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Environment | Medtronic

Healing People and Planet: 3 Things You Need to Know About This Shared Innovation Challenge

When you think about healthcare technology, you may imagine the pacemaker assisting your dad’s ailing heart or the pulse oximeter placed on your finger during your annual physical exam. You probably don’t think about the energy or resources required to manufacture those products.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

ScottsMiracle-Gro 2024 Corporate Responsibility Report: Giving Waste New Life

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Research, Reports & Publications

American Workforce Burnout Reaches Tipping Point

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Events, Media & Communications

An Actionable Roadmap To Streamline Your Sustainability Strategy Webinar Series

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

AEG’s Kami Stoianov Recognized As a 2024 Game Changer by Sports Business Journal

Kami Stoianov, Vice President, Partner Activation, Global Partnerships, AEG, has been named to Sports Business Journal’s (SBJ) prestigious Game Changers: Women in Sports Business 2024 Class.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Celebrating a Milestone of Support: Over $2 Million in Aid Provided to 1,000+ KFC Team Members in Times of Need

We’re excited to share that our Hardship Assistance program has reached an incredible milestone: awarding over $2 million in aid to more than 1,000 KFC team members during times of need.

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Environment

Veolia North America Helps Customers Avoid 430 Kilotons of CO2

We empower cities and industries to embrace a sustainable future by revolutionizing energy efficiency, fostering renewable alternatives to fossil fuels and promoting climate mitigation strategies.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

T-Mobile Customers Calling 988 for Mental Health Support Will Now Be Routed to Local Crisis Centers

T-Mobile continues to lead the wireless industry in taking steps to get customers access to the mental health support they need, continuing the important focus of Suicide Prevention Month into the future.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Allowing Yourself To Be Taught: Meet Kevin F Burton

My career journey has been an interesting ride. I was hired for a role on the Customer Development Team (CDT). Coming into GoDaddy, I didn't have any real tech experience. Though the process has been challenging, I have had confidence in myself to stay "locked in".

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Environment

PotlatchDeltic’s Timberlands Environmental Management System

PotlatchDeltic utilizes a comprehensive timberland environmental management system (EMS) which focuses on continual improvement in achieving our sustainable forest management objectives.

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Innovation & Technology

SAP and Ambipar Unveil Net Zero as a Service

SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) announced a partnership with Ambipar (B3: AMBP3; NYSE: AMBI), a global leader in environmental solutions with operations in 40 countries, to bring Net Zero as a Service to customers and support the fight against climate change.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Lynda Clemmons Reflects on the Latest Chapter in Our Sustainability Story

Looking back on my first nine months as Chief Sustainability Officer for NRG, I am filled with hope and excitement. I feel honored to have joined a sustainability program with such a strong legacy.

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Education

Cisco and BT Partner To Upskill Ukrainian Refugees in Ireland

BT and Cisco have been in a strategic partnership since 1990, focusing on delivering a wide range of network, communications, and IT solutions to businesses both nationally and globally.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Baker Tilly Empowers Communities With the Extra Impact Grant

The Baker Tilly Foundation is thrilled to announce this year’s recipients of the Stewardship Week Extra Impact Grant.

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Events, Media & Communications

Cascale Supports ReThink Hong Kong

This month, Cascale was a Supporting Organisation of the ReThink Sustainable Business Forum & Solutions Expo in Hong Kong.

Innovation & Technology

How to Partner With Impact Start-Ups for Innovation

In this episode of ESG Talk, Sara Kappelmark, Co-CEO of Norrsken Foundation, and host Mandi McReynolds explore how startups are driving transformative change across industries. Sara shares insights from the foundation’s 2024 Impact 100 list, highlighting groundbreaking solutions.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CBRE Named to Indeed's Work Wellbeing 100

CBRE has been named to Indeed’s Work Wellbeing 100 Index, which recognizes top companies with work cultures that attract, nurture, and retain talent. CBRE was the only commercial real estate company to make the list.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Entergy New Orleans Donates $383,000 To Help Vulnerable Customers “Beat the Heat”

This summer, Entergy New Orleans provided $383,025.25 through its “Beat the Heat” program focused on helping its low-income customers and communities stay cool and pay their bills throughout the summer.

Research, Reports & Publications

Public Research for Climate Action

In the leadup to Climate Week NYC, Biodiversity COP16, and COP29, BNEF is publishing a number of public reports to help guide conversations around energy, transport, industry, biodiversity, policy and finance.

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Diversity & Inclusion

PNC 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report: Fostering and Expanding an Inclusive Culture

PNC’s growth and success are tied to its ability to attract and retain talent who can innovate products and connect with an increasingly diverse customer base.

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Events, Media & Communications

Duke Energy Anticipates Widespread Damage, Extended Outages; Encourages Customers To Prioritize Safety

As Hurricane Helene makes landfall in Florida later today, Duke Energy Florida is reminding customers that the company has 8,000 workers, including nearly 4,000 in The Villages in Central Florida, ready to respond to widespread power outages as soon as conditions allow.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

FedEx and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Celebrate a Dozen Years of Purple Eagle Honorees

Chocolate milk, chocolate chip cookies, and filling up the piggy bank he plans on donating to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® are some of the favorite things of 2024 Purple Eagle honoree, Micah.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

Regency Centers Volunteers Lift Jacksonville at Annual Community Day

Regency Centers recently participated in the Jacksonville Jaguars second Annual Community Day alongside other local partners.

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Energy

Nasdaq Survey Report: 2024 Global Net Zero Pulse

Review the results from a survey that primarily polled corporate carbon credit buyers, who share insight into how the market for durable carbon removal credits has changed over the past year and the role carbon credits play in net zero strategies.

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Diversity & Inclusion

The Spirit of Bacardi: Using Culture To Lift a Legacy

For Jessica Merz, vice president of global corporate communications at Bacardi, nurturing this culture is not just a priority; it’s the foundation upon which the company’s recent success has been built.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CSRHub Launches ESG Roadmap – a Guide to ESG Ratings Improvement

CSRHub is excited to announce the launch of its new product, the CSRHub ESG Roadmap. This benchmarking and stakeholder diagnostic takes minutes to prepare, saving companies resources and providing business intelligence for sustainable growth.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Albertsons Companies Honors Hispanic Heritage Month With Festival Salvadoreñisimo and Dale City Fiesta

Albertsons Companies is commemorating Hispanic Heritage Month through a series of festive activities, including participation in the 19th annual Festival Salvadoreñisimo in Gaithersburg, MD and a lively in-store fiesta at Safeway in Dale City, VA.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

Dow Introduces Its First Bio-Circular Attributed Product for Carpet Tile Backing

Dow (NYSE: DOW) announced the introduction of its first bio-circular product* for the flooring industry, an addition to the ENGAGE™ REN Polyolefin Elastomers (POE) product portfolio.

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Education

New Beginnings: Delmarva Power Honors Workforce Development Graduates

Workforce develops remains a big part of our commitment to the communities we serve and recently, 34 students graduated from our three workforce development program cohorts.

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