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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

In Ukraine, Whole Planet Foundation Is Supporting Entrepreneurs and Internally Displaced People

Whole Planet Foundation is supporting Concern Worldwide with a $50,000 grant to provide food kits to internally displaced peoples (IDPs) in Ukraine who are living in shelters or hosted in private homes in Western Ukraine.

Diversity & Inclusion

In Her Own Words: Stacy Cline Advocates for Inclusive Entrepreneurship

Bridging the digital divide was challenging pre-pandemic but when work from home became the new normal, that divide widened. Stacy Cline and her GoDaddy colleagues are determined to bridge the gap.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

AllianceBernstein Recognized By ESG Clarity UK Awards

At AllianceBernstein, we’re fully invested in actively pursuing responsibility—from the way we work, our community service, and the investment solutions we deliver to our clients.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Together We Can Make an Impact: How a Beach Clean-Up United a Community

The Lisbon Cisco Green Team has been organizing beach cleaning activities as one of our staple events. We have numerous events and examples that we could share with you, but today I’m going to talk to you about one of my favorite past activities.

Education

SD2 Students Receive Illumina STEM Scholars Award

Applications for the Illumina/SD2 STEM Scholars Award opened in the Fall, and closed in January with a total of 36 student applications. The scholarship was open to all 10th through 12th grade students in San Diego County.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Home Depot Expands Partnership With the Human Rights Campaign Foundation

The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation works to make transformational change in the everyday lives of LGBTQ+ people.

Energy

Prepare for Summer and High Heat Days

According to the National Weather Service, “on average, extreme heat has killed more people in the last 10 years than any other weather phenomena.”

Events, Media & Communications

How Electrification Fits in the World of Cleaner Energy

Affordability and low carbon are main topics for Duke Energy leaders at the Electrification 2022 conference

Innovation & Technology

Bayer: Using Unprecedented Insights in Unexpected Ways on the Farm

On the farm, even the smallest improvement can lead to big gains in efficiency. This is where digital insights make a massive difference. By revealing new layers of information, farmers can make more informed decisions.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Helping Our Heroes Who Live Bravely and Sacrifice Readily

They're the ones running toward the flames. In a medical emergency, you’ll see them. If there’s a car accident, they’ll be there. For those reasons and more, Georgia-Pacific is proud to support firefighters.

Health & Healthcare

Youth Can't Wait - Empowering Young People in the Fight Against Hepatitis

Listen to episode 2 of our Hepcast as we follow the journey of a young man living with HepatitisB. He’s joined by Arafat Bwambale from the Great Lakes Peace Centre in Uganda and Manal El Sayed from Ain Shams University in Egypt.

Environment

EarthX Supports Sustainable Fishing

According to MSC, sustainable fishing means leaving enough fish in the ocean and protecting habitats and threatened species.

Environment

Boeing Unveils Model to Show Best Routes to Zero Carbon Future

Boeing unveiled a new data modeling tool to show the most effective scenarios for reaching the destination by 2050.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Scott Cabral, Group Leader at Whirlpool Corp.'s Fall River Operations, Gets Fit While Helping To Raise Money for United Way

To help encourage a healthier lifestyle, Whirlpool Corp.’s Fall River Operations started a step challenge in the month of June to encourage employees to try to reach a goal of 35,000 steps a week.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Why Land Remediation Is the Future of Carbon Offsets

In pulling carbon offsets from neutral to positive, LBX improves negatively impacted lands & helps corporations meet their carbon pledges in verifiable ways.

Environment

Massachusetts Set To Turn Ambitious Targets Into Action With Key Climate Package

Ceres Senior Director of State Policy Alli Gold Roberts issued the following statement in response to the Massachusetts Legislature’s approval of a climate bill

Sustainable Development Goals

New Project Helps Case IH Customers From Bosnia and Herzegovina to Operate Safely and Sustainably

Case IH, a brand of CNH Industrial has been running an innovative mechanisation and training initiative to support orchard farmers in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Environment

2022 BIER Stakeholder Spotlight: Dan Bena

Welcome to our series aimed at spotlighting the individual leaders within BIER member companies and stakeholder organizations.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Southwire Launches 2021 Sustainability Report

Southwire’s long-held commitment to sustainability has been evident throughout its history and was formalized with its first official sustainability report in 2007.

Sustainable Development Goals

Enbridge's ESG Goal Progress: A Message From Pete Sheffield, VP and CSO

I’m pleased to share our 2021 Sustainability Report, which reflects the tangible progress Enbridge has made since our announcement of ESG goals in late 2020.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Truist Foundation Grants $5 Million to First Step Staffing To Aid in Paving a Path Out of Poverty and Homelessness

Truist Foundation announced it has awarded a $5 million grant to First Step Staffing, the largest nonprofit employment agency in the country dedicated to providing a path to self-sufficiency for individuals with barriers to employment.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Walt Disney Company Joins Propel Education Center in Support of the Next Generation of Diverse Storytellers and Innovators

Today, at the 2022 HBCU Philanthropy Symposium, The Walt Disney Company announced it is joining Propel, a first-of-its-kind education hub for HBCUs, as the arts, media, entertainment, and hospitality lead sponsor.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Cintas Again Recognized Among “Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion”

Cintas Corporation has again been recognized among the “Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion” after receiving a qualifying score on the 2022 Disability Equality Index®.

Sustainable Development Goals

Enabling a Sustainable Chip Industry Requires a Long-Term Vision and Near-Term Actions

Applied Materials has published its Sustainability Report for 2021, which we titled Make Possible® a Better Future. It highlights the significant progress we’ve made in reducing our carbon footprint and transitioning to renewable energy.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Bowling Green Daily News Features Land Betterment's ekō Solutions

Bowling Green Daily News Features Land Betterment’s ekō Solutions and its partners. On July 15th a victim of the December 2021 tornado moved into ekō Solutions’ recycled shipping container home.

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