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Research, Reports & Publications

Barkley and Jefferies Release 2022 Brand Purpose Report: Purpose Up | Doubling Down in Tough Times

Independent creative idea company Barkley released its third annual report Purpose Up | Doubling Down in Tough Times, a joint research study with Jefferies.

Education

Charcuterie Entrepreneurs Gain Strength Through Verizon's Free Business Courses

Monica Nino and Bryan Gonzales, owners of The Board Couple, are using what they’ve learned through Verizon Small Business Digital Ready to navigate new levels of success.

Diversity & Inclusion

3 Ways To Make the Economy Work Better for Women

Small farms are plentiful in Hà Giang, a province in the forested hills of northern Vietnam where Luu Thi Hoa started Po My, an agricultural cooperative that sells peas, leafy greens and honey from local farms.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Tapestry's Approach to Climate Change

Tapestry and our brands are responding to the urgent call for collective action and doing our part to mitigate climate-related risks to our business, our people and the communities where we live and work.

Sustainable Development Goals

Strategic Approach and Climate Change at FedEx

At FedEx, we recognize that our business has an impact on the environment and we are committed to minimizing that impact. Our Practical Sustainability philosophy guides our sustainability strategy through our Reduce, Replace, Revolutionize approach.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The PROPEL Center Announces Site Location for Technology-Innovation Hub

The PROPEL Center, the global HBCU technology and innovation hub committed to strengthening the Black talent pipeline, announced the construction location for its new physical campus.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Carnival Corporation Again Named To Forbes List of World's Best Employers

Carnival Corporation, the world's largest cruise company, announced it was named for the second consecutive year as one of the World’s Best Employers of 2022 by Forbes, a leading source of business news worldwide.

Diversity & Inclusion

Recognizing LGBTQ+ Inclusion With Pride of Aramark and OUTstanding Community Partner Awards

Each year, Aramark’s PRIDE ERG recognizes one member who most demonstrates the group’s mission to foster an open, inclusive environment in which LGBTQ+ employees and their allies are engaged to achieve professional goals and growth.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Land Betterment Exchange Announces Charitable Partners

Land Betterment Exchange announces the charities selected to be part of the Land Betterment Exchange Charitable Contribution program.

Education

Covestro LLC, greenlight for girls and Chatham University Bring Immersive STEM Experience to Pittsburgh-area Students

Women, of any age and background, should have access to careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) fields. That is one of the guiding principles behind greenlight for girls’ work, through which they envision a balanced future

Innovation & Technology

Climate Week: Logitech Joins UNDP Hour To Collaborate on Climate Solutions

Logitech’s Prakash Arunkundrum recently participated in New York Climate Week to discuss the company’s long-term vision of sustainability, current initiatives, as well as goals now and into the future for Logitech and the tech industry as a whole.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Ralph LaRossa Honored by American Gas Association

The AGA has announced that PSEG President and CEO Ralph LaRossa has received their 2022 Distinguished Service Award. The honor recognizes visionary leaders who enhance customers’ lives through dedication to their industry and communities.

Research, Reports & Publications

Singapore Firms Blame Lack of Budget, Talent for Sustainability Struggles: Report

NTUC LearningHub noted a “persisting” gap between having the intention and actually implementing sustainable business practices.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

NortonLifeLock Celebrates International Day of the Girl

Today, we are observing the International Day of the Girl's 10th anniversary, which recognizes the challenges and accomplishments unique to girls around the globe. Learn more about our partner Girl Up and how you can support their #GirlHero awards.

Environment

Schneider Electric and MSCI Announce Multi-Pronged Climate Action Partnership

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and sustainability, and MSCI, a leading provider of global investment tools and intelligence, today announced a new collaboration with MSCI for climate action.

Diversity & Inclusion

Quest Spotlights Hispanic Employees' Cultural Traditions in Celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month

My favorite family tradition is one that may be found in many Cuban households on New Year’s Eve.

Environment

Edison International 2021 Sustainability Report: Biodiversity, Natural Habitat & Cultural Resource Protection

Biodiversity, natural habitat and cultural resource protections are key considerations for SCE as we modernize and update our grid infrastructure and execute on our Wildfire Mitigation Plan.

Research, Reports & Publications

Trust Can't Wait: How To Prepare for Unfinished ESG Reporting Requirements

“Get ready,” “start now,” “it’s time to prepare.” When it comes to ESG reporting, organizations are constantly being told to act as quickly as possible.

Education

UC San Diego Students Cross Borders and Explore New Fields in STEM

Growing up in Tijuana, Mexico, Olivia Graeve was interested in pursuing the sciences but didn’t quite know how to make a career of it. To her knowledge, no cross-border student exchange programs for scientific research were available to her.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Oportun Shortlisted for the 2022 FinTech Futures Banking Tech Awards

This award recognizes our use of A.I. to create more financial opportunities for individuals and communities historically shut out of the mainstream financial system.

Education

Reading Is Fundamental Joins Forces With Trane Technologies to Advance the Power of Literacy and Create Sustainable Futures

Reading Is Fundamental joined forces with Trane Technologies at the start of the 2021-2022 school year to deliver on their shared mission to support children’s literacy and empower children through reading.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Turning Environmental and Social Promises Into Action

Medtronic is turning environmental and social promises into action.

Social Impact & Volunteering

A Slice of NiCE: Nickelodeon Community Efforts - August/September 2022

A bi-weekly update/preview into what Nickelodeon Animation & the Community Efforts (aka NiCE) team is up to around the globe.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Dow Named Among the “PEOPLE Companies That Care®” for 3rd Consecutive Year

"Receiving this award for a third straight year is inspiring and humbling, as there is no better single measure of how we are treating our colleagues than direct feedback from them."

Diversity & Inclusion

D&I Weekly News Round Up: Equal Pay, LGBTQ+ and More

The State of California just passed a bill on pay transparency, that would require companies to disclose salary ranges on their job listings. It would also impose reporting requirements on companies with more than 100 employees.

Latest Campaigns

  1. 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...
  2. Leading ESG & Sustainability Stewardship
    The new CNH continues on its longstanding path of excellence in sustainability, which is recognized by the foremost authorities.
  3. 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...
  4. 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...
  5. 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...
  6. AEG's Commitment to Social Impact and Volunteerism
    AEG embraces its responsibility to enrich the lives of people in the communities around the world where we do business, and to use business to create...
  7. Employee and Community Engagement
    At MilliporeSigma, we look for opportunities to use employee and community engagement to spark scientific curiosity and breakthroughs. We know that...
  8. Drawdown Georgia
    Informed by Project Drawdown, the world’s leading resource for climate solutions, Drawdown Georgia is the first state-centered effort to crowdsolve...
  9. Communities and People
    Employees are our most valued resource and are at the center of everything we do. Their talent, diversity, and commitment are crucial to our...
  10. 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...
  11. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  12. Environment: Building a More Sustainable Future
    For Bacardi, environmental sustainability is good business – an approach that dates to the very beginning of the company more than 158 years ago. When...
  13. Forests
    Managing our forests sustainably and protecting water, wildlife, and species at risk.
  14. 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...
  15. 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...