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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Northwestern Mutual Dedicates $3 Million To Help Residents in Milwaukee’s Underserved Communities Achieve Homeowner Status

Despite gains in education and earnings, the racial wealth gap remains a deep issue in America. According to the Federal Reserve Board, Black Americans' net worth is 70% below that of non-Black households.

Innovation & Technology

CES & HARMAN EXPLORE 2024: HARMAN Raises the Bar on Consumer Experiences in Las Vegas

This January, HARMAN returned to Las Vegas to unveil our latest products and technologies designed to enable more connected and personalized experiences in two expansive showcases at CES and HARMAN EXPLORE.

Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainability in Sport Will Take Sacrifices

IOC Athletes’ Commission member Oluseyi “Seyi” Smith, who competed in both summer and winter editions of the Olympic Games, explains how technology, travel and climate change affect bobsleigh, and how the wider sporting sector can become more sustainable.

Events, Media & Communications

Recapping the 2023 Nevada Youth Homelessness Summit Hosted by Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth and Sands

On November 8, Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth (NPHY) and Sands co-presented the 2023 Nevada Youth Homelessness Summit at The Smith Center for Performing Arts, with support from the UNLV Greenspun College of Urban Affairs and the Las Vegas Review-Journal.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

KeyBank and The Hometown Foundation in Connecticut Join Forces To Sponsor New Hamden Police K-9 Officer Jet

KeyBank’s Hamden, Connecticut branch recently had a very special guest visit its lobby. On December 16th, branch manager Alana Dina and her staff hosted a community Meet & Greet to introduce the public to Hamden Police Department’s newest K-9 patrol dog, Jet.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

AB: The Unintended Exposure to Risks of Modern Slavery

Did you know that a typical day at work could bring unintended exposure to risks of Modern Slavery?

Responsible Production & Consumption

SEE Launches Compostable Protein Packaging Tray at IPPE 2024

Global packaging solutions provider SEE has launched the first compostable food tray proven for food processing. Developed as a replacement for EPS foam, the CRYOVAC® brand compostable overwrap tray marks a significant shift toward sustainability for the industry.

Events, Media & Communications

Stay Up to Date With Nasdaq’s 2024 Asia-Pacific ESG Reporting & Events Calendar

Planning for ESG reporting, disclosures, and events can be a challenging undertaking. There are countless events and submission deadlines to track, several of which have limited timeframes each year for participation, and the dates are not always easy to track down.

Events, Media & Communications

IWBI Launches WELL for Residential Program With 25 Pilot Participants and Nearly 30,000 Enrolled Homes

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) today announced its new WELL for residential program, launching with 25 global pilot participants that have enrolled nearly 30,000 homes and residences.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Mondelēz 2022 Snacking Made Right Report: Community Impact & Employee Volunteering

Through our Mondelēz International Changemakers program, our people give their time, talents, and treasure to help make a positive impact on their communities aligned with our Snacking Made Right priorities.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CNH’s Design Center Wins Four Good Design Awards

Product designs from CNH’s global agriculture brands Case IH and New Holland have been honored with four Good Design Awards.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Designing a Sustainable Fashion Future With Rothy’s

The fashion industry is continuing to undergo crucial transformations. With the environmental toll of fast fashion evident, consumers are demanding more from the brands they love: top-notch quality, enduring designs, and an unwavering commitment to sustainability.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Lenovo Awarded Gold in the Best Corporate Governance and ESG Awards 2023 by HKICPA

Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) has been honored with a Gold Award in the annual Best Corporate Governance and ESG Awards by the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA).

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Albertsons Companies’ Associate Named One of Women We Admire’s Top 50 Women Leaders of Hawaii for 2023

We're pleased to celebrate Albertsons' associate, Charissa Rujanavech, on being named one of Women We Admire's Top 50 Women Leaders of Hawaii for 2023.

Innovation & Technology

Helping To Keep Personal Data Safe In 2024

Everything we do online generates data. Gen empowers people to take control of their digital lives and offers tips on what to expect from businesses that have your personal information.

