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Trane Technologies Wins Reuters 2021 Responsible Business Award for Business Transformation

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Trane Technologies plc (NYSE:TT), a global climate innovator, has been named the winner of the Business Transformation Award, as announced at this year’s Reuters Responsible Business Awards event.

Making It Real: olam food ingredients (ofi) Launches New Brand to Underline Its Customer Proposition

Research, Reports & Publications

olam food ingredients (“ofi”), a global leader in natural and sustainable food ingredients and solutions, has just revealed its new brand. The identity taps into themes and colors which reflect ofi’s ability to drive innovation in all areas of its business to deliver more growth and impact for customers.

Sustainability With Substance, Not Sustainability by Numbers

Sustainable Development Goals

Ninety One, an active global investment manager, has published its third annual Global Environment Impact Report, which provides a detailed analysis of what we call the “sustainability attribution” for every holding within the Global Environment portfolio – an assessment of each company’s contribution to a greener cleaner future, evidence of their positive environmental impact and the appraisal of other ESG considerations.

Fifth Third Bank Pledges $20M for East Tampa Neighborhood Development

The largely Black community will be the beneficiary of loans, private equity, and philanthropic support to transform East Tampa.

Aerogarden Expands STEM Opportunities for Students With National Farm to School Network Through the Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

With the goal of connecting more students to the wonders and science of hydroponic gardening, AeroGarden is helping to expand the GroMoreGood Hydroponic Garden Project now in year three.

We're Proud to Stand Up for You, Charlie!

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Charlie is not your average 11-year-old. He's a bone cancer survivor who simply can't get enough of aviation.

United Invites MileagePlus Members to Donate Miles to Help Afghanistan Evacuee Aid Efforts

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

In September United directly supported the Department of Defense and its mission to transport Afghan evacuees to the U.S.

Caesars Entertainment's Corporate Social Responsibility Report Highlights ESG Achievements

Research, Reports & Publications

Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR) ("Caesars"), the largest casino-entertainment company in the United States, today launched its 2020 – 2021 Corporate Social Responsibility report.

3Degrees and New Energy One Bring Idaho Biogas-Based Electricity to California Electric Vehicles

Environment

New Energy One announced today the completed transaction of negative Carbon Intensity (CI) electricity supply from their Idaho-based dairy digester facility for use in electric vehicles in California.

Esri Partners With The Ray to Map Solar Energy Hot Spots

Green Infrastructure

Research published by Webber Energy Group at the UT Austin with The Ray, documents the efficiency, economic, societal, and environmental benefits of installing solar arrays on interstate right-of-way land.

Lenovo Launches 5th Annual Global Month of Service

Social Impact & Volunteering

September 2021 marks Lenovo’s 5th annual Love on Global Month of Service, inviting employees in 66 countries to make a positive impact in their communities, in alignment with Lenovo Foundation’s mission to empower underrepresented populations.

Ken's Krew: Championing Ability and Enabling Success

Ken’s Krew is an organization that started in 1997 with support from Ken Langone, Home Depot co-founder.

A Career in Cybersecurity is for Everyone

Diversity & Inclusion

It's Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and NortonLifeLock Cares is working to build awareness about the wide range of cybersecurity job opportunities that are open to everyone and the many paths to enter our exciting career field.

Cristiano Amon at IAA Mobility 2021: How 5G Is Driving Connected Automotive Intelligence

Innovation & Technology

Digital platforms are moving us into a new era of connected transportation, and Qualcomm Technologies’ breakthrough inventions are helping transform vehicles as we know them.

Whole Planet Foundation Launches 2021 Poverty Is Unnecessary Project

In 2005, Whole Foods Market launched Whole Planet Foundation, its non-profit dedicated to global poverty alleviation through microcredit in countries around the world where the company sources products.

Fifth Third Collaborates with Enterprise Community Partners to Transform Avondale in Cincinnati with $20 Million Investment

Fifth Third intends to commit up to $20 million in lending, investments and philanthropic support, including grants from the Fifth Third Foundation to Avondale.

$2M Grant to UNC-Chapel Hill Program Will Rebuild, Fortify Local Economies Across North Carolina and Beyond

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Truist Foundation awards $2 million grant to UNC-Chapel Hill to support equitable economic development for communities hit hard by COVID-19 pandemic.

Stellantis and National Business League Commence Pilot for Nation's First Black Supplier Development Program

Diversity & Inclusion

Stellantis and the National Business League (NBL) today commenced their pilot of the groundbreaking National Black Supplier Development Program.

Eldorado Gold Breaks New Ground by Cultivating Insightful Leaders

As part of our commitment to building safe, inclusive and innovative operations, Eldorado Gold coined our “Valuable Leadership” model last year. It creates clarity on the behaviours we wish to see more of throughout our workplace.

3M Names America's Top Young Scientist of 2021: 14-year-old Sarah Park, for Music Therapy Treatment to Improve Mental Health

Education

3M (@3M) and Discovery Education (@DiscoveryEd) have named 14-year-old Sarah Park from Jacksonville, Fla. the winner of the 2021 3M Young Scientist Challenge (#YoungScientist), the nation’s premier middle school science competition.

PNC Foundation Announces $16.8 Million Grant To Support And Develop Black-Owned Businesses Through New Howard University Center for Entrepreneurship

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The center will support expanded opportunities for Black entrepreneurship with enhanced educational, leadership and capacity-building resources and programs nationwide.

This New Innovation Lab Supports Women Entrepreneurs Who Solve Sanitation Challenges

Health & Healthcare

Under normal circumstances, many people around the world face discrimination around menstruation as well as difficulty obtaining hygiene supplies, either due to unaffordability, lack of access or inadequate information.

Comcast's Internet Essentials Partners with Gaming Personality Marcel Cunningham to Bring a Surprise to his Hometown Boys & Girls Club of South Puget Sound

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

In partnership with Comcast, Marcel Cunningham, who goes by the name of BasicallyIDoWrk, surprised the students of the Boys & Girls Club of South Puget Sound Al Davies club.

Ecocentricity Blog: Filling a Gap

Environment

Dr. Maathai was a Kenyan scientist, environmentalist, and activist who in 1977 founded the Green Belt Movement, a grassroots organization that organizes women to plant trees and combat deforestation.

The Value of Perseverance: Why Rocky Starts Can Make Us Stronger

As the lead planetary protection engineer (surely one of the best job titles on Earth), she’s responsible for ensuring that missions we send to Mars don’t contaminate the environment with Earth-borne life and strictly controls what comes back from Mars, too.