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Health & Healthcare

Merck Foundation Strengthens Its Commitment to Expanding Access to Care in Asia-Pacific Region

The Merck Foundation has made an $11 million, six-year commitment to University of New Mexico Health in support of its new initiative to bring high-quality care to an estimated 11 million people living with cancer in underserved communities

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Winn Awards Help Physicians Solve Healthcare Disparities

Dr. Thomas Odeny grew up in rural Kenya during the height of the HIV epidemic in sub-Saharan Africa. After graduating from medical school at the University of Nairobi, he decided to begin his career in HIV care as a way to give back to his community.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Duke Energy Supports Florida Customers With $150,000 in Grants to Programs Aimed at Providing Stability

The Duke Energy Foundation is providing $150,000 in grants to support organizations in Florida that help customers with basic needs such as utility bill assistance, housing and more.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KeyBank Opens New, Full-Service Branch on Redmond Ridge

To commemorate the new Redmond Ridge neighborhood branch opening, KeyBank also invested in two local nonprofit groups. HopeLink and Together Center each received a $10,000 donation from Key to further their missions to help the local community.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Caryl Stern’s Path to Creating a Better World

Caryl Stern's remarkable journey spans more than 30 countries and several high-impact roles.

Diversity & Inclusion

Cisco: Empowering Women and Transforming Economies Globally Through Inclusive Partnerships

International Women’s Day is celebrated around the world on March 8. This year’s theme, Inspire Inclusion, is a bedrock of Cisco’s Social Impact partnerships where we aim to support an inclusive future for all.

Diversity & Inclusion

Atlantic City Electric Recognizes Women's History Month

March is Women's History Month, and at we’re taking a moment to recognize the women who have shaped the energy and utility landscape.

Innovation & Technology

Trane Technologies Announces Completely New Residential HVAC Product Portfolio

Trane Technologies today announced its new residential product portfolio with innovative design upgrades to its highly efficient heat pumps and air conditioners, including next-generation refrigerant with 78% less global warming potential (GWP).

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Nature Action 100 Releases New Guide for Investors To Help Drive Urgent Corporate Action in Key Sectors

Nature Action 100, the first global investor engagement initiative to address the urgent crisis of nature and biodiversity loss around the world, has published a new field guide to equip investors with insights and resources to inform their nature engagements with companies.

Events, Media & Communications

Texas Capital, Trinity Habitat for Humanity and HistoryMaker Homes Join Forces To Rebuild the Home of Dr. Opal Lee, Grandmother of Juneteenth

Texas Capital, Trinity Habitat for Humanity and HistoryMaker Homes have joined forces to rebuild the home of Dr. Opal Lee, the “Grandmother of Juneteenth.”

Health & Healthcare

Sofidel Offers Recommendations for Restroom Care This International Cleaning Week

Sofidel, a leading global provider of paper for hygienic and domestic use, offers ways to keep restrooms in tip-top shape while prioritizing sustainability this International Cleaning Week, March 24-30

Events, Media & Communications

The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation Quarterly Giving Series: YE 2023

Today we’re bringing you the latest quarterly giving series from The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation to highlight the great work done in 2023 to support our mission to help inspire and enable youth sports participation.

Events, Media & Communications

Achieving Corporate Excellence (ACE) Apprenticeship Programmes

A celebration was held in our London office last week to congratulate the 44 Northern Trust employees who have successfully completed their Achieving Corporate Excellence (ACE) apprenticeship programmes within the past year.

Education

SXSW EDU 2024: Usher and IBM SkillsBuild Team Up To Provide Tech Training

A collaboration between IBM SkillsBuild and Usher’s New Look is providing free tech training to young people from historically underrepresented communities, says Lydia Logan, vice president of global education and workforce development for IBM.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Win Win Coffee Is Brewing a Revolution in the Coffee Industry

In the face of initial challenges from the pandemic forcing them to pivot from their physical storefront, Win Win Coffee found an opportunity to further expand their reach through the FedEx E-commerce Learning Lab.

