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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Direct Relief Names Outgoing Salesforce President & CFO Amy Weaver As Next Chief Executive Officer

Direct Relief announces Amy Weaver as its next CEO starting May 5. Weaver has spent her career scaling global impact in the private sector—expertise she will leverage to further advance Direct Relief's mission and extend life-saving aid to even more people worldwide.

Energy

Biogas IRA Tax Credit Changes for Municipal Utilities in 2025

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has opened significant opportunities for municipal utilities to capitalize on biogas projects through substantial Investment Tax Credits (ITCs).

Events, Media & Communications

IntelliSense™ Bale Automation Chosen From AE50 Award Nominees for Davidson Prize Engineering Innovation Accolade

IntelliSense™, a new option for CNH brand, New Holland’s High Density (HD) BigBaler has been recognized with one of the highest accolades awarded by American agricultural engineers.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Sofidel Circleville Facility Received New Yankee Dryer: A Key Component in the Papermaking Process

Sofidel is pleased to announce the delivery of a new Yankee Dryer on March 2nd, 2025, to its Circleville facility, marking a significant milestone in the papermaking process.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Trane Technologies’ Amber Mulligan and Yisarai Valbuena Sanchez Honored As 2025 Women MAKE America Award Winners

Trane Technologies is pleased to announce Amber Mulligan and Yisarai Valbuena Sanchez as recipients of The Manufacturing Institute’s 2025 Women MAKE America Awards, a national award program that honors women across all levels of the manufacturing industry.

Research, Reports & Publications

CECP Adds New Partner to Giving in Numbers™ Innovation Partnership

Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose (CECP) announces a new Innovation Partner, which is a collaboration designed to add efficiency to the process that companies undertake to complete the CECP Giving in Numbers™ survey

Energy

Veolia Exploitera Et Entretiendra Une Installation De Valorisation Énergétique Des Déchets Dans Le Grand Vancouver

Déjà solidement établie et engagée au Canada, Veolia annonce qu’elle assumera l’exploitation et l’entretien de l’installation de valorisation énergétique des déchets du Grand Vancouver, située à Burnaby, au Canada.

Energy

Veolia To Operate and Maintain Metro Vancouver Waste-to-Energy Facility

Already strongly established and committed in Canada, Veolia announces that it will assume operations and maintenance of the Metro Vancouver Waste-to-Energy Facility, located in Burnaby, in Canada.

Environment

DP World Partners with Eastern Charlotte Waterways to Target Invasive Species in Musquash Estuary

DP World, a global leader in logistics and supply chain solutions, has announced a $45,000 commitment over the next three years to Eastern Charlotte Waterways (ECW) to support critical research and conservation efforts in the Musquash Estuary Marine Protected Area (MPA).

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Aflac continues partnership with National Museum of African American History and Culture

Aflac’s support of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) in Washington, D.C., continues as they become one of the newest members of its Corporate Leadership Council.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

2024 Covia Excellence Awards

Every day, Covia’s Team Members make a positive difference, both at work and in their communities. 2024 was no different, and we’re excited to recognize these outstanding efforts through several awards and accolades.

Education

IBM Is Equipping the Next Generation of Student Developers Across Universities With AI Skills

IBM has been working with universities for almost a century. Today, we’re excited to share the new IBM SkillsBuild university strategy to strengthen AI education in universities, helping them cultivate talent among future developers, and drive economic growth worldwide.

Energy

What It Takes To Operate 5,500 Megawatts of Renewable Energy

With demand for electricity increasing across all Duke Energy service areas, particularly in the Carolinas, the RROC will continue to play a key role in the company’s plans to meet growth reliably while continuing a legacy of innovation that spans generations.

Events, Media & Communications

TEDxPortland Announces Women’s Leadership Forum With Christine Sinclair at April 26 Event

TEDxPortland, an all-volunteer nonprofit organization and the largest TEDx conference in North America, announces a new Women’s Leadership Forum taking the stage on Saturday, April 26 at Portland’s Keller Auditorium.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

How a Paramount Program Empowers Veterans Working in Media

A streaming hit on Paramount+, “SEAL Team” committed to unwavering authenticity as it followed the fictional Bravo Team of U.S. Navy SEALs. From star David Boreanaz wearing an actual SEAL’s helmet on screen to the numerous military veterans in the cast and crew,

Events, Media & Communications

Verizon Tells Customers To Put the Phone Down

Today, at the first-ever Verizon Digital Wellness Summit hosted by Drew Barrymore, Verizon is unveiling a series of initiatives aimed at promoting healthy digital habits for families.

Environment

EU Sustainability Regulations at a Crossroads: What the Omnibus Proposal Means for Corporate ESG Compliance

The European Commission’s recent Omnibus proposal has sent ripples across the sustainability landscape, triggering intense discussions on regulatory simplification, corporate accountability, and the long-term implications for business value.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Danone, Mars and Pizza Hut Use These Best Practices To Reduce Dairy Emissions That Include Cow Burps

Pizza Hut, the world’s second biggest pizza restaurant chain, already buys 60 percent of the milk for its cheese in the U.S. through a farmer cooperative dedicated to cutting emissions by 30 percent by 2030.

Environment

Strategies for Mold Prevention and Effective Claim Management

Mold is a common issue in many buildings, and addressing it requires a comprehensive understanding of its causes, effects, and remediation strategies.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Change the Lending Paradigm: A Finance Model for Success in Native Agriculture

Akiptan began lending in 2019 and has since committed over $31M in loans to producers and nearly $1M in grants. Additionally, we have created several financial literacy books, tools and resources.

Research, Reports & Publications

TCS Study Reveals Sustainability and Innovation Are Driving the Future of eMobility

A recent study by Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), the TCS Future-Ready eMobility Study 2025, offers valuable insights into the trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the future of eMobility.

Energy

Building Momentum: Driving New Energy Forward in 2025 and Beyond

The global energy transition to a low-carbon future poses many challenges. There’s no silver bullet and a diverse range of technologies, some of which have yet to be created, will need to be deployed – globally.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

New Survey from Wesco and the Electrical Safety Foundation International Examines Impact of Connected Safety Solutions and Recent Changes in NFPA 70B on Workplace Safety

Wesco announced the results of a new survey conducted in partnership with the Electrical Safety Foundation International (ESFI) to explore how connected safety solutions and recent changes in NFPA 70B: Standard for Electrical Equipment Maintenance have helped improve safety.

Responsible Production & Consumption

R... for Resilience, a Saint-Gobain Podcast

Resilience is the ability to withstand or recover quickly from a tough situation or difficulty. In the building and construction sector, this notion is being used more and more frequently, particularly to anticipate and cope with extreme weather events.

Social Impact & Volunteering

NRG Honored at the Galveston Bay Foundation’s Guardian Gala

Since 2016, NRG and, specifically, our Cedar Bayou power plant have been proud to support the Galveston Bay Foundation (GBF) and their mission to preserve and enhance Galveston Bay as a healthy and productive place for generations to come.

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