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Health & Healthcare

T-Mobile Strengthens California’s Emergency Preparedness with Expanded 5G Access at 11 Rural County Fairgrounds

The expansion enhances public safety by ensuring that first responders and local officials using the fairgrounds as incident command posts stay connected during emergencies

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Principal® Strengthens Commitment to Sustainability with the Release of Third Sustainable Financing Report

Principal Financial Group® continues its commitment to sustainable finance with the release of its third Principal Sustainable Financing Report. This report highlights the allocation of proceeds from the company’s $600 million sustainability bond, issued in August 2021.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Hershey Signs Groundbreaking Long-Term Agreement With Cocoa Cooperatives Aimed at Improving Farmer Income and Farm Resiliency

Hershey announced a five-year agreement with nine cocoa-producing cooperatives in Côte d'Ivoire.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bath & Body Works Recognized by Forbes on Its Annual “Best Customer Service” List

Today Bath & Body Works announces its inclusion on Forbes’ Best Customer Service list. The second annual list recognizes the top brands that go above and beyond to surprise and delight their customers.

Events, Media & Communications

‘The Wild Robot’ Inspires Us To Protect Each Other and Our Planet

The Wild Robot is a shining example of Comcast NBCUniversal’s dedication to sustainability across filmmaking through the GreenerLight Program.

Events, Media & Communications

Leading Global CEOs/CFOs from The Coca-Cola Company, AztraZeneca, John Wiley & Sons, Inc., ComEd, Tata Consultancy Services, ExlService Holdings, Sigma Lithium to Share Integrated Long-Term Business Plans on AI with Investors

Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose (CECP) invites media, companies, and institutional investors to attend the CEO Investor Forum—a free in-person event and live-streamed —focused on responsible long term artificial intelligence (AI) business strategy.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

PotlatchDeltic’s Board of Directors; Setting High Standards

PotlatchDeltic’s Board of Directors sets high standards for the Company’s employees, officers, and Directors. Implicit in this philosophy is the importance of sound corporate governance for shareholders, the Board of Directors, management, employees, and public trust.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

SCS Global Services Garners Recognition as One of SF Bay Area’s Fastest Growing Private Companies

SCS Global Services (SCS) was honored Thursday as one of the fastest growing private companies in the San Francisco Bay Area. The awards were presented by the San Francisco Business Times at its annual Fast 100 celebration.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Disaster Recovery for Affected Businesses

The weight of rebuilding amid the devastation is daunting. It’s important to remember that you are not alone. With available resources and a clear, organized approach, you can navigate the rebuilding process more effectively and regain control in the aftermath of the storms.

Research, Reports & Publications

Understanding CSRD and Double Materiality

This week’s ESG Talk episode features Michael Littenberg and Marc Rotter of Ropes & Gray, one of the world's premier law firms with over 1,500 attorneys worldwide. The duo joins Andie Wood to discuss the complexities of the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD).

Diversity & Inclusion

KeyBank’s Key4Women Honors Local Entrepreneur Theresa Slater at Annual Forum in Syracuse, NY

KeyBank’s Key4Women Central New York Chapter held its annual breakfast forum on Wednesday October 9th at Bellevue Country Club in Syracuse. Theresa Slater, President and CEO of Empire Interpreting Service, was the keynote speaker.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Award-Winning Cisco Sustainability Data Foundation Takes the Stage as Key to Sustainability Success

Cisco’s focus on data-driven environmental sustainability contributed to our recognition this week as an Impact Award recipient by SustainableIT.org.

Innovation & Technology

How Trane Technologies Helps Make Buildings Greener

We believe every job at Trane Technologies can be a sustainability job. Learn how Emma Van Fossen reduces the emissions of buildings through her work as an energy engineering team lead.

Innovation & Technology

DP World's Cars in Containers: A Sustainable Solution for the Growing Automotive Industry

The automotive industry, particularly the electric vehicle (EV) sector, is experiencing unprecedented growth. With vehicle demand at an all-time high, Statista expects global auto sales to exceed 77 million in 2024, signaling a major recovery by more than 13 million units

Events, Media & Communications

CASE Presents Its Solutions for Bolivian Agriculture at the Agro Vidas Fair

CNH brand, CASE Construction showed off its innovative equipment for the agricultural and construction sector in the 20th edition of the Agro Vidas fair.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Taking Care of the Things That Matter Most: Our ESG Journey

As a global leader in home fragrance and personal care, we don’t just offer products and experiences — we're also committed to shaping a future that's resilient, responsible and filled with possibilities.

Energy

Leidos Hits Key “Electrify the Mission” Milestone

Leidos participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony at Dover Air Force Base (AFB) in Delaware to commission the first of 168 electric vehicle (EV) charging points for the Department of the Air Force.

Energy

Duke Energy Expands North Carolina Program That Helps Businesses Become More Renewable and Carbon-Free

Duke Energy has received approval for Green Source Advantage Choice in North Carolina, a program that provides the opportunity for large business customers to support renewable energy development by supplementing their power usage with 100% renewable, carbon-free generation.

Health & Healthcare

Ways to Play and Learn With My Special Aflac Duck®

The journey after a cancer diagnosis often involves juggling schedules, managing treatment plans and trying to glean as much information from health care providers as possible — not to mention the emotions that one must process.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Cadence Announces Fem.AI Alliance To Lead Gender Equity Revolution in the AI Workforce

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: CDNS) announced that industry leaders Equinix Foundation, NetApp, NVIDIA and Workday are founding members of the Cadence Giving Foundation’s Fem.AI Alliance.

Environment

Veolia Hazardous Waste Treatment Plant Receives Award for Environmental Leadership in Arkansas

Veolia North America’s state-of-the-art hazardous waste treatment facility in Gum Springs, Arkansas, has been named the 2024 recipient of the Diamond Award for excellence in environmental leadership, demonstrating a commitment to sustainable operations

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Whirlpool Corporation Named a Top Corporate Citizen of 2024

Whirlpool Corporation has been recognized by 3BL, a leading sustainability communications partner, as one of the 100 Best Corporate Citizens of 2024.

Green Infrastructure

Saint-Gobain Video Series: Journey to 2030 – Vision for a Sustainably Built World

To achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, Saint-Gobain North America must reach key milestones by 2030. In our latest episode of Journey to 2030, we discuss how being good stewards of the environment is part of who we are.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Vehicles for Change Receives a $625,000 Grant from Truist Foundation to Expand Virtual Reality Vehicle Repair Training

Vehicles for Change (VFC) was awarded a $625,000 grant from Truist Foundation to enhance and expand its state-of-the-art Virtual Reality (VR) vehicle repair training program.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Bacardi Promotes Conservation and Education To Help Protect Bat Population in Puerto Rico

As part of its continued efforts to protect local wildlife, Bacardi in Puerto Rico recently celebrated the tenth edition of the Puerto Rico Bat Festival in collaboration with the Puerto Rico Bat Conservation Program (PCMPR).

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