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Environment

Steel Dynamics Is a Proud Supporter of The Steel Climate Standard To Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Steel Dynamics, Inc. (NASDAQ/GS: STLD) today announced that the company supports The Steel Climate Standard. The Steel Climate Standard was published by the Global Steel Climate Council (GSCC)

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Green Guru or Strategic Savant: Singapore Companies Make Tough Choices in CSO Hires

​​​​In a recent article for the Business Times, Acre's Head of Sustainable Business, APAC, Greg Brittian, discusses the different paths companies can take when hiring sustainability leaders, as well as the trending skills associated with CSOs.

Diversity & Inclusion

O-I Glass Celebrates Contributions of Women in Innovation

O-I Glass, Inc. joins the World Intellectual Property Organization in recognizing the vital role of innovators worldwide that create economic and social benefits through their ideas. April 26 marks World Intellectual Property Day with this year’s theme being

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Your Guide to Defining an Information Governance Policy

As more industries seek digital transformation — adopting conveniences such as cloud-based connectivity, frictionless operations, and more — their vulnerability to potential threats increases.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Cummins Named to Ethical Companies List for 16th Consecutive Year

Cummins Inc. has been named to Ethisphere’s list of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for a 16th consecutive year.

Research, Reports & Publications

GoDaddy 2022 Sustainability Report: A Message From Our CEO

I joined GoDaddy in 2019 because I was inspired by its mission. I am not alone. Everyone working here feels the importance of GoDaddy’s mission: to empower entrepreneurs everywhere, making opportunity more inclusive for all.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

2023 CDFI Sustainable Investing Trends

Sustainable investing has gained momentum over the past decade with both financial professionals and casual investors, and in 2023 it’s more relevant than ever.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Protecting the Climate: The Home Depot’s Supply Chain Efficiency

By making our supply chain more efficient, we reduce business costs and the impact that our product distribution has on the environment. We continue to make progress on our multi-year supply chain initiative to create the fastest, most efficient and reliable delivery network.

Sustainable Development Goals

Every Tree Counts

To achieve net zero emissions, Meta is focused on reducing our emissions by prioritizing efficiency and circularity in our business decisions, embracing low-carbon technology, and engaging with our suppliers to help them set climate targets.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Dow Products & Technologies Presented With All-Time High Nine Edison Awards™

Dow, (NYSE: DOW) the world’s leading materials science company, has received a record-setting nine Edison Awards™ for 2023 – more than any company ever in a single year – with 5 gold, 3 silver and 1 bronze.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Del Monte Foods Nourishes the Planet by Reducing Food Waste

As part of its Growers of Good purpose to produce healthy food that nourishes people and the planet, Del Monte Foods, Inc. is reducing food waste across its products through the process of upcycling.

Energy

The Latest Numbers From Lazard on the Levelized Cost of Energy

Whenever Lazard publishes their levelized cost of energy reports, I always dive in. I offer my takeaways below, but the bottom line is clear - the economics of renewable energy look really good.

Sustainable Development Goals

Video: Sealed Air Commits to Sustainability

Committed to creating a circular economy, reducing waste, and shrinking their carbon footprint, Sealed Air collaborates with Rockwell Automation to drive sustainability.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Bank Resources Can Make the Difference for Homebuyers in Underserved Communities

A home is one of the largest and most meaningful purchases a person can make; yet homebuyers are often overwhelmed by the process. Access to information, resources and education that ease the process is crucial, especially for families and individuals in underserved communities.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

SaverLife Launches Free Mobile App to Help Working Families Build Savings

SaverLife launches a free mobile app aimed at helping hard-working families save money and build wealth.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Gianchere Project – GoFund and Georgia-Pacific

Access to clean water is a basic human need that many of us might take for granted. Each year, World Water Day on March 22 serves as an important reminder to come together to solve the water and sanitation crisis.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Cost of Home Advocacy Campaign Policy Wins With Whirlpool Corporation’s Support

As Habitat continues to scale our collective impact through policy solutions at the local, state and federal levels all across the U.S., we are grateful for Whirlpool Corporation’s support and look forward to together, helping more people have access to an affordable home.

Education

MilliporeSigma Kicks Off 2023 Curiosity Cube Mobile Lab Tour

MilliporeSigma, the U.S. and Canada Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, has begun its 2023 Curiosity Cube tour in North America and Europe. The Curiosity Cube will host over 250 events to focus on the impact of contamination on the planet and everyday life.

Environment

Betterment Harvest’s JC Fresh Farms Celebrates First Pick and Commercial Shipments of the 2023 Growing Season

Betterment Harvest’s JC Fresh Farms celebrates 1st pick & commercial shipments of the 2023 growing season. The 1st pick is 1 week earlier than last year.

Research, Reports & Publications

BXP 2022 ESG Report: Places Powering Progress, Sustainably

BXP’s environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategy aligns with our mission to envision, develop, and manage exceptional properties that enhance client success, strengthen communities, and advance opportunity.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Benefits and Examples of Business Resource Groups (BRGs)

What are the benefits of Business Resource Groups? Find out how a BRG can support employee engagement, workplace diversity and more.

Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainability Is the Biggest Tailwind We Have as a Society

When I think about this year’s Earth Month theme – Invest in Our Planet – I immediately view it through the lens of ESG investing and how sustainability is the biggest lever we have as a society to create lasting value.

Education

Case IH Introduces New Initiative for Sustainable Sugarcane Farming

CNH Industrial brand Case IH has announced its latest CSR initiative in India: "Unnat Kaushal Sugarcane Harvester Operator Training."

Energy

6 Ways Fleets Can Pursue Holistic Sustainability

For fleet managers looking to pursue fleet sustainability that also accounts for longevity and efficiency, here are six ways fleets can embrace holistic sustainability in the face of the changing transportation landscape.

Education

Mentoring Matters: American Airlines AMTs Guide Students for Upcoming Aerospace Maintenance Competition

At American Airlines Hangar 2 on the north side of Chicago O’Hare International Airport, a team of aspiring aviation maintenance technicians (AMTs) from the Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) Chicago campus have been hard at work practicing.

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...