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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Storytime With Dolly Parton

Regions Bank recently joined the Ole Miss Women’s Council for Philanthropy (OMWC) for Storytime with Dolly, an event highlighting the importance of reading and education.

Environment

P&G Unveils New Strategy To Help Address Global Water Crisis

Water scarcity affects every continent on our planet. While some people aren’t seeing its impact in their communities, others are facing extreme water stress.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Taco Bell and the Taco Bell Foundation Call on Young People To Pitch Their Ideas and Change the World

Lil Nas X is supporting Taco Bell, the Taco Bell Foundation and Ashoka in launching the Ambition Accelerator, a new program specifically designed to help young people seeking to make change in their communities and around the world.

Diversity & Inclusion

Verizon Bridging NYC Digital Divide: $3M Pledge, Free Internet Offer

With reliable connectivity more important than ever, Verizon remains committed to closing the digital divide in communities throughout the United States, including New York City.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Craft Lab Grown Diamonds to Offer Certified Sustainability Rated Diamonds

SCS Global Services announced today that laboratory grown diamonds from Dholakia Technologies have been recognized under the SCS-007 Certification Standard for Sustainability Rated Diamonds.

Events, Media & Communications

Takeaways From the 2022 Bloomberg New Energy Finance Summit

Blackstone leaders joined the @Bloomberg New Energy Finance Summit to offer their perspective on the challenges and opportunities presented by climate change and the energy transition.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Transporting Precious Cargo

When it comes to animals in need, FedEx Cares. Whether for a rehoming, medical, or rescue circumstance, FedEx uses its network to help transport precious cargo where it needs to go.

Research, Reports & Publications

GoDaddy 2021 Sustainability Report: Sustainability Governance

We’ve designed our approach for managing sustainability issues to emphasize transparency and oversight while also embedding sustainable thinking into our overall strategy and leveraging the expertise of leaders throughout the company.

Education

The Future is Bright Campaign Reaches More Than 90,000 STEM Learners

In 2003, the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives declared April 25 “DNA Day” to celebrate the completion of the Human Genome Project and the 50th anniversary of the discovery of the double helix structure of DNA.

Events, Media & Communications

ESG Talk Podcast: The ESG State of Play

Welcome to The Chat. To help us keep up with the fast pace of ESG news, research, and authors, we're having quick 5-10 minute coversations about hot topics and giving you information to make practical simple decisions for your business.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Humanity-Centric Innovation: Redefining Purpose to Build a Better World

Kimberly-Clark’s chief scientist, Pete Dulcamara, recently spoke at the 2022 Innovation Research Interchange (IRI) Annual Conference in New Orleans and delivered a keynote about a new model for humanity-centric innovation

Health & Healthcare

AB Is Proud To Highlight the Importance of Mental Health and Wellness

AB announced our newest 2022 Well Ahead offerings providing employees with complimentary tools and resources, and Summer Wellness Days.

Diversity & Inclusion

Starting the Conversation...PRIDE in the Workplace

In honor of Pride Month, our “Starting the Conversation” podcast episode will focus on Pride in the workplace. We believe it is important to create an environment where people feel comfortable to bring their full authentic self to the workplace.

Research, Reports & Publications

Experian Outlines Its ESG Commitments Publishing New Global Reports Focused on Financial Inclusion, Diversity and Performance With Purpose

Experian, the global information services company, has today published two global reports reflecting its commitment to creating a better tomorrow for people and organisations around the world.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Gilead Sciences is a Finalist for the PinkNews Awards in the Business Equality Category

We’re honored to be to be a finalist for the PinkNews Awards in the Business Equality category.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Bayer: Where Does Food Go From Here?

Before COVID-19, the food supply chain we relied on was a long one. Trillions of dollars worth of food criss-crossed oceans and highways at the speed of our appetites. And it worked for many. But, with the global pandemic, that chain was rattled.

Diversity & Inclusion

Cultivating Inclusion, Together

Much like EG’s executive leaders or board members, our IBG Global Leaders create lasting value for our business. In return, we are upping our support and investment in our IBGs and their global leaders.

Research, Reports & Publications

Purpose Under Pressure: Employees Have Spoken. Is Your Company Listening?

Purpose has proved to be a valuable corporate asset for employee retention during unsettled moments like the Great Resignation and the COVID-19 global health crisis.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Singer-Songwriter Ava Paige Makes Music With My Special Aflac Duck®

Nashville singer-songwriter and cancer survivor Ava Paige knows all too well that “the things that make you better don’t come that easily,” a lyric she wrote as part of a song she performed for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals patients, caregivers and health care professionals alongside My Special Aflac Duck®, a robotic companion for pediatric cancer and sickle cell disease patients.

Environment

Exiting a Facility: A Checklist To Preserve Your Sanity

If decommissioning a site isn’t part of your day job (so, almost all of us) it can be a stressful process that tests your sanity. We've outlined the basics of what you need to know when exiting a facility and/or decommissioning assets.

Diversity & Inclusion

MentorcliQ Recognizes Principal Financial Group's Miriam Lewis As 2022 “Diversity ChangeMaker of the Year”

MentorcliQ, the leader in employee mentoring software, announced that Miriam Lewis, Chief Inclusion Officer at Principal Financial Group®, is the MentorcliQ 2022 Diversity ChangeMaker of the Year.

Diversity & Inclusion

Whirlpool Corporation's PRIDE Network Employee Resource Group for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Ally Employees Was Established in 1999

Whirlpool Corporation's PRIDE Network employee resource group for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer, and ally employees was established in 1999 as GLOW (Gays & Lesbians Of Whirlpool).

Diversity & Inclusion

Duke Energy Teammates Show Support for Diversity and Inclusion

Duke Energy teammates are sponsoring and attending Pride Month parades and festivals, but it is far from the only work they do to support the LGBTQ+ community.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Paychex Named One of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere for the 14th Time

Paychex, Inc. has been recognized by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as one of the 2022 World’s Most Ethical Companies.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Land Betterment Impact Minute #38: Creating Powerful Change Through Business With Russ Stoddard

How you use your business to make positive ESG change with Russ Stoddard author of “Rise Up” and Founder of Oliver Russell.

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