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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Columbus Zoo and Fifth Third Bank Unveil Name of First Hatchling of 2023

Fifth Third Bank teamed up with the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium to name their first hatchling of 2023 and to provide a chance for the winning name recipient to start their own nest egg.

Education

Decoding the Sustainability Reporting Landscape

Sustainability reporting is here to stay. Organizations of all shapes and sizes are under increasing pressure to be open and transparent about the impact they have on the people and places around them. It’s a vital component of any organization’s ongoing success.

Research, Reports & Publications

Summer 2023 Venture Forward Microbusiness Report

The Venture Forward Report is published annually. It offers a deep dive into the latest trends of online microbusinesses, their outsized impact, and hotspots of growth by city.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

GRI North America Enabling Next Generation Sustainability Leaders

The North America region for GRI has been piloting a program that would ultimately enable a large number of students in the Sustainability field to graduate with GRI Professional Certification credentials at a substantially reduced cost.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Path to Peace

The Regions Foundation has worked alongside PeopleFund for several years to help small businesses succeed.

Diversity & Inclusion

Yum China “Angel Restaurant” Concept Champions Inclusivity

As the largest restaurant company in China, Yum China is committed to upholding 'People First' as one of the Company's core values and places a high priority on fulfilling the needs of the key stakeholders in the ecosystem.

Environment

Rayonier 2022 Sustainability Report: Sustainable Forest Management

Rayonier first commenced a plantation forestry program in the late 1940s, marking the beginning of our perpetual cycle of planting, harvesting, and replanting our forests.

Sustainable Development Goals

Climate Week, Courage, and Corporate Sustainability

With Climate Week NYC around the corner, there’s no better time to reconnect with Paul Dickinson, Climate Week co-founder, Workiva ESG advisor, and the founder and chair of CDP. Paul joins host Mandi McReynolds to kick off a four-week series exploring Climate Week.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KeyBank Surpasses $1 Million Funded in Home Buyer Credits

Today, KeyBank announced that it has funded more than $1 million in KeyBank Home Buyer Credits since the program’s launch in September 2022, helping 245 clients achieve their dream of homeownership in areas where the program is available.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Georgia-Pacific Donates $100,000 to Corrigan, Texas Volunteer Fire Department

Recently, Georgia-Pacific donated $100,000 to the volunteer fire department in Corrigan. The Corrigan Volunteer Fire Department, which has close to 25 active volunteers and answered more than 150 emergency calls in 2022, has kicked off a capital campaign.

Energy

Duke Energy Florida Provides Free Energy Makeovers for Income-Eligible Residents in DeBary

More than 1,400 income-eligible customers in Volusia County’s DeBary neighborhood will receive a complimentary energy makeover this month for their house, mobile home or apartment as part of Duke Energy’s money-saving Neighborhood Energy Saver program.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

A Former NFL Player Lives His Purpose on and off the Field

There was a time when Will Matthews didn’t want to talk about football. This was long after he first fell in love with the game—its physicality, the way it gave him an outlet for his emotions.

Research, Reports & Publications

Beyond the Paycheck

Just in time for Labor Day, Points of Light shares its in-depth review of how employment and wages affect the generations and how you and your company can make a difference by leveraging data to drive decisions.

Environment

Sustainable Apparel Coalition Hosts Manufacturer Forum in Shenzhen

After a four-year hiatus, the Sustainable Apparel Coalition returned to hosting in-person Manufacturer Forums with the “Catalyst for Change” event in Shenzhen, China.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Medtronic Foundation: 3 Ways To Transform Corporate Volunteering

The Medtronic Foundation and the Global Inclusion, Diversity and Equity team worked with employee social impact firm Realized Worth to build a toolkit for how to engage responsibly in the community.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

SkysTheLimit.org Announces Release of Full Season 1 of “The First Buck” Podcast: Inspiring Entrepreneurs and Leaders To Reach Their Full Potential

Sky's the Limit announces the release of the full first season of "The First Buck" podcast. Hosted by Sky’s the Limit Co-Founder, Nic Cary, this podcast aims to ignite the entrepreneurial spirit and equip business leaders to reach their potential.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Case IH Farmall Tractor Parade Gets Global Recognition

Case IH, a brand of CNH Industrial, recently lead the way in earning Inverell a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title with the 100 years of Farmall tractor parade.

Education

Acer Empowers Young Computer Scientists at the International Olympiad in Informatics 2023

Acer Inc. announced it is powering the 35th IOI in Hungary by providing PC solutions for all the contestants and onsite staff, supporting young talents at the science contest that aims to foster more innovation and ideas for the future in informatics and IT.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Alkermes Announces Recipients of 2023 Alkermes Inspiration Grants® Program

Alkermes plc (Nasdaq: ALKS) today announced the recipients of the 2023 Alkermes Inspiration Grants® program. Grants were awarded to 11 nonprofit organizations working to address the needs of people living with addiction, serious mental illness or cancer.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

5 Steps To Successfully Navigate Big Pharma’s New Supply Chain Emissions and Climate Reporting Requirements

Big Pharma manufacturers have joined with the World Health Organization (WHO) in a strategic effort to decarbonize the healthcare sector and move it toward net zero. New mandates are requiring cabon emissions reporting and additional commitments from their supply chains.

Events, Media & Communications

Unleashing the Network Performance Excellence: Inspiring Stories From 5G Pacesetters

What makes a network the best? Have you got the answer? Register for the Imagine Live Business Lounge series and get ahead!

Research, Reports & Publications

Aramark Hits New Milestones and Sets New Targets To Help People and the Planet

Be Well. Do Well.—Aramark’s Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) platform—encompasses the company’s focus on and commitment to helping people and the planet.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Las Vegas Sands Welcomes the LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada Into the Sands Cares Accelerator

Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) announced that The LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada (The Center) has joined Sands Cares Accelerator, a three-year membership program aimed at advancing nonprofits to deliver greater community impact.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Texas Capital Helps Unveil “The Cloud Kitchen” in South Dallas

On August 25, Texas Capital was proud to assist in the ribbon cutting and unveiling of The Cloud Kitchen, a project three years in the making.

Green Infrastructure

Will Carbon Removal and Green Hydrogen Transform the US Net-Zero Economy?

North America is home to the largest rise in planned hydrogen projects globally which is forecast to increase due to demand and progression in the industry.

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