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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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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Mastercard Named One of the World's Most Sustainable Companies 2024 by TIME

We’re thrilled that Mastercard has been named one of the World's Most Sustainable Companies 2024 by TIME! This award is granted based on a comprehensive research study conducted by Statista and recognizes companies that are preserving the planet for future generations.

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Energy

Sweetch Energy and Rockwell Automation Optimize Unique Zero-Carbon Electricity Generation Technology

French renewables startup Sweetch Energy will rely on extensive domain expertise and global presence from Rockwell Automation (NYSE:ROK) to help scale its osmotic power generation technology.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Pentair Pool Partners With Step Into Swim to Support Drowning Prevention Initiatives

Pentair Pool is furthering its mission of helping people safely and sustainably enjoy water by continuing to highlight the importance of water safety awareness and learning to swim through a commitment to support Step Into Swim, an initiative of the Pool & Hot Tub Alliance.

Environment

PODCAST: Rethinking EHS Around the World With Angelique Dickson

Inogen Alliance releases first episode of new podcast, Rethinking EHS: Global Goals. Local Delivery.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Feeding Tomorrow: Collaborating for a Sustainable Food Supply

For seven decades, Tetra Pak has led innovation in the food and beverage industry. Our commitment to solving challenges drives us to develop comprehensive solutions using cutting-edge technology.

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Diversity & Inclusion

How This Glad Plant Manager Builds Inclusive, People-Centered Teams

Her background in chemical engineering has enabled her to apply her expertise across multiple brands, including to her latest role leading supply chain for our Burt’s Bees business, where she helps build people-centered teams that drive outcomes in an inclusive way.

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Innovation & Technology

GoDaddy 2023 Sustainability Report: Our Operations | Cybersecurity and Data Privacy

Cybersecurity and data privacy are a top priority for GoDaddy as an operator of large internet infrastructure. We take our commitment to cybersecurity and data privacy seriously. We maintain enterprise-wide cybersecurity and data privacy programs designed to manage risks.

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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Circularity: Delivering Value for Businesses and the Planet

Leaders may believe that circularity is difficult to implement or that it impacts the performance of products and packaging, but integrating circular practices doesn’t have to mean compromising on quality.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Chemours Highlights Its Partners for Progress in 2023 Sustainability Report

The Chemours Company, a global chemistry company, has released its 2023 Sustainability Report, “Partnering for Progress.” The report illustrates the company’s latest achievements toward meeting its 2030 Corporate Responsibility Commitment goals.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Three Brands, One Country – Margaret’s Journey

This year’s NYC Pride theme is “Reflect, Empower and Unite”. To honor this month and our people, we’re amplifying the voices of those in the LBGTQIA+ community who are growing their careers at Taco Bell.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Cisco Co-Innovating With Historically Black Colleges and Universities

A future defined by AI, hyper security, and constant change has brought into focus the importance of ensuring subsets of our world’s population aren’t left behind.

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Education

Elementary Educators Nationwide Invited to Help Develop Discovery Education’s New Writing Product for Grades K-5

Global education leader Discovery Education today announced that it is offering elementary educators nationwide the unique opportunity to participate in the development of its latest product, Mystery Writing by Discovery Education

Diversity & Inclusion

How Bloomberg Supports Hispanic and Latino/a Professionals

Hispanic and Latino/a professionals are an integral part of the workforce and deserve reciprocal support from their employers.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Making Connectivity More Accessible With T-Mobile’s Project 10Million

In 2023, we continued to go all in to tackle this issue through Project 10Million and other education initiatives — underscoring our commitment to support families across the U.S. who are disproportionately affected by the digital divide.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Working Harder and Smarter — at Work and in the Community

Aflac is firmly rooted in a culture of caring — for employees, policyholders and throughout the communities where we live and work. Giving back is at the heart of the company and our employees who lend their time, talents and passion to help those in need.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Webster Bank President and CEO John Ciulla Introduces the 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report

Our 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report is a demonstration of our ongoing commitment to environmental, social and governance principles. It summarizes our strategic approach to creating a positive social and environmental impact within an effective governance framework.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Principal Financial Group® 2023 Sustainability Report: A Letter From Our CEO

Principal is committed to expanding the population of those living in financial security through long-term, responsible actions like advocating for financial inclusion and creating new opportunities for generations to come.

Innovation & Technology

RBA Launches Chemical Management Leadership Program for Global Supply Chains

RBA Launches Chemical Management Leadership Program for Global Supply Chains

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Energy

Atlantic City Electric Celebrates Infrastructure Week

As we celebrate Infrastructure Week, we want to highlight our Beach Haven Battery Storage Project. This initiative, located at our decommissioned substation in Beach Haven, NJ, represents our commitment to a smarter, stronger, and cleaner energy grid for South Jersey.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Georgia-Pacific Diboll Employees Build Wheelchair Ramp for Cancer Patient

For over 35 years, employees at Georgia-Pacific’s Particleboard plant in Diboll, Texas have been participating in Operation Clean Sweep, a project by the Diboll Service Club.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

That Deforestation-Free Product May Not Be What You Think

Think your "deforestation-free" products are truly guilt-free? Think again. Discover the critical difference between farm-level and plot-level monitoring and how misleading claims could be hiding ongoing deforestation. Learn more about real solutions for sustainable agriculture.

Innovation & Technology

Trane Technologies Completes the U.S. Department of Energy’s Residential Cold Climate Heat Pump Challenge With Exceptional Performance

Trane Technologies today announced its successful completion of the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Residential Cold Climate Heat Pump (CCHP) Challenge for high-efficiency heating in extremely cold temperatures.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

Whirlpool Corporation Supports Jobs for Michigan Students With Mentorship Program

This year, the Whirlpool Corp. x Benton Harbor High School mentorship program with Youth Solutions, Inc. Jobs for Michigan Graduates supported 30 students through workplace simulations, style and presentation tips, handshake practice, and dining etiquette.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Baker Hughes Foundation Contributes $100,000 To Support Urban Regeneration in Italy

The Baker Hughes Foundation announced Tuesday a $100,000 grant to Angeli del Bello Foundation in support of urban regeneration and social inclusion in Italy.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Kenvue Releases Inaugural Healthy Lives Mission Report

Kenvue Inc. (NYSE: KVUE) (“Kenvue” or the “Company”), the world’s largest pure-play consumer health company by revenue, today released its first-ever Healthy Lives Mission Report and shared how the Company advanced the well-being of both people and planet in 2023.

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