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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Mastercard Commits to Delivering Economic Empowerment Tools and Resources to More Than One Million Women in Guatemala, El Salvador and Honduras

Company to empower women and girls in Northern Central America with access to training, capital, business networks and financial tools needed to succeed in the digital economy through Mastercard led and sponsored programs

Research, Reports & Publications

Fifth Third Publishes 2021 ESG Report

Fifth Third today published its 2021 Environmental, Social and Governance Report, which provides updates and progress on the Bank’s ESG strategy and priorities, for all stakeholders.

Environment

U.S. Supreme Court Decision Has Dangerous Implications in Fight To Confront the Climate Crisis and Achieve Economic Security

The U.S. Supreme Court decision today in the case of West Virginia v. EPA “endangers our country’s ability to effectively confront the climate crisis, the greatest economic, environmental, and humanitarian threat of our time

Innovation & Technology

Net Zero Healthcare: Envisioning an All-Electric Future for Hospitals

Decarbonisation of the healthcare sector is a pressing and difficult challenge. Is electrification part of the solution? By incorporating electrification, hospitals can reduce their reliance on fossil fuels and reap significant benefits.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Solar Installation at FedEx Facility in D.C. Benefits Local Nonprofit

FedEx is allocating a portion of the electricity bill credits generated by the solar installation to local nonprofit SOME (So Others Might Eat), which provides services to individuals experiencing poverty and homelessness in the District.

Research, Reports & Publications

International Paper 2021 Sustainability Report

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Global Sustainability Community Comes Together To Support Ukraine

On 21st June, the global sustainability community came together to explore the future of sustainability, and the need for more collaborative, inclusive efforts to advance sustainable development.

Events, Media & Communications

Intrinio, the Leading Provider of ESG Data, Has Partnered With CSRHub To Provide Access to Standardized Environmental, Social, and Governance Ratings

Intrinio has partnered with CSRHub to provide access to standardized ESG data as a key tool for companies to benchmark, improve communication, and grow.

Environment

New Report Shows Rise of Global Plastic Waste to Triple by 2060

As UN World Oceans Day (June 8) celebrates the notion of a healthier ocean and highlights action required to make a positive impact, the latest stats highlight that global plastic waste will triple in lakes, rivers and oceans by 2060.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

People Powering Microcredit: Matthew O'Hayer Augments Support of Whole Planet Foundation with $50,000 Donation

Events, Media & Communications

Is Your Esg Mutual Fund or ETF Really “Green” – More Disclosure May Be Coming

What is it about an investable product – a mutual fund, an exchange traded fund (ETF) –that would qualify it as an “ESG,” “green” or “sustainable” investment offering to retail or institutional investors?

Research, Reports & Publications

Fifth Third Sets $100 Billion Environmental and Social Finance Target Through 2030

Building upon its progress in leading the transition to a sustainable and inclusive future for all, Fifth Third today announced a new $100 billion environmental and social finance target to be achieved through 2030.

Research, Reports & Publications

Eaton Ahead or on Pace to Meet Many of Its Ambitious 2030 Sustainability Goals

As part of its ongoing focus on transparency, intelligent power management company Eaton releases 2021 Sustainability Report and 2022 Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) Report.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Affordable Housing. Stronger Communities. Regions Foundation Announces Major Investment Benefiting Southeastern Cities

The Regions Foundation formally announced a $5 million Mission Related Investment in Center Creek Capital Group, an organization that is actively addressing affordable housing needs across the Southeast.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

BIER Member Spotlight: Jessica Merz

Bacardi's Jessica Merz shares how the company is addressing pressing challenges around water, energy, agriculture, climate change, and what inspires her to advance environmental sustainability.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Discover the Six Steps of Integrated Value Management

Here's how organisations can integrate thriving into their organisations, through the six elements of integrated value management (IVM): rethinking patterns, re-aligning partners, renewing principles, redefining purpose, reassessing performance & redesigning portfolios

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Cisco Foundation Sparks Innovation by Investing in Promising Solutions to Climate Change

It is obvious that we, as a society, must do more to reverse the effects of climate change, as well as the related impact of human activities, which are out of balance with what our ecosystems can bear.

Environment

Ecocentricity Guest Blog: An Invitation To Be Curious, Learn and Adapt

To think of the sheer volume of how many people now integrate some kind of nature-inspired and interconnected design thinking process is awe-inspiring.

Diversity & Inclusion

Radiating Pride With GDUnited, a GoDaddy Employee Resource Group

As we close out celebrations of June Pride Month in commemoration of the 1969 Stonewall Uprising in Manhattan and recognize the impact LGBTQIA+ people have had on the world, GoDaddy is proud to be an ally and support initiatives year-round dedicated to making opportunities equal and inclusive.

Events, Media & Communications

ESG Talk Podcast: Challenges and Opportunities in ESG Reporting

Today we're chatting about the Workiva ESG Reporting Global Insights 2022 report that was just released.

Environment

How One VTeamer Leads the Way in Saving America's Rivers

On most days, Dan Zipper goes out with his dogs, running trails or walking along the Bill Branch stream near his home in the Baltimore area.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Regenerative Organic Certification Program Approves SCS Global Services as Certification Body

SCS Global Services (SCS) announced it has been approved by the Regenerative Organic Alliance as an authorized certification body to the Regenerative Organic Certification Standard.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

A Global Crisis Brings Food Security to the Table

Every plate of food is the center of a story.

It’s at the center of our dinner tables: an essential human experience where we connect with our friends and family.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

AllianceBernstein on Responsible Lending: The Myth of the Perfect Investment

If building a sustainable bond portfolio sounds tidy and straightforward, it isn’t. The auto industry illustrates the difficulty of finding a perfectly sustainable private sector investment.

Latest Campaigns

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    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...
  2. 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...
  3. EVP Campaign
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  4. Small Business Growth
    We strengthen communities and help create local jobs by investing in underserved small business owners. We fund nonprofits that are focused on...
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  6. Healthy Spaces Podcast: Season 5
    Welcome to Season 5 of Healthy Spaces by Trane Technologies, the podcast where experts and disruptors explore how climate technology and innovation...
  7. 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...
  8. Healthy Spaces Podcast: Season 5
    Welcome to Season 5 of Healthy Spaces by Trane Technologies, the podcast where experts and disruptors explore how climate technology and innovation...
  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. 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...
  11. Kids to College Powered by Entergy
    Entergy believes in the dreams of the families we serve. Everyone deserves the opportunity to continue their education and, as a corporate leader and...
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    We invest in sustainable community outcomes that improve lives.
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    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...