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Innovation & Technology

Mastercard: How Data and AI Can Drive Change: 4 Ways Forward

At the third annual Impact Data Summit hosted by the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth at the company’s Tech Hub in Manhattan, “pragmatic optimism” and “idealistic realism” were the watchwords.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

United Supermarkets and Mrs Baird’s Team up for 12th Annual Teachers on the Rise Program

On Monday, Albertsons Companies' United Supermarkets and Mrs Baird’s kicked off the beginning of the Teachers on the Rise program for the 12th year — an effort by the two companies to recognize local teachers nominated for their work by their students.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

What’s in a name? CSRHub…CSR Hub…ESGHub

We considered many names for our site—in fact we spent our first year and a half under a different name—EkoHub. We liked “Eko” — coming from the Greek word Oikos, related to economy, ecology, and “home” or social concerns.

Environment

Top ESG Risk Factors by Industry: Consumer Goods, Tech, Energy, and Finance

Investors, consumers, and regulatory bodies are placing increasing importance on corporate ESG practices. Our latest post dives deep into the unique ESG risk factors faced by the Consumer and Industrial Goods, Technology, Energy, and Financial Services industries.

Research, Reports & Publications

A Story of Resilience and Community Empowerment: Meet Carter’s BBQ

Made in America: Ohio highlights the transformative efforts of the Economic & Community Development Institute (ECDI), a key partner in GoDaddy’s social impact initiative, Empower by GoDaddy. Ohio, a region rich in diversity, spans the bustling industrial landscape of Cleveland.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Entergy Louisiana Employees Recognized for Hurricane Francine Stakeholder Engagement Efforts

Three Entergy Louisiana employees were honored with certificates of commendation from Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome during the Sept. 25 Baton Rouge Metropolitan Council meeting for their stakeholder engagement efforts during and after Hurricane Francine.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Cultivating a Safety-First Mindset at Covia

Cultivating a safe work environment plays a critical role in everything we do at Covia. From our plant locations to our offices – safety and health remain a consistent focus to ensure the well-being of our Team Members, customers, and communities.

Innovation & Technology

Rockwell Automation Helps the Royal Mint Reduce E-Waste in Precious Metal-Recovery Facility

The Royal Mint’s new Precious Metals Recovery facility uses the PlantPAx® DCS (distributed control system) from Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK) to manage and control the gold extraction process.

Social Impact & Volunteering

PNC 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report: Building Connections With People and Communities

Supporting the communities in which we live and work is a cornerstone of PNC’s pragmatic approach and empathy-leading philosophy.

Sustainable Development Goals

Eight Strategies to Become a Better Water Steward

SCS Global Services has published a new eBook, Eight Strategies to Become a Better Water Steward, whicih speaks directly to these challenges and stands as a comprehensive guide designed to help organizations of all sizes navigate the most vital components of responsible water man

Sustainable Development Goals

3M Achieves Science Based Targets initiative Validation, Strengthening Commitment to Decarbonization and Customer Innovation

3M announced today that its near-term, science-based emissions reduction targets have been validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) as being in line with the 1.5° C trajectory of the Paris Agreement.

Events, Media & Communications

Five Takeaways From Climate Week NYC 2024

Climate Week NYC is not one event, but a collision of more than 900 events at multiple venues across the New York metro area.

Responsible Production & Consumption

M... for Massive Urbanization, a Saint-Gobain Podcast

On this episode, learn how within twenty years, two-thirds of the world's population will be living in cities. Metropolises worldwide continue to grow along with all the challenges they face including fresh and waste management, atmospheric pollution, unaffordable housing.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Shared Values, Shared Success, at Jazz Pharmaceuticals

At Jazz, our team members are the driving force behind our success. Together, we are dedicated to developing meaningful products that address serious unmet medical needs.

Diversity & Inclusion

Wesco Partners With United Way of Calgary and Area To Bridge Digital Inequity

In 2024, Wesco launched its support of United Way of Calgary and Area digital equity and inclusion approach to community outcomes. This new and innovative approach to community outcomes leans into digital hardware and the lifelong skills required to use it for its' communities

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

SLR to Acquire Malk Partners

SLR Consulting (SLR), a global leader in sustainability solutions, enters into an agreement to acquire Malk Partners (Malk).

