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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.

Nickelodeon Volunteers Build Backyard Oasis for Los Angeles Residence

Social Impact & Volunteering

Nickelodeon volunteers braved 100 degree temperatures to transform the courtyard of LA Family Housing’s Pacoima Place into a relaxation place for parents and a play space for kids

General Mills Employees Make an Impact Across Asia, Africa, India and Latin America

Across Asia, Africa, India and Latin America, General Mills and our employees are making a powerful difference to ensure that our communities and the environment we depend on can flourish for generations to come.

Now Is the Time To Address Climate Change, Says This Executive

Environment

The gravity of moments can be hard to judge during their passing, but there is no denying the significant impact that the courageous teenage climate activist, Greta Thunburg, has already had on the world.

Domtar Proudly Celebrates Manufacturing Day 2019

Events, Media & Communications

To honor and advocate for all manufacturers, we — along with 14,000 member companies — will join the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) and The Manufacturing Institute in celebrating Manufacturing Day 2019.

Illumina Foundation and Discovery Education Launch New DNA Decoded Resources for Teachers to Help Students Nationwide Learn the Real-World Impacts of Genomics

Education

DNA Decoded, an educational program created in partnership with the Illumina Foundation and Discovery Education, launched new classroom-ready lessons & activities to help educators teach students the real-world applications and impact of genomics.

Looking Back on Climate Week NYC 2019: Helping the World Move Faster Toward a Zero-Carbon Footprint

Environment

Looking back on Climate Week NYC 2019: Helping the world move faster toward a zero-carbon footprint

Utilities That Take This Approach to Battery Storage Will Maximize Future Market Share

As more U.S. states offer incentives for renewable energy investment and costs for solar photovoltaic (PV) panels continue to decrease, it seems utility-scale battery energy storage is positioned to take charge of the next renewables revolution.

ON Semiconductor Cares About Giant Panda Conservation Efforts in China

Environment

For more than 10 years, ON Semiconductor adopts a panda each year at the Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding Research Foundation in Sichuan, China.

SCS Global Services Launches Sustainability Pilot for Leading Growers and Retailers of Lab Grown Diamonds

Responsible Production & Consumption

SCS Global Services (SCS) announces the launch of groundbreaking pilot to audit and analyze lab grown diamonds against a stringent set of sustainability criteria.

Let’s Hear it For: 'The Boys'

According to a study by the Institute of College Access and Success, 65 percent of college seniors in the U.S. who graduated from public and private nonprofit colleges have student loan debt, with borrowers owing an average of $28,650.

The New Climate for Business in the 2020s: Challenges of the Decisive Decade

As we approach a new decade, companies are facing a fundamentally new climate for business. At the BSR Conference 2019, we will explore the transformations affecting our economy and start to build a shared understanding of what comes next.

Freeport-McMoRan’s Technical Training Programs Prepares Indigenous Papuans for Careers in Mining

Sustainable Development Goals

Hiring talent from regions where Freeport-McMoRan operates allows the company to incorporate local cultures and knowledge into its business systems while supporting local economies.

National Grid Statement on the Transportation Climate Initiative’s Framework for a Draft Regional Policy Proposal

Energy

"National Grid is committed to achieving deep decarbonization across the Northeast. The transportation sector, which is currently the largest emitter of greenhouse gases, is poised for meaningful and necessary reductions."

Comerica Receives Best in Class - Excellence in Supplier Diversity Award

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The Great Lakes Women’s Business Council, at the organization’s 19th annual conference held in Novi, honored Comerica Bank with “Best in Class” for Excellence in Supplier Diversity Award.

Arrow Electronics Summer Internship Program Offers More than 100 College Students Real-World Experience

The program is part of Arrow’s larger commitment to invest in talent and build a diverse pipeline of employees.