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Energy

Breaking New Ground: Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany’s Major Life Science Solar Energy Initiative Powers Up at Darmstadt Site

Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany’s EDISON program invests in projects to increase energy efficiency and onsite renewable energy projects. A new photovoltaic system at the company's global headquarters will cover 3,000 square meters and output 560,000 kWh of green electricity.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Baker Hughes Foundation Contributes $150,000 To Support Coastal Restoration in United States

The Baker Hughes Foundation announced Monday two grants focused on coastal restoration in the United States: first, a $100,000 grant to National Coastal Resilience Fund, and additionally a $50,000 grant to Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana.

Innovation & Technology

How PlantVillage Is Bridging the Gap To Give Farmers a Fighting Chance

PlantVillage is on a mission to help African smallholder farmers adapt to climate change at scale, by using artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing and an incredible team of young people on the ground.

Environment

Entergy’s Vegetation Management Program Increases Power Reliability, Improves Wildlife Habitats

Did you know vegetation-related incidents like fallen trees and drooping branches are one of the leading causes of power outages in the United States?

Energy

Applied Materials' Collaborative Pathway to Net Zero

Applied Materials President and CEO Gary Dickerson presented a keynote titled, “A Collaborative Pathway to Net Zero,” where he delivered a call to action for the entire semiconductor industry to get serious about collaborating to execute real, achievable plans to reach Net Zero

Events, Media & Communications

Advancing Sustainability Reporting: Insights From GRI's Networking Session in North America

GRI North America organized an exclusive virtual networking session this week for GRI Community members in the region.

Health & Healthcare

Dental Programs Creating New Smiles and New Outlooks

Dental schools in two states are reaching underserved populations with dental care they otherwise might not get as a result of grants from Marathon Petroleum Corporation.

Education

AEG, LA Kings and LA Galaxy Team Up With Six Los Angeles-Based Nonprofits To Help Elementary School Students Prepare for Upcoming School Year

The LA Kings and LA Galaxy have teamed up with six Los Angeles-based nonprofits to ensure that elementary school students across Southern California have the supplies they need to be successful during the upcoming academic year.

Diversity & Inclusion

KeyBank Cleveland Market President Kelly Lamirand Named to Crain’s Cleveland Business 2023 Women of Note List

Crain’s Cleveland Business has named KeyBank Cleveland Market President Kelly Lamirand to its 2023 Women of Note list. Honorees represent numerous industries and roles, showcasing how diverse and encompassing women’s business influence in Northeast Ohio truly is.

Diversity & Inclusion

D&I Weekly News Round Up: Generation, Hair discrimination, and more

Welcome to the latest edition of our Diversity & Inclusion News Round-Up. Today we are talking about UK’s 4-day workweek trial results, hair discrimination, Generation Z being stressed in the workplace, and how Europe could solve its tech talent shortage.

Diversity & Inclusion

Advancing the Financial Health of Women Workers in Global Supply Chains

RISE supports collaborative industry action at scale to advance gender equality in global garment, footwear and home textiles supply chains.

Environment

Companies Applaud As Four States Take Action To Bring More Clean Cars and Trucks to Their Roads

Major companies and employers across the U.S. are applauding recent action in four states to advance ambitious clean vehicle standards, the latest signal of the growing momentum toward zero-emission vehicles and clean transportation policy.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

American Legion Post 159: A Space To Gather, Connect and Honor Veteran Families

Last year, Enbridge made a $45,000 Fueling Futures donation to American Legion Post 159 as part of our commitment to building vibrant and sustainable communities near our operations.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Hormel Foods Named One of Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators

Innovation has long been a cultural centerpiece of Hormel Foods Corporation, and today, the company was recognized on Fast Company’s fifth annual list of the 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CACI Recognized for Cultural Excellence by Top Workplace USA

Top Workplace USA 2023 has awarded CACI International Inc with five National Culture Excellence Awards as part of its annual workplace survey conducted by Energage, LLC.

Diversity & Inclusion

Breaking the Myth, Sharing Our Story: Celebrating AANHPI Heritage Month

This May, Nielsen celebrated Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month. Employees joined in internal events to learn more about AANHPI culture and history from their colleagues in the ALL-IN (Asians Learning, Leadership, & Innovation at Nielsen)

Events, Media & Communications

‘Communities Are Important to Us, and You Are Important to Communities’

Regions Bank recently hosted the second annual CDFI Convening, attended by 25 CEOs and executives from Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) and Minority Depository Institutions (MDIs) across the bank’s footprint.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Jumpstarting Sustainable Innovation

Noel Kinder, chief sustainability officer at Nike, and Brian Matt, head of ESG advisory at the New York Stock Exchange, join Workiva’s Mandi McReynolds on the latest episode of ESG Talk.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Georgia-Pacific's Principles in Perspective: Keith Dula

Listen to Keith Dula, supply chain manager at our Dixie plant in Lexington, Kentucky, explain the importance of being a lifelong learner, exploring your passions and pushing yourself while creating value personally, for the company and your community.

Diversity & Inclusion

Cisco: Walk a Mile in Their Shoes: Creating Awareness and Mutual Respect

Language is one of the most tangible ways to have us all feel seen. As we celebrate PRIDE month, extend your allyship with the LGBTQ+ community. It’s more than rainbow stickers and apparel, rather it’s about the everyday practice of being an ally all year long!

Innovation & Technology

Bayer: Five Favorite Innovations in Agriculture

If LinkedIn is anything to go by, general interest in all things sustainability related has clearly reached an all-time high. At any given moment, my newsfeed is full of posts advocating for new solutions to tackle the world’s most pressing challenges.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Duke Energy, Indiana Economic Development Association Award $115,000 in Grants To Support Child Care Access, Affordability

Funding will support organizations in Bartholomew, Carroll, Clark, Huntington and Wayne counties working to improve quality and accessibility of child care services

Energy

New Holland Brings the Energy Independent Farm Concept to Brazil

CNH Industrial brand New Holland, a world leader in clean energy, announced its partnership on July 11th with leading companies in the biomethane sector in Brazil.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Chemours CEO Mark Newman Recognized As Delaware Business Times CEO of the Year

The Chemours Company (“Chemours”) is pleased to announce that its President and CEO, Mark Newman, has been recognized by the Delaware Business Times as its CEO of the Year award winner in the Large For-Profit category.

Health & Healthcare

Paris 2024 Gets France Moving

The Olympic Games may be a year away, but the commitment to “get France moving more”, that Paris 2024 made before it was awarded the Games, is already bringing benefits for people in the country.

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