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Innovation & Technology

Mastercard Accelerates Commitment to Digital Transformation in Africa

Mastercard and the African Development Bank Group today launched the Mobilizing Access to the Digital Economy (MADE) Alliance: Africa to extend digital access to critical services to 100 million individuals and businesses in Africa over the next 10 years.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation Quarterly Giving Series: Q1 2024

Today we’re bringing you the latest quarterly giving series from The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation to highlight the great work being done in support of our mission to help inspire and enable youth sports participation.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Qualcomm’s 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report: Supply Chain Management

We work to have a sustainable supply chain management program that emphasizes product quality while minimizing risk and improving overall sustainability.

Health & Healthcare

ASPIRE: Our Commitment To Address Health Inequities in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

Globally, communities are struggling to support growing healthcare needs. This is especially true in regions with limited financial resources, collectively known as low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Although LMIC populations have grown nearly four times faster.

Education

Rebuilding After a Resurgence; Transforming Morris Brown College With The Home Depot

Morris Brown College, a historically Black college in Atlanta, Georgia, has experienced its share of setbacks and challenges over the years. From almost closing in 2012 to graduating its largest class in 20 years this month, the institution has proven to be resilient.

Education

Commencement 2024: Things They Probably Forgot to Teach You in Business School

It was an absolute honor to be back at my alma mater to address the MBA Class of 2024 at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.

Health & Healthcare

Gilead Sciences Partners With White House for Early Cancer Detection Program “Biden Cancer Moonshot”

In an effort to advance access to cancer prevention and early detection among U.S. workers, the Biden Cancer Moonshot recently announced a series of actions that organizations are taking to improve access and use of cancer screenings.

Sustainable Development Goals

Expert Series: Accelerating Human Rights Due Diligence Through Collaboration and Remedy With PepsiCo and Unilever

Watch the recording of our Expert Session on Human Rights Due Diligence (HRDD) featuring experts from PepsiCo and Unilever.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Q & A With Blair Bateson, Ceres’ Director, Financial Services

This is the fourth in a series of Q & As with the Ceres experts who are engaging with companies to decarbonize six of the highest-emitting sectors of the economy. Click here to read the previous Q & A.

Energy

Urgent Deployment of Existing Technology Can Get World Close to Net Zero, BloombergNEF’s New Energy Outlook 2024 Shows

Although time is running out, BloombergNEF’s New Energy Outlook 2024 shows how the world could still achieve the major goal of the Paris Agreement – holding global warming to well below two degrees Celsius and avoiding the worst impacts of climate change.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Griffith Foods Recognized as a 2024 US Best Managed Company

Griffith Foods, one of the largest food product development companies in the world, is proud to announce it has been selected as a 2024 US Best Managed company, making it the third year in a row to earn this designation.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Research Shows Food and Beverage Companies Committed to Plastic Reduction, Prompted by Consumer Demand

Tetra Pak’s research examined F&B manufacturers’ attitude to sustainability, now and in five years' time.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Tapestry’s David L. Casey Named to Savoy Magazine’s 100 Most Influential Executives in Corporate America

Tapestry is proud to share that David L. Casey is Chief Inclusion & Social Impact Officer for Tapestry, has been named to the list for the second year in a row.

Research, Reports & Publications

Fraud Continues to Be a Watchpoint for Small Businesses in the Current Economic Environment

Fraud prevention is an ongoing concern for small business owners, who continue to be vigilant of evolving fraud tactics and implement preventative measures to stop potential future attacks.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

A Revolutionary Approach to Waste Management: DP World Brazil's Zero Landfill Initiative

In the quest for sustainability, imagine a scenario where waste management isn't just a necessary task, but a pivotal component of a circular economy. In Brazil, this isn’t a hypothetical for DP World—it’s reality.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Sysco Recognizes Global Colleagues For Donating Time to Charitable Organizations

Meet our volunteers of the quarter: Sunny Bhatia from Sysco Winnipeg, Jamie Schell from Sysco Boston, Tim Boldt from Sysco Minnesota, and Rohana Kumara from Sysco Labs in Sri Lanka!

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Regency Centers Wins First Coast Healthiest Companies Award for 15th Consecutive Year

For the 15th year in a row, Jacksonville’s First Coast Worksite Wellness Council (FCWWC) has honored Regency Centers with the First Coast Healthiest Companies award.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

GRI and IFRS Collaborate To Enable Seamless Sustainability Reporting

The IFRS Foundation and the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) are deepening their working relationship, building upon the Memorandum of Understanding signed in 2022

Diversity & Inclusion

Towards a Gender Just Future

CARE has supported 16.5 million women and girls to increase their empowerment & gender equality since 2015.

Environment

A Seat at the Table: Mitigating Food Loss With a Smarter Cold Chain

Reflections from a round table event at the European Parliament on advancing food loss technologies and policies.

Diversity & Inclusion

Regions Bank Celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. At Regions Bank, we recognize and honor the rich history, culture and traditions of these diverse communities and their many contributions to the United States.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Sofidel America Wins Silver Stevie® Award for Nicky Brand Sustainable Packaging

Sofidel America, a leading global provider of paper products, is thrilled to announce that its esteemed brand, Nicky, has been honored with the Silver Stevie® Award for Products in the Area of Sustainability & Climate Protection at the 2024 Stevie® Awards.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Investors Drive Banks Toward Greater Transparency on Climate in 2024 Proxy Season

In a notable move for the 2024 proxy season, New York City Comptroller Brad Lander and New York City Public Pension Boards (NYCERS) submitted six shareholder proposals asking banks to disclose a novel metric for assessing their progress towards their net zero targets

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Meet the Amazon Women of the Ivory Coast Who Are Revolutionizing Finance

The 18th century Amazon women of the Kingdom of Dahomey were known for their bravery, their audacity, and their innovation. Like their ancestral sisters in Dahomey, these Amazons of Côte d'Ivoire are modern-day warriors.

Events, Media & Communications

Women in Clinical Trials: 5 Quotes To Inspire Action

Clinical Trials Day is globally recognized on May 20, and this year, the Walgreens Clinical Trials team decided to celebrate with an event dedicated to women’s health. After all, May is National Women’s Health Month.

Latest Campaigns

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  14. Growth Through Sustainability
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