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Innovation & Technology | Keysight Technologies

Collaborative Synergy: The Key to Unlocking 6G’s Potential

As we stand on the brink of the next phase in wireless technology evolution, 6G promises to transform how we connect the digital and physical worlds.

Research, Reports & Publications

Momentum Builds Towards Historic Dakar 2026 YOG

International Olympic Committee

Responsible Production & Consumption

Toxic Release Inventory Reporting: A Q&A With Kara and Friends

Antea Group

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Beets, Basketball and Mid-Bore Engines

Cummins Inc

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Sustainable Development Goals

Owens Corning 2030 Goals: Expanding Our Product Handprint

Product Handprint Aspiration: Offer the most recognized and preferred products for sustainability.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Truist Foundation Awards $1 Million Grant for Transportation Center at Trident Tech

The Truist Foundation has awarded the Trident Technical College Foundation a $1 million grant to support the college’s effort to create the Truist Transportation and Logistics Center on the college’s Berkeley Campus in Moncks Corner.

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Health & Healthcare

Simon Achieves WELL Health-Safety Rating

Simon announced today its achievement of the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI)’s WELL Health-Safety Rating for Facility Operations and Management for over 200 properties in the company’s portfolio. As a leader in the retail sector...

Environment

Cerro Verde, a Freeport-McMoRan Company, Lauded for Commitment to Guanaco Conservation

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Diversity & Inclusion

New Catalyst Report Shows Committed Companies are Advancing More Women to Leadership Roles

According to a new Catalyst Report, “Towards a More Equitable Future: The Catalyst CEO Champions For Change”, more than 70 global CEOs are elevating more women in leadership positions. Rockwell Automation is proud to be a part of this effort.

Black & Veatch

Innovation & Technology

Black & Veatch Sells Data Analytics Solutions Leader Atonix Digital™

As demand for innovative, scalable asset performance management (APM) platforms rises, Black & Veatch has sold Atonix Digital™ LLC, a software company focused on operational intelligence for resource intensive industries to the management...

PepsiCo

Environment

PepsiCo Doubles Down on Climate Goal and Pledges Net-Zero Emissions by 2040

PepsiCo, Inc. (NASDAQ:PEP) today announced plans to more than double its science-based climate goal, targeting a reduction of absolute greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across its value chain by more than 40% by 2030.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

MENTOR National Announces 2021 Excellence in Mentoring Honorees

MENTOR National, an organization dedicated to unifying mentoring across the nation, today announced this year’s honorees of the annual Excellence in Mentoring awards.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

2021 CSR and Sustainability Conferences Guide

The go-to guide for CSR and sustainability professionals has arrived! The Realized Worth 2021 Conference Guide showcases conferences from around the world that are rich with industry expertise, fresh takes, challenging topics, and great speakers.

Diversity & Inclusion

Watch: Scotiabank Launches ScotiaRISE to Help Build Economic Resilience; Foster Stronger Households and Communities

Through ScotiaRISE, Scotiabank will support programs and partner with organizations that provide the tools people need to improve their education and employment prospects, adapt to changing circumstances, and increase financial success.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Three GRI Standards Come Into Effect for Sustainability Reports in 2021

Companies disclosing their impacts through the world’s most widely used sustainability reporting standards are to adhere to three new and updated standards, for reports they publish from this year onward.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Certification Standard for Sustainable Diamonds

SCS Standards announced today that its groundbreaking Certification Standard for Sustainable Diamonds (SCS 007) is now entering a 60-day public consultation phase, on the path to finalization this spring.

PYXERA Global

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Reimagining Community Health Systems Challenge Connects Underserved Areas To Telehealth Services

If there is a central message to be gleaned from the COVID-19 pandemic, it is that we are all in this together—a simple truth that forms the bedrock of PYXERA Global’s “Reimagine Series” of Challenges that turn problems exposed by the pandemic into opportunities to strengthen society.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

WSP USA Launches New Climate, Resilience & Sustainability Business

WSP USA, a leading professional services consultancy, announced the new Climate, Resilience & Sustainability business line to partner with companies, government agencies and communities across the U.S. to solve the dynamic challenges of equitable climate mitigation, asset and infrastructure adaptation and emergency management.

Environment

The High Stake Race for Climate

It’s a good moment to take stock of our efforts to fight the world’s climate crisis: WBCSD calls on business and governments to “double down” on their commitments to implementing bold, sustained climate action.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

CNH Industrial's Month of Hope

CNH Industrial N.V. recently held its annual Month of Hope in support of the American Cancer Society’s Hope Lodge Program.

