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Events, Media & Communications

Fitch Incorporates Low-Carbon Transition Risks Into Credit Scores

Jun 13, 2022 11:00 AM ET

Fitch Ratings, one of the “big three” credit risk rating agencies, is busy identifying “sector exposures to low-carbon transition risks,”

Green Infrastructure

Trane Technologies Provides Sustainability Solutions for the Mater Dei Hospital in Malta

Jun 13, 2022 10:30 AM ET

Trane Technologies is helping the Mater Dei Hospital replace aging HVAC infrastructure and advance significant energy efficiency and air quality improvements while reducing reliance on fossil fuel heating.

Sustainable Development Goals

Aramark Commits To Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions From the Food It Serves by 25 Percent by 2030

Jun 13, 2022 9:30 AM ET

Aramark (NYSE: ARMK), the largest U.S.-based food service provider, announced today it is the first contract catering company in the U.S. to sign World Resources Institute’s (WRI) Cool Food Pledge.

Diversity & Inclusion

Small Business Owners Broadly Support Businesses Taking Actions To Ensure LGBTQ+ Inclusion, New Poll Finds

Jun 10, 2022 3:15 PM ET

Most small business owners believe it is important to support the LGBTQ+ community and take action to ensure inclusion, according to a new poll released today by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and MetLife.

Diversity & Inclusion

PSEG Announces Graduates of Supplier Diversity Mentorship Program

Jun 10, 2022 3:00 PM ET

Public Service Enterprise Group Inc. (PSEG) is proud to announce the 2022 graduates of its first Supplier Diversity Mentorship program.

Innovation & Technology

The Hesidator: How the Pandemic Changed Online Dating

Jun 10, 2022 3:00 PM ET

After pandemic-induced isolation forced many to find new ways to connect to mental health resources, according to research, our mobile devices have now also become the quiver from which Cupid chooses his arrow most.

Research, Reports & Publications

Chevron 2021 Corporate Sustainability Report: Focusing on What Matters

Jun 10, 2022 2:10 PM ET

Events, Media & Communications

The G7 Summit 2022 Is Coming. Here's Why All Global Citizens Should Be Paying Attention

Jun 10, 2022 1:50 PM ET

If you look back at past G7 Summit agendas, you’ll see many of the same themes: reducing inequality, promoting women’s equality, and advancing global security among them.

Innovation & Technology

Kohler Unveils Global Innovations, WASH Project Donations at Salone del Mobile

Jun 10, 2022 1:00 PM ET

In honor of Milan Design Week, Kohler has made a donation to Water Mission's WASH projects in Indonesia, helping to bring safe water and sanitation to up to 10,000 people through 15 projects in 2022.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Public Lands and Make-A-Wish Prepare Young Explorer for Adventures of a Lifetime

Jun 10, 2022 1:00 PM ET

Jax Ramirez has big plans for this summer. Now that school is out, the 7-year-old adventurer who lives in the Pittsburgh area can't wait to get out on the water with his family for kayaking trips along lakes and waterways in New York and Maryland.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Storytime With Dolly Parton

Jun 10, 2022 12:00 PM ET

Regions Bank recently joined the Ole Miss Women’s Council for Philanthropy (OMWC) for Storytime with Dolly, an event highlighting the importance of reading and education.

Environment

P&G Unveils New Strategy To Help Address Global Water Crisis

Jun 10, 2022 12:00 PM ET

Water scarcity affects every continent on our planet. While some people aren’t seeing its impact in their communities, others are facing extreme water stress.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Taco Bell and the Taco Bell Foundation Call on Young People To Pitch Their Ideas and Change the World

Jun 10, 2022 12:00 PM ET

Lil Nas X is supporting Taco Bell, the Taco Bell Foundation and Ashoka in launching the Ambition Accelerator, a new program specifically designed to help young people seeking to make change in their communities and around the world.

Events, Media & Communications

Speakers Series Added to Cincinnati Music Festival Weekend

Jun 10, 2022 12:00 PM ET

The program, presented through a collaboration between Fifth Third Bank and Visit Cincy, will focus on stories of diversity and empowerment from nationally acclaimed speakers.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Craft Lab Grown Diamonds to Offer Certified Sustainability Rated Diamonds

Jun 10, 2022 11:45 AM ET

SCS Global Services announced today that laboratory grown diamonds from Dholakia Technologies have been recognized under the SCS-007 Certification Standard for Sustainability Rated Diamonds.

Diversity & Inclusion

Verizon Bridging NYC Digital Divide: $3M Pledge, Free Internet Offer

Jun 10, 2022 11:45 AM ET

With reliable connectivity more important than ever, Verizon remains committed to closing the digital divide in communities throughout the United States, including New York City.

Events, Media & Communications

Takeaways From the 2022 Bloomberg New Energy Finance Summit

Jun 10, 2022 11:35 AM ET

Blackstone leaders joined the @Bloomberg New Energy Finance Summit to offer their perspective on the challenges and opportunities presented by climate change and the energy transition.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Transporting Precious Cargo

Jun 10, 2022 11:30 AM ET

When it comes to animals in need, FedEx Cares. Whether for a rehoming, medical, or rescue circumstance, FedEx uses its network to help transport precious cargo where it needs to go.

Events, Media & Communications

ESG Talk Podcast: The ESG State of Play

Jun 10, 2022 11:00 AM ET

Welcome to The Chat. To help us keep up with the fast pace of ESG news, research, and authors, we're having quick 5-10 minute coversations about hot topics and giving you information to make practical simple decisions for your business.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Humanity-Centric Innovation: Redefining Purpose to Build a Better World

Jun 10, 2022 11:00 AM ET

Kimberly-Clark’s chief scientist, Pete Dulcamara, recently spoke at the 2022 Innovation Research Interchange (IRI) Annual Conference in New Orleans and delivered a keynote about a new model for humanity-centric innovation

Research, Reports & Publications

GoDaddy 2021 Sustainability Report: Sustainability Governance

Jun 10, 2022 11:00 AM ET

We’ve designed our approach for managing sustainability issues to emphasize transparency and oversight while also embedding sustainable thinking into our overall strategy and leveraging the expertise of leaders throughout the company.

Education

The Future is Bright Campaign Reaches More Than 90,000 STEM Learners

Jun 10, 2022 11:00 AM ET

In 2003, the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives declared April 25 “DNA Day” to celebrate the completion of the Human Genome Project and the 50th anniversary of the discovery of the double helix structure of DNA.

Diversity & Inclusion

Starting the Conversation...PRIDE in the Workplace

Jun 10, 2022 10:55 AM ET

In honor of Pride Month, our “Starting the Conversation” podcast episode will focus on Pride in the workplace. We believe it is important to create an environment where people feel comfortable to bring their full authentic self to the workplace.

Health & Healthcare

AB Is Proud To Highlight the Importance of Mental Health and Wellness

Jun 10, 2022 10:55 AM ET

AB announced our newest 2022 Well Ahead offerings providing employees with complimentary tools and resources, and Summer Wellness Days.

Research, Reports & Publications

Experian Outlines Its ESG Commitments Publishing New Global Reports Focused on Financial Inclusion, Diversity and Performance With Purpose

Jun 10, 2022 10:30 AM ET

Experian, the global information services company, has today published two global reports reflecting its commitment to creating a better tomorrow for people and organisations around the world.