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PNC Volunteers Bring Basic Financial Knowledge to New Volunteer Opportunity

For about two years now, the PNC Center for Financial Education (CFE), an effort led by Community Development Banking, has been collaborating with community-based nonprofits to offer financial education to individuals, first-time homebuyers and small businesses.

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Environment

Tetra Pak Unveils Recycling Collaborations and Investments Ahead of Earth Day

In the run up to the Earth Day (22nd April), Tetra Pak is highlighting some of its recent recycling initiatives that are helping to keep valuable materials in use and out of landfills.

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Sustainable Development Goals

World Water Day 2023: A Ripple Effect

Sometimes saving water starts with a simple question: What if?

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Innovation & Technology

FedEx To Open First Advanced Capability Community (ACC) in India

FedEx has announced plans to open its first Advanced Capability Community (ACC) in Hyderabad, India in 2023.

PYXERA Global

Events, Media & Communications

Maximize Your Team's Potential with an Exclusive Webinar on Pro Bono Volunteering

In honor of Global Volunteer Month and in partnership with SAP, Pyxera Global is excited to announce an upcoming webinar that will delve into the value of pro bono volunteering and how it can transform your organization.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

VolunteerMatch Welcomes Two New Board Members: Lillian Samuel and Renee Kaplan

This Global Volunteer Month, the VolunteerMatch team welcomes two new members to their Board of Directors, Lillian Samuel, and Renee Kaplan, both highly respected CEOs in the nonprofit sector.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

17 Tons of Fun Pulling for Children With Cancer

When people pull together, no challenge is too great — even moving a 35,000-pound firetruck! On Saturday, April 1, 35 Aflac Group employees participated in Curing Kids Cancer’s 10th Annual Fire Truck Pull, presented by Aflac, in Columbia, South Carolina.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

Give Back and Gain Experience

Join Taproot's free National Volunteer Week webinar on Tuesday, April 18 for a guide to giving back and gaining experience through Taproot’s skilled volunteering opportunities.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Reflecting on Work for Humankind and Embracing Equity

The Work For Humankind initiative is a project that invited volunteers on a once in a lifetime opportunity to make a long-lasting difference on the remote island of Robinson Crusoe, while working from our tech-enabled Hub.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Role of Technology in Evolution of ESG Reporting

Registration now open for free webinars on April 26, where anyone can attend to discover more about GRI licensing and the benefits of becoming a Licensed Software partner.

Bath & Body Works

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bath & Body Works Named One of ‘America’s Greatest Workplaces for LGBTQ+’ Employees by Newsweek

Today Bath & Body Works announces its inclusion on Newsweek’s list of America's Greatest Workplaces for LGBTQ+ employees.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

What ESG Issues Do Consumers Really Care About?

Research has more than made the case for linking environmental, social and governance 
(ESG) strategies to corporate profitability.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

ASCSC Community Foundation, LA Galaxy Foundation, Kings Care Foundation, Los Angeles Lakers Youth Foundation, Kinecta Federal Credit Union and AT&T Hosted Becca’s Closet’s “Yes! That’s My Dress” Pop-Up Prom Dress Giveaway at Dignity Health Sports Park

On April 12, 2023, AEG’s ASCSC Community Foundation, LA Galaxy Foundation, and Kings Care Foundation, teamed up with the Los Angeles Lakers Youth Foundation, Kinecta Federal Credit Union, and AT&T to host Becca’s Closets’ pop-up prom dress giveaway.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

KFC Tackles Trash With Community Litter Picking as Part of Keep Britain Tidy

A restaurant in Reading is taking the battle against rubbish to the streets. The KFC on Oxford Road is working to tackle the scourge of litter by taking matters into its own hands… or pickers.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

National Grid Accepted to U.S. Department of Defense SkillBridge

National Grid was recently approved by the U.S. Department of Defense as an industry partner for its SkillBridge program. DOD SkillBridge provides career development opportunities to service members approaching the end of their military commitment.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Return to Sport: Rising Costs the Main Barrier to Sport Access for Canadian Kids

COVID-19 has had far-reaching and long-lasting impact on sports and recreation across Canada. In 2020 the impact was immediately felt, as research showed Canadian kids lost over 277 million hours of sport participation.

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Environment

Celebrating Earth Day With Resources From Discovery Education

In celebration of Earth Day 2023, Discovery Education presents K-12 teachers and students a diverse array of cross-curricular digital resources inspiring exploration of the natural world and environmental stewardship.

Innovation & Technology

Better Surfaces Through Nature (and Lasers)

By closely examining the sizes, shapes, and spacing of many biological surface structures, Fusion Bionic is harnessing these insights to create super-performing materials that mimic the wonders of nature and replacing costly traditional methods of finishing surfaces.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Covia’s Commitment to Community Investment

The strength of Covia is fundamentally rooted in our people and the relationships they create with the communities that they live and work in by investing time, talent, and financial resources.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Power of 100: Entergy Mississippi Donates $100K to Extra Table

What is the perfect menu to commemorate a century of powering Mississippi? Red beans and rice. The healthy and nutritious meal is part of a year-long effort Entergy Mississippi has launched for its 100th anniversary to invest in poverty solutions.

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Education

Otis, China Soong Ching Ling Foundation Partner to Further STEM Learning

Otis Worldwide and the China Soong Ching Ling Foundation announced a partnership to advance career prospects for girls and women in China by supporting education and innovation related to STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering, Math.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

KeyBank’s Presence in Western Michigan Grows with Opening of New Office and Community Support in Grand Rapids

KeyBank has officially opened its permanent office in Grand Rapids, Michigan. A commitment to transformative philanthropy and community support is central to KeyBank’s purpose in Western Michigan as well as in all its markets.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Celebrating Women and Investing

Stella Tai, Stewardship Investing Impact Manager at Praxis Mutual Funds interviews Lori Scott, Managing Director of Impact Credit at Lafayette Square to reflect on the contributions and achievements of women in the field of investing. Lori has 25 years of experience in finance.

Diversity & Inclusion

Generation Change's Hands Off Presents: Heather Fisher

Generation Change (GenChange) is an audience-inspired, audience-led initiative at Paramount designed to elevate and empower young people who are driving change around the world.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Duke Energy: Being a Lineworker Suits Georgia Hummel Perfectly. Here’s Why

Hummel and other lineworkers build and maintain power lines and equipment that carry about 6,300 megawatts of electricity from a diverse mix of power plants to nearly 890,000 Hoosier homes and businesses.

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Diversity & Inclusion

New Benevity Report Finds DEI Initiatives Remain Top Priority for Employees

The 2023 State of Workplace DEI report reveals just how high of a priority diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) remains for employees, despite the current economic outlook, and how DEI plays a critical role in attracting and retaining talent.

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