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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Responsible Forestry in Kamloops Is Saving Wood From Slash Piles

A partnership between the Kamloops Mill and the Forest Enhancement Society of British Columbia, Canada, is allowing Domtar a new way to continue contributing to the circular economy by putting wood waste from slash piles to use at the mill.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Story of Vivian Chua, the Female Leader Shaping HP’s Strategy in Singapore

When Vivian Chua started at HP, then Hewlett-Packard, the year was 1999 and the technology industry was gearing up for an era of profound change.

Diversity & Inclusion

From 19-Year-Old Receptionist to CEO: Ramona Hood's Promotion Makes FedEx History

Before Ramona Hood became CEO of a FedEx company, she was a 19-year-old single mother looking for a regular day job while taking night classes.

Diversity & Inclusion

Alliant Energy Hosting Conversations About Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Sparked by the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion™, Alliant Energy employees came together on February 25, 2020, to discuss diversity, equity, inclusion and unconscious bias.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Road Ahead

Chad Lauthers and Kevin Cekanor work incredibly different roles, but they are both committed to enhancing Goodyear's success via their unique perspectives.

Health & Healthcare

Meet Dale, Breast Cancer Patient & Advocate

Dale is a breast cancer advocate who created resources for other patients and survivors. To learn more about her story, watch this video for Sanofi's When Cancer Grows Old initiative.

Energy

UPS Infographic | A Lower Carbon Footprint in the Air

Since 2005, UPS Airlines has reduced its carbon intensity by 13 percent through strategies focused on our aircraft fleet, aircraft weight, and aviation procedures.

Diversity & Inclusion

Spotlight: Women in the Paper and Wood Products Industry from International Paper

This month is Women's History Month, and our industry employs many inspiring women who develop, manufacture, design and market the products we rely on.

Research, Reports & Publications

For Utilities, the Road Map to Resilience Must Be Focused, Holistic

As climate change continues to flex its catastrophic muscle, a storm is brewing for U.S. utilities.

Diversity & Inclusion

Pro Bono Perspectives S2E5: Cecily Joseph, Net Impact

This week on Pro Bono Perspectives, host Danielle Holly welcomes to the show Cecily Joseph, a CSR powerhouse with a rich career across the private and social sectors.

Research, Reports & Publications

New CLP Reports: Building a Utility of the Future at a Time of Transition

The CLP Group has launched its new Sustainability Report and Annual Report, highlighting the Company’s continuous efforts in building a sustainable energy business that will thrive on changes and challenges.

As environmental, economic and social contexts continue to evolve globally and locally, CLP’s strong fundamentals supported the Group in a year of transition, laying foundations for long-term growth.

Diversity & Inclusion

From Program to Possibility: Ingrid Miranda, Production Chief at Gildan

Ingrid shares how she was impacted by Gildan’s “Wonderful Women” initiative and its “Taking the Stage” lectures, where the company hosted a panel discussion about diversity, inclusion, and female empowerment.

Sustainable Development Goals

Food Security - You Can't Build Peace on Empty Stomachs

Almost 50 years ago, the Nobel prize committee sent a strong signal to the world, underpinning the social value of agriculture. Norman Borlaug (1914-2009) – the father of the so-called “green revolution”, a scientist who invented disease-resistant

Diversity & Inclusion

To Give Back Is Ingrained in Our Culture

As we celebrate International Women’s Day, it’s time to take stock of what we are most passionate about as professional women.

Diversity & Inclusion

International Women’s Day: Inspiring the Next Generation of Aviators

Joanna Geraghty, the president and COO of JetBlue Airways wants the industry to celebrate how far it’s come in recent years and set an example for future generations of women in aviation.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Wells Fargo Donates $6.25 Million to Aid in Coronavirus Response

The Wells Fargo Foundation today announced up to $6.25 million in donations to support domestic and global response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) and to aid public health relief efforts.

Diversity & Inclusion

How to Advance Women's Financial Inclusion with Partnerships

For International Women’s Day, we asked five financial inclusion leaders how cross-sector partnerships are helping them bring more women into the financial system.

Diversity & Inclusion

Perspectives From the Front: Mohawk Champions Diversity on International Women's Day

Across the world, Mohawk employees are leaving positive handprints that leave the world better off.

Diversity & Inclusion

Meet the Inspirational Leader of UN Women

When Phumzile Mlambo-Ngcuka was a young girl in South Africa, she saw firsthand what fearless women could do. “The women in my community were leading in the times of apartheid, in very risky situations,” she recalls.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

No Kid Hungry’s Powered by Breakfast 2020

General Mills has partnered with No Kid Hungry to expand school breakfast programs where there is the greatest need. Last year alone, our support helped ensure 13 million more meals are being served each year to help kids be their best.

Media & Communications

Advanced Manufacturing in the Era of Greater Corporate Sustainability – Here's "Industry 4.0" From the World Economic Forum

The mantra Take, Make, Dispose has been the traditional approach of many manufacturing firms over the many decades of the modern industrial revolution.

Environment

Keep America Beautiful Opens 2020 Grant Application for Cigarette Litter Prevention Program

Keep America Beautiful® today announced the opening of the grant application period for the 2020 Cigarette Litter Prevention Program (CLPP), designed to help communities combat the most commonly littered item in America.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Indian Certification Body Eco Stewardship Partners With SCS Global Services

SCS Global Services (SCS) announced that it has teamed up with veteran certification providers, Shovans Das and Teena Antil, who together have co-founded Eco Stewardship Pvt. Ltd. to serve India and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

Events, Media & Communications

Ceres 2020 in New York is Canceled; Going Digital

After extensive deliberation and with great sadness, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the Ceres 2020 in New York in-person convening due to the outbreak of the coronavirus.

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