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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Mondelēz International Scales Up Due Diligence and Sector Collaboration To Promote Human Rights; Releases Annual 2024 Progress Report

Mondelēz International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MDLZ) released its 2024 Human Rights Due Diligence and Modern Slavery Report, outlining the company’s progress in helping to prevent, identify, and address potential human rights and modern slavery risks across its operations

Environment

A Look at How Healthcare Technology Is Improving Wildlife Conservation

Research is well underway to build a deeper understanding of wolf physiology that can help improve both wild conservation and captive care.

Events, Media & Communications

FedEx Cultivates Young Entrepreneurs at the 2025 FedEx/JA International Trade Challenge

Federal Express Corporation, one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, announced the six winners of the 2025 FedEx/Junior Achievement International Trade Challenge (FedEx/JA ITC) Japan Finals.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Five Years in the Baking: How a Czech Business Is Thriving Post-Pandemic

When the pandemic upended cities and forced thousands of businesses to close in 2020, Daria and Oksana Kulachek bucked the trend. Armed with flaky pistachio croissants and creamy gateaux, they launched Defidu Bakery in downtown Prague.

Research, Reports & Publications

Doing Right, A Brilliant Way to Do Business: PNC 2024 Corporate Responsibility Report is Here

With a theme of “Doing right is a brilliant way to do business,” the 2024 PNC Corporate Responsibility Report provides valuable insight into our measurable impact and reflects our commitment to strengthen the trust of our stakeholders.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

T‑Mobile Supports Texas Communities Amid Catastrophic Flooding (Updated 7/7)

T-Mobile teams are on the ground in Kerrville helping communities stay connected. We are currently offering free Wi-Fi, device charging and charging supplies, while supplies last.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

PNC 2024 Corporate Responsibility Report: A Message From Our CCRO to Our Stakeholders

PNC has long been an engaged and responsible company rooted in the belief that meaningful relationships are built and strengthened through honest and transparent dialogue and action.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Mondelēz International Scales Up Due Diligence and Sector Collaboration To Promote Human Rights; Releases Annual 2024 Progress Report

Mondelēz International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MDLZ) released its 2024 Human Rights Due Diligence and Modern Slavery Report, outlining the company’s progress in helping to prevent, identify, and address potential human rights and modern slavery risks across its operations

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Trane Technologies Recognized as a Leading Employer in the U.S. and India by Great Place to Work®

Trane Technologies (NYSE:TT), a global climate innovator, has been recognized for its dedication to fostering an empowering and uplifting workplace culture by Great Place To Work®.

Environment

A Look at How Healthcare Technology Is Improving Wildlife Conservation

Research is well underway to build a deeper understanding of wolf physiology that can help improve both wild conservation and captive care.

Events, Media & Communications

FedEx Cultivates Young Entrepreneurs at the 2025 FedEx/JA International Trade Challenge

Federal Express Corporation, one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, announced the six winners of the 2025 FedEx/Junior Achievement International Trade Challenge (FedEx/JA ITC) Japan Finals.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Cascale Supports Launch of Apparel and Textile Transformation Initiative (ATTI)

Cascale was proud to join global apparel leaders in London for the official launch of the Apparel and Textile Transformation Initiative (ATTI).

Research, Reports & Publications

GoDaddy Small Business Research Lab Quarterly Update

Welcome to the latest edition of the GoDaddy Small Business Research Lab update! First – the name change: GoDaddy Small Business Research Lab is the new name for Venture Forward. What began in 2018 as Venture Forward in the U.S. only has grown into a global research effort.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Why Aseptic Cartons Matter in Global Food Systems

Most of us don’t often consider what happens to our milk or juice cartons once they’re empty. But the truth is, cartons do more than just contain food and drink—they protect it.

Innovation & Technology

Workiva Named a Leader in Verdantix Green Quadrant for ESG & Sustainability Reporting Software

This is the second time in a row that Workiva earned a leadership position in the Verdantix Green Quadrant on ESG and sustainability reporting. And the third time this year that an industry analyst firm named Workiva a leader for its sustainability products.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Engineering the Future: How Vignesh V. Is Powering Innovation at Cummins Inc.

Vignesh V.’s path to Cummins is rooted in a lifelong curiosity about how things work, particularly in the world of automobiles. "I was always fascinated by airplanes and automobiles while growing up.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Five Years in the Baking: How a Czech Business Is Thriving Post-Pandemic

When the pandemic upended cities and forced thousands of businesses to close in 2020, Daria and Oksana Kulachek bucked the trend. Armed with flaky pistachio croissants and creamy gateaux, they launched Defidu Bakery in downtown Prague.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Helping New Homeowners Realize Their Dreams

Owning a home has long been associated with the American Dream and is an important financial milestone for many people.

Environment

As the Planet Warms: 10 Ways Lawns Offer a Sustainable Path Forward

With global warming intensifying and 2024 marking the warmest year on record, the need for climate-conscious landscaping practices has never been greater. Fortunately, nature offers resilient solutions.

Research, Reports & Publications

Doing Right, A Brilliant Way to Do Business: PNC 2024 Corporate Responsibility Report is Here

With a theme of “Doing right is a brilliant way to do business,” the 2024 PNC Corporate Responsibility Report provides valuable insight into our measurable impact and reflects our commitment to strengthen the trust of our stakeholders.

