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Discovery Education Sends Teachers and Students Nationwide Back to School With a Host of Free New Resources

Global edtech leader Discovery Education and a selection of partners are sending students across the country back to school with a host of new, free dynamic digital resources that nurture student curiosity and support student achievement.
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Events, Media & Communications

Why Equity Matters for Companies: Delivering on Commitments

After a groundswell of corporate support for social justice in 2020, the hard work of action begins. But, what does it mean for a company to make good on its commitments to equity and social justice, from the way it treats employees to its overall impact on society?

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Environment

The Soil Health Institute Announces Its Virtual 2021 Annual Meeting: “Enriching Soil, Enhancing Life”

“Enriching Soil, Enhancing Life” is designed to connect and advance the science, adoption, and environmental benefits of soil health. A wide array of practical information, research, and actionable takeaways will be presented that is relevant to

Environment

Disney Conservation Fund Celebrates Its 2020 Heroes

The Disney Conservation Fund (DCF) recognizes the hard work and effort of individuals and teams around the world working to conserve wildlife and protect wild places every year.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

CNH Industrial México Celebrates Children's Day With Magic

The CNH Industrial manufacturing facility in Querétaro organized its first ever virtual Children’s Day Celebration on April 30.

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Environment

Illumina Celebrates World Oceans Day

On World Oceans Day, we celebrate efforts to protect ocean life through sustainability initiatives, collective impact, and the power of genomics.

Research, Reports & Publications

The Power of Transparency in ESG Data

Research, Reports & Publications

S&P Global Research Shows Equitable Education, Advancement for Black Women Would Have Added $507 Billion to U.S. GDP

The U.S. economy lost out on more than $507 billion in economic productivity as the attainment gap between Black and white women has widened since 1960, according to new analysis from S&P Global.

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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Dow Commits to Closed Loop Circular Plastics Fund

To capture the value of plastic and keep it out of the environment, we’ve made a commitment to the Closed Loop Circular Plastics Fund. This investment will fund three strategic areas: Access, Optimization and Manufacturing.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

World Environment Center to Award 2021 Gold Medal for Corporate Sustainability to Microsoft During Annual Gold Medal Award Presentation

The World Environment Center (WEC) will award its 37th annual Gold Medal for International Corporate Achievement in Sustainable Development to Microsoft during the annual Gold Medal Award virtual presentation on June 9, 2021.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

New Report Explores Private Equity's Role in Addressing Climate Threats to the Global Economy

The sustainability nonprofit Ceres and The SustainAbility Institute by ERM (the SustainAbility Institute) today released a new report outlining solutions and recommendations to guide the private equity industry in addressing the systemic risk that climate change poses to the global economy.

Education

The Home Depot Foundation Partners With Girl Scouts of the USA to Launch Skilled Trades Training Program for Young Women

The Home Depot Foundation announced a new strategic partnership with Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) to provide introductory trades training experience and career education for young women.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity in Sustainability Launches Advisory Panel

Last week, Diversity in Sustainability (DiS)announced its Advisory Panel; a distinguished and diverse group of sustainability practitioners and leaders, all united by their shared passion and commitment for advancing equity in the sector.

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Health & Healthcare

Biogen and Eisai Launch Multiple Initiatives to Help Patients With Alzheimer's Disease Access ADUHELM™

Programs now available to support patients and families with their treatment journey

Environment

We Rise Q&A: Vanessa Lanas Delbridge on Conserving and Restoring Water

Vanessa Lanas Delbridge, Intel’s Water Program Manager, discusses the importance of water to Intel, conservation and restoration progress, and what’s next.

Research, Reports & Publications

2021 Comcast NBCUniversal Impact Report

Comcast NBCUniversal is excited to share our 2021 Impact Report, highlighting our company's efforts to build a more equitable and connected society.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Keysight Recognized Among Top 100 U.S. Companies Supporting Healthy Families & Communities

Keysight always strives to support our local communities, particularly after the tough year that was 2020, and are proud to be featured among the 100 U.S. Companies Supporting Healthy Families & Communities.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Aflac SVP Rich Gilbert on How to Use Digital Transformation to Take Your Company to the Next Level

While I joined Aflac for the digital opportunities I saw at the company, what ultimately sold me was its commitment to community.

Diversity & Inclusion

Global Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Week at Takeda

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is an integral part of our corporate philosophy. We create an equitable environment where diversity is welcomed and everyone can bring their true self to the workplace.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Americares, Xylem Partnership Delivers Clean Water And Sanitation To 3.5 Million People In 10 Countries In 2020, Aiding COVID-19 Response

Xylem Watermark and Americares aim to reach 1 million people in 2021 through their collaboration to improve access to clean water and sanitation.

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Environment

Do ESG Scores Really Matter? The Answer May Surprise You

ESG scores are frequently used by organizations to evaluate and report on environmental, social, and governance factors But there’s a problem.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

HP Inc. Announces Sustainable Bond Framework and Inaugural Sustainability Notes Offering

HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) today announced the release of its Sustainable Bond Framework, which the company will use to issue bonds to help finance HP projects that contribute to a more sustainable and just future.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

What Does Resilience Really Mean?

Resilient business strategies are essential to achieving a just world and an economy that delivers inclusive and sustainable prosperity. What does resilience mean for business and its ability to capture strategic advantage?

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Research, Reports & Publications

Ecolab Helps Customers Achieve Sustainable Operations, Providing Safe Food to 1.3 Billion People and Saving Enough Water for 712 Million People

Ecolab Inc. has launched its 2020 Corporate Sustainability Report, entitled Partners for Greater Purpose: Leading in a Changing World, highlighting Ecolab’s work with leading companies to advance environmental and operational outcomes.

Diversity & Inclusion

T. Rowe Price Earned Perfect Score in Human Rights Campaign's 2021 Corporate Equality Index

T. Rowe Price received a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2021 Corporate Equality Index, the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ workplace equality.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

M&T Bank Corporation Releases Inaugural ESG Report

M&T Bank Corporation (M&T Bank) today released its 2020 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report.

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