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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Scholarship and Service: 112 Years of Kappa Alpha Psi

David Christian is Senior Vice President of Community Affairs at Regions Bank. His eyes light up as he walks into the Tampa Convention Center for the Kappa Alpha Psi 2023 Conclave. The historic Black fraternity is celebrating 112 years of education and service.

Environment

Effective Decarbonisation Strategies for the Consumer Goods Industry

In the second episode of season 4 of The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF)’s Sustainability Podcast Series, the CGF chats with Mark Chadwick, EMEA Executive Managing Director at ENGIE Impact to discuss the key takeaways from the CGF Global Summit in Kyoto.

Research, Reports & Publications

New Resource Guides Corporate Fleets in Enhancing EV Battery Supply Chain Sustainability

A new guidebook was released today to provide companies with a resource to support responsible corporate engagement efforts in the electric vehicle (EV) battery supply chain.

Innovation & Technology

Nanotecnología En El Tratamiento De Superficies: Tecnología Que Ayuda Al Medio Ambiente

La necesidad de innovaciones tecnológicas respetuosas con el medio ambiente ha acelerado el desarrollo de soluciones, que fomenten el ahorro de carbono en las operaciones de tratamiento de superficies.

Innovation & Technology

Nanotecnologia No Tratamento De Superfícies: Tecnologia Aliada Do Meio-Ambiente

A necessidade de inovações tecnológicas favoráveis ao meio-ambiente acelerou o desenvolvimento de soluções que promovam economia de carbono nas operações de tratamento de superfícies.

Research, Reports & Publications

Quest Diagnostics Releases 2022 Corporate Responsibility Report

Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX), the leader in diagnostic information services, today released its 2022 Corporate Responsibility Report.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

From Passion to Profession: Brandon’s Story of Career Growth With Path to Pro

September is Workforce Development Month and The Home Depot is proud to highlight the Path to Pro program. Path to Pro provides skilled trades resources, trades training and career networking opportunities through PathtoPro.com, the Skills Program and the Network.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Entergy Mississippi Helps Vulnerable Customers Beat the Heat This Summer

This summer, Entergy Mississippi launched a series of measures through its “Beat the Heat” program focused on helping low-income customers and communities stay cool and pay their bills.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Mike Maloney: Guiding the Next Generation at Covia

At Covia, each Team Member plays a key part in our success. Teaching the next generation of Covia leaders to address real-world issues is critical to our ability to Deliver on Promise for our stakeholders.

Diversity & Inclusion

Examining LGBTQ+ Representation in Media and Advertising

The trend toward increasing LGBTQ+ representation in media reflects forward progress for the community, but the road ahead is far from smooth. As recent cancellations and shortened series disproportionately affect queer representation on screen, finding LGBTQ+ inclusive content.

Environment

Pure Strategies and Environmental Defense Fund Offer Corporate Sustainability Professionals Free Climate and Nature Events During Climate Week NYC

Pure Strategies is partnering with Environmental Defense Fund to offer three free events aimed at helping advance corporate sustainability programs. These in-person sessions will be held in New York City during Climate Week on September 19 and 20. Registration now available.

Diversity & Inclusion

Women of the World Receives $120,000 Grant From KeyBank in Support of Employee Partnership Program

KeyBank has awarded a $120,000 grant to Women of the World (WoW), a non-profit organization focused on overcoming employment barriers for forcibly displaced women residing in Utah.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Teachers at Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center Help As Patients and Families Navigate New School Year

A new school year can be challenging for kids and parents, especially when a medical diagnosis might require special accommodations. Emily Brannon, a hospital teacher and educational advocate at the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center, works with families.

Environment

Bacardi Biodiversity and Conservation Work Earns Wildlife Habitat Council Certification for Bombay Sapphire® Distillery

Family-owned spirits company Bacardi has achieved Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) certification for its BOMBAY SAPPHIRE® gin distillery in Hampshire, England, recognizing its efforts to support local wildlife and biodiversity.

Events, Media & Communications

Recognized Industry Leader Denise Webster Joins SCS Global Services As Vice President of Food Safety

SCS Global Services (SCS), a global leader in sustainability standards development and third-party certification of environmental, social, safety and quality performance, is proud to announce that Denise Webster has joined the company in the Food & Agriculture team.

Diversity & Inclusion

Benevity Joins Over 2,400 CEOs in a Commitment to Advance Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace

Benevity joins CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion, the largest CEO-driven business commitment to advancing diversity and inclusion within the workplace.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Georgia-Pacific's Principles in Perspective: Lacorsha Clarke

Through our Principles in Perspective series, we aim to highlight employees leading change through our principles.

Energy

Duke Energy To Pilot EV Charging Subscription Service in North Carolina

As North Carolina looks toward a cleaner energy future with reduced greenhouse gas emissions and clean transportation, Duke Energy, General Motors, Ford Motor Company and BMW of North America are teaming up to launch a new electric vehicle (EV) pilot program.

Environment

Sustainable Apparel Coalition Joins Best of Bangladesh Discussion on Sustainable Practices To Address Fashion Industry Impacts

At a recent event hosted by Best of Bangladesh in Amsterdam, Lisa Domoney, SAC’s Senior Director of Membership and Corporate Engagement, discussed “Sustainable Sourcing Realities: Challenges, Achievements, and Next Steps” on a panel moderated by Omar Gias.

Environment

Bayer: Breeding (Plants) for a Better Life!

Fast-forward to Gregor Mendel who revolutionized what was known about heredity and genetics at that time. And today, breeders use refined processes to select superior performing plants for food, feed and fiber products that we as consumers and farmers find valuable.

Sustainable Development Goals

International Efforts To Mitigate Our Climate Footprint

Energy efficiency and emissions reduction have been consistent priorities for Covia over the years, and in 2021, we began adding more data-driven analysis to our efforts.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Henkel Interns Making an Impact

This summer, Henkel welcomed 170 interns from 103 universities across the United States to work in our Henkel Consumer Brands and Adhesive Technologies business units and Functional areas such as HR and Finance.

Events, Media & Communications

The World Environment Center & Its Partners Launch Second Round of Empower Innovation Challenge Seeking Innovative Projects in the Region

"Empower Innovation Challenge (EIC), Inspire and Design the Future" is the slogan of a series of competitions that are awarding more than one million dollars to benefit micro, small and medium-sized enterprises owned by women in Latin America.

Events, Media & Communications

World Environment Center y sus socios lanzan segunda edición del Empower Innovation Challenge en la búsqueda de proyectos innovadores en la región

Empower Innovation Challenge” (EIC), Inspira y diseña el futuro” es el lema de una serie de concursos que están otorgando más de un millón de dólares en beneficio de micro, pequeñas y medianas empresas lideradas por mujeres en Latinoamérica.

Health & Healthcare

Farm-To-Fork Approach To Boost UK’s Nature-Positive Net Zero Transition

There is no denying the fact we are all climate influencers in some way and how we purchase, cook and eat food has an immense impact on the planet.

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