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Eldorado Gold Receives Approval for Use of Dry Stack Tailings at Skouries

Environment

Eldorado Gold announced that the Greek Ministry of Energy and Environment has approved a modification to the Kassandra Mines Environmental Impact Assessment (“EIA”) to allow for the use of dry stack tailings disposal at the Skouries project.

Kimberly-Clark North American Consumer Tissue Manufacturing is Now Powered by 100% Wind Energy

Energy

Maverick Creek, a 50,000-acre wind farm in Eden, Texas is now powering the production of many essential products like Cottonelle®, Viva®, Scott® and Kleenex® with more than 670,000 megawatt hours of renewable energy annually.

Trane Technologies Highlights Significant Progress Toward the Gigaton Challenge, Science-Based Targets and Sustainability Goals in 2020 ESG Report

Research, Reports & Publications

Trane Technologies plc (NYSE:TT), released its 2020 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, Bold Action for a Sustainable Future, which highlights the company’s major sustainability achievements and contributions towards its ambitious science-based emission-reduction targets.

The Race to Net-Zero Emissions Is One We Can't Run Alone

Environment

Last week, Mastercard, along with more than 300 businesses and investors with a footprint in the U.S., signed a powerful open letter to President Biden. The letter indicated our support for the Biden administration’s commitment to climate action.

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Announces New ESG Business Goals as Part of 2021 Corporate Responsibility Report

Research, Reports & Publications

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company, one of the world’s leading marketers of branded consumer lawn and garden as well as hydroponic and indoor growing products, recently announced its new environmental, social and governance (ESG)-driven business goals that will guide the company’s sustainability strategy over the next five years.

Focus on Diversity in Orlando Area Will Boost Grassroots Groups

Environment

Amid the national reckoning over racial injustice, sparked by the killing of George Floyd last year, the United Arts of Central Florida began reexamining its priorities.

Bright Funds Launches United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) Themed Foundation Funds

Sustainable Development Goals

Bright Funds expands its Fund model to include all 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) in an effort to offer employers and employees an opportunity to anchor their philanthropic giving around making progress towards the UN SDGs.

CNH Industrial México Supports Cáritas de Querétaro

Social Impact & Volunteering

At the end of last year, the CNH Industrial manufacturing facility in Querétaro organized a food and hygiene supply drive to support its local community.

Alkermes Launches New Disease State Website to Offer Education About Alcohol Dependence

Health & Healthcare

Myrelationshipwithalcohol.com, a new website sponsored by Alkermes, Inc., a subsidiary of Alkermes plc (Nasdaq: ALKS), recently went live to offer education about alcohol dependence.

Moody's Welcomes Five New Scholars to Moody's Veterans Program (MVP)

Education

Moody's is pleased to welcome five new scholars to Moody's Veterans Program (MVP) for the 2020-2021 academic year. The five scholars are each veterans of the armed forces enrolled in graduate or undergraduate degree programs at Columbia University's School of General Studies.

La Red de Innovación e Impacto - Conoce a Wakami

Environment

A través de la Iniciativa La Red de Innovación e Impacto programa, WEC y nuestros socios apoyamos a las pequeñas y medianas empresas y a las mujeres que están acelerando el desarrollo empresarial y promoviendo el crecimiento económico sostenible en América Latina.

La Red de Innovación e Impacto - Meet Wakami

Environment

Through the La Red de Innovación e Impacto program, WEC and our partners support small and mid-size enterprises (SMEs) and women that are accelerating business development and promoting sustainable economic growth in Latin America.

The Important Role of EHS&S Support for Production

Environment

Lights, Camera, Action…Sanitize! Television and film production has evolved in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure a safe working environment. COVID-19 Compliance Officers have become fixtures on production sets for the foreseeable future.

Tetra Pak Joins Business and Government Leaders for Conversation on Meeting Biden's Climate Goals

Events, Media & Communications

Jeff Fielkow, President & CEO, U.S. Canada, at Tetra Pak will be participating in the event in person and will offer a CEO perspective on circular business in the United States via a moderated fireside chat.

Alliance Develops Shared Diversity and Inclusion Goals

Diversity & Inclusion

Intel, Snap Inc., Nasdaq, Dell Technologies and NTT DATA announced a new industry coalition today, Alliance for Global Inclusion, and have developed shared diversity and inclusion metrics.

Q&A with Sanjeet Pandit, Qualcomm Technologies' Head of Smart Cities [video]

Innovation & Technology

We recently sat down with Sanjeet Pandit, who leads Qualcomm Technologies’ smart cities initiatives and ecosystem through the Qualcomm Smart Cities Accelerator Program.

T‑Mobile and Western Governors University Work to Keep College Students Connected

Education

T-Mobile and WGU are providing up to 2,000 WGU students with a free hotspot and wireless connectivity on T-Mobile’s nationwide network through WGU’s Online Access Scholarship, available across the country.

Australis Achieves Fair Trade Certification to Expand Community-focused Programs in Vietnam

Responsible Production & Consumption

Australis Aquaculture announced that it has achieved Fair Trade Certification™ and will commit 100% of its Barramundi sales to the program. The company is the world’s first Barramundi farmer and Asia’s first aquaculture finfish producer to be Fair Trade Certified. The initiative will support the expansion of Australis’ community-focused programs in Vietnam.

Workiva Cloud Platform Simplifies and Accelerates ESG Reporting for Companies Across the Globe

Innovation & Technology

Workiva Inc. (NYSE:WK) today announced it has extended its cloud platform capabilities to help companies meet the rapidly changing landscape of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) reporting with a fit-for-purpose ESG solution.

United Airlines to Lead Industry Switch to Sustainable Aviation Fuel With Global Corporations, Customers

Green Infrastructure

United Airlines continues to lead the industry towards a more sustainable future with the launch of the first-of-its-kind Eco-Skies Alliance SM program.

Oportun Joins the Human Rights Campaign Business Coalition for the Equality Act

Diversity & Inclusion

Oportun announced that it has joined the Human Rights Campaign Business Coalition for the Equality Act (H.R.5).

Bloomberg Continues Progress Towards Net Zero Emissions by 2025, According to Annual Impact Report

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bloomberg LP continues to make progress towards its commitment to net-zero emissions by 2025, according to the company’s 2020 Impact Report.

PNC Bank Celebrates 11th Annual Women In Business Week

Diversity & Inclusion

PNC provides female financial decision makers – from business owners and executives to women who may be managing their finances for the first time – with an opportunity to glean valuable insights for themselves, their families and businesses.

Solidia Technologies Closes $78 Million Fundraise and Names Bryan Kalbfleisch CEO

Solidia Technologies® today announced a $78 million fundraise and named concrete industry leader Bryan Kalbfleisch as CEO.

Creating China's First “Milk Bottle Road”

Green Infrastructure

Dow has teamed with dairy brand Shiny Meadow to construct China’s first road made with recycled plastic milk bottles. The project gives hard-to-recycle plastic a second life and helps keep plastic waste out of oceans, landfills, streets and rivers.