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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Leidos Announces $750,000 Donation to Hampton University

Leidos (NYSE: LDOS) announced a $750,000 donation to Hampton University in Hampton, Virginia.

Diversity & Inclusion

“Moving Up” Leadership Development Program at Northern Trust

We are thrilled to highlight our 17 female partners from our offices in Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong and Beijing who have successfully completed a six-month leadership development program titled “Moving Up”.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Today in The Lancet Global Health: First-of-Its-Kind Study on Why Some Children Relapse After Being Treated for Malnutrition

New York - December 18th, 2024 – A first-of-its-kind study on relapse among children treated for severe acute malnutrition (SAM) was published today in The Lancet Global Health one of the world’s most respected and long-standing peer-reviewed medical journals. 

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Albertsons Companies Collected 100 Coats in Winter Coat Drive

Albertsons Companies associates held a winter coat drive across our Plano, Pleasanton and Arlington offices. The drive was a great success and our team collected 100 adult and kids coats.

Environment

Reflecting on 2024: BIER Tackling Interconnected Challenges Through Collaboration and Commitment

The past year, 2024, has been a defining moment for addressing critical global challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, water conservation, plastic packaging and deforestation.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The Wall Street Journal Recognizes Bath & Body Works on Its Annual “Best Managed Companies” List

Bath & Body Works announces its inclusion on the Wall Street Journal’s ranking of Best Managed Companies. This is the second consecutive year that the brand has been included on the list.

Environment

Understanding SB 253: A Guide to California’s New Climate Accountability Standards

California is leading the charge in climate accountability with the Climate Corporate Data Accountability Act (SB 253), requiring companies with over $1 billion in revenue to report and verify their greenhouse gas emissions.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Northwestern Mutual Foundation Expands Support for Families Affected by Childhood Cancer With Scholarships

Childhood cancer is a life-altering diagnosis, not just for young patients but for their entire families.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Duke Energy Celebrates Giving Tuesday With More Than $300,000 in ‘Surcee’ Contributions To Help Fight Hunger in South Carolina

Duke Energy is wrapping up a monthlong initiative to support organizations that address food deserts, insecurities and inequities across South Carolina by announcing more than $300,000 in surprise microgrants and contributions to community organizations across the state.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

‘Doing the Baja Thing’: Off-Road Racer Rallies Adventurers in Support of a Good Cause

Steele’s longtime sponsor Monster Energy came through in a big way.

Innovation & Technology

ACED Through AI

In December 2023, the COP28 declaration set out to triple renewable energy (RE) capacity and double energy efficiency (EE) improvements by 2030.

Social Impact & Volunteering

After Record Hurricanes, Delivering on Relief

According to Deputy Director for Operations Support Lashelle Bullock, Team Rubicon leaned heavily on FedEx to deliver everything from clothing for volunteers—known as Greyshirts—to the tech equipment necessary for serving hurricane survivors to the disaster zones.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Sands China Collaborates With the Macao Government To Revitalize Iconic Landmarks

In collaboration with the Macao SAR government, Sands China launched its Community Revitalization Program in 2023 to support local efforts to restore the vitality of cherished Macao historical areas.

Innovation & Technology

3M at CES 2025: Uncomplicating Innovation on a Global Stage

Each January, the world’s biggest brands gather in Las Vegas for the most powerful tech event on the planet, CES, to unveil ground-breaking innovations that shape our future.

At CES 2025, 3M will showcase how we serve as “uncomplicators,” empowering our customers.

Health & Healthcare

Taking Action and Powering Hope for Breast Cancer Awareness and Support

Each year, organizations all over the globe dedicate the month of October to the promotion of breast cancer screening and prevention. At NRG, our people believe in the power of hope, and we’re deeply committed to amplifying that hope through action.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Saint-Gobain Achieves Significant Carbon Emissions Reductions at Roofing Facility in Oxford, North Carolina

Saint-Gobain North America, through its building products subsidiary CertainTeed, has reduced natural gas consumption and saved nearly 1,000 metric tons of CO2 in the last year at its roofing facility in Oxford, North Carolina.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

VIDEO: Support the ASPCA When You Get a New Subaru During the 2024 Subaru Share the Love® Event (Donation)

Through the Subaru Share the Love Event, Subaru and our retailers are proud to have supported nearly 2,300 hometown charities, and by the end of this year, we will have donated nearly $320 million to charity, like the ASPCA.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Why Alignment, Harmonization Key at Brand & Retail Forum in Brussels

Cascale’s Executive Vice President, Andrew Martin, shares reflections from Cascale's Brand & Retail Forum in Brussels, where brands, manufacturers, and policymakers tackled the challenges of compliance, transparency, and harmonized action.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

DP World Study Highlights Economic Benefits of Sustainable Supply Chains

Integrating sustainability into supply chain operations is more than an ethical imperative—it’s a smart business move.

Social Impact & Volunteering

ScottsMiracle-Gro: From Our Garden to Tables Across Our Community

Thanks to our incredible group of captains, the facilities team and weekly volunteers, we harvested a total of 7,041 pounds of fresh produce that helped our local communities and even our onsite Scotts Cafe.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Gen Receives Top Awards for Its Efforts To Power Digital Freedom

Over the past fiscal year, we reached more than 5.3 million people with our Cyber Safety education and training efforts, and more than 55% of our team members participated in programs, supporting meaningful causes with our time and expertise.

Environment

Updated U.S. Climate Pledge Is Achievable With Stable Policy, Ceres Says

“Ceres applauds the U.S. for putting forward an ambitious, yet fully achievable, NDC that will position the country to capitalize on the private-sector momentum to build and deploy affordable, reliable, abundant American-made clean technologies and solutions."

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Northwestern Mutual Awarded Highest-Available Financial Strength Ratings for 34th Consecutive Year

Northwestern Mutual’s superior financial strength remains a hallmark of the 167-year-old company. Fitch Ratings, one of the nation’s leading financial ratings agencies, awarded Northwestern Mutual its top-available designation – ‘AAA Exceptionally Strong’ and a ‘stable outlook.’

Environment

SEC Loses a Key Advocate for Investor Rights and Corporate Transparency

Ceres is profoundly disappointed that the U.S. Senate refused to vote on the reappointment of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commissioner Caroline Crenshaw, an advocate for investor protection and climate risk disclosure, to serve another term.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Leidos Donates $2.5 Million to the Children’s Inn at NIH To Expand Support for Pediatric Research

Leidos (NYSE: LDOS) announced a $2.5 million donation to The Children’s Inn at the National Institutes of Health.

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