Innovation & Technology

5G's Green Footprint Stretches Across 'Railroads, Waterways and Airways of Tomorrow,' Says Qualcomm Exec

Jan 13, 2022 4:40 PM ET

During a panel discussion at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Kirti Gupta, VP of economic strategy at Qualcomm, claimed that the green outlook for 5G greatly surpasses that of previous generations of cellular technology.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Truist Ranks Among America's Most 'JUST' Companies

Jan 13, 2022 4:15 PM ET

Truist is proud to join JUST Capital and CNBC’s list of America’s Most “JUST” Companies for 2022. It’s the first year of Truist appearing on the list, having formed by the historic merger of equals of BB&T and SunTrust in 2019.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

A Letter From Sappi North America's Vice President of Research, Development, and Sustainability, Beth Cormier

Jan 13, 2022 4:00 PM ET

Being the newly appointed Vice President of Research, Development, and Sustainability, I find myself very grateful for past efforts that enhanced our sustainability culture and the significant commitment Sappi demonstrates every day.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bloomberg Achieves WELL Health-Safety Rating for Majority of Its Global Office Portfolio

Jan 13, 2022 2:40 PM ET

Bloomberg has achieved the WELL Health-Safety Rating on Facility Operations and Management through the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) for 78 locations and over 4.6 million square feet of office space (427,000 square meters) – representing more than 90% of the company’s global office portfolio.

Environment

Five Ways the Olympic Winter Games Will Be Greener: From Eco-Friendly Ice Rinks to Recycled Buildings

Jan 13, 2022 2:20 PM ET

The Olympic Winter Games Beijing 2022 will feature eco-friendly refrigeration systems at ice venues when the event kicks off in February, part of the Olympic movement’s push to cut greenhouse gas emissions.

Innovation & Technology

How Johnson & Johnson's Innovative Supply Chain Technology is Helping Transform How We Work - and Live

Jan 13, 2022 2:15 PM ET

Learn how Johnson & Johnson sites are improving how and when we get the healthcare products and services we need and serving as a beacon to other manufacturers worldwide.

Education

CooperCompanies' Vision Business Facilitates Special Olympics “Opening Eyes” CE Series

Jan 13, 2022 2:00 PM ET

As part of its partnership with the Special Olympics Lions Clubs International Foundation Opening Eyes® program CooperVision is helping to facilitate a new continuing education series for eye care professionals.

Social Impact & Volunteering

2022 CSR and Sustainability Conferences Guide

Jan 13, 2022 2:00 PM ET

Find CSR and Sustainability conferences around the world that are rich with industry expertise, fresh takes, challenging topics, and great speakers. The guide includes a comprehensive, month-by-month listing of conferences with an interactive map.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Ralph Lauren Unveils First-to-Market Product Innovation With the RLX Clarus® Polo, Exclusively at the Australian Open 2022

Jan 13, 2022 2:00 PM ET

Ralph Lauren (NYSE:RL) announces the debut of the RLX CLARUS® Polo Shirt exclusively at the 2022 Australian Open Tennis Tournament, showcasing the Company’s latest work in groundbreaking product innovation and sustainability.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Duke Energy Awards $200,000 in Grants to Support Economic Development in Florida

Jan 13, 2022 1:15 PM ET

Duke Energy Florida is investing $200,000 in strategic economic development and recruitment programs across the state.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Biogen Recognized As One of America's Most JUST Companies

Jan 13, 2022 1:10 PM ET

Biogen was recognized as #36 of 954 companies, reflecting our performance and sustained commitment to ESG.

Research, Reports & Publications

Enviva Releases Its Second Annual Corporate Sustainability Report

Jan 13, 2022 1:00 PM ET

Enviva Inc. (NYSE: EVA), the world’s leading producer of sustainable wood bioenergy, today announced the public release of its Corporate Sustainability Report for the year ending December 31, 2020.

