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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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Research, Reports & Publications

Could a Tweet Turn the Tide on ESG Reporting?

In the world of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) matters, one picture this week has been worth plenty of words.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

About Oportun: Affordable Loans and Financial Services to Help Through Life's Ups and Downs

Oportun's mission is to provide inclusive and affordable financial services to the estimated 100 million people in the U.S. who are locked out of the financial mainstream...

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Responsible Production & Consumption

On Earth Day, LG Reaffirms 'Zero Carbon 2030' Pledge

Commemorating Earth Day 2021, LG Electronics USA is reaffirming its Zero Carbon 2030 pledge to achieve net-zero carbon emissions, while promoting a sustainable lifestyle, greener products and a circular economy.

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Media & Communications

On Corporate Risk Strategy, Sustainable Actions & Outcomes - What's the Best Ways to Report on ESG to Stakeholders?

The current buzz among key stakeholders is centered on “Quo Vadis”…where do we go from here!

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Whole Cities Foundation Awards 12 Newark Fresh, Healthy Food Access Grants up to $15,000 Each to Advance Local Food System

Whole Cities Foundation, a nonprofit broadening community access to fresh food and nutrition education, announced today that 12 locally led nonprofit organizations in Newark have been awarded up to $15,000 each through the annual Newark Fresh, Healthy Food Access Grant.

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Health & Healthcare

This Alcohol Awareness Month, Reevaluate Your Relationship With Alcohol

Many people have experienced a number of pandemic-related consequences. And for some, COVID-19 has also driven a concerning increase in alcohol consumption.

Environment

Bloomberg Bees Take Flight

Bloomberg is about to take thousands of bees under its wing. We’re proud to take part in the movement for more eco-conscious cities by expanding our bee program

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Innovation & Technology

Imaging Technology on Mars Breaks New Ground

While the rest of the world continues to talk about autonomous vehicles, NASA recently landed one on another planet! On February 18th, 2021, the Mars 2020 mission delivered the Perseverance rover safely to the planet’s surface.

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Environment

Serving As Ambassadors of Sustainability

Within the mass timber industry, we are selling adhesives that are not only instrumental in building construction, but are also changing the way we live, work and care for the planet.

The life science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany operates as MilliporeSigma in the U.S. and Canada

Responsible Production & Consumption

Making a Difference: One Company's Mission to Put Sustainability at the Heart of All It Does

European Pharmaceutical Manufacturer speaks to a leading life science company to learn about its initiative to implement a sustainability framework across its entire R&D network.

Environment

Addressing the Climate Crisis and Reducing Our Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions

We own and operate several on-site solar generating systems in San Diego and Bangalore, which are helping us achieve our GHG goal.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Sands Academy: United in our Global Mission to Help Team Members Achieve Their Goals

Sands Academy, our global development and mentorship program, operates under a unified global charter to support the career development goals of our Team Members worldwide, improving our business through building a stronger, more knowledgeable workforce.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Meeting Our 2050 Targets Through Innovation

As a company, Enbridge has committed to company-wide, net-zero emissions by 2050. Through initiatives like solar self-power, infrastructure modernization and exploration of greener fuels, “the 2050 target is absolutely doable with the right roadmap.”

Diversity & Inclusion

Brands Address Equity Gap for Black Business Owners and Entrepreneurs

There is an equity gap for Black entrepreneurs and business owners in the business world today Today, we explore how three companies are launching initiatives to build racial equity and close that gap.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Honoring the 2021 Top 50 Leaders in Entertainment at the National Diversity & Leadership Conference

The National Diversity Council will be hosting the 17th Annual National Diversity and Leadership Conference on April 21-22 and April 28-29, 2021. The conference will be held virtually with this year’s theme being “Be a Changemaker”.

Education

Helping Schools in Houston Create Outdoor Learning Spaces

To support local communities, the Republic Services Charitable Foundation leads initiatives to support our neighborhoods. Launched in 2018, the National Neighborhood Promise® program provides funding opportunities to select nonprofit organizations.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Rockwell Automation's Becky House Shares How the Pandemic Sparked a Renewed Focus to Help Working Families

Becky House, Rockwell Automation’s senior vice president and chief people and legal officer, shares how balancing work and family life during the pandemic drove her and her team at Rockwell to find creative ways to help working families cope.

Diversity & Inclusion

Airbnb's Maria Cuba: “The Olympic Games Are a Global Stage to Show That Women Belong at the Top”

Born in Puerto Rico, where she graduated in political science, Cuba is one of Airbnb’s earliest employees and the founder of Airbnb Latino Employee Resource Group “Juntos”.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Dr. Reza Malehmir Wins 2020 Technical Achievement Award for AI and Asset Extraction

Dr. Reza Malehmir used artificial intelligence (AI) to fully automate data processing for a large provincial highway asset classification project, resulting in significant cost and time savings.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Pro Bono + Inclusive Leadership: Courage

See how pro bono builds courage, one of Deloitte's Six Traits of Inclusive Leadership, in this profile from Pro Bono + Inclusive Leadership.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Honoring the 2021 Power 50 at the National Diversity & Leadership Conference

DiversityFirstTM will be hosting the 17th Annual National Diversity and Leadership Conference on April 21-22 and April 28-29, 2021. The conference will be held virtually with this year’s theme being “Be a Changemaker”. The four-day conference will honor a number of diverse talent from different industries.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

CNH Industrial Thailand Supports Local HIV Charity

CNH Industrial Thailand mobilized its employees and collected donations to support the Thammarak Foundation, which is focused on providing care for HIV positive patients in Thailand.

Diversity & Inclusion

Moody's Webinar: Gender Lens Investing

Gender inequalities are deep-rooted within our society and the economic impacts of the Covid-19 crisis risk of further widening the gender gap.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Honoring the 2021 Top 50 Financial Leaders at the National Diversity & Leadership Conference

DiversityFirstTM will be hosting the 17th Annual National Diversity and Leadership Conference on April 21-22 and April 28-29, 2021. The conference will be held virtually with this year’s theme being “Be a Changemaker”.

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Energy

Road to 100% Renewable: T‑Mobile Is on Track to Reach Its Industry‑Leading Environmental Commitment

In 2018, T-Mobile became the first major telecom to sign the RE100 and make the bold commitment to power its business and network with 100% renewable energy by the end of 2021.

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