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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

National Grid, AARP New York, PULP Collaborating to Increase Awareness of Energy Affordability Programs for Income Eligible Customers, Especially Seniors

National Grid, AARP New York and Public Utility Law Project (PULP) are collaborating to bring awareness to income eligible customers, particularly seniors, about National Grid’s Energy Affordability Program (EAP) to increase awareness of the relief program and other no-cost energy saving programs.

Media & Communications

It's Here - G&A Institute's “2021 Sustainability Reporting in Focus” Trends Report

Our annual in-depth review of corporate sustainability / ESG reporting trends is here and available for your reading.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

NRG Energy Recognizes Business Customers During Annual Excellence in Energy Awards

NRG Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NRG) honored its top energy customers for their leadership in energy efficiency, sustainability, and community support during the second annual Excellence in Energy Awards on November 17, 2021.

Responsible Production & Consumption

GreenBlue Announces SCS Global Services As First Accredited Certification Body for the Recycled Material Standard (RMS)

Following the official launch of the Recycled Material Standard (RMS) last month, we are proud to announce SCS Global Services as the first certification body accredited to conduct assessments that lead to RMS certification.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

As Climate Risks Skyrocket, Largest Asset Managers Vote for More Climate-Related Shareholder Proposals, Tipping Support to Record Levels in 2021

Investor engagement on the climate crisis has swept up even the largest investors.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

American Express Give2Gether 2021 Supports Nearly 4,000 Non-profit Organizations Across 78 Countries

In American Express’ annual Give2Gether campaign, more than 13,000 colleagues participated, pledging donations to their favorite non-profits and doubling their impact with the company’s Global Match Program.

Energy

CIT Supports New 200-Megawatt Amazon Solar Farm in OH

CIT is pleased to support Innergex Renewable Energy with financing for its 200-megawatt Amazon Solar Farm in Ohio.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Technology Director Shares Her Top 5 Career Tips

Felicia Rives started with The Home Depot in 1996 after graduating from Georgia Tech with a degree in computer science.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Newsweek Names Hormel Foods One of America’s Most Responsible Companies

Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a global branded food company, has been named one of America’s Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek magazine for the third year in a row.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Gilead Sciences Ranked No. 6 overall, and No. 2 in Health Care & Life Sciences Industry, in Newsweek's List of Most Responsible American Companies

Gilead Sciences ranked No. 6 overall, and No. 2 within the Health Care & Life Sciences industry, in Newsweek’s just-released list of Most Responsible American Companies.

Diversity & Inclusion

Alkermes Has Launched Employee Resource Groups

In the words of our CEO Richard Pops, diversity, inclusion & belonging are “integral to our company’s culture and success.”

Energy

Capital Power and Enbridge Collaborate to Reduce CO2 Emissions in Alberta

Capital Power Corporation (TSX: CPX) and Enbridge Inc. (TSX: ENB) (NYSE: ENB) are pleased to announce a memorandum of understanding to collaborate on carbon capture and storage (CCS) solutions in the Wabamun area west of Edmonton, Alberta, near Capital Power's Genesee Generating Station.

Diversity & Inclusion

Four Ways P&G is Stepping Up to Inspire and Enable Disability Confidence

P&G recognizes International Day of Persons with Disabilities and the contributions of P&G employees with disabilities.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Field to Market Releases Fourth National Indicators Report Underscoring Need for Greater Collective Action in Accelerating Sustainable Commodity Crop Production

Field to Market: The Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture released today the fourth edition of its landmark National Indicators Report, Environmental Indicators for Measuring Outcomes of On-Farm Agricultural Production in the United States, which provides critical national-level analysis on progress in environmental indicators across eleven U.S. commodity crops. The report, last issued in 2016, demonstrates that progress across five key environmental indicators has largely plateaued over the last decade, demonstrating an urgent need for greater collective action from the value chain in order to achieve sustained transformation of the agricultural system.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Toblerone Named Best Sustainable Supplier 2021 by TRBusiness Global Travel Retail Awards

Made from 100% sustainably sourced cocoa through Mondelēz International’s Cocoa Life program, the packaging is designed to be recyclable and features the Cocoa Life logo to highlight its sustainability credentials to consumers.

Events, Media & Communications

Marketing Industry Launches New CMO Sustainability Accelerator Collaborative

Leading organizations in the marketing industry today announced a groundbreaking coalition of resources and professional expertise to catalyze the global marketing community in driving growth through sustainable innovation.

