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Research, Reports & Publications

Baker Hughes Corporate Sustainability Report 2023: A Letter From Our Chief Executive Officer

In this report, you will learn more about the ways we are embedding sustainability across our business for a lower-carbon, sustainable future.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Employee Q&A: Water Use and Treasure Hunts at Amarillo

Working in our Composites plant in Amarillo, Texas, Josh Casemier oversees utilities maintenance and helps with other capital projects as needed.

Environment

LA Kings and SoCalGas Partner With Friends of the LA River To Support Los Angeles River Restoration

Once the primary water supply for the greater Los Angeles basin, the 51-mile Los Angeles River has been impacted by years of neglect and urban development that today threatens the water quality and wildlife habitats.

Education

The Future of Cocoa Farming Communities Starts With Access to Education

Supporting children’s education has been a central part of Hershey’s mission since our founding more than 130 years ago. Today, we’re continuing this work by helping expand the education system in cocoa-farming communities in West Africa.

Environment

Breaking Down the EPA’s PFAS Regulations: What You Need To Know Now

The EPA's recent actions on PFAS regulations are reshaping how businesses handle these chemicals. Stay informed on the latest developments and ensure your organization stays compliant with our comprehensive guide.

Energy

Rockwell Automation and Building Material Company Cimento Itambé Optimize Predictability and Energy Usage in Cement Production

Cement production has its challenges—notably, the variability of resources can make kilns difficult to control and manage. Cimento Itambé wanted to optimize kiln productivity, increase mill productivity, and reduce energy use.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Cisco: Sustainability 101 - How Hybrid Work Can Advance Sustainability in the Workforce

“The Gartner®1Q24 Global Labor Market Survey found that 44% of workers worldwide have a hybrid work model, outnumbering the 39% of workers who work full-time in the office full-time.”

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Since 1992, Yum! Brands Has Donated 215 Million-Plus Lbs. of Food to Those in Need

Somewhere in Poland, a notification pushes from the brand’s app. The customer who ordered the large Stuffed Crust pepperoni pizza wants thin crust instead.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Northern Trust’s Commitment to Inclusivity Recognized

Our commitment to inclusivity is shown every day in the actions we take to support our people, that’s our culture of care and collaboration.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Whole Planet: Margaret's Story

Margaret is a microcredit client of Whole Planet Foundation's microfinance partner, Village Enterprise, in Uganda who grew her business in order to build a better life for her family by feeding her kids and sending them to school.

Environment

Veolia North America Unveils Major Upgrades To Improve Air and Water Quality in Richmond

Veolia North America, the leading provider of environmental solutions in the U.S. and Canada, unveiled major upgrades to the Richmond Water Pollution Control Plant to the public, showcasing the results of a three-year, $40 million construction project.

Diversity & Inclusion

Principal Financial Group 2023 Sustainability Report: Prioritizing Consumer and Product Impact

We understand the different obstacles individuals and businesses face when planning, protecting, and saving for the future. We are uniquely positioned to remove these barriers to make financial and insurance products, services, and solutions more accessible.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Webster Bank Celebrates Opening of Waterbury-Based Finance Lab

Webster Bank, together with the Hispanic Coalition of Greater Waterbury, celebrated the opening of the Webster Bank/Hispanic Coalition Finance Lab, a program created to provide students the skills needed for financial empowerment and future financial well-being.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

You’re Invited to the Greatest American Cleanup With Keep America Beautiful

n 2026—two years from now—the United States will celebrate its 250th birthday, making it the perfect time to show America some love by sprucing up neighborhoods across the country.

Education

KeyBank Supports ProsperityME’s Mission To Empower Maine’s Refugee and Immigrant Communities To Invest in Themselves

ProsperityME, located in Portland and Lewiston Maine, has received a $15,000 grant from KeyBank Foundation to support its mission of empowering members of Maine’s refugee and immigrant communities through financial education and counseling.

