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U.S. Conference of Mayors and Comcast Announce Digital Equity Challenge

Diversity & Inclusion

The U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) and Comcast Corporation today announced a new $1.5 million grant awards program – Talent for Tomorrow: Digital Equity Challenge (The Challenge).

Sustainability Training – Impact Upon UN 2030 Sustainable Development Goals Now Available for North American Businesses

Sustainable Development Goals

SVC and SV US announce the launch of The SDG Impact Standards, a new training series for enterprises, private equity funds, and bond issuers, seeking to embed consideration of impact on the SDGs into business management and planning processes, and into investment decision making.

Thai Union Is Driving Alignment and Improvement in the Seafood Sector Using the SSCI Benchmark Tool

Research, Reports & Publications

Seafood is one of the most traded commodities in the world and also one of the largest industries, with the sector employing at least 260 million workers worldwide. However, it is one of the most at-risk industries from a social sustainability perspective.

Lenovo and NAF Celebrate 10 Years of Helping Students Be Future-Ready

Social Impact & Volunteering

This year, Lenovo and NAF are celebrating the 10-year anniversary of their partnership.

Tackling Scope 3 Emissions in Manufacturing

Research, Reports & Publications

A recently published World Economic Forum (WEF) white paper – “The 'No-Excuse' Opportunities to Tackle Scope 3 Emissions in Manufacturing and Value Chains” – serves as a practical roadmap for businesses navigating the intricate terrain of Scope 3 decarbonization.

Three Steps to Cultivating Skilled Workforces Through Apprenticeships

In the highly competitive construction industry, the strength of our labor force is critical. If a company can’t get the skilled construction tradespeople they need to complete a project, their position in the market may become obsolete.

Exploring New Perspectives Through In-Office Art

In partnership with the National Gallery Singapore, Bloomberg presents a new installation by local artist Kelly Limerick.

Southern Company Issues Annual Moving to Equity Report for 2023

Research, Reports & Publications

Southern Company today publishes its latest Moving to Equity report, showing notable achievements and impactful initiatives regarding the company’s strategy to foster a more inclusive and equitable culture.

Palm Oil and SAP Software Give Ugandan Farmers New Hope

Innovation & Technology

Much has changed for Nassozi Berna, her husband, and their seven children since she began farming oil palm trees on Kalangala, an island in Uganda’s Lake Victoria, 11 years ago.

Major Companies Celebrate Clean Buildings Agreement Between States

Green Infrastructure

Major businesses, employers, and trade groups applaud a new agreement between eight states and Washington, D.C. to collectively work to reduce climate pollution from buildings in the coming years.

Frito-Lay and Quaker Focus on Community Commitment: Major Donations and Scholarship Initiatives Mark 2023’s Impact

Social Impact & Volunteering

As active contributors to the community, Frito-Lay and Quaker’s commitment to service is rooted in a strong drive to make a long-lasting positive impact.

Del Monte Foods Earns Top Score in Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Del Monte Foods, Inc. proudly announced that it received a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the nation's foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace.

Fifth Third Named One of America’s Most JUST Companies by JUST Capital and CNBC

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

For a second consecutive year, Fifth Third was named to the JUST 100 list, part of JUST Capital and CNBC’s 2024 Rankings of America’s Most JUST Companies.

Essity on CDP’s Prestigious A List for Sustainability

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The Hygiene and health company Essity has once again been awarded a place on CDP’s ‘A List’ for its leadership in corporate transparency and performance on forests by the global non-profit environmental organization CDP.

A Deep Dive Into Nasdaq's ESG Solutions

Events, Media & Communications

Randall Hopkins, Global Head of ESG Solutions at Nasdaq, discusses how Nasdaq helps companies streamline ESG data management, foster collaboration, and prioritize for stakeholder impact.

Whirlpool Corporation: House+Home Ambassador Program

Social Impact & Volunteering

The House+Home Ambassador Program (HHAP) is our human-centric approach to volunteerism here at Whirlpool Corporation, which puts empathy and human connection at its center — allowing employees the opportunity to experience the direct impact of their volunteer projects.

MetLife Named to Fortune Magazine’s List of the World’s Most Admired Companies

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) today announced that it has been named to Fortune magazine’s 2024 list of the “World’s Most Admired Companies.” This year’s list included eight life insurers in the annual report card of the best-regarded companies.

National Apprenticeship Week 2024: Skills For Life

Education

“Skills for Life” is both an inspirational and very appropriate theme for this year’s National Apprenticeship Week. The half-life of skills is shrinking making continuous learning essential.

Entergy Spotlights Communities at the AABE Energy Policy Summit

Energy

The American Association of Blacks in Energy brought together a diverse network of energy professionals representing every energy career field during its 2023 Energy Policy Summit held in Washington, D.C. in December.

Sustainable Apparel Coalition Calls for Decarbonization at Hong Kong Intimate Apparel Industries Association Event

Environment

Joyce Tsoi, SAC Decarbonization Program director, spoke at a recent Hong Kong Intimate Apparel Industries Association (HKIAIA) cocktail reception that centered around the theme of "carbon."

KeyBank Foundation Awards $100,000 Grant To Make the Road To Support ESOL Classes for Low-Income Immigrants in Westchester

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KeyBank announces a two-year, $100,000 community impact grant made through KeyBank Foundation to Make The Road New York, the largest participatory immigrant organization in New York. The grant will help sustain the organization’s Westchester Adult Education Project.

Arrow Electronics Supports Robotics Design Challenge To Attract More Young Women To STEM

Diversity & Inclusion

To help reduce the digital gender gap in Europe, Arrow Electronics teamed with Girls Go Circular’s Women and Girls in STEM Forum to fund a Green Robot Challenge.

Roses Are Red, Violets Are Blue, We Have Sustainability Communication Tips for You!

Events, Media & Communications

Whether your organization is at the start of its sustainability and impact journey or years into it, many brands share a common concern: the uncertainty of whether they are sending stakeholders mixed messages.

Boston Scientific: Honoring Our Indigenous Community – Past, Present and Future

Diversity & Inclusion

For more than 30 years, November has been celebrated as Native American Heritage Month (formerly National American Indian Heritage Month) in the United States.

Mastercard Dedicates Its GRAMMY Awards® Campaign to Forest Restoration; Teams With SZA in Debut Bonus Performance To Raise Awareness for the Priceless Planet Coalition

Environment

Mastercard celebrated its 2024 GRAMMYs campaign with a special SZA performance from GRAMMY House presented by Mastercard that invites people to engage in our effort to help restore forests through the Priceless Planet Coalition.