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Volunteering & Community

Regions Bank Teams Celebrate Financial Literacy Month by Sharing the Good

Regions Bank on Tuesday announced the launch of its 15th annual Share the Good® initiative, a company-wide volunteer effort that benefits communities served by Regions throughout the Southeast, the Midwest and Texas.

Research & Reports

Not Seeing Themselves in STEM Careers, 48% of Students Don't Realize They Are Already Great Scientists, According to a New MilliporeSigma Survey

According to a new global survey from MilliporeSigma, the U.S. and Canada Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, kids already have the qualities and interests of scientists, they just don't realize it.

Philanthropy

Women’s History Month Spotlight: Thurgood Marshall College Fund Founder Dr. N. Joyce Payne Discusses Equity in Education and Corporate America

As part of Women’s History Month 2024, Sands is spotlighting women leaders who are driving success in their organizations while advancing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).

Education & Workforce Development

Atlantic City Residents Earn Energy Career Opportunity Following Atlantic City Infrastructure Program Graduation

The second cohort of 20 Atlantic City residents has completed the 16-week Atlantic City Infrastructure Program (ACIP), an energy workforce training program for City residents provided by the City of Atlantic City and Atlantic City Electric.

Philanthropy

Promoting Sustainable Livelihoods in South America and the Amazon

Rather than continuing an aged paradigm of “hands-off” conservation, these three Cisco Foundation partners working in and around the Amazon are prioritizing the integration of economic livelihoods and environmental preservation.

Corporate Responsibility

Georgia-Pacific's Innovative JumpStart Program: Inside Look at Paper Product Manufacturing and Recycling

How are Georgia-Pacific LLC’s paper products made? Just ask the interns and employees participating in our JumpStart Program – a hands-on program providing learning opportunities in GP's Consumer Products division for those early in their careers.

Philanthropy

Duke Energy Celebrates Opening Day With the Tampa Bay Rays by Pledging To Raise Funds for Florida Customers Facing Financial Hardships

Duke Energy to donate $1,000 to its Share the Light Fund® agencies each time the Rays win a game

Research & Reports

Dayforce Highlights Impact Through Innovation in Annual ESG Report

Dayforce, Inc., a global human capital management (HCM) leader that makes work life better, today released its annual ESG Report, Impact Through Innovation.

Socially Responsible Investing

Fifth Third and UNC Kenan Institute Launch “Empowering American Cities” Initiative

Fifth Third today announced the launch of Empowering American Cities, the outcome of a collaborative relationship with the Kenan Institute of Private Enterprise at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.

Philanthropy

Free Tax Prep Services Secures Nearly $43M in Tax Refunds for Entergy Customers in 2023

An annual sponsorship of free tax preparation services has been a cornerstone of Entergy’s corporate social responsibility initiatives to help customers facing financial challenges and uplift our communities out of poverty.

Health & Healthcare

Thousands of Covid-19 Vaccines Reach Patients in Mexico

Last week, Direct Relief distributed 14,500 Covid-19 vaccines, donated by Pfizer Mexico, that will be administered to patients free of charge as part of an effort to protect people over the age of 12 in the State of Mexico from the Omicron variant.

Health & Healthcare

From Code to Care: AI Is Healthcare’s Most Significant Disruptor and HARMAN Is Looking To Harness It with HealthGPT

Digital transformation enabled healthcare organizations to collect and store vast amounts of patient data — but there's a downside. As much as 90% of this data is unsearchable, and even searchable data is commonly stored in unconnected silos.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

How U.S. Soy Farmers Innovate for the Future of Farming

U.S. Soy farmers use sustainable solutions to meet our growing populations’ needs, producing essential nutrients while using fewer natural resources.

Socially Responsible Investing

Bacardi Supports Restoration of La Esperanza Park in Puerto Rico

Giving back to communities has been part of the legacy of family-owned Bacardi since it began the business more than 160 years ago.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

The Road to Recycling: Carton Council Origin Story – Part 2: The Evolution

The Carton Council’s podcast series continues with its fourth episode, “The Road to Recycling: Carton Council Origin Story – Part 2: The Evolution.”

Health & Healthcare

Parents and Caregivers Report a Reduction in Anxiety and Distress in Young Cancer Patients Using the My Special Aflac Duck

In a clinical trial led by researchers at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and Emory University School of Medicine parents and caregivers report a reduction in distress and anxiety among young children undergoing cancer treatment after playing with a robotic duck known.

AI & Technology

How Mobility-as-a-Service Can Encourage Green Behavior and Low-Carbon Transport

A new digital platform being piloted in cities around the world is making public transportation more efficient, economical, and accessible, while encouraging low-carbon travel.

Health & Healthcare

Collaboration for Healthier Lives Launches Preventative Health Playbook

CGF Healthier Lives partnered with Kearney to release a playbook for companies looking to launch or accelerate preventive health initiatives using the latest digital technologies.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

BLACK+DECKER reviva™ — Bringing Sustainability to Home Products

In 2021, BLACK+DECKER, a Stanley Black & Decker brand, released a completely new power tool line, reviva™, rooted in the concept of designing for circularity and ushering in a new wave of product innovation and built using Eastman's Tritan™ Renew copolyester.

Health & Healthcare

New Documentary Released by Medtronic: “A Voice for Health”

Watch as the team travels to Kenya to capture the everyday stories from people who utilize LABS' technology to better track their health.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Strengthening Organic Enforcement (SOE) – Top 8 Questions About Uncertified Operations and Missing the March 19, 2024 Deadline

On March 19, 2024, the “Strengthening Organic Enforcement” (SOE) final rule, published in the Federal Register a year ago, reached its “implementation” date.

Environment

Growing Green: Managing an Eco-Friendly Avocado Nursery

Avocados are having their day in the sun. From breakfast to dinnertime, this creamy delicacy is enjoyed in tacos, guacamole, smoothies, desserts and more.

Socially Responsible Investing

GreenMoney Interviews: Kirsten James on Ceres’ Valuing Water Finance Initiative

As the global water crisis worsens, so do financial risks facing companies and their investors.

Events

Keysight’s Best of 2023 Webinar Library

Curious to uncover what captivated your peers in 2023? Dive into our curated collection of most-watched sessions, packed with valuable insights, latest technical knowledge and emerging trends.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Wealth Management Head Ford Serves As Keynote Speaker at Black Excellence Awards

As a young man fresh out of college, Scott Ford fancied himself having an expensive car, going on nice vacations, living the “good life.” But, he said, reality quickly set in when he started paying his own rent and buying groceries.

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People

As a family-owned business, Bacardi values the importance of creating a warm and welcoming workplace. We do so by fostering an environment where...

2025 Performance Report

Entergy’s 2025 performance report, “Energy for a better future” presents an overview of our company’s 2025 achievements, future plans and strategies...

Corporate Social Responsibility

Corporate Social Responsibility

License to Operate

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

LATAM Growth

DP World is significantly expanding its operations in Latin America, focusing on enhancing port infrastructure and increasing cargo handling...

Growth Through Sustainability

Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator with a clear purpose to boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. See how embedding...

Opportunity for All

At Trane Technologies, uplifting our communities and workforce is the key to our continued success. We focus on broadening access to education...

Growth Through Sustainability

Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator with a clear purpose to boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. See how embedding...

Accelerating access to healthcare technology

We believe technology can help close the world’s health gaps. By putting people first, we find new ways to advance health while reducing costs. And...

Truist Championship

The Truist Championship has been an official PGA TOUR event since 2003, contested annually at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina. One of...