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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

$15 Million Veteran Loan Fund Closes Its First Round With Support From Wells Fargo

The Veteran Loan Fund announced today it has raised $15 million to support current and aspiring veteran entrepreneurs, including seed funding from Wells Fargo.

Diversity & Inclusion

More Than Just a Job: Marcus Felder on Blackstone's Career Pathways™ Program

Career Pathways is our program for Blackstone portfolio companies that provides them with the tools and resources to recruit, retain and advance employees from diverse and historically under-represented communities.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

SAP Receives 75 Employer of Choice Awards in the First Half of 2022

SAP has continued its success by receiving 75 employer of choice awards globally after the second quarter of 2022.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Newlight Selects Black & Veatch To Design Aircarbon Production Plant in Ohio

Looking to significantly expand its regenerative practice of transforming air and greenhouse gas into a biodegradable, plastic-like material called “Aircarbon,” Newlight Technologies has chosen decarbonization solutions leader Black & Veatch to design the biotechnology company’s first commercial-scale plant.

Events, Media & Communications

EcoVadis Accelerates Sustainability Intelligence Capabilities With Acquisition of ecotrek

EcoVadis, the leading provider of globally trusted business sustainability ratings, today announced the acquisition of ecotrek, a sustainability data mining company.

Social Impact & Volunteering

In Central Indiana, KeyBank Teammates Step Up To Help Their Community on Neighbors Make the Difference Day

On Tuesday June 7, 2022, KeyBank teammates in Central Indiana took time out of their workday to serve their community and volunteer during Neighbors Make the Difference Day.

Health & Healthcare

Medtronic LABS' Road to Reimagining Global Healthcare

It all started with a question, posed by former Medtronic Chairman and CEO Omar Ishrak. What if we could address the health issues of people in underserved communities around the world?

Environment

How Evolve 2030 Set Sustainability in Motion for The Chemours Company

As the number of consumers seeking eco-friendly products rises each year, The Chemours Company has sought to embed sustainability throughout its organization, developing an assessment methodology called EVOLVE 2030 to set and carry out its goals.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

GRI Welcomes Patrick de Cambourg's Candidacy for EU Sustainability Board

Patrick de Cambourg has been confirmed by the European Parliament’s Legal Affairs (JURI) Committee as the preferred candidate to Chair the European Financial Reporting Advisory Group (EFRAG) Sustainability Reporting Board

Research, Reports & Publications

ofi Reaffirms Commitment to a More Resilient Coffee Supply Chain in Face of Rising Market Volatility

olam food ingredients (ofi), one of the leading green coffee origin exporters in the world, today announces that its coffee teams in 18 origins around the world have reached 105,000 farmers

Research, Reports & Publications

Steps in the Right Direction – Ferrero Group’s Progress Towards Its Sustainability Goals

Ferrero Group is on track to meet its ambitious sustainability goals, including a switch to renewable energy across its manufacturing plants and progress towards targets on sourcing and packaging, the global sweet-packaged food group reports today.

Environment

Antea Group and Benchmark Digital Announce Strategic Partnership to Help Companies Prepare for SEC-Proposed Scope 3 Emissions Reporting Requirement

Antea Group USA is pleased to announce its partnership with Benchmark Digital Partners, a leading cloud-based Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) software solutions provider.

Research, Reports & Publications

Enbridge's Focus Is on Tomorrow: A Message From Al Monaco, CEO and President

All of us across the Enbridge team continue to look forward, building a bridge to a cleaner energy future and embracing the opportunity to deliver today’s energy needs while we build a stronger foundation for the future

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Hormel Foods Named to Selling Power's 50 Best Companies To Sell for List in 2022

Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company, is pleased to announce that it has ranked No. 15 on the Selling Power 50 Best Companies to Sell For list.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

FedEx and Direct Relief Deliver 52 Tons of Critical Medical Aid for Ukrainians

FedEx Corp. and Direct Relief continue to support those affected by the conflict in Ukraine. On Sunday, June 26, FedEx Express safely delivered 52 tons of critical medical aid to Poland from the United States via a FedEx humanitarian relief flight.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Strategy, Suffering, and Impact: A Personal Reflection by RW CEO Angela Parker

The first and most appropriate reaction to human violence is to hear the deafening crack of our own hearts. The second is to wail. Gather the rage. Let it wreak havoc until our lungs ache. And when the voices say, “Get up! Do something!” – stay.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Dial® Commits to Helping Teachers With DonorsChoose and TeacherLists

Dial®, a trusted brand of almost 75 years, continues to better the lives of consumers through its long-standing history of supporting handwashing education and healthy hygiene habits.

Health & Healthcare

Reducing Childhood Diabetes and Obesity Through Education and Support

Project Power is an American Diabetes Association initiative focused on slowing the spread of childhood obesity and diabetes among children 5–12 by promoting healthy habits, nutrition education, increased physical activity, and family involvement.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Tapestry Gives: Employee Volunteerism

We amplified our commitment to service through the launch of our signature employee volunteer program, Tapestry Gives. Tapestry Gives provides our employees with the tools and resources they need to serve in the communities where they live and work.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

CGF Healthier Lives Coalition Launches a Health & Wellness Pilot Programme in Chicago Co-led by Walmart and PepsiCo

The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) Collaboration for Healthier Lives (CHL) Coalition have launched a pilot project in Chicago to empower consumers and vulnerable communities in the city to make healthier choices.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

NortonLifeLock Supports the Next Generation of Women Leaders

NortonLifeLock supports gender equity, and our commitment to equality for women and girls is part of our everyday culture. We are thrilled to support Girl Up, a movement to advance girls’ skills, rights, and opportunities to be leaders.

Energy

PNC Bank Enters Into Agreement With Constellation To Power Operations With Renewable Energy

PNC Bank’s long-term commitment supports development of 78 megawatts of new solar; helps company reduce carbon footprint by more than 55,000 metric tons each year

Research, Reports & Publications

Attracting and Hiring Diverse Talent

We make ongoing efforts to attract and retain a diverse employee population of highly talented individuals that represents the communities we serve and help advance.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

GreenToken Listed in the Australian Financial Review's 2022 Sustainability Leaders Awards

GreenToken has been named the innovation award winner for the 2022 Financial Review Sustainability Leaders -Technology, media & telecommunications category.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

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