Responsible Production & Consumption

DP World’s Glen Clark Accepted Into Fast Company Executive Board

Glen Clark, CEO of DP World in the U.S./Mexico and Regional Head of Contract Logistics, has been accepted into the Fast Company Executive Board.

Energy

Duke Energy Carolinas Proposes Reduction in Annual Adjustment for Fuel Cost With Public Service Commission of South Carolina

Duke Energy Carolinas is seeking to reduce customer bills to account for the cost of fuel used to generate electricity for South Carolina homes and businesses.

Events, Media & Communications

Gilead and the Elton John AIDS Foundation Announce Additional Five Years of RADIAN Partnership To Help Address the Growing HIV Crisis in Eastern Europe and Central Asia

Gilead Sciences, Inc. and the Elton John AIDS Foundation announced a five-year extension of the RADIAN ® partnership to help meet the needs of the most vulnerable key populations in Eastern Europe and Central Asia (EECA) where the HIV epidemic is growing.

Education

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation and Doodles and Digits Partner To Bring “How It’s Math” to Public Television

Doodles and Digits and The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation announced a partnership to underwrite the television debut of the acclaimed "How It's Math" program on Public Television.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Griffith Food's Hurricane Otis Disaster Relief

Within a few days of the disaster, the Griffith Foods Monterrey plant delivered 450,000 servings (4.5 tons) of Griffith Foods fortified porridge to support the people and the communities in the affected area.

Events, Media & Communications

Georgia-Pacific Supports Annual Chris 180 Fundraiser Event

Their annual gala, the CHRIStalBall, is right around the corner and a great way to witness the impact CHRIS 180 has on the Atlanta community. Grab your ticket to attend and experience the life-changing work they do.

Responsible Production & Consumption

eBook: Understanding the Top 10 Food Labeling Compliance Issues in 2024

Food labeling is a complex and dynamic field that requires constant attention to detail and compliance with various regulations. This eBook addresses how to avoid common pitfalls and challenges that food manufacturers and retailers face when managing their food product labels.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

GreenMoney's 250th Issue - Past, Present & Future

Welcome to the very special 250th issue of GreenMoney. This new issue features reader favorites from the last decade, along with a few of our own all-time revered articles.

Innovation & Technology

Trane Technologies Explores What’s Now and Next in Climate Technology in Season 4 of Its Healthy Spaces Podcast

Trane Technologies is exploring how climate technology and innovation are transforming the spaces where we live, work, learn and play with Season 4 of its Healthy Spaces Podcast.

Education

KFC Strengthens Ongoing Support of Youth Employability

In celebration of International Youth Day, KFC today announces a partnership with Plan International to support youth in their pursuit of skills and work of their choosing – at KFC restaurants and beyond.

Latest Campaigns

  1. 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...
  2. PNC: Commitment to Early Childhood Education
    We're focusing on early learning to help children succeed. Research has shown that the first five years of a child's life is critical to long-term...
  3. AEG Celebrates Inclusion
    At AEG, we embrace inclusion and strive to create a workplace where our employees feel welcomed, valued and respected for the viewpoints, ideas...
  4. Cascale Events
    Cascale organizes and participates in a series of events, leveraging its position as a global convener of close to half the sector to bring together...
  5. Sustainability
    Leading the logistics sector towards a more sustainable future by investing in innovative green technologies, enhancing operational efficiency, and...
  6. ESG Voices: Short Podcasts Addressing the Opportunities and Challenges of ESG
    This podcast series takes a deep dive into the opportunities and challenges of ESG and what it means for businesses and communities through interviews...
  7. 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...
  8. 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...
  9. 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...
  10. 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...
  11. 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...
  12. Goals That Inspire: Environmental Stewardship
    Through our Goals That Inspire we have established aggressive commitments with targeted and measurable metrics which will require innovation...
  13. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  14. Social Impact at Mastercard
    At Mastercard, we’re powering economies and empowering people, building a sustainable economy where everyone prospers.
  15. 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...