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Illumina Celebrates World Oceans Day

Environment

On World Oceans Day, we celebrate efforts to protect ocean life through sustainability initiatives, collective impact, and the power of genomics.

S&P Global Research Shows Equitable Education, Advancement for Black Women Would Have Added $507 Billion to U.S. GDP

Research, Reports & Publications

The U.S. economy lost out on more than $507 billion in economic productivity as the attainment gap between Black and white women has widened since 1960, according to new analysis from S&P Global.

Dow Commits to Closed Loop Circular Plastics Fund

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

To capture the value of plastic and keep it out of the environment, we’ve made a commitment to the Closed Loop Circular Plastics Fund. This investment will fund three strategic areas: Access, Optimization and Manufacturing.

World Environment Center to Award 2021 Gold Medal for Corporate Sustainability to Microsoft During Annual Gold Medal Award Presentation

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The World Environment Center (WEC) will award its 37th annual Gold Medal for International Corporate Achievement in Sustainable Development to Microsoft during the annual Gold Medal Award virtual presentation on June 9, 2021.

The Home Depot Foundation Partners With Girl Scouts of the USA to Launch Skilled Trades Training Program for Young Women

Education

The Home Depot Foundation announced a new strategic partnership with Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) to provide introductory trades training experience and career education for young women.

New Report Explores Private Equity's Role in Addressing Climate Threats to the Global Economy

The sustainability nonprofit Ceres and The SustainAbility Institute by ERM (the SustainAbility Institute) today released a new report outlining solutions and recommendations to guide the private equity industry in addressing the systemic risk that climate change poses to the global economy.

Diversity in Sustainability Launches Advisory Panel

Diversity & Inclusion

Last week, Diversity in Sustainability (DiS)announced its Advisory Panel; a distinguished and diverse group of sustainability practitioners and leaders, all united by their shared passion and commitment for advancing equity in the sector.

Biogen and Eisai Launch Multiple Initiatives to Help Patients With Alzheimer's Disease Access ADUHELM™

Health & Healthcare

Programs now available to support patients and families with their treatment journey

We Rise Q&A: Vanessa Lanas Delbridge on Conserving and Restoring Water

Environment

Vanessa Lanas Delbridge, Intel’s Water Program Manager, discusses the importance of water to Intel, conservation and restoration progress, and what’s next.

2021 Comcast NBCUniversal Impact Report

Research, Reports & Publications

Comcast NBCUniversal is excited to share our 2021 Impact Report, highlighting our company's efforts to build a more equitable and connected society.

Aflac SVP Rich Gilbert on How to Use Digital Transformation to Take Your Company to the Next Level

While I joined Aflac for the digital opportunities I saw at the company, what ultimately sold me was its commitment to community.

Keysight Recognized Among Top 100 U.S. Companies Supporting Healthy Families & Communities

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Keysight always strives to support our local communities, particularly after the tough year that was 2020, and are proud to be featured among the 100 U.S. Companies Supporting Healthy Families & Communities.

Global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Week at Takeda

Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is an integral part of our corporate philosophy. We create an equitable environment where diversity is welcomed and everyone can bring their true self to the workplace.

Americares, Xylem Partnership Delivers Clean Water And Sanitation To 3.5 Million People In 10 Countries In 2020, Aiding COVID-19 Response

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Xylem Watermark and Americares aim to reach 1 million people in 2021 through their collaboration to improve access to clean water and sanitation.

Do ESG Scores Really Matter? The Answer May Surprise You

Environment

ESG scores are frequently used by organizations to evaluate and report on environmental, social, and governance factors But there’s a problem.

What Does Resilience Really Mean?

Resilient business strategies are essential to achieving a just world and an economy that delivers inclusive and sustainable prosperity. What does resilience mean for business and its ability to capture strategic advantage?

HP Inc. Announces Sustainable Bond Framework and Inaugural Sustainability Notes Offering

HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) today announced the release of its Sustainable Bond Framework, which the company will use to issue bonds to help finance HP projects that contribute to a more sustainable and just future.

Ecolab Helps Customers Achieve Sustainable Operations, Providing Safe Food to 1.3 Billion People and Saving Enough Water for 712 Million People

Research, Reports & Publications

Ecolab Inc. has launched its 2020 Corporate Sustainability Report, entitled Partners for Greater Purpose: Leading in a Changing World, highlighting Ecolab’s work with leading companies to advance environmental and operational outcomes.

T. Rowe Price Earned Perfect Score in Human Rights Campaign's 2021 Corporate Equality Index

Diversity & Inclusion

T. Rowe Price received a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2021 Corporate Equality Index, the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ workplace equality.

M&T Bank Corporation Releases Inaugural ESG Report

M&T Bank Corporation (M&T Bank) today released its 2020 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report.

New Training on Tax Transparency

Education

Sustainability and tax professionals have a new opportunity to deepen their understanding of tax reporting – and better address global requirements for tax transparency – following the launch of a training course on the new GRI Tax Standard.

Environmental Stewardship Partners

Environment

4-H Club members from Early County High School joined volunteers with the Cedar Springs, Georgia Wildlife Habitat Conservation Team on a recent project work event.

Global Battery Alliance Pledges to End Child Labour

Sustainable Development Goals

Global Battery Alliance Pledges to End Child Labour

Shining a Light on Heritage

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

A rural Hong Kong village abandoned in the 1970s has been brought back to life thanks to power supply restoration. Visitors can now enjoy its rich cultural heritage and diverse ecological environment.