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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KFC Foundation Funds $1 Million in Community Projects

The KFC Foundation is awarding $1 million in grants to 100 community-based non-profit organizations to make a project on their wish list come true.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Albertsons Companies' Intermountain Division Establishes Food Pantry

Albertsons Companies' Intermountain Division recently teamed up with Kellogg's to establish a food pantry at Capital High School in Boise, ID.

Environment

Waste Not: How One Massachusetts Company is Recycling Food Waste and Manure Into Renewable Energy

By combining cow manure with inedible food waste, we create renewable energy and mitigate GHG emissions.

Environment

A Guide to Internal Carbon Pricing

Setting an internal carbon pricing strategy is one tool that is helping many companies in their decarbonization journey. 

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Changing the World One Beer at a Time

Social impact isn’t just the purview of big business. Sometimes enthusiastic customers can lead to significant changes. Learn more about the inspiring model from Beer Kulture, a nonprofit working with breweries to foster inclusive hiring practices and close the equity gap.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Comcast RISE Reaches New Program Milestone of Supporting 13,500 Small Businesses Nationwide

Comcast announced 500 additional small business recipients that will receive comprehensive grant packages that include business consultation services, educational resources, a $5,000 monetary grant, creative production, media schedule, and a technology makeover.

Research, Reports & Publications

Cummins Reports Progress on Key ESG Goals in 20th Annual Sustainability Progress Report

Cummins Inc. has posted its 20th annual Sustainability Progress Report, disclosing reductions in greenhouse gases (GHGs) and water consumption while establishing the foundation for progress on other 2030 environmental goals.

Diversity & Inclusion

Pride and Dedication: Meet Daniel Shafer

What’s your story? Tell us a little bit about yourself and what you do here at GoDaddy. My name is Daniel Shafer and I am currently residing in Boise, Idaho. I have a strong passion for computers, and I am also a single dad to a sixteen year old, daughter.

Diversity & Inclusion

Clarion Partners Becomes a Signatory of the CFA Institute Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Code

Clarion Partners is proud to announce we have committed to the voluntary CFA Institute Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Code for Investment Professionals in the United States and Canada (“DEI Code”).

Diversity & Inclusion

After Oscars Triumph, Asian American Viewers Look to Advertisers and Media Companies for More Representation

After the triumph of Everything Everywhere All At Once at the Oscars this year, many people from the Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) community were left feeling incredibly proud of that historic night.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Cintas Named to Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces 2023

Cintas Corporation has been recognized as one of Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces 2023.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Making an Impact One Recess at a Time

On a chilly spring day at the state capitol in Minneapolis, U.S. Bank executive vice president of consumer lending products, Werner Loots, helped local lawmakers and government officials rediscover the joy of recess.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

ESG Trendsetters: Orbia

In this episode of ESG Trendsetters, we highlight Orbia, a purpose-driven company, working to deliver sustainable growth and returns to shareholders and sustained value to customers.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Discovery Education Supports Students and Educators With Free Financial Literacy Resources During College Savings Month and Beyond

During September’s College Savings Month, Discovery Education is supporting students by providing free digital resources to promote financial literacy and planning.

Events, Media & Communications

Why It’s Better To Speak Up About Sustainability Achievements

There is a new trend where companies are afraid to announce their sustainability achievements due to risks of accidentally greenwashing, lawsuits or harm to their brands.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Fostering Change During Black Philanthropy Month and Beyond

Black-led nonprofits remain underfunded by donors compared to white-led organizations. Learn how collaborating with partners across philanthropy, business, and communities can advance justice and equitable opportunity.

Events, Media & Communications

Reuters Webinar on Coordination of ISSB and CSRD: Streamlining ESG Reporting for International Businesses

In an evolving global reporting landscape, businesses are under increasing pressure to consolidate, structure, and annually disclose their sustainability performance.

Diversity & Inclusion

Seeing Results: KeyBank Grant Helping Diverse Businesses in NY’s Capital Region Grow

An investment by KeyBank is driving efforts to assist the business community in New York’s Capital Region become more diverse, access resources in an equitable way and grow.

Sustainable Development Goals

T. Rowe Price Releases 2022 ESG Corporate Report, Highlighting Progress and Future Commitments

T. Rowe Price Group, Inc. (NASDAQ-GS: TROW), a global investment management firm, recently released its 2022 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Corporate Report.

Events, Media & Communications

Introducing 3BL’s “Navigating ESG Comms Through the Cosmos” Series

Each month our in-house experts will merge the celestial wisdom of astrology with current environmental, social, governance (ESG) communication trends to offer a unique perspective and practical advice on sharing your company’s commitments effectively.

Events, Media & Communications

In 20th Year, Whirlpool Community Charity Golf Event Raised $3 Million for Area Youth

Held on August 6 and 7th, the Whirlpool Community Charity Golf Event raised $3 million for Berrien County youth. The event included rounds of golf on six courses in and around Berrien County with 864 participants.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Subaru of America Recognized Among Meals on Wheels America Role Models Fueling the Nationwide Meals on Wheels Movement

Meals on Wheels America, the national leadership association dedicated to addressing senior hunger and isolation, today announced the recipients of four national awards presented during its annual convening of senior nutrition leaders in Phoenix, AZ.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Duke Energy Invests in Diverse Learning Opportunities for Students in Ohio and Kentucky

August brings the back-to-school rush for many students, educators and parents. Duke Energy continues to support students and educators through various funding opportunities, including a $30,000 Foundation grant to support Central State University.

Health & Healthcare

Neurinnov Is Transforming Tetraplegic Patient Care With Cadence

We are excited to share the latest developments from Neurinnov, a company working to restore hand movements for patients with complete tetraplegia following high-level spinal cord injury.

Diversity & Inclusion

Women on the Rise: Otis Colleagues Recognized by Paradigm for Parity

This year’s Women on the Rise class includes approximately 25 recipients, all of which were nominated by their sponsors, mentors or colleagues for their influential achievements.

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