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Social Impact & Volunteering | Otis Worldwide

Otis’ Women in Technology ERG Teams Up With Girls for Technology, Inc.

Last week, colleagues from Otis' Women in Technology ERG teamed up with Girls for Technology, Inc. in Hartford, CT for the Building Dreams: Girls Mastering Elevator Engineering event.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Packers, Tork Team Up on ‘Tackle Hygiene With Every Catch’ Campaign

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Education

Sparking Curiosity Across the U.S. With MilliporeSigma’s Curiosity Cube

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Health & Healthcare

A Vitamin A Day

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Events, Media & Communications

ESG Talk: GRI + Deloitte

GRI is excited to announce that Executive leadership is featured on the ESG Talk podcast Navigating Global ESG Reporting Standards.

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Environment

Arbor Day Foundation Awarded $50 Million in Inflation Reduction Act Funds To Increase Equitable Access to Trees in Urban Areas

The Arbor Day Foundation will use the $50 million award to invest in tree planting and maintenance in disadvantaged communities across the country.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

What Is Double Materiality? A More Holistic View of Impact

What is double materiality? Our latest blog post offers a high-level primer on this important financial reporting principle.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Employee Growth and Development at Qualcomm

Our workforce is our most valuable asset, and our continued success depends on our employees. We prioritize opportunities for employees’ continuous learning with career development programs, tuition reimbursement and mentorship.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

AEG, the LA Lakers and LA Rams Partner With AmeriCorps To Support 9/11 Day’s Meal Pack Program and Help Southern California Families in Need

To honor September 11, 2023, A Day of Service and Remembrance, AEG partnered with AmeriCorps, the LA Lakers and the LA Rams to support 9/11 Day’s Meal Pack Program and help thousands of families in need across Southern California.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Northern Trust Announces Inaugural Philanthropy Award

Northern Trust announced today the inaugural Northern Trust Anchor Award, which will grant up to $1 million to one Chicago-based, innovative nonprofit organization to accelerate its growth and positive impact.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

2023 Principal® Charity Classic Propels Tournament to More Than $50 Million Raised for Iowa Kids Since 2007

The Principal Charity Classic today announced its 2023 tournament raised more than $8 million in support of Iowa children’s charities. The annual PGA TOUR Champions event in Des Moines has now raised $53.7 million for Iowa children’s charities.

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Energy

Owens Corning, a Global Building and Construction Materials Leader, Joins European Alliance To Save Energy

The European Alliance to Save Energy (EU-ASE) welcomes Owens Corning as a key partner to advance energy efficiency and contribute to a more sustainable Europe.

Sustainable Development Goals

VMware: Built To Drive Sustainability

Although Harvard Business Review declared ‘sustainable business’ mainstream in 2021, it’s been intrinsic to VMware’s technology solutions for more than 25 years. Moreover, VMware’s innovative business was built to help drive sustainability.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Behind the Scenes at HARMAN: 2023 Employee Photo Contest

What makes HARMAN, HARMAN? It’s not just our cutting-edge technologies and ability to deliver powerful experiences that set us apart from the rest… what makes us truly unique are our people.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Positive Luxury’s Breakthrough Business of the Year Nominees: Who Are They, and Why Are They Giving Hope for the Industry’s Transformation?

The luxury goods industry has a long-standing reputation for creating extravagant items and expressing art through craftmanship, but where major brands have fallen short in the past, is where sustainability is considered.

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Events, Media & Communications

The Consumer Goods Forum Releases Executive Summary After Global Summit Kyoto 2023

Over 1,000 CEOs and executives from the world’s leading companies convened in Kyoto this June for the Consumer Goods Forum’s Global Summit, our annual membership gathering to set priorities and move forward as one.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Acer Publishes 2022 Sustainability Report and Starts Using Sustainable Fuel Solutions

Acer Publishes 2022 Sustainability Report and Starts Using Sustainable Fuel Solutions; Since Q4’22, Acer has been reducing its sea logistics emissions thanks to biofuel

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Environment

Mary Kay Highlights the Importance of Women’s Leadership and Private Sector Engagement in Conservation

Mary Kay Inc., a global advocate for corporate sustainability and signatory to the UN Global Compact Sustainable Ocean Principles, continues to play an important role in ocean conservation.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

Recognizing Employees for Their Community Impact

To recognize our teams in North America for their community contributions, Tapestry established our first-ever annual volunteer recognition program, the Tapestry Gives Impact Awards. 

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Diversity & Inclusion

Champion Elevates Global Creators in New “Champion What Moves You” Campaign

Today, Champion Athleticwear, makers of authentic athletic apparel since 1919, launched its new global brand campaign “Champion What Moves You.” As a brand whose mission is to provide every Champion a canvas to live their true purpose, Champion is taking action through the camp.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Qurate Retail Group Releases Third Annual Corporate Responsibility Report

Qurate Retail GroupSM, a world leader in video commerce (“vCommerce”), which includes video driven shopping across linear TV, ecommerce sites, digital streaming and social platforms, today announced the release of its third annual Corporate Responsibility (CR) Report.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

UWG, Southwire Partner To Elevate Sustainability Initiatives

The University of West Georgia and Southwire, one of North America’s leading manufacturers of wire and cable, have joined forces to advance sustainability efforts and promote the holistic development of their shared community.

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Energy

Accelera by Cummins, Daimler Truck and PACCAR Form Joint Venture To Advance U.S. Battery Cell Production

Accelera™ by Cummins, Daimler Trucks & Buses and PACCAR are partnering to accelerate and localize battery cell production and the battery supply chain in the United States.

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Diversity & Inclusion

From Business to Community Impact, Minneapolis Barbershop Finds Success

Wilson’s Image, a barbershop in the heart of North Minneapolis, is known for being more than just a place to get a haircut. It’s been transformed into a place for community.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

TC Energy’s Partnership With New Acre™ Project Empowers Farmers To Fight Climate Change

Through a multi-year pilot partnership with New Acre Project, TC Energy has helped farmers and ranchers produce nature-based climate solutions on 135 acres of marginal farmland to increase biodiversity, improve watershed health and mitigate the effects of climate change.

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Environment

Announcing a New Publication Featuring TrailGuard AI: A Novel AI-Based Camera-Alert System Designed To Promote Coexistence Between Tigers and Humans

For decades, tiger biologists have dreamt of a “smart” camera-alerting system capable of detecting a tiger on the prowl and sending images instantly to a cell phone.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KeyBank Awards Indianapolis Neighborhood Housing Partnership with $300,000 Grant to Increase Affordable and Sustainable Housing

The KeyBank Foundation has awarded Indianapolis Neighborhood Housing Partnership (INHP) a $300,000 grant to continue its efforts to create or preserve affordable housing opportunities near Indianapolis transit lines as part of the city’s first Equitable Transit development.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

MilliporeSigma’s Dustin Andre Named a GreenBiz 30 Under 30 Honoree for Advancing Packaging Sustainability

Dustin Andre, product and packaging sustainability specialist at the Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, has been recognized by GreenBiz’s 30 Under 30 List for his passion for the environment that led to the pilot launch of MilliporeSigma’s Greener Cooler.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Forbes Names Cintas Among America’s Best-In-State Employers

Cintas Corporation has been named to Forbes’ America’s Best-in-State Employers 2023 list for the second year in a row.

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