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SAP at UNGA 77: Driving Positive Business Transformation for People and Planet

Sustainable Development Goals

The 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 77) will be held September 13-27 at the UN headquarters in New York City.

NRG Energy 2021 Sustainability Report: Sustainable Finance

Research, Reports & Publications

In August 2021, NRG issued an additional $1.1 BN of sustainability-linked bonds (SLBs) on the back of its landmark 2019 and 2020 sustainability-linked issuances.

DSG Teammate Jennifer Ayers Continues Hitting the Right Notes for Mental Health Awareness

Health & Healthcare

All of our mental health stories, whether they play out on the big screen courtesy of a Hollywood film or are discussed within a small circle of our loved ones, are equally important and deserve to be told.

Invest or Divest in Oil, Gas & Coal Companies? - State & City Pension Plans Are the Battleground

Events, Media & Communications

Consider the influence of the public sector employee retirement systems in the capital markets: the almost 6,000 pension plans cover about 15 million workers and families and manage about $4.5 trillion in assets of various classes.

Why Resilient Grasslands Are Unsung Heroes in the Fight Against Climate Change

Environment

Whether they’re savannahs, prairies, or steppes, Earth’s grasslands are heroes in the fight against climate change — no matter what you call them.

Community Health Center Hosts Health and Fun Fair in Chicago

Health & Healthcare

The Christian Community Health Center (CCHC) recently hosted a Health and Fun Fair in Chicago.

Fair Trade USA™ Recognized With Sustainability Award

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The Business Intelligence Group recognized Fair Trade USA™ with a Sustainability Leadership Award in the 2022 Sustainability Awards program.

Toya Pollard: 'You Can Really Make a Difference.'

Diversity & Inclusion

Small decisions build up to big life moments, discovered Toya Pollard.

Illumina Genomics Forum To Feature Diverse Lineup of Visionary Global Leaders

Health & Healthcare

Illumina, a global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies, announced the release of the full agenda for its inaugural Illumina Genomics Forum.

Mattie Jones Hollowell Named As KeyBank Corporate Responsibility Officer for Northeast Ohio and Toledo Markets

Diversity & Inclusion

KeyBank announced Mattie Jones Hollowell has been named Corporate Responsibility Officer for its Northeast Ohio and Toledo markets.

WSJ Pro Sustainable Business Forum

From regulators to the board, stakeholders are demanding businesses deliver on their sustainability goals.

Children's Safe Drinking Water Program Reaches 20 Billion Liter Milestone

Environment

Clean water is often taken for granted, but with over 770 million people lacking access to clean drinking water globally, clean water isn’t a reality for all.

Sunrise Wind Invests $300,000 To Train Capital Region Workers for Union Construction Careers in Clean Energy

Energy

Sunrise Wind announced it will commit $300,000 to recruit and train workers in Albany’s South End neighborhood for union construction careers critical to the clean energy transition.

Couple Finds Personalized Pain Relief in Identical Devices

Health & Healthcare

Jay and Sandra Aldrich experienced chronic pain for different reasons, but found relief in the same Medtronic therapy.

From the Fifth Third Bancorp 2021 ESG Report: Purchasing 100% Renewable Power

Energy

Fifth Third recognizes the importance of the transition to renewable energy and has been increasing its use of renewable power since 2010.

Baker Hughes Announces Simplified Organization To Enhance Profitability and Position for Growth

These changes will simplify operations, enhance profitability, and drive growth, meeting customer needs and producing solutions in the rapidly evolving energy and industrial markets.

Watch: NortonLifeLock's ESG Report Highlights

Research, Reports & Publications

Last week, we released our 2022 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report, demonstrating how we create an authentic and tangible impact in our workplace, communities, and world. Today, we are releasing a video featuring NortonLifeLock executives, leaders, and employees highlighting their 2022 efforts.

Olympic Movement Steps Up Climate Action, Announces Network of Olympic Forests

Environment

The Olympic Movement is increasing its commitment to fight climate change and preserve the natural environment by creating the Olympic Forest Network – an initiative driven by National Olympic Committees.

D&I Weekly News Round Up: Discrimination, LGBTQ+ and More

Diversity & Inclusion

Today we are talking about psychological safety at work, young workers and presenteeism, a software changing accents, and Singapore decriminalizing gay sex.

How Qualcomm Is Helping To Foster a More Inclusive Patent Ecosystem for All Inventors

Innovation & Technology

The story of engineering breakthroughs by Qualcomm Incorporated and its affiliated companies – and the wireless revolution they’ve made possible.

Stewards of Life Out Here: Supply Chain

Research, Reports & Publications

Tractor Supply contracts with vendors to obtain high-quality products from a variety of countries across the globe.

Paramount Releases 2021-2022 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report

Research, Reports & Publications

Paramount Global released its third annual ESG Report with the goal of advancing the company’s ESG strategy and highlighting progress in 3 focus areas: On-Screen Content & Social Impact; Workforce & Culture; and Sustainable Production & Operations.

Volunteers in Europe Pack Food Boxes for Ukrainian Refugees

Social Impact & Volunteering

Recently, FedEx collaborated with Rise Against Hunger, an international hunger relief nonprofit, to provide food boxes containing a two-week, one-person supply of shelf stable food to Ukrainian refugees.

Boston Scientific Employees Open Hearts and Homes to Ukrainian Refugees

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

He and his Polish colleagues have helped provide housing for hundreds of Ukrainian refugee families – and joined the efforts of Boston Scientific colleagues across the globe who have been moved to support Ukrainian relief efforts.