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Innovation & Technology

WFB (Bus), Anyone? T‑Mobile Turns Red Rose Transit Buses into Free Wi‑Fi Hubs for Lancaster, PA Riders

T-Mobile is America’s 5G leader, delivering 5G speeds in more places with the first and largest nationwide 5G network, and laying the groundwork for improved, more robust emergency communications across the country.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Lenovo 2020 Diversity and Inclusion Report: Female and Minority Executive Representation on the Rise As the Company Welcomes a New Chief Diversity Officer in 2021

Lenovo shares its 2020 Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) Report, highlighting its annual snapshot of workforce demographics, hiring and attrition data, and a recap of the diversity and inclusion highlights of the past year.

Diversity & Inclusion

Medtronic: Equity and Opportunity for All

In September, we partnered with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund on a multi-year plan to build and foster stronger relationships with Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and bring more diverse talent into our leadership pipeline

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Magic of Storytelling 2021

Disney announces its ninth annual 2021 Magic of Storytelling campaign to cultivate the next generation of storytellers.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Alexion Ranked #1 Biotech Company for Lowest ESG Risk by Sustainalytics

Since 2018, Alexion has regularly engaged with a variety of external organizations to validate and evaluate our commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility (i.e., ESG). Sustainalytics, an organization that is one of the most...

Sea Change Radio

Media & Communications

Jim Furnish + Kate Sheppard on the Last Frontier

According to the State of Alaska website, the state’s name derives from the Aleut alyeska, meaning “great land.” Today on Sea Change Radio we talk about The Last Frontier, and some of the threats to its greatness.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Ceres Joins Lawmakers, Businesses and Majority of Americans Demanding the Impeachment of Donald Trump

Ceres joins congressional lawmakers on both sides of the aisles and hundreds of business and investment leaders, trade associations, and advocacy organizations who are demanding that Donald Trump be impeached and removed from office

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

DialogueDirect Awarded Real Leaders® 150 Top Impact Companies of 2021

DialogueDirect is honored to be selected as one of the top 150 global organizations empowering positive social or environmental change.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Arcos Dorados' “Gran Día” Donated More Than USD 5 Million in 2020 to Support Several Social Organizations in Latin America and the Caribbean

Despite the global context and with the adjustments needed to comply with the new normality, the solidarity campaign that donates proceeds from Big Mac sales to support dozens of institutions and projects exceeded by far the established goals.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Subaru Love Promise: Community
    Subaru is dedicated to supporting those who need it the most in our communities. From donating food to Feeding America, providing essential items to...

  2. Products We Sell
    At your neighborhood Albertsons Companies stores, you’ll find a growing selection of foods and household items under brands we created with your...

  3. Building a Sustainable Future | Decarbonizing the Built Environment
    The building sector accounts for nearly 40% of carbon emissions and nearly 50% of the consumption of natural resources. The industry stands at a...

  4. Environmental Sustainability
    As sustainability leaders, we implement our sustainability strategy across all company activities along the entire value chain, from raw materials to...

  5. FedEx | Delivering for Good
    Doing what we do best for those who need it most. When disaster strikes, and there’s not a moment to lose, our people mobilize the FedEx global fleet...

  6. Key Supports Affordable Housing
    KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment helps fulfill Key’s purpose to help clients and communities thrive by financing projects that...

  7. AEG's Commitment to Sustainable Operations
    AEG's sustainability initiatives are designed to reduce our consumption of the planet’s limited resources. Through our comprehensive sustainability...

  8. Key Supports Affordable Housing
    KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment helps fulfill Key’s purpose to help clients and communities thrive by financing projects that...

  9. Planet We Share
    Great food isn’t possible without a healthy planet. We’re committed to reducing our carbon footprint and nurturing the environment. As part of our...

  10. Environmental Sustainability
    As sustainability leaders, we implement our sustainability strategy across all company activities along the entire value chain, from raw materials to...

  11. Aflac Voices
    Hear from Aflac’s senior leaders and subject matter experts about industry trends and more.

  12. KeyBank's Community Investment
    In states where Key has a presence, there are approximately 1.7 million low- to moderate-income (LMI) households. Many LMI individuals don’t have bank...

  13. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...

  14. AEG's Commitment to Social Impact and Volunteerism
    AEG embraces its responsibility to enrich the lives of people in the communities around the world where we do business, and to use business to create...

  15. Kingfisher Around the World
    The SCS Kingfisher certification mark is showing up on an increasing number of products around the world. It differentiates companies that are making...