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COP26: The Climate Has No Borders

Events, Media & Communications

Climate change is accelerating globally. Californians experience its effects with increased drought and wildfires, which are now more intense, frequent and unpredictable.

Alliance Data Celebrates Compliance and Ethics Week

Alliance Data recognizes Compliance and Ethics Week to reinforce our company’s commitment, and remind associates and customers that we offer several ways for them to speak up if they feel we are not operating our business ethically and responsibly.

New Program Invests in Hispanic and Latino STEM Students

Diversity & Inclusion

Medtronic and the Medtronic Foundation just launched a scholarship, internship, and mentorship program aiming to remove barriers for Hispanic and Latino students.

Nourishing People and Planet: Unlocking Opportunities for a Brighter Future

Sustainable Development Goals

Herbalife Nutrition’s dedication to improving lives and our communities is at the core of everything they do. They combine high-quality nutrition products, social support, and the opportunity to build a business.

Enbridge Pledges Net-Zero Emissions by 2050

Environment

Climate change requires serious solutions. As a leading North American energy delivery company, we’re positioned to help society transition to a lower-emissions future.

The ISSB: A Game-Changer for ESG Reporting

Environment

The announcement of the International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) at COP26 earlier this week didn’t just create ripples: for those involved or interested in environmental, social and governance (ESG) reporting, the news was a tidal wave.

Takeda Celebrates World Quality Week

Health & Healthcare

World Quality Week’s theme this year of Sustainability aligns extremely well with Takeda’s focus on Patient, People and Planet.

5 Higher-Ed Programs Using XR to Transform How College Students Learn

Education

Colleges and universities are using virtual and augmented reality in courses that range from human anatomy to media as a way to make education more immersive and inclusive.

Appalachian Community Capital Receives $1M Grant From Truist Foundation to Strengthen and Stabilize Diverse Small Businesses

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Appalachian Community Capital today announced it received a $1 million grant from Truist Foundation to strengthen and stabilize ACC member community development financial institutions serving small businesses impacted by COVID-19 related losses.

LA Kings and Winmark Corporation Launch First-Of-Its-Kind Partnership Benefitting Youth Sports and Hockey Development Programs Across Southern California

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The LA Kings, have launched a first-of-its-kind partnership with Winmark – the Resale Company, ™ a nationally recognized franchising business focused on sustainability and small business formation.

Former Marine Sergeant and Current VP Talks 30-year Home Depot Career

Following in the footsteps of many family members, including his father who served in the U.S. Navy during World War II, Pete Capel joined the Marine Corps in 1983.

In New Reports, Banks Are Coalescing Around a Blueprint for Climate Action

During just the past month, two new reports were released that were notable not just for their recommendations urging banks to get serious about implementing their commitments to ending financing of climate pollution and shifting to a clean economy

Maryland Steel Workers Will Help Build the New American Offshore Wind Industry with Ørsted

Green Infrastructure

With our investment, the plant will become a state-of-the-art steel fabrication facility and the lead supplier of specialized components for the offshore wind farms we’re building in the mid-Atlantic region.

What Is Circular Economy

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

You may be wondering what exactly circular economy is. Lindsey Kauffman, sustainability program lead, explains this concept and its importance to Owens Corning.

Principal® Expands Retirement Plan Access to Hispanic Workers by Taking Savings Mobile

Diversity & Inclusion

Principal Financial Group® has announced an expansion of its suite of retirement solutions for Hispanic workers by adding a Spanish-language option to its mobile retirement app.

SASB Founder Jean Rogers to Lead Blackstone's ESG Efforts

Media & Communications

Latest in a Series of High-Profile Hires Augmenting Firm’s Growing ESG Team; 12 Professionals Added to ESG Team in 2021

Battery Life in Implantable Medical Devices

Health & Healthcare

Pacemakers and ICDs run on battery power and a depleted battery can be dangerous to the patient. Fortunately, most modern pacemakers and ICDs have low battery warnings that allow the patient to plan for a replacement surgery ahead of battery failure.

Goodyear Invests In Gatik And Tests Smart Tires On Automated Trucks

Innovation & Technology

In numerous cities around the world we are increasingly seeing prototype vehicles bristling with sensors and stuffed with computers that are trying to drive themselves around without a human in control.

Revving Up Tomorrow's Researchers

Education

Generations of curious minds have made Henkel a leading innovator today. Researchers’ World, a new Henkel initiative in North America will cultivate curiosity and build STEM skills for the generations to come.

Finance, Legal and Sustainability Professionals at European Listed Companies to Discuss How to Articulate Material ESG Issues

Events, Media & Communications

This unique event will bring together investment, governance, investor relations and sustainability professionals from across the UK and Europe to develop an integrated approach when responding to changing investor expectations around ESG factors.

Ecocentricity Blog: On the Pitch

Energy

GridBlock is designed to be the “Grand Central Station” for how solar, battery, EV, and microgrid technologies intersect. And it’s what could make it easier for all of those solutions to do their jobs to the maximum of their potential.

Vistra Spotlights Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Research, Reports & Publications

The events that occurred across the nation in 2020 brought social justice issues to the forefront. Vistra understands the value and has seen the benefits of having a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Entergy New Orleans Celebrates National STEM Day with STEM Global Action

Education

Entergy is celebrating National STEM Day with a podcast discussing their commitment to STEM education in New Orleans and what it means to contribute to the development of future STEM leaders.

Quest Named to Forbes List of World's Best Employers 2021

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX), the world's leading provider of diagnostic information services, announced it has been recognized as one of the World's Best Employers of 2021 by Forbes magazine.

America Recycles Day Is November 15: What to Know Before You Throw

Environment

Republic Services, a leader in environmental services, is celebrating America Recycles Day on November 15 by sharing simple tips designed to help households recycle properly.