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Covestro to Host Virtual Youth Climate Summit During COP26

Sustainable Development Goals

At the same time as world leaders gather at the United Nations’ annual climate change conference (COP26) in Glasgow, Scotland, the first week of November, Covestro LLC will host a free, virtual climate summit for U.S. high school students

Rockwell Automation's Latinx Employees Leave Their Mark

Diversity & Inclusion

As National Hispanic Heritage Month concludes this week, several Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK) employees reflected on this year’s theme, “Deja tu Huella” or “Leave Your Mark.”

Pro Bono Week 2021: Doubling Our Impact

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Taproot Foundation is striving to double our community's average weekly social impact by forging 100+ pro bono connections during Pro Bono Week (October 24-30).

Fifth Third Bank, Accion Opportunity Fund to Host Fireside Chat on Resources, Options for Small Businesses

Fifth Third Bank and Accion Opportunity Fund will host a fireside chat on Oct. 27 on the state of small business – specifically for entrepreneurs of color – and actions that can be taken to help ensure a successful recovery after the pandemic.

Asset Servicing at Northern Trust

Our asset servicing business is committed to supporting the efforts of our institutional clients to meet sustainable investment goals by giving them access to ESG insights.

Addressing Housing Affordability With Access to Homeownership

Affordable homeownership is not the capstone of economic well-being, it is the cornerstone. Here is how we make it happen...

5G Energy Consumption: What's the Impact of 5G NR in Real Networks?

Energy

The ultra-lean design of 5G NR can drastically decrease network-energy consumption compared to any previous cellular standard, including 4G LTE.

Distinguished University Forests and Unique Innovator of FSC-Certified Cutlery, Among FSC® Leadership Award Winners

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Third-party sustainability certification body SCS Global Services (SCS) is proud to announce award winners of the Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC) 2021 Leadership Awards, which recognizes excellence in responsible forestry and the use of FSC certified products. Among 21 winners are three SCS certified organizations – Yale Forests, Swanton Pacific Ranch, and Ecotensil.

Xylem Calls on Water Sector to Join “Race to Zero” Emissions Commitment

Environment

The encouragement comes after last month’s announcement that Xylem had formalized its commitment to achieve net zero carbon emissions across its value chain before 2050*.

Keysight Employee Reflects on Hispanic Contributions Throughout History During Hispanic Heritage Month

Diversity & Inclusion

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month 2021, Keysight Technologies employee Sal Varela reflects on Hispanic contributions throughout history.

Sesame Workshop and the PSEG Foundation Launch New Little Neighbors Resources to Help Children and Families Build Strong, Caring Communities

Sesame Workshop and the PSEG Foundation are launching Little Neighbors: Building a Better World Together, new bilingual resources featuring beloved Sesame Street friends to support young children and their families in building happy, healthy futures for their neighborhoods and communities.

GoDaddy's New Season of “Made in America” Highlights Phoenix Entrepreneurs' Journey of Struggles and Success

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

GoDaddy has launched the third season of its award-winning series: Made in America. This series raises awareness about entrepreneur challenges, showcases those successfully making their way, and shines a light on inclusive entrepreneurship.

Recycle Week: How Our Comcast Employees Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

Environment

Comcast believes in protecting the environment where our customers and employees live and work—it’s one of the company’s key commitments—so we have a sustainable planet now and in the future.

KeyBank Continues Community Development Lending and Investment Expansion in the Northeast With the Appointment of Franz Hewitt

Events, Media & Communications

KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment (CDLI) has appointed Franz Hewitt as a relationship manager to expand its community development lending and investment activity in the Northeast.

Team BMS Moves for Minutes to Benefit Special Olympics

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Bristol Myers Squibb will donate $1 million to Special Olympics as part of the company’s global workforce charity event, BMS for Community.

Duke Energy Commits Nearly $500,000 in Grants to Organizations That Preserve, Enhance South Carolina's Natural Resources

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Duke Energy Foundation has awarded nearly $500,000 in grants to 16 South Carolina organizations that will fund wildlife conservation efforts, environmental projects and educational programs across the state.

5 Ways That Cisco is Doing Its Part to #BeCyberSmart

Innovation & Technology

Cisco supports Cybersecurity Awareness Month as it continues to raise awareness about the importance of cybersecurity in the United States and other nations around the world.

Eliminating the 'Paper Trail'

Environment

A pilot program at Whirlpool Corporation is taking thousands of pages of literature that has traditionally been included in packaging for its products

Chevron, Gevo Announce Intent to Pursue Sustainable Aviation Fuel Investment

Green Infrastructure

Chevron U.S.A., and Gevo, Inc. announce a letter of intent to jointly invest in building and operating one or more new facilities that would process inedible corn to produce sustainable aviation fuel, which can lower the lifecycle carbon intensity of fuels used in the aviation industry.

Divine Chocolate Launches New Branding to Highlight Best-in-Class Ethical and Sustainable Cocoa Sourcing

Sustainable Development Goals

Fairtrade America is pleased to announce that its long-time partner, Divine Chocolate, has unveiled a fresh new look that highlights the chocolate maker’s social mission to empower farmers and consumers

Whole Cities Foundation Awards 59 Community First Grants to Support More Equitable and Sustainable Local Food Systems

Whole Cities Foundation, a nonprofit broadening community access to fresh food and nutrition education, announced today that this fall it will award 59 Community First Grants to locally led nonprofit organizations in the U.S. and Vancouver, British Columbia.

Trane Technologies Named One of the World's Best Employers by Forbes

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Trane Technologies plc (NYSE:TT), a global climate innovator, has been named to the Forbes list of the World’s Best Employers 2021.

Stanley Black & Decker and Eastman Partner To Create Power Tools with a Sustainable Focus

Responsible Production & Consumption

BLACK+DECKER, a Stanley Black & Decker brand, will be releasing a new product line, reviva, offering the brand’s first sustainability-led power tools that utilize Eastman’s Tritan Renew copolyester.