Innovation & Technology

Virginia Commonwealth University Taps T-Mobile To Help Protect Endangered Species

The Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) Rice Rivers Center is using the power of 5G to transform conservation for the federally endangered Atlantic sturgeon.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Kansas City Father Invests in His Family’s Future Through Homeownership

Rush qualified for and used the U.S. Bank American Dream home loan, created to help buyers overcome the thresholds to homeownership.

Innovation & Technology

For Climate Week NYC, Cisco Highlights Its Innovation and Leadership

For Cisco, Climate Week is a unique opportunity to showcase its innovation, global influence, and leadership on an issue that is central to its purpose: powering an inclusive future for all.

Environment

Championing Mangrove Conservation: DP World’s Commitment to Ecological Sustainability

At DP World, environmental stewardship is a core pillar of our sustainability strategy, and our commitment to mangrove restoration is a clear example of this dedication.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

PepsiCo Foods North America and Feed the Children Celebrate 30 Years of Partnership to Defeat Childhood Hunger in the U.S.

PepsiCo Foods North America® (PFNA) today announced the 30th anniversary of its partnership with Feed the Children® in the fight against childhood hunger and the 3.2 million households facing food insecurity across the U.S.

Environment

Cascale Expands Manufacturer Climate Action Program

Cascale's Manufacturer Climate Action Program (MCAP), now engages over 60 manufacturers in the fight against climate change, the organization announced. MCAP empowers manufacturers across the globe to accelerate their decarbonization journeys through science-aligned targets.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Duke Energy Foundation Commits $1 Million to Support Communities Impacted by Hurricane Helene

In response to the devastating impacts of Hurricane Helene, Duke Energy Foundation announces a $1 million commitment to nonprofits providing vital assistance to affected communities across the Southeast.

Innovation & Technology

How Cal Krause Impacts Sustainability Every Day as an Embodied Carbon Specialist

We believe every job at Trane Technologies is a sustainability job. Learn more about how Cal Krause's efforts surrounding embodied carbon reduction are positively impacting our industry and the world.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Youth Encouragement Services and Motorola Solutions Foundation Renovate Nashville Youth Centers

Youth Encouragement Services (YES), together with the Motorola Solutions Foundation and volunteers from the Motorola Solutions Galvin Masters sales organization, refreshed YES’ Nashville-based youth centers.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Local Communities
    The principals of living and working in synergy with the communities in which we operate, as well as collaborating on projects that benefit those...
  2. 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...
  3. Healthy Spaces Podcast: Season 5
    Welcome to Season 5 of Healthy Spaces by Trane Technologies, the podcast where experts and disruptors explore how climate technology and innovation...
  4. Biomimicry and Ray of Hope Accelerator
    The Ray C. Anderson Foundation has partnered with the Biomimicry Institute to create the Ray of Hope Accelerator, designed to bring commercially...
  5. Drive for MPC
    At Marathon Petroleum, our professional truck drivers share one common vision: no accidents, no injuries, and no harm to the environment. We’re proud...
  6. Goals That Inspire: Environmental Stewardship
    Through our Goals That Inspire we have established aggressive commitments with targeted and measurable metrics which will require innovation...
  7. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  8. Growth Through Sustainability
    Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator with a clear purpose to boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. See how embedding...
  9. Integrated Tools
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts to align the industry on a common language to describe sustainability performance to reduce duplication and...
  10. Leading ESG & Sustainability Stewardship
    The new CNH continues on its longstanding path of excellence in sustainability, which is recognized by the foremost authorities.
  11. Purposeful Innovation
    We invent breakthrough technologies that enable life-changing products and experiences. We’re building on our legacy of technology leadership with 5G...
  12. GoDaddy | Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
    Diverse teams build better products — period. At GoDaddy, we make apps and services that our worldwide community of entrepreneurs can relate to. Our...
  13. Wesco Cares
    Life-changing events can happen to any of us, often when we least expect them. Employees in need can turn to the Wesco Cares. Its mission is to be an...
  14. SustainabilityHQ.com Weekly Highlights
    Highlighting the top news, commentary, and research for the week coming from SHQ. The highlights newsletter also spotlights one profiled organization...
  15. Fifth Third’s Neighborhood Program
    Fifth Third has a proven track record of success in community development through its neighborhood program, which creates and implements innovative...