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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Teachers Who Held Class After Tornadoes Get Heartwarming Surprise

Jerry Harvey, Jazmine McGough, Ashley Harris and Holly Campbell, all teachers at Wynne High School, were put to the test when a deadly tornado tore through and destroyed their school.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Advancing Water Stewardship and Resilience

As one of the largest materials science companies in the world, Dow depends on a steady supply of fresh water to create the products that are essential for everyday life and human progress.

Diversity & Inclusion

This National Black Business Month Sky's the Limit Highlights Founder Ray'Chel Wilson, Revolutionizing Financial Education and Empowerment

In honor of National Black Business Month, SkysTheLimit.org is proud to shine a spotlight on Ray'Chel Wilson, visionary Founder of Raise the Bar Investments, LLC and ForOurLastNames

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Northern Trust Hosts Rise Against Hunger for Chicago Community Packing Event

We were thrilled to host Rise Against Hunger at our office this week for their Chicago Community Packing event in celebration of their 25th Anniversary.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Cainiao Teams Up With Proctor & Gamble To Develop Green Supply Chain

Cainiao Group, the logistics arm of Alibaba Group, signed a cooperation agreement with consumer goods company Procter & Gamble (P&G) this week to create an AI-powered supply chain.

Sustainable Development Goals

Optimizing Energy Management at FedEx Facilities

We aim to continuously improve the sustainability, reduce the environmental impact, and increase the efficiency of our more than 5,000 air and ground hubs, local stations, freight service centers, and retail locations.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Edison International 2022 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Report: Creating Greater Accountability in DEI

SCE BRGs and Edison Energy ERGs play a large role in putting DEI at the heart of our culture.

Health & Healthcare

Philadelphia Eagles and Tork Team Up Once Again on “Tackle Hygiene With Every Catch” Campaign

For the third consecutive season, the Philadelphia Eagles are teaming up with Tork, the Essity professional hygiene brand headquartered in Philadelphia, to kick off the 2023 “Tackle Hygiene with Every Catch” campaign.

Events, Media & Communications

Prepare Your Nonprofit’s Holiday Giving Campaign

Register for Taproot's August 31 webinar to learn how your nonprofit can stand out during the crowded holiday fundraising season.

Energy

Expansion Nationwide to 150 RNG Sites Are in the Plan

On episode 184 of The Green Insider, Neil Smith, CEO of Vanguard Renewables, discusses food waste, manure, landfill, carbon accounting, natural gas prices, and the carbon intensity (CI) score.

Innovation & Technology

How The World’s Largest Peer-to-Peer Car Sharing Service Went Carbon Neutral

With a fleet of more than 330,000 vehicles, 3.1 million active guests, and availability in more than 11,000+ cities, Turo has become an industry disruptor in the peer-to-peer car sharing space, offering a modern alternative to traditional car rental agencies.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Meet Jamie Fintz, Art Director, Marketing, Walgreens

In August of 2017, my whole life changed. I was hit by a car while walking in a crosswalk in Tel Aviv, Israel.

Education

Building a Brighter Future: Back-to-School Season Begins for The Home Depot Foundation’s Path to Pro Students

Just as the remaining summer days are winding down, a new season of learning arrives. In partnership with SkillPointe Foundation, The Home Depot’s Path to Pro program is redefining the back-to-school experience, equipping students with the essential tools.

Events, Media & Communications

The “Future” of the Climate Change Crisis Is Here Today – Whether U.S. Politicos Agree or Not

As we prepare this issue of the Sustainability Newsletter, we cannot look away from six facts.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

AMD Showcases How Innovation and Partnerships Advance Corporate Responsibility

AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) today released its annual Corporate Responsibility (CR) Report, detailing progress toward goals spanning environmental sustainability; digital impact; supply chain responsibility; and diversity, belonging and inclusion.

Diversity & Inclusion

Own Your Career Podcast — Have Confidence in Yourself: Meet Geoffrey Brown

Hello, and welcome to the Own Your Career Podcast. My name is Janelle Jordan, and I’m a Program Manager on our Talent, Performance, and Engagement Team, and I am so excited to be here with you. Throughout this series, you will hear inspiring interviews with employees.

Responsible Production & Consumption

“Greenhushing” Is a Dangerous Step Backwards for Consumers

In the latest blog post, the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) features Sandra Capponi, Co-founder of Good on You and Board Advisor at the SAC, who discusses greenhushing and the risk it poses to achieving greater transparency, and ultimately driving greater action.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

How a Mini Food Creator, a Pepper Farming Duo, and Other Iowans Are Accelerating Their Businesses

The Drake University Business Clinic has helped budding entrepreneurs around Iowa develop their business plans.

Energy

Chemours New Johnsonville Featured in the U.S. Department of Energy Road Show Series for Decarbonization Efforts

Decarbonizing America’s buildings, homes, and plants is critical in the fight against climate change.

Health & Healthcare

The Global Rise of Healthy Building Policy

The past few years in the United States have seen remarkable progress in the adoption and implementation of healthy building policies.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KeyBank Invests $800,000 in Legal Aid Society of Cleveland

KeyBank announced an investment of $800,000 in The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland to increase meaningful access to courts and government agencies and access to justice for people with low-income.

Energy

Challenging Ourselves To Lead in Sustainable Energy

Our commitment to sustainability means striving to create shared value with our stakeholders - empowering people to achieve more, contributing to progress in our communities and protecting the environment we all share.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Sands Extends Capacity-Building Support for the Asian Community Development Council

Las Vegas Sands announced it has donated $175,000 to the Asian Community Development Council (ACDC), building on the company’s Sands Cares partnership with the leading nonprofit organization serving the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community in Southern Nevada.

Environment

Bayer: How Innovative Farmers Are Tailoring Their Crop Protection

When it comes to raising crops, protecting them through harvest is often the toughest part of the job.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Duke Energy Awards $1 Million in Grants To Support Community Assistance Programs Across North Carolina

As North Carolina communities continue to feel financial strain from the rising cost of basic needs, the Duke Energy Foundation is providing $1 million to support nonprofits dedicated to serving low-income communities.

Latest Campaigns

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  3. Policy and Advocacy
    Policy and Advocacy content from IWBI - International Well Building Institute
  4. 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...
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    The business landscape is reorienting itself and you can almost hear priorities shifting toward change-readiness and the bigger picture. And in this...
  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. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  8. Emergency Response
    Document rapid interventions when crises strike: delivering therapeutic food, water, hygiene kits, and deploying mobile med
  9. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  10. 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...
  11. AMD Diversity, Belonging and Inclusion
    Fostering a workplace where all voices are heard, welcomed and valued
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  15. Social Impact
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