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ESG Talk: ESG for SMEs, Startups, and Unicorns

Research, Reports & Publications

This week ESG Talk is chatting about how startups and small and midsize enterprises (SMEs) play a critical role in our global economy and how they can engage in ESG moving forward. Host Mandi McReynolds shares three fundamental principles for startups and SMEs to consider when incorporating ESG into their business strategies.

MacKenzie Scott $15m Gift to VisionSpring Will Help Unlock $1 Billion in Income for Agricultural Workers and Artisans

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

VisionSpring's $70 million initiative, Livelihoods in Focus, will correct the vision of >6 million low-income tea, coffee, cocoa and artisan workers by 2030, unlocking >$1 billion in earning potential in India, Bangladesh, Ghana, Kenya and Uganda.

How a New Black-Owned Tech Ecosystem Is Taking Shape in Tulsa

Diversity & Inclusion

More than 1,700 miles away from Silicon Valley, Tyrance Billingsley II is leading the charge to create a new, global technology hub in his hometown of Tulsa, Oklahoma.

The World Environment Center Presents The Clean Tech Fair

Events, Media & Communications

Join the World Environment Center for this three day event on innovating clean technology with business partners from around the globe.

AB Announces Erin Bigley as Chief Responsibility Officer

Diversity & Inclusion

AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. (NYSE: AB) and AllianceBernstein L.P, a leading global investment management and research firm, announced today Erin Bigley has been named as the firm's Chief Responsibility Officer.

5 Ways Benevity Can Help Businesses During Uncertain Times

Social Impact & Volunteering

With economic uncertainty looming, companies may be considering recession preparation measures and discussing which investments will deliver enough impact to help solve their business challenges.

Expedia Group 2021 Global Impact Report: A Message From...

Research, Reports & Publications

Our collective industry must recognize that we impact the environment with every travel experience we sell. At the same time, travel is one of the biggest economic drivers for many communities throughout the world; we must ensure the future of travel for generations to come.

Thank You Tokyo! Event To Recognise Those Behind Tokyo 2020's Success

A series of sports initiations and a commemorative ceremony taking place in Tokyo on Sunday 16 October 2022 will mark the end of the one-year anniversary of the Olympic and Paralympic Games Tokyo 2020.

Celebrating the Impact of Kohler's Latino/a/x Associates: Samia Ramos

Diversity & Inclusion

What do you look for in a potential employer? For Samia Ramos, it’s state-of-the-art products, market-leading innovation, and most importantly, a commitment to diversity.

LG Celebrates 'ENERGY STAR Day' With Efficiency Home Upgrades

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Commemorating “ENERGY STAR® Day” 2022, LG Electronics USA once again joined forces with Lowe’s and Rebuilding Together to help a deserving local family with energy efficiency upgrades using ENERGY STAR certified LG home appliances.

Good Governance: Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance at International Paper

Sustainable Development Goals

Environmental, social and governance considerations (ESG) are incorporated into our everyday processes to help ensure that we track, analyze and address risks, and operate responsibly and sustainably.

Rockwell Automation Achieves EcoVadis Gold Rating

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

EcoVadis—a provider of business sustainability ratings with a global network of more than 100,000 rated companies—has raised its rating of Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK) to Gold, placing Rockwell in the top 5% of all companies reviewed.

LATINA Style Inc. Recognized Aflac as One of 50 Best Companies for Latinas To Work for in the U.S. for the 23rd Time

Diversity & Inclusion

Aflac has been named to the 2022 LATINA Style 50 Report — The 50 Best Companies for Latinas to Work for in the U.S. The insurer landed at No. 16 on the prestigious list, considered the most respected evaluation of corporate America's career advancement opportunities for Latinas.

KFC Foundation Does Some Finger Lickin' Good by Awarding Half a Million Dollars to 50 Community Non-profits

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KFC restaurants nominated non-profits across the country to receive grants to make projects on their wish list come true through the Kentucky Fried Wishes program

Eaton Receives 2022 Automotive News PACEpilot Recognition

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Intelligent power management company Eaton announced its Breaktor® circuit protection technology was named a 2022 Automotive News PACEpilot Innovation to Watch at the awards ceremony on Sept. 19.

Nasdaq OneReport Receives the First GRI Certification for New ESG Reporting Standards

Research, Reports & Publications

Nasdaq OneReport, an ESG reporting software that helps clients efficiently navigate and publish their ESG data to various stakeholders, is the first to receive GRI Certification for the revised Universal Standards released in the fall of 2021.

T. Rowe Price Collaborates With Climate Vault to Neutralize Carbon Footprint of Employee Business Travel

To neutralize its associates’ business travel emissions, the firm has begun a collaboration with Climate Vault, a nonprofit that, on T. Rowe Price’s behalf, will purchase and “vault” carbon allowances from government-regulated “cap and trade” compliance markets.

Application Period Opens for $1.5 Million Edison Scholars Program

Education

High school seniors with big dreams who want to make a difference in the world through the study of science, technology, engineering or math (STEM) are invited to become Edison Scholars.

Diversity and Collaboration Build Value for Paper Industry

Diversity & Inclusion

Consumers expect the right quality, at the right value, with the right care for the environment. Every day.

The Country Music Association Partners With Discovery Education To Launch Impactful New STEAM Program for Students and Educators

Education

The Country Music Association—the premier membership trade association of the Country Music industry—and Discovery Education—the worldwide EdTech leader whose state-of-the-art digital platform supports learning wherever it takes place

Energy Star Day: Tips for Saving Energy at Home

Energy

Higher fuel and electricity prices don’t have to turn into higher energy bills. Take low or no cost steps to use less energy. When replacing old equipment or upgrading your home, look for the ENERGY STAR label.

Latino Representation in Video Content Drives Bingeability

Diversity & Inclusion

The importance of representation in media can’t be overstated. Among Hispanics, for example, 56% say they’re more likely to watch content when it features someone from their identity group.

Extreme Event Attribution: What We Can Say About The Link Between Hurricane Ian and Climate Change

Environment

Climate change didn't cause Hurricane Ian, but it could have made it worse.

Water Utilities Set the Pace in Race To Reduce Carbon Emissions

Green Infrastructure

More than 80 water and wastewater utilities worldwide have set net-zero and climate-neutrality targets.