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How To Make Sustainability Part of Your Holiday Season

Sustainable Development Goals

The holidays are here again. For many of us, this time of year means gifts, gatherings, eating and good memories as we celebrate with friends and family. The trouble is, all that extra shopping, cooking and travel can add up to a big impact on the planet.

Adventure Awaits Wyoming Youth in Outdoor Classroom

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Enbridge is proud to have a history of supporting the Science Zone. During the pandemic, the museum set up an online classroom to ensure kids weren’t without science for long and could still enjoy it in the comfort of their home.

The 2023/24 Sustainability Census Report Is Now Live

Research, Reports & Publications

Stemming from the rich legacy of the CR&S Salary Survey, first launched by Acre and Carnstone in 2007, The Sustainability Census sheds light on the current challenges faced by sustainability professionals.

Southern Company Executive Chairman Tom Fanning To Retire Dec. 31

Southern Company recently announced the retirement of Thomas A. Fanning as the executive chairman of its board of directors, effective Dec. 31.

Rayonier EVP Named to International Forest Stewardship Coalition Office

Environment

After substantial participation at COP28 in Dubai, an expanding group of leading global sustainable forestry companies working together as the International Sustainable Forestry Coalition (ISFC), has announced the formalization of the organization.

Spreading Joy on Military Bases With The Home Depot Kids Workshops

The Home Depot is spreading the joy of holiday through Kids Workshops from your TV screen to military bases coast to coast. Kids Workshops launched in stores across the U.S. and Canada in 1997.

National Grid Enables the Largest Buffalo-Based Multi-Unit Housing Complex To Offer EV Charging Stations

Green Infrastructure

Axis 360 Apartments, through National Grid’s Electric Vehicle Make-Ready Program, has installed 18 Level 2 EV charging plugs for its residents, making it the largest EV charging installation at a multi-unit apartment complex in Western New York.

Frito-Lay Is Building the Future Together With Feed the Children

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

In collaboration with Feed the Children and Detroit Public Schools, Frito-Lay supported 400 Detroit Public School students and their families through a drive-thru food distribution event earlier this Fall.

FedEx Freight and Christmas SPIRIT Foundation Celebrate Landmark Milestone

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

This year, FedEx Freight will deliver the 300,000th tree for the Christmas SPIRIT Foundation’s annual Trees for Troops® program.

EPA Honors Five Marathon Petroleum Refineries for Superior Energy Efficiency

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has confirmed five Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) refineries are among the most energy efficient facilities of their kind in the country.

Impact Capital Program Provides Funding to Developers, Fulfills Promises

Johnny Opara started working with U.S. Bancorp Impact Finance in 2021 on a multi-family development project in St. Paul called The Hollows. Opara said he learned a lot from his first Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) deal.

Franklin Templeton Recognizes Employees for Contributions to the Community

Social Impact & Volunteering

Every year since 2007, Franklin Templeton has recognized employees who make extraordinary contributions to their communities with the Harmon E. Burns Award.

Logitech Named to Dow Jones Sustainability Europe Index

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Logitech International (SIX: LOGN) (Nasdaq: LOGI) announced today that it has been included in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) for the fourth consecutive year.

ESG: Taking Root or on Fire?

Events, Media & Communications

It’s become standard practice for companies to recognize the need to report and communicate about their environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance. Yet, in some regions, that emphasis has increasingly come under fire.

16 Years and Counting! The 2023 Subaru Share the Love® Event Is Back To Help More Animals in Need

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Exciting news for animal lovers nationwide! For the sixteenth year in a row, the ASPCA has been selected as a national charity partner to participate in the Subaru Share the Love® Event, which kicks off Thursday, November 16, and runs through January 2, 2024.

IOC and UN-Habitat Team Up To Promote Sport for Urban Development

Sustainable Development Goals

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and UN-Habitat have announced a new collaboration to promote physical activity in urban environments, underscoring the importance of sport for the sustainable development of cities and the wellbeing of their residents.

Climate Talks: Unpacking COP28 and the State of Climate Action in 2024

Events, Media & Communications

With the UN climate negotiations at COP28 behind us, we reached out to our policy and public affairs leads to help unpack the outcomes. They discussed the key developments, conclusions for global carbon markets, and what the landscape for private sector action looks like in 2024.

The Wall Street Journal Names Trane Technologies One of the Best-Managed Companies of 2023

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Trane Technologies has been selected to The Wall Street Journal’s list of the Best-Managed Companies for the third consecutive year. The ranking, developed by the Drucker Institute, measures corporate effectiveness.

Mobile Health Workers Save Lives of Migrants Crossing Darién Gap

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Action Against Hunger mobile health teams are launching operations in the Darién Gap, one of the world's most dangerous migrant routes.

CNH Brands Dominate at Farm Machine 2024 Awards

Innovation & Technology

CNH is proud to have taken home the most medals at the Farm Machine 2024 awards. The awards, formerly known as Machine of the Year, celebrate the best Ag inventions of the season.

Diversity and Inclusivity: Key Drivers of Product Innovation at Mary Kay

Diversity & Inclusion

Empowering, embracing and celebrating women is what Mary Kay does best. We know at the heart of every woman is a unique balance and blend that makes her truly shine, and the same is true for her skin.

Bacardi Launches MARTINI ‘Aperitivo Through the Ages’ on Google Arts & Culture

Diversity & Inclusion

Italian icon MARTINI has announced ‘Aperitivo Through the Ages,’ a unique collaboration with Google Arts & Culture that aims to bring the brand’s rich 160-year heritage to life through a virtual showcase of historical artefacts.

Giving Back to Those Who Serve During the Holiday Season

Social Impact & Volunteering

Aramark volunteers are active in their local communities throughout the year, but the yearning to give back amplifies during the holiday season.

IWBI and GRESB Announce Partnership To Accelerate Social Sustainability

Events, Media & Communications

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) and GRESB announced today a strategic partnership to accelerate social sustainability by improving reporting and disclosure capabilities across key social factors, including health, equity and well-being.

Innovation at Work: The Evolution of Covia’s Industrial Products

Innovation & Technology

The Technical Team at Covia has evolved over the last few years, with a greater focus on future growth and opportunities. To get a better understanding of where Covia is headed, let’s take a closer look at the evolution of our industrial product strategy.