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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Upskilling for a Fresh Start in Tech

When Rifat Kabir Sharna moved from Bangladesh to Columbus, Ohio, in November 2023 with her husband, she had a goal: to make her mark in the tech industry.

Education

PotlatchDeltic’s Electrician Apprenticeship Program

Our St. Maries, Idaho facility’s electrician apprenticeship program consists of a combination of online/classroom coursework and practical experience.

Diversity & Inclusion

Finding Optimal Technical Solutions: Meet Armand Sadovschi

I initially started to work at a Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) center as a contingent worker who provided policy and Workday related guidance via phone, live chat, and email. At that time, I did not plan to follow a career in the private sector.

Sustainable Development Goals

Leading the Way To Net-Zero: Lenovo’s Science-Based Emissions Reduction Targets and 2050 Net-Zero Strategy

By working with SBTi and aligning to their Net-Zero Standard, which is also the world’s first framework for corporate net-zero target setting, Lenovo is taking a scientific, collaborative, and accountable approach to reducing emissions.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

A Year in Review: Michael Mauser’s Reflections on Excellence, Innovation, and Growth

2024 was another remarkable year for HARMAN, defined by groundbreaking innovations and customer successes. Michael Mauser, President and Chief Executive Officer at HARMAN, reflected on the incredible milestones achieved through the collective efforts of our teams.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Investing in Gender Equality Offers a Bridge to a Healthier and More Stable Future

For impact investors, the question is not why gender equality matters — it’s how to effectively allocate capital in ways that empower women and catalyze meaningful progress far more quickly.

Environment

Case Study: Industrial PFAS Wastewater Treatment

For municipalities and industries, addressing regulated PFAS is crucial for compliance, mitigating risks and restoring public trust in water sources.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

What’s the Key to Success? For This Entrepreneur, It’s 200 Plants and a Vision

When the isolation of the pandemic left Michael Odulana of Union City, New Jersey, feeling disconnected, he turned to nature: specifically, plants — lots of plants.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Everyday Hero – Kris Constantino

Kris Constantino responded to county leaders' requests for help with supply logistics after Hurricane Helene, focusing on the hardest-hit areas of North Carolina. Pensacola was largely cut off and relying on air-dropped supplies from the National Guard.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Mastercard: Doing Well by Doing Good: A Mission in Action in 2024

At Mastercard, we’re proud of the small role we play, alongside a laudable cast of public and private partners, in building a society where everyone has the tools and support needed to thrive.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Nasdaq Is a Triple Honoree at the 2024 Corporate Governance Awards, Including Best ESG Reporting (Large Cap)

Nasdaq’s Office of the Corporate Secretary team was honored to receive the Governance Team of the Year (Large Cap) award, which looked at our team’s structure and training and recognized their achievements in the past 12 months.

Events, Media & Communications

Georgia-Pacific Completes Investments in Mt. Wolf Corrugated Plant

Georgia-Pacific has completed the upgrades to its Mt. Wolf, Pennsylvania, corrugated facility that began in 2022. The investment totaled more than $18 million and funded new equipment to modernize the plant’s operations.

Research, Reports & Publications

How Technology Is Revolutionizing Supply Chains: Advanced Analytics, AI, and Automation

The global supply chain has taken a beating in recent years. From pandemic-induced bottlenecks to geopolitical tensions and climate disasters, supply chains have become a stress test for how businesses adapt—or crumble—under pressure.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Highlights From an Award-Winning Year

In 2024, CARE received numerous accolades that underscore the transformative power of collaboration, storytelling, and purpose-driven work.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation Supports Pollinator Conservation Through Continued NFWF Partnership

This is the third year of the partnership between NFWF and The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation, supporting the Monarch Butterfly and Pollinators Conservation Fund.

Innovation & Technology

Accelerating Growth: DOW™ Predictive Intelligence Supports Expansion of Luuna® Mattresses

Since working with Dow, Luuna® has benefited from DOW™ Predictive Intelligence, a digital platform that brings together over 120 years of Dow’s polyurethane formulations.

