News by subject: Corporate Social Responsibility

American Eagle Outfitters, Inc. today released its second environmental (Planet), social (People) and governance (Practices) report detailing progress made through the company's Building a Better World strategy. AEO also announced new sustainability...

The Western Union Foundation today announced Prosperity Beyond Borders, its new social impact commitment to drive $500 million in aggregate wage gains for people who currently lack access to economic mobility. Prosperity Beyond Borders is a...

Hexion announced today that EcoVadis awarded gold medal status to Hexion VAD B.V. for its sustainability commitment and results, placing it in the top four percent of all companies assessed by EcoVadis. Hexion VAD B.V, which is a subsidiary of...

Powering AstraZeneca's transition to net zero, the Company has agreed a 15-year partnership with Future Biogas to establish the UK's first unsubsidised industrial-scale supply of biomethane gas, and is investing in major energy efficiencies in its...

Molpus has expanded the Molpus Woodlands Group Annual Scholarship Program to help bring further diversity to the forestry management profession. Through a partnership with five new universities, the expansion is increasing Molpus's program to ten...

Sammons® Financial Group, Inc. announced the results of its annual Community Outreach Program. The initiative, started in 2018, empowers employees to nominate their favorite local charities each spring. The employees who choose to make nominations...

Pulsora (formerly known as pulsESG), the all-in-one platform for enterprise sustainability management, today announced a $20 million Series A round. The round was led by Galvanize Climate Solutions, with participation from Carica Sustainable...

Allstate and the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) are recognizing 22 student-athletes and one head coach for exemplary community impact by naming them to the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team ®. One player, Blake Corum, a running back at...

United Therapeutics Corporation , a public benefit corporation (PBC), today announced the release of its 2023 Corporate Responsibility and Public Benefit Report covering its 2022 progress toward its public benefit goals and objectives and summarizing...

Today, Impact Studio 2023, a free online event presented by Submittable, announced the agenda and full speaker lineup for the event taking place on September 27, 2023. Impact Studio gathers executives from Microsoft, Hewlett Packard Enterprise,...

Pure Earth, an international nonprofit organization that leads in global toxic pollution identification and cleanup, announces findings from its global Rapid Market Screening (RMS) study of sources of lead contamination in more than 5,000 samples of...

Applied Industrial Technologies today announced the release of its Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Report for 2023. The Report details the Company's progress and initiatives across its ESG focus areas and solutions, aimed at advancing...

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration formally honored Cintas Corporation's First Aid & Safety Division Locations in Elk Grove Village, IL and Woodridge, IL as VPP Star certified locations on Friday. The VPP Star program was created by...

AGCO Agriculture Foundation (the "Foundation") a private foundation with the vision to prevent and relieve hunger through sustainable agricultural development, today announced the launch of its refined Call for Applications for Grant ("CAG") 2023 for...

Alcoa Foundation today announced that is has named Caroline Rossignol as its new President. Alcoa Foundation invests in communities around the world where Alcoa Corporation has a presence. The Foundation contributes to programs that protect and...

Kyndryl , the world's largest IT infrastructure services provider, today released its first Corporate Citizenship Report. The report provides details on the company's progress across three pillars ? the Environment, Our People and Communities, and...

Cintas Corporation has been named to 2023 Forbes' Global 2000 list, which ranks the largest companies in the world. In 2023, Cintas was ranked No. 884 on the Global 2000 list, rising from No. 976 in 2022. To determine its Global 2000 ranking,...

Oklo Inc. ("Oklo" or the "Company"), an advanced fission technology and nuclear fuel recycling company, has appointed R Craig Bealmear as Chief Financial Officer. Bealmear brings extensive experience from the renewable and downstream energy sectors....

Vontier Corporation a leading global provider of critical technologies and solutions to connect, manage, and scale the mobility ecosystem, announced today the release of its 2023 Sustainability Report, which highlights important milestones the...

The 10th Annual Kenai Classic Roundtable sponsored by Yamaha Rightwaterstm included a robust discussion on the possible effect Offshore Wind (OSW) could have on fishery management and access, led by Andy Lipsky, Offshore Wind Program Lead, NOAA®...

RepRisk, the leading ESG data science company, empowers the iSTOXX APG Real Estate CRREM-aligned Responsible Investment Index series launched today by APG Asset Management, one of the world's largest pension investors with EUR 541 billion AUM, with...

The Church Pension Group (CPG), a financial services organization that serves The Episcopal Church, announced that it will host a virtual conversation entitled, Global Faith-Based Investors and the Climate Crisis, on Wednesday, September 20, 2023...

The Standard's Volunteer Expo is back and bigger than ever, featuring 100 nonprofits at Pioneer Courthouse Square on Thursday, Sept. 7, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Representatives from local nonprofits will be available to connect volunteers with their...

For the 26th consecutive year, Henry Schein, Inc. is helping children around the world start the academic year off right through its "Back to School" program, a flagship initiative of Henry Schein Cares, the Company's global corporate social...

