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Education | Discovery Education

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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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Martin Currie Receives Strong Ratings Under the Principles for Responsible Investment's 2021 Reporting Framework

Martin Currie received strong ratings under the UN-supported Principles for Responsible Investment’s (PRI) 2021 reporting framework.

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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Rockwell Automation to Support The Royal Mint's Precious Metal Recovery Facility

Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK) is working with The Royal Mint to design, build, and commission a facility to safely recover valuable metals from electronic products.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

How International Paper Manages Healthy & Abundant Forests

Our leadership in forest stewardship centers on two targets that are driving our progress toward our Vision 2030 goal.

Education

Transformative Educational Approach 'Begins With the End in Mind'

When the Collab-Lab mobile unit parks outside a preschool in Houston, parents and caregivers trust it’s filled with activities to support their child’s learning.

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Environment

Project Captures Fog Water for Thirsty Plants Under Threat

A ground-breaking project is underway in Gran Canaria and Portugal (where fog and wind conditions are prevalent) to capture fog water which is used to help combat the perils of drought and deforestation, while helping prevent soil erosion.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Cracking the Code on Supply Chain Sustainability: How AI and Data Are Creating More Responsible Operations

The interconnectedness of climate change and supply chain disruptions highlights the complexity of supply chains, including the impact in realizing the 2030 vision of the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals.

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Energy

Remanufacturing Expansion in South Carolina To Serve Customers and Meet Cummins' Sustainability Strategy

Cummins Turbo Technologies celebrated the expansion of its new turbo remanufacturing operations in North Charleston, South Carolina, earlier this month to better serve customers and help meet the company’s sustainability strategy.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Planet Water Foundation Supports 120,000 People in Ukraine With Emergency Response Water Systems

Planet Water Foundation, a leading non-profit organization focused on providing access to clean, safe water, is responding to the water crisis in Ukraine by deploying emergency drinking water systems for civilian uses in villages

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Hari Balasubramanian on Investor Interest in Nature-based Solutions

An interview with Hari Balasubramanian as part of a series unraveling how investment in nature-based solutions delivers positive environmental, social and economic impacts, creating a better future for everyone.

Environment

Ray Anderson's Predictions For the Future: Where Are We Now?

In an award acceptance speech in 2010, Ray Anderson made some interesting predictions about the future. Twelve years later, it's obvious that he "nailed it" in so many ways.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Shower Better: 5 Water Tips for Energy Action Month

October is Energy Action Month, and the perfect time to save energy, water, and money by showering better. Showering is one of the leading ways Americans use water in the home.

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Energy

Whirlpool Corporation To Reach 100 Percent Renewable Electricity for U.S. Plant Operations

“Building on our long history of improved environmental performance, Whirlpool Corporation is accelerating our commitment to sustainable operations through investments like these VPPA agreements in off-site renewable energy, manufacturing plant retrofits, and ongoing energy, water, and waste reduction projects.”

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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

What It Takes To Recycle More Packaging on the Path to a Circular Economy

Ever wondered what goes into the recycled-content products and packaging you see on store shelves? The short answer: a whole lot.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KeyBank Ranks as National Top 10 SBA Lender in Funds, Expands SBA Lending Program

KeyBank announced it extended 803 loans for a total of $314 million during the SBA's FY 2022. The volume secured KeyBank a top 10 position out of over 1,600 participating lenders. KeyBank has been a top performing SBA Preferred Lender for over two decades, helping countless small businesses obtain access to capital through the SBA lending programs.

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Health & Healthcare

Q4HE Program Brings Indoor Gardening Curriculum to Ohio Food Desert

When one grows their own food, there is often a feeling of pride and accomplishment that comes along with it.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Tork Clarity Hand Washing Foam Soap Wins Innovation Industry Choice Award at the ISSA Show North America 2022

Tork Clarity Hand Washing Foam Soap was named by Facility Service Providers as the Innovation Industry Choice Award winner at the ISSA Show North America 2022 in Chicago.

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Events, Media & Communications

TCS' Digital Empowers: Building Food Security

Hear from Changing Tastes and Tata Consultancy Services on November 2, 2022, from 1:00–2:00 ET to learn how food security can be achieved.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Martin Currie Releases Latest Stewardship Matters Publication Detailing The Firm's Diversity and Inclusion Efforts

Martin Currie, the active equity specialist and steward of $18.8 billion in assets under management as of September 30, 2022, released its eighth edition of its Stewardship Matters publication, focusing on diversity and inclusion in investing.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Trust in the Workplace Requires Listening, Dialogue and Transparency

Trust is one of the most valuable assets in the world, but it’s also one that is increasingly scarce. Trust in institutions—and in each other—has been declining for years. Yet new research points toward a singular bright spot: trust in employers.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Gilead Sciences: Metastatic Breast Cancer Advocate Urges Black People to Join Clinical Trials

When Stephanie Walker learned she had metastatic breast cancer, it inspired her to join the Metastatic Breast Cancer Alliance, or MBC Alliance, and become an advocate for Black men and women with breast cancer.

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Environment

Perspectives from Kimberly-Clark's Chief Growth Officer: How a 150-Year-Old Company is Harnessing its Pioneering Spirit to Build a Better Future

Alison Lewis, Kimberly-Clark’s chief growth officer, sat down with Dr. Sally Uren, the chief executive at Forum for the Future, for a fireside chat at the Sustainable Brands ’22 conference about how Kimberly-Clark – a 150-year-old company – is harnessing its pioneering spirit to build a better future.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Tetra Tech and the Jordan Lake One Water Coalition Win the 2022 U.S. Water Prize

Tetra Tech and its partners won a prestigious U.S. Water Prize for our work supporting the formation of the Jordan Lake One Water (JLOW) coalition in North Carolina.

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Events, Media & Communications

WSJ Risk and Compliance Forum

Is your business on the right side of regulators? What’s your plan for navigating new Russia sanctions, data privacy laws, China labor restrictions and ESG regulations?

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Education

Action for Healthy Kids to Host National Conference on Child Health and Well-Being 2022

Action for Healthy Kids will convene over 300 school leaders, educators, parents, caregivers and stakeholders for the 2022 National Conference on Child Health and Well-Being: Real Talk. Real Solutions! at Loews Chicago Hotel from November 2 – 4, 2022.

Energy

Kohler Power Expands Global Footprint and Clean Energy Initiatives at Bauma

Environmental sustainability is inherently core to Kohler’s operations and products, driven by Kohler’s sustainability and social impact strategy, Believing in Better.

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