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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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Events, Media & Communications

From the Ground Up: How Business Can Drive Financial Inclusion

Join Merck KGaA, CNote and 3BL Media on December 14 at 1 p.m. ET to learn how businesses can use an innovative model to meet their DE&I targets.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Consultation to Set Priorities for GRI Standards Development

The draft work program of the Global Sustainability Standards Board (GSSB), which will guide GRI standard setting activities over the next three years, has been made available for public comment.

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Health & Healthcare

Carrefour and Danone With Nine Major Food Manufacturers Wins 2022 SIRIUS Prize in Sustainable Collaboration for Healthier Lives Initiative in France

Carrefour and Danone with 9 Food Manufacturers Win 2022 SIRIUS Prize in Sustainable Collaboration for CGF"s Healthier Lives Lundi C'est Veggie Initiative in France

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Diversity & Inclusion

What Veterans Day Means to Cisco's VETS Inclusive Community

Every November 11th, you may see more flags flying and people thanking military veterans for their service.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Help NBCC in Its Mission to End Breast Cancer

Founded in 1991, the National Breast Cancer Coalition Fund’s (NBCC) mission is to end breast cancer through the power of action, education and advocacy.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Help SPLC Dismantle White Supremacy, Strengthen Intersectional Movements, and Advance the Human Rights of All People

The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is a catalyst for racial justice in the South and beyond, working in partnership with communities to dismantle white supremacy, strengthen intersectional movements, and advance the human rights of all people.

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Innovation & Technology

Update on Land Betterment's Entrepreneur Zone

E-Zone which offers workspaces, community resources, education & start-up capital to foster & grow the occupant’s businesses looks to expand beyond Kentucky.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Can I Recycle That? Most Americans Look to Packaging First To Determine Recyclability

For companies and brands looking to improve the likelihood their package gets recycled this America Recycles Day, new research reinforces the critical importance of recycling information included on packaging.

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Energy

New Cummins CEO Says Energy Transition Is Chance for Company To Shine

Describing her first 90 days as a whirlwind, Cummins Inc.’s new CEO says she believes more than ever this is a moment of truth for the planet and society and an opportunity for the company to shine.

Education

America’s Charities Unveils New Scholarship Program To Help Improve Educational Opportunities, Build a Better-Educated Workforce, and Scale Scholarship Funding

America’s Charities’ new Scholarship Program provides direction on scholarship policy development, manages the application process, provides donation technology to secure scholarship funding, and distributes scholarship money.

Events, Media & Communications

Imagine Live Tour - Unique Experiences Addressing Your Needs

The ImagineLiveTour is tailored to meet our customers' unique needs at more than 60 stops over the next six months.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

EPRI Receives DOE Award To Research Uranium Recovery Options for the Next Generation of Reactors

“Recovering uranium from used nuclear fuel so that it can be used in the next generation of reactors helps to ensure the success of carbon-free generation,” said Neil Wilmshurst, EPRI senior vice president of Energy System Resources and Chief Nuclear Officer.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

Upcycle Your Lenovo Boxes Into Cat Houses

If you think we want our boxes upcycled into cat houses... you're absolutely right.

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Education

Through Mentorship, Verizon Volunteers Are Helping Young Women Around the World Excel in STEM

Brianna Hanson, a third-year college student in Kingston, Jamaica, remembers how STEM subjects captivated her as a girl. “Science, technology, engineering and math really intrigued me growing up,” she says.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Sands China Receives the Special Olympics' Golisano Health Leadership Award

In September, Sands China was awarded the Golisano Health Leadership Award by the Special Olympics for its long-term sponsorship of the Macau Special Olympics’ Healthy Athletes Program.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

Improving the Sustainability of Golf Through Recycling

As a sport steeped in centuries old traditions, golf isn’t known for innovative change, but Team Dow sees an opportunity to use innovations in sustainability to advance the sport.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Achieving Greater Together: Northern Trust Gives Back

Globally, Northern Trust employees performed more than 25,000 hours of service for a total of more than 1,200 organizations.

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Innovation & Technology

FedEx Helps Small Businesses Navigate the Digital Landscape

Since 2021, FedEx has been collaborating with the Accion Opportunity Fund (AOF) to introduce women and minority-owned businesses to the FedEx E-Commerce Learning Lab.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Breaking Down Barriers and Challenging Stereotypes to Promote Empathy, Equity and Independence for People With Disabilities

Melwood is a leading employer, advocate and preferred provider for people with disabilities. Since 1963, Melwood has been breaking down barriers and challenging stereotypes to promote empathy, equity and independence for people with disabilities.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Alkermes Supporting Local Communities

Alkermes respects the culture, customs and values of the people in the communities in which we operate. We seek to support and positively impact these communities through our grant programs, sponsorship contributions and volunteer support.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

How IBM Is Helping Bridge the Digital Divide

IBM is investing in the future of work with a holistic approach that offers access to education and training while creating a more diverse pipeline of applicants to fill the skills gap.

Diversity & Inclusion

Sky Tackles Digital Inequality Through Tech Grant Commitment

Sky is announcing the roll-out of its Sky Up Tech Grants initiative with an investment of £220,000 to provide young people with equipment and connections to get online.

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Environment

Fashion Industry’s Role at COP27 in Driving Collective Action To Deliver on Decarbonization Targets

The recently concluded annual UN Climate Change Conference (COP27) brought delegates from all over the world to discuss the progress the world has made in the fight against climate change and the impact business is having on people and planet.

Diversity & Inclusion

HRH Prince Feisal: Sport Should Be Safe for Everyone

Speaking at the opening of the 8th International Working Group (IWG) World Conference on Women and Sport, IOC Executive Board member and Deputy Chair of the IOC’s Gender Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Commission, HRH Prince Feisal Al Hussein,

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Sustainable Development Goals

3 Guiding Pillars for Companies Looking to Create an Effective Climate Transition Plan

Nasdaq, along with a broad range of stakeholders, is helping to provide suggested steps towards climate progress and transparency.

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