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Marsh McLennan Launches Inaugural ESG Report Changing What's Possible

Research, Reports & Publications

Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC), the world’s leading professional services firm in the areas of risk, strategy and people, today released its first comprehensive Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) Report, Changing What’s Possible.

Honoring The 2021 Top 100 Diversity Officers at The National Diversity & Leadership Conference

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

DiversityFirstTM is recognizing the 2021 Top 100 Diversity Officers at the 17th Annual National Diversity and Leadership Conference virtually on April 21-22 and April 28-29.

Sands Academy: Team Member Development Beginning on Day One

Sands Academy, our global development and mentorship program, supports our Team Members through a variety of learning opportunities to ensure all are able to reach their full potential and attain their career goals.

'Isn't It Bad to Cut Down Trees?' and Other Burning Questions About Sustainable Forestry

Environment

Sheltering 80 percent of the world’s land biodiversity and sequestering twice as much carbon dioxide as they emit, forests easily make their case for preservation — a case made urgent by increasing deforestation.

EPA Honors LG USA for Responsible Electronics Recycling Leadership

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

LG Electronics USA has been recognized for responsible electronics recycling leadership by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, receiving the highest-level recognition in the EPA’s Sustainable Materials Management (SMM) Electronics Challenge.

Pre-crisis, Critical Event(s) / In Crisis! / Prevention, Mitigation - Where Will the World Act in the Context of Climate Change?

Media & Communications

The G&A Institute team collectively has helped to manage literally hundreds of critical events or crisis situations over the years for clients.

Saluting the Women of the Civil Rights Movement

Diversity & Inclusion

U.S. History class challenged me most — not because of the course material, but for what it lacked. Black history lessons offered little beyond Rosa Parks, Dr. King, slavery, and oppression — all important parts of our history.

Alkermes & MD Edge Psych Podcast Discuss Living With Schizophrenia

Media & Communications

Dr. Rakesh Jain and Dr. Andrew Cutler guest hosted the Alkermes-sponsored MDEdge Psychiatry podcast to discuss the management of comorbidities & behavioral risk factors that may be present in people living with schizophrenia.

Widen the Screen

Diversity & Inclusion

Words alone won’t create change. Sustained action and investment are necessary to address the systemic bias and inequality in advertising and media.

Recycling - Why It's Essential

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

No one company can solve these generational environmental challenges alone. Finding solutions takes collaboration across the value chain & we’re seeing that happen. By working w/ a diverse network of experts, Dow is taking action in a number of ways.

How Do We Help Prevent the Next Pandemic? Collaboration.

Health & Healthcare

We think it's safe to say, nobody ever wants to endure another pandemic. COVID-19 emphasized the importance of preparedness and containing viral threats before they reach every corner of the world.

Sustainable Investing Outlook: The Rising Appeal of Sustainable Investing

There is little doubt that sustainable investing is on a tear. After receiving a record $24.1 billion in net inflows last year, sustainable mutual funds and ETFs in the US attracted that same amount by August of this year.

Franklin Templeton Celebrates Black History Month

Diversity & Inclusion

Franklin Templeton employees joined its Black Empowerment Network (BEN) business resource group (BRG) and specialist investment organizations for the firm’s first all-virtual Black History Month (BHM).

Green Mountain Energy Sun Club Donates Two Electric Vehicles and Charging Stations to ASSETS' Lancaster Works

Sustainable Development Goals

ASSETS, the Lancaster-based nonprofit that works with businesses to help transform the community, will now have its own sustainable transportation for its social enterprise employment agency, Lancaster Works.

Impact Investing and Economic Opportunity: Pathways to Overcome Economic Disparities

In early December, I was honored to moderate a panel discussion hosted by the 92nd Street Y, a leading cultural institution in New York City, entitled “Impact Investing and Economic Opportunity.”

Exploring the Sustainable Investor’s Toolkit

Sustainable investing has grown in popularity, but it still may trigger eye rolls in some financial circles.

Dine Out (or in) to Give Back on Thursday, April 29

Health & Healthcare

In the year since the Covid-19 pandemic forced dramatic changes to our lives, our healthcare providers and restaurants have withstood devastating challenges.

Black & Veatch Chosen as Owner's Engineer for Wind Farms in Vietnam

Sustainable Development Goals

Vietnam is expanding its power generation capacity as it balances its generation portfolio to meet the soaring energy demand of its growing population and flourishing economy.

Ørsted Commences Construction of Largest Onshore Project to Date

Responsible Production & Consumption

Ørsted has taken a final investment decision on its largest onshore project to date, the 518 MW hybrid wind and solar PV project, Helena Energy Center, with an expected operational date in the first half of 2022.

Showing Support Through Women's History Month and Beyond

Diversity & Inclusion

As we look back at the amazing women who made history, it is also important to observe the women who continue to make history today.

Maritime Anti-Corruption Network Embarks on a New Journey

Green Infrastructure

BSR is proud to announce that the Maritime Anti-Corruption Network (MACN), a collaborative initiative, is prepared to take the next step of becoming its own independent organization.

The Home Depot Partners With Habitat for Humanity to Help Communities Bring on Spring

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Home Depot®, the world's largest home improvement retailer, announced today its partnership with Habitat for Humanity International to empower communities to Bring on Spring.

Ceres Applauds President Biden's New Infrastructure Plan As a Vital Investment in the Clean Energy Future

Environment

President Biden’s new $2 trillion infrastructure proposal is “one of the biggest investment opportunities in the clean energy future that will put us on the path to net-zero emissions, create sustainable infrastructure and well-paying jobs...

Episode 46: Talking Women in AI with MIT Technology Review [podcast]

Innovation & Technology

What makes women critical to the successful adoption of AI? And how are academic institutions and industry working together to promote more women in AI? Qualcomm joined MIT Technology Review for a conversation discussing all of this and more.