GingerMay, a multi-award-winning global agency for integrated B2B tech communications, today announced its B Corp Certification, a significant achievement that verifies its sustainable values. GingerMay joins a global community of businesses that...

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), in collaboration with global professional services firm Aon, Lloyd's Disaster Risk Facility and the Centre for Disaster Protection, has announced a pioneering approach to...

Asbury Automotive Group, Inc. (the "Company"), one of the largest automotive retail and service companies in the U.S., announced today that it is recognized as one of America's Greatest Workplaces 2023 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group. Asbury...

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Liberty Latin America Ltd. ("Liberty Latin America" or "LLA") today released its third ESG report showcasing the Company's commitment to responsible environment, social, and governance ("ESG") practices across its operations in Latin America and the...

Cintas Corporation has been recognized as one of Newsweek's America's Greatest Workplaces 2023. The award distinguishes the best workplaces in the United States based on employees and non-employees' familiarity with the company, their knowledge of...

o9 Solutions, a leading enterprise AI software platform provider for transforming planning and decision-making, today announced the availability of its most recent ESG Impact Report. The report highlights o9's sustainability and social responsibility...

Blue Bird Corporation , the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, has donated an advanced Blue Bird Vision electric school bus to the Jerome Bettis Bus Stops Here Foundation in Pittsburgh, Pa. The bus will be turned into a mobile computer...

Algbra, the global ethical and Sharia-compliant technology platform with its UK finance app, has been awarded B Corp status after demonstrating its credentials of the highest ESG standards. This makes Algbra one of the few financial institutions in...

The Business Climate Finance Initiative ("BCF") is proud to announce the release of a legal opinion letter, crafted in collaboration with The Wagner Law Group's esteemed legal experts, that delivers guidance on integrating Environmental, Social, and...

The Minnesota Occupational Safety and Health Administration formally honored Cintas Corporation's Rental Division Location in St. Paul, MN, as a Minnesota Star certified location during Monday's ceremony at the location. The Minnesota Star program...

Pivot Bio, Inc., a sustainable agriculture company delivering farmers patented crop nutrition technologies that harness the power of nature to reliably and productively grow the food the world needs, has named Chris Abbott as Chief Executive Officer,...

Global Payments , a leading worldwide provider of payment technology and software solutions, today announced the release of its 2023 Global Responsibility Report. The report highlights the company's initiatives and achievements across its...

After launching its award-winning ESG operating platform in 2022, BuildESG, a leader in the responsible investment reporting landscape, is delighted to announce the launch of a free version of its BuildRI software. Tailored to meet the needs of...

Zurn Elkay Water Solutions today announced a partnership with Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) and a $2.2 million donation of its Elkay drinking water filters to support the City of Milwaukee's and MPS's ongoing commitment to providing safer, cleaner...

Oklo Inc. ("Oklo") and Centrus Energy Corp. ("Centrus") today announced a new Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") between the two companies to support the deployment of Oklo's advanced fission powerhouses and advanced nuclear fuel production in...

Cintas Corporation has earned further recognition for its workplace practices after being named recently to Forbes' 2023 Best Employers for Women list. Forbes' annual ranking was created to help women identify companies that serve their needs and...

GMS Inc. , a leading North American specialty building products distributor, today published its inaugural Corporate Social Responsibility Report, outlining the many ways in which the Company is committed to supporting the communities and customers...

Voya Financial, Inc. , published today its 2022 Impact Report, which provides an overview of Voya's enterprise performance and activities related to corporate responsibility from Jan. 1 through Dec. 31, 2022. Themed "Clearing your path to financial...

Rayonier Inc. today released its 2022 Sustainability Report, which highlights the actions the Company is taking to ensure the long-term sustainability of its land resources as well as the long-term well-being of its investors, employees,...

BuildESG, the platform for Responsible Investment and ESG analytics in the private markets, today unveiled an expansion of its BuildRI software suite. This new upgrade extends the platform's capabilities to encompass lenders to alternative investment...

Molpus Woodlands Group (Molpus), a leading timber investment management organization (TIMO), is pleased to announce the publication of its second annual sustainability report. This comprehensive report highlights the company's continued dedication to...

The World-Famous Harlem Globetrotters ? THE originators of basketball style, captured by dynamic athletes with unmatched skills, unveil their Corporate?Social?Responsibility (CSR) platform with their Goodwill Ambassador Initiative. It was announced...

Liberty Tire Recycling, the premier North American provider of tire recycling services, has released its 2022 environmental, social, and governance (ESG) report, announcing a goal of zero waste by 2030 and describing company initiatives to advance...

In response to the growing demand within the South American market, Genius Machinery is proud to unveil its highly sophisticated plastic washing recycling machine line. Headquartered in Taiwan, Genius is a global leader in developing and promoting...

The Western Union Company today released its 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, spotlighting the Company's ongoing commitment to advance its ?Evolve 2025' strategy and actions aligned with its key ESG priorities. "What drives...