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Diversity & Inclusion

Cisco Recognized for Global Leadership in LGBTQ+ Inclusion

As we strive to build an Inclusive Future for All, the work we do to improve inclusion and belonging for LGBTQ+ Cisco employees is essential.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Five Ways Packages Are Getting Greener at MilliporeSigma

Engineers at MilliporeSigma, the U.S. and Canada Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, are improving the sustainability of packaging without compromising safety and quality, as aligned with the organization’s SMASH Packaging plan.

Health & Healthcare

Advocacy Momentum Surges for Healthy Building Policy

In an historic move last year, a group of former U.S. Surgeons General and public health leaders came together to call on policymakers to prioritize buildings as instruments of public health.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Springfield Boys & Girls Club Receives Grant From KeyBank

The Springfield Boys & Girls Club is thrilled to announce that the KeyBank Foundation, the charitable foundation of KeyBank N.A. has awarded the Springfield Boys & Girls Club a $20,000 grant to support their Summer Brain Gain Program.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Navigating Complexity: DP World and Economist Impact Unveil Key Supply Chain Strategies for 2024

DP World, in partnership with Economist Impact, recently released our 2024 edition of the Trade in Transition report, highlighting key trends in global trade and supply chains.

Research, Reports & Publications

Baker Tilly’s Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund: Clean Communities Investment Accelerator

President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) created the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund (GGRF), a $27 billion investment to facilitate advancement in climate technologies.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Georgia-Pacific: Responsibly Sustaining Our Shared Resource

At Georgia-Pacific, although we procure a small volume of our timber from public lands, we are committed to supporting effective forest management practices on both public and private lands.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Launch of KPMG’s ‘Clear on Climate Reporting’ Hub

Climate change is driving broader stakeholder scrutiny of financial reporting, with regulators, investors and the public focusing on how companies report on climate-related matters — such as net-zero commitments. And they are demanding clarity about climate.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Taking Proactive Measures To Mitigate Biodiversity Impacts

At MPC, we use proactive measures designed to protect plant and animal species in areas where we operate. Our Operational Excellence Management System (OEMS) provides us with a framework to account for the potential effects of our activities on ecosystems.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Principal® Veterans Employee Resource Group Receives Governor’s Volunteer Award

The Principal Financial Group® Veterans Employee Resource Group received a Governor’s Volunteer Award from Governor Kim Reynolds and Lt. Governor Adam Gregg during a special recognition ceremony held Tuesday, June 25 in Ankeny.

Education

I-STEAM Pathways: Melding Mainstream Science, Indigenous Perspectives

Since being launched in 2020, Indigenous students hired onto one of the research projects through the U of A’s I-STEAM Pathways (I-STEAM) program could spend their summer studying water toxicity, regenerative agriculture, environmental policy or flood forecasting tools.

Diversity & Inclusion

Jennifer Carson: A Sweet Journey of Resilience

In May, I enjoyed sitting down with Jennifer Carson, the inspiring owner of Sonoma Cake Creations and Sonoma Sauces. Jennifer has turned her passion into not one but two flourishing businesses.

Innovation & Technology

Embracing the Future of AI – Logitech at the Dublin Tech Summit

Last month, two of Logitech’s female leaders made an impact at the Dublin Tech Summit, a major event in the European tech scene.

Sustainable Development Goals

Employee Q&A: Sustainable Growth for Building Insulation

Patrick’s in-depth knowledge has been a key part of our approach to sustainable growth, and he shares his insights with us here.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Planned West Coast Manufacturing Facility Will Use Recycled Food and Beverage Cartons To Produce Sustainable Building Materials

The Carton Council, Elof Hansson and Upcycling Group have partnered to open a new facility in the second half of 2025 that will transform post-consumer food and beverage cartons into durable, sustainable building materials, creating another domestic market for recycled cartons.

Events, Media & Communications

Fifth Third Announces Second Empowering Community Leaders Cohort

Fifth Third today announced the second cohort of its Empowering Community Leaders career development growth program, aimed at fostering the next generation of nonprofit leaders in the communities the Bank serves.

Innovation & Technology

Southern Company To Collaborate With Sightline Climate for Market Insights

Southern company has engaged Sightline Climate, a leading climate technology market data and insights platform, to help accelerate the deployment of climate technology.

Diversity & Inclusion

Celebrating Our Continued Commitment to DE&I

At Comcast, embracing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and fostering a culture of belonging is at the heart of our company culture.

Health & Healthcare

T-Mobile Readies for Impact of Hurricane Beryl, Ensuring Connectivity and Support

Our Community Support team will be at cooling centers and shelters in Houston and Rosenberg this afternoon. The team will be providing power, Wi-Fi, device charging and charging supplies to anyone who needs it.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Maximus Teams Observe Juneteenth at Sites Across the U.S.

On Juneteenth and every day throughout the year, Maximus strives to demonstrate empathy, respect, and understanding.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Fifth Third’s Stephanie A. Smith, Jada Grandy-Mock Honored by Women We Admire

Fifth Third Bank’s Stephanie A. Smith, chief inclusion officer, and Jada Grandy-Mock, chief community impact banking officer, have been named to Women We Admire’s top female executives lists.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Sappi Awarded Highest Sustainability Level by EcoVadis for Six Consecutive Years

Sappi, a leading global provider of everyday materials made from woodfibre-based renewable resources, has again achieved Platinum, the highest rating in EcoVadis’ sustainability assessment across all three of its manufacturing regions.

Diversity & Inclusion

Embracing LGBTQIA+ Inclusion in Travel

Our upcoming custom research explores the unique challenges and experiences of underserved travelers, providing insights to help your business further embrace and implement inclusive travel practices.

Innovation & Technology

If You Can’t Handle the Heat, Stay out of the Data Center

In a recent article for Mission Critical magazine, Brandon Marshall, Global Marketing Manager, Immersion Cooling at The Chemours Company, shared the context behind today's need for improved data center cooling solutions.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Tighter Process Control Lowers Energy Consumption and Process Variability

Driven by a new major sustainability program, a model predictive control solution from Rockwell Automation (NYSE:ROK) is helping a leading global cement producer spearhead process digitalization efforts.

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...