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Dynamo Software and CSRHub Partner To Integrate ESG Risk Management Tool Into Alternatives Asset Management Platform

Innovation & Technology

Dynamo and CSRHub have partnered to create an integrated, end-to-end big data platform that uses a patented algorithm to aggregate, normalize, and weigh ESG metrics.

Franklin Templeton Celebrates 75th Anniversary During Impact Week

Social Impact & Volunteering

The week of November 14 marks Franklin Templeton’s 75th Anniversary – an important date in the firm’s history.

Connected Mangroves

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

At Ericsson, we believe limitless connectivity can help pioneer a sustainable future.

Improving Outcomes for the Leading Cause of Death in the US

Health & Healthcare

Quest has expanded from our original primary focus on heart disease to a multi-pronged proactive approach that focuses on critical diagnostic insights across the cardiometabolic continuum.

Climate Change: How It's Affecting Your Health and How Businesses Can Help Fight This Global Crisis

Environment

Climate change doesn’t only affect the health of our planet — it also impacts the health of our people.

Iowa Farmer Kelly Garrett, University of Arkansas Postdoctoral Researcher Beatriz Moreno-García and the Supporting Nebraska Farmers to Boost Resiliency Via Cover Cropping Project, Take Top Honors at Field to Market’s 2022 Sustainability Leadership Awards

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Field to Market: The Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture™ honored the recipients of the 2022 Sustainability Leadership Awards on the eve of the eight annual Sustainable Agriculture Summit.

LA Kings Team Up With Make-A-Wish Foundation for Annual Hockey Fight Cancer™ Night Presented by Amgen

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

On November 12, 2022, AEG’s LA Kings surprised Samantha Kayne, a 19-year-old Make-A-Wish Foundation recipient, with the chance to fulfill her dream and sing the national anthem at an LA Kings game.

From Activities to Impact at Scale - ESG Drives Value

Late last week at our global employee townhall, we had the opportunity to introduce Nokia’s enhanced Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy.

Employee Burnout Is on Par With Levels at the Height of the COVID-19 Pandemic; Job Performance Impacted

Research, Reports & Publications

Due to continued COVID-19 concerns, a sluggish economy and the fear of a potential recession, there is a critical need for mental health care and resources to support employees, according to the nationally representative 12th annual Aflac WorkForces Report.

Rayonier Scientists Bring Deep Knowledge to Forest Management

For 75 years, Rayonier has invested in its in-house Forest Research Center, where scientists have studied trees and forests down to the genetic level. The Center is one of only two industry-led research teams in the country.

Essity Global Hygiene and Health Survey 2022: The Future of Well-Being

Research, Reports & Publications

The world is evolving and changing, perhaps faster than ever. New pandemics and a shift in world order have affected people immensely - physically and mentally. It has also affected our ideas of health and well -being, and of ourselves.

Ray of Hope Prize® Awarded to GreenPod Labs for Nature-Inspired Solution to Food Loss

Environment

The Biomimicry Institute has awarded the 2022 Ray of Hope Prize to GreenPod Labs, an India-based agricultural biotechnology startup focused on tackling food loss problems in developing countries.

New G&A Institute Research Shows Sustainability Reporting by Largest U.S. Public Companies Reached All-Time Highs in 2021

Research, Reports & Publications

G&A’s 2022 Sustainability Reporting in Focus research showed all-time highs across the board in sustainability reporting for the Russell 1000 companies in 2021.

A Journey Toward Deforestation Free Leather

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Beginning with support from the Moore Foundation and now with an additional grant from the Tapestry Foundation, World Wildlife Fund is working with brands and tanneries in Brazil to develop Deforestation and Conversion Free sources of hides.

Takeda and Discovery Education Partner on New Initiative Focusing on Health Equity

Health & Healthcare

Takeda (TSE:4502/ NYSE:TAK), a global biopharmaceutical leader, and Discovery Education, the worldwide edtech leader, today announced a new partnership focused on transformative health equity education.

TCS Spotlight: Vinamra Shukla

TCSer Vinamra Shukla has long supported civic engagement as well as physical well-being through exercise. In 2020, Vinamra learned of an opportunity to support the Council for Responsible Sport (CRS), a small nonprofit with a global footprint and a massive technology need.

Alicia Dagosta Can Finally Be Herself

Diversity & Inclusion

Alicia Dagosta decided a change was in order. After twenty-three years of straitlaced and traditional professional dress, the vice president, assistant general counsel, and head of regulatory legal at Oportun finally felt ready to just be herself.

IBM Teams Up To Help Accelerate Clean Energy Transition for Vulnerable Populations

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

IBM announced at COP27 the new members of its global pro bono social impact program, the IBM Sustainability Accelerator.

Care Counts™ Laundry Program by Whirlpool Brand Continues To Provide Critical Access To Clean Clothes and Combat Post-Pandemic Absenteeism Rates

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

To continue its effort to lower absenteeism rates among elementary school students, the Care Counts™ laundry program by Whirlpool brand continues to provide washers and dryers to selected schools across the country with high absenteeism.

Bayer Showcases How To Jointly Tackle the Challenges of Food Security and Climate Change

Responsible Production & Consumption

At its Fields of Opportunity event on the Bayer ForwardFarm in Rommerskirchen, Germany, Bayer shows how farmers can benefit from reducing their ecological footprint while also increasing their yields.

Waste Not: Breakthrough Technology Transforms Garbage Headed to Landfills Into Recyclable Materials

Environment

A team at Georgia-Pacific developed a new waste erosion and recovery technology that decreases the amount of solid waste destined for landfills or incinerators, transforming multiple waste streams into valuable commodities.

Chemours and Honeywell Announce Program To Enable Reclamation and Recycling of Refrigerants in Support of Circular Economy

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

The Chemours Company (“Chemours”) (NYSE: CC), and Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON), today announced the launch of a new pilot program to enable qualified companies to recycle and reclaim R-448A,

Second Scheme Achieves SSCI Recognition: Responsible Fishing Vessel Standard

Responsible Production & Consumption

The Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF) Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) is pleased to announce that the Responsible Fishing Vessel Standard (RFVS) has completed the SSCI benchmarking process and achieved SSCI Recognition.

Schneider Electric Appoints Pasha Ponomarev As Head of EMEA Sustainability Business

Schneider Electric’s Sustainability Business, a leading global consultant on energy and emissions management and corporate renewable purchasing, has appointed Pasha Ponomarev as the new Head of Sustainability for EMEA.

Disney Directing Program Unveils 2022–2023 Participants

Diversity & Inclusion

Disney General Entertainment Content (DGE) has selected the participants in its 2022-2023 DGE Directing Program. For the second consecutive year, the program will guarantee episodes to first-time television directors on a DGE scripted series.