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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Mary Kay Celebrates 60 Years of Pink Doing Good

Mary Kay Ash once said, “There are three types of people in this world: those who make things happen, those who watch things happen, and those who wonder what happened. We all have a choice. You can decide which type of person you want to be.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Rockwell Automation Donates To Aid Moroccan Earthquake Relief

Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK) has made a $20,000 donation to the Red Cross to support relief efforts following the recent earthquake in Morocco, the country’s deadliest earthquake in more than a century. The company will also match employee donations.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Putting Circularity to Work

Can businesses embrace circularity without compromising profitability? Kurt Ritter, The Coca-Cola Company’s vice president and general manager of sustainability North America, joins Mandi McReynolds in the third episode of the ESG Talk Climate Week series.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation and Founder Taraji P. Henson Expand Partnership With Kate Spade New York To Bring Culturally Competent Mental Health Services to Women at Hampton University

This fall, The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation (BLHF) and kate spade new york proudly announce the expansion of their joint program, the “She Care Wellness Pods”, which aims to reach over 25,000 Black women on HBCU campuses with frontline mental wellness care.

Environment

IBM Announced as a Sponsor of 2023 U.N. Climate Change Conference (COP28)

IBM (NYSE: IBM) announced its role as an Associate Pathway Partner of the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28).

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Sofidel America Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary at Circleville, Ohio Plant

Sofidel America would like to thank the Circleville plant employees and their families who took time out of their day to celebrate Sofidel America’s 10 Year Anniversary with us! We look forward to years of continued success, innovation and growth in the tissue industry.

Health & Healthcare

Speaker Spotlight: Food as Medicine

Part of the DNA of the WELL Summit is bringing our community closer, and one way to do that is getting to know more about our speakers–and staff–and what personally drives their commitment to the movement.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Covia’s Tunnel City Plant Give Back to Its Community

Covia's Tunnel City Plant is located in Tomah, Wisconsin. Tomah. While Tomah is known for its beautiful natural surroundings, including some impressive hiking trails and lakes, it is also home to nearly 70 dedicated Covia Team Members.

Research, Reports & Publications

Eaton’s Sustainability Strategy Addresses ESG Issues While Meeting Today’s Intelligent Power Needs

The world is experiencing some of the most important secular growth trends that we will see in our lifetime: the explosive rise of digitalization and the energy transition from fossil fuels to renewables.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CACI’s Cyber Range Technology Wins the “Made with Unity Recognition Award”

CACI International Inc’s engineers are adept at using unexpected resources to drive innovations that create mission critical solutions, as shown by the development of the cyber range training tool, City Block.

Innovation & Technology

New Holland Presents Biomethane Tractor at the Aapresid Congress

New Holland Agriculture, a brand of CNH Industrial, recently attended the 31st Aapresid Congress, the Argentine Association of Producers in Direct Sowing, which took place at the Metropolitan Convention Center of Rosario, Santa Fe, from August 9 to 11.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Chemours Washington Works Committed to Responsible Manufacturing Essential Solutions and Conservation Projects

From the cell phone in your hand, to fostering education in Wood County, to the habitats we conserve—Chemours Washington Works plays an important role.

Innovation & Technology

LyondellBasell Launches New Product Grades of CirculenRecover in North America

LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) today announced the launch of eight new product compounds under the CirculenRecover portfolio.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Gen Z Is Penning a New Golden Age of Journalism

Journalism’s “Golden Age” was very different from the profession today. It’s no longer about getting the big interview or capturing the nation’s attention with a blockbuster story. Now, anyone can simply go online to report their own news.

Events, Media & Communications

ESG Talk: GRI + Deloitte

GRI is excited to announce that Executive leadership is featured on the ESG Talk podcast Navigating Global ESG Reporting Standards.

Environment

Arbor Day Foundation Awarded $50 Million in Inflation Reduction Act Funds To Increase Equitable Access to Trees in Urban Areas

The Arbor Day Foundation will use the $50 million award to invest in tree planting and maintenance in disadvantaged communities across the country.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

What Is Double Materiality? A More Holistic View of Impact

What is double materiality? Our latest blog post offers a high-level primer on this important financial reporting principle.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Employee Growth and Development at Qualcomm

Our workforce is our most valuable asset, and our continued success depends on our employees. We prioritize opportunities for employees’ continuous learning with career development programs, tuition reimbursement and mentorship.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

AEG, the LA Lakers and LA Rams Partner With AmeriCorps To Support 9/11 Day’s Meal Pack Program and Help Southern California Families in Need

To honor September 11, 2023, A Day of Service and Remembrance, AEG partnered with AmeriCorps, the LA Lakers and the LA Rams to support 9/11 Day’s Meal Pack Program and help thousands of families in need across Southern California.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Northern Trust Announces Inaugural Philanthropy Award

Northern Trust announced today the inaugural Northern Trust Anchor Award, which will grant up to $1 million to one Chicago-based, innovative nonprofit organization to accelerate its growth and positive impact.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

2023 Principal® Charity Classic Propels Tournament to More Than $50 Million Raised for Iowa Kids Since 2007

The Principal Charity Classic today announced its 2023 tournament raised more than $8 million in support of Iowa children’s charities. The annual PGA TOUR Champions event in Des Moines has now raised $53.7 million for Iowa children’s charities.

Sustainable Development Goals

VMware: Built To Drive Sustainability

Although Harvard Business Review declared ‘sustainable business’ mainstream in 2021, it’s been intrinsic to VMware’s technology solutions for more than 25 years. Moreover, VMware’s innovative business was built to help drive sustainability.

Energy

Owens Corning, a Global Building and Construction Materials Leader, Joins European Alliance To Save Energy

The European Alliance to Save Energy (EU-ASE) welcomes Owens Corning as a key partner to advance energy efficiency and contribute to a more sustainable Europe.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Behind the Scenes at HARMAN: 2023 Employee Photo Contest

What makes HARMAN, HARMAN? It’s not just our cutting-edge technologies and ability to deliver powerful experiences that set us apart from the rest… what makes us truly unique are our people.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Positive Luxury’s Breakthrough Business of the Year Nominees: Who Are They, and Why Are They Giving Hope for the Industry’s Transformation?

The luxury goods industry has a long-standing reputation for creating extravagant items and expressing art through craftmanship, but where major brands have fallen short in the past, is where sustainability is considered.

Latest Campaigns

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