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Research, Reports & Publications

GoDaddy Venture Forward 2024 Annual Report | U.S. Edition: Year-to-Date Highlights

GoDaddy Venture Forward goes beyond reporting data. We use our research to engage and support civic leaders, policymakers, organizations and influencers who care deeply about nurturing entrepreneurial growth in communities around the world.

Innovation & Technology

Biomimicry Institute Unveils New Report Highlighting Ray of Hope Accelerator Success

The Biomimicry Institute, co-founded by Janine Benyus to empower nature-inspired solutions for a healthy planet, today shared the Ray of Hope Accelerator Impact Report, showcasing the remarkable achievements of the program over the past five years.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Truist Foundation Partners With Center for Disaster Philanthropy to Provide Over $20M in Disaster Recovery Grants in Western North Carolina

Truist Foundation today announced it will partner with Center for Disaster Philanthropy to provide over $20 million in disaster recovery grants in Western North Carolina as part of the Truist Cares for Western North Carolina initiative.

Energy

Global Electronics Council Joins Clean Energy Buyers Association To Drive a Carbon-Free Future

The Global Electronics Council (GEC) has joined the Clean Energy Buyers Association (CEBA), aligning with over 400 members to drive innovation, collaboration, and action toward a carbon-free energy future.

Social Impact & Volunteering

International Volunteer Day 2024: Sands Team Members Drive Positive Impact in Communities Around the World

Volunteerism comprises one of Sands’ core community engagement initiatives, and the company has set an ambition to contribute 250,000 Team Member volunteer hours from 2021-2025. The goal was initially set at 150,000 hours, but was surpassed in just two years.

Innovation & Technology

Baker Tilly’s Insights Into Understanding and Addressing the Bias in AI

Artificial intelligence (AI) bias is known to be AI’s ability to present biased results based on human biases that were incorporated in the training data or AI algorithm, leading to unfair and distorted outcomes.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Griffith Foods Launches Its First Alternative Proteins Portfolio

Partnering with customers to create new alternative protein products is nothing new to Griffith Foods.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Business Leaders Share 5 Ways They’re Taking AI From Pilot To Use Case

We implemented AI across our business and multiple functions, and one of the first things we did was our AskHR product, which I think answered over 94% of questions employees had.

Research, Reports & Publications

Novata's CSRD Survey 2024: How Companies Are Preparing for CSRD Compliance

The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) is a challenging reporting requirement affecting companies in the EU and around the world. Novata surveyed the landscape to understand how prepared companies feel, the biggest challenges they face, and the support they need

Events, Media & Communications

AE50 2025: Ten Ag Innovations From CNH Awarded by ASABE

Customer-inspired Ag Tech and Engineering solutions from CNH’s Case IH and New Holland brands have won ten AE50 2025 awards.

Innovation & Technology

25 AI Predictions for 2025

To be prepared, educators, students, and decision makers at all levels need to be upskilled in AI, with a focus on AI ethics and data management.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Northern Trust’s Award-Winning Start to 2025

An award-winning start to 2025. We have been recognized as multiple award winners by Built In and Built In Chicago 2025 Best Places to Work lists, including:

Environment

BIER Unveils Version 4.3 of Beverage Industry GHG Emissions Sector Guidance

The Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable (BIER) proudly announces the release of Version 4.3 of its groundbreaking Beverage Industry Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Sector Guidance.

Energy

Powering a Sustainable Future: Lenovo’s Energy Targets and Renewable Solutions Drive Emissions Reduction and Efficiency

Given that one of Lenovo’s most significant environmental aspects is emissions associated with energy consumption, it has a goal to continually improve the energy efficiency of its operations.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How Cascale's Membership Requirements Can Mobilize Change

In this latest blog Cascale’s Executive Vice President, Andrew Martin shares insights on the organization's membership requirements, which were designed to unite our global members across brands, retailers, manufacturers, and affiliates

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Rockwell Automation Supports Relief Efforts for California Fires

Rockwell Automation is donating $50,000 to the American Red Cross to support wildfire relief efforts in and around Los Angeles, California. 

