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Research, Reports & Publications

Eastman Publishes 2023 I&D Report, “Embracing the Power of Inclusion”

Eastman has published its 2023 Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) Report, “Embracing the Power of Inclusion,” which highlights some of the progress the company has made on strengthening I&D, a core element of its culture and innovation strategy.

Education

The Coach Foundation Celebrates Five Years of Dream It Real

In January, the Coach Foundation celebrated five years of creating opportunities and removing barriers for the next generation through its signature initiative, Dream It Real. To celebrate, the Foundation launched its first social impact report, The Courage to Dream It Real.

Innovation & Technology

On a Quest To Make All Chemistry Green Chemistry

The story behind a tool that helps chemists bring a greener lens to the bench.

Environment

Carnival Corporation Announces Ambitious 2024 Greenhouse Gas Intensity Reduction Projections

Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world's largest cruise company, today announced it is on pace to achieve an overall 18% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emission intensity on a lower berth capacity basis in 2024 (compared to 2019).

Events, Media & Communications

Free Microbusiness Summit on February 24

GoDaddy, the City of Las Vegas, Workforce Connections, and Bank of Nevada joined forces to sponsor the no-cost event. Entrance and parking are free, but registration is encouraged at https://bit.ly/MBSummitLV so that attendees can receive important updates.

Innovation & Technology

Executive Predictions 2024: What’s Next for Automotive?

The auto sector has undergone a significant transformation, and the result has ushered in the era of the software-defined vehicle. Software has enabled safety, comfort, and sustainability that would have been impossible ten years ago.

Health & Healthcare

Decade of Impact: Transforming Care in Tanzania

Debora Magembe didn't know what to do. Heavy rains blocked roads from her home in Bantu village in Tanzania to the city of Tanga. While she would have been fine to stay home any other night, her baby had other plans.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Duke Energy’s Rebates Program Helps Florida Customers Get Money Back for Making Home Improvements

Duke Energy is encouraging Florida customers who are planning on making upgrades to their home to take advantage of the Home Energy Improvement rebates program, where they can earn up to $1,700 in rebate incentives.

Sustainable Development Goals

Personas, Planeta y Desempeño, los Pilares de Griffith Foods por la Sostenibilidad

Para Griffith Foods medir su impacto es clave para crear mejores procesos donde tienen presencia, por eso, son signatarios y socios del Pacto Global de La ONU, el Consejo Empresarial Mundial para el Desarrollo Sostenible, la Iniciativa de Especias Sostenibles.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Gilead Named One of Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity

We’re proud to offer an inclusive culture that enables all people to do their best work, and we’re happy to be named one of Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity for our efforts.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Trane Technologies Named to JUST 100, Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies and CDP’s A List

Trane Technologies has been named to the 2024 JUST 100 and Fortune Magazine’s 2024 list of the World’s Most Admired Companies. The company was also recognized for leadership in corporate transparency and performance on climate change by CDP, securing a place on its annual A List.

Research, Reports & Publications

SLR Named a ‘Leader’ in ESG & Sustainability Services Benchmark Report by Independent Research Firm

SLR is recognised for its strong capabilities across the spectrum of ESG and Sustainability services, including strategy, reporting and disclosures, financial advisory and notable strength in operational transformation.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Taproot Panel: A Conversation With Experienced Skills-Based Volunteers

Taproot Foundation is hosting a free Feb 13 panel on the benefits of skills-based volunteerism led by experienced pro bono consultants. Join the conversation for advice on consulting with nonprofits and inspiration on the deep impact of skills-based volunteering.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Atlantic City Electric Offers Important Energy Saving Tips and Energy Assistance Information for Customers During Cold Snap

Winter is officially here. As even colder temperatures can be expected through the coming months, leading to increased energy usage and potentially higher bills, Atlantic City Electric is committed to helping all customers use less energy

Education

Chemours and the National Safety Council Launch a New Scholarship Opportunity

Chemours, a global chemistry company, and the National Safety Council, America’s leading nonprofit safety advocate, have partnered to launch the Diversity in Safety Scholarship Funded by Chemours.

