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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Mariam Sorond: Head and Heart

Welcome to VMware! You have more than 27 years of experience in the telecommunications industry across mobile, wireless, fixed, satellite and cable technologies. What brought you to VMware?

Green Infrastructure

Why We Need Green Artificial Intelligence, Alibaba's DAMO Academy Explains

Artificial intelligence (AI) has the power to change the world, so long as it doesn’t burn the planet down in the process.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

The Fierce Urgency of Now: The Path to Circularity Being the Norm

Henkel’s partnerships are designed to help Henkel accelerate progress against ambitious sustainability goals that include reducing waste generation by 50% per ton of product and designing 100% of Henkel’s packaging for recyclability or reusability.

Environment

Reimagining a Greener Branch

Most people are familiar with the 3 Rs of Earth Day. Regions Bank is going a step further by reimagining its approach to branches and other corporate facilities to reduce its environmental footprint.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Albertsons Companies Announces ESG Goals and Long-Term Strategies to Support a More Sustainable Future

Today, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) launched long-term goals and strategies focused on maximizing the company’s positive impact across four pillars: Planet, People, Product, and Community.

Environment

Garage By HP | Generation Impact: The Scientist - Episode 3

Using a $20 microscope, Lego, and various household items, teen Emily Tianshi transformed her garage into a science lab to study water conservation amid California’s historic drought.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Why Doing the Right Thing Will Feel Bad Sometimes: Your Brain Is Changing.

In this episode Jake shares a personal story where doing the right thing left him feeling terrible for weeks.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Ericsson's Commitment to Their People

Ericsson is committed to placing its workforce at the center of everything the Company does. Ericsson strives to create a people experience that enables employees to realize their full potential.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Two Franklin Templeton Leaders Among Barron's 100 Most Influential Women in US Finance

Two senior Franklin Templeton leaders— President and CEO Jenny Johnson; Sonal Desai, CIO, Franklin Templeton Fixed Income—are among Barron's third annual list of the 100 Most Influential Women in U.S. Finance.

Health & Healthcare

Podcast: New CMO Dr. Chiang Explains How Social Media Can Shine Light on GI Advances and Reach More Patients

Austin L. Chiang, MD, explains why he brought his sizable social media following to Medtronic, where he serves as chief medical officer of the Gastrointestinal business.

Research, Reports & Publications

New Global Research From Expedia Group Spotlights Growing Consumer Interest in Sustainable Tourism

Expedia Group is dedicated to working within the travel industry to make travel more responsible.

Health & Healthcare

IWBI Launches Global Network of Advisors to Advance Human Health and Equity in Cities

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) today announced the launch of its inaugural WELL City Advisory, which will explore ways to support local governments worldwide in demonstrating leadership on advancing health and well-being across their buildings, organizations and communities.

Diversity & Inclusion

Disney UNCF Corporate Scholars Named for 2022 Cohort

Today, The Walt Disney Company and the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) announced the 2022 Disney UNCF Corporate Scholars, representing students from four-year institutions across the country, including many HBCUs.

Social Impact & Volunteering

One Must-Know Mindset Shift for Social Impact Practitioners Who Want to Scale

Tired of braving the social impact wilderness alone? We've got you. Here, we break down one must-know mindset shift to combat burnout, 4 foundational elements that will move you toward your social impact vision and 3 small steps to get you started.

Environment

ESG Global Trends in 2022

As we recently came together from all parts of the world for the first time in over two and a half years for our Spring Associate meeting for Inogen Alliance, one main focus of our meetings was around Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG).

Innovation & Technology

Land Betterment Impact Minute #36: The Importance of Rebuilding Quickly After a Natural Disaster with Peter Rodriguez of CSI Solutions

In this episode, Peter Rodriguez, General Manager of CSI Solutions and Project Manager of ekō Solutions, a Land Betterment company, talks about ekō Solutions’ modular structures (shipping containers) that can be quickly deployed.

Environment

7 EcoHacks to Treat Every Day Like Earth Day

Creating a sustainable lifestyle might feel like a monumental task, but it’s easier to manage when you think about making small changes.

Environment

Podcast: Turning Non-Recyclable Waste Into Low-Carbon Intensive Biofuel

Thanks to developments in gasification technology, this kind of transformation is now possible on a commercial scale. “10 or 20 years into the future, I really see a world where carbon will be in a closed loop,” says Andrea Redford, CBDO at Enerkem.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Duke Energy Supports Fellow First Responders in South Carolina With $500,000 in Grants for Emergency Preparedness, Resiliency Initiatives

Duke Energy is creating a $500,000 microgrant program to help South Carolina communities weather future storms.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

LG Electronics Earns Top Rating in MindClick Sustainability Assessment Program for Marriott

LG Electronics has received the highest possible rating in the ​​2021 MindClick Sustainability Assessment Program (MSAP) for Marriott International.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Financial Literacy Month at Oportun

April is Financial Literacy Month and it serves as an opportunity for all of us to evaluate our personal finances and implement tools and tips that can help us improve them.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Powered by Workiva, Cognizant's Award-Winning ESG Reporting Program Demonstrates the Move Toward Investor-Grade Disclosures

Global IT services and consulting company, Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH), an $18.5B organization with more than 300,000 employees operating in 35 countries, has a proven track record for staying ahead of demand from stakeholders when it comes to disclosing Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) data. 

Environment

Essity Annual and Sustainability Report: Reduced Environmental Impact

Essity is acting to reduce its environmental impact across the value chain from the perspective of, for example, the climate, biodiversity and ecosystems, and also to increase recycling and reduce plastic waste.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Employee Spotlight: How These Magenta Rock Stars Go Green

T-Mobile now sources 100% of its electricity from clean, renewable energy. Multiple teams work cross-functionally year after year to bring about these kinds of ambitious sustainability goals.

Health & Healthcare

Merck: The Vaccine Pioneers

The scientists who made giant strides in the fight against viral diseases included Jonas Salk and Albert Sabin. Dr. Maurice Hilleman, who led Merck’s Department of Virus and Cell Biology from 1957 to 1984, also belonged to that group of pioneers.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Recognition of our Company
    As the leading sports and live music company in the world, we recognize our responsibility to provide industry leadership and to conduct our business...
  2. Investing in our Communities
    We invest in sustainable community outcomes that improve lives.
  3. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  4. FedEx Cares | Overall
    FedEx Cares is our global community engagement program and one way that we live out our purpose of connecting people and possibilities. Our goal is to...
  5. Enriching Women's Lives
    60 years ago, Mary Kay Ash created an unparalleled opportunity for women to define their own successes and control their own futures. Her vision of...
  6. Coach Foundation | Dream It Real
    To help break cycles of inequality, we empower the next generation to reach their full potential through higher education.
  7. Accelerating access to healthcare technology
    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...
  8. IWBI | Workplace Wellness
    A WELL Certified™ project has the potential to add measurable value to the health, well-being and happiness of people in the buildings. It can also...
  9. 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...
  10. 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...
  11. 2025 Global Inclusive Growth Summit
    This annual event hosted by the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth will explore how we can build strong growth and economic opportunity for all...
  12. Collaboration and Partnership
    Cascale shares updates on its strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders geared toward shifting the industry into one that gives back more than...
  13. AMD Environmental Sustainability
    Advancing sustainability across our operations, supply chain manufacturing and product stewardship
  14. 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...
  15. Whirlpool Corporation Diversity and Inclusion
    Celebrating D&I events, stories and wins