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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Blackbaud Giving Fund Supports America’s Commitment to Philanthropy, Disbursing Over $682 Million in Donations in 2022

The Blackbaud Giving Fund disbursed funds from over 582,000 donors to more than 130,000 nonprofits globally in 2022.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Refreshed Committee Reflects Shift in Safety Culture at Fort Hills

The Fort Hills Cares Committee, a group made up of frontline workers and management representatives at our Fort Hills operations, has led a renewed focus on health and safety priorities across the site.

Events, Media & Communications

Future-Ready Your Business: The Case for ESG & Climate in 2023 and Beyond

ESG and sustainability initiatives have been part of strategic business conversations for over a decade, but the last few years have seen a rapid increase in importance and attention.

Research, Reports & Publications

Updated Analysis Shows Dramatic Variation of Methane Emissions Among U.S. Oil and Gas Producers

Ceres and Clean Air Task Force, with analysis from ERM, today released the third annual report, Benchmarking Methane and other GHG Emissions of Oil and Natural Gas Production in the United States, which analyzes the production-based emissions of the largest oil and gas producers.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Military Appreciation Month: Four Associates Talk Service and Careers at The Home Depot

During Military Appreciation Month, we’re honored to share the stories of four associates who make up the 35,000 veterans and military spouses representing The Home Depot.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Better Care for a Better World With Kimberly-Clark

Each of Kimberly-Clark’s brands has a brilliant purpose that guides everything they do. From focusing on environmental impact to supporting and enabling women to break down barriers to opportunity, Kimberly-Clark equips its brands to provide Better Care for a Better World.

Environment

What Gets Measured, Gets Managed – Record, Report, and Act to Decarbonize Using SAP Sustainability Footprint Management

SAP Sustainability Footprint Management, a cloud-native solution built on SAP Business Technology Platform, enables enterprises to calculate and analyze their carbon footprint.

Diversity & Inclusion

U.S. Bank Leaders Discuss How Black Families Can Build Intergenerational Wealth

In early May, U.S. Bank held a LinkedIn Live discussion on this important topic with three of its top leaders: Scott Ford, Head of Affluent Wealth Management, Sekou Kaalund, Head of Branch and Small Business Banking, and Greg Cunningham, Chief Diversity Officer.

Research, Reports & Publications

Avantor® Releases 2023 Science for Goodness Sustainability Report

Avantor, Inc., a leading global provider of mission-critical products and services to customers in the life sciences, advanced technologies and applied materials industries, today released its 2023 Sustainability Report.

Sustainable Development Goals

Fifth Third Bank Becomes Sponsor of the Common Orchard Project

Fifth Third Bank, a leader in advancing environmental sustainability, has become a corporate sponsor of the Common Orchard Project for 2023.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Sappi’s Creative Approach to Employee Recruitment, Retention and Pride

Sappi is being more creative and aggressive in its efforts to recruit employees, elevate brand awareness, increase visibility on social media, and educate the public on the premium and sustainable products it creates.

Sustainable Development Goals

Griffith Foods' Juliana Meneses at EcoVadis’ Annual Sustain Conference

Griffith Foods Global Director of Sustainable Sourcing, Juliana Meneses, recently presented at EcoVadis’ Annual Sustain Conference, a 2-day event created to connect sustainable supply chains.

Research, Reports & Publications

Bread Financial Releases 2022 ESG Report, Showcases Progress Amid Multi-Year Business Transformation

Bread Financial (NYSE: BFH), a tech-forward financial services company providing simple, personalized payment, lending and saving solutions, today released its 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Performance Report

Events, Media & Communications

Global Citizen Announces ‘Power Our Planet: Live in Paris’

Today Global Citizen, the world’s leading international advocacy organization on a mission to end extreme poverty NOW, announced its return to the iconic Champ de Mars in Paris on Thursday, June 22

Research, Reports & Publications

Owens Corning Publishes 2022 Sustainability Report

Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) today published its 2022 Sustainability Report, Our Mission at Work, outlining the company’s progress toward its 2030 sustainability goals.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Points of Light Announces 2023 Honorees of The Civic 50

Points of Light, the world’s largest nonprofit dedicated to accelerating people-powered change, announced The Civic 50 honorees of 2023. 

