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Innovation & Technology | U.S. Soy

New Documentary Sheds Light on the Surprising Scope of Soy’s Sustainability Benefits

From food to fuel to plastic, soy is making the Earth more sustainable in thousands of surprising ways. In the years ahead, it might even do the same on Mars.

Diversity & Inclusion

NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises Inspires Latinas To ‘Change the Game’ With Women’s History Month Campaign

In celebration of Women’s History Month, NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises unveiled a powerful new campaign titled “Change the Game” (Cambia el Juego), under the company’s award-winning corporate social responsibility initiative, Unstoppable Women (Mujeres Imparables).

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Diversity & Inclusion

Inclusivity in Work: Meet Heather Crowder

I’ve been with GoDaddy for about eight and a half years! I started out as a Guide taking customer phone calls on third shift. I eventually made my way to the Digital Care Organization in August 2018, and I’m now the lead writer for all domains articles in the Help Center.

Environment

World Water Day: IBM Launches RFP To Accelerate Global Water Solutions for Vulnerable Populations

IBM is now accepting proposals for the next cohort of the IBM Sustainability Accelerator, which will focus on water management solutions.

Sustainable Development Goals

Protecting the Climate: How The Home Depot is Conserving Resources and Reducing Environmental Impact Through Store Operations

Running our stores more efficiently furthers both our business and sustainability goals. In 2021, we hit key milestones, including a 50% decrease in U.S. store electricity use since 2010.

Innovation & Technology

Sudoc Mimics Liver Enzymes; Helps Solve Toxic Waste Issues at Construction Sites

Sudoc's innovative application of biomimicry creates solutions for eliminating toxic chemicals in the built environment.

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Diversity & Inclusion

We Embrace Equality To Power Progress

As a world leader in electrical, communications, and utility distribution and supply chain services, Wesco helps our customers navigate business complexities. And, women are at the forefront in doing so.

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Sustainable Development Goals

What Does It Mean To Be ‘Water Positive’?

In 2021, Meta announced an ambitious goal to be water positive by 2030 and in 2022, joined the Water Resilience Coalition of the UN CEO Water Mandate, a cross-sector initiative to raise the ambition of corporate water stewardship and foster collective impact in priority basins.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Webster Bank Shares Its Community Investment Strategy

Marissa Weidner, Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer with Webster Bank talks about her role and explains Webster’s significant community investment strategy.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

AllianceBernstein: China’s Green Enablers Deserve a Place in Equity Funds

Investors focusing on climate change often overlook Chinese firms. We think that’s a mistake. Chinese companies are playing an indispensable role in the global transition to a greener future—and carefully selected shares offer attractive return potential.

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Energy

Schneider Electric Calls for Greater Efforts To Accelerate the Energy Transition and Address the Energy Crisis: Decarbonization and Efficiency Are Key

Schneider Electric issued an urgent call for governments and companies around the world to accelerate their sustainability action and step up investments into technologies that will help them reduce their carbon emissions and bolster their energy security.

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Health & Healthcare

Groups Around the World Work to Eliminate Hepatitis C by Meeting People Where They Are

Every Friday for more than two years, a community church in North Wales, U.K., would transform into a one-stop shop of social services for people experiencing homelessness. Everything from housing to haircuts, mental health services and foot care by local podiatrists were offered

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Decades of Support, Decades of Children's Lives Transformed

Camp Twin Lakes, where life challenges become triumphs, will soon be the largest camp of its type in the country.

Environment

ESG Talk: Finding Opportunity in Risk

Denise Vaughn, vice president of ESG at Ferguson Enterprises, and Christopher Lindsay, vice president of government relations for the International Association of Plumbing & Mechanical Officials, join Workiva’s Mandi McReynolds.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Principal® Survey Identifies Leading Disruptors of Retirement Industry By 2030

A new survey from Principal Financial Group® identifies the leading disruptors to the retirement industry that employers and financial professionals believe will reshape plans, services, and solutions by 2030.

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Diversity & Inclusion

2,600 Patents in 2022: The Numbers Behind 3M’s Continuing Innovation

At 3M, patents represent more than ownership of an idea or design. They demonstrate 3M’s ability to continually innovate, find new solutions and encourage creative collaboration. 

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Education

Archways to Opportunity Spotlight: Elizabeth Arroyo Gomez

Starting in her late teens, Elizabeth Arroyo Gomez worked at a McDonald’s that is now owned by Michael Ojeda and the Oviedo Corporation. Working her way up from cashier to shift manager, she enjoyed interacting with customers and learning every aspect of the business.

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Environment

World Water Day: Bacardi Is Reusing, Reducing and Replenishing Water Around the World

As a family-owned company, we believe in doing the right thing by the planet, and that includes protecting water and water sources for future generations.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Jersey City Promotes Safer, Healthier Buildings for Residents & Employees With WELL Health-Safety Rating

Jersey City has become the first city in New Jersey, and second in the country, to earn the WELL Health-Safety Rating for Facility Operations and Management across a portfolio of six municipal buildings.

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Innovation & Technology

CASE Is Launching Two New Electrified Mini Excavators

CNH Industrial brand CASE Construction Equipment is developing one of the industry’s most diverse and comprehensive mini excavator lineups. This includes the launch of two all-new electrified mini excavators.

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Green Infrastructure

Estonia’s First Climate Proofing Project on a Unique Magnet Factory

Inogen Alliance Associate DGE’s Estonian partner Hendrikson is set to provide climate proofing services, which also makes this Estonia’s very first climate proofing project.

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Environment

Emily Kunen, PepsiCo, and Anna Turrell, Tesco, Appointed New Co-Chairs of Forest Positive Coalition of Action

The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) is pleased to announce Emily Kunen, PepsiCo, and Anna Turrell, Tesco, were elected the new respective Manufacturer and Retailer Co-Chairs of the Forest Positive Coalition of Action in February 2023.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Second Annual Art Contest Brings Words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to Life

At Henkel, we are united by our purpose: Pioneers at heart for the good of generations. We believe that we have a responsibility to create a better world for future generations and this belief is a core component of our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Rayonier 2021 Sustainability Report: Indigenous Peoples

Rayonier has developed policies and practices to recognize and respect the rights of Indigenous Peoples. We maintain ongoing dialogue and are continually building relationships with Indigenous Peoples in Washington, Oregon, and New Zealand.

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Energy

Southern Company's Approach Reliability, Resilience, and Affordability

Southern Company is dedicated to delivering reliable and affordable energy to our customers and communities.

Diversity & Inclusion

D&I Weekly News Round Up: Equal Pay, Racial Bias and More

Welcome to the latest edition of our Diversity & Inclusion News Round-Up. Today we are talking about a framework to improve pay practices, Shopify purging meetings, Apple being sued over racial bias, and a new accessibility controller.

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