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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Aflac CFO Taps Japanese Debt Investors to Bring Down Interest Costs

Aflac Inc., a Columbus, Ga.-based insurer, generates about 70% of its revenue in Japan. The company, which sells supplemental health insurance to Japanese, and less so to U.S. consumers, recently sold roughly $1.21 billion in debt in Japan, taking advantage of the lower cost of capital there as the country’s interest rates continue to be in negative territory

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Grasping Sustainability Opportunities for Asia

A global gathering of business leaders, sustainability experts and reporting practitioners takes place next month, to focus on how Asia can unlock its sustainability potential.

Environment

Is Scrapping Use-By Dates the Answer to Food Waste?

The findings from the latest Tetra Pak Index indicate that consumers are increasingly alert to the damaging impact of food waste.

Education

Case IH Enters Professional Training Partnership in Brazil

CNH Industrial brand Case IH has entered a new partnership with the National Industrial Learning Service (Senai) and the National Rural Learning Service (Senar).

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

No Strings Attached: A Guide to Giving Unrestricted Funds

Philanthropy is transforming. With more and more funders looking to embrace trust-based principles, a new era of giving has arrived. The latest evolutions center the grantee and prioritize the community.

Energy

Pershing Avenue Park Celebrates New Upgrades at Neighborhood Farm Harvest Festival

To celebrate the restoration of Pershing Avenue Park and the conclusion of another growing season at the Pershing Avenue Neighborhood Farm and Community Garden, the City of Poughkeepsie

Energy

Entergy's Nuclear Fleet Essential to Meeting Climate Commitments

Entergy is committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. Our clean, carbon-free nuclear fleet is playing a critical role in meeting our climate commitment.

Events, Media & Communications

DuPont Announces New Vice President, Sustainability

After 40 years of service to DuPont and a career filled with purpose-driven ambition, our Vice President of Corporate Sustainability Jane Schindewolf has announced her retirement.

Events, Media & Communications

At COP27, Investors, Companies, and Policymakers Must Accelerate Urgent Action on the Climate and Water Crises To Cut Emissions in Half by 2030

COP27 provides a critical moment to build upon historic U.S. climate action and investments, as public and private sector leaders raise their ambition, deliver on commitments, implement policies to capitalize on the opportunities

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Cyber Defense Magazine Names Fifth Third's Brian Minick a Top Global Chief Information Security Officer

Fifth Third Bank, National Association, today announced that its Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), Brian Minick, has been named a winner in the Top Global CISOs in the World Awards for 2022, sponsored annually by Cyber Defense Magazine.

Environment

“HBI Forest” Part of Thailand Tree Planting Project

Since the tree planting initiative began in 2014, associates at our facility in Thailand have planted more than 65,000 trees. Recently, our team planted 20,000 trees on land allocated by the local forest department, now known as the “HBI Forest.”

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Dick's Sporting Goods Invests in the Future of Sport With the Launch of DSG Ventures

DICK'S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS) announced today the launch of DSG Ventures, a $50 million in-house fund that will invest in innovative companies that, like DICK'S, hold the core belief that sports make people better.

Innovation & Technology

Illumina Introduces New Research Test to Address One of the Most Common Infections in the United States

Illumina announced a new research test for genitourinary pathogen and antimicrobial resistance (AMR) identification. The Illumina Urinary Pathogen Infectious Disease/Antimicrobial Resistance (ID/AMR) Panel (UPIP) applies precision metagenomics to detect and quantify pathogens.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

2021 Employee Ideas That Matter Alumni Busier Than Ever With Community-Oriented Projects

The 2021 Employee Ideas that Matter grant winners inspired all of us at Sappi North America with their enthusiasm and dedication to their communities.

Events, Media & Communications

Logitech G To Host Rocket League Tournament Series for Players With Disabilities

All players deserve a platform to shine. That’s why Logitech is proud to partner with AbleGamers Charity, Adaptive Action Sports, and Mt. Sinai for the Logitech G Adaptive Esports Tournaments.

Diversity & Inclusion

Alkermes Celebrates Hispanic Americans Who Are Trailblazers in the Mental Health Field

This Hispanic Heritage Month, we celebrated the contributions of Hispanic Americans to the field of mental health.

Diversity & Inclusion

AfroTech Speaker Spotlight: Alexandra Legend Siegel

When my mom gave me the middle name Legend, she said it was because I was destined to use storytelling to change the world.

Environment

Navigating the Politics of ESG as a Business Leader

During the latest election cycle, it's been almost impossible to ignore the controversy swirling around ESG investing. Here we’ll brush aside all of the bluster and noise to provide a clear look at what’s happening, so you can move forward informed.

Innovation & Technology

Trane Technologies Surpasses U.S. Department of Energy Requirements for High-Efficiency, Cold Climate Heat Pump

Trane Technologies has surpassed U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) requirements for the Residential Cold Climate Heat Pump (CCHP) Challenge for high-efficiency heating in freezing temperatures.

Diversity & Inclusion

Southwire Partners With Nessel To Standardize Spaces for Nursing Moms

Southwire has announced a partnership with Nessel to standardize its dedicated spaces for nursing mothers across the company.

Energy

Schneider Electric Research: Energy Volatility Is Impacting Most Organizations

Schneider Electric, the global leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, published research on how energy price and supply volatility is impacting energy management.

Education

Dublin Schools Get $500,000 IBM Grant To Boost Cybersecurity

“The team at IBM Security here in Ireland are looking forward to partnering with City of Dublin ETB over the coming months to build cyber resilience and address any gaps in cybersecurity planning and preparedness.”

Innovation & Technology

What It Will Take To Put EV Adoption in the Fast Lane

Electric vehicles have long been heralded as the future of transportation. However, with costs spiraling and the continued economic uncertainty across Europe, the transition to battery-powered cars remains out of reach for many.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Black & Veatch Initiates Sponsorship to Help Combat Human Trafficking

Black & Veatch announced that it is taking steps to join the fight against human trafficking by supporting three organizations: the Center for Combating Human Trafficking, the International Justice Mission, and Veronica’s Voice.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Varcoe: Incoming Enbridge CEO Commits to Calgary Headquarters, Eyes Energy Transition

The incoming CEO of Enbridge sees a bright future for LNG, a growing role for renewables and a promising opportunity for carbon capture developments as the energy transition gains speed.

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