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Celebrating the Role of the Gopher Tortoises in Our Forest

The best way to celebrate Gopher Tortoise Day is to ensure there are more gopher tortoises across their natural range in the southeast United States.

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Leadership Spotlight: Q&A With Kim Frankovich, Global VP of Sustainability, Griffith Foods

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Subaru Ranked As Top Automaker in Forbes Best Brands for Social Impact for Third Consecutive Year

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KFC Donates $250,000 to Tertiary Level Education

As part of its 50th-anniversary celebrations in Trinidad and Tobago, KFC has donated $250,000 towards 50 tertiary-level bursaries for deserving students.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Franklin Templeton’s Futures Program Turns 40

Little could anyone predict that an idea scribbled on a napkin would develop into a global Franklin Templeton program, helping to develop young talent in the investment industry for 40 years and running.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

National Intern Day: HARMAN Summer Interns Reflect on their Experiences

At HARMAN, we have always said that our people are our greatest asset and the drivers of unparalleled innovation. Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are also built into our core values at HARMAN, and we recognize how diverse perspectives, ideas, and values make us stronger.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Annual Sustainability Report Shares Black & Veatch’s Progress on Environmental, Workplace Goals

Global critical human infrastructure company Black & Veatch has released its 2023 Sustainability Report to update industry stakeholders on the progress it has made, along with its employee-owners and clients, on environmental, social and governance priorities.

Innovation & Technology

Future-Focused Research and Development at Qualcomm

The wireless communications industry is characterized by rapid technological change, evolving industry standards, frequent new product introductions and, with the use of 5G, the expansion into new industries or applications, such as automotive and IoT.

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Events, Media & Communications

The National Diversity Council and Michigan Diversity Council Honor the 2023 National Black Men in Leadership Summit Awardees

The Michigan Diversity Council (MIDC) will host the third annual National Black Men in Leadership Summit on Thursday, Aug. 17 and Friday, Aug.18, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at The Huntington Place in Detroit, Michigan.

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Energy

Iberdrola and Vestas Join Forces in the Energy Transition

A future world in which nine billion people live well, within planetary boundaries, requires a set of systemic changes in production, distribution, and consumption. Only then can the current system move from fossil fuels into an electricity model based on renewable energies.

Environment

Carton Council Announces New Podcast Series

The Carton Council of North America today announced the launch of its new podcast series, “Road to Recycling,” showcasing the journey to grow food and beverage carton recycling and the partnerships made along the way

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Sands’ 2023 Support for Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth Targets the Immediate Needs and Emotional Well-Being of Youth in Crisis, While Aiming to Build Lasting Solutions

Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) announced it has contributed $300,000 to its long-time partner Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth (NPHY), bringing the company’s total contributions to the fight to end youth homelessness with NPHY to more than $2.3 million since 2014.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Olympic Refuge Foundation Is Using Sport To Support the Mental Health Needs of Refugees and Displaced People

As World Refugee Day focuses the world’s attention on the plight of the millions of displaced people around the world, the Olympic Refuge Foundation is working to ensure that, when those who have experienced crisis access sport, they do so in a safe and supportive environment.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KeyBank Donates $10,000 to the Salem Kroc Center To Promote “Been There” Program

KeyBank recently delivered a $10,000 grant to the Salem Kroc Center to fund the printing and materials of the “Been There” program, an interactive seven-week course designed to empower youth and young adults to change their thinking and behaviors to make positive changes.

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Innovation & Technology

Electrifying Agriculture and Construction, One Machine at a Time

With their reliance on massive combines and other large pieces of diesel-powered equipment, the agriculture and construction industries present a major challenge for electrification.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Hattie Redmond Apartments Welcomes Some of Portland’s Most Vulnerable Residents

The Hattie Redmond apartments, a 60-unit development that provides housing for low income, disabled people in Portland, Oregon, opened its doors on a recent rainy spring day and immediately said hello to more two dozen new residents.

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Education

'Remarkable Graduates' in Camden School District Win Scholarships

"These graduates are definitely remarkable because of their resilience, their grit and the perseverance that they've shown in dealing with some challenging circumstances."

Innovation & Technology

Bayer is Using Unprecedented Insights in Unexpected Ways on the Farm

What’s the value of data? Well, like any other tool, it depends on how you use it. In agriculture, data is proving to be an essential foundation for building more efficient, productive and profitable businesses.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Disability Pride Month: A Conversation at Cisco Around Being Able to Be Your Authentic Self at Work

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), in 2022, around 21 percent of people with a disability in the U.S. were employed, which rose a bit from 2021, when it was about 19 percent. At the same time, the unemployment rate for people with disabilities is still twice

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Duke Energy’s Focus on Affordability Grows, Surpassing $70 Million in Aid to Customers, Communities Since 2021

Duke Energy and its Foundation are marking the milestone of investing more than $70 million since the beginning of 2021 to support nonprofits and other programs dedicated to help those in need.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Acknowledging Impacts on Indigenous Peoples’ Rights Through GRI Reporting

The International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples invites us to reflect on the importance of safeguarding Indigenous Peoples’ rights and ensuring their well-being.

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Education

Making Cyber Safety Education Accessible at School

Today’s children are part of the digital generation. According to Common Sense Media, an estimated 43% of children ages 8-12 own smartphones, giving them unprecedented access to the internet.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bath & Body Works Recognized as One of Central Ohio’s Most Generous Companies by Columbus Business First

Bath & Body Works is proud to be recognized as one of Central Ohio’s Most Generous Companies by Columbus Business First. The publication launched their Corporate Citizenship program in 2018 to highlight the generosity of Central Ohio companies and their employees.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Our People: Hilary Fenton, Dispatcher to Driver

Hilary Fenton loved being a dispatcher for Marathon Petroleum in Ohio. She spent her days talking to truck drivers and helping them get from point A to point B delivering fuel to stations across the state.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

A CEO’s Perspective: Harmonizing Legacy and Innovation With Campbell Soup Company

We invited Mark Clouse to share the journey behind Campbell’s purpose: “Connecting people through the food they love.”

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Diversity & Inclusion

How Lenovo and everywoman Partner To Drive Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The one-year anniversary of Lenovo and everywoman’s partnership marks a moment to reflect on the impact on Lenovo employees.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Celebrating Diversity and Empowering Entrepreneurs Year-Round: GoDaddy's Commitment to LGBTQIA+ Inclusivity

GoDaddy proudly supports initiatives year-round dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging. Since its creation in 2014, GDUnited, a GoDaddy Employee Resource Group (ERG), has worked to help ensure that everyone – regardless of gender identity.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Whirlpool Corporation Sponsored Global Housing Forum in Bogota, Colombia With Focus on Climate and Social Crises

Representatives from Whirlpool attended the 5th Housing and Habitat Forum, Latin America and the Caribbean in Bogota, Colombia July 31 to August 3, 2023.

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