Energy

Hydrogen Blending Project Now Operational, Reducing Carbon Footprint of Natural Gas Delivered by Enbridge Gas

Jan 13, 2022 12:45 PM ET

Enbridge Gas Inc. and project partner Cummins Inc. announced today that North America’s first hydrogen blending initiative is fully operational, and successfully serving the southern Ontario city of Markham.

Diversity & Inclusion

Ericsson Pledges to Support One Million Children and Young People by 2025 With Access to Digital Learning and Skills

Jan 13, 2022 11:55 AM ET

Ericsson announced a major new commitment to empower one million children and young people by 2025 through access to digital learning, tools, content and development programs.

Events, Media & Communications

Hershey's President & CEO Discusses Corporate Agility and Purpose

Jan 13, 2022 11:50 AM ET

Disruption can bring opportunity. President and CEO Michele Buck discusses what it takes for companies and leaders to be agile and successful in times of change.

Green Infrastructure

Bus Automation: Cost-Effective Solutions for Transit Operators

Jan 13, 2022 11:50 AM ET

A new WSP USA study explores what transit agencies and roadway authorities should be considering when implementing cost-effective transit solutions.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Rockwell Automation Launches New ROK in Action Global Volunteer Program and Platform

Jan 13, 2022 11:35 AM ET

Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK) has launched ROK in Action, a new global volunteer program and platform that makes it easier for employees to take action and create lasting change in their communities.

Environment

A Comprehensive Approach to Sustainability: Why It's No Longer Just a Nice-to-have

Jan 13, 2022 11:30 AM ET

In our latest Horizons Report, we found that embracing sustainable change is no longer negotiable as 97% of life sciences companies report having committed to sustainability metrics – with three key factors driving these commitments.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Subaru Winterfest Returns for a Season of Adventure at Eight Ski Resorts in 2022

Jan 13, 2022 11:00 AM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Yum! Brands COO Tracy Skeans Cooks up Recipe for Growth and Good

Jan 13, 2022 11:00 AM ET

Yum! Brands Chief Operating Officer and Chief People Officer Tracy Skeans spoke on the “Inside the ICE House” podcast about Yum!’s Recipe for Growth and Good

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

A Commitment to Equity-Centered Community Involvement

Jan 13, 2022 10:45 AM ET

At Applied Materials, our community involvement is driven by the belief that equity-centered engagement will contribute to a more just, fair and humane world.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Drucker Institute 2021 Management Top 250 Rankings Includes CSRHub Metrics

Jan 13, 2022 10:40 AM ET

Each year the Drucker Institute ranks America’s Top 250 ‘best run companies’, presented in special coverage from The Wall Street Journal. CSRHub is proud to say that, for a fifth consecutive year, our ESG data is included in Drucker’s ratings’ methodology.

Environment

Ceres Calls on the U.S. Government to Strengthen the Federal Procurement Process

Jan 13, 2022 10:30 AM ET

In response to the federal government’s request for comments on draft regulations that would revise the federal procurement process to factor in sustainability in government purchasing, Ceres submitted recommendations that would help reduce U.S. greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) while incentivizing zero-carbon innovation.

Events, Media & Communications

Recyclability vs Recycling Infrastructure: How to Engage Stakeholders and Align Solutions

Jan 13, 2022 10:00 AM ET

Please join Tetra Pak and the Foodservices Packaging Institute on January 18, 2022 at 1pm ET to learn how the two organizations have worked as part of a larger collective to minimize the amount of food packaging that becomes litter across the U.S.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Ti-Pure™ Brand Poll Reveals Balancing Sustainability and Cost as Greatest Challenge to Advancing Sustainability in Coatings Product Design

Jan 13, 2022 9:50 AM ET

The Chemours Company released its coatings sustainability poll results, finding that 63 percent of coatings professionals identify balancing sustainability and cost as their greatest challenge to advancing sustainability in their coatings design.