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Energy & Infrastructure

Adapting Utilities To Harness Prosumer Power in a Renewable Energy Landscape

This is the final part of a three-blog series on how prosumers are disrupting the energy landscape.

Volunteering & Community

T-Mobile’s Hot Tips To Prepare for Cold Weather

As winter vibes roll in and freezing temperatures take over many parts of the country, T-Mobile is here to ensure your tech stays resilient and frost-free.

Awards & Rankings

Southern Company Again Named as a Trendsetter by CPA-Zicklin Index

The 2023 CPA-Zicklin Index of Corporate Political Disclosure and Accountability was unveiled in late October with Southern Company earning the distinction of a Trendsetter, indicating a score of 90 points or higher.

Awards & Rankings

Ryan Vargas Named 2023 Comcast Community Champion of the Year

Comcast announced NASCAR driver Ryan Vargas as the 2023 Comcast Community Champion of the Year, becoming the ninth champion to receive the prestigious annual award.

Philanthropy

U.S. Bank Foundation Strengthens Communities With $10 Million in Grants

’Tis the season for giving, and the U.S. Bank Foundation recently provided more than $10 million in funding to nonprofits nationwide, bringing total 2023 Community Possible giving to more than $34 million. The more than 400 grants will help support valuable community programs.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Plan International Leads a Mutually Beneficial Industrial Park-Worker Program Model

Plan International partnerships with the U.S. government and The Children’s Place demonstrate a childcare model with positive economic outcomes for young women and the private sector.

Environment

Cisco’s Green Team Network: How to Be More Sustainable During the Holidays

‘Tis the season! As we look forward to numerous holidays, special traditions, and spending time with loved ones, I can’t help but think about the impact of my actions.

Events

Chemours CEO and CSO Drive Conversations on the Role of the Private Sector in Accelerating Climate Progress

Chemours President and CEO Mark Newman and Chief Sustainability Officer Amber Wellman recently returned from COP28, where they spent time meeting with business leaders from around the globe who are working together to accelerate the transition to a sustainable world.

Awards & Rankings

Gildan Included on the Dow Jones Sustainability™ Index for the 11th Consecutive Year

Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL: TSX and NYSE) (“Gildan” or “the Company”) is pleased to share that it has been included on the Dow Jones Sustainability™ North America Index (DJSI North America) for its ongoing efforts towards ESG initiatives.

Education & Workforce Development

With State-of-the-Art Technology, CNH Bets on Technical Education

CNH announced its partnership with the Catholic University of Cordoba (UCC) to help educate Argentina’s next generation of farmers.

Awards & Rankings

Walgreens Boots Alliance Wins Diversity & Inclusion Category of the 2023 World Sustainability Awards

Walgreens Boots Alliance is thrilled to be the winner of the Diversity & Inclusion category at this year's World Sustainability Awards.

Philanthropy

Lighting Up the Holidays for D.C. Families

Pepco has sponsored ZooLights for the last 15 years, where more than 500,000 environmentally friendly lights transform the Smithsonian’s National Zoo into a spectacular Winter Wonderland.

Philanthropy

“Catastrophic” Hunger Crisis Declared in Gaza by International Food Security and Nutrition Experts

Nearly 340,000 people in Gaza are at risk of famine.

Awards & Rankings

Fifth Third’s 2022 Sustainability Report Earns Four MarCom Awards

Fifth Third Bancorp today announced its 2022 Sustainability Report, published in June 2023, has earned four 2023 MarCom Awards.

Research & Reports

Accelerating Access to Energy in Africa With Solar Microgrids: A Study

The International Energy Agency (IEA) estimates in its latest report that 80% of the global population without access to energy, is based out of Africa, with around 600 million people affected, especially in the Sub-Saharan region.

Philanthropy

How Regions Is Helping Strengthen Communities From the Ground Up

Affordable housing is crucial. But in many places, it’s getting harder to find. So, the timing couldn’t be better for Regions Bank’s Affordable Housing group to work with developers on opportunities like this.

Corporate Responsibility

Employee Profile: Spotlighting Command Sgt. Maj. William F. Thetford, U.S. Army (Ret.)

Thetford has found that at CACI, upholding its culture of boundless ingenuity and opportunity takes precedence above all else.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Northern Trust Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategy Commits to Advancing Inclusive Culture

We are committed to advancing an inclusive culture in which all individuals are valued, respected, supported and can fully participate in and contribute to our success.

Inclusion & Opportunity

The Mission Driven Business Podcast Episode 67: Empowering Inclusive Entrepreneurship with Ebony Janelle

Brian chats with inclusive entrepreneurship expert Ebony Janelle. As an Empower by GoDaddy manager, Ebony drives GoDaddy’s corporate program that helps underserved entrepreneurs thrive.

Corporate Responsibility

Behind the Apron: Dawayne Gates Is Driving the Volunteer Spirit

From painting a local veteran’s house his favorite shade of purple, to supporting a foster care system, Dawayne Gates, store manager in Houma, Louisiana knows how to encourage fellow associates to get in the Team Depot spirit.

Philanthropy

Helping Nonprofits Make a Positive Impact in Their Communities

Healthcare banking leader Katie Miller talks about the importance of service in a time of change. When Katie Miller was in high school, she tutored teens in the juvenile detention system who were working toward their GED.

Health & Healthcare

Nucleus Genomics Wants To Make Personalized Health Care a Reality

Nucleus Genomics is realizing the dream set into motion long ago by the Human Genome Project: to use the power of genomics to help people live lives that are as healthy and long as possible.

Energy & Infrastructure

Bringing Solar Power to Apartment Tenants

The Foundation for Affordable Housing, BLDG Partners, Sunrun, the city of Orange and Southern California Edison collaborated on the solar project to reduce the community's dependence on fossil fuels.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Partnering With SEMI To Address the Environmental Challenges Facing the Semiconductor Industry

In late 2022, AMD became a founding member of the newly formed Semiconductor Climate Consortium, a group of companies in the semiconductor ecosystem focused on the challenges of climate change.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Decarbonizing Port Operations for the Modern Era

With shipping contributing nearly 3% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and maritime trade volumes expected to triple by 2050, the industry is at a tipping point, writes Morten Johansen, COO for DP World Americas in a recent article published in Forbes.

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The Ray

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Biomimicry and Ray of Hope Accelerator

The Ray C. Anderson Foundation has partnered with the Biomimicry Institute to create the Ray of Hope Accelerator, designed to bring commercially...

Guiding Stars blog: Health & Wellness

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Sustainability by Antea Group

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Collective Action

Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...

Cascale Events

Cascale organizes and participates in a series of events, leveraging its position as a global convener of close to half the sector to bring together...

Profiles of Good Character and Inspiring Innovation

There are two pillars to CACl’s culture: character – our commitment to ethics and integrity in all we do, and innovation – our dedication to...

FedEx Cares | Overall

FedEx Cares is our global community engagement program and one way that we live out our purpose of connecting people and possibilities. Our goal is to...