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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Bloomberg Integrates United Nations Framework To Assess Potential Company Impact on Sustainable Development Goals

Bloomberg today announced the launch of a first-of-its-kind tool that investors can use to assess the potential impact of a company’s business on any of the United Nations’ 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Truly Sustainable Businesses Gain a Competitive Advantage

Ahead of the UN Climate Change Conference COP28 in Dubai, UAE, SAP Insights has released the results of its Wave 3 sustainability study.

Events, Media & Communications

Working in Community to Create a World of Unlimited Possibilities

There’s something transformative about being with people who share a commitment to driving positive change in our world. Comcast had an opportunity to help create space for this community at our 2023 Project UP Summit.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Community Engagement at Quest Diagnostics

Quest’s Corporate Giving Program captures the passion and commitment of our workforce to make meaningful contributions to the communities where we live and operate.

Health & Healthcare

Walgreens Highlights the Need for Clinical Trial Recruitment in Rural Communities

Walgreens is proud to be an industry leader in increasing access to clinical research across the country, and is committed to reaching vulnerable and marginalized populations that are often excluded from clinical research but can benefit from it the most.

Environment

New Climate Policy Bills in California Herald Sweeping Changes for Businesses

“As goes California, so goes the nation” is a popular refrain, and the domain of environmental policymaking is no exception.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

2023 Top Women in HVAC: Christina Spalding

I began my working career as an engineer and then operations leader before transitioning into refrigerant sales.

Energy

Vanguard Renewables: Our Why

The Company is committed to advancing decarbonization by reducing greenhouse gas emissions from farms and food waste, generating renewable energy, and supporting regenerative agriculture on partner farms via Farm Powered® anaerobic digestion.

Research, Reports & Publications

Countdown to 2045: Realizing California's Pathway to Net Zero

Countdown to 2045: Realizing California's Pathway to Net Zero updates and expands Southern California Edison's 2019 analysis, Pathway 2045. A key driver for this updated analysis is AB 1279, which made the state's carbon-neutral goal into law in 2022 and established a deeper requ

Environment

Southwire 2022 Sustainability Report: Circularity & Waste Management

One of the fundamentals of our Growing Green tenet is to make the most of the Earth’s natural resources. From metals to packaging to production materials, we take a circular approach to reducing our environmental impact.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Boston Scientific Costa Rica Facility Awarded Gender Equality Seal

Our Costa Rica Manufacturing Sites and Commercial Office were awarded the Gender Equality Seal from INAMU (Instituto Nacional de las Mujeres/National Women’s Institute).

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Yum! Brands Reskilling Academy Apprentice: Toby C.

This year, Taco Bell extended Digital & Technology apprenticeships to some of its restaurant team members.

Environment

South Pole Joins Industry, Policymakers and NGOs Calling for Transparent Corporate Targets on Plastic Pollution at UN Negotiations in Nairobi

Leaders of global industry, NGOs and UN delegates have united in calling for a global policy framework that would address all stages of the plastic lifecycle.

Events, Media & Communications

Nasdaq at COP28: United Nations Climate Change Conference

Nasdaq is proud to participate in COP28, a global gathering to take action towards the world's collective climate goals.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Community and Connection: Volunteers Celebrate Nielsen Global Impact Day 2023

On October 5, 2023, more than 2,260 Nielsen employees across 39 countries volunteered for our eleventh annual Nielsen Global Impact Day (NGID). NGID is our annual day of service that brings our community and culture to life.

Health & Healthcare

Essity Hygiene and Health Report 2023–2024: The Importance of Behavioral Changes and Preventive Actions

An important starting point for reducing the spread of infections is behavior change, both on the individual level and as a wider society. Good hygiene practices form the foundation for efficient prevention – allowing better well-being and health by preventing diseases.

Environment

Bayer Shares the Importance of Including Farmers in Climate Discussions

We celebrate Silvia Caprara and all the young farmers and agvocates who are heading to COP28 to make their voices heard.

