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11th annual Ethics & Compliance Program Effectiveness Report highlights strategies to address resource gaps, leadership alignment, emerging risks, and generational challenges

Company’s self-funded charitable program invites certified charities in select cities to apply for one of ten $10,000 grants

With its proprietary pond-based system, CH4 Global aims to reduce production costs by up to 90% compared to conventional methods, enabling profitable scaling of seaweed-based feed supplement that suppresses methane production in cattle

Cushman & Wakefield, a leading global real estate services firm, announced that it again earned a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2025 Corporate Equality Index.

Aptar Named One of America’s Most Responsible Companies by Newsweek for the Sixth Consecutive Year

Annual independent report benchmarks progress on LGBTQIA+ workplace equality

Company Earns Fifth Consecutive Perfect Score on the Corporate Equality Index

This year’s Index failed to match its record-shattering performance from 2023 but still posted third-highest score of all time while cementing positive long-term trend for conscious consumerism

Humana announces its 100 rating in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s assessment of LGBTQ+ workplace equality for the eleventh year in a row

C&S Achieves a 100 Score for Four Years in a Row

Receives Perfect Score of 100 from the Human Rights Campaign Foundation for Exemplary LGBTQ+ Workplace Equality

Softchoice has received a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation's (HRCF) 2025 Corporate Equality Index.

AEG announces its 100 rating in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s assessment of LGBTQ+ workplace equality

Continued Excellence in Environmental, Social, and Governance Leadership Recognized

NiSource Inc. (NYSE: NI), one of the largest fully-regulated utilities in the United States, has been named to the 2024 Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI), marking the 11th consecutive year the company has earned the recognition. The DJSI are float-adjusted market capitalization weighted indices that measure the performance of companies using environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria.“Receiving this recognition for an 11th straight year is a testament to our longstanding resolve t

Partnership will support the goal of Boston Athletic Association being an industry leader in sustainability

SEKO Logistics released its second annual ESG report, showcasing 2023-2024 accomplishments and continued progress towards ESG goals.

Report Showcases Company’s Commitment to Environmental Responsibility, Highlights Future Ambitions

Tanger achieves 20th LEED-certified shopping center, and Tanger centers across the U.S. are recognized as StormReady® and WELL Health-Safety Rated

Recognition of NationSwell’s work to be celebrated at the annual NationSwell Summit, showcasing the power of collaborative solutions in driving meaningful change

AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (NYSE: AVB) (the “Company”) announced that it has been named the Regional Sector Leader for Americas Residential in the 2024 GRESB Development Benchmark, earning a score of 96 out of 100. The annual GRESB Sector Leader Awards recognize real estate and infrastructure companies, funds, and assets that demonstrate outstanding leadership in sustainability.“As an avid developer, with meaningful sustainability targets, we incorporate environmental design standards into our

Port Houston is proud to be Certified™ by Great Place To Work®. The prestigious award is based entirely on what current employees say about their experience working at Port Houston. This year, 75% of employees said it’s a great place to work – 18% higher than the average U.S. company.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241107475220/en/Port Houston employees enjoy a friendly game of softball at its annual company picnic. (Ph

Apartment Income REIT LLC (“AIR” or “AIR Communities”) today announced an update on the company’s corporate responsibility progress. Recently, AIR received a 2024 GRESB score of 87 out of 100, a five-point increase from the previous year. The achievement places AIR second in its peer group and 16th out of 145 American residential entities. Formerly known as the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark, GRESB is a global reporting framework that covers more than 2000 portfolios with $8.8 trill

Only 20% of Large Companies Increased Promotion Opportunities, According to 2024 American Opportunity IndexW.W. Grainger, Costco, Capital One, Meta and ServiceNow Top This Year’s Ranking

Advanced Semiconductor Engineering, Inc. (ASE, a member of ASE Technology Holding Inc, NYSE: ASX, TWSE: 3711) today announced it has been honored with a prestigious Gold Award at the 2024 PwC Sustainability Impact Awards for its marine conservation film, Guardians of the Sea. Produced by ASE Corporate Communications Team in collaboration with ASE Environmental Protection and Sustainability Foundation, the film highlights ASE’s innovative approach to marine conservation and environmental stewards

Native end-to-end AI product streamlines ESG, sustainability, and EHS data disclosure reporting for increased transparency and efficiency amid rising regulatory demands

Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) has been recognized by the Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR) in their 2024 Corporate Inclusion Index (CII) for its continued commitment to advancing inclusion for Hispanic and Latinx employees in the C-suite, corporate boardroom, supplier base, mid- and entry-level employee pipeline and philanthropic sphere.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241017880579/en/Humana Inc. CEO Jim

Bala Consulting Engineers unveils the Bala Sustainability Index which compiles the most important sustainability metrics in one proprietary snapshot.

