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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.

Environment

Investors Pushing the Drive to Net Zero -- Ninety One Publishes Second Edition of the Planetary Pulse Survey, Investing for a Carbon Free World: What Investors Want

Ninety One has published the second edition of the Planetary Pulse survey, Investing for a Carbon Free World: What Investors Want.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

Ralph Lauren and Dow Open-Source New Process to Transform How the Fashion Industry Dyes Cotton

Dow and Ralph Lauren Corporation today released a detailed manual on how to dye cotton more sustainably and more effectively than ever before using ECOFAST™ Pure Sustainable Textile Treatment.

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Health & Healthcare

Healthy Climate, Healthy Lives: Advancing Strategic Collaborations

As a company that cares deeply about human health, we recognize the importance of addressing the impacts of the climate crisis on our collective wellbeing and advancing diversity, equity and inclusion.

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Diversity & Inclusion

M·A·C Sponsors 2021 National Trans Visibility March

Since inception, M∙A∙C Cosmetics has stood for All Ages, All Races and All Genders. Continuing its legacy of support, M∙A∙C was a proud sponsor of the 2021 National Trans Visibility March which occurred in Orlando, Florida on Saturday, October 9th.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Carnival Corporation Named by Forbes As One of World's Best Employers

Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL;NYSE: CUK), the world’s largest cruise company, announced it has been named as one of the World’s Best Employers of 2021 by Forbes, a leading source of business news worldwide.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Goldtree Mill and Independent Smallholders Attain Certified Sustainable Palm Oil in Sierra Leone

Goldtree S.L. Ltd is happy to announce that, as of the 13th of July, our operations have achieved certification to the acclaimed Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) from internationally recognized third-party certification body SCS Global Services (SCS).

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Events, Media & Communications

Webinar: United Airlines, ArcelorMittal and Bank of America on the Blueprint for Decarbonizing Industry

Have you had chance to sign up to Reuters Events’ exclusive webinar on Making the Impossible Possible: The Blueprint for Decarbonizing Industry?

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Fifth Third Announces $180 Million Neighborhood Investment Program in Collaboration with Enterprise Community Partners to Accelerate Revitalization of Nine Communities

Fifth Third Bank and Enterprise Community Partners have launched a $180 million neighborhood program to accelerate revitalization in nine key majority-Black communities across seven states that have experienced disinvestment.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Tetra Pak Expands Production of Plant-Based Coatings for Aseptic Cartons to North America

As demand for sustainable packaging continues to grow, Tetra Pak has expanded production of aseptic cartons made with sugarcane-based polyethylene coatings. The cartons will come with a plant-based cap, also derived from sugarcane.

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Energy

The Road to Net Zero Is Paved With Emerging Technologies

Countries and companies must undertake aggressive decarbonization measures if they hope to align with the Paris Agreement and limit global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

[Webinar] Realtalk With Realized Worth: Why Your Employee Volunteers Are Bored.

Join the first episode of RealTalk with Realized Worth to discover why your employee volunteers are bored and what you can do about it. Register here!

Health & Healthcare

Aflac Sickle Cell Awareness with Jordin Sparks

Jordin Sparks is best known as the youngest winner on American Idol and multi-platinum hit songs like Battlefield and No Air.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Black & Veatch Reaffirms Commitment to Stamping Out Bribery, Corruption

Recognizing that transparency is absolutely critical to protecting its reputation as a global engineering leader, Black & Veatch is proud to announce that it has satisfactorily accomplished its second flawless annual ISO 37001 certification renewal – the international standard for anti-bribery business management systems – for its office in Jakarta, Indonesia.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Seeing the World Differently: Marilyn Swinney of Principal Financial Group

Marilyn Swinney is familiar with feeling like an outsider, just for being who she is. More than 20 years ago — after graduating from the University of Manchester in England with a textile technology degree — Swinney made the selection process for a graduate production manager rol

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Measuring Business Sustainability Performance. How Does North America Compare in Sustainability Performance?

Explore insights from global supply chain ratings based on data derived from more than 46,000 companies assessed between 2016 and 2020. Get Your Insights on Business Sustainability Performance.

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Health & Healthcare

Humans, Animals and the Environment - Our Health Is All Connected

Why the One Health approach is important now more than ever.

Innovation & Technology

The Smart Farming Revolution

Everyone has their own idea of what life on a farm looks like — and many people might be surprised by how different agriculture is compared to what they imagine.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Timberland Brings Greenstride™ Eco-innovation to FW21 Boots

Timberland is on a mission to inspire and equip a new generation to step outside and move the world forward. For FW21, the brand furthers its commitment to a greener future by bringing one of its most eco-conscious experiences ever to boots.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Ericsson Signs USD 2 Billion Sustainability-Linked Revolving Credit Facility

Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) has signed a USD 2 billion sustainability-linked revolving credit facility, renewing an undrawn USD 2 billion credit facility signed in 2013.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

Ralph Lauren and Dow Open-Source New Process to Transform How the Fashion Industry Dyes Cotton

Dow and Ralph Lauren Corporation today released a detailed manual on how to dye cotton more sustainably and more effectively than ever before using ECOFAST™ Pure Sustainable Textile Treatment.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Trane Technologies' Thermo King® Advancer Awarded Project Excellence Award From the Project Management Institute

Thermo King®, a leader in transport temperature control solutions and a brand of Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT), was awarded the global Project Excellence Award from the Project Management Institute (PMI) for launching Advancer - a disruptive re-imagining of the trailer refrigeration unit.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

2021 C.K. Prahalad Award for Global Business Sustainability Leadership Honors Team of Executive Leaders From Microsoft and Douglas M. Baker Jr., Board Chairman and Former CEO of Ecolab

CEF presented the 2021 C.K. Prahalad Award in two categories

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

AccountAbility Awarded 'Best ESG Strategy Development Partner - Global 2021'

AccountAbility awarded ‘Best ESG Strategy Development Partner - Global 2021’ By Capital Finance International Magazine (CFI.co)

Research, Reports & Publications

JetBlue Releases Annual Social Impact and Environmental Social Governance Reports Showcasing Its Progress in Helping to Create a Kinder and Cleaner World

In 2020, JetBlue's mission to inspire humanity became more important than ever with efforts focused on customer and crewmember safety, supporting STEM education and reimagining diversity, equity and inclusion.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

Hershey's Palm Oil Scorecard

Hershey is committed to a traceable and sustainable palm oil supply chain with no deforestation, no peatland development and no exploitation of workers.

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