Research, Reports & Publications

Seagen Publishes Inaugural Corporate Responsibility Report

As a demonstration of its long-term environmental, social, and governance (ESG) commitments, Seagen Inc. (Nasdaq:SGEN) today announced the release of its inaugural Corporate Responsibility Report.

Research, Reports & Publications

Return on Sustainability, Spotlight 1: Risk Mitigation and Resilience

Research, Reports & Publications

CRB Horizons Report - Life Sciences 2021

Our Horizons: Life Sciences report, built on the inputs of more than 500 industry leaders, explores the evolving science & business of drug manufacturing & the operational shifts our industry must make, especially as COVID-19 has changed our world.

Diversity & Inclusion

VMware's Inclusive Terminology Journey

VMware has undertaken the multifaceted task of correcting non-inclusive terminology used in our products and company collateral. Ralph Waldo Emerson once wrote, “Life is a journey, not a destination.”

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Griffith Foods Southeast Asia Recognized as one of HR Asia Best Companies To Work For In Asia 2021

Griffith Foods Southeast Asia is recognized as one of HR Asia Best Companies To Work For In Asia 2021! This is a prestigious award organized by the leading professional magazine, HR Asia, acknowledging strong performance in several categories.

Innovation & Technology

Cisco to Award $1M USD to #TechForGood Startups and Entrepreneurs Addressing Social Issues and Climate Change

One of Cisco’s signature Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs, the Challenge will award $1 million in cash prizes to early-stage tech entrepreneurs who are addressing some of our toughest social and environmental problems.

Innovation & Technology

Kirk Taylor Is the Featured Guest on AgriNovus Indiana's Ag+Bio+Science Podcast

Land Betterment Corporation (“Land Betterment” or the “Company”), an environmental solutions company fostering positive impact through upcycling former coal mining and industrial sites to create sustainable community development and job creation

Events, Media & Communications

Executive Roundtable: STEM Workforce Development Through an Equity Lens

As we grapple with COVID’s impact across industry, an area seemingly immune to the pandemic’s fallout are the job opportunities available for qualified STEM professionals.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Kohler Canada Offers Donation and Matching Program to Helping Women's Shelters

Kohler Canada will provide an initial $10,000 of items and match donations up to an additional $10,000 in Amazon Wish List items to provide over $30,000 in donations in total.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Collaboration and Partnership
    Cascale shares updates on its strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders geared toward shifting the industry into one that gives back more than...
  2. Cascale Governance
    Cascale shares updates from its Board of Directors who serve as the principal governing body and are responsible for setting the strategic direction...
  3. PSEG People & Communities
    PSEG is committed to improving the lives of our customers, our employees and the diverse communities we serve throughout New Jersey and Long Island...
  4. Making the World a Better Home | Our Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
    We believe diversity strengthens us and the best ideas come from diverse teams working together. Creating a positive workplace for everyone means...
  5. Scotts Miracle-Gro | Environment Improvement
    Earth's beauty and resources should be appreciated now and preserved for generations to come. Discover the stewardship initiatives underway to protect...
  6. Leading ESG & Sustainability Stewardship
    The new CNH continues on its longstanding path of excellence in sustainability, which is recognized by the foremost authorities.
  7. Social Impact at Mastercard
    At Mastercard, we’re powering economies and empowering people, building a sustainable economy where everyone prospers.
  8. Investing in our Communities
    We invest in sustainable community outcomes that improve lives.
  9. KeyBank's Community Investment
    In states where Key has a presence, there are approximately 1.7 million low- to moderate-income (LMI) households. Many LMI individuals don’t have bank...
  10. Opportunity for All
    At Trane Technologies, uplifting our communities and workforce is the key to our continued success. We focus on broadening access to education...
  11. 2025: Entergy helps customers beat the heat
    This summer, Entergy helped our customers across our service area beat the heat this summer through a number of initiatives aimed to help them save...
  12. FedEx Cares | Overall
    FedEx Cares is our global community engagement program and one way that we live out our purpose of connecting people and possibilities. Our goal is to...
  13. AEG's Commitment to Sustainable Operations
    AEG's sustainability initiatives are designed to reduce our consumption of the planet’s limited resources. Through our comprehensive sustainability...
  14. 2025: Entergy helps customers beat the heat
    This summer, Entergy helped our customers across our service area beat the heat this summer through a number of initiatives aimed to help them save...
  15. Cascale Events
    Cascale organizes and participates in a series of events, leveraging its position as a global convener of close to half the sector to bring together...