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Alliance Data Included in FTSE4Good Index Series for Second Consecutive Year

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Alliance Data Systems Corporation, a leading global provider of data-driven marketing and loyalty solutions, announced the Company has been included in the FTSE4Good Index Series for the second consecutive year.

FCA US Nears Quarter Century as Exclusive Sponsor of the National Black MBA Association Graduate Student Case Competition

Education

Talented MBA candidates from 36 of the nation’s leading business schools competed for $50,000 in scholarships in the 2019 National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) Graduate Student Case Competition, sponsored by FCA US LLC.

Mohawk Group Joins Material Bank, Bringing Efficiency and Sustainability to Sampling Process and Driving Better Customer Experience

Responsible Production & Consumption

As a more sustainable solution to sampling, Material Bank also includes a reclamation program so that samples can be returned for reuse at no cost to the designer.

Scotiabank Women Initiative Commits $3 Billion to Women-led Businesses

Diversity & Inclusion

We launched the program on December 5, 2018, and on September 25, 2019, the program announced it will allocate $3 billion in funding to women-led business in Canada over its first three years.

Smithfield Foods Supports Local Workforce Development Initiatives with $250,000 Contribution to Sioux Falls, South Dakota’s Southeast Technical Institute

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Smithfield’s contribution is part of the Southeast Tech New Opportunities for Workforce Development Campaign, which focuses on workforce development initiatives that provide customized educational programs to meet regional employment needs.

"This Is What Volunteering Should Look Like": United's Every Action Counts

Social Impact & Volunteering

Earlier this year we launched Every Action Counts to promote diverse and meaningful contributions in our communities around the world. September saw our biggest event yet with hundreds of employees taking the day to do some good.

Successful Mitigation of Soil Vapor Intrusion

Environment

Antea Group mitigates soil vapor intrusion to the indoor air at a daycare facility.

National Grid Files First-of-its-Kind Clean Energy Proposal

Energy

National Grid has submitted a first-of-its-kind proposal to enhance its upstate New York Community Distributed Generation Program that, if approved by state regulators, would expand access to clean energy to more low and moderate income customers.

Blackbaud Named a Leader on AnitaB.org’s 2019 Top Companies for Women Technologists List

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

For the second consecutive year, Blackbaud has been recognized by AnitaB.org as a Top Company for Women Technologists.

Helping Solve the Plastic Problem

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Plastic can offer enormous environmental advantages given its durability and light weight. This environmental advantage becomes even greater when those plastics are made from naturally occurring chemicals extracted from renewably harvested trees.

DXC Technology Announces New Global Environmental Targets in 2019 Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Report

Research, Reports & Publications

DXC Technology released its 2019 Corporate Responsibility and Sustainability Report, which documents the company’s progress on social, economic and environmental issues throughout the fiscal year.

Strengthening Connections. Fostering Success: PNC Shares CSR Achievements

Research, Reports & Publications

The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. released its latest Corporate Social Responsibility Report, detailing the company’s annual progress in its environmental, social and governance focus areas.

Partnering Across Sectors to Shape the Future of Cotton

Responsible Production & Consumption

In honor of the first World Cotton Day organized by the World Trade Organization, Marc Doyon, Vice President Commodities at Gildan talks about the important industry partnerships that have helped shape the reputation of US cotton as an increasingly sustainable fiber.

HP Sustainable Forest Cooperative is Restoring and Protecting Our Forests

Environment

More species of plants and animals live in the forest than any other land habitat. 1.3 million people depend on forests and trees for things like employment and forest products.

Kimberly-Clark Receives Two Ethical Corporation Impact Awards

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Kimberly-Clark social impact programs, With You She Can and Toilets Change Lives, were recognized as industry leaders at the 2019 Ethical Corporation Responsible Business Awards. The programs received the Community Impact and Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Impact awards.

Albertsons Companies Pharmacies Switch to Recycled Prescription Bag

Environment

Albertsons Companies pharmacies transition from traditional white prescription bags to a new recycled brown bag at 1,700+ locations across the United States. The switch to the more sustainable bag is expected to save more than 5,000 trees annually.

Power Down to Play Outside for Energy Awareness Month

Energy

October brings cooler weather and marks Energy Awareness Month—a time to focus on conservation and saving energy. We think it’s the perfect opportunity for a power-down-to-play-outside challenge. We’ve put together a list of ideas to help.

How Tunisia's Young Entrepreneurs Are Tackling the Country's Brain Drain

Founded in 2017, startup Think-it is one of the businesses tackling youth poverty and unemployment in the Tunisia.

National Grid Seeks Minimum of 10 Megawatts of Energy Storage

Energy

To further its commitment to clean energy and electricity reliability for upstate New York, National Grid has opened a competitive bidding process for a minimum of 10 megawatts of energy storage in key locations across the company’s service area.

Working Mother Names American Express As One of the 2019 100 Best Companies

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Working Mother recently revealed its annual list of the 2019 100 Best Companies, representing more than 2 million employees in the U.S.

12 Steps to a Green Chemicals Score

Environment

SOMETIMES a task can seem too daunting. That’s how we at the life science business of Merck felt when we repeatedly got requests for lifecycle analysis (LCA) for our products. You may be saying, “Yes, they’re detailed, but come on.” Well, doing LCAs for more than 300,000 products isn’t an easy task. Was there a better way to tackle these requests?

Young Data Scientists Help Nonprofits and City Governments Harness Their Data

Innovation & Technology

Organizations across the world are employing small armies of data scientists in order to unlock the potential of their troves of data.

Caterpillar Including Everyone in Women’s Advancement

Research, Reports & Publications

Caterpillar believes diverse ideas and experiences lead to a deeper understanding. Read more about how Caterpillar's Women’s Initiative Network employee resource group in Singapore demonstrated this in a big way.