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Moody's - Sustainable Bond Issuance to Hit a Record $650 Billion in 2021

Global issuance of green, social and sustainability bonds – or sustainable bonds, collectively – will hit a record of $650 billion in 2021, a 32% increase over the $491 billion issued in 2020, Moody's Investors Service projects in a new report.

Wells Fargo Invests in Six Black-Owned Banks

Diversity & Inclusion

Wells Fargo today announced equity investments in six African American Minority Depository Institutions (MDIs) as part of its March 10, 2020, pledge to invest up to $50 million in Black-owned banks.

U.S. Farmers and Ranchers in Action Mobilizes Tech and Finance Sectors to Fulfill Agriculture's Potential as a Climate Solution

In conjunction with World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), The Mixing Bowl and Croatan Institute, U.S. Farmers & Ranchers in Action (USFRA) today issued a new report that analyzes the state of soil health technology

Suzanna Valdez Wolfe Joins Taproot Foundation as First Chief Impact Officer

Social Impact & Volunteering

Suzanna Valdez Wolfe is uniquely positioned to build upon Taproot’s rapid growth in developing meaningful pro bono service opportunities and advancing the pro bono movement across sectors.

How Ørsted Works to Ensure a Sustainable Build-Out of Green Energy

Research, Reports & Publications

With renewables poised to grow at global scale, Ørsted says supply chain emissions, biodiversity and local communities are core to a sustainable green energy build-out.

The Rise of ESG: Challenges and Opportunities for 2021

What do the Top 50 ESG companies in N.America have in common? What lessons do we get from them? Which are the leading sectors in use of ESG? How can companies improve their ESG performance?

VF Corporation Partners With Pattrn® to Launch New “Sustainable Solutions” Digital Media Series

Events, Media & Communications

Series seeks to connect with younger audiences about climate change challenges and potential solutions

Key Accomplishments: Purposeful Innovation

Innovation & Technology

Our 5G breakthroughs are helping transform industries, like telemedicine and remote education, and driving efficiencies with always-connected mobile PCs, smart cities and smart factories.

To Reduce Climate Impacts, the Building Industry Must Change

Green Infrastructure

There are large gains to be made by digitizing building infrastructure. Digital technologies enable buildings to understand where people are, what they need, and what they don’t need.

Vinyl Sustainability Council Verifies Nine Companies Through Industry Sustainability Initiative

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Nine companies verified through vinyl industry-wide sustainability initiative.

Mohawk Teams up to Reduce Election Plastic Waste

Social Impact & Volunteering

On Wednesday, 1/27, Mohawk teamed up with Keep Calhoun-Gordon Beautiful to collect plastic political signs and keep them out of the landfill.

How You Can Build a Community Around EHS&S

Environment

Find out ways you can help build your own community around the topics of environment, health, safety, and sustainability.

Unyielding, Not Resilient: Why We Are More Focused Than Ever on Our Strategy and Values

Environment

Find out why Inogen Alliance is not resilient, but unyielding in the face of the changes happening in the world.

CBRE Recognized as an Outstanding Diversity & Inclusion Organization

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CBRE has been named a 2021 Leader in Diversity among Dallas-based companies, one of six organizations—and the only one in commercial real estate —selected for this distinction.

Four Water Stewardship Trends to Watch in 2021

Environment

Water is a human right, yet one in three people globally do not have access to safe drinking water.

Corner Shops

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Today, as we glimpse the dawn of a new year, thousands of specialized containers are being carefully loaded onto United aircraft, each one meticulously packed with doses of the lifesaving vaccine for Covid-19...

Enviva Announces 2020 Impact Report

Energy

Today, Enviva, a leading global renewable energy company specializing in sustainable wood bioenergy, published its 2020 Impact Report, which details the progress made in 2020 to implement the company’s Responsible Sourcing Policy provisions in its operations.

First Finfish Farm in United States Achieves ASC Certification

Responsible Production & Consumption

Blue Ocean Mariculture has become the first ASC certified finfish farm in the US after achieving certification against the ASC Seriola and Cobia Standard at its Hawaii farm.

Aaron's Story: Great Pay, Great Co-Workers and the Opportunity to Make the World a Little Greener.

The way Aaron sees it, there’s no better place he could be when it comes to his budding career as a process operator at ScottsMiracle-Gro’s largest fertilizer plant in Marysville, Ohio.

Enbridge Line 3 - Environmental Regulations, COVID-19 Precautions, & Safety

Green Infrastructure

Barry Simonson, our Line 3 replacement project director, discusses our safety precautions, COVID-19 protocols & environmental regulations associated with Line 3.

Ninety One's Deirdre Cooper, Portfolio Manager, Participates in CFA Society Toronto's Climate Change Series: From Idea to Action

Green Infrastructure

We find Investors in Canada to be forward-thinking and naturally seeking global, sustainable opportunities. We see an increasing focus on ESG, and particularly addressing climate change, as a key priority for our clients, so we’re delighted that Deirdre Cooper is participating in this important and timely conversation hosted by the CFA Society Toronto. - Katherine Tweedie, Ninety One

Rockwell Automation Earns Top Marks in Human Rights Campaign's 2021 Corporate Equality Index for Nine Consecutive Years

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Rockwell Automation proudly announced it earned a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2021 Corporate Equality Index, the nation’s foremost survey & report measuring corporate policies related to LGBTQ workplace equality.

Keeping Mental Health in Mind During a Pandemic Winter

Health & Healthcare

As many parts of the country enter the season of shorter days and colder temperatures, it’s important for all of us to consider making a wellness plan to stay emotionally and physically healthy.

Diversity in Sustainability Launches Its State of Diversity and Inclusion in Sustainability Survey: Share Your Perspective Today

Research, Reports & Publications

Today, Diversity in Sustainability, a non-profit network focused on increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the field of sustainability, launched its inaugural State of Diversity and Inclusion in Sustainability Survey.

Memphis Library Foundation Receives $85,000 Grant to Drive Youth Literacy

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Memphis Library Foundation today announced it received a grant of $85,000 from the International Paper Foundation to support various Memphis Public Libraries programs that promote youth literacy.