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Steel Dynamics Sets Goal to Achieve Carbon Neutrality by 2050

Environment

Steel Dynamics, Inc. (NASDAQ/GS: STLD) today announced a goal to be carbon neutral by 2050 for its electric arc furnace (EAF) steel mill operations.

Flor De Caña Launches Global Zero Waste Month Campaign in an Effort to Reduce Food Waste

Environment

This July, Flor de Caña, a Carbon Neutral and Fair Trade certified premium rum brand, kicks off its first-ever “Zero Waste Month” campaign.

IAC's Upcoming Virtual Conference Convenes Industry Collective to Explore Balancing the Romance of Gold, Diamonds and Jewelry With the Consumer Demand for Sustainability, While Honoring Edward Asscher, Cristina Villegas, and Robert Weldon

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

New Realities, Future Promise, the Initiatives in Art and Culture’s (IAC) 11th annual international conference on gold and diamonds, will be held from 10:00 am - 2:30 pm EDT Tuesday through Thursday, on July 13-15, 2021.

Stacy's Renews Commitment to the Whole Planet Foundation Supplier Alliance for Microcredit

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Stacy’s has committed $50,000 to Whole Planet Foundation this year. To date, Pepsi Co brands have donated $2,094,823 to fund 29,930 microloans and create 166,720 opportunities for a better life.

Naked Juice Renews Commitment to Whole Planet Foundation Supplier Alliance for Microcredit

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Naked Juice has committed $50,000 to Whole Planet Foundation this year. As a repeat annual donor, Naked Juice has donated $900,000 to fund 28,920 microloans and create 159,415 opportunities for a better life.

Un-carrier Reinvents the Fan Experience with 5G at the T-Mobile Home Run Derby

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

T-Mobile is donating $10,000 for every home run hit with a magenta ball during bonus time at the Home Run Derby to the T-Mobile Little League Call Up Grant Program, which helps cover Little League® registration fees for families in need.

Founding Member Seventh Generation Renews Commitment to Whole Planet Foundation Supplier Alliance for Microcredit

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Seventh Generation has committed $50,000 to Whole Planet Foundation this year. As a repeat annual donor, Seventh Generation has donated $650,000 to fund 24,175 microloans and create 137,865 opportunities for a better life.

CASE Introduces Precision Grader Blade for Large-Frame Compact Track Loaders

Innovation & Technology

CASE Construction Equipment, a brand of CNH Industrial, introduces the all-new CASE Precision Grader Blade, a powerful new attachment for large-frame compact track loaders that delivers the grading performance of a motor grader in a more compact and agile footprint.

Timberland and Its Employees Celebrate Pride Month

Diversity & Inclusion

Through listening sessions, service events, donations, and social media messages, Timberland helps support LGBTQ+ youth in the US and Europe.

Richa Himani Reaches New Heights at United Airlines

Richa Himani merges legal leadership with community service, both at United Airlines and in her local Houston community

How Muralist Brandan 'BMike' Odums Transforms His Community Through Art

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Studio BE received the funding from PayPal. “For a small business like ours, the Empowerment Grant was a big deal. It allowed us to take a sigh of relief and continue focusing on the future when we could reopen,” Eddie said.

An Innovative Learning Tool to Bridge the Digital Divide

Innovation & Technology

Around the world, tremendous efforts are underway to connect the unconnected. But deeply rooted challenges remain, and, for many people, high-speed broadband or wireless remains a distant dream, at least for now.

FedEx eBikes in Frankfurt

Green Infrastructure

As we ride toward a more sustainable future in Europe, we’re excited to announce our emission-free e-bikes have now hit the streets of Frankfurt, Germany - all part of our goal to reach carbon neutral operations by 2040.

2021 Engineering News-Record Rankings Reinforce Black & Veatch's Status as Global Infrastructure Solutions Leader

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The 2021 Engineering News-Record’s (ENR) Sourcebook’s rankings underscore Black & Veatch’s continued leadership in the rapidly evolving energy, water, telecommunications and government services sectors.

Owens Corning’s Social Handprint: Inspiring Healthy Living

Health & Healthcare

Owens Corning’s corporate medical director, Dr. Brian Linder, shares some thoughts on the company’s progress in ensuring all employees have support for their health and wellness goals.

July Is #Creators4BIPOC Month - Logitech for Creators

Diversity & Inclusion

Starting with July as #Creators4BIPOC month, Logitech commits to provide recognition, representation and resources to BIPOC creators, addressing barriers they disproportionately face.

Towards Responsible Battery Production

Energy

Advocates of sustainable battery value chain take their mission equally seriously as the world hungers for more powerful batteries. Learn how Keysight’s test solutions can help enable a holistic approach to battery development and validation.

Meeting Needs in Rare Disease Takes More than Medicine

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Covid-19 pandemic has had a major effect on all of our lives. For many, the pandemic and ensuing social distancing measures have increased feelings of loneliness, stress, worry and other strong emotions putting mental health in the spotlight.

Albertsons Companies Foundation's Nourishing Neighbors fundraising drive raises $18 million to feed children and families this summer

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is grateful for generous customers who donated $9 million at checkstands in May to Albertsons Companies Foundation’s Nourishing Neighbors program to aid hunger relief in communities it serves across the country.

Circular Design at Stanley Black & Decker

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

The materials and components used to construct our products account for a large portion of the total emissions footprint associated with our business. Our strategy is to identify and incorporate better materials that deliver the functionality we’re looking for with lower impact.

WSP USA's Gary Hamilton Elected to National Society of Black Engineers' Leadership Role

Diversity & Inclusion

The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) has elected WSP USA’s Gary Hamilton to serve as deputy director of its Healthcare Innovation Special Interest Group (HISIG) board.

From the Fifth Third 2020 ESG Report: Messages From the Board of Directors

Research, Reports & Publications

Fifth Third’s 2020 Environmental, Social and Governance Report includes Messages from the Board of Directors along with a letter from Chairman & CEO Greg Carmichael. Read them in the report and below.

PolicyLink, JUST Capital, FSG Launch Formal Alliance, Release New CEO Blueprint to Help Companies Advance Racial Equity

Diversity & Inclusion

Organizations form ‘Corporate Racial Equity Alliance,’ aim to convene partners and leverage CEO Blueprint to inform development of corporate standards for racial equity launching by early 2022.

Why a Cooperative Model for Clean Energy Financing Couldn't Miss

Clean Energy Credit Union has experienced tremendous success with thousands of members and is influencing both the banking and clean energy sectors.

The Soil Health Institute Announces Speakers for Its Annual Meeting: “Enriching Soil, Enhancing Life”

Environment

The Soil Health Institute (SHI), the non-profit charged with safeguarding and enhancing the vitality and productivity of soils, announced today its lineup of agricultural leaders, scientists, and practitioners