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Health & Healthcare

BIPOC Americans and Barriers to Mental Health Care

BIPOC mental health month is a time to raise awareness around the barriers that keep many communities from receiving proper mental health care.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

ESG Rankings - Do They Reflect Sustainability Impacts or Only Risks?

What is the role of the ESG ratings industry, do they actually determine whether companies are sustainable or not – and how will future changes in the world sustainability reporting affect them?

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Oportun CEO Raul Vazquez Named to Comparably's List of the Best CEOs for Diversity in 2022

As our CEO Raul Vazquez often says, “creating a work culture that is diverse and inclusive doesn’t happen overnight, it is something that you have to work on every day and every interaction matters.”

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Eaton Recognized as a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion for the Second Consecutive Year, Scoring 100 out of 100 on the Disability Equality Index

The company improved its score from last year by expanding all employee benefit plans to cover hearing aids and enhancing the accessibility of social media content by adding captions to video and providing alt text for images.

Education

HanesBrands and Education: Investing in Our Associates

We are committed to helping our associates reach their Full Potential, by providing access to continuing education.

Environment

Calling All Packaging Innovators: US Plastics Pact Launches Inaugural Awards Featuring Walmart's Circular Connector

To accelerate the search for — and use of — more sustainable packaging solutions, we are collaborating with the U.S. Plastic Pact by gifting the use of Circular Connector for their first ever Innovation Awards.

Health & Healthcare

Working To Eliminate Health Disparities by Cultivating a Diverse Pipeline of Healthcare Leaders

With Q4HE’s support, BHLI was able to adapt its existing programming to a virtual environment, including the implementation of dynamic virtual meeting technology, conference management resources, and audiovisual production.

Diversity & Inclusion

AEG’s LA Kings and LA Galaxy as Part of THE ALLIANCE: Los Angeles Join Brotherhood Crusade in Second Annual Unity March & Dialogue

On July 24, 2022, THE ALLIANCE: Los Angeles, a group organized to drive impact for social change through sport, held the Second Annual Unity March & Dialogue to amplify Los Angeles’ stance against racism.

Innovation & Technology

Black & Veatch Engages With SteelToad Consulting LLC Under Small Business Association's Mentor-Protégé Program

Black & Veatch announced involvement with SteelToad Consulting LLC, a Small Business Association (SBA)-certified HUBZone business providing authoritative cybersecurity and IT services.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Fifth Third Launches Empowering Community Leaders Nonprofit Capacity Building Program

Fifth Third today announced the launch of its Empowering Community Leaders career development growth program. The 18 month-long program will provide resources and training to nonprofit leaders across Fifth Third’s 11-state footprint.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Del Monte Foods Grows Good for Its People by Nourishing Their Overall Wellness

At Del Monte Foods, Inc., being Growers of Good™ for people, communities and the planet starts with our team members.

Environment

Collaborating to Fund Climate Solutions and Equity in Georgia

A new collaborative funding opportunity has emerged as five family foundations have come together with a shared vision to jointly support a grant program for climate solutions and equity in Georgia.

Green Infrastructure

How Aramark and Samsung Reach Shared Sustainability Goals Through Innovation and Partnership

Individuals, businesses, organizations, communities, and governments around the world are focused on preserving and protecting the environment and conserving our natural resources.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Ginkgo and Bayer Sign Definitive Agreement to Build Agricultural Biologicals R&D Platform Capabilities

Bayer and Ginkgo Bioworks announced the signing of a definitive agreement to expand Ginkgo's platform capabilities in agricultural biologicals.

Environment

The Future Is On: Entergy's Environmental Stewardship

At Entergy, environmental stewardship is a key driver of our business strategy as we work to protect our natural resources, address climate issues, and reduce carbon emissions across our value chain.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Disability Pride Month: Uplifting Voices From Cisco's Disability Community

July is Disability Pride Month, a time to accept and honor the diversity within the disability community, reflect on issues that people with disabilities are facing, and inspire action to make the world more inclusive and accessible.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Franklin Templeton's Employees Engage in Global Events to Give Back to the Community

This June, Franklin Templeton again celebrated Impact Days firm's global month of service led by its global volunteering program, Involved.

