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Research, Reports & Publications | Victoria's Secret

Victoria’s Secret & Co. Releases First Annual Women’s Impact Report Detailing Progress in Supporting Women All Over the World

Today, VS&Co published its first annual Women’s Impact Report demonstrating the progress we’ve made in supporting women and sharing our aspiration to be the most beloved and trusted brand for women around the world.

Research, Reports & Publications

New CARE Report Reveals 9x Return on Women’s Economic Investments

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How This Clorox Teammate Champions Mental Health

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Addressing Workplace Burnout Amidst the War for Talent

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Environment

The Path to Zero-Waste Across South America

Fabio Belasco, Health and Safety specialist for CNH Industrial in Brazil, is a man on a mission. The goal? To achieve zero-waste at all of the Company’s manufacturing plants right across the country.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Qualcomm Named to 100 Best Corporate Citizens of 2021

Among the 1,000 largest, U.S. public companies, Qualcomm ranked #2 in the Semiconductors and Semiconductor Equipment industry, and #28 overall.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

NortonLifeLock Ranks #1 on ESG Performance

NortonLifeLock has again been named to 3BL Media’s 100 Best Corporate Citizens ranking. This marks our second year on this prestigious list, which recognizes outstanding ESG transparency and performance among the 1,000 largest, U.S. public companies.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Comcast Joins Community Organizations to Launch Xfinity WiFi-Connected “Lift Zones” Across Greater Atlanta

Comcast announces two new Xfinity WiFi-connected “Lift Zones” in greater Atlanta to support low-income students, families and others impacted by the global pandemic.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Mobile Health Teams Provide Health Care Access Amid Pandemic and Following Civil Unrest

Senam Akyea, a high school student in the Twin Cities area of Minnesota, knew this wouldn’t be a typical school year. Throughout the uncertainty of the pandemic and following the civil unrest from last summer, she knows her peers are feeling stress and anxiety.

Innovation & Technology

Digitalization and the EHS&S Field - How to Really Approach the Boom

Change is coming and you never know where it hits you and where it gives you wings – this was one of the big lessons in recent years with bringing EHS&S to the forefront of change and company strategy.

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Environment

The Time to Act on PFAS Risks Is Now, Before It's Too Late

PFAS compounds, known as “forever chemicals,” have been around for decades. But as our understanding of their impact on the ecosystem grows, so too is the urgency to take action on them. Here’s what businesses need to know right now.

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Energy

Powering Hershey With Solar

Our new solar projects with BayWa r.e. Solar Projects LLC / Americas and National Grid Renewables are key in pursuit of our 2030 goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and advance environmental action.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Owens Corning Is #1 on the 3BL 100 Best Corporate Citizens List for 2021

Owens Corning is proud to be ranked #1 on 3BL’s 100 best corporate citizens list… again. It’s the first time a company has earned this position three times in a row, and we’re honored to have our work recognized.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Our Sustainability Framework: Eldorado's Rock-Solid Foundation

At Eldorado Gold, we quite literally “build from the ground up” – and operating sustainably is part of our bedrock – locked into the core of how we do business and woven into our values.

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Returning to the Skies With Sustainability in Mind

As a business that today relies on fossil-based jet fuel, we recognize our responsibility to reduce our impact on the planet.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CBRE Named to 100 Best Corporate Citizens of 2021

3BL Media has named CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE:CBRE) to its annual 100 Best Corporate Citizens ranking, which recognizes companies with outstanding environmental, social and governance (ESG) track records.

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Diversity & Inclusion

AEG's Tamala Lewis to Be Honored by Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce As Catalyst Award Recipient in 2021 Diversity Awards

Tamala Lewis, senior director of community affairs and Foundation at AEG’s Dignity Health Sports Park (DHSP) in Carson, Calif. will be honored as the first Catalyst Award recipient of the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce’s 2021 Diversity Awards on Wednesday, May 19.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Pro Bono Perspectives S3E10: Caroline Barlerin, Platypus Advisors

What is the tech sector’s role in society, democracy, and philanthropy? Platypus Advisors' Caroline Barlerin and Common Impact's Danielle Holly discuss just that through the lens of systemic inequity, diversity, and the pandemic.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Stanley Black & Decker Named to 100 Best Corporate Citizens Ranking for the Second Year in a Row

This is Stanley Black & Decker’s second year being named to the 100 Best Corporate Citizens ranking, coming in at #69 overall and #8 in the Capital Goods Industry.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Food Industry Faces Uncharted Territory in Scaling to Meet Accelerating Demand for Alternative Proteins

While global demand for sustainable protein grows in an increasingly food-insecure world, ramping up production is relatively uncharted territory. A groundbreaking new report from CRB probes the rewards/risks of traversing this new market.

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Environment

First-of-its-kind Engagement Tool Released for Investors on Natural Climate Solutions

As net-zero commitments become the new standard for investors and companies, Ceres and the Institutional Investors Group on Climate Change (IIGCC) today released a new first-of-its-kind engagement tool for investors

Research, Reports & Publications

Creating a Collaborative Ecosystem with Domains for Good

Non-profits, B Corporations and other mission-driven organizations face unique challenges on the internet, and every minute and every dollar spent addressing these challenges takes away from the focus and success of their mission.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Public and Private Investment Will Significantly Improve US Residential Recycling and Catalyze a Circular Economy, Says New Report

Significant federal and corporate investment could improve the U.S. curbside recycling rate to nearly 70% and deliver more than $30 billion in economic benefits and nearly 200,000 new jobs within 10 years according to a

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Rockwell Automation Named to Forbes Best Employers for Diversity 2021 List

Rockwell Automation announced today it was recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers for Diversity 2021. Rockwell ranked 356 out of 500 companies to earn this prestigious award.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Giving Back Through Virtual Pro Bono

Dive into pro bono service to make a difference volunteering your professional skills to nonprofits in need. Learn how you can lend your skills to a good cause by registering for Taproot’s free one-hour webinar on Tuesday, May 25 at 1 PM/10 AM PT.

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Education

Innovative Hybrid Learning Tools Put STEM Students in the Action

From a career-focused chat with a digital animator to a hip hop-driven data science trip, these Verizon Innovative Learning apps immerse students in STEM with new ways of learning.

Sustainable Development Goals

Wells Fargo Launches Banking Inclusion Initiative to Accelerate Unbanked Households' Access to Affordable Transactional Accounts

Wells Fargo today announced the Banking Inclusion Initiative, a 10-year commitment to help unbanked individuals gain access to affordable, mainstream, digitally-enabled transactional accounts – a meaningful entry point to fully participating in the economy and achieving financial stability. The initiative will focus on reaching unbanked communities and, in particular, helping remove barriers to financial inclusion for Black and African American, Hispanic, and Native American/Alaska Native families, which account for more than half of America’s 7 million unbanked households1. It also will assist those who are underbanked or underserved – individuals who may have a bank account yet continue to use high cost, non-bank services and have similar needs.

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Research, Reports & Publications

FedEx Publishes 2021 ESG Report

The FedEx 2021 ESG Report outlines the company’s commitment to connecting communities in responsible ways — in good times and during periods of great need. As part of our longstanding mission, FedEx has set a new goal to achieve carbon neutral operations globally by 2040.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Ecolab Ranks Eighth on 2021 100 Best Corporate Citizens List

Ecolab is ranked within the top 10 on Corporate Responsibility (CR) Magazine’s 100 Best Corporate Citizens list, which recognizes leading U.S. public companies for their environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance.

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