Research, Reports & Publications

New Benevity Report Reveals a Surge in Corporate Volunteerism

Benevity Inc. the leading provider of global corporate purpose software, today released The State of Corporate Volunteering, a report from Benevity Impact Labs that reveals a surge in corporate volunteerism as companies seek ways to address the challenges of employee connection.

Sustainable Development Goals

Overcome the Challenges of the Modern Workplace With a Tailored Sustainability Strategy

We’ve all experienced huge changes in the workplace over the past few years. We’ve dealt with a global pandemic, an energy crisis, an increasing awareness of climate change, and all this and more has taken its toll.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

AMD Named in Top 10 of America’s Most JUST Companies by JUST Capital and CNBC

AMD is ranked 9th on America’s Most JUST Companies, recognizing the company’s commitment to serving its workers, customers, communities, the environment, and shareholders.

Energy

Arkansas Steel Associates Go ZERO With Green and Clean Energy From Entergy Arkansas

Arkansas Steel Associates is the among the first customers to cover 100 percent of their energy usage with offerings from Entergy Arkansas’ Go ZERO tariff, which gives commercial and industrial customers customizable options for green and clean energy.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

IP Creates Best Practice for the Safe Loading of Trailers With Baled Materials

According to the latest numbers available from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, work-related injury incidents for recycling industry workers has increased.

Events, Media & Communications

Celebrating African Americans in the Arts

As our firm celebrates Black History Month in the U.S., MOSAIC @ T. Rowe Price, one of our firm’s global associate-led business resource groups, and its African Heritage Community are hosting an educational event as we highlight a few organizations that we proudly support.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Lowe’s Invites Communities To Nominate Projects for Lowe’s Hometowns Grant Program

As part of Lowe's continued work to make communities better for all, the home improvement company is accepting project nominations for Lowe's Hometowns through Feb. 19. Now in its third year, the five-year, $100 million impact program revitalizes community spaces.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Recruiting Experts To Perform Environmental Benchmarks for Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative

The Consumer Goods Forum is currently seeking to recruit experts to perform benchmarks for the Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI).

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

MetLife Foundation Expands Employee-Driven Community Impact Grant Program With $1 Million Commitment

MetLife Foundation today announced an additional $1 million commitment to its Community Impact Grant Program, which it launched in June of 2023.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Talking Workplace Innovation With Bacardi

More than 160 years since the company was founded on the Caribbean island of Cuba, Bacardi is still family owned. The company’s 9,000 employees around the world are united by three cultural pillars, Fearless, Family and Founders, and refer to one another as ‘Primos’.

Latest Campaigns

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    Cascale shares updates on its strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders geared toward shifting the industry into one that gives back more than...
  2. FedEx | Reports
    Find archived annual FedEx Cares and other CSR-related reports, covering enterprise-wide strategies, goals, programs and progress across the fiscal...
  3. Pursuing Possibility with Principle
    This highlights our firm’s values: We do the right thing and put our clients first.
  4. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  5. IWBI | WELL Building Standard
    Our built environment can shape our habits and choices, regulate our sleep-wake cycle, drive us toward healthy and unhealthy choices, and passively...
  6. 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...
  7. 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...
  8. Whole Planet
    Whole Planet, a pillar of Whole Foods Market Foundation, helps people living in poverty build long-term financial resilience through income growth...
  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. Responsible Investing
    Responsible Investing
  11. 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...
  12. Corporate Social Responsibility
    Whirlpool Corporation has several CSR partners including United Way, Habitat for Humanity International, Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Consulada...
  13. INtersections: Dow's 2024 Progress Report
    Team Dow remains agile and focused on taking proactive actions to improve profitability in the midst of persistent macroeconomic challenges, while...
  14. 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...
  15. Policy and Regulation
    Cascale shares insights regarding policy and regulation impacting the consumer goods industry, and highlights how it's supporting members prepare for...