovery Education Supports World Mental Health Day With New Free Resources for Students and Educators

Oct 9, 2023 10:30 AM ET

To help educators and students nationwide observe World Mental Health Day, Discovery Education is offering a variety of new, free high-quality digital learning resources.

Innovation & Technology

Advanced Technologies Are Essential to a Sustainable Future

Oct 9, 2023 9:00 AM ET

It’s no secret that the adoption of advanced technologies is accelerating in agriculture and construction. Machines today are more powerful, precise and easy to use than they have ever been, making them more efficient, productive and sustainable.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

KeyBank Opens New, Full-Service Branch in West Valley City, Utah

Oct 9, 2023 9:00 AM ET

KeyBank, a Fortune 500 company with regional headquarters in Utah, announced the opening of a new branch in West Valley City. Bank leaders and employees will hold a grand opening celebration October 20-21.

Education

Chemours Partners With Ingleside ISD to Advance STEM Education Through a $90,000 Grant

Oct 9, 2023 7:55 AM ET

Chemours Corpus Christi announced it is providing Ingleside Independent School District (ISD) with a $90,000 grant to advance science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education throughout the district.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, Representative of the United States to the United Nations, To Receive the UNFCU Foundation 2023 Women’s Empowerment Lifetime Achievement Award

Oct 6, 2023 4:20 PM ET

UNFCU Foundation today announced that Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield, Representative of the United States to the United Nations, is the recipient of its 2023 Women’s Empowerment Lifetime Achievement Award.

Health & Healthcare

New Tork Research Reveals Link Between Clean, Well-Functioning Workplace and Employee Satisfaction

Oct 6, 2023 2:35 PM ET

Tork, an Essity brand, announced new research revealing the link between clean, well-functioning workplaces and employee satisfaction. Notably, the research found that 86% of office employees regard cleanliness as the most important aspect of a good work environment.

Environment

Opinion: Climate-Related Hunger Is Rising — We Must Act Now

Oct 6, 2023 1:00 PM ET

Three years ago, floods turned fields into ponds across South Sudan’s Jonglei State, where we estimate roughly 80% of people rely on livestock and subsistence farming to survive.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Whole Planet Foundation: 2023 Top Supplier Donors Are Creating Income-Generating Opportunities Around the Globe

Oct 6, 2023 12:35 PM ET

Whole Foods Market suppliers are funding income-generating opportunities to help alleviate global poverty through Whole Planet Foundation’s microlending programs.

Sustainable Development Goals

Rayonier 2022 Sustainability Report: Water Quality and Quantity

Oct 6, 2023 12:30 PM ET

The trees, vegetation, and soil in our forests provide a permeable surface where water infiltrates the ground to replenish rivers, streams, and groundwater systems. Our sustainable forestry practices safeguard water quality and protect this natural cycle of water recharge.

Energy

Southern Company, TerraPower and CORE POWER Begin Salt Operations of Integrated Effects Test

Oct 6, 2023 11:50 AM ET

Southern Company, TerraPower and CORE POWER have successfully started pumped-salt operations in the Integrated Effects Test (IET), signifying a major achievement in the development of Generation-IV molten salt reactor technology

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Otis Earns EcoVadis Gold Sustainability Rating for Second Consecutive Year

Oct 6, 2023 11:45 AM ET

Otis Worldwide Corporation (NYSE: OTIS) earned a gold rating this year from EcoVadis, a global sustainability rating platform. It's the second straight year Otis obtained the gold rating – ranking among the top 5% across all assessed companies.

Events, Media & Communications

Clorox CEO Linda Rendle: Documenting a Milestone Year in Our 2023 Annual Report

Oct 6, 2023 11:25 AM ET

Fiscal 2023 was a milestone year as we returned to growth and expanded margins amid challenging operating conditions, all while living our purpose and values.

Research, Reports & Publications

How TCFD and the GHG Protocol Are Driving ESG Regulations

Oct 6, 2023 11:00 AM ET

The evolution from voluntary to involuntary ESG disclosure in the United States is ramping up as a result of the SEC’s proposed climate-related disclosures and California’s proposed Climate Accountability Package which includes the Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act.

Health & Healthcare

Asking for Help Is a Universal Language

Oct 6, 2023 11:00 AM ET

The 988 Mental Health Lifeline has provided T-Mobile customers free access to vital health resources by simply making a phone call or text.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Edison International 2022 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Report: Attracting and Hiring Diverse Talent

Oct 6, 2023 10:55 AM ET

We’re passionate about creating a dynamic and inclusive workplace that celebrates the unique backgrounds, perspectives and experiences of employees.

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