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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

National Grid Named Top Utility in Economic Development

National Grid was recently recognized by leading economic development industry publication Site Selection Magazine as a 2023 Top Utility in Economic Development, selected from a pool of approximately 3,300 electric utilities from across the country.

Education

Las Vegas Sands and Marina Bay Sands Award Scholarships to 49 Singapore Students To Nurture Hospitality Talent

Sands and Marina Bay Sands awarded the first 49 student recipients from six Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs) in the $1 million Sands Hospitality Scholarship Program on Nov. 9.

Events, Media & Communications

DP World Announces Start of Air Cargo Hub Operations in Punta Cana

DP World, a global leader in end-to-end supply chain solutions, announces its first export operations at its new air cargo logistics hub in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KeyBank Awards 21 Western Pennsylvania Organizations Through EITC Program Totaling More Than $500,000

KeyBank announced it has awarded 21 Western Pennsylvania organizations with funding through Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program totaling more than $500,000.

Events, Media & Communications

DP World Inicia Operaciones De Su Centro Logístico De Carga Aérea En Punta Cana

DP World, líder mundial de soluciones integrales para la cadena de suministro, anuncia el inicio de las primeras operaciones de exportación de su nuevo centro logístico de carga aérea en Punta Cana, República Dominicana.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

IOC Young Leaders: Rishav Bhowmik Gives New Opportunities to Children in India Through SportXALL

Through his work with the programme, Rishav developed the “SportXAll” project, giving young people in India the chance to train and connect with a sports club that suits their passion and specific skill set.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

AB and Columbia Climate School Kicked Off Its Climate Change Curriculum 2.0

Last week, AB and Columbia Climate School kicked off the first module of its Climate Change Curriculum 2.0, a training program for AB’s investment professionals to learn about the physical changes observed in the global climate from the scientific and academic community

Environment

J.M. Huber Corporation to Support Wildlife and Biodiversity in Forests and Communities Around the World With the Arbor Day Foundation

For the third consecutive year, the J.M. Huber Corporation (Huber) is partnering with the Arbor Day Foundation to support tree planting in communities and forests of need around the world.

Events, Media & Communications

Trane Technologies Calls for Accelerated Climate Action, Increased Transparency at COP28

Trane Technologies will underscore the critical need for adoption of new and existing solutions at scale, accelerated climate policy and transparent emissions reporting during COP28 in Dubai, November 30 – December 12.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Kimberly-Clark’s Alison Lewis Named 2023 Consumer Goods Technology’s CMO of the Year

At Kimberly-Clark, our purpose is Better Care for a Better World, and we’re committed to enabling our teams to fulfill this purpose for consumers around the world.

Environment

Field to Market Opens Public Comment for Proposed Revision to Biodiversity Metric

Field to Market: The Alliance for Sustainable Agriculture® announced today a request for public comment on a proposed revision to the Biodiversity Metric in the Fieldprint Platform®.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Deadly Climate-Induced Flooding Displaces Nearly 1.6 Million People Across the Horn of Africa

Nearly 1.6 million people throughout the Horn of Africa have been displaced by severe climate-induced floods.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Sysco Launches One Planet. One Table., Featuring the U.S. Foodservice Industry’s Largest Assortment of Certified and Sustainably Focused Products

Sysco Corp. launched its One Planet. One Table. assortment, the foodservice industry’s largest offering of certified and sustainably focused products

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Arrow Electronics Announces First-of-Kind Smart Home Project With Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver

Arrow Electronics and Habitat for Humanity of Metro Denver are collaborating on a new community of affordable homes that for the first time will feature innovative smart home technologies.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

DEI@Cadence: Spotlighting Cadence Veterans and Their Transitions to Tech

During November, Cadence is showing appreciation for our Veteran employees, commemorating their service, and recognizing their contributions to our business success.

Environment

Pharmaceuticals in the Environment

We understand the significant potential impacts that pharmaceuticals can have on the environment.

Events, Media & Communications

MAC UK & Ireland Sponsors 14th Annual Red Run in London

M·A·C Cosmetics UK & Ireland was proud to participate as a Platinum Sponsor in this year’s Red Run in London, helping to raise over £230K+!

Events, Media & Communications

KeyBank to Sponsor Homebuying Workshop in Cincinnati

KeyBank will sponsor a homeownership workshop in Cincinnati, OH in partnership with the Jurisdiction-Wide Advisory Board (J-RAB). Chris Browning, KeyBank Mortgage Loan Officer (NMLS# 1486631), will offer advice and details on products and assistance programs that may be available

Innovation & Technology

Nasdaq Sustainable Lens Harnesses Artificial Intelligence to Help Companies Navigate the Complexities of Sustainability and ESG Reporting

Throughout 2023, the areas of sustainability and environmental, social and governance (ESG) have been in the midst of a major evolution.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Chemours Establishes International F-Gas Lifecycle Program To Advance Global Circularity

Global chemistry company Chemours, has created an international F-gas Lifecycle Program across the Americas, Asia, and Europe.

Innovation & Technology

ekō Solutions Fireside Chat Series: Meet Peter Rodriguez, ekō Solutions President

Land Betterment’s ekō Solutions airs 4th Fireside Chat in the 5-part video series with the management team. Meet Peter Rodriguez, President of ekō Solutions.

Environment

Albertsons Brings Food Waste Full Circle

Suzanne Long, Chief Sustainability and Transformation Officer at Albertsons Cos., has made it a personal and business imperative to figure out the best ways to contain it. Long took the stage at Grocery Impact to discuss why food waste initiatives are good for business.

Environment

Tetra Pak Sustainability Report FY22: Taking Action on Climate

At Tetra Pak, we commit to addressing climate change and recognise the importance of setting ambitious targets for transparent and meaningful climate actions, that are aligned with best practices.

Sustainable Development Goals

Jazz Pharmaceuticals' 2022 Corporate Sustainability and Social Impact Report: Using Natural Resources Responsibly

We seek to operate our business in an environmentally responsible way and are committed to meeting evolving regulatory standards and taking steps to reduce our environmental impact, using sustainable practices wherever feasible.

Education

Taking Clean Energy Education on the Road

An extension of SCE’s Energy Education Centers, the Mobile Education Unit program takes clean energy education on the road.

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