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Ceres Offers 2022 Guidance for Engagement and Director Voting Regarding Governance of Climate-Related Risks

As investors prepare for the 2022 proxy season amid a mounting climate crisis, Ceres released new guidance for investor engagement with companies on governance of climate risk. 

Land Betterment Impact Minute #32: How the Ski Industry Is Mobilizing Against Climate Change With Chris Steinkamp of Snowsports Industries America (SIA)

Environment

Land Betterment Corporation (“Land Betterment” or the “Company”) today released Episode #32 of its Impact Minute video blog series.

Principal® Announces New Sponsorship of the Premier Hockey Federation

Events, Media & Communications

Principal® and the Premier Hockey Federation (PHF) today announced a new sponsorship that includes Principal becoming the exclusive financial services marketing partner of the PHF.

Entergy Named Among Best Places to Work for Equality

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Entergy is proud to announce a 90% rating on the 2022 Corporate Equality Index released by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation for the second year in a row.

Yum! Brands Celebrates Lunar New Year

Diversity & Inclusion

Happy Lunar New Year! We wish you all great health and prosperity in the new year.

From the U.S. to Singapore, read how some of our people are celebrating Lunar New Year across the world:

Disney Kicks Off the 10th Annual Magic of Storytelling Campaign in Collaboration With Nonprofit Organization First Book

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Disney invites you to join as we celebrate the 10th year of Magic of Storytelling to cultivate the next generation of storytellers.

Abbott Named 'Global Gold Class 2022' Industry Leader in S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook and One of America's Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Abbott was recognized as an ESG industry leader in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook, with a focus on advancing access and equity in health.

Global Citizen and the Ekiti State Announce Climate Action Commitments to Tackle Climate Change

Environment

Today Global Citizen, and Governor Dr. Fayemi of Ekiti State, announced the State's climate action commitments, as part of the recent Global Citizen Live campaign, to address and prioritize the climate challenges now facing the region.

Qualcomm's CSR Report Highlights Progress On 2025 Sustainability Goals

Research, Reports & Publications

Qualcomm’s 2021 Corporate Responsibility Report provides a detailed view of its efforts in driving a diverse and inclusive workforce, closing the connectivity gap, fostering the tech pipeline and positively impacting climate change.

Applied Materials Joins Industry Leaders to Foster Workplace Diversity and Inclusion

Diversity & Inclusion

Applied Materials is committed to a culture of inclusion that promotes equity and belonging and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work.

Nas Scored Aflac's Sweet Film Addressing Healthcare Disparities

Health & Healthcare

Aflac's duck brings joy to a family struggling through their dad's sickle cell crisis in "The Park Bench," an animated short developed with Black creators.

Regions Bank Named a Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Regions Bank is pleased to announce it has received a score of 100% on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2022 Corporate Equality Index (CEI).

T-Mobile Makes $2.5M Donation Aimed at Opening Doors to Equitable Economic and Educational Opportunities for Young Adults

Education

Inspired by Black innovators who have forged pathways to success for their community, T-Mobile announced a $2.5 million donation through its Magenta Scholars program to support the next generation of diverse leaders who will carry on that legacy.

Veterans Find New Rewards at Illumina

When Martin Holguin and Chris McGrath were in the US Navy, they had enormous responsibilities.

Ecocentricity Blog - Down With The Economic Man: Thoughts on the Shortcomings of Our Economic Paradigm

A big part of last week’s post on the demise of coal was about economics. You might think I’d leave economics alone after scratching that particular itch. You would think wrong. That lemon’s got more juice, baby!

Walmart and Quest Diagnostics Empower People to Take Control of Their Healthcare Through New Consumer-Initiated Laboratory Testing Solution Powered by QuestDirect™ Through Walmart.com

Health & Healthcare

The new solution allows people to take control of their health care and purchase the same high quality laboratory tests ordered by healthcare providers through a consumer-friendly website.

Giving Back: How Our Pro Bono Program Drives Positive Change

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Jennifer Zachary, Merck’s General Counsel, on how we can provide more legal services to those in need

Composting at the Marana Greenhouse

Environment

Matter can be neither created nor destroyed. So, reuse is really the only option.

Festival CEO Takes His Business to New Heights With the Help of Verizon Small Business Digital Ready

Social Impact & Volunteering

Giving small business owners like Dougsiyeh the tools to succeed in the digital economy is the mission of Verizon Small Business Digital Ready, a key initiative of the company’s Citizen Verizon plan to move the world forward for all.

Search for America's Top Young Scientist of 2022 Begins

Education

3M and Discovery Education are excited to announce that the 2022 3M Young Scientist Challenge is now open to entries.

Positive Sustainability Impact Accelerates Across the EcoVadis Network

Research, Reports & Publications

The second annual EcoVadis Network Impact Report, released today, shows rapid acceleration in the “scaling up” of sustainability impacts, such as the increased use of reuse & recycle measures, increased implementation of equality programs, and more.

Innovative, Sustainable and Forward-Thinking Approach Results in $300 Million in Savings for South Florida Water Utility

Innovation & Technology

Through technology innovation and a sustainable and forward-thinking design approach, Black & Veatch has helped the Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department (WASD) achieve more than $300 million capital and operations and maintenance savings at the county’s wastewater treatment plants as part of the Ocean Outfall Legislation (OOL) Program.

Griffith Foods' Commitments Aligned With the Responsible Business Pledge for Better Nutrition

We’re proud to be a member of WBCSD – World Business Council for Sustainable Development and share our commitments aligned with the Responsible Business Pledge (RBP) for Better Nutrition.

Women Are a Driving Force for the SDGs

Sustainable Development Goals

Leading experts in sustainable development share insights on why gender equality is a key factor in economic development – including the interconnection between women entrepreneurs and inclusive growth – in the latest podcast from GRI.

Fortune Magazine Names Trane Technologies to World's Most Admired Companies List for Tenth Consecutive Year

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Trane Technologies plc (NYSE:TT), a global climate innovator, has been named to the Fortune magazine World’s Most Admired Companies list for the tenth consecutive year.