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Innovation & Technology | U.S. Soy

New Documentary Sheds Light on the Surprising Scope of Soy’s Sustainability Benefits

From food to fuel to plastic, soy is making the Earth more sustainable in thousands of surprising ways. In the years ahead, it might even do the same on Mars.
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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

SAIC Sets Company Record by Raising Over $385,000 During Hunger Action Month

SAIC today announced the company raised more than $385,000 to combat food insecurity in America during Hunger Action Month in September – the equivalent of more than 3.8 million meals for those in need.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Health and Safety on the Factory Floor: Q&A With Mike Albright, VP Human Resources of Manufacturing at Gildan

For companies working in the manufacturing space, taking a serious approach to improving employee safety, reducing workplace risks, and creating better, safer working conditions is a must.

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Research, Reports & Publications

78% of People Globally Fear Damage to Earth Amid Worsening Climate and Biodiversity Crisis: Survey

Roughly 78% of people worldwide are concerned about human-caused damage to our planet with the climate and biodiversity crisis, according to the most comprehensive global values survey to date tracking attitudes about climate change and the environment.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Schneider Electric included on Fortune's Annual Change the World List

Schneider Electric has been announced as part of the 2021 Fortune Change the World List, a global ranking of the top 50 companies making positive social or environmental impact through activities integral to their core business strategy and operations.

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Health & Healthcare

Quest Diagnostics to Provide K-12 School COVID-19 Testing in Collaboration with Ginkgo Bioworks to Support Safer Classroom Learning in Texas for New Statewide School Testing Program

Quest Diagnostics recently announced it has formed an agreement with the Texas Department of State Health Services to provide COVID-19 K-12 school testing services to support safer classroom learning throughout the state of Texas.

Innovation & Technology

Meet Barbie the Welder: One Inspiring Maker

Barbie The Welder is a great example of a maker who sees the trades as a gift and an art form. With no formal art training, this self-taught maker and social media sensation has crafted quite the cool career.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Abbott Named One the 100 Best ESG Companies by Investor's Business Daily

Abbott named one of the 100 Best ESG companies by Investor's Business Daily. The List recognizes companies with leading environmental, social and governance ratings and strong stock performance

Health & Healthcare

From Touchless Faucets to CDC-Approved Air Filters, Here's How to Make Your Home 'Healthy'

Working out, eating fruits and veggies and drinking plenty of water are all great ways to improve your health. Another option? Updating your house.

Diversity & Inclusion

Walmart and Walmart.org Increase Access to Educational Opportunities for Black and African Americans

The Walmart.org Center for Racial Equity is announcing a $3 million investment in a set of education grants as part of the $100 million commitment announced last year to address inequity across education, health, finance and criminal justice systems.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Kimberly-Clark Receives US EPA 2021 SmartWay Excellence Award

Kimberly-Clark announced that it was recognized with a 2021 SmartWay® Excellence Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as an industry leader in freight supply chain environmental performance and energy efficiency.

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Sustainable Development Goals

Technology Will Help the Water Industry Address Climate Change, Changing Consumer Demands

In the eyes of U.S. water and wastewater sector stakeholders, aging infrastructure, aging workforce and intensifying natural disasters are the top challenges facing the water and wastewater industry in 2021

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Diversity & Inclusion

How Diverse Voices at 3M Are Changing the Landscape of Corporate Philanthropy and Work Culture

The role individuals play within a company can enact change. But when you share that role with an entire network of people, the work of advancing social justice and racial equity starts to make wider systemic change.

Environment

Addressing Ecological and Coastal Protection in the Gulf Region

When it comes to planning for climate change and protecting our communities, there are a few regions that are more vulnerable than the rest.

Environment

Supercomputing Puts Elusive Clean Energy Source Within Reach

Ocean waves could change the global energy game. Jonathan Fievez, CEO of Carnegie Clean Energy, talks about one of the planet’s biggest, most elusive sources of renewable, clean energy and how the company is using supercomputing to solve the challenges in capturing it.

Research, Reports & Publications

Vistra Leading in Climate Advocacy Efforts

Vistra is a founding member of the Climate Leadership Council and its advocacy arm, Americans for Carbon Dividends.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

“Leadership and Vision” Led to Fifth Third's Carmichael Being Named 2021 Responsible CEO of the Year

Driven by Carmichael’s leadership and vision, Fifth Third Bank in 2016 made a five-year commitment to invest $32 billion in the communities it serves. Five years later, the Bank exceeded that commitment by 30% by delivering $41.6 billion.

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Environment

'There Is No Time to Waste': Dozens of Companies, Investors Urge Congress to Act Now on Climate

More than 160 investors and companies of all sizes are urging U.S. lawmakers to approve critical climate investments and policies in two major legislative packages pending in U.S. Congress

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

“Disasters All Have the Same Backbone”

T‑Mobile Senior Disaster Recovery Manager Becky Romero keeps evolving the company’s response to challenges during hurricanes, wildfires and even a pandemic — because at any point, any of us could be affected.

Health & Healthcare

Closing Gaps and Restoring Trust: Building on UNGA76 to Strengthen Global Health Systems

During the 76th United Nations (UN) General Assembly, Takeda’s Global CSR Program hosted a panel discussion to discuss why health systems strengthening (HSS) is more important than ever. Panelists dove into what HSS looks like in practice and why it’s so critical today.

Health & Healthcare

ViacomCBS: Our Response to COVID-19

COVID-19 continues to have devastating effects on the world & has directly impacted our employees, partners and audiences. Throughout the pandemic, we’ve sought ways to partner with communities, support audiences & empower employees to lend a hand.

Diversity & Inclusion

Enbridge ESG Forum 2021: Diversity

At Enbridge, we believe that diversity drives innovation, shapes better decisions, and builds resiliency. With a workforce that more closely reflects the communities around us, we can strengthen relationships and trust.

Environment

EarthX Hosted U.S.-Mexico Hunting and Conservation Forum in Honor of Half-Earth Day®

International environmental nonprofit EarthX, founded by environmentalist Trammell S. Crow, convened leading authorities in wildlife conservation from Mexico and the United States for the Half-Earth Day® Hunting and Conservation Forum

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Environment

San Vicente Redwoods Marks 10 Years As a “Living Laboratory” for Wildfire Resilience, Wildlife Protection and Ecosystem Restoration

San Vicente Redwoods Marks 10 Years as a “Living Laboratory” for Wildfire Resilience, Wildlife Protection and Ecosystem Restoration

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The Home Depot Wins 3 Environmental Protection Agency Awards

The Home Depot was honored with three Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Awards that reflect the company’s commitment to sustainable business practices.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Franklin Templeton Wins Diversity Award From Fund Intelligence

Franklin Templeton’s diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts were recognized when the company received the inaugural Best DEI Initiative of the Year Award at Fund Intelligence’s Mutual Fund Industry and ETF Awards.

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