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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement | Verizon

Entrepreneur Expands Her Thriving Tax Firm With Digital Innovation

Helen Mathis taught accounting as a vocational instructor for 30 years before facing a career-defining moment: The school where she worked closed and Mathis knew she needed a new plan

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Sustainable Development Goals

Transforming Into a Modern, Resilient Europe

Becoming climate neutral is a massive undertaking for anyone, let alone an entire continent. But, that’s exactly what the EU is doing.

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Environment

How Henkel Is Exceeding Sustainability Goals

If you ask Henkel how it managed to cut its worldwide carbon footprint in half a few years ago, its leaders will gladly let you in on the secret: there isn’t one. The impressive reduction is down to common sense and good old-fashioned effort.

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Innovation & Technology

Baker Tilly Shatters the Confines of Traditional Thinking to Ignite Innovation

How does Baker Tilly spark fresh thinking and light the fire of innovation? By creating an environment that inspires team members to break barriers fearlessly.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Building Thriving Futures: KeyBank Partners With Urban Arts To Create Career Pathways Through Digital Gaming

Through its funding priorities in education and workforce, KeyBank Foundation has committed a $300,000 community impact grant payable over three years as an investment in Urban Arts, a national nonprofit organization located in New York City that teaches video game design.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Crown Leads Sustainalytics Containers and Packaging Category With Strong Sustainability Performance

Sustainalytics has ranked Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCK) (Crown) (www.crowncork.com) at the top of the Containers & Packaging category in the latest ESG Risk Rating, an industry-wide assessment of corporate sustainability performance.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

Prince Michel Vineyard & Winery Announces Partnership With Vanguard Renewables

Prince Michel Vineyard & Winery, one of the most innovative, woman-owned wineries on the east coast, is the first vineyard in Virginia to partner with Vanguard Renewables® to enhance sustainable winery operations.

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Energy

Manage Your Usage and Stay Cool This Summer With Entergy’s New Bill Toolkit

After experiencing record breaking heat indexes in 2023, Entergy Texas is providing tips on how to prepare your home for the high-heat and manage your bill this summer with our newly launched Bill Toolkit site.

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Innovation & Technology

New Holland Launches ‘WORKMASTER 105’; First-Ever Made in India Tractor

New Holland, a brand of CNH, unveiled the first-ever Made-in-India 100+HP (Horsepower) tractor in the country.

Health & Healthcare

U.S. Adults Say Logistics and “Feeling Healthy” Among Reasons They Duck out of Routine Wellness Visits and Screenings

August is National Wellness Month, a time to emphasize the importance of prioritizing personal health care; yet, the second annual Wellness Matters survey released by Aflac, shows many Americans are not taking charge of their health through preventive care.

Energy

Sustainable Aviation Fuel: American Airlines' Path to Decarbonizing Air Travel

The clearest near-term way to decarbonize aviation based on current technological developments is by transitioning to sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Regions Bank Recognized as a 2024 “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion”

Regions Bank announced the company has been named to the 2024 Disability Equality Index®, the leading nonprofit resource for business disability inclusion worldwide.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Empowering Inclusion Through Culture

At Motorola Solutions, we’re proud of our people-first culture. We believe that embracing our employees’ unique perspectives fuels innovation and creativity. What’s more, it creates an environment where every Motorolan feels respected and valued.

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Health & Healthcare

How To Get Into a Runner’s Mindset

Our biggest goals are unlikely to come easy. That means late nights and early mornings — with loads of dedication in-between. But even with plenty of hustle in store, there are also savvy ways to tackle some of the biggest challenges ahead.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Plastic Free July 2024: Sands Highlights Efforts To Reduce Reliance on This Environmentally Challenging Material

This month has been designated as Plastic Free July to raise awareness about the environmental impact of plastic waste and pollution, particularly with single-use plastic items.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Sofidel and ISSNAF Launch AI Innovation Award With $3,000 Prize

Sofidel, a global leading manufacturer of paper for hygienic and domestic use, is partnering with the Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware Chapter of the Italian Scientists & Scholars in North America Foundation (ISSNAF) to launch the 2024 ISSNAF-PND/Sofidel AI Innovation

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Research, Reports & Publications

Baker Hughes Corporate Sustainability Report 2023: A Letter From Our Chief Executive Officer

In this report, you will learn more about the ways we are embedding sustainability across our business for a lower-carbon, sustainable future.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Employee Q&A: Water Use and Treasure Hunts at Amarillo

Working in our Composites plant in Amarillo, Texas, Josh Casemier oversees utilities maintenance and helps with other capital projects as needed.

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Environment

LA Kings and SoCalGas Partner With Friends of the LA River To Support Los Angeles River Restoration

Once the primary water supply for the greater Los Angeles basin, the 51-mile Los Angeles River has been impacted by years of neglect and urban development that today threatens the water quality and wildlife habitats.

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Environment

Breaking Down the EPA’s PFAS Regulations: What You Need To Know Now

The EPA's recent actions on PFAS regulations are reshaping how businesses handle these chemicals. Stay informed on the latest developments and ensure your organization stays compliant with our comprehensive guide.

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Energy

Rockwell Automation and Building Material Company Cimento Itambé Optimize Predictability and Energy Usage in Cement Production

Cement production has its challenges—notably, the variability of resources can make kilns difficult to control and manage. Cimento Itambé wanted to optimize kiln productivity, increase mill productivity, and reduce energy use.

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Education

The Future of Cocoa Farming Communities Starts With Access to Education

Supporting children’s education has been a central part of Hershey’s mission since our founding more than 130 years ago. Today, we’re continuing this work by helping expand the education system in cocoa-farming communities in West Africa.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Cisco: Sustainability 101 - How Hybrid Work Can Advance Sustainability in the Workforce

“The Gartner®1Q24 Global Labor Market Survey found that 44% of workers worldwide have a hybrid work model, outnumbering the 39% of workers who work full-time in the office full-time.”

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Whole Planet: Margaret's Story

Margaret is a microcredit client of Whole Planet Foundation's microfinance partner, Village Enterprise, in Uganda who grew her business in order to build a better life for her family by feeding her kids and sending them to school.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Since 1992, Yum! Brands Has Donated 215 Million-Plus Lbs. of Food to Those in Need

Somewhere in Poland, a notification pushes from the brand’s app. The customer who ordered the large Stuffed Crust pepperoni pizza wants thin crust instead.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Northern Trust’s Commitment to Inclusivity Recognized

Our commitment to inclusivity is shown every day in the actions we take to support our people, that’s our culture of care and collaboration.

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