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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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Sustainable Development Goals

TOUR Championship Recognized for Commitments, Actions, and Progress in Sustainability

We are proud that the TOUR Championship has been recognized as a GEO Certified® Tournament.

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Energy

Businesses Welcome Expansion of Maryland’s Energy Efficiency Programs To Meet Climate Action Goals

Ceres joins businesses with employees and operations across Maryland to applaud lawmakers and Gov. Wes Moore for strengthening the state’s EmPOWER program by aligning its energy efficiency targets with the state’s ambitious climate goals.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

Delivering More Than Energy: Delmarva Power’s Community Impact Shines During National Volunteer Month

In 2023, Delmarva Power proudly contributed more than $2.3 million to local nonprofits and 631 employees devoted more than 17,200 hours – the equivalent of 2,150 workdays – to volunteer with hundreds of organizations across Delaware and Maryland.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

The Power of Giving Back: Covia’s Social Impact Efforts

At Covia, we believe that thriving communities can help change the world. That’s why The Covia Foundation, Covia’s philanthropic arm, has been investing in social impact for decades.

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Education

Empowering the STEM Workforce of the Future

Chemours is focused on identifying and developing that next generation of talent through initiatives like our internship/ co-op program and investments in STEM education.

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Innovation & Technology

EHS&S Challenges and Opportunities in the Semiconductor Industry

The SESHA 46th Annual Symposium provided invaluable insights into the current and emerging challenges faced by the semiconductor industry.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Lenovo’s Tech Donation Propels Equal Access for Visually Impaired in North Carolina

In December 2023, Lenovo kicked off the holiday season with a donation to one of its long-standing partners: the North Carolina Governor Morehead School for the Blind.

Events, Media & Communications

Meeting Electric Power Needs Today and Tomorrow – Sustainably!

Three years into a four-year term as the nation’s elected chief executive, President Joe Biden continues to deliver on his campaign promises to address the climate crisis and environmental justice agendas.

Events, Media & Communications

Bloomberg Lowers Emissions by 21%, SBTi Validates Long-Term Goals

Bloomberg, a financial data provider, received validation from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for the company’s long-term science-based net-zero target to reach net-zero GHG emissions across its value chain by 2040.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Join Our Webinar: Planning Impactful Fall Employee Volunteer Activities

Does it feel like there’s never enough time to plan, resources to invest or the right amount of meaningful volunteer opportunities available? Well, you’re not alone. Planning a company-wide volunteer initiative that engages employees is no easy feat.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Pizza Hut Global’s Shannon Garcia Discusses Mentorship, Leadership, and How To Make Restaurants Better on the Extra Serving Podcast

Pizza Hut Global Chief Operating and Digital & Technology Officer Shannon Garcia recently sat down with Nation's Restaurant News at the Women's Foodservice Forum (WFF)’s annual conference to talk about digital transformation and purpose-driven leadership.

Responsible Production & Consumption

SCS Standards Releases Updated SCS-103 Certification Standard for Recycled Content

SCS Standards, a non-profit standard development organization, is pleased to announce the publication of the latest version of SCS-103, Certification Standard for Recycled Content.

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Events, Media & Communications

WHC 2024 Conservation Conference To Convene in New Orleans June 4–5

WHC (Wildlife Habitat Council) is hosting its 2024 Conservation Conference June 4-5 in New Orleans, La.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Offering Support to Under-Resourced Infants, Toddlers, and Their Families Experiencing Housing Instability in Washington, DC

Through the support of a grant from the Maximus Foundation, Bright Beginnings provided comprehensive services to more than 380 children, from infants to 5 years old, and their families experiencing housing instability.

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Research, Reports & Publications

GoDaddy 2023 Sustainability Report: A Message From Our Chief Executive Officer

Our mission to “Empower entrepreneurs everywhere, making opportunity more inclusive for all” is the driving force that brings us together. Most of GoDaddy’s customers are microbusiness owners with fewer than 10 employees.

Diversity & Inclusion

Kohler and Mira Showers Are Championing Independence With Inclusive Design

Recently we recognized World Glaucoma Week - a week dedicated to raising awareness of this debilitating eye condition and uniting for a Glaucoma-free world. Read how Mira Showers designs with inclusive principles to support people with visual impairment.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

This Mother’s Day, Millions of Moms Won’t Get the Support They Need. Here’s How We Can Change That.

This Mother's Day, Action Against Hunger is honoring women around the world.

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Health & Healthcare

HARMAN Audio Talks Podcast: The Sound of Being Human

In this episode of the Audio Talks podcast, the renowned author and music critic talks to our host Oisin Lunny about the world of sound and shares fascinating insights from neuroscientists: Did you know how music affects the teenage brains?

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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

New Study by Stagwell’s The Harris Poll Reveals New Yorkers Favor Molecular Recycling As Solution to Waste Crisis

A recent survey conducted by Stagwell’s The Harris Poll shows that while the waste crisis is a top-tier environmental concern for New Yorkers, they don’t see a plastic ban as a viable solution.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

Saint-Gobain Video Series: Journey to 2030 – What's Ahead

To achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, Saint-Gobain must reach key milestones by 2030. Introducing a new series highlighting the lessons we are learning on our journey to be the leader in light and sustainable construction.

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Health & Healthcare

Gilead’s FOCUS Program Helps Zero In on Early HIV Detection

A 22-year-old college student who didn’t feel well was treated at an urgent care facility in Baton Rouge, Louisiana and expected to recover soon.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Principal Financial Group Employee Spotlights: 60 seconds with Program Manager, Murugan Nambiar

At Principal®, we invest in what matters. And building talented teams is where it all begins. Take 60 seconds to hear about what work, Program Manager, Murugan is most proud of and what advice he’d give to new employees.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

U.S. Bank Foundation Distributes $15 Million in Opportunity Fund Grants

The U.S. Bank Foundation recently distributed $15 million in grants from the U.S. Bank Foundation Opportunity Fund* to increase wealth-building opportunities for low- to moderate-income (LMI) communities, including rural and Native American communities and communities of color.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Empowering Our Communities: How Webster Bank Is Supporting Financial Literacy

Webster Bank has long supported the communities we serve by providing loans, investments, technical assistance, and financial services to individuals and small businesses in low- to moderate-income (LMI) areas.

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Energy

Asia Pacific Needs to Scale Low-Carbon Technologies Rapidly to Reduce Carbon Emissions: Black & Veatch

Asia Pacific must rapidly identify and adopt the next generation of low-carbon and scalable infrastructure to accelerate its decarbonization progress, says Black & Veatch, a global leader in critical infrastructure solutions.

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