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Research, Reports & Publications

Accelerating Access to Energy in Africa With Solar Microgrids: A Study

The International Energy Agency (IEA) estimates in its latest report that 80% of the global population without access to energy, is based out of Africa, with around 600 million people affected, especially in the Sub-Saharan region.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

How Regions Is Helping Strengthen Communities From the Ground Up

Affordable housing is crucial. But in many places, it’s getting harder to find. So, the timing couldn’t be better for Regions Bank’s Affordable Housing group to work with developers on opportunities like this.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Employee Profile: Spotlighting Command Sgt. Maj. William F. Thetford, U.S. Army (Ret.)

Thetford has found that at CACI, upholding its culture of boundless ingenuity and opportunity takes precedence above all else.

Diversity & Inclusion

Northern Trust Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategy Commits to Advancing Inclusive Culture

We are committed to advancing an inclusive culture in which all individuals are valued, respected, supported and can fully participate in and contribute to our success.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Mission Driven Business Podcast Episode 67: Empowering Inclusive Entrepreneurship with Ebony Janelle

Brian chats with inclusive entrepreneurship expert Ebony Janelle. As an Empower by GoDaddy manager, Ebony drives GoDaddy’s corporate program that helps underserved entrepreneurs thrive.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Behind the Apron: Dawayne Gates Is Driving the Volunteer Spirit

From painting a local veteran’s house his favorite shade of purple, to supporting a foster care system, Dawayne Gates, store manager in Houma, Louisiana knows how to encourage fellow associates to get in the Team Depot spirit.

Health & Healthcare

Nucleus Genomics Wants To Make Personalized Health Care a Reality

Nucleus Genomics is realizing the dream set into motion long ago by the Human Genome Project: to use the power of genomics to help people live lives that are as healthy and long as possible.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Helping Nonprofits Make a Positive Impact in Their Communities

Healthcare banking leader Katie Miller talks about the importance of service in a time of change. When Katie Miller was in high school, she tutored teens in the juvenile detention system who were working toward their GED.

Energy

Bringing Solar Power to Apartment Tenants

The Foundation for Affordable Housing, BLDG Partners, Sunrun, the city of Orange and Southern California Edison collaborated on the solar project to reduce the community's dependence on fossil fuels.

Education

Values-Led Issues Response for a New Era | Impact Relations Institute

Register now and be sure you don’t miss our next Impact Council on Wed, Jan 10 at 12pm ET / 9am PT! We’ll be joined by two experts on marketing and communications: Katy Mendes, Vice President, Allison and Whitney Dailey, EVP & Co-Lead Purpose Center of Excellence, Allison.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Decarbonizing Port Operations for the Modern Era

With shipping contributing nearly 3% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and maritime trade volumes expected to triple by 2050, the industry is at a tipping point, writes Morten Johansen, COO for DP World Americas in a recent article published in Forbes.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Partnering With SEMI To Address the Environmental Challenges Facing the Semiconductor Industry

In late 2022, AMD became a founding member of the newly formed Semiconductor Climate Consortium, a group of companies in the semiconductor ecosystem focused on the challenges of climate change.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Keysight Named to Dow Jones Sustainability Index for Fifth Year in a Row

Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) announced it has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) North America for the fifth consecutive year.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

VIDEO: 2023 Subaru Share the Love® Event Hometown

Throughout the year, Subaru retailers are dedicated to supporting the communities they live and work in.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Entergy Brightens Customers’ Spirits This Holiday Through Its Annual “Operation Secret Santa”

Entergy recently spread some holiday cheer through our annual initiative called "Operation Secret Santa."

Social Impact & Volunteering

Look out Santa, Kansas City Chiefs' and Philadelphia Eagles Fans Are Getting the Cookies This Year

The NFL’s Christmas day football games are sure to be filled with chills and thrills, but this year at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium and Lincoln Financial Field, the air will be filled with the sweet scent of mom’s cookies. Mama Kelce’s chocolate chip cookies, to be exact.

Environment

Chemours Washington Works Continues To Advance Environmental Leadership

The Chemours Washington Works site in Washington, West Virginia, may look like a large industrial complex, but it’s an important enabler for industries critical to local prosperity and global progress.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

2023 Moskowitz Prize Awarded To Research Measuring Financial Impact of Biodiversity Loss — Plus Honorable Mention Studies

In its 28th year, the Moskowitz Prize at Northwestern University named Biodiversity Risk as the winner for 2023. Honorable mentions went to Voice Through Divestment and Four Facts About ESG Beliefs and Investor Portfolios.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bath & Body Works Named One of the “Best Managed Companies” by the Wall Street Journal

Today Bath & Body Works announces its inclusion on the Wall Street Journal’s ranking of the Best Managed Companies of 2023.

Environment

Sleigh Your Competition: Submit Your Sustainable Solutions for E+E Leader Awards

Deadline Alert E+E Leader Awards 2024 Consumer & Residential Products Category Now Open! Showcase your sustainable innovations in cleaning, packaging, appliances & more. Be a leader in eco-conscious products. Deadline: Jan 15, 2024. #SustainabilityAwards #EEAwardsin24

Diversity & Inclusion

Expanding Horizons: MOSAIC’s Vision for Cultural Diversity at Lenovo

In an increasingly integrated world, cultural diversity is more than a matter of fact: it is a powerful force that shapes societies, workplaces, and day-to-day human experiences.

Diversity & Inclusion

Albertsons Companies Celebrates International Human Solidarity Day

On this International Human Solidarity Day – a day to celebrate our unity in #diversity – Albertsons Companies is reminded of our company’s commitment to building #belonging and putting people first.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Kohler Achieves Top Score of 100 on 2023–2024 Corporate Equality Index

Kohler Co. received the coveted Equality 100 Award from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2023-2024 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQIA+ workplace equality.

Green Infrastructure

Decarbonization: The Key To Transform and Grow the Cable Industry

To successfully address today’s challenges in the cable industry, we have developed a new compound (ENDURANCE™ HFDD-4201) for Cable Systems.

Environment

AllianceBernstein: Reflections on COP28: Opportunities Amid Challenges

COP28, the latest United Nations Conference of the Parties on climate change, delivered mixed results on some key agenda items but provided new insights into climate-related opportunities and the initiatives needed to implement them.

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