Energy

Black & Veatch Joins Australian Hydrogen Council, Deepens Decarbonization Commitment to Australia

Black & Veatch joins the Australian Hydrogen Council as part of its efforts to accelerate the global shift to zero emission energy and speed the development of a global hydrogen energy economy.

Events, Media & Communications

GoDaddy Launches Empower Program in Canada in Collaboration With Futurpreneur To Bring Entrepreneurs Critical Digital Skills

GoDaddy announced a national partnership with Futurpreneur for the Canadian launch of Empower by GoDaddy, a global community program equipping entrepreneurs with the training, digital tools, and expert guidance needed to accelerate their entrepreneurial journeys and grow their businesses online.

Innovation & Technology

Integrating Microservices and Containers for Federal Customers-A Happy Union

The Tetra Tech Federal IT Group’s microservice and container approaches create lightweight, independent, scalable solutions that decrease impact risks and simplify updating and enhancing services.

Health & Healthcare

Subaru of America, Inc. Visits Cooper University Health Care to Announce Donations as Part of the Loves to Care Program

As part of the Subaru Loves to Care program, representatives from Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) visited Cooper University Health Care recently to announce a number of donations to benefits Camden-based patients being treated at Cooper.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Qualcomm Joins the Diversity Charter (“Charta Der Vielfalt”) To Promote the Recognition, Appreciation, and Integration of Diversity Into Germany's Business Culture

Qualcomm is proud to announce that they have joined over 4000 companies and organizations in Germany in becoming part of The Diversity Charter, a corporate initiative to promote employee diversity in companies and institutions.

Innovation & Technology

Innovative Agriculture and Construction Equipment Forging a More Sustainable Future

In this video, the company highlights their range of exciting, innovative products and concepts that are breaking new ground for the agriculture and construction industries.

Sustainable Development Goals

American Furthers Its Commitment to Sustainable Aviation Fuel

American Airlines announced it has finalized an agreement with biofuel company Gevo, Inc. for sustainable aviation fuel.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Fifth Third Executive Vice President Kala Gibson Named a 2022 Most Influential Black Executive in Corporate America by Savoy Magazine

Fifth Third Executive Vice President and Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer Kala Gibson has been named to Savoy’s 2022 Most Influential Black Executives in Corporate America compiled by Savoy magazine.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Wesco Cares
    Life-changing events can happen to any of us, often when we least expect them. Employees in need can turn to the Wesco Cares. Its mission is to be an...
  2. SustainabilityHQ.com Weekly Highlights
    Highlighting the top news, commentary, and research for the week coming from SHQ. The highlights newsletter also spotlights one profiled organization...
  3. Fifth Third’s Neighborhood Program
    Fifth Third has a proven track record of success in community development through its neighborhood program, which creates and implements innovative...
  4. AEG's Commitment to Social Impact and Volunteerism
    AEG embraces its responsibility to enrich the lives of people in the communities around the world where we do business, and to use business to create...
  5. Employee and Community Engagement
    At MilliporeSigma, we look for opportunities to use employee and community engagement to spark scientific curiosity and breakthroughs. We know that...
  6. Drawdown Georgia
    Informed by Project Drawdown, the world’s leading resource for climate solutions, Drawdown Georgia is the first state-centered effort to crowdsolve...
  7. Communities and People
    Employees are our most valued resource and are at the center of everything we do. Their talent, diversity, and commitment are crucial to our...
  8. Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG)
    The business landscape is reorienting itself and you can almost hear priorities shifting toward change-readiness and the bigger picture. And in this...
  9. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  10. Environment: Building a More Sustainable Future
    For Bacardi, environmental sustainability is good business – an approach that dates to the very beginning of the company more than 158 years ago. When...
  11. Forests
    Managing our forests sustainably and protecting water, wildlife, and species at risk.
  12. 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...
  13. KeyBank Foundation: Helping Communities Thrive through Education, Workforce Development, and Service
    KeyBank Foundation helps build thriving communities by supporting organizations and programs that foster thriving students and a thriving workforce...
  14. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  15. Subaru Love Promise: Community
    Subaru is dedicated to supporting those who need it the most in our communities. From donating food to Feeding America, providing essential items to...