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

LA Galaxy and Los Angeles Kings Join Forces With 10 Local Professional Teams to Support Those Impacted by Los Angeles Wildfires

AEG’s LA Galaxy and Los Angeles Kings have united with 10 other local professional sports franchises to pledge a combined donation of more than $8 million to help those impacted by the recent devastating wildfires in Los Angeles.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Clorox’s Martinsburg Plant Achieves Zero Waste to Landfill

Clorox’s environmental, social and governance goals are integrated into our IGNITE strategy because we believe they create value for our company, brands, people and communities.

Energy

Nicor Gas Celebrates Its First Renewable Natural Gas Interconnection

Nicor Gas celebrated the opening of its first renewable natural gas (RNG) interconnection with Air Liquide's largest RNG facility in the world. The plant converts biogas from a nearby landfill into energy through the utility's first-ever RNG interconnection.

Innovation & Technology

HARMAN Unveils HARMAN ConnectIQ: An AI-Powered Solution to Boost Retail Frontline Productivity at NRF Big Show 2025

HARMAN, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., announced that its HARMAN Digital Transformation Solutions business unit will launch HARMAN ConnectIQ, an AI-powered retail frontline workforce productivity solution at NRF Big Show 2025.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Building Stronger Communities: How Radius Recycling Infrastructure Supports Disaster Recovery

Whether through formal partnerships with Community government agencies or stepping up during crises and supporting disaster recovery efforts, we take pride in answering the call.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

New Report on Sustainable Investment Assets and Leading Trends

The new report documents $6.5 trillion in total US sustainable investment AUM. This represents 12 percent of the total US assets under professional management. And find out what the leading Trends in Sustainable Investing are...

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How to Build an Effective EHS Audit Checklist

A well-executed EHS audit does more than ensure compliance with complex regulations — it safeguards employees and strengthens organizational integrity. Learn what you should look for in an optimized EHS audit checklist.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Saint-Gobain’s RenuCore by CertainTeed Partners With Mark II Transfer Station LLC To Transform Asphalt Shingle Recycling

RenuCore™ by CertainTeed, a leader in sustainable paving solutions, is thrilled to announce its partnership with Mark II Transfer Station LLC of Kansas City, Missouri, a new licensee of RenuCore’s innovative process for recycling asphalt shingles into high-performance pavement.

Health & Healthcare

Nielsen 2024 ESG Report: Prioritizing Employee Health and Wellness

At Nielsen, we know our employees are also moms, dads, caregivers, brothers, sisters, neighbors, community members and more — juggling work and personal responsibilities. We have benefits developed specifically to help our people manage their busy lives.

Latest Campaigns

  1. 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...
  2. AEG's Commitment to Social Impact and Volunteerism
    AEG embraces its responsibility to enrich the lives of people in the communities around the world where we do business, and to use business to create...
  3. Employee and Community Engagement
    At MilliporeSigma, we look for opportunities to use employee and community engagement to spark scientific curiosity and breakthroughs. We know that...
  4. Drawdown Georgia
    Informed by Project Drawdown, the world’s leading resource for climate solutions, Drawdown Georgia is the first state-centered effort to crowdsolve...
  5. Communities and People
    Employees are our most valued resource and are at the center of everything we do. Their talent, diversity, and commitment are crucial to our...
  6. Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG)
    The business landscape is reorienting itself and you can almost hear priorities shifting toward change-readiness and the bigger picture. And in this...
  7. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  8. Forests
    Managing our forests sustainably and protecting water, wildlife, and species at risk.
  9. 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...
  10. KeyBank Foundation: Helping Communities Thrive through Education, Workforce Development, and Service
    KeyBank Foundation helps build thriving communities by supporting organizations and programs that foster thriving students and a thriving workforce...
  11. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  12. Subaru Love Promise: Community
    Subaru is dedicated to supporting those who need it the most in our communities. From donating food to Feeding America, providing essential items to...
  13. 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...
  14. 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...
  15. 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...