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Diversity & Inclusion

Sometimes You Win, Sometimes You Learn: Meet Katy Cooperstein

I’m a Senior Software Engineer on the Payments Hub team within the Commerce division. I have been at GoDaddy for a little over two years now, coming from the Poynt acquisition that happened shortly after I graduated and started full-time.

Health & Healthcare

Accelerating Action To Decarbonize Healthcare in the U.S.

Climate-related deaths, including from air pollution, extreme temperatures, flooding and drought, are growing.

Diversity & Inclusion

DICK'S Teammate Uses Deafness To Create Connections for Athletes Around Country

Growing up as the only deaf or hard-of-hearing kid in her Iowa hometown, DICK’S Sporting Goods teammate Meghan Moratz consistently advocated for equal opportunities.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Youth With World-Changing Solutions Chosen by T-Mobile and the T-Mobile Foundation As 2023 Changemaker Challenge Finalists

T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS), the T-Mobile Foundation and Ashoka today announced the 15 finalists of the 2023 Changemaker Challenge, a nationwide contest that offers youth between the ages of 13 and 18 the opportunity to fast track their innovative solutions.

Sustainable Development Goals

The Natural Fit: SEE's Paper-Based Packaging for E-Commerce

As more buyers are looking for sustainable packaging options, investment in circular packaging strategies create natural opportunities for e-commerce retailers to address and improve the sustainability impact across the supply chain.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Supply Chain at Paramount

As with other companies that have no significant manufacturing or extracting operations, the vast majority of our emissions are indirect and through our value chain.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Following Passions and Defining Climate Risk: Lizzette Lara, Sustainable Finance Solutions

Lizzette Lara works within Bloomberg’s Sustainable Finance Product Management Team to help financial markets participants understand climate risks and make well-informed investment decisions taking into account sustainability objectives.

Environment

The Plan for Possible: How Cisco is Connecting a Regenerative Future

As a global tech leader with more than 83,000 employees across 95 countries, it is critical for Cisco to operate in a way that protects human rights; facilitates diversity, inclusion, and equitable opportunity; empowers vulnerable communities; and protects the planet.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

KeyBank Buffalo Teammate Shares What “Neighbors Make the Difference Day” Means to Her

Each year, thousands of KeyBank teammates come together on “Neighbors Make the Difference Day.” This day of volunteering and engagement with non-profit organizations across KeyBank’s footprint is the hallmark of Key’s commitment to its communities.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Entergy Arkansas Pledges $100,000 for College Savings Accounts Program

Entergy Arkansas is launching “Kids to College,” a my529 child savings account program to help families plan and save for their children’s higher education, with a pledge to match up to $100,000 for qualified customers.

Green Infrastructure

Four Steps to Building Resilient Coastal Cities

The impacts of climate change are being felt across the globe, especially in coastal areas. According to a physical climate risk study by XDI Cross Dependency Initiative, 40 of the top 50 most at-risk states and provinces will be in China, the United States or India by 2050.

Innovation & Technology

Virtually Unlimited: A Skeptic’s Embrace of New Technology Transformed His Career

Robert was introduced to VR training when he was a spinning technician trainer for Koch subsidiary INVISTA, one of the world’s major nylon producers.

Responsible Production & Consumption

“360-Degree Billboard”: Crown Champions Beverage Can Circularity, Decorative and AR Credentials

Beverage cans are the most sustainable drink packaging format on the market, claims Florian Combe, new product development and graphics manager at Crown Bevcan EMEA.

Responsible Production & Consumption

The Makers of Quilted Northern Ultra Soft & Strong® Launch Recyclable Paper Packaging

Since its inception over 100 years ago, the makers of Quilted Northern® have been on the cutting edge of bath tissue. It was among the first brands to be sterilized (1920s), to be “splinter-free” (1930s), to use two layers (1960s), and to offer a three-ply option (2008).

Diversity & Inclusion

Inspiring Conversations: Truist Foundation Helps Synergies Work Bridge the Gap Between the Business and Disability Communities

On this episode of Inspiring Conversations, Truist Foundation’s audio series with nonprofit leaders doing the work, Truist Foundation President Lynette Bell and Aarti discuss the impact recent grant funding will have on the disability community.

Research, Reports & Publications

The State of Corporate Purpose 2023 Trend 2: Quiet Giving Is on the Rise

The economic downturn is placing pressure on companies to tighten budgets. In spite of this, companies remain committed to being a force for good. We expect fewer bold statements from companies and more action focused on local communities where they can make a profound impact.

Research, Reports & Publications

VMware Publishes 2023 ESG Report Demonstrating Smart Impact Progress

VMware released its 2023 Environmental Social and Governance (ESG) Report, sharing progress and demonstrating its commitment to creating a more sustainable, equitable and secure digital world.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

A New Home Through Habitat for Humanity’s BuildBetter With Whirlpool Corporation Initiative Gives New Confidence to a Deserving Family

Another deserving family has earned not only a home but a new perspective as part of Habitat for Humanity’s BuildBetter with Whirlpool initiative.

Environment

SAP Focuses on Key Suppliers To Reduce Carbon Emissions

Organizations are developing net-zero emissions strategies to take tangible climate action. These strategies often require close collaboration with customers, business partners, and suppliers.

Innovation & Technology

What Happens To Fine Motor Skills in Space?

Fine motor skills, the precise movement of small muscles in the hands and fingers, are impaired when humans transition from microgravity to a planetary surface according to a multi-year study led by Leidos scientist Dr. Kritina Holden.

Environment

CNH Industrial Introduces New Car-Pooling App: UP2GO

CNH Industrial have integrated a carpooling app as a mobility solution to support their colleagues’ commute to and from work and to reduce pollution and road congestion.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Truist Foundation Grants $1.5M to Urban Strategies Inc. to Assist Small Businesses Supporting Community Revitalization

Truist Foundation has announced a $1.5 million grant to Urban Strategies Inc. (USI), a national nonprofit that focuses on the design and implementation of human capital development strategies in communities undergoing physical revitalization across the U.S.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Improving the Next Generation’s Digital Proficiency Through Volunteerism

Otis volunteers like Coulette step up to help community partners who are working with younger generations to ensure they instill both STEM and digital awareness skills.

Innovation & Technology

Paychex THRIVE: How T-Mobile Is Supporting New Technologies

Take a listen to this episode of Paychex THRIVE, a Business Podcast, to hear as host Gene Marks and Mike Katz, President of Marketing, Innovation, and Experience at T-Mobile talk about the mobile technology landscape.

Education

The Home Depot Launches Online Career Assistance Program To Support Transitioning Military Service Members

The Home Depot, the world's largest home improvement retailer, launched the first online guided version of MISSION TRANSITION, a series of courses aimed at providing U.S. service men and women with knowledge and resources to help them successfully transition.

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