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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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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Whirlpool Refrigerators Donated to Benton Harbor High School as Part of New Pilot Program

Today marks the first time the program is working directly with a school-- which Benton Harbor school administrators and Whirlpool employees said has been a longtime goal for both of them.

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Innovation & Technology

Andrea Ruotolo Is on a Mission to Make Manufacturers More Sustainable

Andrea Ruotolo’s passion for Earth Day and what the annual observance represents goes beyond her new role as Rockwell Automation’s (NYSE: ROK) Global Head of Customer Sustainability.

Research, Reports & Publications

Surfing With Sharks: Mr. Wonderful and ESG Investing

Kevin O’Leary, of “Shark Tank” fame, recently spoke about ESG investing, so Catherine decided to make Steve share his unfiltered reactions to what Mr. Wonderful said.

Diversity & Inclusion

Amplifying Asian American Voices

On this episode, we’re talking about the push for more representation of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in entertainment.

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Diversity & Inclusion

How Lawyer Turned Artist Laolu Thrives As a Global Creative in NYC

Ecommerce has changed the game for struggling artists around the world, especially for those working in the creative (and cutthroat) capital of New York City.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth Grants $4.6M to data.org's Capacity Accelerator Network to Further Diversity and Inclusion in the Field of Data Science

data.org announces $4.6M in funding delivered by the Mastercard Impact Fund for data.org’s Capacity Accelerator Network (CAN), signifying a strong commitment toward building greater data capacity for the social sector.

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Events, Media & Communications

The Atlantic, Artist Glenn Kaino, and Superblue Announce A Forest for the Trees, an Immersive Show Opening May 13 in Los Angeles

The Atlantic, artist Glenn Kaino, and Superblue announce today the debut of A Forest for the Trees, an ambitious immersive show created and directed by visionary artist

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Social Impact & Volunteering

Solar Sister Is Addressing Gender Equity, Energy Poverty, and Climate Change

Founded in 2009, Solar Sister is a nonprofit recipient of Cisco’s social impact grants that recruits, trains, mentors, and supports women entrepreneurs – Solar Sister Entrepreneurs (SSEs) – and supplies them with durable, affordable energy products.

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Environment

To Save the Planet, Earth Day Must Die

Earth Day has been celebrated since 1970 and since then the destruction of the Earth has gone into overdrive. Earth Day is symbolic of how we approach sustainability, with 364 days of – business as usual impacts

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Environment

Small Acts by Kimberly-Clark Employees in South Australia Make a Big Difference

Employees at Kimberly-Clark's Millicent manufacturing facility in South Australia volunteered their time over the past six months to plant and care for 1,000 tree seedings onsite at the facility to support land and bush regeneration projects within the local community.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Kohl’s Publishes 2021 ESG Report, Highlighting Progress in Key Areas of Environmental Sustainability, Diversity and Inclusion, Workplace, and Philanthropy

Today, Kohl’s announced the release of the company’s 2021 ESG report, providing comprehensive updates on achievements and progress.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

How to Support Refugees Digitally

The humanitarian crisis unfolding in Ukraine has already forced more than 4 million people to flee the country. Many will stay at their new locations for a longer time – and they need employment. Find out how to support them, digitally and remotely.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

'Climate Champions' Mark Ruffalo, Adam Mckay, Christiana Figueres and Zamzam Ibrahim Unite With Benevity to Boost Support for Climate-related Nonprofits

Benevity is bringing together some of the world’s most high-profile and passionate advocates including Mark Ruffalo, Adam McKay, Christiana Figueres and Zamzam Ibrahim to boost support for climate-related nonprofits.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Bacardi Launches Shake Your Future in South Africa

Bacardi, the largest privately held spirits company in the world, is bringing Shake Your Future - its free, professional bartender training programme for disadvantaged young adults – to South Africa for the first-time.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

VMware Named #1 for Environmental Performance

As we celebrate Earth Day this week, we’re incredibly proud to be named the best company for the environment in our industry by JUST Capital

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Events, Media & Communications

The Consumer Goods Forum's Global Summit to Host Industry Leaders From Around World to Accelerate Better Lives Through Better Business

The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF), the global CEO-led business forum for retailers and manufacturers, is gearing up for its annual Global Summit from 20 – 23 June in Dublin.

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Events, Media & Communications

PNC Virtual Event | Powering Children's Potential: The Case for Helping Parents and Families

Parents are the architects of their children’s brains, especially during the earliest years. Research shows that the first five years of a child’s life builds the foundation for lifelong learning and achievement.

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Environment

CooperVision Launches Impact Dashboard to Track Progress of its Plastic Neutrality Initiative

In 2021, CooperVision pioneered the world’s first plastic neutral contact lenses by funding Plastic Bank’s collection, processing and reuse of general ocean-bound plastic waste.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Mariam Sorond: Head and Heart

Welcome to VMware! You have more than 27 years of experience in the telecommunications industry across mobile, wireless, fixed, satellite and cable technologies. What brought you to VMware?

Green Infrastructure

Why We Need Green Artificial Intelligence, Alibaba's DAMO Academy Explains

Artificial intelligence (AI) has the power to change the world, so long as it doesn’t burn the planet down in the process.

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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

The Fierce Urgency of Now: The Path to Circularity Being the Norm

Henkel’s partnerships are designed to help Henkel accelerate progress against ambitious sustainability goals that include reducing waste generation by 50% per ton of product and designing 100% of Henkel’s packaging for recyclability or reusability.

Environment

Reimagining a Greener Branch

Most people are familiar with the 3 Rs of Earth Day. Regions Bank is going a step further by reimagining its approach to branches and other corporate facilities to reduce its environmental footprint.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Albertsons Companies Announces ESG Goals and Long-Term Strategies to Support a More Sustainable Future

Today, Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) launched long-term goals and strategies focused on maximizing the company’s positive impact across four pillars: Planet, People, Product, and Community.

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Environment

Garage By HP | Generation Impact: The Scientist - Episode 3

Using a $20 microscope, Lego, and various household items, teen Emily Tianshi transformed her garage into a science lab to study water conservation amid California’s historic drought.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

Why Doing the Right Thing Will Feel Bad Sometimes: Your Brain Is Changing.

In this episode Jake shares a personal story where doing the right thing left him feeling terrible for weeks.

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