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sustainability: 2025 Report - Rockwell Automation
Building a More Resilient, Agile, and Sustainable Future

Rockwell Automation

Research, Reports & Publications

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What We Learned (Or Didn’t) From Hurricane Katrina

TriplePundit

Social Impact & Volunteering

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Sustainable Apparel Coalition Joins Istanbul Apparel Conference “Transformative Journey”

Reflecting the Istanbul Apparel Conference’s 2023 theme, “Transformative Journey,” SAC Executive Vice President Andrew Martin shared information about Responsible Purchasing Practices (RPP) as part of a panel discussion on “Improving the Terms of Trade for Apparel Manufacturers.”

Energy

Heartland Hydrogen Hub Selected for U.S. Department of Energy Funding

The U.S. Department of Energy has selected the Heartland Hydrogen Hub (HH2H) to advance a regional clean energy project.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Mondelēz 2022 Snacking Made Right Report: Packaging

We strive to use more sustainable packaging that protects our products, delights our consumers, and does not harm the environment.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Bloomberg Selected by Mackenzie Investments To Manage ESG Data

Bloomberg announced its DL+ ESG Manager solution has been selected by Mackenzie Investments, one of Canada’s largest investment management firms, to host the acquisition, management and publishing of multi-vendor ESG data.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

GFANZ Launches Latin America & Caribbean Network To Support Climate Finance in the Region

Today, the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ) announced the formation of its Latin America & Caribbean Network and the creation of a senior Advisory Board to drive net-zero progress in the region.

Green Infrastructure

Jubilee Becomes the First Texas Community To Join IWBI’s WELL for Residential Program

The Johnson Development community of Jubilee is the first Texas community to become an early adopter of the WELL for residential program by the International WELL Building Institute

Education

‘First-Job Experience’: A Summer Camp Like No Other

Like a typical first day of summer camp, the youth attending those hosted by Canada’s Outland Youth Employment Program (OYEP) start their six-week experience with a touch of apprehension.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Five Drivers Take Home Top Honors at the 2023 National Truck Driving Championships

NTDC is a competition between professional truck drivers in written and skills examinations on their driving knowledge and experience. FedEx had 14 drivers finish at the top of their respective driving class at this year’s championships.

Diversity & Inclusion

Four Deaf Cintas Employee-Partners Find Success in Union, N.J. Rental Location

The Cintas Rental location in Union, N.J. is filled with employee-partners who make communication an inclusive and sometimes creative endeavor.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Alkermes CEO Reflects on Living Company Purpose

Alkermes’ mission is to research, develop and commercialize important new medicines for patients suffering from complex medical conditions, including those who are often unfairly marginalized or stigmatized because of their illness.

Innovation & Technology

Glass Innovation Relies on Recycling

Someone once discovered that certain kinds of sand, melted at a high temperature, can become glass. That initial discovery opened the window for continuing innovation that has made glass one of the most important materials in modern life.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

‘Reactive’ Hiring for ESG Roles Plagues a Nascent Green Fintech Industry in Asia: Experts | With Commentary From Acre’s Paddy Balfour

​The recruitment of professionals for sustainability roles in Asia’s nascent green financial technology, or fintech industry has been mostly “reactive”, and a knowledge gap has resulted in start-ups scrambling.

Research, Reports & Publications

Wesco Reports Progress on 2030 Goals in Latest Sustainability Report and Appoints Glynis A. Bryan to Its Board of Directors

Wesco recently issued its annual sustainability report. The report outlines Wesco's progress and key initiatives for advancing its environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals set in the 2021 report .

Environment

Vanguard Renewables Hosts Annual Meeting of Farm Powered Strategic Alliance

Our Farm Powered Strategic Alliance, founded in 2020 along with Unilever, Starbucks, and Dairy Farmers of America, has since grown to 15+ members and held its annual meeting in Colorado last week.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

KeyBank to Present Community Lending Days in Utah

KeyBank will present Community Lending Days across the State of Utah in October. Various KeyBank Community Development Loan Officers will offer advice and details on products and assistance programs available to homebuyers.

