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D&I Weekly News Round Up: Special Edition – Best of 2022

Diversity & Inclusion

Welcome to the latest edition of our Diversity & Inclusion News Round up. Today we are sharing some of our favorite articles and videos from 2022.

Girls’ Education: 5 Shocking Facts Everyone Should Know

Education

The benefits of education are immense — for one, your ability to read and understand the rest of this article, among many other things. As a society, we recognize the crucial value of education and that’s why access to a quality education is a globally-recognized human right.

International Paper Supports Alabama Communities After Deadly Storms

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Communities are working to pick up the pieces after severe weather ripped through Georgia and Alabama earlier this month; killing at least six, displacing dozens, and causing significant damage to homes, buildings, and infrastructure.

Meta at World Economic Forum 2023: Building a Future Grounded in the Promise of Technology

Innovation & Technology

On Wednesday, Meta’s Chief Product Officer Chris Cox joined author Neal Stephenson, the originator of the phrase ‘metaverse’, and others on a panel to discuss the development of this new chapter in technology.

Fifth Third Bank Provides Tips on How To Budget During Inflation

Fifth Third recognizes that customers have less purchasing power right now and offers the following tips, products and services to assist with budgeting during inflation.

FedEx Is Creating Pathways for Diverse Communities To Succeed

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The scholarships we provide and programs we support reach diverse communities to provide people from all backgrounds the opportunity to succeed.

Decarbonization for Pharma Manufacturing: A Sustainable Heating Strategy

Green Infrastructure

As sustainability in pharma manufacturing gains momentum, there is one opportunity for significant energy efficiency and decarbonization that is often overlooked: the plant’s heating design.

How Digitalization Can Accelerate the Energy Transition to Green Hydrogen

Energy

As a means of storing and transporting renewable energy, green hydrogen is now considered a critical technology in the transition to renewable energy and the move toward a global net zero economy.

What Will 2023 Bring in Climate Crisis Action by the Public Sector?

Events, Media & Communications

As we begin the year 2023, an intriguing question is what more is in store for public sector action to address critical climate change challenges?

SkysTheLimit.org (“Sky’s the Limit”) 2022 Marketplace Receives 100% Positive Feedback As “Safe Space To Practice Entrepreneurship”

Diversity & Inclusion

Sky’s the Limit – a 501c(3) nonprofit whose digital platform supports underrepresented entrepreneurs to reach new heights with the support of free mentoring, funding opportunities, and educational resources – is pleased to announce the results of its 2022 Marketplace.

Cummins' Concept System Helps RV Users Reduce Emissions and Noise

Innovation & Technology

Global power and technology leader Cummins Inc. has been showcasing its new concept hybrid power system to help recreational vehicles (RVs) reduce emissions and noise.

Sign Man: 36-Year Home Depot Associate Joe Beland Makes His Mark With His Artistic Talent

In 1986, Joe Beland began his career with The Home Depot in the hardware department at a store in Dallas, Texas. Today, he’s an appliance associate in Santa Rosa, California. Along his 36-year career path, Joe’s built a reputation for his artistic talent.

IOC Young Leader Makes Girls’ Dreams Come True With New Ice Hockey League

Diversity & Inclusion

With one year to go until the Winter Youth Olympic Games Gangwon 2024, we speak with IOC Young Leader from Korea Sang Eun Lee about how she is fighting for gender equality by giving women and girls the chance to play ice hockey.

New Report Shows the U.S. Insurance Industry Provides Inadequate Coverage for Climate-Related Disasters

Research, Reports & Publications

Ceres, in collaboration with the ESG Initiative and Wharton Climate Center at the Wharton School, released a new report today that finds U.S. climate-related disaster insurance is often inaccessible, unaffordable, or does not meet the needs of certain populations.

Women Supporting Women: Ericka Ramon on Being a Woman in the Transportation Industry

We sat down with Ericka Ramon — VP of account management and customer success at Booster® — to learn more about her professional journey, her thoughts on navigating the complexities and biases of the modern workplace, and what she sees on the horizon for Booster.

Essity Ranked One of the World’s Most Sustainable Companies

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Hygiene and health company Essity has once again been recognized as one of the world’s 100 most sustainable companies by Corporate Knights. The list was announced today during the World Economic Forum in Davos.

Working Forests Serve as Natural Climate Change Solution

Environment

Sappi North America continues to focus on reducing the energy intensity and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with their operations.

National Parks Conservation Association and Nature Valley Announce New Video Series Celebrating Spaces and Stories Within Nature

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) and its partner Nature Valley are announcing a new video series that celebrates and brings awareness to the historical and cultural heritage of our Hispanic and Latino communities – while generating greater access to nature.

National Parks Conservation Association y Nature Valley Anuncian Nueva Serie de Videos que Celebra los Espacios Naturales y las Historias que estos Inspiran

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) y su aliada Nature Valley han anunciado una nueva serie de videos que celebra y pone de relieve el legado histórico y cultural de nuestras comunidades hispanas y latinas, a la vez que promueven un mayor acceso a la naturaleza.

Chemours in Europe: Helping to Build a More Sustainable Future

Environment

In 2018, we announced our sustainability goals, what we call our Corporate Responsibility Commitment (CRC), with ten ambitious goals aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs), which we aim to accomplish by 2030.

Ralph Lauren Reimagines Timeless Luxury With First-of-Its-Kind Cradle to Cradle Certified® Gold Cashmere Sweater

Responsible Production & Consumption

Ralph Lauren Corporation (NYSE: RL) introduces The Cradle to Cradle (C2C) Certified® Gold Cashmere Sweater, an iconic product made to be worn, loved and live on responsibly for generations to come.

Sustainable Apparel Coalition Partners With Bangladesh Apparel Exchange for the Fourth Edition of the Sustainable Apparel Forum

Events, Media & Communications

The Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) is pleased to announce its strategic partnership with the Bangladesh Apparel Exchange (BAE) for its fourth edition of the Sustainable Apparel Forum.

Subaru of America To Sponsor PHS Philadelphia Flower Show for 22nd Consecutive Year

Environment

Subaru of America, Inc. today announced it will return as the exclusive sponsor for the 2023 Philadelphia Flower Show on March 4-12. As a longtime partner of the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS), 2023 will be the automaker’s 22nd consecutive year as sponsor.

Available To Read Online: Honouring Indigenous Voices Through Pathways Magazine

Research, Reports & Publications

Suncor has released a new edition of Pathways magazine featuring the inspiring stories of Indigenous Peoples in communities where Suncor operates—from Fort Chipewyan, Alta., to St. John’s, N.L.

LyondellBasell Climate Goals

Sustainable Development Goals

Hear from Tracey Campbell, EVP, Sustainability and Corporate Affairs, as she outlines what’s new about the company’s climate goals.