Innovation & Technology

MEDIA ALERT: A New Era of Supercomputing Efficiency Arrives To Unlock AI’s Potential at Any Scale: Lenovo Delivers the Next Wave of Cooler High-Performance Solutions To Propel AI-Accelerated Transformation

Lenovo, the world’s #1 supercomputer provider, showcased new high-performance innovations that deliver game-changing energy efficiency and accelerated computing to help scientific and industry researchers propel AI-powered transformation at any scale.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

A History of the Women Who Nurtured the Roots of CDFIs

Did you know that today our nation has a healthy CDFI network that makes financial services accessible and economic prosperity possible for millions?

Research, Reports & Publications

GoDaddy Venture Forward 2024 Annual Report | U.S. Edition: 2024 National Microbusiness Survey Results

2024 National Microbusiness Survey Results: From serial entrepreneurship and resiliency to Gen Al use and closing equity gaps, microbusiness owners tell us who they are and what they care about.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How Clorox Continued to Reimagine Work in 2024

We’re fostering bolder ways of working that simplify operations and leverage technology to empower today’s workforce, all while building on our strong foundation of inclusion and diversity to attract future generations of talent.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Duke Energy Foundation Donates $350,000 to Community Organizations Assisting in Hurricane Milton Relief

The Duke Energy Foundation announced an additional $350,000 to Florida nonprofit organizations as part of its ongoing response to Hurricane Milton, disaster preparedness and relief.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Sustainability Won’t Wait: Why Businesses Must Prioritize Progress

Business strategy models that combat climate change and implement cost-saving solutions have the potential to give companies a competitive advantage, drive growth, and create long-term value. And yet, the path forward isn’t always clear.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Georgia-Pacific’s Impact: Awards, Investments, and Community Service in 2024

Georgia-Pacific has much to celebrate as 2024 ends.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Partners Focused on Growth As KeyBank Delavan-Grider Farmers Market Moves Toward 4th Year

Since the movie “Field of Dreams” premiered in 1989, a simple but meaningful line has become part of the American lexicon: “If you build it, they will come.”

Diversity & Inclusion

Fostering a Growth Mindset To Create Inclusion and Collaboration at GoDaddy

At GoDaddy, we believe in the power of a growth mindset to help us anticipate and meet the evolving needs of millions of entrepreneurs every day.

Latest Campaigns

  1. 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...
  2. Cascale Governance
    Cascale shares updates from its Board of Directors who serve as the principal governing body and are responsible for setting the strategic direction...
  3. PSEG People & Communities
    PSEG is committed to improving the lives of our customers, our employees and the diverse communities we serve throughout New Jersey and Long Island...
  4. Making the World a Better Home | Our Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
    We believe diversity strengthens us and the best ideas come from diverse teams working together. Creating a positive workplace for everyone means...
  5. Scotts Miracle-Gro | Environment Improvement
    Earth's beauty and resources should be appreciated now and preserved for generations to come. Discover the stewardship initiatives underway to protect...
  6. Leading ESG & Sustainability Stewardship
    The new CNH continues on its longstanding path of excellence in sustainability, which is recognized by the foremost authorities.
  7. Social Impact at Mastercard
    At Mastercard, we’re powering economies and empowering people, building a sustainable economy where everyone prospers.
  8. Investing in our Communities
    We invest in sustainable community outcomes that improve lives.
  9. 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...
  10. FedEx | Empowering Entrepreneurs
    Advancing women and minority-owned small businesses and entrepreneurs around the world. Small to mid-sized businesses power their local economies and...
  11. Opportunity for All
    At Trane Technologies, uplifting our communities and workforce is the key to our continued success. We focus on broadening access to education...
  12. 2025: Entergy helps customers beat the heat
    This summer, Entergy helped our customers across our service area beat the heat this summer through a number of initiatives aimed to help them save...
  13. 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...
  14. AEG's Commitment to Sustainable Operations
    AEG's sustainability initiatives are designed to reduce our consumption of the planet’s limited resources. Through our comprehensive sustainability...
  15. 2025: Entergy helps customers beat the heat
    This summer, Entergy helped our customers across our service area beat the heat this summer through a number of initiatives aimed to help them save...