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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Vistra Recognized for its Commitment to Supply Chain Diversity and Inclusion

Dec 22, 2020 12:15 PM ET

Vistra today announced a winning year of supply chain diversity initiatives; its success rooted in an ardent commitment to supporting the economic development of the communities it serves. Vistra’s efforts in supply chain diversity have...

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Restoration Fuels, LLC Receives FSC® Chain of Custody Certification

Dec 22, 2020 12:15 PM ET

Restoration Fuels, LLC, has earned Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC) Chain of Custody Certification by SCS Global Services for the first commercial-scale torrefaction facility in North America, located in John Day, Oregon.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Shaping the Future Now

Dec 22, 2020 12:00 PM ET

In many ways, 2020 has made us stop in our tracks and reexamine our lives. It has forced us to re-think where our world is headed and the actions we must take now to help shape a more equitable and sustainable future.

Health & Healthcare

Alkermes Provides Tips for Managing Holiday Stress

Dec 22, 2020 11:30 AM ET

High expectations, loneliness and stress can sometimes lead to the “Holiday Blues.” The tips above may help you manage the challenging holiday season but Mental Health America's Finding Help guide offers more support if needed.

Environment

Invesco Joins Transition Pathways Initiative (TPI)

Dec 22, 2020 11:00 AM ET

Invesco is officially a supporter of the Transition Pathway Initiative (TPI), a global, asset-owner led initiative which assesses companies' preparedness for the transition to a low carbon economy.

Social Impact & Volunteering

International Paper Employees Make Holiday Cards for Heroes

Dec 22, 2020 11:00 AM ET

Volunteerism at International Paper looked a little different this year - South Carolina team members made Holiday Mail for Heroes that the Red Cross will deliver to active military and veterans.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Cummins Moves up in Journal's Management Top 250

Dec 22, 2020 11:00 AM ET

Global Power Leader Cummins jumped 24 spots in the Wall Street Journal’s most recent Management Top 250, finishing No. 64 in the 2020 ranking of publicly traded U.S. companies developed by the Drucker Institute for the newspaper.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Looped In: How AWI Is Transforming the Building Industry Through Sustainable Development

Dec 22, 2020 10:45 AM ET

Tune into the latest episode of Looped In to hear Helen Sahi, Director of Sustainability at Armstrong World Industries, share more about their approach and innovations.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Walmart Business and Philanthropy Come Together to Help Fight Hunger This Holiday Season

Dec 22, 2020 10:45 AM ET

The holidays are a time of giving, but they are also a time of great need. Food insecurity continues to plague families and individuals across the country with an estimated 1 in 6 people at risk of hunger as a result of COVID-19.

Events, Media & Communications

Sustainability-Focused Movies, Shows, and Documentaries Worth Binging

Dec 22, 2020 10:35 AM ET

From “Before the Flood” to “A Plastic Ocean” and beyond, these are some of Antea Group's favorite streamable shows and movies that focus on a sustainable environment.

Innovation & Technology

T-Mobile Selected as State of Texas Telecommunications Relay and Captioned Telephone Services Provider

Dec 22, 2020 10:35 AM ET

Continuing to keep all communities connected, T-Mobile today announced the Un-carrier has been selected to provide Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) and Captioned Telephone service (CapTel) in the state of Texas, referred to as Relay Texas.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How Business Can Support Survivors of Human Trafficking

Dec 22, 2020 10:30 AM ET

The Global Business Coalition Against Human Trafficking (GBCAT) is launching a new resource to inform companies on how they can support the long-term recovery of survivors of human trafficking.

Education

Suyhalia's Journey of Empowerment with IBM P-TECH

Dec 22, 2020 10:00 AM ET

Meet the new voice of tech. Nothing could stop Suyhalia from getting a higher education and making a difference. With the help of a new education initiative IBM founded called P-TECH, those dreams are now her reality.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Antea Group Announces Environment+Energy Leader 100 Honorees for 2020

Dec 22, 2020 9:25 AM ET

Three Antea Group USA employees were presented with the Environment+Energy Leader (E+E) 100 Award on December 5, 2020. Peylina Chu (Antea Group), Angie Dickson (Antea Group and Inogen Alliance), and Charlie Quann (Antea Group) all received the honor.

Research, Reports & Publications

The Arbor Day Foundation's Energy-Saving Trees Aim to Reduce Energy Consumption

Dec 22, 2020 9:00 AM ET

The Arbor Day Foundation’s Energy-Saving Trees and Community Canopy programs are designed to help utility companies, municipalities, and corporate organizations distribute trees to their communities. The core purpose is to lower energy bills...

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

2020 has Reinforced the Need for Transparent and Resilient Organizations

Dec 22, 2020 8:45 AM ET

One thing COVID-19 has reinforced is the enduring importance of transparent and resilient organizations, which embrace sustainability. Understanding impacts through the power of reporting is, therefore, more crucial than ever.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Waters’ 2020 Sustainability Report Highlights Continued Progress of Its Environmental, Social and Governance Initiatives

Dec 22, 2020 8:00 AM ET

Waters Corporation (NYSE:WAT) today released its 2020 Sustainability Report, highlighting achievements and progress of the company’s sustainable operations, projects and initiatives.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

#DigitalGiveBack: Help Close the Digital Divide by Donating Your Unwanted Electronics To Students in Need

Dec 22, 2020 8:00 AM ET

Qualcomm is working with Computers 2 Kids to host a #DigitalGiveBack drive, where employees and community members are encouraged to donate used or unused electronics to be distributed to students in the region who need them the most.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Booz Allen's Powerful Year of Giving Capped Off with Washington Business Journal Recognition for Corporate Philanthropy Efforts

Dec 22, 2020 8:00 AM ET

Booz Allen and its Community Impact and Philanthropy team are focused on strengthening the communities where employees live and work. Highlights follow of Booz Allen’s community impact and philanthropy for 2020—a year like none other—within the Washington, D.C. metro area and around the world.

Innovation & Technology

IVECO ON Is Innovating Road Safety With a Personalized Driver Safety Report

Dec 21, 2020 4:00 PM ET

IVECO, the commercial vehicles brand of CNH Industrial, is extending its IVECO ON portfolio of digital services with the unique Safe Driving suite of features designed to enhance safe driving.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Private Foundations in The Foundation Office at Fifth Third Bank Announce More Than $6.6 Million in 2020 Grants

Dec 21, 2020 3:55 PM ET

Grants were awarded to organizations focused on education, health & human services, and community reinvestment activities that benefit low- to moderate-income earners, small businesses, affordable housing, financial literacy & workforce development.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

A Passion for Purpose and Resilience in Learning at IBM Canada

Dec 21, 2020 3:15 PM ET

In response to COVID-19, IBM Canada has partnered with the social purpose sector to address the sector’s digital transformation needs; build a demand-led Good Jobs pilot; and, help educators and students better access STEM curriculum and resources.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

World Environment Center Jury Adds New Members

Dec 21, 2020 3:10 PM ET

The World Environment Center’s (WEC) is honored to have three new members join this unique group of sustainability leaders, which independently selects the recipient of the annual WEC Gold Medal Award for International Achievement in Sustainable...

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Fiat Chrysler Automobiles Invests Nearly $700,000 to Re-imagine Detroit's Eastside Communities

Dec 21, 2020 2:10 PM ET

Innovation & Technology

5G Economy: Revolutionizing More Than Connectivity

Dec 21, 2020 2:00 PM ET

According to a 2019 report by IHS Markit, a leader in evaluating economic potential, 5G will be responsible for an astonishing $3.6 trillion of economic output — and more than 22 million jobs around the globe by 2035.