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“Starting a business is especially difficult for women in a male-dominated society like Pakistan,” Fariha Irfan, a small-business owner in Rawalpindi told me when I met her earlier this year. “At every step we need men to assist us, whether that’s our husbands or our brothers.”

Unlocking Accountability for the Just Transition: Revised GRI Climate Change and Energy Standards

Energy

The GRI North America team made a significant impact at GreenBiz24 this year, including hosting a side event and moderating a panel.

How Menu Hacks Landed Shift Lead Antonia a Spot in Taco Bell’s Menu Blast

At Taco Bell, our Brand Values (Be Fan-Led, Be People-First, Be Fearless, Be Different) are found and reflected in everything we do. This season, we’re highlighting core value #1, Be Fan-Led.

Albertsons Companies’ Mid-Atlantic Division Celebrates Lunar New Year

Diversity & Inclusion

Albertsons’ Mid-Atlantic Division recently hosted in-store celebrations in Acme and Safeway stores to honor Lunar New Year.

Aisha Bowe on Supporting Women Leaders in STEM: “You Are a Mentor the Moment You Think You Are”

Diversity & Inclusion

Logitech’s Women Who Master series celebrates the achievements of women leaders in STEM. This installment tells the story of Aisha Bowe, former aerospace engineer and current CEO of two tech companies, who has unique insights into guiding the next generation of STEM women.

Gildan Included in CDP’s Leadership Band and in S&P Global’s Sustainability Yearbook

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Montreal, Friday, February 16, 2024 – Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL: TSX and NYSE) (“Gildan” or the “Company”) is pleased to share that it has been included in CDP’s Leadership band for its 2023 climate change disclosures for the fourth time.

Paramount Introduces a New Employee Resource Group: Adapt

Diversity & Inclusion

During the second annual Summit on Disability, Paramount proudly shared the launch of its newest employee resource group: Adapt.

Collaborative Value Creation in ESG

Research, Reports & Publications

Mandi McReynolds looks back on her conversation on the value of collaboration in ESG with Noel Kinder, chief sustainability officer at Nike, and Brian Matt, head of ESG advisory at the New York Stock Exchange.

Celebrating Black Excellence: Amplifying Our Partners’ Voices

Diversity & Inclusion

As we celebrate Black History Month, we’re reminded of the strength, resilience, and exceptional achievements of the Black community. This month provides an opportunity to listen and learn from the narratives that have shaped history and continue to influence our present.

Regions Celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month

Events, Media & Communications

Regions is dedicated to continuous learning in a variety of areas, including how we the bank can support individuals with disabilities. A great example is a recent program executed by the Birmingham DEI Network honoring National Disability Employment Awareness Month.

KeyBank Celebrates Opening of New, Full-Service Branch in Erie, PA, Grant To Support a Local Non-Profit

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KeyBank held a grand opening and ribbon cutting for its new, full-service, state-of-the-art branch in Erie, PA. The new Downtown Erie branch is located at 1401 State Street and several leaders from KeyBank and Erie attended the celebration.

Eaton Breaks Ground on New Manufacturing Facility in the Dominican Republic, Increasing Supply of Fuses Vital to Global Energy Transition and Electrification

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Intelligent power management company Eaton is opening a new assembly plant in Santiago de los Caballeros, the company’s fifth manufacturing site in the Dominican Republic, to meet growing customer demand for its fuses.

Taco Bell Black History Month Spotlight: Jeff W.

Diversity & Inclusion

February in the U.S. is dedicated to acknowledging and honoring the history of Black Americans and celebrating their contributions to the economy, culture, arts and society.

SAP Goes the Distance With EV Fleet Digitalization

Sustainable Development Goals

Electric vehicles (EVs) are transforming the mobility experience in corporate fleet management. A great example is the partnership between Mercedes-Benz and SAP where the companies are both customers and vendors to each other.

Verizon Named on America’s Most JUST Companies List for 7th Time

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

We’re *just* a little excited to be in the top 25 of the 2024 Rankings of America’s Most JUST Companies.

Five Steps To Tap IIJA Infrastructure Grant Funding

Green Infrastructure

Securing IIJA funding is slower and more complicated than originally thought but you can still access funds with the proper strategic plan.

Greening the Garden State Through Tree Planting and Education

Social Impact & Volunteering

Every spring and fall, hundreds of volunteers sign up to join the NJ Tree Foundation in various tree planting efforts across the state. While planting new trees is an obvious goal and priority for the organization, Zipse stresses the importance of caring for existing trees.

O-I Advances Sustainability of its Operations in Veauche, France

Responsible Production & Consumption

O-I Glass, Inc. plans to install a waste heat recovery system at its Veauche, France operations. Heat recovered from the facility’s glassmaking furnace will feed a new internal energy distribution network and will supply up to 94 percent of the plant’s heating needs.

CSRHub Enhances Platform With IAF CertSearch's Accredited Certification Data

CSRHub partners with IAF CertSearch to see the impact accredited certifications have on a public company's ESG rating.

CNH Expands Agricultural Solutions to El Salvador With CEMCOL

Innovation & Technology

New Holland, a brand of CNH, has expanded its network to El Salvador with CEMCOL, its official distributor in Honduras. On January 17th, they inaugurated the doors of their premises, located in San Salvador.

Attacks in Rafah Jeopardize Gaza Humanitarian Response

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Airstrikes in Rafah have prevented families from accessing healthcare, food, clean water, and humanitarian aid.

How Inclusion Empowers the Next Generation of STEM Professionals

Diversity & Inclusion

Grounded in its vision of providing smarter technology for all, Lenovo remains committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive talent pipeline, so everyone, regardless of ability, has the opportunity to pursue a career in STEM.

FSSC 24000 Achieves SSCI Recognition

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF) Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) is pleased to announce that Foundation FSSC has successfully completed the SSCI Benchmarking process and achieved SSCI Recognition for their FSSC 24000 Scheme.

Homes of the Future: Getting More Comfortable With Artificial Intelligence

Innovation & Technology

Innovators across multiple industries are using artificial intelligence to help systems operate smarter and more efficiently. What does this mean for the future of sustainable homes? Joel Gouker, director of innovation at Trane Technologies, explains.

KeyBank to Participate in Home Ownership Seminar in Buffalo

Events, Media & Communications

KeyBank will take part in MMB Realty’s Group’s Home Ownership Seminar in Buffalo, NY. KeyBank will be offering advice and details on products and assistance programs available to homebuyers.