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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives | Entergy Corporation

Entergy Supports Environmental Stewardship Program Serving West Jackson

Entergy’s Environmental Initiative Fund is supporting the launch of a Jackson, Mississippi program that addresses two issues at the core of our business – environmental stewardship and workforce development.
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Events, Media & Communications

Tackling Sustainability and Social Impact Issues Through Critical Dialogue at Network Effect: Stamford

Looking for an opportunity to expand your network and join a community of like-minded professionals?

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Sustainable Development Goals

Schneider Electric Sustainability Impact Program Continues Progressing in Q1 2024

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, today announced the 2024 first quarter results of its Schneider Sustainability Impact (SSI) program, alongside financial results.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Trane Technologies Recognized as One of Europe’s Climate Leaders by Financial Times

Trane Technologies has been named to the Financial Times Europe’s Climate Leaders list for the fourth consecutive year. This year’s list recognizes European businesses whose Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions intensity fell the most between 2017 and 2022.

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Research, Reports & Publications

New Benevity Data Shows Companies That Embrace an ‘Impact Mindset’ Are Building Resilience in a Polarized World

New Benevity data shows companies that embrace an ‘impact mindset’ are building resilience in a polarized world

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Research, Reports & Publications

Nature Action 100 Unveils Benchmark Indicators for Assessing Corporate Ambition and Action on Nature

Nature Action 100, the first global investor-led engagement initiative to address nature and biodiversity loss, has revealed a set of benchmark indicators that will be used to assess the nature-related ambition and action of the initiative’s 100 companies.

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Sustainable Development Goals

Energy for a Better Future: Entergy’s Environmental Stewardship

Our climate actions are driving our growth story and preparing us to deliver meaningful environmental, social and economic benefits to everyone we serve, now and in the future.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Leading Industry Publication: Black & Veatch Remains Among Global Critical Infrastructure Leaders as Sustainability, Decarbonization Solutions Drive Growth

The Engineering News-Record’s (ENR) latest “Top 500 Design Firms” Sourcebook again ranks global critical infrastructure solutions provider Black & Veatch among the world’s leaders in power, water and telecommunications as decarbonization, sustainability and resilience.

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Environment

Preservation of Forestland and Natural Resources With U.S. Soy

U.S. Soy farmers are committed not only to producing food, feed and energy to support a healthy society, but also to preserving the planet for future generations. Sustainability is part of the U.S. Soy legacy.

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Sustainable Development Goals

Earth Day 2024: How KFC is Championing Sustainability

As the proud owners of one of the most iconic pieces of packaging in the world – our bucket – there’s no question on where we stand in Planet vs Plastics. For Earth Day, we’re sharing 4 ways KFC is showing up for Team Planet.

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Environment

Arbor Day Foundation’s ‘Canopy Report’ Examines How America Sees Trees

‘The Canopy Report,’ a new consumer report from the Arbor Day Foundation, takes a deep dive into how America sees trees.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Arrow Electronics Supports Next Generation of Inventors Through FIRST® Robotics Competition Sponsorship

More than 1,200 student inventors showcased their creativity and engineering skills in the First® Robotics Colorado Regional Competition, sponsored by Arrow Electronics.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Driving Sustainability Forward: Nichole Jones-Dooley's Eco-Vision at Mary Kay Earns 2023 TxN 20 Honors

Meet Nichole Jones-Dooley, our Plant Manager at our Richard R. Rogers Manufacturing and R&D Facility. Nichole, having over 15 years of experience in cosmetics manufacturing and supply chain management, leads with a focus in sustainability and positive impact.​

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

On Rana Plaza Anniversary, Cascale Members Recommit to Worker Safety

As we commemorate the 11th anniversary of the Rana Plaza tragedy in Bangladesh, where 1,134 workers lost their lives and thousands were injured, Cascale reaffirms its commitment to ensuring workplace safety.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Saint-Gobain Reveals Results of 2024 Sustainable Construction Barometer: An Overview of Sustainable Construction in Canada and Across the World

Initiated last year in 10 countries, the Sustainable Construction Barometer is now based on a quantitative survey of professionals, students, elected representatives, and association members in 22 countries, including Canada. 

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Events, Media & Communications

Living Future 2024 Conference: Compelling Keynote Speakers, Updated Standards, and a New Book

The International Living Future’s annual conference meets in the Southeast for the first time, celebrating the Living Future community, the newest version of the Just program, and a book about the Stanley Center for Peace and Security.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Jason Black's Dedication to Social Impact and Volunteerism at NVIDIA

At NVIDIA, giving back is a big part of the company’s culture. Through their Inspire 365 initiative, NVIDIA empowers employees like Jason Black to turn their passion for giving back into action.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Meet Terrand, the Inspiring Leader Behind the FedEx E-Commerce Learning Lab

Retail businesses need online sales in order to succeed in today’s competitive market. But smaller businesses, especially those owned by women and people of color, often lack the resources or technical know-how to really make a splash in e-commerce.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Build A Case for Investment in Employee Community Engagement With Strong Proof Points

Equip yourself with the proof points you need to demonstrate the benefits of employee community engagement and how it creates significant returns — not just for communities and causes, but for business success and the employees who participate.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Fifth Third’s Kala Gibson, Kevin Lavender Recognized As 2024 Most Influential Executives in Corporate America

Fifth Third Bank’s Kala Gibson, chief corporate responsibility officer, and Kevin P. Lavender, head of commercial banking, have been named to Savoy Magazine’s 2024 Most Influential Executives in Corporate America list.

Innovation & Technology

AI Holds the Key to Resilient Cities

The cities that some 4.4 billion people call home are increasingly at risk of catastrophic climate-driven events.

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Innovation & Technology

T-Mobile Announces $163 Million in Completed Network Upgrades for Arkansas

There’s nothing little about these rocking network upgrades. In a legislative hearing today at the state capitol, T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) announced the completion of a multi-year 5G network investment totaling more than $163 million across Arkansas.

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Environment

Mastercard: When It Comes to Reforestation, One Tree Does Not Fit All

Don’t let the old Johnny Appleseed legend fool you. Planting trees is not simply a matter of haphazardly scattering seeds on the ground.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The Home Depot Wins 2024 Energy Star Retail Partner of the Year for Sustained Excellence

The Home Depot has been recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as 2024 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year for Sustained Excellence. This underscores the company’s unwavering commitment to energy efficiency and environmental stewardship.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

G-20 Members’ Climate Policy Progress Stalls

The world’s largest economies have made limited progress in boosting their decarbonization policies over the past year – a red flag for climate action as the urgency of the crisis ramps up.

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Health & Healthcare

Medical Component Made With Tritan™ Prevents Drug Mixing

Swedish medical technology company CYTO365 and Eastman worked together to create a new medical component for infusion therapy that lowers patient risk.

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