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Comcast NBCUniversal Teams Up With Exchange To Provide Service Members With Free Streaming of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Once again, service members and honorably discharged Veterans worldwide will enjoy free access to NBCUniversal’s full coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, courtesy of the Army & Air Force Exchange Service and Comcast NBCUniversal.
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Research, Reports & Publications

Walgreens Boots Alliance Releases New Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report

Walgreens Boots Alliance (Nasdaq: WBA) today published its 2021 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report

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Environment

Arbor Day Foundation Names New Chief Executive

The Arbor Day Foundation Board of Trustees elevated Dan Lambe to Chief Executive at its board meeting today, Jan. 26. The move makes Lambe only the third CEO in the Foundation’s 50-year history.

Diversity & Inclusion

WSP USA Recognizes Alva Carrasco on Her Reelection As President of Latinos in Transit

Join us in congratulating Alva Carrasco, vice president, Transit and Rail West Region market lead at WSP USA, on her reelection as president of the Latinos In Transit (LIT) board of directors.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Boston Scientific Proud to be Included in the 2022 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index

We are committed to supporting gender equality and women in our workplace, and are proud to be included in the 2022 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Lenovo Awarded Gold in the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants Best Corporate Governance & ESG Awards 2021

To support the drive for Hong Kong listed companies to become more sustainable and resilient, the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA) created the Best Corporate Governance & ESG Awards, to highlight excellence and celebrate success.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

PSEG Included in 2022 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index

PSEG is proud to announce that it is one of 418 companies in the 2022 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI).

Energy

United Flies the First Passenger Flight Using 100% SAF

A year ago, we announced our commitment to be 100% green by 2050 without relying on traditional carbon offsets. One year later, we've made big moves to build a more sustainable airline.

Innovation & Technology

MUSICA Project - Multi-Site Coupled Simulation for Advanced Collaborative Design

We're flying towards a net-zero future.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Tokyo 2020 Goes Beyond Carbon Neutrality and Helps Create a More “Sustainable Society”

Tokyo 2020 published its Post-Games Sustainability report, which highlights the Games’ achievements in the areas of climate, circular economy and promotion of a sustainable society. The report was released during the Tokyo 2020 Executive Board meeting that took place in Tokyo, Japan.

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Energy

Zero-Emission Corporate Fleets May Be Closer Than You Think

The transportation sector is the single largest contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the United States, according to the EPA, having dislodged electricity generation from the top spot in 2017.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Illumina Grant Recipient Addresses Food Insecurities Through the Breeding of Yams

We are proud to announce the 2022 winner of our annual Greater Good Initiative grant – Dr. Ranjana Bhattacharjee and the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA).

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VMware Named One of America's Most JUST Companies for 5th Consecutive Year, Awarded Top Environmental Ranking

VMware has been recognized by JUST Capital, along with its media partner CNBC, in its annual JUST 100, a comprehensive ranking of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and stakeholder performance.

Environment

Swooping in to Save Prairie Birds of Prey

It started as backyard care for a few injured birds—and it’s developed into one of the world’s premier bird conservation facilities.

Energy

The Economics Of Coal Burning Simply Do Not Pencil Out

In 2000, the electric power industry in America generated 51.7% of its electricity from coal. In 2020, it was 19.3%. That’s a massive reduction both in gross terms and in grid mix percentage.

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Morgan Stanley Honored as One of Canada's Top Employers for Young People

Morgan Stanley was named one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2022 by Canada's Top 100 Employers, a Mediacorp Canada Inc. project.

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Environment

Armed With Emerging Technologies and Sustainability Goals, the Water and Wastewater Industry Is Tackling Emissions

Water tends to be a marker of climate crisis, whether by drought or flooding.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Chemours Launches School Partnership Program, ChemFEST

The Chemours Company has launched the Chemours Future of Engineering, Science, Trades and Technology (ChemFEST) school partnership program.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Doing Well by Doing Good: Ways to Give Back to Your Community

With the launch of its 2020 Global Responsibility Report, Erin Richards-Kunkel, senior dir. of Strategic Partnerships and Corp. Social Responsibility at Herbalife Nutrition, shares tips to help find ways to give back this holiday season and beyond

Innovation & Technology

Innovation Beneath Our Feet

The world’s soils are disappearing, which is why farmers are finding ways to work with beneficial bacteria to help crops and entire ecosystems thrive together.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Our Disability Inclusiveness Earns Top Employer Award

In recognition of our commitment to disability inclusiveness, Disability:IN has presented us with the 2020 Employer of the Year Award.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Entergy Recognized As One of America's Most Just Companies

We are proud to be named to the JUST 100 ranking for America’s Most JUST Companies by JUST Capital and CNBC. Entergy ranks in the top 100 companies out of the nearly 1,000 largest publicly traded U.S. companies that were evaluated.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Qurate Retail, Inc. Included in 2022 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index

Qurate Retail, Inc. (“Qurate Retail”) (Nasdaq: QRTEA, QRTEB, QRTEP) today announced that it is one of 418 companies across 45 countries and regions to join the 2022 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI)

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Diversity & Inclusion

How Blackstone LaunchPad Is Empowering Diverse Entrepreneurs

Blackstone LaunchPad was founded in 2008 to empower student entrepreneurs as they develop their professional skills and pursue their ventures. One of LaunchPad’s key goals has been to broaden access to entrepreneurial skills for students of all backgrounds.

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Environment

Tetra Tech's 2021 Year in Review

Tetra Tech’s 21,000 employees positively impact our planet through their work on our projects and in our communities.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Public Comments Overwhelmingly Support US Labor Department Proposal to Allow Environmental, Social and Governance Considerations in Retirement Plans

Public support is overwhelming for the U.S. Department of Labor’s proposed rule addressing the consideration of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria and allowing proxy voting in retirement plans, according to a new report by the Ceres Accelerator for Sustainable Capital Markets, US SIF: The Forum for Sustainable and Responsible Investment, and Environmental Defense Fund.  

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