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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

From Design To Impact: Circular Design Across Cisco’s Product Life Cycle

The following is an excerpt from our FY24 Purpose Report, celebrating 40 years of impact at Cisco. Data and metrics are reflective of Cisco’s fiscal year 2024, ending on July 31, 2024.

Green Infrastructure

Q&A: Understanding the Carbon Footprint Methodology for the Olympic Games

The Olympic Games bring together athletes and spectators from all over the world, showcasing human potential, resilience and a sense of unity no other event can provide.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How I Got Here: Sebastian Wright

I’m inspired by the passion of others and motivated to create meaningful change in thoughtful, often indirect ways. What drives me most is the desire to leave things better than I found them.

Health & Healthcare

Gilead Sciences - Born With HIV in the 80s: Kim’s Story of Growing Up as a Dandelion

Kim Canady was only nine years old in 1996 when she faced the unimaginable loss of losing both her parents in the same year. At the time, she didn’t know her parents suffered HIV-related complications, nor did she realize she’d been living with HIV since birth.

Events, Media & Communications

Howard University & PNC National Center for Entrepreneurship Convenes Entrepreneurs, Investors and HBCU Leaders for Empowerment Summit

Howard University & PNC National Center for Entrepreneurship will host the 2025 HBCU Entrepreneurship Empowerment Summit from June 19 to 21, 2025, at the Marriott Marquis in Washington.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Patricia Corsi Named to Forbes World's Most Influential CMOs for Second Consecutive Year

Kimberly-Clark Chief Growth Officer Patricia Corsi has been recognized once again on Forbes' prestigious World's Most Influential CMOs list for 2025.

Environment

Turning the Tables for Sustainable Development in India

As World Table Tennis Day is celebrated today, we highlight the work of Tanjun Associate LLP. This organisation uses table tennis as a vehicle for lasting environmental and social impact in rural communities in India

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

3M Young Scientist Challenge Announces 2025 National Finalists

3M (@3M) and Discovery Education (@DiscoveryEd) today announced the 2025 3M Young Scientist Challenge (#YoungScientist) top 10 finalists.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Marathon Petroleum Recognized for Excellence in Fleet Safety and Performance

Marathon Petroleum has been named the 2025 FleetOwner 500 Private Fleet of the Year by the National Private Truck Council (NPTC). The recognition highlights the company’s commitment to safety, reliability and operational efficiency.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Meet Megan McKray: A Champion for Working Parents and Caregivers

Megan McKray is dedicated to fostering a strong sense of community in the workplace. Throughout her career at Henkel, she has drawn inspiration from her own experience as a caregiver and employee to help develop and promote tailored programs that enhance employee wellbeing.

Energy

SLB OneSubsea Secures EPC Contract for Northern Lights CO2 Transport and Storage Project Expansion

SLB (NYSE: SLB) today announced the award of an engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract by Equinor (Technical Service Provider) to its OneSubsea™ joint venture for a CO2 subsea injection system for the Northern Lights phase two project offshore Norway.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Did You Know Solar Projects May Qualify for a 30% - 50% Tax Credit?

Solar tax credits up to 50% may soon be at risk. Pending legislation could change everything.
BioStar’s Safe Harbor Strategy helps you lock in savings before it’s too late.

Education

MilliporeSigma and “Abbott Elementary” Inspire Students’ Curiosity With Hands-On STEM

MilliporeSigma and award-winning ABC comedy series “Abbott Elementary” teamed up to elevate the importance of STEM education, engaging more than 3,400 students at 14 events to experience the thrilling ‘aha’ moments of science through hands-on learning.

Diversity & Inclusion

Women in Engineering: Honoring Progress, Purpose, and Perseverance

International Women in Engineering Day is a global platform to recognize, celebrate, and amplify the contributions of women in shaping the world through engineering.

Energy

Eaton Transforms Retired Coal-Fired Power Plant Into Critical Grid Reliability Asset

Intelligent power management company Eaton is working with Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) to repurpose its retired Bull Run Fossil Plant in Clinton, Tennessee into a critical asset supporting reliable and clean energy.

Environment

A Masterclass in What Not To Do: EHS Lessons From Severance

Even if you haven't watched Severance, odds are good you've heard people talking about the hit show using odd terms like "innies" and "outties." First, let’s be clear: the show is not about belly buttons. It's actually much stranger than that.

Innovation & Technology

Harnessing Agentic AI To Transform Business Process Optimization

The need for agility, efficiency and value delivery is more critical than ever for organizations to stay competitive in today’s business landscape.