The company’s overall score ranked first in the most competitive peer group in the U.S.

Researchers leverage 5G to monitor Atlantic sturgeon in real time, protect critical habitats and enhance global environmental education

Pebblebrook Hotel Trust Publishes Sixth Annual Corporate Sustainability Report

U. S. Steel’s Big River Steel, located in Osceola, Arkansas, passed a rigorous set of standards in environmental, social, and governance categories that raise the bar for sustainability across the steel supply chain.

Morningstar’s third annual global asset owner survey finds ESG materiality broadening, active ownership rising and demand for improvements in ESG data growing.

Ryan, a leading global tax services and software provider, has recently been named to the 2024 list of Best Workplaces™ for Giving Back in Canada. This marks the sixth consecutive year the Firm has been named to this prestigious list.“This recognition reflects Ryan’s unwavering commitment to creating a positive impact,” said Ryan President of Canadian Operations Garry Round. “We believe that our success is intertwined with the well-being of our team members and their communities, and this honor

Old Dominion University Becomes the First-Ever Carnegie Research 1 University to Reach the SMI Top 10

A pioneering endeavor to measure and assess the digital economy maturity of countries worldwide, the DEN examines 50 countries to help stakeholders achieve sustainability, accessibility, and shared prosperity across borders through an evidence-based approachThe Navigator aligns with the DCO's goal of becoming the premier knowledge and data platform on countries' digital economies, fostering global cooperation and new policy agendas, and supporting the acceleration of digital economy growth everywhere

POWER’s summer-long employee fundraising initiative — part of the company’s Power For Good — supports families impacted by childhood cancer

The coalition of nonprofits, researchers, professional organizations and corporations seeks to promote financial literacy nationwide at the high-school level

Wilsonville, OR facility LEED v4.1 Operations + Maintenance certified

Twist Bioscience Corporation (NASDAQ: TWST), a company enabling customers to succeed through its offering of high-quality synthetic DNA using its silicon platform, today released its 2024 corporate responsibility report detailing Twist’s approach to sustainability, social responsibility and ethics. The report highlights Twist’s ongoing commitment to advancing sustainable initiatives to best serve customers, communities and the planet.“At Twist, we’re always looking to the future and improving wh

This certification highlights Redbrick and its portfolio companies’ efforts to foster an inclusive, equitable, and regenerative economy

Today, Schwab Advisor Services in partnership with Charles Schwab Foundation announced the 13 recipients of its 2024 Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) Talent Advantage Student Scholarship (RIATA). In its fourth year, the initiative aims to increase access to the advisory profession by reducing financial obstacles and maximizing learning for future leaders.The chosen recipients will each receive $10,000 to help support their enrollment for the 2024-2025 academic year. Each student will be paire

The leading employer-of-choice program teams with the leader in creating equal visibility opportunities to honor workplace excellence

A longstanding commitment: Regions named to the Disability Equality Index for the fourth consecutive year.

A2RL Soars to New Heights: Launches Autonomous Drone Racing Championship Worth US $1Mn Prize Pool

A Total of $50,000 Awarded to Support Children of Employees Nationwide

Church Mutual Insurance Company, S.I. (a stock insurer)1 is proud to be recognized among the Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion for a second straight year. The company received a top score of 100 on the 2024 Disability Equality Index, improving upon its 2023 score of 90. The index is a comprehensive benchmarking tool that scores companies on a scale of zero to 100, with those earning 80 and above recognized as a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion.Church Mutual’s participation

Company named a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion for seventh consecutive year

- Survey compares global and US multigenerational responses on how to plan for water, transportation, housing, climate and technology needs- Compares responses from residents in California, Florida, New York and Texas

Scored 100% on Disability:IN’s latest Disability Equality Index®