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Southwire Recognized as a US Best Managed Company for the Fourth Year in a Row

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Southwire is proud to announce that it has been selected as a 2023 US Best Managed Company for the fourth year in a row.

Major Checkout Charity Campaigns Grew 24% From 2020 to 2022

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The largest point of sale fundraising efforts by American retailers collected $749 million in consumer donations in 2022, a 24% increase from 2020, according to the biennial Charity Checkout Champions study released today by Engage for Good.

D&I Weekly News Round Up: Toxic Workplace Culture, Generation and More

Diversity & Inclusion

Welcome to the latest edition of our Diversity & Inclusion News Round Up. Today we are talking about toxic workplace culture, the latest on Spotify’s diversity fund, workplace anxiety during layoffs, and a new campaign for elderly in need.

Southern Company Ranks No. 1 for Black Executives for Second Consecutive Year in National Ranking of Companies for Diversity by DiversityInc

Diversity & Inclusion

For the second consecutive year, Southern Company has been named the top company for Black Executives by DiversityInc as part of that organization’s rankings of the top Companies for Diversity.

How Covia Is Advancing Mineralogy and Saving Turtles in Ontario

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

We’re proud of the Blue Mountain and Nephton facilities. They are great examples of Covia’s commitment to quality products, partnership, and the environment.

Larta Institute Announces Inaugural Cohort of Venture Fellows

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Larta today announced the inaugural cohort of startups that have been selected for its Venture Fellows program. The cohort of 14 startups, drawn from applicants based in Los Angeles and Miami, will receive support for their innovative concepts to enhance urban climate resilience.

Gen Sustainable Home Improvement Program Wins Top Honors at 2023 SEAL Award

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Our Sustainable Home Improvement Program (SHIP) is a benefit we began offering on Earth Day 2022 that provides our colleagues at Gen all over the world cash incentives for home improvement projects that help reduce environmental impacts.

Viatris Publishes Sustainability Report Showcasing 2022 Progress on Building Sustainable Access to Medicine

Health & Healthcare

Viatris Inc. (NASDAQ: VTRS), a global healthcare company, today published its 2022 Sustainability Report showcasing its commitment, impact and progress on building sustainable access to medicine.

Bringing Our Whole Selves To Work

At Quest Diagnostics, I&D is woven into who we are and what we do. We consistently invite new perspectives and embrace new experiences, which helps us to create an inclusive and empathetic workplace where our employees feel like they belong.

Helping Keep Nesting Birds Safe

Environment

Spring brings new life to Southern California Edison’s service area, often too close to the company’s infrastructure. That makes nesting season, March 1-Oct. 31, a busy time for Kara Donohue, who oversees SCE’s Avian Protection Program.

Applications Are Now Open for the Waislitz Global Citizen Awards 2023

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The world’s leading International advocacy organization Global Citizen, and the Waislitz Foundation, who create positive social impact through innovative projects that empower individuals to achieve their full potential, have announced that applications are now open.

LEAD On a Clean Economy Brings Companies and Investors to Capitol Hill With United Call To Bolster America’s Clean Energy Momentum

Green Infrastructure

Dozens of large companies and investors are taking to Capitol Hill this week to participate in LEAD on a Clean Economy 2023, a two-day advocacy event that will bring business leaders into direct meetings with members of Congress and the Biden administration.

IWBI Commends the CDC & Biden Administration for Taking an Important Step Forward To Improve Public Health by Introducing Its First-Ever Minimum Guidance for Ventilating Indoor Spaces

Health & Healthcare

On Friday, as part of its efforts to help prevent the indoor transmission of the virus that causes COVID-19, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) introduced its first-ever recommended minimum ventilation target for occupied indoor spaces.

The Sweet Sounds of Conservation

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The hundreds of swans that stop over in Wintergreen Lake today are part of the lineage of the restored population, explains Sarah Carroll, a development coordinator with the 180-acre Kellogg Bird Sanctuary, which includes Wintergreen Lake.

LyondellBasell and Veolia Restructure Their Plastics Recycling Joint Venture QCP

Environment

LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) and Veolia Belgium have signed an agreement to restructure the ownership of Quality Circular Polymers (QCP) BV recycling facilities, with locations in Belgium and the Netherlands.

Acting Like a Movement: Living Future 2023 Inspires Action for Change

Environment

“Buildings have the power to change minds and culture, but creating change one building at a time is too slow,” noted Lindsay Baker, CEO of the International Living Future Institute.

Louisville Mortgage Pro Helps Hispanic Community Achieve American Dream

For mortgage loan originator Joanna Garcia, facilitating U.S. Bank American Dream loans is bringing the dream of homeownership to immigrants just like her.

She moved to the U.S. from Cuba in 2009 at the age of 22. She settled in Louisville and quickly found work at a local bank.

Global Electronics Council Releases Criteria To Accelerate Decarbonization of Electronics

Innovation & Technology

The Global Electronics Council today released updated Criteria for its EPEAT ecolabel that will help organizations identify electronics with lower climate impacts. These Climate Criteria establish requirements that reduce greenhouse gas emissions of common office technology

AEG Presents Expands Partnership with Reusable Platform r.Cup to San Francisco’s Warfield Theater

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

AEG Presents has expanded its partnership with r.Cup, a market leader in reusable cups and serveware, to The Warfield Theater, a 2,300 seat live entertainment venue in San Francisco, CA.

Unity in Diversity: Why DEIB Matters

Diversity & Inclusion

According to a recent report published by BuiltIn, Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB) initiatives play a crucial role in the decision-making process for employees in the tech industry. The report highlights that nearly 78% of tech employees care about DEIB.

CarMax Drives Social Impact and Sustainability Efforts for All Stakeholders

Research, Reports & Publications

CarMax’s Responsibility Report highlights efforts to achieve climate commitments, advance disclosure of climate-related issues, and expand workforce inclusivity

IBM Sustainability Accelerator: A Conversation With Texas A&M AgriLife’s Gurjinder Baath

Environment

Texas A&M AgriLife, an organization in the IBM Sustainability Accelerator's first cohort focused on sustainable agriculture, is working to help farmers receive insights for water usage, which can further crop yield increases while decreasing economic and environmental costs.

30 x 30: What Does It Mean for the Apparel Industry?

Environment

With 69% of our world's wildlife populations plummeting between 1970 and 2022 due to our unsustainable use of our planet's resources, biodiversity is at a tipping point.

Food Microbiologist Inspires Next Generation of Scientists

Diversity & Inclusion

At SEE® (formerly Sealed Air), we are fortunate to have many women dedicated to science, driving our business forward and leaving our world better than we find it, including Bernice Karlton-Senaye, Ph.D., Principal Scientist in Innovation & Development.

Sofidel CEO Named 2023 Game Changer by Store Brands

Luigi Lazzareschi, the CEO of Sofidel, a leading global provider of paper for hygienic and domestic use, has been recognized as a 2023 Store Brands Game Changer.