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Innovating Solutions to Climate Change: Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge 2021

Environment

We recently announced the launch of our fifth annual Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge, with prize money totaling $1 million USD. The Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge is a competition that awards cash prizes to early-stage technology...

FedEx Inducted Into U.S. Chamber Foundation Corporate Citizenship Hall of Fame

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Our focus on sustainable transportation, global entrepreneurship, and delivering for good enables us to bring the full force of our unique capabilities to bear on helping communities around the world.

New Resources From Soar With Wings Support Student Emotional Health at Home and at School

Education

Research shows that mindfulness and emotional health are critical skills for young students. Practicing mindfulness helps reduce negative mental reactions, like stress and anxiety.

Groundbreaking $5.2M Hydrogen Blending Project Aims To Green Ontario's Natural Gas Grid

Green Infrastructure

This hydrogen-blending pilot project, supported by Sustainable Development Technology Canada, is the first of its kind in North America—and represents an important step in greening the gas supply that millions of Ontario homeowners and businesses depend on to heat their homes and energize industry.

Drawdown Georgia Names Leadership Council Co-Chairs Jasmine Crowe, Roy Richards, Jr., and Nathaniel Smith to Lead New Climate Solutions Effort

Environment

Drawdown Georgia has announced the formation of a Leadership Council. Chaired by Jasmine Crowe of Goodr, Inc., Roy Richards, Jr. of Southwire, and Nathaniel Smith, of the Partnership for Southern Equity.

TUSK Announces a $1.3 Million Boost to Its Conservation Fund Awards

Sustainable Development Goals

The event will broadcast the presentation of the Annual Prince William Award for Conservation, sponsored by headline partner Ninety One

Join Qualcomm's Virtual Smart Cities Accelerate 2020 on Wednesday, December 9

Events, Media & Communications

We’ll explore the most recent technology advances, business models, and lessons that can make the Smart Connected Cities and Connected Spaces a reality.

LG Partners With Be Strong for Journey to Sustainable Happiness

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

LG Experience Happiness Program and Be Strong launch #GiveHappiness campaign to make this year a happier holiday

Pantene Offers a Beautiful Look at the Connection Between LGBTQ+ Adoptive Families and Hair

Diversity & Inclusion

For LGBTQ adoptive parents, every opportunity to connect, matters. And caring for hair is one of them. This National Adoption Month, we're proud to support #BeautifuLGBTQ families and the moments that bring them together.

Merck Recognized by NMSDC for Advancing Minority Business Inclusion

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Merck is honored to be recognized as a 2020 Corporation of the Year by the National Minority Supplier Development Council (NMSDC).

Ecolab Named to Dow Jones Sustainability World Index

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Ecolab Inc., the global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and vital resources, has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability™ World Index (DJSI World)

BlockApps Launches Agribusiness Blockchain Network 'TraceHarvest' Following Success with Bayer

Innovation & Technology

BlockApps, the leading enterprise blockchain platform provider, today announced the launch of the TraceHarvest Network which is transforming the way agricultural products are managed. The new blockchain-powered business network was developed...

Ecocentricity Blog: Lists of Ten

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

I have no idea if an anthropologist would agree, but I’m convinced that humans make lists of ten because we just so happened to evolve with ten fingers.

Black & Veatch Joins Forbes' 'Future of Smart Cities Campaign'

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Black & Veatch, a global provider of smart infrastructure services and solutions, announces that it has joined Forbes’ “Future of Smart Cities Campaign."

University of St. Michael's College President's Capstone Award Winners Celebrated

Education

These projects are designed to create positive social and environmental impact. This year’s winning projects focused on an innovative lifecycle perspective in mining, youth employment during COVID 19, and purpose enablement in responsible investing.

Arbor Day Foundation and Williams Collaborating to Reforest New Jersey and Virginia

Environment

The Arbor Day Foundation today announced it will partner with Williams, a leading natural gas infrastructure company, to plant more than 35,000 trees in New Jersey and Virginia. The reforestation efforts will help to reestablish natural habitats and waterways, while contributing to the restoration of endangered wildlife

Governance to Empower the GRI Standards

Three appointments have been made to the Global Sustainability Standards Board (GSSB), the independent body with sole responsibility for developing and issuing the GRI Standards.

H&R Block Commits to 1 Million Volunteer Hours and Supporting 500,000 Small Business Owners in Its First Corporate Responsibility Report

Research, Reports & Publications

H&R Block (NYSE: HRB) has released new social impact goals for 2025 highlighted in its first corporate responsibility report, which outlines how the company continues to live out its Purpose to provide help and inspire confidence in clients and communities everywhere.

Gildan's COVID-19 Prevention Campaign for Employees Globally

Health & Healthcare

Since the onset of the pandemic, one of Gildan’s main priorities has been the health and well-being of its employees and their families around the world.

Johnson & Johnson to Address Racial and Social Injustice Through Platform that Aims to Eliminate Health Inequities for People of Color

Diversity & Inclusion

Johnson & Johnson announced today $100 million in commitments and collaborations over the next five years to invest in and promote health equity solutions for Black people and other communities of color in the United States.

The Truist Foundation Awards Purpose Built Communities $7 Million Grant

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Atlanta-based national nonprofit Purpose Built Communities announced today at its 11th annual conference that it will receive a $7 million grant from the Truist Foundation over the next three years.

American Airlines, British Airways and oneworld Launch Transatlantic COVID-19 Testing Trial

Health & Healthcare

American Airlines, British Airways and oneworld® have launched an optional COVID-19 medical-based testing trial on select flights from cities in the United States to London Heathrow (LHR).

Sustainability Grant Adds Research Opportunities and Solar Energy at UHD's Newest Building

Energy

Science, technology, engineering, and math—disciplines collectively known as STEM- power some of the largest industries in Houston.

CNH Industrial Named Leader Once Again in the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The DJSI World and DJSI Europe Indices are among the most prestigious sustainability-focused equity indices.