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Innovation & Technology | Logitech

Logitech’s One-of-a-Kind Accessible Gaming Rig

Two years ago, while awaiting surgery to address a unique medical condition, 12-year-old Daire Gorman desperately needed to find a new way to game.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

Sofidel Finalizes the Acquisition of the Tissue Division of Clearwater Paper Corporation and Becomes the Fourth Largest Tissue Paper Producer in North America

Sofidel, a global leading manufacturer of paper for hygienic and household use, known particularly in Italy and Europe for its Regina brand, has finalized the acquisition of the tissue division of Clearwater Paper Corporation (“CLW Tissue”).

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Operation HOPE, U.S. Bank Partner To Serve Crenshaw Community in L.A.

Through its award-winning HOPE Inside program, a partnership between Operation HOPE and financial institutions including U.S. Bank, the organization equips young people, adults and small business owners with financial tools and education to help secure a better future.

Diversity & Inclusion

Operation Surprise 2024: The Home Depot Foundation’s Tribute to Service

This November, The Home Depot Foundation is launching its annual Operation Surprise campaign: a nationwide effort to make veteran housing safer, more accessible and affordable.

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Environment

PotlatchDeltic: Forests and the Carbon Cycle

Forest management concentrates on the growth of harvestable crop trees for use in solid wood products, which maximizes the amount of forest carbon that is captured and stored in long-lived wood products.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Inside Whole Foods’ Sustainability Strategy

In this episode of ESG Talk, Caitlin Leibert, vice president of sustainability at Whole Foods Market, joins host Alyssa Zucker to explore how technology, supply chain engagement, and industry partnerships are driving sustainability strategies.

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Innovation & Technology

Code.org – Scaling Computer Science Education and Demystifying AI

Native American students perform two to three grade levels below their white peers in reading and mathematics, and they are twice as likely to drop out of school.1 But this didn’t stop Lance West from earning his college degree in secondary education, even after the birth of his

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

AB: As Climate Change Gets Hyperphysical, Investors Should Too

As a global disruptor, climate change remains one of a handful of mega-forces likely to permanently change how the world lives, works and consumes—all directly affecting countries, assets and companies on many levels.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

PepsiCo Foods North America Aims to Reduce Barriers to Entry for U.S. Farmers

To help advance a resilient future for U.S. agriculture, PepsiCo Foods North America (PFNA) invests in programs that invite new generations into the agriculture sector and support the adoption of regenerative agriculture practices.

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Diversity & Inclusion

The Power of Embracing Potential and Leading With Purpose at Cummins

In the dynamic landscape of corporate careers, Schuyla J. stands out as a testament to the power of embracing potential. For 14 years, she has played an integral role at Cummins Inc., driven by her willingness to seize opportunities and take calculated risks.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Conflict in Lebanon

In September, Israel launched a barrage of airstrikes against Lebanon, marking the deadliest day since the country’s 2006 war. In recent weeks, the conflict has escalated, with strikes mainly hitting the southern part of the country and parts of Beirut, the capital.

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Innovation & Technology

STEYR Plus Wins ‘Bio Intelligent’ Design Award

CNH brand, STEYR, have earned yet another accolade with a BIG SEE Product Design Award presented at a ceremony in Slovenia, one of STEYR’s key markets, with the Plus 80-117hp tractors.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Entergy Employees Recognized for Donating Over $230,000 to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

Entergy was recognized this year as one of the top 25 workplace giving contributors for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, donating more than $230,000 through the company’s employee payroll contributions across its service areas.

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Diversity & Inclusion

AB Holds Day of Understanding – Supports Diversity

Last week, AllianceBernstein hosted its sixth annual Day of Understanding.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Teva, in Partnership With Direct Relief, Honored by U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation for Mental Health Efforts

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation announced Teva Pharmaceuticals as a winner of the 25th Annual Citizens Awards, a long-standing program that honors businesses for their leadership in solving the world’s biggest challenges.

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Environment

Antea Group Named to Engineering News-Record’s 2024 Top 200 Environmental Firms

Antea Group is honored to announce that we have been named among Engineering News-Record’s (ENR) 2024 Top 200 Environmental Firms.

