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Diversity & Inclusion

#GenderEqualOlympics: Celebrating Full Gender Parity on the Field of Play at Paris 2024

The IOC has distributed quota places equally to female and male athletes – 50:50. For the first time in Olympic history, there will be full gender parity on the field of play.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Sustainable and Responsible Finance

A strong lever for promoting more responsible development is sustainable finance, i.e. that whose products and investment decisions take into account environmental, social and corporate governance factors.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

LA Kings Players Brighten Spirits at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) in Recognition of Make March Matter

In support of the franchise’s on-going partnership with Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA), all active roster players from the LA Kings volunteered their time to bring joy and inspiration to young patients and their families at CHLA.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Making Bold Moves Toward a Strong, Vibrant Community

Whether she’s delivering a speech to community leaders or brainstorming over a cup of coffee, Rhonda Whitaker Hurtt can capture the essence of her job in a few passionate words.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Wells Fargo Joins Forces With ICON To Support Initiative 99 Global Architecture Competition To Design Homes for $99,000

Wells Fargo is joining forces with ICON to support Initiative 99 global architecture competition to design 3D-printed affordable homes for $99,000 or less.

Events, Media & Communications

Ceres Honors Climate Champions With BICEP Awards

Last week, while dozens of business leaders gathered in Washington, D.C. to push for ambitious federal climate policy at LEAD on a Clean Economy 2024, we at Ceres also took time to reflect on the last year.

Research, Reports & Publications

Majority of Asia Pacific Real Estate Companies and Investment Funds Aim To Achieve Net Zero by 2050: CBRE Survey

The role of Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO*) is rapidly gaining prominence among the Asia Pacific region as investors display increased appetite for sustainable portfolios, according to CBRE’s Asia Pacific Real Estate Chief Sustainability Officer Survey.

Diversity & Inclusion

International Women’s Day: Meet MPC Engineering Director Jeannette Jones

“I’d encourage women to consider a career in engineering because there are many different types of engineering roles to explore. Engineers are often well compensated, and it’s a lot of fun,” she shared.

Environment

National Zero Emission Freight Corridor Strategy Will Advance Fleet Electrification Across the U.S. Economy

Ceres applauds the U.S. Department of Energy, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and the U.S. Department of Transportation for their all-of-government coordinated strategy to expand the deployment of infrastructure to support clean freight by 2040 in four phases.

Diversity & Inclusion

HARMAN Creates New Pathways for Women in Science

HARMAN is helping to create new pathways for women in science through its collaborative efforts with partners such as the 1,000 Dreams Fund. HARMAN aims to eliminate barriers and ignite inspiration among the next generation of female leaders pursuing careers in STEAM fields.

Environment

Pennsylvania Policies Will Spark Increased Renewable Energy Build-Out, Helping Businesses Meet Goals

Ceres and major companies doing business in Pennsylvania welcome two newly proposed policies from the administration of Gov.

Events, Media & Communications

New FedEx HBCU Student Ambassador Program Cohort Unveiled in a “Super” Way

FedEx announced the third cohort of the FedEx HBCU-Student Ambassador Program in a very super way - with help from HBCU student and famous alum.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Cascale Joins Stakeholders at the OECD Forum

Andrew Martin, executive vice president at Cascale (formerly the Sustainable Apparel Coalition), recently joined a panel at the OECD Forum on Due Diligence in the Garment and Footwear Sector in Paris.

Environment

Preparing for 4 New EU Environmental Regulations in 2024

The European Union is well on its way to implementing a series of pivotal environmental regulations that cover everything from water quality to carbon emissions and biodiversity preservation.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Unlocking Opportunity for Female Entrepreneurs Through Non-Traditional Financing

There are a number of ways capital providers can meet the needs of female entrepreneurs when it comes to financing.

Green Infrastructure

This Company Is Making Freight Transportation Cleaner

Depending on the application, the road conditions and the type of cargo transported, the new system generates fuel savings that can reach up to 25%, also providing less wear on the components and less waste in the environment.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Kohler’s Hidden Gem: Employee Malcolm Smith’s Artistic Legacy Enhances Huntsville Plant

When Malcolm Smith joined our Huntsville, AL, team back in 1997, he brought an unexpected talent that goes far beyond the tubs and showers he helps build.

Events, Media & Communications

Chemours Supports 35th Annual Salem County, New Jersey Science Fair

March 6th marked an exciting time in Salem County, New Jersey where our Chambers Works manufacturing site is centrally located.

Responsible Production & Consumption

How Fashion Brands Can Leverage Higg BRM for Decision-Making, Compliance

Cascale (formerly the Sustainable Apparel Coalition) recently launched the latest version of the Higg Brand and Retail Module (BRM), a part of the Higg Index suite of tools.

Sustainable Development Goals

Winter Sports Beyond Borders: Decentralising Winter Sports To Create a Global, Sustainable Legacy

Thanks to these farsighted programmes of the Olympic Movement, I could scale these heights, and now want to ensure that future Indian athletes have more such opportunities. I see winter sport as a vehicle for social mobility and sustainable development.

Diversity & Inclusion

Matriarchs of Whisky: Stephanie MacLeod of Dewar’s

In 2023, Dewar’s swept the blended scotch categories in the International Whisky Competition, along with McLeod’s triumph as Master Blender of the Year.

Social Impact & Volunteering

The Maximus Foundation Supports Connecting Individuals With Nonprofits in Need of Volunteers

Volunteer Hampton Roads is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering a culture of volunteerism and community engagement in the Hampton Roads region of Virginia.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

With Basic Needs Met, Students Can Soar

Community giving, close to home — that’s what the Employee Engagement Team’s Philanthropy Committee at Aflac’s Premier Life, Absence and Disability Solutions (PLADS) wanted. And they made it happen, streamlining the donation process so that they could more quickly get needed item

Diversity & Inclusion

Celebrating Black Excellence: Twin Sisters Shining Bright

In celebration of Black History Month, we turn the spotlight on Meshawn Woods and LeShawn Parrish; the twin sisters have worked for the company for more than 15 years.

Sustainable Development Goals

IBM To Invest $45 Million in Climate Adaptation-Focused Social Impact Program

Tech giant IBM announced a new commitment to invest $45 million in its social impact program, the IBM Sustainability Accelerator.

Latest Campaigns

  1. 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...
  2. 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...
  3. 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...
  4. 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...
  5. 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...
  6. 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...
  7. Leading ESG & Sustainability Stewardship
    The new CNH continues on its longstanding path of excellence in sustainability, which is recognized by the foremost authorities.
  8. Social Impact at Mastercard
    At Mastercard, we’re powering economies and empowering people, building a sustainable economy where everyone prospers.
  9. Investing in our Communities
    We invest in sustainable community outcomes that improve lives.
  10. 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...
  11. FedEx | Empowering Entrepreneurs
    Advancing women and minority-owned small businesses and entrepreneurs around the world. Small to mid-sized businesses power their local economies and...
  12. 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...
  13. 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...
  14. 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...
  15. 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...