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Responsible Production & Consumption

How We're Delivering Progress on Cocoa Sustainability

Our pledge to invest half a billion dollars in these communities by 2030 is translating to meaningful results on the ground, helping to keep children in school, helping to diversify and increase incomes, giving farmers the support to build thriving businesses and protecting forests.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

From the Fifth Third Bancorp 2021 ESG Report: Our Approach to Sustainability

Our approach to corporate sustainability and ESG is focused on doing well by doing good.

Research, Reports & Publications

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Vary Dramatically Across U.S. Oil and Gas Companies, According to Updated Analysis

Analysis from Ceres and Clean Air Task Force benchmarking the relative emissions intensity and total reported methane, carbon dioxide, and nitrous oxide emissions of over 300 U.S. oil and gas producers finds variation between companies and basins.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Internet Essentials Progress Report: Making a Difference in the Lives of Millions of People

Just over 10 years ago, Comcast began an unprecedented journey to help connect under-resourced and unconnected Americans to the life-changing power of the Internet.

Research, Reports & Publications

4 in 5 Asia Pacific Consumers Have Experienced Effects of Climate Change and Recognize the Importance of Environmental Sustainability

Herbalife Nutrition launches its Asia Pacific Simply Recycle Challenge to encourage collective action against climate change

Environment

A Look at Biodiversity Restoration and Renewable Energy in the Ocean

The ocean can play an important role in helping meet urgent global climate goals. We can harness this potential by restoring ocean health and marine biodiversity.

Research, Reports & Publications

IBM Impact: Making a Lasting, Positive Impact in Business Ethics, Our Environment, and Communities

Recently, IBM launched IBM Impact, a new framework for the company's environmental, social, and governance (ESG) work that reflects how IBM aspires to create a more sustainable, equitable, and ethical future.

Research, Reports & Publications

New Research: Fashion Shoppers' Post-Purchase Selfies Are Key to Cutting the Rising Volume of Online Returns

61% of US and UK consumers say seeing visual user-generated content (UGC) from other customers can reduce the growing number of fashion ecommerce returns which is hitting retailers’ profitability and sustainability goals.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Steer Your Career: Map Your Way to Professional Success in CSR

Discover must-knows and resources to excel in your social impact career - everything from tips to identify your personal values, to experiences you should highlight on your resume, and must-reads to stay apprised of the latest trends in ESG and CSR.

Diversity & Inclusion

More Than Just a Job: Marcus Felder on Blackstone's Career Pathways™ Program

Career Pathways is our program for Blackstone portfolio companies that provides them with the tools and resources to recruit, retain and advance employees from diverse and historically under-represented communities.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

$15 Million Veteran Loan Fund Closes Its First Round With Support From Wells Fargo

The Veteran Loan Fund announced today it has raised $15 million to support current and aspiring veteran entrepreneurs, including seed funding from Wells Fargo.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

SAP Receives 75 Employer of Choice Awards in the First Half of 2022

SAP has continued its success by receiving 75 employer of choice awards globally after the second quarter of 2022.

Events, Media & Communications

EcoVadis Accelerates Sustainability Intelligence Capabilities With Acquisition of ecotrek

EcoVadis, the leading provider of globally trusted business sustainability ratings, today announced the acquisition of ecotrek, a sustainability data mining company.

Social Impact & Volunteering

In Central Indiana, KeyBank Teammates Step Up To Help Their Community on Neighbors Make the Difference Day

On Tuesday June 7, 2022, KeyBank teammates in Central Indiana took time out of their workday to serve their community and volunteer during Neighbors Make the Difference Day.

Health & Healthcare

Medtronic LABS' Road to Reimagining Global Healthcare

It all started with a question, posed by former Medtronic Chairman and CEO Omar Ishrak. What if we could address the health issues of people in underserved communities around the world?

Responsible Production & Consumption

Newlight Selects Black & Veatch To Design Aircarbon Production Plant in Ohio

Looking to significantly expand its regenerative practice of transforming air and greenhouse gas into a biodegradable, plastic-like material called “Aircarbon,” Newlight Technologies has chosen decarbonization solutions leader Black & Veatch to design the biotechnology company’s first commercial-scale plant.

Environment

How Evolve 2030 Set Sustainability in Motion for The Chemours Company

As the number of consumers seeking eco-friendly products rises each year, The Chemours Company has sought to embed sustainability throughout its organization, developing an assessment methodology called EVOLVE 2030 to set and carry out its goals.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

GRI Welcomes Patrick de Cambourg's Candidacy for EU Sustainability Board

Patrick de Cambourg has been confirmed by the European Parliament’s Legal Affairs (JURI) Committee as the preferred candidate to Chair the European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) Sustainability Reporting Board

Research, Reports & Publications

Steps in the Right Direction – Ferrero Group’s Progress Towards Its Sustainability Goals

Ferrero Group is on track to meet its ambitious sustainability goals, including a switch to renewable energy across its manufacturing plants and progress towards targets on sourcing and packaging, the global sweet-packaged food group reports today.

Research, Reports & Publications

ofi Reaffirms Commitment to a More Resilient Coffee Supply Chain in Face of Rising Market Volatility

olam food ingredients (ofi), one of the leading green coffee origin exporters in the world, today announces that its coffee teams in 18 origins around the world have reached 105,000 farmers

Environment

Antea Group and Benchmark Digital Announce Strategic Partnership to Help Companies Prepare for SEC-Proposed Scope 3 Emissions Reporting Requirement

Antea Group USA is pleased to announce its partnership with Benchmark Digital Partners, a leading cloud-based Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) software solutions provider.

Research, Reports & Publications

Enbridge's Focus Is on Tomorrow: A Message From Al Monaco, CEO and President

All of us across the Enbridge team continue to look forward, building a bridge to a cleaner energy future and embracing the opportunity to deliver today’s energy needs while we build a stronger foundation for the future

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Hormel Foods Named to Selling Power's 50 Best Companies To Sell for List in 2022

Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company, is pleased to announce that it has ranked No. 15 on the Selling Power 50 Best Companies to Sell For list.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

FedEx and Direct Relief Deliver 52 Tons of Critical Medical Aid for Ukrainians

FedEx Corp. and Direct Relief continue to support those affected by the conflict in Ukraine. On Sunday, June 26, FedEx Express safely delivered 52 tons of critical medical aid to Poland from the United States via a FedEx humanitarian relief flight.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Strategy, Suffering, and Impact: A Personal Reflection by RW CEO Angela Parker

The first and most appropriate reaction to human violence is to hear the deafening crack of our own hearts. The second is to wail. Gather the rage. Let it wreak havoc until our lungs ache. And when the voices say, “Get up! Do something!” – stay.

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