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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Entergy Tribal Scholarship Empowers American Indian Students Through Higher Education

During a special event held at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, Entergy partnered with the American Indian College Fund, or AICF, to award a grant in support of higher education for Native American students.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Get Acquainted With the Core Principles of a Circular Economy

Modern industry has long perpetuated a linear economy. This model relies on the continued extraction of new materials and ultimately leads to an accumulation of waste.

Education

Economic Exercise: Regions Teaches Financial Fitness for a Better-Feeling Future

Interactive and engaging. Regions Bank Shared the Good this April by helping students across the Gulf Coast.

Diversity & Inclusion

Black Women Lead Pittsburgh’s Microbusiness Revival

Pittsburgh stands out as one of the fastest-growing areas for America’s smallest businesses, called microbusinesses. Microbusinesses are defined as those with a unique web domain, an active website, and most often fewer than 10 employees.

Health & Healthcare

Baker Tilly’s Healthy Outcomes Podcast: The State of IT in Healthcare Systems

On this episode of Healthy Outcomes, host Mark Ross interviews Ed Ricks, a director in Baker Tilly’s Healthcare Solutions Practice.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Aflac Voices — Jeri Hawthorne: Cultivating Mental Wellness at Work

Early in my career, I was leading a global HR function and traveling all over the world to help open facilities in various countries. It was a very intense job — when I wasn’t on a plane, I was commuting almost three hours a day — but it was work for which I felt proud.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Qualcomm’s 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report: Environmental Management in the Supply Chain

We believe in helping our suppliers build greater knowledge of corporate responsibility issues, such as human rights, responsible minerals sourcing and selecting less harmful substances for manufacturing.

Diversity & Inclusion

This Company Wants People Around the World To Chase Their Dreams

Did you know that every handful of M&M’s or package of Ben’s Original you eat not only tastes good, but does good too? Social responsibility is not only good for business, but it’s increasingly expected by the American public.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Carl Nassib’s Rayze Taps VolunteerMatch To Build Positive Community Engagement Through Acts of Service

VolunteerMatch, the leading platform for volunteer engagement, today announced its partnership with Rayze, a positive social media app founded by former Buccaneers outside linebacker and captain, Carl Nassib.

Research, Reports & Publications

Essity 2023 Annual and Sustainability Report: Essity's Commitment to Sustainability

Essity improves the well-being of people and societies, through leading hygiene and health solutions. Sustainability is integrated into our strategy and is a priority for long-term profitable growth.

Education

U.S. Bank Helps California Students Upskill Restaurant Industry Knowledge

For many people, life’s most helpful knowledge comes from learning on the job. Through its support of the California Restaurant Foundation's “Experience Hospitality” initiative, U.S. Bank is supporting job training for high-school students.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Nature: The New Risk Shaping Sustainable Finance Policies

Financial institutions are inadequately prepared to assess and manage nature-related risk, with just 1% discussing the potential threats and opportunities in company filings.

Sustainable Development Goals

From the SEE Impact Report: Proactive Partnerships

To meet the growing challenge of manual sortation processes and plastic waste in tire packaging operations, SEE created the world's first automated tire wrapping solution designed to eliminate special handling fees for their customers and prevent rolling of tires.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Saint-Gobain Video Series: Success in the Making

Anyone can be a manufacturer! Whether you are just starting out or transitioning your career path, the manufacturing industry present opportunities for success. Hear the stories of Saint-Gobain team members who built their careers in manufacturing and thrived!

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Rising to the Challenge: Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Supply Chain Sustainability

In today's world, the intersection of global commerce and pressing environmental challenges demands that companies and the broader logistics industry escalate their sustainability efforts, writes Morten Johansen, COO of DP World Americas, in a recent article for Forbes.

Energy

Eaton Expands U.S. Industry Education To Accelerate Fleet Electrification

Intelligent power management Eaton expanded its education and testing centers to demonstrate breakthrough solutions accelerating sustainable fleets in Pittsburgh, Houston and Marshall, Michigan.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

SeeHer: Jennifer Chen | Georgia Pacific

Jennifer now supervises over 60 employees and describes her leadership style as "King Arthur's round table" meaning everyone has a voice.

Environment

Antea Group UK Expands Service Portfolio With Launch of Ecological Services

Antea Group UK, a leading multidisciplinary consultancy specialising in environment, health and safety services for the private sector, today announced the launch of its comprehensive Ecological Consultancy Services.

Education

The CEO of Usher’s Nonprofit, ‘Usher’s New Look’ Is Helping Build the Next Generation of Black Tech Leaders – Here’s How

Per the organization, UNL has supported more than 50,000 young people gain access to career development opportunities through immersive programs spearheaded by Moore.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Kim Petras and Danna Paola Star in MAC Viva Glam’s 30th Anniversary Campaign

M·A·C VIVA GLAM: The iconic Lipstick that has transformed the beauty industry and positively impacted countless lives is turning 30.

Diversity & Inclusion

Albertsons Companies' Jewel-Osco Division Celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Through cuisine and culture, Albertsons Companies' Jewel-Osco division recently celebrated A Taste of AAPI that was nothing short of inspiring, exciting, and full of authenticity!

Diversity & Inclusion

Celebrating Women in Manufacturing

While the industry has long been male-dominated, women today play an increasingly important role, making up about 29 percent of the manufacturing workforce, according to the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM).

Research, Reports & Publications

Illumina Releases 2023 Corporate Social Responsibility Report

Illumina Inc. (NASDAQ: ILMN), a global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies, today published its fifth annual Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report.

Diversity & Inclusion

AEG Honors API Desi Heritage Month With a Diverse Range of Engagement and Educational Opportunities for Employees

In recognition of Asian American Pacific Islander Desi Heritage Month, throughout the month of May, AEG’s Asian Pacific Islander (API) Employee Network Group (ENG) organized a series of events designed to educate employees about the generations of Asians and Pacific Islanders.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

3M Named Official Respiratory Protection Sponsor for Direct Relief, Pledges 5 Million N95 Respirators Ahead of Hurricane, Wildfire Season

In a significant step towards bolstering emergency preparedness and response efforts, 3M and Direct Relief are launching a global Respiratory Protection initiative to increase preparedness ahead of the 2024 hurricane and wildfire season.

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