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Sun Shines Bright in Alliant Energy's Iowa Clean Energy Blueprint

Energy

Today, Alliant Energy (NASDAQ: LNT) introduces the Clean Energy Blueprint for Iowa, a path for accelerating their transition to cleaner energy for customers

VF Welcomes New Crew of Associates...Robots

The bots, manufactured by Locus Robotics, create an ergonomic workspace and help support associates by increasing social distancing in response to COVID-19.

Global Voices Consider the Future of Pro Bono

Events, Media & Communications

To help celebrate Pro Bono Week 2020, PYXERA Global is bringing together our global colleagues to share key takeaways from the 2020 virtual Pro Bono Network´s Regional Summits held in Latin America and the Asia Pacific in partnership with the Global Pro Bono Network and the support of the BMW Foundation in Germany.

Putting Purpose into Action: Global Healthcare Access

Health & Healthcare

Medtronic is putting purpose into action. Learn more about our efforts to increase global healthcare access in our FY20 Integrated Performance Report.

Business as “Usual”?

The reality is that we are no longer functioning in the old business-as-usual environment. The pandemic sparked the end of that era, and our “usual” has reached a state of constant evolution.

Global Study Reveals That Healthcare Remains Top of the List When It Comes to Impact Investing

Against the backdrop of a pandemic, healthcare continues to be front and center as the cause that aligns most with personal values or priorities when making an impact investment, according to a new survey by global asset manager American Century Investments. Study results showcasing responses from the United States, United Kingdom and Germany, examined generational and gender-based attitudes toward impact investing and/or environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing.

Manufacturing Unveiled: Sewing at Gildan

Innovation & Technology

After fabric has been cut and prepared during step two of Gildan’s t-shirt-making process, it moves to step three: Sewing.

Third TCFD Status Report Shows Progress & Highlights Need for Greater Climate Related Disclosures and Transparency

Research, Reports & Publications

The Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), established by the Financial Stability Board (FSB), published its 2020 Status Report today.

Corporate Social Investments Continue to Rise, With Average Giving Up 7% in Last Three Years, Industry-Leading Report Finds

Research, Reports & Publications

As the unrivaled leader in benchmarking on corporate social investments, in partnership with companies, Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose® (CECP) found in its annual Giving in NumbersTM: 2020 Edition report that leading corporations are intensifying efforts to meet growing societal needs around the world.

Can a Clean Electricity Standard Rival the Efficiency of a Carbon Price?

Research, Reports & Publications

Lots of the best minds in energy are in hyperdrive these days thinking about what a low-carbon grid looks like and how to get there. In a timely contribution to the field, E3 is out today with a major study of that question, as seen through the lens of PJM, one of the largest electricity markets in North America.

Sticking With Chemistry: Dow Celebrates National Chemistry Week

Events, Media & Communications

We're joining The American Chemical Society for National Chemistry Week and celebrating how "Sticking with Chemistry" changes the world.

ON Semiconductor Furthers Progress Towards the UN Sustainable Development Goals with the Bending Bamboo Program in Vietnam

Sustainable Development Goals

As signatory to the United Nations (UN) Global Compact and a dedicated company committed to helping achieve the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), ON Semiconductor continuously looks for new opportunities to address pressing social and environmental issues.

National Ski Patrol and Subaru Celebrate 25th Year of Partnership

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) and the National Ski Patrol (NSP) today announced they have renewed their partnership for another two years. Subaru is the official vehicle of the National Ski Patrol and this year marks the 25th anniversary of the partnership.

WSP USA Projects Recognized in America’s Transportation Awards Top 12

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

WSP USA had 11 projects receive regional recognition by the America’s Transportation Awards. Four projects are among 12 finalists “credited with making travel across America safer, better, and more accessible to motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians alike.”

Helping Employees Help Each Other

Diversity & Inclusion

Dionis Cochrane knows how to bring out the best in people and inspire them to capitalize on individual strengths when working toward common goals.

The Business Imperative of Enabling Peace and Prosperity

Research, Reports & Publications

Energía para la Paz, a shared value initiative of Grupo Energía Bogotá, has prevented millions of dollars’ worth of cost overruns by contributing to landmine clearing efforts in 11 municipalities across Colombia. Download the report for details.

A Security Expert Takes on Phone Scams and How to Avoid Them During COVID-19

Innovation & Technology

When it comes to identity theft, fraud and cyber threats, Carrie Kerskie has seen it all — and then some.

Lenovo and PMI Commit to Product Transparency, Release Sustainability Scores and Rankings Publicly

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Lenovo and PMI Worldwide participated in the THESIS Index in 2019 and are actively using THESIS data to inform progress on their own goals. The Sustainability Consortium (TSC) and SupplyShift announce today that Lenovo and PMI Worldwide are recommitting to their corporate sustainability goals by publicly releasing their THESIS scores and rankings for the first time.

HACR Leadership Pipeline Program Sponsors Announced for 2020

Events, Media & Communications

PepsiCo and Target to serve as co-host sponsors. Read on to discover more organizations supporting the event.

Mosaic's 2025 ESG Performance Targets - Indigenous Engagement

Diversity & Inclusion

Government & Stakeholder Relations Manager Tyler Hopson and Indigenous Engagement Coordinator Earl Greyeyes explain Mosaic’s 2025 ESG Performance Target on 15% Indigenous representation.

How to Use Challenges to Support Project-Based Learning

Education

Research shows that project-based learning – a type of teaching that focuses on real-world problem solving – promotes student learning across multiple disciplines. Connecting students to global issues in local ways empowers independent solution seekers.