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Diversity & Inclusion

Cisco: Innovation — and Independence — for People With Diverse Abilities

Keeping our rooms clean and safe. Maintaining personal hygiene. Staying connected with family.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

PSE&G Ranked No. 1 for Both Gas and Electric Utility Residential Customer Satisfaction in the East Among Large Utilities by J.D. Power

Public Service Electric & Gas (PSE&G), New Jersey’s largest utility, is proud to announce that J.D. Power has recognized PSE&G as the top utility for residential customer satisfaction in both the electric and gas customer service categories in the East Large Segment for 2024.

Events, Media & Communications

Journey Through the 163-Year Legacy of Family-Owned Bacardi

The story of Bacardi began on February 4, 1862, when Don Facundo Bacardí Massó opened a small tin-roofed distillery on the outskirts of Santiago de Cuba.

Environment

Arbor Day Foundation Engages Tree Planters in 95% of U.S. Neighborhoods

The Arbor Day Foundation has reached 95% of U.S. neighborhoods through community tree plantings and distributions, tree nursery purchases, and shipments to the nonprofit's more than one million members.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Cascale Announces Better Buying Asset Purchase To Advance Responsible Purchasing Practices and Decent Work for All

Cascale today announced the purchase of key assets of Better Buying Institute (BBI), including the widely-recognized Better Buying Purchasing Practices Index (BBPPI) and the Better Buying Partnership Index (BBPI). 

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Trane Technologies Achieves Top 10 Ranking in the 2025 JUST 100

Trane Technologies has been named to the JUST 100, ranking 6th overall. The list, led by JUST Capital and published in partnership with CNBC, recognizes America’s largest public companies that are doing right by workers, customers, communities, shareholders & the environment.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Helping Deliver Sight, Hope, and a Brighter Future: A Heartfelt Thank You to FedEx

Our work improving access to quality eye care around the world wouldn’t be possible without the unwavering support of our sponsors, and FedEx is one of the most vital in making this a reality.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Lenovo’s Deep-Rooted Connection to North Carolina, From Philanthropy to Pro Sports

Lenovo North America President Ryan McCurdy sat down with the Triangle Business Journal to discuss this strong partnership, Lenovo’s continued impact in the region, and Lenovo’s future plans for growth.

Education

From College to Career—Experiencing the Building Blocks of Professional Success

The Quest Diagnostics technology team hosted 6 interns for a 10-week program. Each intern contributed to a key initiative for their respective workgroup

Responsible Production & Consumption

PATRÓN® Tequila Takes Industry-Leading Approach to Support Safer and More Sustainable Agave Farming

PATRÓN® Tequila is leading the way as the first tequila brand to work with its agave farmers to help them achieve certification for agave farming from GLOBALG.A.P.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Entergy Named One of the World’s Most Admired Companies by Fortune Magazine

Fortune magazine has recognized Entergy among the top utilities on its World’s Most Admired Companies list for 2025.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

U.S. Food Waste Pact Welcomes Starbucks Coffee Company As Its Latest Restaurant Signatory

The U.S. Food Waste Pact, a national voluntary agreement that is focused on reducing waste in the U.S. food system through precompetitive collaboration and data sharing, announced today that Starbucks Coffee Company has become the second Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) to join

Education

DICK'S Sporting Goods Named Official Sporting Goods Retailer of the Texas Longhorns

The University of Texas at Austin Athletics and DICK'S Sporting Goods announced an exclusive multi-year brand sponsorship that names DICK'S as the "Official Sporting Goods Retailer of the Texas Longhorns."

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Key Highlights From the US Sustainable Investing Trends Report

The newest "US Sustainable Investing Trends Report" from the US SIF is Establishing a Baseline Universe for Sustainable Investment & Stewardship.

Diversity & Inclusion

Women in Tech at Principal®: Advancing STEM Opportunities in Our Workplace and Beyond

At Principal®, community matters.

That means our team members help ensure prospective interns feel comfortable interviewing, support students looking to break into our fields of expertise, and mentor rising talent. Many of us consider it part of our jobs.

Environment

Global Environmental and Sustainability Product-Related Regulations: Implications for Manufacturers

In a time where environmental awareness is increasingly prominent in global policymaking, manufacturers worldwide are encountering important regulations aimed at promoting sustainability.

Innovation & Technology

2025 Sustainability Trends

As 2025 approaches, Keysight Technologies’ sustainability experts have put together some short trends for the year ahead. The insights cover how AI, renewable energy, and government incentives are set to impact sustainability efforts next year.

Health & Healthcare

For Improving Transplant Access, Collaboration Holds the Key

Kidney transplant is the ideal treatment for those with end stage kidney disease (ESKD) who are eligible for, and interested in, this potentially life-saving procedure.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

#AViewFrom Henkel North America: Mentor, OH

Did you know that Henkel North America employs approximately 8,000 employees in more than 70 sites across the U.S. and Canada? Collectively, these sites support two business units: Adhesive Technologies and Consumer Brands.

Diversity & Inclusion

Shifting the Culture of Internal Audit: Meet Tareyn Joseph

For me, maintaining a balance is critical. That starts with prioritizing taking care of myself to ensure I’m feeling my best so I can perform at my best. Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is essential for both my physical and mental well-being.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Entergy Employees Pack More Than 250,000 Meals in Honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day

In recognition of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, more than 230 Entergy employees and community partners across Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas came together to package more than 250,000 meals for families facing food insecurity.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

International Paper Joins the Fight for Literacy for the Ninth Year

Memphis-based International Paper has renewed its commitment to boosting childhood reading, joining Champions for Literacy (formerly Coaching for Literacy) as its signature partner for the ninth consecutive year.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Southern Company Gas and Its Charitable Foundation Award $11 Million to Nonprofits in 2024

Southern Company Gas and its philanthropic arm, the Southern Company Gas Foundation, awarded more than $11 million in financial gifts last year to over 600 nonprofit organizations in communities across the company's service territory.

Innovation & Technology

Radius Recycling Is Meeting the Growing Demand for Recycled Metals Using Advanced Recovery Technologies

In fiscal 2024, Radius facilities processed and recycled millions of metric tons of metals that originated from end-of-life vehicles, as well as appliances, construction and manufacturing materials, and industrial and commercial by-products.

Innovation & Technology

Will AI And Climate Risk Management Align In 2025?

While artificial intelligence has become increasingly present in contemporary business operations over the past two years, the term might still trigger images of dystopian films like I, Robot or Blade Runner.

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