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Challenging Ourselves To Lead in Sustainable Energy

Energy

Our commitment to sustainability means striving to create shared value with our stakeholders - empowering people to achieve more, contributing to progress in our communities and protecting the environment we all share.

Sands Extends Capacity-Building Support for the Asian Community Development Council

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Las Vegas Sands announced it has donated $175,000 to the Asian Community Development Council (ACDC), building on the company’s Sands Cares partnership with the leading nonprofit organization serving the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) community in Southern Nevada.

Bayer: How Innovative Farmers Are Tailoring Their Crop Protection

Environment

When it comes to raising crops, protecting them through harvest is often the toughest part of the job.

Duke Energy Awards $1 Million in Grants To Support Community Assistance Programs Across North Carolina

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

As North Carolina communities continue to feel financial strain from the rising cost of basic needs, the Duke Energy Foundation is providing $1 million to support nonprofits dedicated to serving low-income communities.

TCS 2023 Digital Empowers Annual Report Explores Potential of Technology To Advance Belonging

Diversity & Inclusion

Advancing inclusion and belonging in meaningful ways requires a highly intentional use of digital technology, according to the most recent report published by Digital Empowers, Tata Consultancy Services’ corporate social responsibility thought leadership program.

New Benchmark Analysis of U.S. Banks Reveals Inconsistencies Between Climate Goals and Climate Lobbying Practices

Research, Reports & Publications

A new benchmark analysis of 13 of the largest banks operating in the United States reveals significant inconsistencies between the banks’ public climate commitments and their direct and indirect climate lobbying practices.

Middle School Student Pioneers VR Video for Future Utility Workers

Education

Grace Lester, now 14, attended the Verizon Innovative Learning STEM Achievers program at Big Sandy Community and Technical College in eastern Kentucky two years ago.

Sourcing Sustainable Raw Materials

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

International Paper’s primary raw material is, of course, fiber. And this is where our sustainability strategy begins. We source both recycled and new, renewable fiber from trees grown in sustainably managed forests.

Crest and Oral-B Team Up With Jesse Williams To Discuss the Importance of Oral Care Supplies for Back-to-School 2023

Health & Healthcare

Between taking tests, fitting in, making the team and everything in between, it’s tough being a kid. But it’s even harder for the millions of children without basic oral care supplies. For them, a toothbrush and toothpaste are so much more than just basic necessities.

Advancing Environmental Justice With AI

Innovation & Technology

The global tech community is uniquely positioned to provide disadvantaged communities with innovative, accessible solutions to address the effects of global warming.

Managing Energy Transition Through Partnership

Energy

“The customer is always right.” And certainly, when business dealings were more frequently transactional, this old adage made all the sense in the world. Sell the component and exchange the capital. Rinse and repeat.

D&I Weekly News Round Up: Stereotypes, Accessibility, and More

Diversity & Inclusion

Welcome to the latest edition of our Diversity & Inclusion News Round-Up. Today we are talking about jobseekers being burned out, quiet retaliation in the workplace, three new videos from the Unstereotype Alliance, and wheelchair-accessible beaches in Greece.

Joyce St. Clair Appointed to Bread Financial’s Board of Directors

Bread Financial Holdings, Inc. announced that Joyce St. Clair, a veteran financial services senior executive, has joined the Company’s board as an independent director, effective July 10, 2023.

Viatris 2022 Sustainability Report: Driving Access

Health & Healthcare

Competition from generic and biosimilar medicines is a fundamental component of health systems’ ability to expand and sustain patient access to medicines. Generic medicines generally represent between 60-80% of all medicine sales by volume in key markets globally,

CRB Celebrates Employees Who Are CPR Certified

We caught Carl Rohs a couple of weeks ago in our Raleigh, NC office, hanging hearts above the workstations of CRBers who are trained in CPR and first aid!

The EU Taxonomy: Monstrosity or Chance of ‘Hero Role’ for the CFO? • With Commentary From Acre’s Harco Leertouwer

The EU Taxonomy came into effect on January 1, 2022; the classification system that indicates whether an activity or investment is sustainable. The aim is to make the economy more sustainable by redirecting cash flows to demonstrably sustainable activities.

El World Environment Center está en busca de los servicios de consultoría en Género & Empoderamiento de las Mujer.

Events, Media & Communications

El World Environment Center (WEC) se complace en anunciar la publicación de la convocatoria de propuesta (RFP por sus siglas en inglés) en la que podrán participar empresas de consultoría cualificada / consultores especializados en Género & Empoderamiento de la Mujer.

Fred Rogers Productions Secures PNC Foundation Support for Alma’s Way

Fred Rogers Productions has been awarded a PNC Foundation grant to support Alma’s Way, its newest PBS KIDS series, through PNC Grow Up Great®, the multi-year, bilingual early childhood education initiative that helps children from birth through age 5 develop a passion.

Bloomberg Survey Reveals Increasing Demand for ESG Data but Data Management Challenges Persist

Research, Reports & Publications

The demand for ESG data is on the rise, according to a new Bloomberg and Adox Research survey of more than 100 portfolio managers, climate risk executives, and data management executives.

The Home Depot Launches New Homeowners Hub Designed With Millennials in Mind

The Home Depot launched a New Homeowners Hub to equip the next generation of current and future first-time homeowners with valuable resources including DIY guides, product recommendations, design inspiration and more.

New Zealand Is Reducing Agricultural Emissions by Building Efficiency

Responsible Production & Consumption

New Zealand’s government has an ambitious plan for its agricultural sector to be “the world’s most sustainable provider of high-value food and fiber products.”

Rockwell Automation To Build Hydroponic Farm Within Its Headquarters

Responsible Production & Consumption

Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK) has announced plans to collaborate with Fork Farms, a Green Bay-based agriculture technology startup company, to build an indoor 7,300-square-foot hydroponic vertical farm within Rockwell’s Milwaukee headquarters by summer of 2024.

How I Got Here: FeiFei Hu

In the #HowIGotHere series, you’ll read about the career paths of some of the world-renowned leaders at Yum! Brands. Learn more about FeiFei Hu, Head of Channel Development & Innovation of KFC Global in this installment.

International Paper Is Teaching Water Stewardship to the Next Generation

Education

Water is essential. Two-thirds of our planet is covered with water, yet only a small percentage is usable, so we must act to protect this valuable resource.

Beat the Heat With Cool Buying Strategies for Summer

Energy

Summer is here and depending on where you’re at with your energy buying strategy, you may be hoping for cooler days ahead. If you don’t have long-term plans in place and are currently riding the (sometimes) wild waves of summer market prices, here is a quick update on market fund