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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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Environment

Empowering People and the Planet to Thrive With Ellen Jackowski of Mastercard

Ellen Jackowski is Chief  Sustainability Officer at Mastercard, where she is spearheading the integration of the company’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy into the organization.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Srinidhi Aduri’s Volunteering Experience With Fidelity Investments and Common Impact

Srinidhi recognized the vital role of nonprofits in the community and saw an opportunity for professionals like herself to make a meaningful impact by dedicating their skills to nonprofits championing important community causes. 

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Health & Healthcare

Women and Climate: Unpacking the Intersection of Climate, Health and Gender

Dr. Anna van Poucke, Global Head of Healthcare, KPMG International, and Healthcare Senior Partner, KPMG in the Netherlands, and Avery Johnstone, Associate, Global Decarbonization Hub and Global Chair of Leaders 2050, KPMG International, discuss the impact of climate.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Rayonier Explores a Day in the Life of a Forestry Leader

Phillip Smith thought Rayonier would be a quick stop in his career before finding a job closer to his home state of Mississippi. Almost three decades later, he couldn’t be more proud to continue to call himself a Rayonier employee.

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Innovation & Technology

How AI Is Changing the Face of Sustainability

Put simply, AI can help to turn data into actionable insights, helping people and organisations to make more informed choices about business operations. As such, it’s a useful technology when it comes to identifying and driving sustainability initiatives.

Research, Reports & Publications

Griffith Foods Releases 2023 Sustainability Report

Griffith Foods, a family-owned product development company guided by their Purpose of “We Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World”, has released its 2023 Sustainability Report.

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Environment

Compliance Carbon Markets Are the Secret Weapon Against Climate Change

Now, more than ever, your climate commitments are watched and noted by everyone from the workforce to investors to customers. As a result, your organization may be considering programs for its carbon reduction strategy or even full carbon neutrality.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Jazz Pharmaceuticals Honors the Invaluable Contributions of the AAPI Community Within Healthcare and Beyond

We greatly appreciate this opportunity our team had to recognize and honor the invaluable contributions of the AAPI community within healthcare and beyond.

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Innovation & Technology

Sustainable Manure Management for Small Dairy Farms: The Challenges and a Farm Powered® Solution

Manure management is a critical aspect of sustainable agriculture, particularly for smaller dairy farms where resources and space are limited.

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Energy

Baker Tilly’s Insights on How Community Lenders Can Amplify Funding for Clean Energy Projects Using Federal Grant and Tax Credit Programs

How can your organization amplify funding for clean energy projects that create lasting community impact in low-income and disadvantaged communities (LIDAC)?

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

NBCUniversal’s Creative Impact Lab Creates National TV Spot for Challenged Athletes Foundation

The NBCUniversal Creative Impact Lab partnered with the Challenged Athletes foundation (CAF) and nonprofit agency Venice Arts to create an inspiring :30 PSA featuring Team USA Athlete and Paralympic hopeful Derek Loccident.

Innovation & Technology

Biomimicry Institute Announces 2024 Ray of Hope Accelerator Cohort

The Biomimicry Institute has announced 10 startups for their Ray of Hope Accelerator. The accelerator is designed to propel nature-inspired startups towards commercialization through robust training, networking, $15K in non-dilutive funding and over $50K of in-kind services.

Diversity & Inclusion

Celebrating Pride Month at Cadence: A Global Commitment to DEI

June is a time of celebration, reflection, and advocacy for the LGBTQ+ community worldwide. It's a month that commemorates the ongoing pursuit of equal justice under the law for the LGBTQ+ community and celebrates the accomplishments of LGBTQ+ individuals.

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Innovation & Technology

Keysight 2023 Corporate Social Responsibility Report: Purposeful Technology

Keysight helps build a better planet through sustainably-developed electronic measurement solutions that accelerate innovations that change lives, secure the world, and connect people across the globe.

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Environment

How Bovaer® Works: A First-In-Class Methane-Reducing Feed Ingredient

Elanco recently announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has completed its comprehensive, multi-year review of Bovaer® (3-NOP), a first-in-class methane-reducing feed ingredient.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

U.S. Bank Foundation Opportunity Fund Helps Expand Access to Homeownership

For many individuals and families, homeownership is the key to building household wealth that can be passed down to future generations. That’s why creating equitable access to homeownership programs is a cornerstone of the U.S. Bank Foundation* Opportunity Fund**.

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Diversity & Inclusion

BMS Named 2024 Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion in US, UK and Brazil by the Disability Equality Index®

BMS has earned a top score of 100 on the 2024 Disability Equality Index®, naming BMS a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion in the U.S., U.K. and Brazil. BMS has earned this score for the sixth consecutive year in the U.S. and for the first time in the U.K. and Brazil.

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Environment

VIDEO: NPF x Subaru: Diverting Waste, Protecting Parks

For more information, visit: https://www.nationalparks.org/about-foundation/partnerships/corporate-partnerships/subaru.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Sappi Wins PRINT Awards With Its 2023 Holiday Kit

Sappi North America Inc., a leading producer and supplier of diversified paper, packaging products and pulp, announced today its PRINT Awards win for the 2023 Sappi Holiday Kit.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Small Businesses. Big Results. Regions Bank Is Helping South Florida Entrepreneurs – at No Cost

Small-business owners in South Florida have an incredible opportunity to grow their companies by applying for a tuition-free business development program Regions Bank is bringing to Miami for the first time in the program’s history.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Subaru Loves to Care® Initiative Continues With $30,000 Donation to the Cooper Foundation Helping Camden-Based Patients for Third Year in a Row

In a commitment to furthering its partnership with Cooper University Health Care and bolstering essential services for the Camden community, Subaru of America, Inc., has announced its continued support of $30,000 for durable medical equipment and transportation services

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

MetLife 2023 Sustainability Report: Demonstrating Employee Care

MetLife’s commitment to building confident futures energizes colleagues and creates an environment in which everyone feels like they belong and can thrive.

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Environment

Partnering for a Cleaner Port of Long Beach

The Port of Long Beach, California, is collaborating with a tenant on a 24/7 approach to collecting debris in the water.

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Education

University of Houston Students Lighting a Bright Path to the Future

In August 2023, the Baker Hughes Foundation awarded a $100,000 grant to the University of Houston Energy Transition Institute (ETI) to support environmental justice research and workforce development programs.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Here for Good: Merck’s Steadfast Commitment to Health Equity

For Priya Agrawal, health equity has been a lifelong concern and a guiding principle in the work she’s done across industries.

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