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A Letter From Sappi North America's CEO and President Mike Haws

Sustainable Development Goals

As we look ahead to the next five years of growth and innovation, we couldn’t be more optimistic about our prospects here at Sappi North America (SNA).

EV Chargers Come to W. Fens

Environment

New charging stations for electric cars should open in early August on the west side of the Star Market parking lot in the West Fens.

Planting Seeds

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

I arranged a tour for Brother Slade of the Egleston AFLAC Cancer Center, where he was able to see for himself the happy space with little bald warriors scooting around with their IV poles in tow or the play area for siblings to remain available nearby, while parents focused on their ailing child.

Texas Bankers Foundation Honors Comerica Bank, The EMPOWER Series With LiFE Award

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The Texas Bankers Foundation recognized Comerica Bank with a Leaders in Financial Education (LiFE) Award for its partnership with the EMPOWER Series, Inc.

A COVID-19 Market Analysis For Sustainability & Safety Professionals

Health & Healthcare

In the midst of the pandemic, society is evolving and adapting at an exponential pace. As recruitment and talent development specialists, we feel uniquely placed to provide insight into the direction that our core markets are taking as we work our way through this changed environment.

Bloomberg Launches Proprietary ESG Scores

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bloomberg announced the launch of propriety ESG scores. This initial offering includes Environmental and Social scores for 252 companies in the Oil & Gas sector, and Board Composition scores for more than 4,300 companies across multiple industries

6 Top Questions About COVID-19: What a Child Psychiatrist Has to Say

Health & Healthcare

On the latest episode of "The Road to a Vaccine," host Lisa Ling delves into the effects of the pandemic on kids. We sat down with one of the guests, Vikram Patel, a professor at Harvard Medical School, to find out the most pressing questions on his mind.

A Hot Summer for Sustainability

Environment

It’s been a busy summer for sustainability leaders. Companies have issued new goals and strategies at an astonishing rate.

Building Bridges From Despair to Hope

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Thanks to generous donors, and dedicated volunteers, the Red Cross is often able to be on the scene of a disaster within 2-3 hours. Sometimes within 20-30 minutes.

Cacao Bean Exporter and Chocolate Producer Boosting Livelihoods of Rural Farmers in Costa Rica

Responsible Production & Consumption

Costa Rican-based Nahua Cacao has joined Business Call to Action (BCtA) intending to improve the quality of life of at least 200 low-income cocoa farming families in rural Costa Rica by increasing their income and strengthening their knowledge...

Aligning Corporate Ambition with an Ever-Changing World

Goal-setting is familiar territory for most major multinational corporations. But as the needs and demands of our world change rapidly — on issues from climate change and resource scarcity to equity and social justice — companies are challenged to make sure their ambitions evolve in kind.

Haroon Yasin Announced As Waislitz Global Citizen Award Winner

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

International advocacy organization Global Citizen and the Waislitz Foundation today recognized Haroon Yasin, Co-Founder and Chairperson of Orenda, as the 2020 Waislitz Global Citizen Award winner.

Protecting Women Peacebuilders Across The Globe

Diversity & Inclusion

Tech For Good, NortonLifeLock’s newest CR initiative, focuses on using our products and expertise to support vulnerable people.

How This Military Colonel, Executive and Mom of Three Is Managing During These Stressful Times

Diversity & Inclusion

I’ve always worn a lot of hats. I’m a senior officer in the Air National Guard. I’m an executive at Comcast. I’m a mom of three 15-year-old girls. I solo parent during the week while my husband works in another city.

Wells Fargo and Habitat for Humanity India Support 120 Families Affected by Cyclone Amphan

In the wake of Cyclone Amphan, Habitat for Humanity India is providing transitional shelters, drinking water and other services for more than 120 families in South 24 Parganas district with support from Wells Fargo.

Getting to zero

Energy

Ørsted has 30 years of experience in building renewable energy and is today one of the world's leading renewable energy companies with a wide range of solutions to reduce the world's CO 2 emissions and limit global warming.

Lunch & Learn: Look Ahead to 2021 - The Future of ESG and Sustainability Communications

Events, Media & Communications

As corporate communications leaders plan for 2021, it is clear that the new normal involves less reliance on earned media and a strengthened ability to reach key stakeholders directly with content demonstrating...

IOC and UNODC Enhance Partnership to Tackle Crime in and through Sport

Social Impact & Volunteering

President Bach underscored the importance of protecting the credibility of the values of sport and “the positive role played by sport in terms of social inclusion, drug and violence prevention, and rehabilitation”.

UPS Infographic | UPS Global Value Chain

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

As a global leader in logistics, we provide a broad range of solutions to more efficiently manage the world of business. Take a look at the inputs, outputs and impacts across our value chain.

One Year Later, Pollinator BioBlitz at Heron Pond/Heller/Carpio-Sanguinette Park in Denver

Events, Media & Communications

You can also sign up to host a Parks for Pollinators BioBlitz this September in your own community and receive tools to help you plan a virtual event with physical distancing in mind.

New Global Focused Education and Policy Fellowship Launches Virtually

Education

Continuing its focus on developing an aligned vision for state education policy that ensures all learners have what they need to thrive, NV Succeeds in partnership with Las Vegas Sands launched the InspirED Global Fellowship in July 2020.

MilliporeSigma’s Jeffrey Whitford Named to Fast Company’s ‘Most Creative People in Business’ List

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Jeffrey Whitford has been named to Fast Company’s prestigious Most Creative People in Business list for 2020. Whitford heads MilliporeSigma’s sustainability, social business innovation and branding functions. The annual selection honors an influential group of leaders from a broad range of global industries, including technology, healthcare and more.

Keep Haralson Beautiful: Finding Common Ground in Landfill Debate

Environment

Keep Haralson Beautiful, located in Tallapoosa, GA, recently shared its perspective on a proposed landfill in its community. The potential landfill has been the topic of controversy among local residents.

Investing in Renewable Energy Benefits the Environment and Business

Our business is energy-intensive, so having an energy portfolio that makes us less dependent on carbon prices and helps us reduce our carbon intensity makes sense.

49 Days Until #SVM2020!

Events, Media & Communications

This year's international Social Value Matters 2020 conference will bring together the most current thought leaders on social value who are working on concrete solutions already in practice in communities across the globe.