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Making Bold Moves Toward a Strong, Vibrant Community

Whether she’s delivering a speech to community leaders or brainstorming over a cup of coffee, Rhonda Whitaker Hurtt can capture the essence of her job in a few passionate words.

Wells Fargo Joins Forces With ICON To Support Initiative 99 Global Architecture Competition To Design Homes for $99,000

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Wells Fargo is joining forces with ICON to support Initiative 99 global architecture competition to design 3D-printed affordable homes for $99,000 or less.

Ceres Honors Climate Champions With BICEP Awards

Events, Media & Communications

Last week, while dozens of business leaders gathered in Washington, D.C. to push for ambitious federal climate policy at LEAD on a Clean Economy 2024, we at Ceres also took time to reflect on the last year.

Majority of Asia Pacific Real Estate Companies and Investment Funds Aim To Achieve Net Zero by 2050: CBRE Survey

Research, Reports & Publications

The role of Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO*) is rapidly gaining prominence among the Asia Pacific region as investors display increased appetite for sustainable portfolios, according to CBRE’s Asia Pacific Real Estate Chief Sustainability Officer Survey.

International Women’s Day: Meet MPC Engineering Director Jeannette Jones

Diversity & Inclusion

“I’d encourage women to consider a career in engineering because there are many different types of engineering roles to explore. Engineers are often well compensated, and it’s a lot of fun,” she shared.

National Zero Emission Freight Corridor Strategy Will Advance Fleet Electrification Across the U.S. Economy

Environment

Ceres applauds the U.S. Department of Energy, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and the U.S. Department of Transportation for their all-of-government coordinated strategy to expand the deployment of infrastructure to support clean freight by 2040 in four phases.

HARMAN Creates New Pathways for Women in Science

Diversity & Inclusion

HARMAN is helping to create new pathways for women in science through its collaborative efforts with partners such as the 1,000 Dreams Fund. HARMAN aims to eliminate barriers and ignite inspiration among the next generation of female leaders pursuing careers in STEAM fields.

Pennsylvania Policies Will Spark Increased Renewable Energy Build-Out, Helping Businesses Meet Goals

Environment

Ceres and major companies doing business in Pennsylvania welcome two newly proposed policies from the administration of Gov.

New FedEx HBCU Student Ambassador Program Cohort Unveiled in a “Super” Way

Events, Media & Communications

FedEx announced the third cohort of the FedEx HBCU-Student Ambassador Program in a very super way - with help from HBCU student and famous alum.

Cascale Joins Stakeholders at the OECD Forum

Andrew Martin, executive vice president at Cascale (formerly the Sustainable Apparel Coalition), recently joined a panel at the OECD Forum on Due Diligence in the Garment and Footwear Sector in Paris.

Preparing for 4 New EU Environmental Regulations in 2024

Environment

The European Union is well on its way to implementing a series of pivotal environmental regulations that cover everything from water quality to carbon emissions and biodiversity preservation.

Unlocking Opportunity for Female Entrepreneurs Through Non-Traditional Financing

There are a number of ways capital providers can meet the needs of female entrepreneurs when it comes to financing.

Kohler’s Hidden Gem: Employee Malcolm Smith’s Artistic Legacy Enhances Huntsville Plant

When Malcolm Smith joined our Huntsville, AL, team back in 1997, he brought an unexpected talent that goes far beyond the tubs and showers he helps build.

This Company Is Making Freight Transportation Cleaner

Green Infrastructure

Depending on the application, the road conditions and the type of cargo transported, the new system generates fuel savings that can reach up to 25%, also providing less wear on the components and less waste in the environment.

Chemours Supports 35th Annual Salem County, New Jersey Science Fair

Events, Media & Communications

March 6th marked an exciting time in Salem County, New Jersey where our Chambers Works manufacturing site is centrally located.

How Fashion Brands Can Leverage Higg BRM for Decision-Making, Compliance

Responsible Production & Consumption

Cascale (formerly the Sustainable Apparel Coalition) recently launched the latest version of the Higg Brand and Retail Module (BRM), a part of the Higg Index suite of tools.

Winter Sports Beyond Borders: Decentralising Winter Sports To Create a Global, Sustainable Legacy

Sustainable Development Goals

Thanks to these farsighted programmes of the Olympic Movement, I could scale these heights, and now want to ensure that future Indian athletes have more such opportunities. I see winter sport as a vehicle for social mobility and sustainable development.

Matriarchs of Whisky: Stephanie MacLeod of Dewar’s

Diversity & Inclusion

In 2023, Dewar’s swept the blended scotch categories in the International Whisky Competition, along with McLeod’s triumph as Master Blender of the Year.

The Maximus Foundation Supports Connecting Individuals With Nonprofits in Need of Volunteers

Social Impact & Volunteering

Volunteer Hampton Roads is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering a culture of volunteerism and community engagement in the Hampton Roads region of Virginia.

Celebrating Black Excellence: Twin Sisters Shining Bright

Diversity & Inclusion

In celebration of Black History Month, we turn the spotlight on Meshawn Woods and LeShawn Parrish; the twin sisters have worked for the company for more than 15 years.

With Basic Needs Met, Students Can Soar

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Community giving, close to home — that’s what the Employee Engagement Team’s Philanthropy Committee at Aflac’s Premier Life, Absence and Disability Solutions (PLADS) wanted. And they made it happen, streamlining the donation process so that they could more quickly get needed item

IBM To Invest $45 Million in Climate Adaptation-Focused Social Impact Program

Sustainable Development Goals

Tech giant IBM announced a new commitment to invest $45 million in its social impact program, the IBM Sustainability Accelerator.

KeyBank Secures $25.3 Million of Financing for Two Multifamily Housing Properties in Albany, NY

KeyBank Real Estate Capital (KBREC) secured $25.3 million for Redburn Development Partners to refinance two multifamily properties that preserve affordable workforce housing in Albany, New York.

DP World Boosts Freight Forwarding Network With Americas Expansion

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

DP World, a global leader in supply chain solutions, announces that it is expanding its freight forwarding operations across the Americas as part of its global strategy to build a comprehensive end-to-end supply chain network.

Lawyers Help Veterans Access Much-Needed Resources Despite Discharge Status at Atlanta Event

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Geihsler and a team of a few dozen lawyers gathered at the Georgia Pacific Center in downtown Atlanta to volunteer their time and offer vets pro bono help upgrading their discharge status.