Education

School’s Out for Summer!

Final exams are complete, the last bell has rung and students and teachers are ready for a fun and relaxing summer break.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

From Design To Impact: Circular Design Across Cisco’s Product Life Cycle

The following is an excerpt from our FY24 Purpose Report, celebrating 40 years of impact at Cisco. Data and metrics are reflective of Cisco’s fiscal year 2024, ending on July 31, 2024.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Trane Technologies Recognized by TIME as One of the World’s Most Sustainable Companies

Trane Technologies has been recognized in TIME’s list of the World’s Most Sustainable Companies, ranking 20th.

Green Infrastructure

CNH Making an Impact: Floating Island Habitat

World-class equipment, technology and services company, CNH, has taken on a project that exemplifies its commitment to sustainability.

Innovation & Technology

Covia Opens New Innovation Center in Concord, NC

Covia Holdings LLC has opened a new state-of-the-art laboratory facility in Concord, North Carolina, to expand its network of innovation capabilities.

Diversity & Inclusion

Baker Hughes Honors Pride Month

At Baker Hughes, we believe that when people feel seen, heard, and valued, collectively, we all thrive. Diversity is not just something we celebrate during designated months—it’s who we are, every day.

Green Infrastructure

Q&A: Understanding the Carbon Footprint Methodology for the Olympic Games

The Olympic Games bring together athletes and spectators from all over the world, showcasing human potential, resilience and a sense of unity no other event can provide.

Health & Healthcare

Restoring Access to Dialysis Treatment After Hurricane Milton

In the wake of hurricane Milton in late 2024, DaVita teammates dedicated their time and support to patients in the Tampa, Florida, area who needed life-sustaining treatment to survive.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How I Got Here: Sebastian Wright

I’m inspired by the passion of others and motivated to create meaningful change in thoughtful, often indirect ways. What drives me most is the desire to leave things better than I found them.

Responsible Production & Consumption

The Heat You’re Not Counting: Super Pollutants and the Net Zero Gap

Join the Global Heat Reduction Initiative’s Executive Director, Kiff Gallagher, on July 16, 2025, at 12:00pm UTC+07:00 for an in-depth discussion on how companies can align their climate impact strategies with near-term horizons and realistic corporate planning timeframes.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Championing Circular Design: PATRÓN® CRISTALINO Activation at Miami Airport

The month-long promotion not only celebrated the new crystal-clear, oak-aged PATRÓN expression but also reinforced the company’s commitment to reducing its impact on the environment by repurposing key structures from previous PATRÓN activations at MIA.

Events, Media & Communications

Investors in Major U.S. Companies Show Support for Diversity Policies

While some companies have made changes to their diversity programs and in many cases are dropping the use of the acronym DEI, the boards and shareholders of many companies are rejecting anti-DEI proposals brought by conservative activists at annual shareholder meetings.

Environment

Rockwell Automation Advances Sustainability Through Smart Manufacturing

As part of its global mission to achieve carbon neutrality by 2023 (scope 1 and scope 2 emissions), Rockwell Automation recognizes the need for a structured and data-driven approach to energy optimization.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Institutions Cut 1.2 Million Metric Tons of CO₂ Through EPEAT Registered Procurement

Institutions cut 1.2M metric tons of CO₂ by purchasing EPEAT registered electronics. The Global Electronics Council honors 2025 Purchaser Award winners for driving climate, waste, and water savings through sustainable procurement.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

GoDaddy 2024 Sustainability Report: People & Culture | Employee Wellbeing

At GoDaddy, we believe a happy, healthy team sparks creativity, collaboration, and big ideas. When employees feel their best, they bring their best, and we want to provide a supportive and safe environment for them to do so. We make wellbeing and security a top priority because a

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    AEG embraces its responsibility to enrich the lives of people in the communities around the world where we do business, and to use business to create...
  9. Employee and Community Engagement
    At MilliporeSigma, we look for opportunities to use employee and community engagement to spark scientific curiosity and breakthroughs. We know that...
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    Informed by Project Drawdown, the world’s leading resource for climate solutions, Drawdown Georgia is the first state-centered effort to crowdsolve...
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    Employees are our most valued resource and are at the center of everything we do. Their talent, diversity, and commitment are crucial to our...
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    The business landscape is reorienting itself and you can almost hear priorities shifting toward change-readiness and the bigger picture. And in this...
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    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
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    For Bacardi, environmental sustainability is good business – an approach that dates to the very beginning of the company more than 158 years ago. When...