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Environment | International Paper

National Forest Week: How International Paper Helps Restore Longleaf Ecosystems

National Forest Week, held annually during the second week of June, raises awareness for the 193 million acres of National Forests across the United States and the benefits these landscapes provide.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Living the Summer of Sport at DICK'S Sporting Goods

DICK’S Sporting Goods believes sports change lives. Our teammates (employees) not only support athletes, we are athletes. That’s why more than 2,100 teammates companywide are currently participating in DICK’S first-ever Summer of Sport challenge.

Energy

Enbridge, First Nations and Métis Partners To Advance 200-Megawatt Wind Energy Project in Saskatchewan

The Seven Stars Energy Project (the Project) is expected to produce 200 megawatts of emissions–free power – enough to support the annual energy needs of more than 100,000 Saskatchewan homes.

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Environment

Three Key Changes to TSCA This Year

TSCA has added additional reporting requirements for this year’s chemical data reporting, including increased stringency on PFAS reporting, and an updated rule specific to Methylene Chloride to reduce exposure risks.

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Diversity & Inclusion

The Hershey Company Earns 100% on the 2024 Disability:IN Disability Equality Index for Second Consecutive Year

The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) for the second year in a row achieved a 100% score on the 2024 Disability:IN Disability Equality Index. As part of this score, Hershey was recognized by The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) as a Best Place to Work.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Nielsen’s Michelle Gelman Honored as a Tech Trailblazer for the 2024 Top Women in Media and Ad Tech Awards

Michelle Gelman, SVP, Product at Nielsen, was tapped to receive the Tech Trailblazers Award for the 2024 Top Women in Media and Ad Tech program. The awards, organized by AdExchanger and AdMonsters, recognize, celebrate, and bring together the women who are making an impact.

Events, Media & Communications

Paris 1924: Celebrating a Century of Change

Held 24 years after Paris hosted the Games of the II Olympiad in 1900 – part of the International Universal Exhibition – the 1924 Games marked the last edition under the presidency of Pierre de Coubertin, the founder of the modern Olympic Games.

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Sustainable Development Goals

Covia’s Approach to TCFD Scenario Analysis

Covia’s Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) scenario analysis represents a thorough examination of potential future states, exploring the financial implications of various climate-related risks and opportunities on our operations.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Essity 2023 Annual and Sustainability Report: Improving Well-Being of People and Societies

Hygiene and health are essential in improving well-being and are important enablers of a healthy and dignified life. It is a simple fact, but one full of complex challenges, taboos, and stigmas. Our commitment goes beyond our customers and consumers.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Saint-Gobain Video Series: empowHERed: Brittany Hein, Faribault, MN

Across North America, women at Saint-Gobain take the lead in Making The World A Better Home. They are manufacturers, innovators, scientists, engineers, and executives, all playing a vital role in shaping our industry.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Duke Energy Foundation Prepares Florida Residents, Agencies for Storm Season With $180,000 in Emergency Preparedness and Resiliency Grants

The Duke Energy Foundation, funded by Duke Energy shareholders, recently awarded $180,000 in emergency preparedness and resiliency grants to 13 organizations and agencies in Florida.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Exploring Entrepreneurial Resilience and Community in the State of Ohio

The fifth season of GoDaddy’s documentary series Made in America pays a visit to Ohio, a vibrant, diverse state where extraordinary entrepreneurs exemplify the essence of American hard work and ingenuity.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Sysco Donates Food and Water for Hurricane Beryl Relief

In the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, Sysco has stepped up to support our community in Houston. Today, we delivered food and water to the West Gray and Southwest Multi-Service Centers, which are serving as cooling centers for those affected by the storm.

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Environment

Bristol Myers Squibb Reaches Major Milestone in Environmental Sustainability

BMS today announced validation for its near-term and net-zero science-based targets from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), as part of a mid-year update on its environmental initiatives, highlighting progress in reducing emissions across its operations and supply chain.

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Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative Takes Active Role in Developing Roadmap To Close Living Income Gap

Discover how the Consumer Goods Forum's Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) supports closing the living income gap. Learn about SSCI's role in the Living Wage & Living Income Summit in Amsterdam, collaborating with 400+ leaders on sustainable wage solutions.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Cisco NGO Partner Simprints To Advance Ethical, Inclusive AI for Face Recognition Biometrics

Cisco began supporting Simprints in 2018 as part of our One Billion Lives goal—an ambitious mission to change one billion individual lives through social impact investments.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Camden City School District Honors 25 Remarkable Graduates

The definition of remarkable came to life during the Camden City School District’s eighth annual remarkable graduates ceremony on Rutgers-Camden's campus on Thursday, June 20.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Whirlpool Corporation: More than 200,000 Appliances Donated to Habitat for Humanity in the 25 Year Relationship Have a Lasting Impact on Homeowners

With a shared vision of improving lives through homeownership and improving communities, Whirlpool Corporation and Habitat for Humanity have had a relationship spanning 25 years and exceeding $140 million in funding.

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Events, Media & Communications

ESG Success: Can Software Be Your Game-Changer?

In today's dynamic business environment, organizations face mounting pressure to excel in ESG and sustainability initiatives. Paired with an ever-evolving regulatory landscape, the need to manage risk, collect auditable data, and elevate operational efficiency is paramount.

Education

American Airlines and Tulsa Tech Partner To Develop Aviation Maintenance Talent Pipeline

Students in Tulsa Tech’s aviation maintenance technology program now have more than 3,000 new industry mentors thanks to a new partnership announced today with American Airlines.

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Events, Media & Communications

New White Paper Highlights Air and Water Quality Conservation Efforts

WHC (Wildlife Habitat Council) offers a new white paper available for download today, Protecting Earth’s Most Valuable Resources | Conservation Activities to Benefit Water and Air Quality.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

From Intern to Region President, Phil Vavala Named Atlantic City Electric and Delmarva Power’s New Leader

Pepco Holdings, which includes Atlantic City Electric and Delmarva Power, has named Phil Vavala as its new vice president of Governmental and External Affairs, and region president for Atlantic City Electric and Delmarva Power.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

FedEx Supports Readiness, Response, and Recovery for Communities Affected by Disasters and Other Crises

FedEx received the OTHERS Award from The Salvation Army, recognizing our commitment to humanitarian efforts worldwide.

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Education

PNC Center for Financial Education Expands to Nine New Markets

A PNC-led effort to help bridge gaps in financial education and to equip local community residents with budgeting resources is coming to nine new markets by year end.

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Innovation & Technology

How Global Regulations and High-Tech Can Help End Plastic Pollution

SAP is playing a key role in the business coalition to end plastic waste, and its software has been helping customers to manage material flows, including plastics, for decades.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Uniting to Restore Glad Plant Operations After Arkansas Tornado

After several tornadoes hit Northwest Arkansas in late May, leaders at our Glad plant in Rogers were forced to spring into action to keep our people safe and then work to restore operations after the facility was hit directly by the storm. 

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