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Sonoco Joins Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council

Environment

The Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council (HPRC) is pleased to welcome Sonoco, a producer of high-quality healthcare packaging for clinical and consumer needs, as its newest member. Sonoco’s Healthcare Packaging business is part of Sonoco.

Apple Earns Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) Standard Certification at Prineville, Oregon Data Center Site

Environment

Apple earned the Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS) Standard Certification at its Prineville, Oregon data center site. It is the first to certify a data center to the international Water Stewardship Standard (AWS Standard), demonstrating leadership in context-based water stewardship action at the site level.

Climate Action 100+ Issues Its First-ever Net Zero Company Benchmark of the World's Largest Corporate Emitters

Environment

Climate Action 100+, the world’s largest investor engagement initiative on climate change, has released its first-ever benchmark evaluating the corporate ambition and action of the world’s largest greenhouse gas emitters and other companies with significant opportunity to drive the net zero transition.

Novartis Inaugurates Innovative Watershed Project in India to Increase Water Availability

Social Impact & Volunteering

Today, on World Water Day, Novartis inaugurated an integrated watershed development project to help address water scarcity in the Telangana region of India, one of the world’s most water-stressed countries.

Agriculture and Water Conservation

Environment

Water resources are under huge pressure given the current projections for population increase and demand for food on the one hand, and climate change on the other.

Looking Ahead: What to Expect for Investment Industry Operational Risks in 2021

Even with the prospects of a return to normalcy coinciding with the rollout of various COVID-19 vaccines, many will remain at home carrying out work remotely and into the near future.

A Promising Path Forward for Cotton and Water

Environment

For World Water Day, we sat down with Dr. Andrew Jordan; sustainability advocate and advisor to Cotton Council International (CCI), Cotton Incorporated, and the US Cotton Trust Protocol (USCTP); to get his perspectives on the link between cotton and water.

'I Was Able to Focus on the Big Picture Again'

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

It's not until she says it out loud that Roxanne Best truly realizes all of the different jobs she does. “I always think, ‘Wow, how do I do all of that?” Best said. Years ago, she was a scuba diving instructor and filmed students’ underwater trips, developing a knack for photography and videography. She then worked for the Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation’s casino and started her photography business on the side. Eventually, it grew into her full-time job.

women for water and Lasting Smiles Lip Care Partner to Accelerate Safe Water Access in U.S.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

women for water and Lasting Smiles Lip Care Partner to Accelerate Safe Water Access in U.S.

Naomi Osaka : “I Hope It's an Inspiration to a Young Girl With Big Dreams to Know That Anything Is Possible”

Diversity & Inclusion

Naomi Osaka, who is looking forward to taking part in her first Olympic Games after her fourth Grand Slam win at the Australian Open last month, is particularly proud of the work being done on promoting gender equality at Tokyo 2020.

OptumLabs Chief Physician Executive Discusses Solutions to Enhance the Health Care Experience

Health & Healthcare

At a virtual event on the future of health care hosted by Axios, UnitedHealth Group’s Dr. Deneen Vojta discussed how the COVID-19 pandemic has redefined consumers’ expectations with the health care system and how the company is responding to meet those needs.

Water For People Marks World Water Day With Launch of Club 6

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Global nonprofit Water For People is marking World Water Day with the launch of Club 6, a new monthly giving community that invites donations of just $6 per month. The price point is inspired by SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation for All.

Bicycle Theft Brings a Bonanza for East Camden Nonprofit

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

When someone stole the bicycles used in a program for children here, the youngsters were "really devastated," the leader of a nonprofit said Tuesday.

Driving Meaningful Change for a Sustainable Future

Making a positive difference for the environment has always been close to the heart of CLP Director - Group Sustainability Hendrik Rosenthal. Find out how he envisions a path towards a greener future.

Edge Environment Announces US Expansion and Names Bryan Sheehan Managing Director, North America

Environment

International environmental sustainability consultancy Edge Environment is extremely excited to announce the expansion of its services to clients in the United States, and the appointment of experienced sustainability leader Bryan Sheehan as Managing Director, North America, to lead that expansion.

Ralph Lauren Revolutionizes How the Fashion Industry Dyes Cotton

Responsible Production & Consumption

Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE:RL) today introduces Color on Demand, a revolutionary dyeing platform that will transform how the fashion industry colors cotton – more sustainably, more effectively and faster than ever before. The Company has established Color on Demand, a multi-phased system, with a clear ambition to deliver the world’s first scalable zero wastewater cotton dyeing system.

Tetra Tech's Jeannelle Blanchard Discusses the Nexus Between Energy, Agriculture, and Water in Developing Countries to Increase Food Production

Sustainable Development Goals

Jeannelle Blanchard, vice president in Tetra Tech’s International Development Services group, has more than 25 years of progressive project management experience on donor-funded projects. During her first 10 years, she worked on energy efficiency and energy conservation issues in the tourism sector.

Xylem and Cityzens Giving Launch Programme To Provide Vital Water Education To 5,000 Young People

Education

The Water Heroes Academy combines seed funding, educational tools, training and mentoring from Xylem and Cityzens Giving, giving participants all they need to create their own unique programmes.

This Is The Farming We Need to Address Climate Change

Research, Reports & Publications

Agriculture is emerging as a major scalable climate solution. Indigo Carbon is a program that connects farmers and corporate supporters to accelerate this change.

Black & Veatch Guides Another Wind Energy Deal to Successful Close in Europe

Energy

BayWa’s acquisition of High Constellation Wind Farm, from Blue Energy, signals another technical due diligence success for Black & Veatch’s wind energy team in Europe.

CASE Delivers Industry's First Electric Backhoe Loaders to Utilities in New York

Innovation & Technology

The construction industry’s first designed and commercially developed electric backhoe loaders — two CASE 580 EV backhoes from CASE Construction Equipment — have been delivered and are currently working with utility companies in New York State, USA.

Women of Invesco “Choose To Challenge”

Diversity & Inclusion

In celebration of International Women’s Day, themed #ChooseToChallenge, the Invesco Women’s Network (IWN) invited women from across Invesco to share their thoughts on the importance of celebrating women’s achievements.

Goodyear Strengthens Commitment to Sustainable Procurement of Soybeans

Responsible Production & Consumption

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company today announced a new sustainable soybean oil procurement policy that reflects its strong commitment to the responsible sourcing of raw materials.