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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Work for Humankind India: Lenovo’s Smarter Technology Supports Millet Revival in Kanthalloor

The success story of the Lenovo Digital Center for Millets stands as a resounding testament to the extraordinary power of technology and its capacity to revolutionize farming practices.

Health & Healthcare

Health in Sustainability: Experts Provide Insights on Elevating Health, Well-being and Equity

Earlier this month, the National League of Cities (NLC) and the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) teamed up to host an important and timely webcast titled, “Elevating Health across Sustainability Initiatives - Systematic Approach to Creating a Resilient Future.”

Diversity & Inclusion

Sky’s the Limit Celebrates National Black Business Month: Spotlighting Erick Donaldson, Founder of 99 BXNG

SkysTheLimit.org, a nonprofit digital platform dedicated to supporting historically excluded entrepreneurs, is proud to spotlight Erick Donaldson, the Founder of 99 BXNG, during National Black Business Month.

Events, Media & Communications

KeyBank to Participate in Homeownership Advice Events in Buffalo

KeyBank will take part in events for first-time homebuyers in Buffalo, NY. Saleem Shabazz, KeyBank Community Development Loan Officer (NMLS# 474996), will offer advice and details on products and assistance programs available to first time homebuyers.

Events, Media & Communications

Can London Climate Action Week Spark Tangible Global Action?

This year’s London Climate Action Week (LCAW) kicked off on June 24th to unite thought leaders and innovators to find global solutions to the climate emergency.

Research, Reports & Publications

Nasdaq ESG Solutions: Supporting Our Clients

As stakeholder expectations evolve, many companies recognize that a good sustainability strategy means good business, whether for employees, clients, suppliers, investors, regulators or other parties.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bath & Body Works Named One of 'America's Best Employers for Women’ by Forbes

Today Bath & Body Works announces its inclusion on Forbes’ list of America's Best Employers for Women.

Innovation & Technology

Encourage Youth To Whet Their Appetite for Innovation in the goIT Monthly Challenge for August

TCS is proud to partner with the nonprofit Sakhikamva Foundation for the August Go Innovate Together (goIT) Monthly Challenge. This month’s challenge is aligned with the U.N.’s Sustainable Development Goal 6: Clean Water and Sanitation.

Energy

Telling the Nuclear Story

Kimberly Cook-Nelson recently sat down for an interview with the Delta Business Journal's Jack Criss to discuss the benefits of nuclear power and her journey to become one of only three female chief nuclear officers in the country.

Diversity & Inclusion

GD Employee + Entrepreneur: Meet Clara Avila

I am thrilled to be part of the GoDaddy team as a Marketing Manager, leading the coordination of the Content Center of Excellence RoW+. Over the past four and a half years, I’ve had the privilege of working with a dynamic and inspiring group of individuals.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Sustainable Finance Policy in Americas Finally Catching Up

Attention corporations and financial institutions: get ready for heavier sustainable finance regulation in the Americas. While the region still lags Europe and Asia, change is quickly on the way.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Clorox’s Global Stewardship Director Talks Ingredient Management and Transparency

Clorox’s ESG goals are integrated into our IGNITE strategy because we believe they drive growth and create positive value for our brands, people and communities.

Environment

Covia 2022 ESG Report: Leveraging Best Practices in Environmental Management

Our dedication to operating sustainably is firmly embedded in our company culture, and we believe that understanding and managing our environmental impact necessarily guides WHERE WE’RE GOING.

Research, Reports & Publications

New Analysis Introduces Framework To Help Investors and Companies Understand True Value of Water Stewardship

A new analysis highlights an innovative approach for investors and companies that aims to strengthen the business case for water action and shows where corporate boards and executives should prioritize investments for the greatest impact on their business and society.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Hormel Foods Announces Free College Tuition for Team Members

Hormel Foods is partnering with Workforce Edge, a complete employee education management platform powered by Strategic Education, Inc., on this benefits expansion.

