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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.

Events, Media & Communications

ESG Talk: Getting Started With ESG

Consultants Harry Etra, chief executive officer of HXE Partners, and Peylina Chu, senior vice president of ESG Business Strategy at Antea Group, join Workiva’s Mandi McReynolds to explore what it takes to launch a successful ESG program.

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Education

Impact of Accessible Science Education for Students Worldwide: Episode 3 of Science Will Tell Podcast

Season two of the Science Will Tell podcast series explores how key initiatives in the scientific community increase access to science education. Episode 3 will dive into the importance of educating future scientists and the role of hands-on learning.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Behind the Impact: Meet Paramount's Impact Award Winners

The Paramount Impact Awards recognize full-time staff employees for their exceptional work in uplifting the causes they believe in.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

Brazilian Social Projects Supported by CNH Industrial Helped More Than 1,250 People in 2022

In 2022, CNH Industrial brand New Holland Construction and CNH Industrial Capital supported several social programs and cultural projects in Minas Gerais, Brazil – the location of its New Holland plant.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

International Paper Named to FORTUNE’s List of World’s Most Admired Companies for the 20th Time

International Paper (NYSE: IP) has been named to Fortune magazine’s list of World’s Most Admired Companies for the 20th time. Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies list is the definitive report card on corporate reputations.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Cintas Kicks Off Heart Health Month With TJ McMahon’s Life-Saving Story

In recognition of National Heart Health Month, Cintas Corporation celebrates the immediate and courageous actions taken by one of its First Aid & Safety Sales Representative TJ McMahon, based in Charlotte, N.C., that helped save a life.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Here to Serve: Regions Bank and Regions Foundation Announce Tornado-Recovery Plan

Regions Bank and the Regions Foundation announced a comprehensive tornado relief plan aimed at supporting communities that were impacted by a series of tornadoes on Jan. 12.

Research, Reports & Publications

10 Hot Consumer Trends

Consumers expect and demand more from service providers to help them save costs and energy, feel safe, make smarter decisions, and enjoy digital experiences in climate-friendly ways, starting today.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Fortune Names U.S. Bank One of the 2023 World’s Most Admired Companies

Fortune magazine recognized U.S. Bank as one of the 2023 World’s Most Admired Companies, naming it No. 1 in the Superregional Banks industry category for the 13th consecutive year.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

Alkermes Celebrates Employee Volunteerism Throughout 2022

Alkermes is committed to improving the communities where we live and work.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Viatris Recognised as a Top Employer 2023 in the UK

Being certified as a Top Employer showcases an organisation's dedication to a better world of work and exhibits this through excellent Human Relations policies.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Coach Foundation Partners With Pensole Lewis College To Provide Underrepresented Young Fashion Designers With Opportunities at Coach

Pensole Lewis College (PLC), in partnership with the Coach Foundation, today announced the debut of the Coach Dream It Real x PLC Masterclass.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Dow's Seek Together Podcast Series Episode 5: The Art of Finding Opportunity

In this episode, we are joined by Rafael Cayuela, Dow’s Corporate Chief Economist and EMEAI Senior Strategy & Sustainability Director and the world renowned Carole A. Feuerman, artist, sculptor and author, working in Hyperrealism.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

United Rentals Named to JUST 100 List of Top Performing Companies

United Rentals, the world’s largest equipment rental company, this week announced it was named to the 2023 JUST 100, a ranking of America’s largest publicly traded companies on environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) issues.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Power of Resilience: Conversation With Kohler CEO David Kohler and Polar Explorer Robert Swan

Surrounded by artifacts from Admiral Byrd’s 1929 South Pole expedition, Kohler Chair and CEO David Kohler and polar explorer Robert Swan discussed Robert’s upcoming Undaunted Expedition supported by Kohler clean energy.

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Environment

New Episodes of “My Future Is Green: Green Professions”, the Sofidel Podcast Dedicated to Young People Who Dream of a Job in Contact With Nature, Coming Soon

Presented by Stefano Fresi, the podcast dedicated to young people, the environment, and new professions now has two brand new episodes exploring green career paths.

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Energy

Energy Transition Predictions for 2023

While the momentum of energy transition slowed in 2022, experts at Deloitte observe that “drivers for renewable growth are some of the strongest the industry has seen, including competitive costs, supportive policies, and burgeoning demand.”

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Diversity & Inclusion

Inclusive Teams, Better Products

At SAP, we are committed to creating inclusive products that all people love to use for work. This requires active collaboration and communication among user researchers, designers, engineers, and product managers throughout the entire design and development process.

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Sustainable Development Goals

Southern Company’s Management Council Addresses a New Energy Future

For more than a century Southern Company has focused on providing reliable energy to its customers. As our business has grown, we continue to place customers at the center of all we do.

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Energy

The Heat Surrounding Europe’s Hydrogen Future

The clock is now ticking to make green hydrogen an affordable and scalable energy solution for Europe and the rest of the world.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

Rayonier Support Employees Plant 4000 Trees at Planting Day

It wasn’t bad for first-timers: a group of about 50 Rayonier support employees came together to plant thousands of trees in a matter of hours just down the road from Rayonier’s corporate headquarters in Wildlight, Fla.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

5 New Year Questions for Jemma Read on Bloomberg’s Commitment to Giving Back

To reflect on our employees’ impactful work, discuss what inspires their commitment to giving back, and how Bloomberg will continue to support others in 2023, we welcome Jemma Read, who leads Corporate Philanthropy at Bloomberg LP.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Booster Is Customer First, Always

At Booster, we offer every customer the best service experience, backed by a safety-first culture that fosters a healthy and sustainable environment. We follow through on our customer commitments in every aspect of every service that we offer.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

10 Questions Companies Should Ask Their Banks About Climate Risk Before Depositing Money With Them

In an economy where climate risk is a systemic financial risk, it’s not just banks that need to understand how exposed they are to climate risk.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Lunar New Year: A Meaningful Global Celebration

Growing up in Shanghai, Jingkan Gu soaked up the sights and sounds of Lunar New Year: dozens of relatives traveling hours to gather around the special dishes on his grandmother’s table, a house festooned with the holiday’s signature red decorations.

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