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Diversity & Inclusion

Black Scientists, Innovators and Employees are Key to Merck’s History of Invention and Progress

A diverse workforce is not only fundamental to our company’s future success, but it’s also a part of our rich history.

Research, Reports & Publications

PwC and Workiva Find Business Leaders Are Moving Forward With Climate Disclosures Regardless of Final SEC Ruling

A new survey released today by PwC US and Workiva Inc. (NYSE: WK) finds 70% of business leaders report they are not waiting for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to finalize climate disclosure rules.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

United Rentals Named One of America’s Best-Managed Companies

United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE: URI), the world’s largest equipment rental company, announced it was included on the Wall Street Journal Management Top 250 list, developed by the Drucker Institute, which recognizes companies for “doing the right things well.”

Diversity & Inclusion

Fostering a Community of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Southern Company

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) are essential aspects for our company. At Southern Company, Our Values foster a diverse, inclusive, equitable and innovative culture so that employees can execute our business strategy with agility and accountability.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Suncor Employee Caring for Community and Continuing a Family Legacy

Collectively, Suncor employees volunteered over 100,000 hours, and, together with Suncor and the Suncor Energy Foundation, donated more than $6.36 million to communities across North America in 2022.

Sustainable Development Goals

Inogen Alliance Sponsors AWS Global Water Stewardship Forum

Inogen Alliance is proud to announce that we will be an official sponsor of the upcoming eighth annual AWS Global Water Stewardship Forum with Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS).

Diversity & Inclusion

Gen Z Raises Voice on Gender Equality for International Women’s Day

As a girls’ rights organization, Plan International USA believes when girls lead the way, they can change the world. In honor of International Women’s Day on March 8, Plan and partners are ensuring girls' voices are heard in the critical conversations on gender equality.

Education

Entergy Launches Child Savings Account Program in Louisiana

As part of the companies’ commitment to developing healthy, vibrant communities with greater access to education and workforce opportunities, Entergy Louisiana and Entergy New Orleans launched a new child savings account program, Kids to College.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Duke Energy Helped Over 189,000 Customers Access More Than $191 Million in Energy Assistance

As rising prices for many goods and services hit families and businesses across its territory over the last year, Duke Energy helped nearly 190,000 residential customers gain access to nearly $200 million in funds to help pay their energy bills in 2022.

Diversity & Inclusion

DICK'S Sporting Goods and Just Women's Sports Team Up with 6 WNBA Stars for Second Annual Women's College Basketball Bracket Challenge

DICK'S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS) and Just Women's Sports (JWS), the leading multimedia platform exclusively dedicated to women's sports, are partnering with WNBA Champion, 2x WNBA MVP and Olympic gold medalist Elena Delle Donne; WNBA MVP and champion, Olympic gold medalist.

Education

IBM Survey Reveals Low Awareness of STEM Opportunities

Although students, job seekers, and career changers are optimistic about the growth of STEM jobs and believe that digital credentials are useful, many have low awareness of the opportunities that are available

Diversity & Inclusion

Kimberly-Clark’s Alison Lewis and Lori Shaffer: Women’s Empowerment Is a Force to Be Reckoned With

In honor of International Women’s Day, we spoke with Kimberly-Clark's Alison Lewis and Lori Shaffer about the power of embracing equity, the women who inspire them, and what they hope for moving forward.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KeyBank Provides $49 Million of Financing for Affordable Housing Construction in Florida

KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment (CDLI) and KeyBank Real Estate Capital (KBREC) provided $49 million of financing for Columbia Residential ("Columbia"), a partner of the Tallahassee Housing Authority, to construct an affordable housing property in Tallahassee.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bath & Body Works Named Diversity Top 50 Company

Bath & Body Works today announced that it was named a Diversity First Top 50 Company by the Diversity Research Institute.

Research, Reports & Publications

BCE Dedicated to Sustainably Creating Value

BCE Inc. ("Bell Canada” or “Bell”) has released its 2022 Integrated Annual Report.