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Ceres Honors the Companies and Policymakers Whose Leadership Inspired Historic Climate Wins in 2022

Last year was the most consequential for climate, clean energy, and environmental justice policy in U.S. history.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Dignity, Control and a Cupboard No Longer Bare

In 2022, Enbridge made a $15,000 Fueling Futures donation to I Can for Kids Foundation as part of our commitment to building vibrant and sustainable communities near our operations. The funding purchased grocery gift cards for families, supporting approximately 750 kids.

Research, Reports & Publications

Blackbaud Releases 11th Annual Industry Report on Corporate Social Responsibility and Employee Engagement Trends

Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the leading provider of software for powering social impact, today released its 11th annual Industry Review: Employee Engagement and Corporate Social Responsibility Report,

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Attracting, Retaining and Motivating Top Talent by Harnessing the Power of ESG Storytelling

In today's competitive job market, where talent acquisition and retention have become paramount for organizations, effective communication of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives is key.

Environment

Introducing the Aquality App: A Solution To Improve Farming’s Impact on Water Quality

Deltares, a non-profit research organization based in the Netherlands, teamed up with IBM to enhance and expand the reach of its Aquality app: a tech solution that helps farmers monitor nitrate levels and give insights into nutrient losses and local water quality.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Corporate Volunteerism: The Benefits of Volunteering in the Workplace

In the future, more companies will develop corporate volunteering programs to engage their employees in CSR. The best programs will involve employees and adopt new technologies to facilitate corporate volunteerism opportunities.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Empowering Change Through Decentralization

As we look at the world today, it is clear that the pace of change has increased. Gone are the days when we could experience periods of stability between disruptions. Now, change is perpetual, pervasive, and exponential.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Leidos Customer Ameren Illinois Wins Four Inspiring Efficiency Awards

MEEA annually recognizes energy efficiency leaders through its “Inspiring Efficiency Awards.” Leidos and customer Ameren Illinois were recognized with a record four awards at MEEA’s 19th annual event, which was held in early 2023.

Environment

Adoption of the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR)

The European Union Council announced it had adopted the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) that aims to minimise the risk of deforestation and forest degradation associated with products placed on or exported from the EU market.

Latest Campaigns

  1. CARE Corporate Partnerships
    CARE works with corporate partners globally to invest in innovative, scalable, impactful, community-based solutions.
  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. Cascale Events
    Cascale organizes and participates in a series of events, leveraging its position as a global convener of close to half the sector to bring together...
  4. Community Impact
    The communities where Chemours operates are also where we live, work, and play, and our mutual success is one and the same. We have a vested interest...
  5. 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...
  6. Principal Financial Group: Employee Engagement
    Talented employees are the heart and soul of our company. We believe development inspires individuals to engage, empower, and embrace a growth mindset...
  7. Approach: Our Recipe For Good Growth
    At Yum!, being a good corporate steward is a fundamental commitment and an important part of our success. Our Global Citizenship & Sustainability...
  8. Technology for Good
    We believe that technology, when thoughtfully and strategically applied, can bring positive, lasting change to people’s lives and communities and...
  9. KeyBank: Responsible Banking
    Everyone’s financial journey is different. We make intentional efforts to meet the individual needs of clients and communities through a diverse range...
  10. Cascale Governance
    Cascale shares updates from its Board of Directors who serve as the principal governing body and are responsible for setting the strategic direction...
  11. 2025 Wesco International Sustainability Report
    Our Sustainability Approach: Wesco’s 2025 Sustainability Report, which demonstrates our commitment to furthering sustainability, innovation and...
  12. 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...
  13. 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...
  14. PNC: Commitment to Early Childhood Education
    We're focusing on early learning to help children succeed. Research has shown that the first five years of a child's life is critical to long-term...
  15. 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...