Innovation & Technology

EY Helps Refugees With EY ERA, a Mobile Emergency Response App on SAP BTP

In February 2022, the world witnessed a humanitarian crisis due to the unthinkable Russian war on Ukraine. Overnight, millions of Ukrainians fled their country and became refugees, with the vast majority pouring into Poland in search of asylum.

Events, Media & Communications

Actress Kristin Davis Honored by Action Against Hunger As Humanitarian Needs Rise

Action Against Hunger raised both awareness and funds at its New York gala last week.

Energy

Novelis Partners With Southern Company in Pursuit of Decarbonization Goals

Novelis Inc., a leading sustainable aluminum solutions provider and world leader in aluminum rolling and recycling, and Southern Company, have announced plans to partner on decarbonization efforts.

Environment

The Future of Sustainable Mining Belongs to the Microbe

For generations, the metals and minerals that the mining industry produces have been integral to improving quality of life. And the industry is on the cusp of a staggering increase in demand for materials critical for low-carbon and renewable energy technology.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Back on Track: East Palestine School District Receives 75for75 Sports Matter Grant

That’s how residents in the small community of East Palestine, Ohio felt following the February 2023 freight train derailment that spewed hazardous chemicals into the air. The derailment impacted all aspects of life in East Palestine, including school sports.

Diversity & Inclusion

U.S. Bank Business Access Advisor Program Expands Into Hispanic Market

Born and raised in Peru, Chio Scott knows what it’s like to be new to the U.S. and having to forge a new career path. She also knows how difficult that can be while having to navigate a new banking system.

Innovation & Technology

Empowering Farmers Across the Digital Divide in Malawi With OpenHarvest

The landlocked country of Malawi, located in southeastern Africa, is home to rich, arable land and a subtropical climate suitable for farming.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Comcast NBCUniversal Named 2023 Leading Disability Employer

Disability inclusion continues to be at the heart of how Comcast NBCUniversal creates experiences that everyone can enjoy. This distinction reflects the company’s dedication to fostering a culture of inclusion across all areas of the business.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Oceans and Climate: Investable Solutions

Oceans have continuously regulated our climate in ways beyond our control, from absorbing and storing large amounts of heat that impact weather patterns and water circulation to mitigating dynamic aspects of climate change through various channels.

Energy

Shaw’s Chosen Among the Sponsors of Mass Save’s New Cohort of Climate Leaders

Shaw’s Supermarkets was named one of the Sponsors of Mass Save’s latest Mass Save Climate Leaders. The designation honors 14 Massachusetts organizations for their ongoing efforts to reduce energy use and lead the Commonwealth to a net-zero future.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Leading ESG & Sustainability Stewardship
    The new CNH continues on its longstanding path of excellence in sustainability, which is recognized by the foremost authorities.
  2. Accelerating access to healthcare technology
    We believe technology can help close the world’s health gaps. By putting people first, we find new ways to advance health while reducing costs. And...
  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. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  5. Sustainable Operations
    ops-related sustainability content (e.g., new electric equipment, decarb efforts, etc.)
  6. IWBI | Workplace Wellness
    A WELL Certified™ project has the potential to add measurable value to the health, well-being and happiness of people in the buildings. It can also...
  7. Health and Safety by Antea Group
    Antea Group's health and safety consultants understand what it takes to help make a positive impact on safety culture. Read blogs, insights, and more...
  8. Guiding Stars blog: Health & Wellness
    About the Guiding Stars Health & Wellness Blog The Guiding Stars Health & Wellness blog is your place for the latest in health and nutrition news...
  9. 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...
  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. 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...
  12. Collaboration and Partnership
    Cascale shares updates on its strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders geared toward shifting the industry into one that gives back more than...
  13. PSEG Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion
    As a leading company in the energy sector, we know that reflecting, valuing and leveraging diversity is essential to attract, develop and retain...
  14. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  15. 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...