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What Could Go Wrong? The Case for Governance

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors are all important to the sustainability of an investment. Governance may be listed last, but it should never be an afterthought for fixed-income investors.

When Good Intentions Aren't Good Enough: Delivering on ESG Commitments

Corporate Responsibility programs have long functioned like New Year’s resolutions—born in a flurry of excitement and commitments that eventually give way to periodic reports and a few feel-good events.

Aramark Recognizes Black Leadership and Excellence at Second Annual Lead Summit

Diversity & Inclusion

Aramark (NYSE: ARMK) today announced the recipients of the 2022 Aramark Leaders & Employees of African Descent (LEAD) Awards, recognizing the commitment and contributions of exceptional Black and African American team members across the company.

How Georgia-Pacific Supports Education

Education

Georgia-Pacific believes that every student should have equal opportunity and access to quality education.

World Day of Social Justice: Cisco Networking Academy Builds a More Inclusive Future for Workforce Development

Education

At Cisco, our purpose is to Power an Inclusive Future for All. While technology drives overall economic expansion, digital connectivity more specifically determines access to economic and social opportunity.

Merck & Co. Named as a 2022 Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

We are honored to be recognized by The Human Rights Campaign Foundation as a 2022 “Best Place to Work for LGBTQ+ Equality.

CNH Industrial Donates $500,000 to Support Ukrainians in Need

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

CNH Industrial (NYSE: CNHI / MI: CNHI) today announces a $500,000 donation to support Ukrainians impacted by the current crisis.

How Digital Wellbeing Tools Can Help Teens

Health & Healthcare

World Teen Mental Health Day is March 2.

History in the Making: Ryan Watson

Diversity & Inclusion

As the newly appointed communications chair, Ryan Watson works with senior leadership to identify ways we can work together to support and advocate for Black associates.

Infographic: Whole Planet Foundation and Microfinance Partners Are Alleviating Poverty Worldwide

Each quarter Whole Planet Foundation compiles field metrics from our microfinance partners who are disbursing and collecting microcredit loans to low-income entrepreneurs living in countries where Whole Foods Market sources products.

Climate Innovation Down Under: Saving Australia's Ocean Inspires Gen Z Entrepreneurs

Environment

From mass bleaching events devastating the coral ecosystems of the Great Barrier Reef to January temperatures in Sydney that spurred record-breaking warm waters, Australia’s ocean is ground zero for the effects of climate change.

NAIHC Launches Housing Assistance Resource Hub for Native Homeowners

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The National American Indian Housing Council (NAIHC), in partnership with Wells Fargo, launched a Tribal Housing Assistance Resource Hub that lists mortgage,

CNH Industrial and FPT Industrial Team Up with WeWorld Onlus in Mozambique to Boost Resilience Against Climate Change and Support the Community

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

CNH Industrial and FPT Industrial, the global powertrain brand of Iveco Group, have joined WeWorld Onlus in their common effort to mitigate the effects of climate change.

Throw Me Something Recyclable, Mister

Environment

Entergy is working with Grounds Krewe to increase recycling efforts and expand the use of eco-friendly throws and goods. Their efforts have proven to be the most successful parade waste reduction and recycling effort in the history of New Orleans.

Ban Ki-moon, 8th United Nations Secretary, Commends UAE's Leadership for Climate Action and Calls for International Collaboration Leading up to COP28

Environment

Former United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon commended the leadership of UAE on climate action and sustainability and underlined the importance of ever stronger global cooperation for COP27 in 2022 in Egypt and COP28 hosted by UAE in 2023

Webinar: Pursuing Alliance for Water Stewardship: Building Resilience for Our Shared Water Resources

Environment

Join us Thursday, March 31, at 10:00am EDT (15:00 BST), as we facilitate a live panel discussion, Pursuing Alliance for Water Stewardship: Building Resilience for Our Shared Water Resources.

Principal® Earns #7 Rank on Barron's 100 Most Sustainable Companies List

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Principal Financial Group® was named one of Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies, appearing as number seven – a jump of 59 spots from its 2021 ranking. Principal® was the highest-ranking financial services company to appear on the list.

Alliance Data Included in 2022 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Alliance Data Systems Corporation announced that it is one of 418 companies to join the 2022 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index, a tool that aims to track the performance of transparency in gender-data reporting.

Behind the Bite: Silver Spoon Desserts Fly High With American Airlines

Diversity & Inclusion

As American Airlines continues to roll out its new menu, there is a story behind a delicious dessert customers can find on board select American Airlines flights starting today.

PSE&G Celebrates World Wildlife Day

Environment

On World Wildlife Day, March 3, PSE&G celebrates the return of the local eagle population to the special nesting platforms PSE&G has built to protect the safety and wellbeing of these endangered birds.

WSP USA Bridges to Prosperity 2022 Team Completes Kagarama Suspended Bridge in Rwanda

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Congratulations to the WSP USA Bridges to Prosperity 2022 Team on the recent completion of the Kagarama suspended bridge in western Rwanda.

New ICIC Research Identifies Gaps in Regional Small Business Technical Assistance Systems

Research, Reports & Publications

Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC) today published a new report that offers recommendations for policymakers to help strengthen the nation’s regional technical assistance systems

#Creators4BIPOC Wins Silver Anthem Awards for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Diversity & Inclusion

The #Creators4BIPOC movement from Logitech For Creators has won a Silver Anthem Award in the Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion category.

Land Betterment Impact Minute #34: Anna Noucas of Sol Systems Discusses Innovative Ways to Build Sustainable Energy Projects

Environment

Land Betterment Corporation (“Land Betterment” or the “Company”), an environmental solutions company fostering positive impact through upcycling former coal mining and industrial sites to create sustainable community development and job creation

The IWBI Special Report Chapter Series: “Engineering Focus Is Key to Lowering Risk, Improving Safety”

Green Infrastructure

In 2021, IWBI released an in-depth report that lays out research approaches and specific operational strategies as the world continues to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and prepares for acute health threats into the future.