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Northern Trust Hosts Rise Against Hunger for Chicago Community Packing Event

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

We were thrilled to host Rise Against Hunger at our office this week for their Chicago Community Packing event in celebration of their 25th Anniversary.

Optimizing Energy Management at FedEx Facilities

Sustainable Development Goals

We aim to continuously improve the sustainability, reduce the environmental impact, and increase the efficiency of our more than 5,000 air and ground hubs, local stations, freight service centers, and retail locations.

Cainiao Teams Up With Proctor & Gamble To Develop Green Supply Chain

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Cainiao Group, the logistics arm of Alibaba Group, signed a cooperation agreement with consumer goods company Procter & Gamble (P&G) this week to create an AI-powered supply chain.

Edison International 2022 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Report: Creating Greater Accountability in DEI

Social Impact & Volunteering

SCE BRGs and Edison Energy ERGs play a large role in putting DEI at the heart of our culture.

Philadelphia Eagles and Tork Team Up Once Again on “Tackle Hygiene With Every Catch” Campaign

Health & Healthcare

For the third consecutive season, the Philadelphia Eagles are teaming up with Tork, the Essity professional hygiene brand headquartered in Philadelphia, to kick off the 2023 “Tackle Hygiene with Every Catch” campaign.

Prepare Your Nonprofit’s Holiday Giving Campaign

Events, Media & Communications

Register for Taproot's August 31 webinar to learn how your nonprofit can stand out during the crowded holiday fundraising season.

Expansion Nationwide to 150 RNG Sites Are in the Plan

Energy

On episode 184 of The Green Insider, Neil Smith, CEO of Vanguard Renewables, discusses food waste, manure, landfill, carbon accounting, natural gas prices, and the carbon intensity (CI) score.

How The World’s Largest Peer-to-Peer Car Sharing Service Went Carbon Neutral

Innovation & Technology

With a fleet of more than 330,000 vehicles, 3.1 million active guests, and availability in more than 11,000+ cities, Turo has become an industry disruptor in the peer-to-peer car sharing space, offering a modern alternative to traditional car rental agencies.

Meet Jamie Fintz, Art Director, Marketing, Walgreens

In August of 2017, my whole life changed. I was hit by a car while walking in a crosswalk in Tel Aviv, Israel.

Building a Brighter Future: Back-to-School Season Begins for The Home Depot Foundation’s Path to Pro Students

Education

Just as the remaining summer days are winding down, a new season of learning arrives. In partnership with SkillPointe Foundation, The Home Depot’s Path to Pro program is redefining the back-to-school experience, equipping students with the essential tools.

Own Your Career Podcast — Have Confidence in Yourself: Meet Geoffrey Brown

Diversity & Inclusion

Hello, and welcome to the Own Your Career Podcast. My name is Janelle Jordan, and I’m a Program Manager on our Talent, Performance, and Engagement Team, and I am so excited to be here with you. Throughout this series, you will hear inspiring interviews with employees.

“Greenhushing” Is a Dangerous Step Backwards for Consumers

Responsible Production & Consumption

In the latest blog post, the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) features Sandra Capponi, Co-founder of Good on You and Board Advisor at the SAC, who discusses greenhushing and the risk it poses to achieving greater transparency, and ultimately driving greater action.

The “Future” of the Climate Change Crisis Is Here Today – Whether U.S. Politicos Agree or Not

Events, Media & Communications

As we prepare this issue of the Sustainability Newsletter, we cannot look away from six facts.

AMD Showcases How Innovation and Partnerships Advance Corporate Responsibility

AMD (NASDAQ: AMD) today released its annual Corporate Responsibility (CR) Report, detailing progress toward goals spanning environmental sustainability; digital impact; supply chain responsibility; and diversity, belonging and inclusion.

How a Mini Food Creator, a Pepper Farming Duo, and Other Iowans Are Accelerating Their Businesses

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Drake University Business Clinic has helped budding entrepreneurs around Iowa develop their business plans.

Chemours New Johnsonville Featured in the U.S. Department of Energy Road Show Series for Decarbonization Efforts

Energy

Decarbonizing America’s buildings, homes, and plants is critical in the fight against climate change.

KeyBank Invests $800,000 in Legal Aid Society of Cleveland

KeyBank announced an investment of $800,000 in The Legal Aid Society of Cleveland to increase meaningful access to courts and government agencies and access to justice for people with low-income.

The Global Rise of Healthy Building Policy

Health & Healthcare

The past few years in the United States have seen remarkable progress in the adoption and implementation of healthy building policies.

Challenging Ourselves To Lead in Sustainable Energy

Energy

Our commitment to sustainability means striving to create shared value with our stakeholders - empowering people to achieve more, contributing to progress in our communities and protecting the environment we all share.

Sands Extends Capacity-Building Support for the Asian Community Development Council

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Las Vegas Sands announced it has donated $175,000 to the Asian Community Development Council (ACDC), building on the company’s Sands Cares partnership with the leading nonprofit organization serving the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community in Southern Nevada.

Bayer: How Innovative Farmers Are Tailoring Their Crop Protection

Environment

When it comes to raising crops, protecting them through harvest is often the toughest part of the job.

Duke Energy Awards $1 Million in Grants To Support Community Assistance Programs Across North Carolina

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

As North Carolina communities continue to feel financial strain from the rising cost of basic needs, the Duke Energy Foundation is providing $1 million to support nonprofits dedicated to serving low-income communities.

TCS 2023 Digital Empowers Annual Report Explores Potential of Technology To Advance Belonging

Diversity & Inclusion

Advancing inclusion and belonging in meaningful ways requires a highly intentional use of digital technology, according to the most recent report published by Digital Empowers, Tata Consultancy Services’ corporate social responsibility thought leadership program.

New Benchmark Analysis of U.S. Banks Reveals Inconsistencies Between Climate Goals and Climate Lobbying Practices

Research, Reports & Publications

A new benchmark analysis of 13 of the largest banks operating in the United States reveals significant inconsistencies between the banks’ public climate commitments and their direct and indirect climate lobbying practices.

Middle School Student Pioneers VR Video for Future Utility Workers

Education

Grace Lester, now 14, attended the Verizon Innovative Learning STEM Achievers program at Big Sandy Community and Technical College in eastern Kentucky two years ago.