Environment

Ask the Expert: Evolving Perspectives on Indoor Air Quality Management

Trane’s indoor air quality portfolio leader Jeff Wiseman shares his perspective on balancing energy efficiency and air quality and the future of technology in this space.

Events, Media & Communications

Ending Gender-Based Violence: ‘We Need Everyone at the Table’

Late November to mid-December marks an important annual period to renew commitments to end gender-based violence, a collective issue that the YWCA Edmonton wants people to know will take more than just awareness to build equity for affected women and girls.

Innovation & Technology

How The Clorox Company Drives Innovative Experiences

We enhance consumer satisfaction by delivering purpose-driven and personalized brands, creating more engaging innovation platforms and providing improved shopping experiences.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Sustainability Professionals in Asia Seek To Bolster Sustainability Teams With Specialised Skillsets

​A total of 49 per cent of respondents from Asia who took part in The 2023/24 Sustainability Census expressed a desire to acquire specialised skills as the sustainability domain continues its rapid growth.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Impact of Workplace Accidents on EHS Professionals

Uncover the often-overlooked emotional aspect of EHS work. This blog offers practical advice on supporting EHS teams' mental health and stress management.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Aramark Publishes Annual Update on Responsible Business Practices in the 2023 Be Well. Do Well. Progress Report

Aramark (NYSE: ARMK), a leading global provider of food and facilities services, with operations spanning the education, healthcare, business and industry, sports, leisure, and corrections sectors, today published the 2023 Be Well. Do Well. Progress Report

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Home Depot Foundation Partners With Tunnel to Towers for U.S. Army Veteran’s New Chapter in Accessible Smart Living

In early 2016, a couple of months into her deployment in Bagram, Afghanistan, U.S. Army Specialist (SPC) Maggie Bilyeu was critically injured. She sustained multiple shrapnel wounds to her chest and torso, a broken leg and numerous internal injuries as a result of a bombing.

Education

Bloomberg Expands Historically Black College and University (HBCU) Trading Challenge in Its Second Year

Bloomberg for Education and Bloomberg Human Resources have expanded the reach of this year’s Bloomberg and Historically Black Colleges and Universities Trading Challenge to new universities.

Green Infrastructure

Black & Veatch’s IgniteX Carbon Dioxide Removal Accelerator Accepting Applications from Innovators

At a time when nearly 200 countries recently pledged to ratchet up climate action before the end of this decade, global decarbonization solutions leader Black & Veatch is seeking applications to join its innovation-focused program to advance technologies that mitigate CO2.

Diversity & Inclusion

Setting Reasonable and Attainable Goals: Meet Matt Sheikh

I've been with GoDaddy for almost six years, and I'm currently an Account Manager Lead. In this role, I assist clients with their Marketing Services Premium package. The goal of the role is to have someone who is versed in marketing and our tools.

Latest Campaigns

  1. 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...
  2. FedEx Cares | Overall
    FedEx Cares is our global community engagement program and one way that we live out our purpose of connecting people and possibilities. Our goal is to...
  3. AEG's Commitment to Sustainable Operations
    AEG's sustainability initiatives are designed to reduce our consumption of the planet’s limited resources. Through our comprehensive sustainability...
  4. 2025 Beat the Heat
    This summer, Entergy helped our customers across our service area beat the heat this summer through a number of initiatives aimed to help them save...
  5. 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...
  6. CARE Corporate Partnerships
    CARE works with corporate partners globally to invest in innovative, scalable, impactful, community-based solutions.
  7. 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...
  8. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  9. 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...
  10. Community Impact
    The communities where Chemours operates are also where we live, work, and play, and our mutual success is one and the same. We have a vested interest...
  11. 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...
  12. 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...
  13. Principal Financial Group: Employee Engagement
    Talented employees are the heart and soul of our company. We believe development inspires individuals to engage, empower, and embrace a growth mindset...
  14. Approach: Our Recipe For Good Growth
    At Yum!, being a good corporate steward is a fundamental commitment and an important part of our success. Our Global Citizenship & Sustainability...
  15. Technology for Good
    We believe that technology, when thoughtfully and strategically applied, can bring positive, lasting change to people’s lives and communities and...