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AllianceBernstein: Carbon Handprint in Fixed Income: The Positive Power of Climate Solutions

As global warming worries approach critical mass, corporate bond investors expect issuers to be part of the solution.

Gen Donates One Million Meals to Fight Food Insecurity

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Gen is taking action and donating more than 1.1 million meals to help feed people in need this December and January. We are donating $172,000, across multiple trusted organizations that have long been fighting insecurity.

Teck Outlines Economic Contributions to Communities and Regions

Research, Reports & Publications

Teck Resources released its annual Economic Contribution Report, outlining how Teck generated $20.1 billion in total economic contribution to global GDP; created or sustained over 214,000 jobs; made payments of $10.4 billion to suppliers; and more.

New Version of Sustainably Grown Standard for Agricultural Crops Published

Environment

SCS Standards today announced the publication of the latest version of its popular sustainability standard, the Certification Standard for Sustainably Grown Agricultural Crops (SCS-001 Version 3.0).

PSE&G Receives Top Honor for Electric Vehicle Charging Program

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Public Service Electric and Gas Company, New Jersey’s largest utility with 2.3 million electric customers and 1.9 million gas customers, received the prestigious 2022 Drive Electric Award – Utility Award from Plug In America for its Clean Energy Future - Electric Vehicle Program.

2022 Was the Tops for Advancing People-First Places

Over the course of 2022, we’ve seen incredible growth in our global movement to transform health and well-being across our buildings, organizations and communities.

The Dulles Chamber of Commerce Minority Small Business Grant Open for Applications Until January 6, 2023

Diversity & Inclusion

The Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce, a 501(c)6, in partnership with America’s Charities, a 501(c)3, has established two funds to help organizations in the Dulles Region.

Cintas Discusses Electric Vehicle and Alternate-Fuel Vehicle Strategy

Energy

Learn more about how Cintas is evaluating the current commercial and what leaders are looking at as technology evolves.

DuPont™ Tyvek® Healthcare Packaging and Freepoint Eco-Systems Partner on Plastics Recycling Pilot Project

Environment

In a recent case study, DuPont™ Tyvek® Healthcare Packaging outlines their work with a U.S. university healthcare system to conduct a healthcare plastics recycling project.

D&I Weekly News Round Up: Fair Chance Hiring, Allyship and More

Welcome to the latest edition of our Diversity & Inclusion News Round-Up.

Moments of Serendipity As Our Teams 'Light the Night'

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The experience was “miraculous” for Asalia, and this story is one of countless from the annual walks that support the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS), with which Bristol Myers Squibb has had a long-standing partnership.

The Future of Sustainable Fashion and Design: Stella McCartney and Lenovo Unveil Winning Concept of Central Saint Martins Design Competition

Responsible Production & Consumption

Lenovo, together with fashion designer and conscious luxury pioneer, Stella McCartney, crowned Central Saint Martins’ MA Design Ceramics, Furniture or Jewellery student, Peter Nasielski, the overall winner of their sustainable design competition.

Preventing Diabetes and Improving Health Outcomes Across New Mexico

Health & Healthcare

With Q4HE’s support, PMS is implementing the New Mexico Diabetes Prevention Action Plan, a comprehensive plan to provide intervention and support services for individuals living with diabetes.

Military Veteran and Home Depot Master Gardener Volunteers To Make a Difference for More than Two Decades

Social Impact & Volunteering

After retiring as a lieutenant colonel from the U.S. Amy, Mark Milia started volunteering to stay busy. He spends his time with the American Red Cross, Team Depot, The Home Depot’s associate volunteer force, and other nonprofit organizations

Owens Corning Earns Place on Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for 13th Consecutive Year

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) has earned a place on the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) for the 13th consecutive year, and on the DJSI North America Index for the fifth consecutive year, with industry-leading assessment scores.

As EPA’s NOx Rules for Heavy-Duty Vehicles Falls Short, Ceres Presses for More Ambitious Emissions Standards

Green Infrastructure

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency acted today to reduce dangerous smog-forming pollutants from trucks, issuing a rule targeting nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions from heavy-duty vehicles.

At MetLife, It's #AllTogetherPossible

We are building a purpose-driven and inclusive culture that energizes employees to make a difference. MetLife's diversity of people commitment ensures our employees are empowered, thriving, and feel like they belong.

Edison International 2021 Sustainability Report: Environmental & Social Justice

Research, Reports & Publications

Edison International is committed to doing our part to support communities that are particularly vulnerable to and face disproportionate economic, social, public health and other effects from climate change and other environmental hazards

Tetra Pak Recognised for Fourth Consecutive Year as Part of CDP 'A List' for Action on Climate Change and Forests

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Tetra Pak has been recognised for leadership in corporate transparency and performance on climate change and forests by global environmental non-profit CDP, securing a place on its prestigious ‘A List’ for the fourth year running.

25,000 Businesses and Counting: HerVenture's Incredible Reach in Vietnam

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Since its inception, with support from Qualcomm® Wireless Reach™ for HerVenture’s launch and expansion, the app has gone from strength to strength.

Climate Talks - Episode 06: Both People and Planet

Environment

What does a sustainable future look like? In this episode, we’re breaking down why a truly sustainable future needs to be not only climate secure, but equitable and just for all.

Western Asset Management Invests in World Bank Sustainable Development Bond for Climate Action

Western Asset Management was the sole investor in a 400 billion Indonesian rupiah-dominated ($25 million U.S. dollar equivalent) 5-year Sustainable Development Bond from the World Bank.

Michael Williams Named Black & Veatch's CFO, Joins Company's Leadership Team

Michael Williams, Black & Veatch’s interim chief financial officer (CFO) since June, has been appointed as the company’s CFO, the global leader in critical infrastructure solutions has announced.

LA Kings Partner With Children’s Hospital Los Angeles To Make the Season Brighter

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

AEG’s LA Kings adopted 30 patients from Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) as part of the club's annual Adopt-A-Family holiday program, which aims to provide local families with an extraordinary holiday season.

Abbott and Easterseals: Every Child Deserves the Best Start in Life

Diversity & Inclusion

From delayed diagnoses to missed opportunities for age-appropriate care, too many children with disabilities – especially children in under-resourced communities – start kindergarten without much-needed support and resources.