Education

The Future of Media: Paramount Hosts Career Day for Reel Works’ Student Filmmakers

How can I show up as my most authentic self at work? After successfully marketing an Emmy-nominated series, what is your advice for aspiring industry changemakers? Have you ever met Tom Kenny, the voice of SpongeBob SquarePants?

Diversity & Inclusion

Engineer Wins U.S. Bank Foundation Cleantech Award for Clean Water Technology

The amount of animal waste produced in the U.S. every year is more than 1,000 times the weight of the Empire State Building, and the greenhouse gases from that waste can significantly impact the planet.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Lifting Up the Next Generation of Women in Sports and Technology

Comcast, NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises, and Women in Sports Tech (WiST) partnered to celebrate the beginning of the FIFA Women’s World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™.

Research, Reports & Publications

MetLife 2022 Sustainability Report: For Our Communities

As one of the world’s leading financial services companies, MetLife plays an important role in communities

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Podcast: A Closer Look at Sustainable Investing

Sustainable investing can mean different things to a range of different investors. A focus on ESG, or environmental, social and governance issues, can lead to a range of opportunities, but also brings questions and potential confusion.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KeyBank Provides $46.4 Million for Permanent Supportive Housing in Los Angeles CA.

KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment (CDLI) provided $46.4 million for the construction of new permanent supportive housing in Los Angeles, CA, which has the nation’s largest homeless population.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Subaru of America Shares Appreciation for Cooper University Health Care Essential Workers and Provides Support for Camden-Based Patients

Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) today announced that as part of its Subaru Loves to Care® initiative, employees from Subaru headquarters presented 1,500 care packages to essential workers at Cooper University Health Care (Cooper).

Social Impact & Volunteering

Paris 2024 Strives To Maximise the Socio-Economic Impact of Sport

Against a backdrop of rising global inequality, Paris 2024 has a vision for “wide open” Games designed to spread opportunities and maximise the benefits for the long-term unemployed, small businesses and deprived communities.

Innovation & Technology

Black & Veatch Extends Memorandum of Understanding With Beca to Provide Greater Breadth of Solutions Across Australia, New Zealand

Beca and Black & Veatch expand their collaboration to deliver a greater breadth of sustainability and decarbonisation solutions in Australia and New Zealand.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Yum! Brands’ Road to 100,000 Restaurants Starts With People

It’s not hyperbole to say no restaurant group on record has grown as fast as Yum! Brands is currently. The Taco Bell, KFC, Pizza Hut, and Habit Burger owner opened roughly 8,700 locations in the past two years.

Latest Campaigns

  1. 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...
  2. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. Biomimicry and Ray of Hope Accelerator
    The Ray C. Anderson Foundation has partnered with the Biomimicry Institute to create the Ray of Hope Accelerator, designed to bring commercially...
  5. Drive for MPC
    At Marathon Petroleum, our professional truck drivers share one common vision: no accidents, no injuries, and no harm to the environment. We’re proud...
  6. Goals That Inspire: Environmental Stewardship
    Through our Goals That Inspire we have established aggressive commitments with targeted and measurable metrics which will require innovation...
  7. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  8. 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...
  9. Integrated Tools
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts to align the industry on a common language to describe sustainability performance to reduce duplication and...
  10. Leading ESG & Sustainability Stewardship
    The new CNH continues on its longstanding path of excellence in sustainability, which is recognized by the foremost authorities.
  11. Purposeful Innovation
    We invent breakthrough technologies that enable life-changing products and experiences. We’re building on our legacy of technology leadership with 5G...
  12. GoDaddy | Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
    Diverse teams build better products — period. At GoDaddy, we make apps and services that our worldwide community of entrepreneurs can relate to. Our...
  13. 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...
  14. 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...
  15. Fifth Third’s Neighborhood Program
    Fifth Third has a proven track record of success in community development through its neighborhood program, which creates and implements innovative...