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Scotiabank Issues USD 1 Billion Sustainability Bond

Scotiabank announced the closing of its inaugural USD 1 billion 3-year Sustainability Bond offering, in support of the Bank’s commitment to making a positive impact and creating better communities for every future.

Circular Battery Value Chain Crucial to Africa's Energy Access Goals and Economic Development

Research, Reports & Publications

The Global Battery Alliance (GBA) today announced the publication of a new report, Closing the Loop on Energy Access in Africa

Lead and Copper Rule Revisions Necessitate Strong Water and Wastewater Partnerships

Environment

In January, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) published revisions to the Lead and Copper Rule, which was originally set in 1991. The Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) will develop more proactive assessments and solutions from the EPA and public water agencies toward lead in drinking water.

Virtualahan: Meet the Team Creating Access to Education and Employment Opportunities for People With Disabilities

Innovation & Technology

Now that the Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge 2021 winners have been officially announced, we are excited for you to learn more about each winning team and the story behind each innovation.

Georgia-Pacific Monticello Donates $4K to MS Soil and Water

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Georgia-Pacific Monticello recently donated $4,000 to support the Mississippi Soil and Water Conservation Commission’s Envirothon competition.

Elle Canada: How M·A·C Championed the Take-Back Program in Canada

Environment

Fact: Beauty products are notoriously difficult to recycle. Made up of multiple materials and small pieces, the majority of cosmetic items aren’t accepted by traditional recycling streams, ultimately winding up in a landfill.

Tokyo 2020 Highlights the Possibilities for a Circular Economy

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

As the first athletes receive their medals on the podiums, they will be pushing boundaries in other ways too. For the first time ever, both the Olympic medals and the podiums which athletes stand on have been produced using 100% recycled materials.

Leaps by Bayer Leads USD 45 Million Financing in Sound Agriculture to Accelerate Sustainability Solutions for Food and Agriculture

Environment

Sound Agriculture, a company that is tackling sustainability through groundbreaking advancements in both food and agriculture, announced today that it has secured a USD 45 million investment led by Leaps by Bayer, the impact investment arm of Bayer.

Green Rocks™ Laboratory Grown Diamonds Earn Third-Party Sustainability Rated Diamond Certification

Responsible Production & Consumption

Green Rocks Diamonds, a producer of gemstone-quality laboratory grown diamonds sold under the Green Rocks™ brand, has been accredited under the SCS 007 Sustainability Rated Diamond Standard for Trial Use.

PepsiCo Announces "Net Water Positive" Commitment

Environment

PepsiCo announces its ambition to become "Net Water Positive" by 2030, aiming to replenish more water than the company uses, which would place it among the most water-efficient food or beverage manufacturers operating in high-risk watersheds.

LA Galaxy Team Up With Surfrider Foundation to Host Beach Cleanup at Venice Beach, Calif.

Environment

AEG’s LA Galaxy recently teamed up with Surfrider Foundation to host a beach cleanup at Venice Beach, Calif. on Sunday, August 15.

Rod Graham: Color-Consciousness Not Colorblindness

Diversity & Inclusion

Many of us grew up under the impression that “colorblindness,” or pretending not to see racial differences was virtuous.

GoDaddy’s Commitment to Inclusive Entrepreneurship

Diversity & Inclusion

GoDaddy is changing the way people around the world work, and live, for the better. Our work to serve diverse entrepreneurs is rooted in our inclusive beliefs.

Cummins SuperTruck II Team Reaches Record Mark in Engine Efficiency

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Cummins has been part of the DoE’s SuperTruck initiative since it began in 2010 with the goal to improve heavy-duty truck freight efficiency

Optimizing Product Stewardship From All Angles

Sustainable Development Goals

To support a healthy planet, Medtronic is working to improve product stewardship — from design and manufacturing to packaging, distribution, reuse, and disposal.

Power of 9: Philippines

Innovation & Technology

Hapinoy and Qualcomm have developed a holistic program that provides participating Nanays with mobile literacy training, access to capital via microfinancing institutions, and new business opportunities using advanced wireless technologies.

The Financial Industry Comes Together to Help Victims of the Surfside Collapse in Miami

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Funds Society, MFS and Ninety One are working together to raise funds for victims and families of the Surfside Tragedy in Miami; the event will be held on September 9, 6:30 p.m. ET in Miami.

Management: Finding and Using Best Practices For Working Forests

Environment

More than 90 percent of International Paper’s fiber supply in the United States comes from privately-owned forests, many of which are small and family-owned. We work with landowners to ensure the responsible management of those forests.

Podcast: How to Find STEM Success? Learn to Pivot.

In this edition of Shaping the Future of STEM, host and high school intern Jomi Babatunde-Omoya speaks with Dr. Beth McQuiston, a neurologist, registered dietician and medical director for Abbott’s diagnostics business. Jomi calls her a "STEM triple threat.

PNC Pledges $20 Billion In Environmental Finance

Environment

This commitment is an extension of PNC's long-standing support for accelerating the transition to a low-carbon economy.

Working Hard to Make a Positive Impact on Our Local Waterways

Social Impact & Volunteering

We took action on this promise in partnership with Coosa River Basin Initiative and Waterkeeper Alliance to spend the day cleaning local rivers and trails!

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion 2021 Lifetime Achievement Winner: Shundrawn Thomas

Diversity & Inclusion

Shundrawn Thomas, the president of Northern Trust Asset Management, talks about “the unfortunate deaths of people of color not being a new thing” even though it drew a lot of attention in 2020.

What We Can Do Today to Promote Better Connected & Automated Technologies Tomorrow

Innovation & Technology

Automated vehicles and connected infrastructure promise smarter, safer transportation networks.

Hershey's 2020 Cocoa & Forests Initiative Annual Report Shares Progress Toward Ending Cocoa-Related Deforestation

Research, Reports & Publications

Our 2020 Cocoa & Forests Initiative Annual Report shares progress toward ending cocoa-related deforestation.

In Her Element - Susie Wolff

Diversity & Inclusion

Get to know our trailblazer Susie Wolff, the first and only woman Formula E Team Principal. Susie joins #HPEDiscover to tell her story of how she's ensuring the next generation of women have a place in the pitlane