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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Wells Fargo Surpasses $10 billion in Tax-Equity Financing of Renewable Energy Projects

s one of the U.S.’s leading clean energy investors, Wells Fargo Renewable Energy & Environmental Finance, or REEF, provides tax-equity financing to utility-scale projects in the wind, solar, and fuel cell sectors. Launched in 2006 — and part of the company’s broader commitment to help accelerate the just transition to a lower-carbon economy — REEF has now provided more than $10 billion in tax-equity financing in support of more than 500 renewable energy projects across the country.

Diversity & Inclusion

PayPal Partners With CodeHouse, INROADS and National Association of Black Accountants to Mentor and Recruit Black and Diverse Talent

PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL) today announced that it has entered into multi-year partnerships with CodeHouse, INROADS and the National Association of Black Accountants to develop and hire Black and diverse talent.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Home Depot Foundation Commits up to $500,000 in Response to Recent Winter Storms

The Home Depot Foundation announced today that it is committing up to $500,000 to aid with immediate relief efforts and short- and long-term recovery for communities impacted by historic winter storms, Uri and Viola.

Diversity & Inclusion

Alkermes Celebrates Black Medical Pioneers

In honor of Black History Month, we celebrate Black medical pioneers who have helped to improve the health of millions and pay tribute to a few of these trailblazers in the oncology field and cancer research.

Energy

Getting Familiar With Smart Meters

Recently, the state authorized PSE&G to implement smart meters and the plan is for all of our customers to have them by 2024.

Education

Igniting A Passion for STEM

The spark that lit Joy’s passion for engineering occurred during her high school orientation. Her passion for electrical engineering eventually led to her participation in a hackathon where she and a friend met Qualcomm campus recruiting team lead.

Diversity & Inclusion

In the Face of Adversity, Authenticity and Fearlessness Led Brittany to Success

Brittany Lee often felt that people from her community were not supposed to “make it.” It seemed like the cards were stacked against her from the start.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

SCS Global Services Welcomes Safety and Sustainability Market Veterans to Its Ranks

SCS Global Services is proud to announce the addition of five new experts to its senior management staff. Industry veterans Carey Allen, Henning Bloech, Jenny Oorbeck, Vik Ahuja and Tom Ehart have joined the fold

Education

Junior Achievement Launches JA BizTown Adventures™

Today Junior Achievement USA (JA) announced the launch of JA BizTown Adventures™, an online experience that helps younger students explore business ownership and various job and career roles.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Ethisphere Names Cummins to World's Most Ethical Companies List

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

As Sustainability Gains Urgency, ESG Strategy Takes Center Stage

“Companies with strong profiles on material sustainability issues have potential to outperform those with poor profiles.” - Blackrock Sustainability Report

Diversity & Inclusion

Franklin Templeton Part of Corporate Call to Action, Commitment to Disclose Expanded Workforce Data

In October 2020, Franklin Templeton announced that we were joining the Coalition for Equity & Opportunity (CEO), an effort led by The Office of Treasurer Shawn T. Wooden and the Ford Foundation to address racial inequity and promote economic prosperity for all.

Health & Healthcare

Rare Answers™: A System to Improve Patient Outcomes

At Alexion, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is an inherent part of everything we do and supports our mission to transform the lives of people affected by rare diseases and devastating conditions.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

American Airlines Names Adriane M. Brown To Its Board of Directors

“Adriane has extensive board experience in a range of industries, and her expertise in the technology, industrial and ESG sectors will be a welcome addition to our boardroom and a tremendous asset for our company.”

Education

P&G Helps Address Education's Digital Divide

The Take On Race coalition of leading companies will help eliminate inequities by providing access and advancement for people of color.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Wells Fargo Donates $500,000 for Winter Storm Relief in Texas

The devastating effects of several winter storms have left millions of Texans dealing with costly home damages and limited access to food and water.

Energy

New Duke Energy Subsidiary, eTransEnergy, to Help Companies and Cities Transition Commercial Fleets to Electric Vehicles

Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) today announced a major step to help large businesses and municipalities with all the planning, financing, acquisition and deployment services to electrify their fleets.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Barron's Recognizes Rockwell Automation on 100 Most Sustainable Companies List

Rockwell Automation was once again named to Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies list, moving up 19 spots to 72nd for its performance for shareholders, employees, customers, community, and the planet.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

ZLI and Wild Welfare Partner for Animal Welfare

The Zoological Lighting Institute™ (ZLI) announced today new partnership agreement with the pre-eminent, UK based charity Wild Welfare. Partnership initiatives center upon important relationships of light and animal welfare, specifically aimed at improving the conditions of animal care in zoos and aquariums, seeking to benefit sustainable community development.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Food Drive Helps Workers Impacted by COVID-19 Pandemic

"It's really our obligation to give back to our local communities where we live and work. And frankly, we use a lot of the restaurants in Philadelphia for many of our out of town guests that come in.

Research, Reports & Publications

AmerisourceBergen Releases 2020 Global Sustainability Report to Share Progress and Impact on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Priorities

AmerisourceBergen, a global healthcare company, released its 2020 Global Sustainability Report and ESG Reporting Index, detailing the impact of its robust sustainability and community efforts.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Partnership, Inc. Launches New North Carolina Mid-Career Leadership Accelerator Program

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

New Episode of Healthy Spaces with Trane Technologies: Healthy Spaces and the Changing Social Contract

Maximizing shareholder value is so last century! Stakeholder capitalism is here to stay and it's changing our organizations for the better. So, why does it matter for healthy spaces?

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

PayPal Relief Efforts for Southern Storms: How You Can Help

Your donations will help organizations that are providing emergency shelters, medical supplies, food, clothing and other forms of support.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Whole Planet Foundation Is Funding Women Entrepreneurs

This online, two-day event aims to include 1,000 participants and raise $85,000 to support economic equality for 2,500 more people working hard to escape poverty.

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  3. Financial health
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  4. AEG Celebrates Inclusion
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  8. Integrated Tools
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  9. KeyBank's Community Investment
    In states where Key has a presence, there are approximately 1.7 million low- to moderate-income (LMI) households. Many LMI individuals don’t have bank...
  10. Health and Safety by Antea Group
    Antea Group's health and safety consultants understand what it takes to help make a positive impact on safety culture. Read blogs, insights, and more...
  11. CSRHub Research
    Periodically, CSRHub publishes new research regarding sustainability and corporate social responsibility. Most of the research is conducted by CSRHub...
  12. Subaru Share the Love® Event
    Since the launch of the Subaru Share the Love Event in 2008, Subaru of America and our retailers have donated more than $256 million to charity, with...
  13. KeyBank's Community Investment
    In states where Key has a presence, there are approximately 1.7 million low- to moderate-income (LMI) households. Many LMI individuals don’t have bank...
  14. Arbor Day Foundation News
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    GoDaddy is the world’s largest services platform for entrepreneurs around the globe. We’re on a mission to empower our worldwide community of 20+...