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Entrepreneur Expands Her Thriving Tax Firm With Digital Innovation

Helen Mathis taught accounting as a vocational instructor for 30 years before facing a career-defining moment: The school where she worked closed and Mathis knew she needed a new plan

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Environment

Duke Energy Cuts Carbon Emissions, Provides Support to Communities

In its 2020 Sustainability Report released April 28, Duke Energy said it has reduced carbon emissions by more than 40 percent since 2005 and is on track to achieve its goal of reducing carbon emissions at least 50 percent by 2030.

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Diversity & Inclusion

One Woman's Career in Tech and Her Advice for Women and Girls

Celebrating International Girls in ICT (Information and Communications Technology) Day has never been more important. Recent data reveals a startling economic disparity caused by the pandemic – women losing jobs at almost twice the rate of men.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Empowering Youth to Create Kinder, More Empathetic Communities

At Hershey, we believe that even the smallest actions can make a big impact. Now more than ever, we want to empower all children and teens to create change within their communities.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Honoring the UN World Day for Safety and Health at Work

We acknowledge the UN’s commitment and dedication to promoting safety and wellness efforts in the workplace around the globe.

Health & Healthcare

Procter & Gamble to Contribute Rs 50 Crore for COVID Vaccination

New Delhi, Apr 26 (PTI) FMCG firm Procter & Gamble on Monday pledged Rs 50 crore contribution towards COVID-19 vaccination of over 5 lakh Indians to be carried out in partnership with government and local authorities.

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Events, Media & Communications

Join International Paper for Reuters Events Sustainable Business' Transform USA 2021

Sustainability is no longer at the fringes of business strategy. It is intrinsic to any successful business’ future. We know what we need to do, and why, the question now is ‘how’.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

Fair Trade USA Reveals Greater Shifts Toward Transparent and Ethical Sourcing in First Quarter

Commitment to fair trade sourcing gains traction in retail, packaged goods, and sustainable seafood.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Timberland Expands Regenerative Leather Footwear Offerings Ahead of Earth Day 2021

Leading up to Earth Day 2021, Timberland inspires today’s generation to step outside and move the world forward with a new, eco-conscious collection of hikers.

Health & Healthcare

One Year of COVID: As Scientific Innovation Went Into Overdrive, Here's What Happened At UnitedHealth Group

Deenen Vojta was on spring break in Florida with her family as it became clear that COVID-19 was going to hit the United States in a big way.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Alexion Receives Boston Cares 2020 Corporate Partner of the Year Award

Alexion is honored to receive the 2020 Corporate Partner of the Year Award from volunteer agency Boston Cares as part of their annual Boston Cares Awards recognizing outstanding volunteers and partners.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Today Is World Day for Safety and Health at Work

Today is World Day for Safety and Health at Work. While advances across all industries have seen a remarkable decline in work-related injury and health issues, there is always more to learn, more innovation to take place.

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Environment

PSE&G's Focus on Sustainability, Environmental Stewardship

Earth Day presents a terrific opportunity to reflect on how we all impact the environment, and at PSE&G we have consistently made environmental stewardship one of our highest priorities.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Mobilize the Market to Fight Global Warming

Capital markets are an extraordinarily powerful tool in the fight against climate change. Government action is certainly critical.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Fifth Third Bank Assists in Development, Growth of Women Business Owners

The Fifth Third & WBENC Business Development Program developed female entrepreneurs, challenged business owners to explore new leadership concepts that create jobs and focused on long-term economic growth opportunities that also benefit communities.

Energy

Putting Waste to Work: Converting Landfill Waste to Energy Across Canada

Enbridge, Walker Industries, Comcor Environmental join forces to develop Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) projects throughout the country

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

MetLife Foundation Provides Financial Support to Help India and Bangladesh Fight COVID-19 Spread

MetLife Foundation announced today that it is donating USD1.5 million to fund targeted support in India and Bangladesh as both countries struggle to cope with the devastating wave of COVID-19 cases.

Diversity & Inclusion

Building an Inclusive Walmart and Accelerating Racial Equity

Walmart's 2020 Culture, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Report details our progress to create greater racial equity across society and in our company.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Keysight Releases Fourth Security Report Highlighting Three Critical Areas of Concern to Network Security

The 2021 report features network security trends over the past year from Keysight's Application and Threat Intelligence (ATI) Research Center and highlights three areas of critical concern to network security.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Cartons Provide Road For Fixing Struggling Recycling System

From New York to Washington state, Alabama to Utah, Arkansas to Arizona, and numerous points in between, localities have weighed trimming back recycling efforts, underscoring broad-based dysfunction.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Franklin Templeton a Founding Partner for Historically Black Colleges and Universities Entrepreneurship Program

Nex Cubed, a leader in early-stage innovation and startup acceleration, has announced Franklin Templeton as the second founding partner for its Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Founder’s Program for new entrepreneurs.

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Education

Discovery Education and Industry Leaders Launch Social-Emotional Learning Coalition to Address Critical Educator and Student Needs With No-Cost Resources

Discovery Education – the global leader in standards-aligned digital curriculum resources, engaging content, and professional learning for K-12 classrooms – today launched the new Social-Emotional Learning Coalition.

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Environment

EHSxRetail: Navigating COVID-19 in Retail

Navigating the pandemic is like changing the tires on a moving car. Over the past year, health and safety leaders in the retail industry have had to adapt quickly, not only to keep stores running, but also to ensure they are doing so safely.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

CHL Employee Experts Conversation Series | #1 Prioritising Employee Health in Leadership Training

The Consumer Goods Forum, Collaboration for Healthier Lives Coalition of Action hosted an interactive conversation session for HR professionals to share learnings and practical steps to train managers on employee health and wellness.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

CECP and Gallup Collaborate to Help Companies Mine How Employees Perceive Corporate Sustainability Efforts

Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose (CECP) and Gallup, the global advice and analytics firm, announced a strategic collaboration to help companies benchmark and make progress on important metrics related to corporate purpose and sustainability.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Biogen Releases 2020 Year in Review Demonstrating Its Commitment to Transparency and Progress across Environmental, Social and Governance Metrics

Among the report’s most notable highlights, Biogen disclosed its goal to exceed its industry diversity benchmarks in clinical trials and medical publications to help improve health outcomes for underserved and underrepresented patient communities.

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