Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Environment

United Rentals To Add Several Zero-Emissions Hydrogen Power Generators to Fleet

United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE: URI), the world’s largest equipment rental company, today announced it is adding several hydrogen power generators to its North American rental fleet in the coming months.

Education

Katherine Jin, VentureWell

Katherine Jin fostered her passion for innovation with Qualcomm's STEM education collaborator, VentureWell. Now, she is a co-founder of an infection prevention company and the inventor of a groundbreaking cleaning solution.

Innovation & Technology

Tracking COVID-19 With Dust at the Ohio State University

When COVID-19 hit, most of The Ohio State University—home of the Buckeyes in the state capital of Columbus—shut down. But the Applied Microbiology Services Laboratory (ASML) within its Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) stayed open.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Transforming the Way Safe Water Is Delivered

As a leading provider of water treatment and sustainable solutions, at Pentair we believe that access to clean, safe water is a fundamental human right.

Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity & Inclusion at International Paper EMEA: Mariateresa Ampolo Rella

We sat down with Mariateresa Ampolo Rella, our head of the EMEA People Organization Development and HR for HR, to hear how her team is bringing people from various backgrounds across the EMEA Region together to foster a culture of inclusion.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

How Stakeholders Can Reduce Food Loss - and Reap the Benefits

Addressing food loss and waste could have a huge impact —not just in reducing hunger but also in mitigating the effects of climate change.

Events, Media & Communications

Green Mountain Energy Ice Opens at Discovery Green® With One of Houston's Largest Winter Celebrations

Discovery Green, the 12-acre park in the heart of downtown Houston, announces the opening of the popular Green Mountain Energy Ice, which will open Friday, November 11 and run through Sunday, January 29, 2023.

Events, Media & Communications

27th National Tanks Conference: Our Top 5 Takeaways and Insights

Last month Ben Hansen, Chris Meyer, and Gary Diewald attended the 27th National Tanks Conference. Check out their top takeaways and industry insights from the event.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Duke Energy Commits $250,000 To Support Hurricane Ian Relief Efforts

In the wake of Hurricane Ian’s impacts across Florida, South Carolina and North Carolina, the Duke Energy Foundation has committed $250,000 to support relief and recovery efforts.

Environment

Global Perspectives on the Difference Between CSR and ESG

Sustainability efforts have gained momentum as businesses and governments experience the mounting impact of climate change. The global consensus is that action must be taken to ensure the long-term stability of economies and ecosystems.

Events, Media & Communications

Celebrate Pro Bono Week With Taproot Foundation!

Join Taproot for free webinars during Pro Bono Week and learn how your nonprofit can work with skilled volunteers or how to volunteer your professional skills.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Enbridge Announces Al Monaco's Retirement; Names Greg Ebel as President and CEO

Enbridge announced Al Monaco's retirement as President and CEO and from its Board of Directors effective January 2023. Concurrently, the Board of Directors has appointed Greg Ebel, currently Board Chair, to succeed Mr. Monaco as President and CEO.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

World Food Day: Supporting the Fight Against Hunger Year-Round

For many people around the world, access to food or resources for a meal is a daily concern.

Education

Putting the Heart in Education

Did you know that the human heart beats 100,000 times a day? This often under-recognized powerhouse fuels our bodies to move, think, feel, and learn.

Diversity & Inclusion

Drawing Inspiration From Stories in Asia Pacific: Training 1 Million Women and Girls in the Region

Empowering women and girls to succeed in STEM studies and careers has long been one of my goals. I think it all started when I became an engineer and I didn’t encounter many women in the field.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Alternative Views: Four Takeaways From a Conversation on the Energy Transition

Each quarter, Blackstone convenes industry leaders to discuss the trends, challenges and opportunities they’re seeing in their sector in our webinar series, Alternative Views.

Environment

Georgia-Pacific Partners with National Arbor Day

Georgia-Pacific has planted over 2.5 million trees across the U.S. through our partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Home Depot Launches the Path to Pro Network, Unique Jobseeker Platform Focused on the Skilled Trades

he Home Depot® launched a new jobseeker marketplace created to connect skilled tradespeople to hiring trades professionals in the construction and home improvementindustries.

Diversity & Inclusion

7 Ways To Make Your Website Content More Inclusive for Neurodivergent Users

To ensure that your website is truly inclusive, check out these ideas that will help neurodivergent users interact with your business while maintaining your core brand identity across the board.

Sustainable Development Goals

Overcome Your Biggest Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Obstacles

During our time together, Kearney’s experts discussed tips for developing an ESG strategy, how to set attainable targets, ways to effectively measure and report your outcomes, and more. They also engaged conference attendees during a Q&A session.

Research, Reports & Publications

Expedia Group 2021 Global Impact Report: Traveler Health and Wellness

We believe travel can restore; when people go on vacation with us, we want them to come home feeling happy, healthy, and well. And as people get back to traveling, we know they want reassurance that the highest cleanliness standards will be upheld.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Ecosystem Management at Keysight Technologies

Keysight Technologies’ headquarters in Santa Rosa, California, is located on approximately 200 acres, with more than half of the property undeveloped with large, natural open spaces.

Energy

Walmart, Ørsted, and Schneider Electric Announce First Cohort for Renewable Energy Supply Chain Program: Gigaton PPA

Walmart Inc., Ørsted, and Schneider Electric today announced that they have successfully convened the first cohort of suppliers to participate in Walmart’s renewable energy accelerator: Gigaton PPA.

Energy

Farm to Flame Energy: How Bio-Generators Provide Clean Energy to Off-Grid Communities

Seven hundred million people worldwide still lack access to a reliable electricity grid. This lack of access means they have to find other ways of getting electricity. And unfortunately, the most popular and convenient solution for those who live off the grid is a diesel generator.

Diversity & Inclusion

Jaya Sharma: 'Our Differences Strengthen Us.'

A decade into her career and in an account management role, Jaya Sharma started thinking about making a change. She wanted to find a position that was inspiring and enriching—in other words, one with purpose.

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    Position Action Against Hunger as a leading advocate for policy change and investment—calling for increased public health spending, improved nutrition...
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    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
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    Whirlpool Corporation has several CSR partners including United Way, Habitat for Humanity International, Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Consulada...
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    Ten years after Superstorm Sandy raged across the East Coast, PSE&G continues to protect customers’ utility service from the damaging impact of...
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