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Green Infrastructure | Duke Energy

Duke Energy Electrifies Its First Supply Chain Logistics Route

Duke Energy is road testing an electric semitruck in North Carolina – a first-of-its-kind pilot project at the company that is reducing air pollution from transportation, the largest domestic contributor of greenhouse gases.

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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Diversity & Inclusion

New Insights: The Role of Identity in Destination Decisions

Our new research, Journeys for All: An Expedia Group Study on Inclusion in Travel, looks into the disparities in travel experiences among underserved travelers in the United States, including Black, Latino, LGBTQIA+, and travelers with disabilities.

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Education

The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation and kate spade new york Bring “SheCare Wellness Pods” to a Third HBCU Campus

Earlier in October, The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation (BLHF) and kate spade new york announced the third expansion of “SheCare Wellness Pods,” a program that launched in April 2023 to provide frontline mental health care to women on HBCU campuses.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

VS&Co Supports Cancer Causes Around the World

VS&Co is committed to investing in the health and wellbeing women. We are so proud of the work we do through the VS Global Fund for Women’s Cancer, Susan G. Komen and other cancer causes around the world.

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Innovation & Technology

TCS Infographic: In 20 Years, Could People of Any Age Run a Marathon?

As thousands of runners from around the world get ready to run the 2024 TCS New York City Marathon this weekend, TCS futurists are imagining a world where technology can empower anyone, of any age or background, to run a marathon.

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Health & Healthcare

Illumina Leads the Way With Its Steps Against Cancer Campaign

Illumina employees have been showing their commitment to early cancer detection and advancing research and treatment by getting involved in the company’s recently concluded Steps Against Cancer campaign.

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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

The Consumer Goods Forum’s Director of Sustainability Leads Panel on Human Rights in Logistics at Engaging Business Forum

On 15 October 2024, The Consumer Goods Forum’s Director of Sustainability, Didier Bergeret, representing our Human Rights Coalition (HRC), expertly moderated an insightful panel discussion at the Engaging Business Forum on Human Rights in Logistics.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Springfield Rescue Mission (SRM) Receives $150,000 Grant From KeyBank Foundation

The Springfield Rescue Mission (SRM) has received a $150,000 Community Impact grant from KeyBank Foundation, the charitable foundation of KeyBank.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

B… for Bio-Based Materials, a Saint-Gobain Podcast

Modern human activities are partly responsible for rising temperatures, carbon emissions, and declining biodiversity.

The construction industry is building and renovating more and more sustainably to deal with the climate crisis and scarcity of natural resources.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Celebrating the Beauty and Brilliance of Hispanic Heritage and Culture

The Pilsen neighborhood is a hub of Mexican culture in Chicago and, in celebration of Hispanic Heritage month, both culture and business converged at a recent U.S. Bank event at the neighborhood’s National Museum of Mexican Art.

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Education

Campus Sustainability Month: A Focus on Food Waste Recycling at New England Colleges and Universities

October is recognized as Campus Sustainability Month by The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), an initiative designed to engage and educate students, faculty, and staff at colleges and universities

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Health & Healthcare

Gilead Oncology Grant Supports 22 U.S. Organizations With $3.15 Million to Provide Support to Those Affected By Breast Cancer

We're prioritizing health equity for patients across the cancer care continuum. Our Gilead Oncology Grant supports 22 U.S. organizations with $3.15 million to provide resources for people affected by breast cancer.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Cascale Introduces New Membership Engagement Model, Elevates Supplier and Manufacturer Input

Cascale, formerly the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, is introducing a new member engagement and governance model to ensure more inclusive decision-making, with a sharper focus on elevating supplier and manufacturer input.

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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Green Logistics: How Small and Medium-sized Businesses (SMBs) Can Leverage Sustainable Supply Chains to Gain a Competitive Advantage

In today’s business landscape, green logistics is not just a trend but a crucial strategy for small and medium-sized businesses to gain a competitive advantage.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

T. Rowe Price Achieves MLT Black Equity at Work Silver Certification

T. Rowe Price, a global investment management firm and a leader in retirement, proudly announces its achievement of Silver Status in Management Leadership for Tomorrow’s (MLT) Black Equity at Work Certification.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Cisco’s Vision for an Inclusive Future

In exploring new approaches, Cisco is ushering in a new era of impact — setting inspired, ambitious goals and challenging ourselves to develop solutions with the power to change billions of lives.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

Duke Energy Volunteers Help with Helene Relief

In western North Carolina, hundreds of crews remain on the ground working to restore power in areas hardest hit by Hurricane Helene. From several miles away, Duke Energy employees throughout the Carolinas are rolling up their sleeves to provide relief in other ways.

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Research, Reports & Publications

2024 Corporate Responsibility Report: Social Impact & Inclusion

We sustain and cultivate our industry-leading ethical culture through a high-performing ethics program that deploys enterprise-wide training, guidance, communications, engagement, reporting and resolution services.

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Events, Media & Communications

KPMG Webcast: What Does COP29 Mean for Business?

From 11-22 November 2024, COP29 will be taking place in Baku, Azerbaijan. As the 29th United Nations Climate Change conference, this event presents a crucial moment for governments and industry to step-up and fast-track the global climate agenda in order to meet global ambitions.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Establishing Strategic Clarity for Growing and Guiding Our Industry Into the Next Era

While every business will face its unique challenges, there are key steps that Cummins has considered when establishing our strategy for the next era that I believe are transferable.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Fifth Third Launches Small Business Catalyst Fund in Partnership With Community Reinvestment Fund, USA

Fifth Third Bank has partnered with Community Reinvestment Fund, USA (CRF) to launch the Small Business Catalyst Fund, a $7.85M investment that will empower small businesses across Fifth Third’s 11-state footprint

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Diversity & Inclusion

Inclusive Travel Principles for Vacation Rental Hosts

Travel unites people across cultures, fostering a global sense of community. Yet systemic barriers and discriminatory practices continue to tarnish these experiences for many underserved travelers.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Mary Kay Recognized for Conservation Leadership for Second Year in a Row at the 2024 Texan by Nature 20

Mary Kay Inc., a global leader in skincare innovation and sustainability, was honored for the second year in a row with a 2024 Texan by Nature 20 (TxN 20) award, a prestigious recognition created by the conservation non-profit Texan by Nature.

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Sustainable Development Goals

Schneider's Sustainability Program Heads Full Speed Toward Its End-Year Targets With Strong Local Impact

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, today announced the latest results of its Schneider Sustainability Impact (SSI) program and its financial results for the third quarter of 2024.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

We Are Here for Georgia. We Are Here for You. An Open Letter to Our Communities Following the Destruction of Hurricane Helene

For your kindness, compassion and patience, thank you to our Georgia Power customers, communities, employees and partners. More than ever, I am proud to be a Georgian, proud to be a part of this team and grateful to be a part of this community.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

American Airlines Strengthens Ethical Business Practices With Updated Supply Chain Policy, Human Rights Commitment, and Enhanced Supplier Diversity Efforts

American is committed to conducting business in an ethical manner consistent with our values.

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