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Environment

AEG’s Eco-Social Initiative FAME FOREST Expands to Berlin

AEG today announced the expansion of its eco-social initiative, FAME FOREST, to Berlin, in celebration of its fifth anniversary.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

Our Approach to Water Stewardship: Preserving Essential Resources at International Paper

As we work toward our Vision 2030 target of reducing our water use per ton of production by 25%, we are analyzing risks and opportunities for water use reduction at each of our facilities with the ultimate objective of minimizing our impact on freshwater sources.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Georgia Power Awarded $160 Million From Department of Energy To Enhance Georgia’s Power Grid

Georgia Power, the state's largest electric utility serving 2.7 million customers, has been awarded more than $160 million in funding by the Department of Energy (DOE) through its Grid Deployment Office.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Dow Leaders Honored for STEM Excellence With 2024 HENAAC and Luminary Awards

Dow (NYSE: Dow) announced four leaders have been recognized by the Hispanic Engineers National Achievement Awards Conference (HENAAC) with awards in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) excellence.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Habitat Restoration by Ducks Unlimited Serves Wildlife and Bismarck Community

MPC’s assistance with the project reflects the company’s focus on strengthening the communities where it operates by making investments that have a positive, measurable impact.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

What It Feels Like to Be a Hungry Child

A deeply personal story of living through famine as a child in Somalia, and now working to stop it around the world as an adult.

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Environment

How Veolia Supports Biodiversity in North America

Biodiversity is vital to the proper functioning of ecosystems — for crop pollination, soil fertilization, oxygen production, food, medicines and more life-sustaining processes. We strive to lessen or reverse human impacts on the environment.

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Diversity & Inclusion

New Insights: The Role of Identity in Destination Decisions

Our new research, Journeys for All: An Expedia Group Study on Inclusion in Travel, looks into the disparities in travel experiences among underserved travelers in the United States, including Black, Latino, LGBTQIA+, and travelers with disabilities.

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Education

The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation and kate spade new york Bring “SheCare Wellness Pods” to a Third HBCU Campus

Earlier in October, The Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation (BLHF) and kate spade new york announced the third expansion of “SheCare Wellness Pods,” a program that launched in April 2023 to provide frontline mental health care to women on HBCU campuses.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

VS&Co Supports Cancer Causes Around the World

VS&Co is committed to investing in the health and wellbeing women. We are so proud of the work we do through the VS Global Fund for Women’s Cancer, Susan G. Komen and other cancer causes around the world.

Latest Campaigns

  1. AEG's Commitment to Sustainable Operations
    AEG's sustainability initiatives are designed to reduce our consumption of the planet’s limited resources. Through our comprehensive sustainability...

  2. Tapestry I The Power of Our People
    We aim to foster a culture of purpose and fulfillment at Tapestry by embedding equity, inclusion and diversity throughout our organization, and...

  3. AEG Celebrates Inclusion
    At AEG, we embrace inclusion and strive to create a workplace where our employees feel welcomed, valued and respected for the viewpoints, ideas...

  4. Kingfisher Around the World
    The SCS Kingfisher certification mark is showing up on an increasing number of products around the world. It differentiates companies that are making...

  5. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...

  6. Goals That Inspire: Positive Social Impact
    Through our Goals That Inspire we strive to make a positive difference in our communities by relying on our ability to understand their needs and then...

  7. Enriching Women's Lives
    60 years ago, Mary Kay Ash created an unparalleled opportunity for women to define their own successes and control their own futures. Her vision of...

  8. International Paper | HEALTHY & ABUNDANT FORESTS
    Vision 2030 Goal: Lead forest stewardship efforts globally

  9. Recognition of our Company
    As the leading sports and live music company in the world, we recognize our responsibility to provide industry leadership and to conduct our business...

  10. PotlatchDeltic 2024 Corporate Responsibility Report
    PotlatchDeltic’s 2024 corporate responsibility accomplishments include: Forests: Planted nearly 29 million seedlings and protected 7,880 miles of...

  11. Climate Stabilization
    SCS is working to advance climate accounting and reporting based on the latest climate science to help stabilize climate below temperature thresholds...

  12. Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games
    The vision of Paris 2024 Paris 2024 will see a new vision of Olympism in action, delivered in a unique spirit of international celebration. We will...

  13. KeyBank's Community Investment
    In states where Key has a presence, there are approximately 1.7 million low- to moderate-income (LMI) households. Many LMI individuals don’t have bank...

  14. PSEG People & Communities
    PSEG is committed to improving the lives of our customers, our employees and the diverse communities we serve throughout New Jersey and Long Island...

  15. Economic Growth
    CARE’s Economic Growth team works to increase women’s wealth by changing the system