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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Human Factor

Jan 25, 2021 4:00 AM ET

In the maelstrom of a pandemic, a kind word and a listening ear can make all the difference to people struggling to cope. EnergyAustralia is reaching out and supporting customers on a one-to-one basis as they deal with the impact of COVID-19.

Health & Healthcare

Abbott's BinaxNOW, FreeStyle Libre 2 Win BIG Innovation Honors

Jan 22, 2021 5:20 PM ET

We promise, we're not going to make too big of a deal of winning any award. But this news is definitely two BIG to keep quiet about.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CNH Industrial India Wins CSR Times 2020 Gold Category Award for Prevention of Crop Stubble Burning Project

Jan 22, 2021 4:00 PM ET

CNH Industrial India has won the prestigious CSR Times 2020 award (Gold Category) for its Corporate Social Responsibility project: “Prevention of Crop Stubble Burning/Straw Management” in the Green and Environment Stewardship category.

Green Infrastructure

CBRE Analysis Identifies 11 US Counties as Most Resilient Amid Modern Economic, Health, Environmental Concerns

Jan 22, 2021 3:45 PM ET

In a new CBRE study, it’s also one of 11 U.S. counties that demonstrate a high level of resiliency when analyzed across a wide range of complex factors like modern health, weather and economic disruptions.

Environment

Sappi Renews With U.S. EPA SmartWay Transport Partnership for 12th Consecutive Year

Jan 22, 2021 2:50 PM ET

Sappi North America, Inc. today announced that it has extended its current SmartWay.® Transport Partnership, an innovative collaboration between U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and industry

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Mosaic Earns Recognition by IFA

Jan 22, 2021 2:40 PM ET

We are proud to be named as an International Fertilizer Association (IFA) Industry Stewardship Champion for the second year in a row. This recognition analyzes a company’s commitment to IFA’s 12 principles in safety, health, and environment.

Innovation & Technology

Boeing Commits to Deliver Commercial Airplanes Ready to Fly on 100% Sustainable Fuels

Jan 22, 2021 2:15 PM ET

Commercial airplanes are capable and certified to fly on 100% sustainable aviation fuels by 2030.

Diversity & Inclusion

How Disability Inclusion Builds Sustainable Companies

Jan 22, 2021 12:35 PM ET

As the country grapples with a pandemic, a racial equality movement and now, civil unrest, business leaders yearn to get back on the road to stability—and fast.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

CIT Leads $69 Million Financing for Solar Portfolio

Jan 22, 2021 11:05 AM ET

CIT Group Inc. recently announced that its Power and Energy business led a $69 million financing for a portfolio of solar facilities owned and operated by Strata Solar LLC, a leading integrated solar and storage energy service provider based in NC.

Education

How 5G Can Transform Education for Remote Learning and Beyond

Jan 22, 2021 11:00 AM ET

At Qualcomm, our mission is to expand 5G to meet society’s needs and help industries take the next big leap forward. One of the most important sectors that stands to benefit from the promises of this new generation of wireless is education.

Environment

CGF Environmental Sustainability Newsletter - Q4 2020

Jan 22, 2021 10:40 AM ET

In this video, hear from the CGF's Ignacio Gavilan as he gives updates from the CGF's Environmental Sustainability Coalitions of Action.

Diversity & Inclusion

Executives Called to Flex JEDI IQ, Yet Again

Jan 22, 2021 10:30 AM ET

Just days into the new year and American executives are yet again being asked to flex and increase their justice, equity, diversity and inclusion (JEDI) IQ.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

PepsiCo Doubles Down on Climate Goal and Pledges Net-Zero Emissions by 2040

Jan 22, 2021 9:20 AM ET

On January 14th, 2021, PepsiCo, Inc. announced plans to more than double its science-based climate goal, targeting a reduction of absolute greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across its value chain by more than 40% by 2030.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Tier II Reporting Season is Here

Jan 22, 2021 9:20 AM ET

Tier II Reporting season is here! Tier II reports are used by fire departments in case of an emergency to know the potential chemicals and hazards that could be present onsite.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Nescafé to Use the Power of Coffee to Improve More Lives

Jan 22, 2021 9:20 AM ET

Nescafe is one of the world's most popular coffee brands. One in seven cups of coffee is Nescafe.

Building on the significant progress over the past decade, Nestle today pledged to increase its Nescafe sustainability efforts.

Health & Healthcare

SK-II and Olympic Athletes Challenge Us to End Toxic Competition in Beauty

Jan 22, 2021 9:15 AM ET

"Beauty is #NOCOMPETITION” has sparked a global conversation and become a rallying cry for women to call out these toxic competitions and define what beauty means to them.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Going Green with Silver Eagle

Jan 22, 2021 9:00 AM ET

Every eight to 10 years, commercial aircraft require a paint refresh to keep them operating smoothly and reliably. By that time, on average, a plane will have flown 13,000 flights, taking on a lot of wear and tear.

Sustainable Development Goals

Enabling companies to report on the SDGs

Jan 22, 2021 8:45 AM ET

It is now even easier for organizations to communicate their efforts to support the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), by using the most widely adopted standards for sustainability reporting – the GRI Standards.

Green Infrastructure

Land Betterment Corporation Sponsored Episode 129 of the Middle Tech Podcast

Jan 22, 2021 8:45 AM ET

Episode 129 features a conversation with Colby Hall, Executive Director of SOAR and how they are working to bring eastern Kentucky and the Appalachian region up to speed in terms of advancing entrepreneurship, technology and the overall outlook for the region.

Environment

The Arbor Day Foundation Partners With Andriaki Shipping to Plant 100,000 Trees in the Mississippi River Valley

Jan 21, 2021 4:30 PM ET

Andriaki Shipping, a marine shipping company based in Greece, will partner with the Arbor Day Foundation to plant 100,000 trees in the Mississippi Alluvial Valley, one of the most ecologically degraded regions in the United States.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Becoming a Carbon-Neutral Company

Jan 21, 2021 4:00 PM ET

CNH Industrial N.V. is adopting a wide array of initiatives aimed at reaching the goal of becoming a carbon-neutral manufacturer.

Environment

ACI Applauds U.S. Reentry to Paris Climate Accord

Jan 21, 2021 3:30 PM ET

The American Cleaning Institute (ACI) is praising a decision by President Joseph Biden to reenter the U.S. into the Paris Climate Agreement, the global pact forged five years ago among nearly 200 nations to avoid the worst impacts of climate change.

Sustainable Development Goals

Unlocking the Power of Data for Sustainability Systems

Jan 21, 2021 3:05 PM ET

“You can’t manage what you can’t measure,” runs the old business adage. Conversely, good metrics and data can help you make better management decisions, develop effective strategies and monitor progress.

Environment

Ceres Applauds President Biden's Bold Executive Action on the Climate Crisis on First Day

Jan 21, 2021 2:45 PM ET

Responsible Production & Consumption

Watch: The Business Case for Tackling Plastic Waste

Jan 21, 2021 2:25 PM ET