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Environment | Medtronic

Healing People and Planet: 3 Things You Need to Know About This Shared Innovation Challenge

When you think about healthcare technology, you may imagine the pacemaker assisting your dad’s ailing heart or the pulse oximeter placed on your finger during your annual physical exam. You probably don’t think about the energy or resources required to manufacture those products.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

ScottsMiracle-Gro 2024 Corporate Responsibility Report: Giving Waste New Life

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Research, Reports & Publications

American Workforce Burnout Reaches Tipping Point

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Events, Media & Communications

An Actionable Roadmap To Streamline Your Sustainability Strategy Webinar Series

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Environment

Net Impact Announces Winners of the 2024 Circular Plastics Challenge

A team from Boise State University was selected as winner of the with its forward-thinking solution regarding the circular economy, presented during the virtual showcase of the Circular Plastics Challenge at NPE2024.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

CNH’s ‘A Sustainable Year’ Series Spotlights Sustainable Production in Lecce

World class equipment, technology and services company, CNH, has released the third installment of its ‘A Sustainable Year’ series.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

What Is Climate Smart Agriculture – and Why Should Your Business Care?

U.S. soy producers – like all farmers – are at the vanguard of a critical movement.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Celebrating Our Culture of Inclusivity: Pride Month at HARMAN

In honor of Pride Month this June, HARMAN celebrated with a vibrant series of events, sponsored by our Pride Employee Resource Group (ERG), in support of the LGBTQIA+ community.

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Energy

Georgia Power Partners With U.S. Army Fort Garrison Eisenhower for Resiliency and To Reduce Carbon Footprint

Georgia Power, a Southern Company subsidiary, is partnering with U.S. Army Garrison Fort Eisenhower as a part of a $72 million utility energy service contract (UESC) to increase the energy efficiency of the 55,000-acre military installation located near Augusta, Ga.

Education

Prairie Pupils Young and Old Discover ‘A Family Can Learn Together’

As Canada celebrates National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, Enbridge remains committed year-round to strengthening relationships with Indigenous communities across North America, and advancing reconciliation, through engagement, economic inclusion, and partnerships.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Michael Roth and Michael Schulman Headline 2024 Southern California Jewish Sports Hall of Fame Induction Dinner and Ceremony

Michael Roth, Vice President of Communications for AEG, and Michael Schulman, CEO of the Anaheim Ducks, were selected for the highest honor of the Eli Sherman Pillar of Achievement Award by the Southern California Jewish Sports Hall of Fame.

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Environment

IP Celebrates National Forest Week and Public-Private Partnerships That Bolster Healthy Forests for All

In honor of National Forest Week, International Paper (IP) and longtime partner National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) celebrate the collaboration between public and private partners that is essential to supporting robust forests and wildlife throughout the Southeast.

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Innovation & Technology

Clearing the Air About Carbon Dioxide Removal

With companies setting net-zero targets and countries working to achieve their climate goals under the Paris Agreement, there’s been much discussion lately about the role of emission reductions and carbon removals.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Kohler Golf Resort Achieves a Green Tourism Gold Award

Shout out to our amazing associates at the Old Course Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa in St Andrews, Scotland, for achieving a Green Tourism Gold Award!

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Diversity & Inclusion

Sharing Knowledge: Meet Shauna Fields

I entered the working world with undiagnosed ADHD and had to spend a lot of time figuring out ways to make my brain happy to avoid getting painfully and irritably bored from things I didn't enjoy at work. Leaning into what I enjoy at work has since had an influence on my care.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Freda Zietlow, Senior Portfolio Manager, Fiduciary Trust, Recognized as One of the Most Influential Women

Fiduciary Trust International, a global wealth manager and wholly-owned subsidiary of Franklin Templeton, announces that Freda Lam Zietlow, CFA, managing director and senior portfolio manager, has been nominated by Woman of Influence as one of the honorees.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Leaner, Greener Technology Supports 40% Energy Efficiency Gains for Comcast’s Nationwide Network

Comcast announced it has reduced the electricity it takes to deliver each byte of data across its network by 40% since 2019.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Power of Pride

June isn't only about celebrating the LGBTQIA+ community's history and highlighting their continued advocacy for equality — it’s also about members and allies coming together to celebrate authenticity, self-love, and free expression.

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Innovation & Technology

Introducing Eastman's Naia™ Renew for Home Textiles

Getting a restful night’s sleep is important to our overall health and well-being. With Naia™ Renew, you can get there with three key benefits that ensure you’ll wake up refreshed, restored and at ease: comfort, long-lasting quality, and sustainability.

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Environment

Principal Financial Group® 2023 Sustainability Report: Our Sustainability Strategy and Commitments

We remain dedicated to our sustainability commitments to help drive better outcomes for people, society, and the planet. Our strategy is made up of three activation pillars, which comprise our material sustainability focus areas.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

3M Is Innovating To Deliver End-to-End Automotive Solutions

From design to recycling, the automotive industry is moving at breakneck speed to create new products and solve new challenges. 3M is a key partner at each stage, providing innovative technologies and one-of-a-kind solutions.

Green Infrastructure

Olympic House Obtains LEED Platinum Certification for Its Operations and Maintenance

As the five-year milestone of its inauguration approaches, Olympic House – the headquarters of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) – has recently achieved LEED Platinum v4.1 certification for its operations and maintenance.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Duke Energy Chief Diversity Officer Helps Celebrate Pride Month

This month and throughout the year we provide psychologically safe forums for LGBTQ+ employees and allies through internal events and external outreach.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Jazz Pharmaceuticals Publishes 2023 Corporate Sustainability and Social Impact Report: Progress, Responsibility and Innovation

Jazz Pharmaceuticals remains committed to its core mission to develop life-changing medicines for people with serious diseases, often with limited therapeutic options.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Key4Women Hosts Free Webinar – Power-Up Your Performance

KeyBank’s Key4Women will present “Power-Up Your Performance”, a free, one-hour virtual event on Thursday, July 18th at 1:00 p.m. EST / 3:00 p.m. MT / 4:00 p.m. PST.

Environment

GRI Seeks To Clean Up Reporting on Pollution

GRI has started the recruitment of an expert working group to guide the development of new reporting standard(s) on pollution.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Truist Foundation Commits $100,000 Ahead of Tropical Storm Beryl Landfall

To care for its Texas teammates, clients and communities, Truist Foundation announced Sunday evening it will donate $100,000, which will be distributed to the Center for Disaster Philanthropy’s Atlantic Hurricane Season Recovery Fund and the American Red Cross.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Cisco Is Leveraging Technology To Empower Refugees With Secure and Equitable Access to Information, Resources, and Opportunities

The Social Impact Partner Spotlight series highlights various Cisco non-profit organization partners that are helping transform the lives of individuals and communities. This blog features Cisco’s partnership with International Rescue Committee and Ocalenie.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

100 Organizations Nationwide Awarded $10 Million for Renovations Through Lowe’s Hometowns Community Impact Program

From helping to build a community of safe homes for veterans in South Dakota to transforming a kitchenette into a full-size kitchen to provide nutritious meals for children transitioning into foster care in Tennessee, 100 nonprofits received Lowe’s Hometowns grants.

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