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FedEx and the Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Summit

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

FedEx supports the Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Summit one of the nation’s largest gatherings of African American business owners in the U.S.

Watch: ConferMED Brings More Equitable Access to Specialty Care with Grant from Quest Diagnostics Foundation

Health & Healthcare

ConferMED, one of the nation’s leading eConsult companies, was recently awarded a grant from the Quest Diagnostics Foundation to address a leading cause of health inequity: lack of access to specialty care.

Report Shows Challenges of 2022 Didn’t Slow Action on Global Issues by Consumer Goods Companies

Research, Reports & Publications

The Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF’s) 2022 annual report demonstrates tangible progress in addressing some of the global challenges facing the industry such as food waste, plastic pollution, deforestation and human rights challenges

Private Foundations in the Foundation Office at Fifth Third Bank Announce More Than $6.5 Million in 2022 Grants

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Nine private family foundations in The Foundation Office at Fifth Third Bank, National Association, announced grants totaling more than $6.5 million in 2022.

Kohler x Undaunted: Polar Explorer Robert Swan Reaches South Pole on Antarctic Expedition

Energy

Robert Swan, OBE, arrived safely at Geographic South Pole on Jan. 10, 2023, successfully completing his 2023 Undaunted Expedition across the Antarctic landmass to the Geographic South Pole relying solely on renewable energy sources sponsored by Kohler.

How ESG Strategy Creates an Advantage for Startups

ESG

A powerful differentiator for startups is earning an ESG rating. This rating assesses an organization’s environmental, social, and governance performance. Achieving this rating does take some effort on the part of the business, but in the end, the effort pays dividends.

Which Is More Sustainable: Stainless Steel or Single-Use Systems?

Responsible Production & Consumption

When comparing the sustainability of stainless steel and single-use equipment for pharma manufacturing, it’s important to perform a comprehensive evaluation, which is most effective at the design’s onset.

Mississippi Power, Forrest County Agricultural High School Celebrate State's First Electric School Bus in Operation

Green Infrastructure

Representatives from Mississippi Power and Forrest County Agricultural High School held a ribbon-cutting ceremony as the first electric school bus in the state of Mississippi began operating today in Brooklyn.

2023 Outlook: Global ESG

Although fossil fuels are hard to quit, energy security fuels the green transition, climate commitments and carbon pricing. And, after the Great Resignation, employee-friendly companies gain a competitive advantage.

Special Thomson Reuters Report - ESG: The SEC Point of View

Research, Reports & Publications

In this 18-page report, exclusively written by Thomson Reuters, gain insights on the upcoming SEC regulations and what they mean for business.

Adam Minter: The Promise of Autonomous Vehicles for Rural America

Energy

This week on Sea Change Radio, we speak with author and Bloomberg Opinion columnist @AdamMinter about the world of autonomous vehicles to examine the impact autonomous vehicles might have on rural America https://www.cchange.net/2023/01/03/minter/

Six New Companies Join Workforce and Justice Alliance

Diversity & Inclusion

Six new companies have joined the Workforce and Justice Alliance (WJA), a groundbreaking coalition of businesses dedicated to supporting criminal justice reform measures that will expand the workforce and increase equitable hiring across the country.

Preparing for the Future: Building Climate Resilience for Your Business

Nasdaq understands that each company has its own set of considerations, and we prepared to partner at each stage of their journey towards climate and financial resilience. Our goal at Nasdaq is to help our community build resilience and trust.

The 5–9 Series: Meet Sarah Smith

Diversity & Inclusion

At GoDaddy, when we say human first — we truly mean it. Our people are our biggest asset, so understanding their needs is vital, be it within or outside of work.

HanesBrands Recognized for Sustainability Leadership, Earning A- Scores in Both Climate Change and Water Security From CDP

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

HanesBrands has been recognized with an A- score on the global CDP annual sustainability disclosures across two key areas of environmental impact – climate change and water security.

Black & Veatch’s Ajay Kasarabada Appointed to Transportation Energy Partners Board of Directors

Ajay Kasarabada, Associate Vice President and Director of Environmental Solutions for Black & Veatch, is now a member of the board of directors for U.S. nonprofit Transportation Energy Partners (TEP).

New Research Shows Legislation To Boycott ESG May Cost State Taxpayers Up to $700 Million in Excess Payments

Environment

As several states consider new anti-sustainable investing initiatives, new analysis shows taxpayers in six states could have been on the hook for up to $700 million in excess interest payments, if restrictions on sustainable investing had been in place.

Aramark Named to Newsweek's 2023 List of America's Most Responsible Companies

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

In recognition of its commitment to doing great things for people and the planet, Aramark was recently named to @Newsweek’s 2023 list of America’s Most Responsible Companies.

The Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility Returns to the World Economic Forum in Davos to Join the Dialogue on Diversity

Diversity & Inclusion

The Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR) will make the case for The Power of Hispanic Inclusion™ in Corporate America on the world stage with its participation in the 2023 World Economic Forum perimeter events in Davos, Switzerland.

The Home Depot Premieres Documentary Film “Hope Builds,” Offering Behind-the-Scenes Look at Natural Disasters and What It Takes To Rebuild

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Home Depot, in partnership with Imagine Entertainment, today premiered “Hope Builds,” a new documentary detailing the devastating effects of natural disasters on communities nationwide and the human spirit that compels people to help each other rebuild. 

Webinar: Risk, Compliance, and ESG

Events, Media & Communications

Join KPMG and Workiva on Thursday, February 23 for a free webinar exploring hot topics in audit, risk, and compliance. Attendees will learn how to enable collaboration between teams and apply lessons learned from SOX as they prepare for ESG regulation. 

Franklin Templeton Employees Spread Joy and Kindness during Holiday Season

Social Impact & Volunteering

Franklin Templeton employees demonstrate their generosity and compassion all year long. This holiday season, employees showed their support for those in need by getting involved in various projects from the firm’s offices around the globe.

KeyBank Makes $150,000 Grant in Support of Create Common Good’s Job Skills Training Program

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KeyBank has awarded a $150,000 grant to Create Common Good (CCG), a non-profit organization that prepares at-risk adults in Idaho to be successful in food service careers. The KeyBank grant will allow Create Common Good to expand its ServSafe Training career-prep program.

Utilizing Fleet Data Boosts Efficiency, Saves Money

Innovation & Technology

Boosting efficiency to manage costs, optimize paid labor and maintain vehicle performance is a key lever fleet managers have to pull when it comes to finding success in the fluctuating fleet marketplace. Data can help.

Trust in Tech Has Eroded: Here Are 3 Ways To Rebuild It

Innovation & Technology

My company, like many others, believes that there’s great promise in blockchain technology to build more efficient financial instruments and payments systems. But none of it is possible without trust first.