Health & Healthcare

AMD Adaptive Computing and AI Technology Helps Enable HD Ultrasound Scanning in Handheld Devices

Ultrasound scanning helps doctors diagnose an array of conditions. But many doctors and their patients lack access to traditional ultrasound systems, which are expensive and large.

Innovation & Technology

How Will Wireless Innovations Foster a Greener, More Sustainable Future?

The emergence of 5G in recent years has made significant strides toward creating a more sustainable world, contributing to our ongoing efforts in various ways.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Salvation Army of Idaho Falls Receives $20,000 Grant From KeyBank at Kettle Kick-Off Event

The Salvation Army of Idaho Falls has received a grant of $20,000 from KeyBank in support of the 2023 Love Beyond Christmas- the Idaho Falls Kettle Kick-Off. The funds will help jumpstart the annual campaign which takes place during the holiday season.

Sustainable Development Goals

Alibaba Joins the World Business Council for Sustainable Development

The initial focus of the collaboration between WBCSD and Alibaba will be on Climate Action, particularly in finding innovative ways to leverage Alibaba’s platforms for broad decarbonization and work with WBCSD members on the Avoided Emissions framework and methodologies.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Duke Energy Foundation Provides More Than $56,000 in Grants To Support Florida Veterans

Funding will support organizations, initiatives committed to honoring Florida veterans and connecting them to unique services and programs

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Albertsons Companies’ Shaw’s Supermarkets and Star Market’s Foundation Raised $1.5 Million for Boston Children’s Hospital

Shaw's Supermarkets and Star Market have had a strong partnership with Boston Children's Hospital (BCH) since 2015. Albertsons Companies associates recently stopped by BCH to celebrate a year of giving and present the team with $1.5 million. 

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Sustainable Apparel Coalition Attends Uniqlo LifeWear Sustainability Roundtable

Kaley Roshitsh, Sustainable Apparel Coalition editorial director, attended Uniqlo's sustainability roundtable at its New York City research and design office.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

On the Road to COP28

Jingdong Hua, vice-chair of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB), and Paul Druckman, chairman of the World Benchmarking Alliance, sit down with Workiva’s Mandi McReynolds to share how standards and benchmarks bring credibility to ESG reporting.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Nutrition and Health
    Focus on preventing and treating malnutrition across life stages. Highlights include early detection, community-based treatment (e.g., MUAC screening...
  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. Kingfisher Around the World
    The SCS Kingfisher certification mark is showing up on an increasing number of products around the world. It differentiates companies that are making...
  4. Mary Kay Ash Foundation: Creating a Safer, Healthier World for Women
    In the U.S. and around the world, Mary Kay remains steadfast in its commitment to ending the cycle of domestic violence and finding cures for cancers...
  5. Aflac Stories
    Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.
  6. Key Supports Affordable Housing
    KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment helps fulfill Key’s purpose to help clients and communities thrive by financing projects that...
  7. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  8. Opportunity for All
    At Trane Technologies, uplifting our communities and workforce is the key to our continued success. We focus on broadening access to education...
  9. Healthy Spaces Podcast: Season 5
    Welcome to Season 5 of Healthy Spaces by Trane Technologies, the podcast where experts and disruptors explore how climate technology and innovation...
  10. PSEG People & Communities
    PSEG is committed to improving the lives of our customers, our employees and the diverse communities we serve throughout New Jersey and Long Island...
  11. SAP | Climate Action
    Climate change is top of mind for government and business leaders worldwide who are committing to driving down greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through...
  12. FedEx | Advancing Climate Solutions
    Connecting the world responsibly and resourcefully. Sustainable logistics is a health, safety, environmental and economic issue, particularly in...
  13. Opportunity for All
    At Trane Technologies, uplifting our communities and workforce is the key to our continued success. We focus on broadening access to education...
  14. Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG)
    The business landscape is reorienting itself and you can almost hear priorities shifting toward change-readiness and the bigger picture. And in this...
  15. Wesco Cares
    Life-changing events can happen to any of us, often when we least expect them. Employees in need can turn to the Wesco Cares. Its mission is to be an...