Events, Media & Communications

Entergy Helping Customers Stay Cool and Save Money With Bill Management Tools and Resources

Although the heat of summer can increase electricity use and energy costs, Entergy is committed to helping customers stay cool and save money throughout the hotter months with bill management tools and resources.

Sustainable Development Goals

CNH Joins the UN Global Compact and Reinforces Their Commitment to Sustainable Agriculture

World-class equipment, technology and services company, CNH, has taken another step in its commitment to lead sustainable development in the agriculture and construction sector in Brazil.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Cascale Announces 2025 Board of Directors Election Results

Cascale, the global nonprofit alliance of more than 300 members across the consumer goods industry, has elected new directors to its parity-based Board, ensuring equitable representation across manufacturers, affiliates, and brands & retailers.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Saint-Gobain’s CisLee Trost Wins 2025 Next-Generation Leader Award by Manufacturing Leadership Council

Saint-Gobain North America announced today that CisLee Trost, Project Engineer for CertainTeed and a graduate of Saint-Gobain’s Essentials of Manufacturing engineering manufacturing training program, has been named the overall winner in the Next-Generation Leader category.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

T‑Mobile Supports Texas Communities Amid Catastrophic Flooding (Updated 7/7)

T-Mobile teams are on the ground in Kerrville helping communities stay connected. We are currently offering free Wi-Fi, device charging and charging supplies, while supplies last.

Energy

PSE&G’s Summer Relief Initiative Protecting Residential Customers From Higher Costs This Summer Moves Forward

Public Service Electric and Gas Company (PSE&G) has announced the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) approved PSE&G’s proposal to provide all residential customers with a temporary credit that will offer relief on their summer electric bills.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

PNC 2024 Corporate Responsibility Report: A Message From Our CCRO to Our Stakeholders

PNC has long been an engaged and responsible company rooted in the belief that meaningful relationships are built and strengthened through honest and transparent dialogue and action.

Events, Media & Communications

CSRHub Partners With CSR Talent Group To Expand ESG Access

CSRHub is partnering with CSR Talent Group to bring deeper ESG insights and benchmarking tools to sustainability consultants and mission-driven organizations. Learn how this collaboration expands access to high-quality ESG data.

Environment

Key Takeaways From the EHSxRetail Peer Industry Roundtable Event

Recently, we had the pleasure of hosting our annual EHSxRetail event that brought together clients to discuss critical topics in environmental, health, and safety (EHS) within the retail industry.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Filling Backpacks, Fueling Futures: Yum! Brands and Partners Pack 1,500 Meals for Louisville Students in Need

Last week, 70 employees at Yum! Brands, KFC US and Henny Penny teamed up with Blessings in a Backpack Louisville Chapter to fill 1,500 meals for local Louisville, Kentucky students — helping ensure kids have food for the weekend.

Research, Reports & Publications

Preparing an RFP for Sustainability Data Management & Reporting Software

If you need software for sustainability data management and reporting, consider launching a request for proposal (RFP). This can help you find the right software to measure, manage, and share your environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance.

Diversity & Inclusion

Logitech Hosts Its First “Women in Coding” Panel: Empowering Women in Tech

Logitech is committed to providing girls and women with skills, resources and tools to build careers in technology. As part of this pursuit through the MX Women Who Master program, Logitech recently hosted its first “Women in Coding” panel.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Opportunity for All
    At Trane Technologies, uplifting our communities and workforce is the key to our continued success. We focus on broadening access to education...
  2. Collaboration and Partnership
    Cascale shares updates on its strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders geared toward shifting the industry into one that gives back more than...
  3. Cascale Governance
    Cascale shares updates from its Board of Directors who serve as the principal governing body and are responsible for setting the strategic direction...
  4. PSEG People & Communities
    PSEG is committed to improving the lives of our customers, our employees and the diverse communities we serve throughout New Jersey and Long Island...
  5. Making the World a Better Home | Our Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Workplace
    We believe diversity strengthens us and the best ideas come from diverse teams working together. Creating a positive workplace for everyone means...
  6. Scotts Miracle-Gro | Environment Improvement
    Earth's beauty and resources should be appreciated now and preserved for generations to come. Discover the stewardship initiatives underway to protect...
  7. Leading ESG & Sustainability Stewardship
    The new CNH continues on its longstanding path of excellence in sustainability, which is recognized by the foremost authorities.
  8. Social Impact at Mastercard
    At Mastercard, we’re powering economies and empowering people, building a sustainable economy where everyone prospers.
  9. Investing in our Communities
    We invest in sustainable community outcomes that improve lives.
  10. KeyBank's Community Investment
    In states where Key has a presence, there are approximately 1.7 million low- to moderate-income (LMI) households. Many LMI individuals don’t have bank...
  11. FedEx | Empowering Entrepreneurs
    Advancing women and minority-owned small businesses and entrepreneurs around the world. Small to mid-sized businesses power their local economies and...
  12. Opportunity for All
    At Trane Technologies, uplifting our communities and workforce is the key to our continued success. We focus on broadening access to education...
  13. 2025: Entergy helps customers beat the heat
    This summer, Entergy helped our customers across our service area beat the heat this summer through a number of initiatives aimed to help them save...
  14. FedEx Cares | Overall
    FedEx Cares is our global community engagement program and one way that we live out our purpose of connecting people and possibilities. Our goal is to...
  15. AEG's Commitment to Sustainable Operations
    AEG's sustainability initiatives are designed to reduce our consumption of the planet’s limited resources. Through our comprehensive sustainability...