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Environment | Medtronic

Healing People and Planet: 3 Things You Need to Know About This Shared Innovation Challenge

When you think about healthcare technology, you may imagine the pacemaker assisting your dad’s ailing heart or the pulse oximeter placed on your finger during your annual physical exam. You probably don’t think about the energy or resources required to manufacture those products.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

ScottsMiracle-Gro 2024 Corporate Responsibility Report: Giving Waste New Life

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Research, Reports & Publications

American Workforce Burnout Reaches Tipping Point

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Events, Media & Communications

An Actionable Roadmap To Streamline Your Sustainability Strategy Webinar Series

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Aflac Voices — Jeri Hawthorne: Cultivating Mental Wellness at Work

Early in my career, I was leading a global HR function and traveling all over the world to help open facilities in various countries. It was a very intense job — when I wasn’t on a plane, I was commuting almost three hours a day — but it was work for which I felt proud.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Qualcomm’s 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report: Environmental Management in the Supply Chain

We believe in helping our suppliers build greater knowledge of corporate responsibility issues, such as human rights, responsible minerals sourcing and selecting less harmful substances for manufacturing.

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Diversity & Inclusion

This Company Wants People Around the World To Chase Their Dreams

Did you know that every handful of M&M’s or package of Ben’s Original you eat not only tastes good, but does good too? Social responsibility is not only good for business, but it’s increasingly expected by the American public.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

Carl Nassib’s Rayze Taps VolunteerMatch To Build Positive Community Engagement Through Acts of Service

VolunteerMatch, the leading platform for volunteer engagement, today announced its partnership with Rayze, a positive social media app founded by former Buccaneers outside linebacker and captain, Carl Nassib.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Essity 2023 Annual and Sustainability Report: Essity's Commitment to Sustainability

Essity improves the well-being of people and societies, through leading hygiene and health solutions. Sustainability is integrated into our strategy and is a priority for long-term profitable growth.

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Education

U.S. Bank Helps California Students Upskill Restaurant Industry Knowledge

For many people, life’s most helpful knowledge comes from learning on the job. Through its support of the California Restaurant Foundation's “Experience Hospitality” initiative, U.S. Bank is supporting job training for high-school students.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Nature: The New Risk Shaping Sustainable Finance Policies

Financial institutions are inadequately prepared to assess and manage nature-related risk, with just 1% discussing the potential threats and opportunities in company filings.

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Sustainable Development Goals

From the SEE Impact Report: Proactive Partnerships

To meet the growing challenge of manual sortation processes and plastic waste in tire packaging operations, SEE created the world's first automated tire wrapping solution designed to eliminate special handling fees for their customers and prevent rolling of tires.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Saint-Gobain Video Series: Success in the Making

Anyone can be a manufacturer! Whether you are just starting out or transitioning your career path, the manufacturing industry present opportunities for success. Hear the stories of Saint-Gobain team members who built their careers in manufacturing and thrived!

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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Rising to the Challenge: Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Supply Chain Sustainability

In today's world, the intersection of global commerce and pressing environmental challenges demands that companies and the broader logistics industry escalate their sustainability efforts, writes Morten Johansen, COO of DP World Americas, in a recent article for Forbes.

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Energy

Eaton Expands U.S. Industry Education To Accelerate Fleet Electrification

Intelligent power management Eaton expanded its education and testing centers to demonstrate breakthrough solutions accelerating sustainable fleets in Pittsburgh, Houston and Marshall, Michigan.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

SeeHer: Jennifer Chen | Georgia Pacific

Jennifer now supervises over 60 employees and describes her leadership style as "King Arthur's round table" meaning everyone has a voice.

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Environment

Antea Group UK Expands Service Portfolio With Launch of Ecological Services

Antea Group UK, a leading multidisciplinary consultancy specialising in environment, health and safety services for the private sector, today announced the launch of its comprehensive Ecological Consultancy Services.

Education

The CEO of Usher’s Nonprofit, ‘Usher’s New Look’ Is Helping Build the Next Generation of Black Tech Leaders – Here’s How

Per the organization, UNL has supported more than 50,000 young people gain access to career development opportunities through immersive programs spearheaded by Moore.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Kim Petras and Danna Paola Star in MAC Viva Glam’s 30th Anniversary Campaign

M·A·C VIVA GLAM: The iconic Lipstick that has transformed the beauty industry and positively impacted countless lives is turning 30.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Celebrating Women in Manufacturing

While the industry has long been male-dominated, women today play an increasingly important role, making up about 29 percent of the manufacturing workforce, according to the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM).