Education

Qualcomm® Wireless Reach™ Provides Schools With Next Generation Wireless Technology Solutions in 5G Smart School Program, in Collaboration With WeSchool, Telecom Italia (TIM) and Acer

5G Smart School, a program from Qualcomm Incorporated, through its Wireless Reach™ Initiative, and in collaboration with WeSchool, Telecom Italia (TIM) and Acer, is providing schools with next generation wireless technology solutions.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Ohio Diversity Council To Host 2023 Northern Ohio Women in Leadership Symposium

The Ohio Diversity Council will host its annual Northern Ohio Women in Leadership Symposium (WILS) on Thursday, March 23, 2023 from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at the Center for Innovation & Growth, 340 Front Street, Berea, Ohio 440177.

Innovation & Technology

ekō Solutions to Unveil the Gateway Park Model RV at the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship on March 11th

ekō unveils its Gateway Park Model RV & kicks off sponsorship of professional motor cross racer Josh Cartwright @ the Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship

Diversity & Inclusion

The Ohio Diversity Council To Host 2023 Central Ohio Women in Leadership Symposium

The Ohio Diversity Council will host its annual Central Ohio Women in Leadership Symposium (WILS) on Thursday, March 16, 2023 from 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Baldwin Wallace University: Center for Innovation & Growth, 6565 Kilgour Pl, Dublin, OH 43017.

Green Infrastructure

Qualcomm Talks-Up Green Credentials

Chipmaker Qualcomm’s Chief Sustainability Officer Angela Baker expressed optimism innovation across the mobile industry and increased collaboration between organisations and government will drive significant reductions in carbon emissions.

Energy

Investing in Renewable Energy in Poland

We are thrilled to announce a significant investment in renewable energy produced by photovoltaic power plants in Poland, a substantial contribution our 2050 goal of net zero greenhouse gas emissions.

Innovation & Technology

Adapting to Climate Change: Which Technologies Do Consumers Say They Want?

In our recent report on the impact of climate change on consumer trends, we explore how urban early adopters expect future connected services to help them tackle the challenges of a warmer world.

Education

Energizing the Future of STEM

As a parent, team mentor and the Dow Executive Sponsor for our Global Citizenship partnership with FIRST, I've witnessed firsthand this project-based approach to learning.

Innovation & Technology

Southwire Accelerates Change for the Future With Formula E

Southwire, one of North America’s leading wire and cable producers and an emerging influence in the electrical industry, is pleased to announce that it will be the Official Wire and Cable Provider of Formula E, a global leader in electric vehicle (EV) racing.

Diversity & Inclusion

Daisies CEO Karla Huerta on Providing Accessible Healthcare to Women

Being a CEO for a tech company in the health space means every day is different, every day is a journey, and every day we are researching and learning something new.

Latest Campaigns

AEG's Commitment to Social Impact and Volunteerism

AEG embraces its responsibility to enrich the lives of people in the communities around the world where we do business, and to use business to create...

Aflac Stories

Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.

Halo Awards

The Halo Awards are the social impact sector’s longest-running recognition of excellence in corporate–nonprofit partnerships. For more than two...

Integrated Tools

Cascale shares updates on its efforts to align the industry on a common language to describe sustainability performance to reduce duplication and...

Retail Logistics

DP World provides end-to-end retail logistics solutions including comprehensive Purchase Order management from origin consolidation to retailer PO...

IWBI | WELL Building Standard

Our built environment can shape our habits and choices, regulate our sleep-wake cycle, drive us toward healthy and unhealthy choices, and passively...

Housing affordability

We drive solutions to enable people to open doors to a safe and affordable place to call home, the foundation for wellness, dignity, and economic...

Sustainable Products and Innovation

Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...

Nutrition and Health

Focus on preventing and treating malnutrition across life stages. Highlights include early detection, community-based treatment (e.g., MUAC screening...

License to Operate

Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...