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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

ScottsMiracle-Gro

Research, Reports & Publications

American Workforce Burnout Reaches Tipping Point

Aflac Incorporated

Events, Media & Communications

An Actionable Roadmap To Streamline Your Sustainability Strategy Webinar Series

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Abbott and Partners Going Beyond Disaster Relief to Disaster Resilience

Abbott and Feeding America provide nutrition disaster relief packs to local food banks in areas at risk of hurricanes, including Florida, Louisiana, Puerto Rico and Texas.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KeyBank Provides $64.7 Million of Financing for New Affordable Housing in Salt Lake City

KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment (CDLI) provided $16.6 million in low income housing tax credit equity (state and federal), a $21.3 million construction loan and $6.3 million taxable equity bridge for the construction of Silos Apartments.

Sustainable Development Goals

Paris 2024: Setting New Standards in Sustainable and Inclusive Sport Events

The Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024 have established new, and elevated existing, international standards in economic, social and environmental sustainability, which look set to transform the future of global sporting events.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

Human Rights Across Hershey’s Value Chain

We believe our presence in the communities where we operate is vital. The diverse, exceptional individuals within Hershey and those engaged in our value chain are pivotal to the enduring success of our company.

Research, Reports & Publications

Logitech Reports Carbon Reduction Progress in FY24 Impact Report

Logitech International (SIX: LOGN) (Nasdaq: LOGI) published its annual Fiscal Year 2024 Impact Report detailing the Company’s progress toward its sustainability ambition.

Education

New IBM SkillsBuild Cybersecurity and Data Analytics Certificates To Be Deployed in Community College Systems Across Alabama, California Bay Area, Colorado and Louisiana

IBM (NYSE: IBM) today unveiled two new IBM SkillsBuild certificates in cybersecurity and data analytics, which have been piloted and designed with community colleges.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Cadence Harvests Leafcutter Bees at the Bis-BEE Campus

As featured in the Cadence 2022 Environmental, Social, and Governance Report (Page 61), the #nm-foodshed is a volunteer initiative that was founded by Cadence Molecular Sciences employee, Laura Ward.

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Diversity & Inclusion

AEG Hosts Networking Night To Facilitate Procurement Opportunities for Los Angeles-Based BIPOC, Women and Minority-Owned Businesses

Underscoring its commitment to economic inclusion, AEG hosted a game night at L.A. LIVE that brought together more than 60 women and minority-owned businesses for a chance to secure procurement opportunities with Los Angeles-based corporations

Social Impact & Volunteering

Empowering a Purpose-Driven Workforce Through Volunteerism: A Skills-Based Perspective 

Millennials and Gen Zs are increasingly driving the demand for greater social impact in today’s workforce. According to a 2024 Deloitte Report of over 22,841 respondents across 44 countries, 86% of Gen Z and 89% of Millennials say having a sense of purpose is important.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Upholding Integrity: International Paper's Commitment to Ethics, Human Rights, and Responsible Conduct

The International Paper Code of Conduct serves as a compass for how we conduct ourselves and helps us successfully navigate ethical challenges as they arise.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Women Business Owners Lead With Passion and Optimism for Success

Passion, collaboration and community are key to running a successful business. That’s according to a recent survey of women business leaders as part of PNC’s bi-annual Economic Outlook Survey.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Leaning on Mentors: Meet Aisha Rashid

To succeed on my team, it’s important to have clear communication, set goals, and celebrate wins. I highly encourage others to push themselves and step out of their comfort zone. You never know what you're capable of until you try something new.

Events, Media & Communications

About Nature-Related Disclosures: Is Your Firm Ready?

Ever notice how often you’ve referred to “Mother Nature,” likely meaning the natural world, or certain weather conditions, or the guiding force of natural things, or even the mythical creator of our home, “Mother Earth.”

Responsible Production & Consumption

Pioneering Sustainability: Creative Technologies Secures Prestigious SCS-007 Certification for Lab-Grown Diamonds

Creative Diam proudly announced that its growing division, Creative Technologies, has achieved the esteemed SCS-007 Diamond Producer Certification for laboratory grown diamonds at its Surat, Gujarat, India facility, from third-party certifier SCS Global Services.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Bristol Myers Squibb's Commitment to Environment, Social and Governance: Our Progress & Aspirational Goals

At BMS, we understand that the future of our company, employees, communities, and the planet are inextricably linked. Our passion for making an impact extends beyond the discovery, development and delivery of innovative medicines that help patients prevail over serious diseases.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

U.S. Bank and Project Destined Launch Access To Ascend Bridge Program

The U.S. Bank Access to Ascend Bridge Program is designed to teach students about commercial real estate investment, tax equity products and finance through case studies, specialized workshops, virtual and in-classroom training, and site visits to the U.S. Bank headquarters.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

Tork Partners With Wells Fargo Center To Deliver a Superior Arena Experience Through Sustainable Hygiene Management

Wells Fargo Center and Tork®, an Essity brand, announced a formal partnership to enhance sustainability, efficiency and overall fan experience through innovative hygiene solutions. Following the recent $400 million renovation to Wells Fargo Center.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Otis Brazil Factory Receives ISO 45001 Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems Certification

Otis Brazil’s factory in São Bernardo do Campo recently received its ISO 45001 certification, an international standard that specifies the requirements and good practices for effective occupational health and safety management systems.

Innovation & Technology

Per Scholas Expands Tech Training to Kansas City Region

National tech training nonprofit Per Scholas launches its new campus in Kansas City, joining Great Jobs KC, the leading workforce development program in Kansas City, to provide holistic information technology training and career development opportunities.

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Environment

Keep America Beautiful® Selects Carol Cone ON PURPOSE As Agency Partner for the Greatest American Cleanup™

Launching today, the Greatest American Cleanup will culminate with America’s 250th birthday in 2026, engaging citizens, companies, and communities to create a cleaner, greener, and more beautiful America.

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Innovation & Technology

Generative AI and Change Management: Baker Tilly’s Insights on Preparing Your Workforce

As organizations strive to stay ahead in an increasingly competitive market, leveraging generative artificial intelligence (AI) can offer unprecedented opportunities to streamline workflows and seamlessly connect data points.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Mastercard: Wage Digitalization: A Path to Accelerating Financial Health for Garment Workers

Across the garment sector, women take on demanding roles with a dual purpose: to sustain their families today and lay the groundwork for a secure tomorrow.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

We, Sofidel. Food Stories, the Dishes That Tell Our Story

Welcome to the behind-the-scenes look at the making of the Sofidel 2024 calendar, “We, Sofidel – Food Stories. The Dishes that Tell our Story”.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Qurate Retail Group Releases 2023 Global Contribution Summary

Qurate Retail Group generated $33.8+ million for more than 1,423 charities worldwide according to its newly released 2023 Global Contribution Summary.

Green Infrastructure

Paris 2024 Models a New Sustainable Urban Vision

Take a stroll around the more than 30 venues of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 and one thing is apparent: most of them look familiar. That’s because most Paris 2024 venues were built long before the city’s candidature to host the Games.

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    CARE Women’s Economic Justice works to increase women’s wealth by changing the system.

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