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Is Patagonia the Rabbit or the Duck: Why It's Okay to Answer “Both”

Ecocentricity Blog: John Lanier takes a deep-dive into exactly how Yvon Chouinard gave away his ownership of Patagonia earlier this month.

The Glad Products Company and Discovery Education Partner to Support Science Education for 100,000 First Grade Students Across United States Amid Supply Chain Shortages

Education

The Glad Products Company partnered with Discovery Education to support science education for over 100,000 first grade students across the United States.

Wells Fargo Provides $500,000 To Help Small Businesses Raise Capital Through SMBX and the DC Rebuild Bond Program

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Wells Fargo Foundation is providing $500,000 to The Coalition for Nonprofit Housing & Economic Development to offer technical financial assistance to 100 small business owners interested in participating in the DC Rebuild Bond Program.

Top 3 Ways to Operationalize an ESG Report

Research, Reports & Publications

3BL Media breaks down how to operationalize ESG reporting to maximize brand visibility. Explore more of our resources at our Private Equity Hub.

Jack and Barbara Nicklaus KitchenAid Senior PGA Champions for Change Scholarship Helps Underserved Students at Lake Michigan College Achieve Their Academic Goals

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

One of the awards given through the program is the Jack and Barbara Nicklaus KitchenAid Senior PGA Champions for Change Scholarship. The scholarship was announced at the Championship and the recipients have just been selected.

Alpha Petroleum, Energean UK and Orsted Agree To Explore the Repurposing of a UK Southern North Sea Gas Platform as a Potential Compensation Measure for Offshore Wind

Green Infrastructure

Kittiwake have been observed readily utilising man-made structures and Orsted’s recent offshore surveys of platforms in the North Sea have shown large numbers of nests on a number of platforms.

Four Ways Development Agencies Can Advance Carbon Markets

Energy

Tetra Tech’s senior climate advisor Rodrigo Chaparro looks at how international development agencies can advance carbon markets.

Impact Cubed Launches Fund ESG Validator and Climate Tools

Investors can validate fund ESG names and climate claims with factual data and easy reporting tools

Shifting Sands: Juan Cole on Middle East Climate Woes

Environment

When it comes to the Middle East and the environment, many of us think first about the area's role in petroleum production.

Disruptive Innovation Is the Key to Plastics Sustainability

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

HP is taking multiple steps to improve its plastics circularity.

San Diego Housing Commission Receives $7.5 Million Wells Fargo Grant to Increase Homeownership for People of Color

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

An expanded effort to help more people of color in the San Diego region become homeowners is launching today with the support of a $7.5 million grant from the Wells Fargo Foundation.

Taking Flight: Case IH's FieldXplorer Technology Improves Productivity and Sustainability in Thailand

Innovation & Technology

CNH Industrial brand Case IH has pushed precision technology to new heights, with GPS-enabled drones now able to interact with Case IH Advanced Farming Systems software and provide accurate, real-time intelligence to help make on-farm decisions.

Announcing the Corporate Conversations on Purpose Insights Pack

Events, Media & Communications

Phil Preston, CEO of The Business Purpose Project and Lynne Filderman, Founder of Curation On Purpose are pleased to release their summary insights pack from the Corporate Conversations on Purpose series.

Comcast NBCUniversal Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Diversity & Inclusion

All year long, Comcast NBCUniversal is committed to recognizing the contributions and influence of Hispanic and Latino communities to our history, culture, and achievements of our company.

Stanley Black & Decker and TerraCycle Partner To Launch Free Recycling Program for Small Home Appliances and Tools

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Stanley Black & Decker announced a partnership with TerraCycle, an international recycling leader, to encourage customers to recycle home appliances and tools products containing integral lithium-ion batteries.

United Rentals Outlines Sustainability Approach

United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE: URI) today outlined the steps the company is taking to reduce the environmental impact of its operations and help its customers reduce their carbon footprint.

D&I Weekly News Round Up: Women Empowerment, Gender Balance and More

Diversity & Inclusion

Today we are talking about a new report from McKinsey, LinkedIn’s Diversity Nudges, how working from home can impact gender equality, and a librarian from Afghanistan fighting for women’s rights.

Celebrate a Week of Resourcefulness with Itron and Discovery Education

Education

In recognition of its annual Week of Resourcefulness, Itron, Inc. and Discovery Education are encouraging students, educators, and communities to explore the relationship between energy and water with no-cost digital learning resources.

Northern Trust's Participation in ESG Memberships and Initiatives

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

To promote our ESG priorities locally and globally, Northern Trust participates in several groups and initiatives. Read more about the organizations we support.

Adding Greenwatts to the Grid: Maximize Environmental Impact With PPAs

Environment

In this guide, you will learn about: The environmental benefits of renewable corporate PPAs; How to be confident that your clean energy procurement is supporting additionality; How Ikea used its PPA strategy to support the local community

The Future of Climate Investing

At a recent Nasdaq webinar on the future of climate investing, three leading analysts discussed the current state of climate investing, data’s role in the evolving landscape and how to hold institutional investors and companies accountable for their ambitious climate agendas.

65% of Heavy Drinkers Are Concerned, yet Only 26% Seek Treatment

Health & Healthcare

65% of heavy drinkers responded “yes” when asked if they have ever been concerned about their drinking, yet only 26% have sought treatment.

Trusting Teams To Drive Volunteer Engagement

Social Impact & Volunteering

Discover the value of creating shared experiences through employee volunteering to create team flow and prevent disengagement or "quiet quitting" at work. It's all about trust and transformative volunteering.

T. Rowe Price Releases 2021 ESG Corporate Annual Report, Highlighting Progress and Commitments for the Future

Research, Reports & Publications

T. Rowe Price has published its 2021 ESG Corporate Annual Report. The report highlights the firm's environmental, social, and governance progress, along with future targets and commitments to advance our ESG strategy.

Sustainable Customer Solutions at FedEx

Sustainable Development Goals

FedEx works with customers to evaluate offering end-to-end sustainability for our supply chains through options such as carbon neutral shipping offerings and sustainable packaging solutions.