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Rayonier Named 2022 Large Business of the Year by Nassau County Chamber of Commerce

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Rayonier was recently named 2022 Large Business of the Year by The Nassau County Chamber of Commerce at their Annual Business Awards Dinner & Gala on February 2, 2023.

LyondellBasell Awarded EcoVadis Gold Medal for 2022 Sustainability Rating

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

We are excited to announce that LyondellBasell has received a Gold Medal from EcoVadis for our 2022 Sustainability Rating.

SEC Regulation is (Almost) Here

Research, Reports & Publications

In this week’s episode of ESG Talk, Workiva’s resident accounting and regulatory reporting expert, Steve Soter, stops by to share his predictions for the SEC’s climate disclosure proposal, human capital management, and the future of ESG and financial reporting.

Essity Included in S&P Global’s Sustainability Yearbook 2023

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The hygiene and health company Essity has, for the second consecutive year, been included in S&P Global’s Sustainability Yearbook. In the review of 7,800 companies globally, Essity is part of the top 10% to be selected for this year’s Yearbook.

Employee Spotlight: A Champion for the Next Generation of Tech Leaders

Diversity & Inclusion

A T‑Mobile technology expert shares her story of how the Navy prepared her for a career in technology, but not for the reality of her otherness as a Black woman in the field. Now, she’s showing high school students what the next generation of tech leaders can look like.

Qurate Retail Group Celebrates Black-Owned Brands and Founders With Black History Month Initiatives

Diversity & Inclusion

In honor of Black History Month, Qurate Retail GroupSM is using its production resources, television broadcasts and digital platforms to celebrate and support Black-owned and -founded businesses, and hosting events for team members

Chevron Awarded Platinum Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health by Mental Health America

Health & Healthcare

Chevron Corporation has been awarded the 2023 Platinum Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health by Mental Health America (MHA).

CNH Industrial Makes a Contribution to UK Community Supermarket

Social Impact & Volunteering

CNH Industrial employees at the company’s New Holland tractor plant in Basildon, Essex, UK, have made a significant donation to the Basildon Community Supermarket.

The U.S. Transportation Decarbonization Blueprint Outlines a Bright Future for Sustainable Fuels, Mobile Fuel Delivery

Sustainable Development Goals

Decarbonizing transportation will require a range of innovative, adaptable sustainability solutions, including sustainable fuels and Booster’s mobile fuel delivery service.

Purpose Built Communities Announces 2023 Truist Foundation Racial Equity Ambassadors Cohort

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Purpose Build Communities today announced the participants selected for its third cohort of the Truist Foundation Racial Equity Ambassadors Program.

EHS & Sustainability Conferences You Don’t Want To Miss in 2023

Events, Media & Communications

From interactive sessions to inspiring presentations to networking opportunities, here’s a list of EHS and sustainability conferences and events (some virtual, some potentially in-person) that you should have on your radar in 2023.

For the Love of Volunteering: A Gift Both Given and Received

Social Impact & Volunteering

What happens when you find that volunteer opportunity that gives you purpose? Your outlook on life changes. Read one man's story about the unexpected effects volunteering has had on his happiness.

On a Roll: Electric Cart Delivery Pilot Expands in New York City

Innovation & Technology

During its busiest season, in its densest U.S. market, FedEx is exploring how last-mile solutions like e-carts can help couriers operate with more efficient routes.

Yum! Brands Named to 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bloomberg named Yum! Brands (NYSE: YUM) to its 2023 Gender-Equality Index (GEI) for the Company’s commitment to advancing women’s equality and transparency in gender reporting.

A New Era for Discoveries at Admera Health

Health & Healthcare

What role does RNA play in regulating fat deposits? Which transcription factors affect insulin resistance and halt cancer progression? What is the viral load in one country’s estuarine and coastal waters? Researchers posing such questions turn to Admera Health.

Ceres Calls for Bold Action To Curb Federal Supplier Emissions

Environment

A proposed rule from the Biden Administration would reduce the harmful climate-related financial impacts of the $637 billion of products and services annually purchased by the U.S. government.

International Paper’s Sophie Beckham To Speak at GreenBiz 23

Events, Media & Communications

International Paper Chief Sustainability Officer Sophie Beckham will be speaking at GreenBiz's premier annual event for sustainable business leaders - GreenBiz 23 - joining dynamic community of more than 1,000 professionals in Scottsdale, AZ.

The Secret to Accurate Scope 3 Accounting Is Sharing Trusted, Auditable Carbon Data Across Networks

Environment

Around the world, there is a growing realization that companies, not consumers, are key to the rapid reductions in greenhouse gas emissions needed to mitigate the worst impacts of climate change.

Sustainable Business Innovation From Rural Women In Nigeria

Sustainable Development Goals

From the southwest corner of Nigeria, a pioneering social enterprise called Durian is lifting rural women out of poverty to become economically self-sufficient and confident of their value in building a more sustainable world.

D&I Weekly News Round Up: Parental Leave, Disability Inclusion and More

Diversity & Inclusion

Today we are talking about JPMorgan’s new parental leave policy, an interview with Ancestry CEO Deb Liu, femicide being at an all-time high, and the world’s first astronaut with a disability.

Winning Energy-Efficiency Tips for Big Game Sunday

Energy

If you’re hosting a party for the big game, you may be preparing a giant spread, arranging comfortable seating and making sure your TV resolution is pixel-perfect. The last thing you need to worry about is a utility bill surprise.

Energy Everywhere: Renewable Natural Gas

Energy

Chevron is working with industry partners—like dairy farmers—to treat methane from cow waste to make renewable natural gas (RNG).

Owning Your Career Journey: You’re Worth It

As work-life integration stays at the forefront of our new normal, I worry that we’ve inadvertently dropped the ball on another critical conversation: career strategies.

American Forest Foundation’s New Strategic Direction Answers Calls for Higher Quality Carbon Credits

Environment

The American Forest Foundation (AFF) announced today its new strategic direction that will focus on unlocking the power of family forests as a natural climate solution, seeking to enable them to capture and store one billion tonnes of carbon by 2050.

The Fight for Food Security Must Empower Smallholder Farmers

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Together with developers from the Costa Rica Institute of Technology, Plan21 and IBM aim to help smallholder farmers in Latin America to manage their crops more sustainably with the goal of increasing their productivity and income.