Energy

O-I Glass Selected by US Department of Energy to Receive $125 M Investment to Accelerate Industrial Decarbonization Technologies

O-I Glass, Inc. was selected by the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations to begin award negotiations for up to $125 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act funding as part of the Industrial Demonstrations Program.

Diversity & Inclusion

AEG Continues Its Tradition of Celebrating Women’s History Month

As an organization, AEG has helped build a brighter future for girls by supporting nonprofit organizations in the cities where it operates and encouraging employee volunteerism.

Energy

Delmarva Power Boosts Efforts With Diverse Suppliers, Purchasing a Record $190 Million in 2023

Company’s supplier diversity efforts highlight dedication to its local and diverse communities

Diversity & Inclusion

Making “Herstory”: Stacy’s® Pita Chips Teams Up With Barbie® To Champion Women Entrepreneurs

In celebration of Women’s History Month and the Mattel Inc Barbie brand’s 65th Anniversary, Stacy’s announces special-edition “Barbie-fied” Bags, consumer giveaway and donation to support the next generation of women trailblazers.

Diversity & Inclusion

Taco Bell's Women's History Month Spotlight - Nakari P.

Nakari’s determination has gotten her to where she is today! Since moving to Alabama and finding Taco Bell, Nakari has held different positions which have enhanced her leadership skills.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Life on the Road as a Subaru and Leave No Trace Traveling Team

Subaru partners with Leave No Trace to send teams across the U.S. in a Subaru, providing hands-on training for how to reduce one’s impact when recreating outdoors.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Aflac Voices — Virgil Miller: Together Is How We Care

Together, we help create a world where people are better prepared for the unexpected and expected to help with expenses health insurance doesn’t cover.

Research, Reports & Publications

Essity Webcast: Life-Changing Innovations

Innovation is the heart of Essity, maker of the Tork brand. We continuously strive to create cutting-edge solutions, improving hygiene, health, and well-being, setting new standards for a better tomorrow.

Environment

Climate-Smart Forestry: From Niche to Mainstream

EFM, the forestland investment company I co-founded, is celebrating its 20-year anniversary next year.

Environment

Nurture Your Garden, Nurture the Planet: 4 Simple Steps to Organic Gardening From The Home Depot

Sustainable forestry is an important component of our continued supply of wood products and building supplies. Our commitment to biodiversity also extends to many of the gardening products that we offer.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
    Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is embedded in our company values. We actively promote it among our employees, raise awareness, and foster an...
  2. Social Progress
    Social engagement has always been an integral part of our sense of responsibility as a company. We care and we act to do our part to improve the...
  3. Technology & Engineering Education
    We aim to inspire and cultivate the next generation of engineers and inventors by supporting organizations that foster innovation in education...
  4. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  5. 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...
  6. People
    Empowering Team Members, focusing on safety, and strengthening our communities.
  7. AEG's Commitment to Social Impact and Volunteerism
    AEG embraces its responsibility to enrich the lives of people in the communities around the world where we do business, and to use business to create...
  8. Southwire 2024 Sustainability Report
    Southwire was founded in 1950 with the goal of bringing electric light to people who needed it. In 2025, as we celebrate the 75-year history of our...
  9. Special Economic Zones
    Driving awareness of Special Economic Zones.
  10. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
    At Franklin Templeton, we are proud of our commitment to communities where we live and work. Each year, we engage with hundreds of organizations...
  11. 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...
  12. Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG)
    The business landscape is reorienting itself and you can almost hear priorities shifting toward change-readiness and the bigger picture. And in this...
  13. Social Progress
    Social engagement has always been an integral part of our sense of responsibility as a company. We care and we act to do our part to improve the...
  14. Greener Products and Solutions
    We actively integrate sustainability into the product development process and look at all phases of the product life cycle for opportunities to...
  15. Accelerating access to healthcare technology
    We believe technology can help close the world’s health gaps. By putting people first, we find new ways to advance health while reducing costs. And...