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Diversity & Inclusion

Albertsons Companies' Jewel-Osco Division Celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Through cuisine and culture, Albertsons Companies' Jewel-Osco division recently celebrated A Taste of AAPI that was nothing short of inspiring, exciting, and full of authenticity!

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Research, Reports & Publications

Illumina Releases 2023 Corporate Social Responsibility Report

Illumina Inc. (NASDAQ: ILMN), a global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies, today published its fifth annual Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report.

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Diversity & Inclusion

AEG Honors API Desi Heritage Month With a Diverse Range of Engagement and Educational Opportunities for Employees

In recognition of Asian American Pacific Islander Desi Heritage Month, throughout the month of May, AEG’s Asian Pacific Islander (API) Employee Network Group (ENG) organized a series of events designed to educate employees about the generations of Asians and Pacific Islanders.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

3M Named Official Respiratory Protection Sponsor for Direct Relief, Pledges 5 Million N95 Respirators Ahead of Hurricane, Wildfire Season

In a significant step towards bolstering emergency preparedness and response efforts, 3M and Direct Relief are launching a global Respiratory Protection initiative to increase preparedness ahead of the 2024 hurricane and wildfire season.

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Education

Principal® Announces New 12-Month Apprentice Program

Principal Financial Group® has created the Principal® Apprentice Program (the Program), a 12-month immersive program that provides pathways to full-time employment at Principal for individuals without a four-year degree.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Covia Shares ESG Results in Latest Corporate Responsibility Report

Covia Holdings LLC has published its 19th consecutive Corporate Responsibility Report.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Lab Week 2024 - Mimi Perdue-Loan

I connect with Customer first because we can never forget that there is a patient who is reliant on our laboratories to provide accurate timely results for diagnostics and treatment.

Events, Media & Communications

HPRC Plastics Recycling Round Table Round Up

In May, the Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council hosted a round table discussion on plastics recycling in conjunction with the CleanMed conference in Salt Lake City. The session was attended by about 35 representatives from various stakeholders across the value chain.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Lilian Wang's Impactful Volunteering With STEM Advantage

"Volunteering helps me break away from work and life stress by focusing my time and attention on something bigger than myself. It fosters a sense of connection and belonging, whether to the mission itself or the act of volunteering."

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    The Verizon Foundation serves as an incubator for exploring how our technical and human resources can be applied in new ways to the practical concerns...

  2. Business
    At Illumina, the faster we can innovate, the more lives we can help save. As a genomics pioneer, we have proven through focused and continued...

  3. Purpose: Moving for Good and Making a Difference
    Through our global cause initiative, HARMAN Inspired, employees are empowered to participate in meaningful activities that directly impact the...

  4. ESG Talk: Season Three
    The ESG Talk podcast features candid conversations with business leaders from around the world. In season three, co-hosts Mandi McReynolds, Steve...

  5. Innovation & Sustainable Solutions
    Chemours chemistry is essential to our daily lives, global commerce, and the future. Our commitment to product sustainability drives us to innovate...

  6. Housing affordability
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  7. GoDaddy | Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
    Diverse teams build better products — period. At GoDaddy, we make apps and services that our worldwide community of entrepreneurs can relate to. Our...

  8. Leadership
    Cascale demonstrates industry leadership and collaboration to drive collective action, by sharing insight into key sustainability topics inside and...

  9. KPMG at COP29
    Accelerating the transformation. COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, will once again draw together world leaders, policymakers, industry innovators, and...

  10. Clorox ON PURPOSE
    Clorox’s environmental, social and governance goals are integrated into our IGNITE strategy because we believe they create value for our company...

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  12. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH Industrial’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying...

  13. Women's Economic Justice
    CARE Women’s Economic Justice works to increase women’s wealth by changing the system.

  14. Subaru Share the Love® Event
    Since the launch of the Subaru Share the Love Event in 2008, Subaru of America and our retailers have donated more than $256 million to charity, with...

  15. Cascale Events
    Cascale organizes and participates in a series of events, leveraging its position as a global convener of close to half the sector to bring together...