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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

ScottsMiracle-Gro

Research, Reports & Publications

American Workforce Burnout Reaches Tipping Point

Aflac Incorporated

Events, Media & Communications

An Actionable Roadmap To Streamline Your Sustainability Strategy Webinar Series

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Responsible Production & Consumption

Otis Korea Manufacturing & Engineering Center Obtains ISO 50001 Certification

Otis Elevator Korea (hereafter, Otis Korea, CEO Ikseo Cho) has announced that its Manufacturing & Engineering Center has obtained ISO 50001 certification - the global energy-management systems standard for establishing, implementing, maintaining and improving energy management.

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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

The Energize Program Celebrates Landmark Multi-Buyer PPA Deal To Decarbonize Healthcare Supply Chains

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, today announced exciting progress for the Energize supply chain decarbonization program, on behalf of the program’s sponsors.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

IOC Announces Winners of Climate Action Awards 2024

Olympic rower Imogen Grant from Great Britain, Olympic beach volleyball player Lina Taylor from Bulgaria, Swiss Olympic and the International Hockey Federation have been named the winners of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Climate Action Awards 2024.

Environment

Latin America Moves Centerstage in Drive for Accountability on Biodiversity

Latin America will be at the forefront of major global discussions on biodiversity this year. For the first time, my home country of Colombia will host the UN Conference of the Parties on Biodiversity (COP16), which starts on 21 October in the city of Cali.

Environment

Chattahoochee Riverkeeper Shares Local Vigilance With Preferred Partner Georgia-Pacific

Friday morning tour with the Chattahoochee Riverkeeper to learn about their efforts to help ensure good stewardship of this important watershed. Georgia-Pacific LLC has a preferred partnership with the Riverkeeper, supporting programming such as their Virtual Floating Classroom.

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Education

CNH: Innovation and Growth in Argentinian Agriculture

With more than 180 years of experience in the industry, World-class equipment, technology and services company, CNH is a recognized leader in agricultural machinery.

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Energy

Introducing SLB Capturi: Pioneering Industrial Decarbonization With Innovative Carbon Capture Solutions

The SLB and Aker Carbon Capture Joint Venture has unveiled its new company name: SLB Capturi. The company is emerging as a leader in accelerating industrial decarbonization through its innovative, industrial-scale carbon capture solutions, ready for immediate implementation.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Pizza Hut Aims To Support Your Job Search With the Launch of ‘ResZAmes’: A Pizza Box That Doubles as a Resume

Pizza Hut is launching ‘ResZAmes’, a new offering aimed to help professionals stand out in today’s competitive job market by delivering their resumes to prospective employers in a way that is sure to turn heads — via Pizza Hut’s iconic pizza boxes.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

ACCP and Rocket Social Impact Announce 2024 Purpose Award Winners

ACCP and Rocket Social Impact Announce 2024 Purpose Award Winners, Recognizing Excellence in the Corporate Social Impact Field

Diversity & Inclusion

Northern Trust and The Talent Tap Host Future Talent Programme

At Northern Trust, we are committed to creating accessible and equitable pathways into meaningful careers for all young people, and value the continued work of The Talent Tap team.

Environment

Carnival Corporation’s Costa Cruises Expands Food Donation Program

According to the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), an estimated 40% of the global food supply is lost or wasted.

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Environment

It’s Time for Bold Climate Leadership From Corporations

Arbor Day Foundation CEO calls for bold corporate climate action amid Climate Week NYC.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Automotive News Honor: HARMAN’s Marygracesoleil Ericson is Recognized as a Rising Star

The Rising Stars program honors U.S.-based auto executives, under the age of 45, on the manufacturing, supply, and mobility side of the auto industry who have the talent and dedication necessary to become industry leaders of tomorrow.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

American Airlines Strengthens Commitment to Safety With 211 Million Passengers Transported in 2023 and Over 510,000 Hours of Safety Training

In 2023, American Airlines proudly transported approximately 211 million passengers to more than 350 destinations around the world. On each journey and throughout our operations, we make safety the foundation of everything we do for our customers and team members.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

My Refugee Journey: Returning Home Again

As a young boy, I never dreamed of pursuing a career in medicine. Instead, I imagined a life following in my father’s footsteps as a cattle herder in Mangol Apuk in what is now South Sudan.

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Energy

Implement Your Carbon Management Strategy With SAP Sustainability Solutions

A company with a sustainability strategy that lacks a sustainability management system is akin to a rowing boat attempting to travel upriver without a paddle.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

Albertsons Companies Launches Highly Rated Bee Lightly™ Wines, Redefining Wine Packaging

Albertsons Companies, Inc. today announced the launch of Bee Lightly, the newest addition to the company’s Own Brands wine portfolio, distinguished by its unique flat bottle design crafted from 100% recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET).

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

SugarWare: Empowering Sustainability and Innovation

During Junior Achievement’s (JA) National Student Leadership Summit (NSLS), held from June 10-13, NSU University School’s student company, SugarWare, won the 2024 FedEx Global Possibilities Award.

The life science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany operates as MilliporeSigma in the U.S. and Canada

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

International Business Awards® Honor Milliporesigma As a Gold 2024 Stevie® Winner

MilliporeSigma received a Gold 2024 Stevie® Award in the 21st Annual International Business® Awards for its continued commitment to fostering the development of greener products and solutions through its partnership with green chemistry education nonprofit, Beyond Benign.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Volunteer Time Off Learning Brief Shares the Benefit for Companies, Employees and Community

Points of Light just released their latest business resources with a new comprehensive guide designed to help companies enhance employee engagement in volunteer activities.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Technology Becoming More Accessible: Meet Jacob Rodriguez

Hi - my name is Jacob Rodriguez and I am originally from Phoenix, Arizona. My dad and grandparents are from Tamaulipas, Mexico. While I have never visited, seeing the motherland is on my bucket list! Outside of my typical work day, I like to keep things simple.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Henkel Named 2024 Safer Choice Partner of the Year Award Winner

Henkel has been named a 2024 Safer Choice Partner of the Year award winner through their all® free clear and all® sensitive fresh liquid laundry detergent products.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Secret to Lasting Philanthropy With the My Special Aflac Duck®

Aflac is proving that a well-crafted philanthropic initiative can thrive by continuously adapting to the evolving needs of those it serves.

Events, Media & Communications

Climate Solutions for Congregations

One of the simplest ways for congregations in Georgia to take action toward creating this world is to advance climate solutions within their own communities of faith.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Meet Alessandro: A Commitment to Learning and Passion for Audio Engineering at HARMAN

Alessandro’s journey with HARMAN in the Audio Feature Technology & Innovation team began in July 2023, but his path to us was paved with years of diverse experience in sound engineering, broadcast production, and technology development across various industries.

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    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH Industrial’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying...

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    CARE Women’s Economic Justice works to increase women’s wealth by changing the system.

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    Cascale organizes and participates in a series of events, leveraging its position as a global convener of close to half the sector to bring together...