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Awards & Rankings

Our People: Patty Furuseth Named North Dakota Outstanding Safety Professional

The North Dakota Safety Council presented Marathon Petroleum Personal Safety Professional Patty Furuseth with the 2023 Outstanding Safety Professional Award at its annual Safety and Health Conference in February.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Supporting a Shift in Customer Attitudes Towards Sustainability

At Lenovo, sustainability has been a key focus for a long period of time – it’s at the heart of what we do. While it’s always been an important topic for our customers as well, lots of businesses have struggled to turn sustainability ideals into action.

Philanthropy

Dow Works With Ducks Unlimited To Enhance Wetlands and Protect Critical Wildlife Habitat Across the Gulf Coast Region

With the support of Dow and other conservation partners, DU will enhance approximately 2,030 acres of coastal freshwater wetlands between Cameron Prairie and Lacassine National Wildlife Refuges in Louisiana.

Environment

Fix a Week Leak: The Home Depot and WaterSense Show How to Check Your Home for Silent Water Leaks

As part of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ongoing We’re for Water campaign, Fix a Leak Week takes place March 18-24, 2024. It encourages Americans to help put a stop to the nearly 1 trillion gallons of water wasted from household leaks each year.

Corporate Responsibility

Driven to Success: Former Taxi Operator Builds Sales Career Through Listening, Learning

While still driving for Viatris, Happiness earned greater responsibilities in office services management. He took the opportunity to sit in company sales and training meetings while waiting for the executives that he’d driven to the meeting, listening attentively to learn more.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Yum! Brands Celebrated Black History Month With an Inspirational Event for W.E.D. DuBois Academy Students

One of Yum!’s multicultural business employee resource group, UNITE, recently organized an event at the Louisville office to welcome students from W.E.B DuBois Academy.

Volunteering & Community

Empowering Underserved Students: A 5 Strong Scholarship Foundation Collaboration With Common Impact and Unum Group

Access to higher education can sometimes feel like a distant dream for underserved high school students, but Andrew H. Ragland, CEO and Founder of 5 Strong Scholarship Foundation, is changing that narrative.

Research & Reports

Bloomberg Survey Reveals ESG Data Coverage and Management As Top Challenges for Firms in Europe

As the volume of ESG data continues to rise, firms are grappling with the best way to manage this information, according to a new Bloomberg survey of approximately 200 financial market participants based in Europe.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Celebrating Women’s Month: From Empowerment to Action

At Gen, advocating for women is a year-round effort. We're always supporting women, and we pay extra attention to helping them succeed in tech because that's what we're good at.

Inclusion & Opportunity

T-Mobile Un-Carrier All-Star Spotlight: Ronke Ekwensi

Part of a series looking at five T-Mobile women of 5G - tech standouts who are creating a promising future for wireless connectivity.

Corporate Responsibility

Cisco's Sustainability 101: What Are Ecolabels?

Many companies want to show how they are making their products more sustainable. That’s where ecolabels come in. Ecolabels are marks indicating that the products meet objective environmental and sustainability criteria.

Philanthropy

Geena Davis Institute Awarded Research Grant by Nielsen Foundation

The Geena Davis Institute on Gender in Media announced today that it is the recipient of a $75,000 grant from the Nielsen Foundation to support ongoing research and advocacy initiatives surrounding representation in entertainment and media.

Energy & Infrastructure

Breathing Easier Thanks to Biodiesel and U.S. Soy

Most buses use diesel engines for safety, reliability, efficiency, durability and cost efficiency. And though the fuel for those engines can’t prevent buses from getting stuck in traffic, some alternative options can help everyone breathe easier — thanks to U.S. Soy.

Events

Kohler Co. Showcases Innovation in Design Leadership and Wellness at KBIS 2024

Kohler Co., a global leader in kitchen and bath products, luxury decorative brands, wellness, and hospitality, returns to the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) to present industry-leading product innovations in form and functionality.

Education & Workforce Development

Four Key Risk Areas Facing Higher Education

The higher education industry is at a turning point with myriad colleges and universities struggling to remain sustainable and relevant in today’s tumultuous and evolving environment.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

That’s So Metal: Baker Hughes Program Keeps Over 125 Million Pounds of Scrap Out of Landfills in 3 Years

In just three years, the energy technology company diverted over 125 million pounds of scrap metals from over 50 Baker Hughes locations.

AI & Technology

Black & Veatch Studies Extraction of Natural Hydrogen in Australia

Black & Veatch will study the exploration and extraction of natural hydrogen and helium in Australia.

Energy & Infrastructure

Asia Pacific Electric Vehicles Public Chargers Will Reach Ten Million by 2030: CBRE

Asia Pacific electric vehicle (EV) sales have seen exponential growth in the past two years, accounting for nearly two-thirds of global auto sales.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Cascale Hosts First Manufacturer Forum in Dhaka, Bangladesh

Cascale (formerly the Sustainable Apparel Coalition) hosted its first Manufacturer Forum of 2024 — and first under the new name — on March 6 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

Awards & Rankings

Kimberly-Clark Named One of Barron’s Most Sustainable Companies

Kimberly-Clark jumped a spot to No. 2 on Barron’s list of the 100 Most Sustainable Companies for this year.

Awards & Rankings

CNH Proudly Awards Dealers for Focus on Technology, Community and Sales

In celebration of the strength of its U.S. and Canadian dealer network, CNH brands, CASE Construction Equipment and New Holland, recently announced the winners of their respective CASE Dealer Awards program and New Holland UK & ROI Dealer of the Year Awards.

Inclusion & Opportunity

NYDJ Launches First Wheelchair-Fit Denim Jean With QVC

QVC®, world leader in live video commerce (“vCommerce”), announced today that it has collaborated with NYDJ to launch the brand’s first wheelchair-fit design jean, exclusively for QVC.

Philanthropy

A Legacy of Care: Celebrating 25 Years of The Homer Fund

Founded in 1999, The Homer Fund is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that provides financial assistance to associates facing an unforeseen financial hardship. Every dollar an associate donates to The Homer Fund goes right back to an associate in need.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Baker Tilly’s Chief Diversity Officer Shane Lloyd Spearheads Conversation on Social Class and the Workplace

Unlike some seemingly observable markers of difference, social class can be invisible. But that doesn’t mean it does not affect our individual experiences and organizational structures.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Albertsons Companies’ Jewel-Osco Division Celebrates Women’s History Month

Albertsons Companies' Jewel-Osco division marked Women’s History Month with their FABulous FAB (Food and Beverage) Women’s event! The celebration featured meet and greets, delectable food and drink samplings courtesy of over 25 women-owned & women-led businesses.

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...

KeyBank Foundation: Helping Communities Thrive through Education, Workforce Development, and Service

KeyBank Foundation helps build thriving communities by supporting organizations and programs that foster thriving students and a thriving workforce...

KeyBank Fraud Protection Center

Advanced security, fraud, and data protection, Keeping your accounts and information secure is a priority for us, and we know it’s a priority for you...

Housing affordability

We drive solutions to enable people to open doors to a safe and affordable place to call home, the foundation for wellness, dignity, and economic...

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...

Automotive Logistics

DP World delivers comprehensive automotive logistics capabilities including finished vehicle logistics with Cars in Containers (CIC) solutions, ro-ro...

Local Communities

The principals of living and working in synergy with the communities in which we operate, as well as collaborating on projects that benefit those...

Collective Action

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

Health in Action

Our Prescription for a Better World framework is organized around three key pillars: building healthy communities (Health in Action), protecting the...

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...