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Responsible Production & Consumption

International Paper Celebrates the Groundbreaking of Greenfield Packaging Facility in Waterloo, Iowa

International Paper (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC), a global leader in sustainable packaging, is proud to announce the groundbreaking of its new state-of-the-art sustainable, packaging box plant in Waterloo, Iowa.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Delivering Hope: FedEx Steps Up for Families Affected by Wildfires

April 17th marked the 52nd anniversary of FedEx, but it also signified 100 days since the California wildfires.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

LA Kings Partner With Superfd and Melissa’s Produce To Celebrate CHLA Nurses During National Nurses Appreciation Week

In celebration of National Nurses Appreciation Week, AEG’s LA Kings joined forces with Superfd and Melissa’s Produce to show gratitude to frontline healthcare providers at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA).

Environment

The World’s Largest Restaurant Company Believes That Building Green Can Help Save Green

Since 1997, Yum! Brands has expanded its global footprint to include restaurants in over 155 countries and territories, and it’s done so while keeping cost efficient — and eco-friendly — methods in mind.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Half of Gaza’s Children Now Malnourished As Humanitarian Aid Remains Blocked

Gaza is now in Emergency (IPC Phase 4), with over 250,000 people facing starvation and 71,000 children suffering from acute malnutrition. Aid blockades have halted food, water, and medicine. Without urgent intervention, famine is imminent.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

A Moment in Sports History: DICK’S House of Sport Pittsburgh Unveils Legendary Paul Skenes MLB Debut Patch Card

Fans and collectors gathered at DICK’S House of Sport (HOS) in Pittsburgh on Friday, May 9 to catch a glimpse of sports history. The store unveiled the one-of-one Paul Skenes MLB Debut Patch card.

Education

Saint-Gobain North America Announces 2025 Winners of United States National Round of ‘Architecture Student Contest’

Last week, Saint-Gobain North America, through its building materials subsidiary CertainTeed, held the United States National round of the Saint-Gobain Architecture Student Contest, awarding Alexander Davidson Caroll, Magnolia Moskun and Huiyun Qiu.

Environment

Paramount Wraps Up Earth Month With Hands-On Volunteering, Green Expos, and Creative Eco-Initiatives

In celebration of Earth Month, Paramount colleagues joined each other across their communities to help make an environmental difference where needed!

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

The Acceleration Project (TAP) and KeyBank Help Small Businesses in Cleveland Unlock Growth

The Acceleration Project (TAP) and KeyBank (NYSE: KEY) have successfully partnered to complete a Business Growth Accelerator in Cleveland’s Buckeye neighborhood, bringing together 35 passionate entrepreneurs eager to take their businesses to the next level.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Rethinking Procurement Strategies to Unlock Healthier, More Sustainable Diets

Food service procurement offers untapped potential to pave the way for healthier, more sustainable diets. How can organizations rethink their procurement strategies to prioritize nutrition and drive significant progress?

Events, Media & Communications

Packaging and Delivering Meals to the Community on Fifth Third Day

This is what Fifth Third Day is all about! Thanks to everyone who came together to serve communities all across our 11-state footprint by packaging and delivering meals to the hungry.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Aqua Positive Announces SCS Global Services As Preferred Verifier for Water Positive Projects

Aqua Positive, a pioneer in advancing water sustainability practices, is excited to announce SCS Global Services (SCS) as its preferred third-party verifier for water positive projects.

Energy

Stop Buying Energy Infrastructure. Start Buying Results.

For decades, owning your own energy infrastructure was a point of pride. It meant independence, control and long-term value. But in today’s world of tight capital, rising utility risk and increasing operational complexity, that logic is unraveling fast.

Education

How a Marathon Petroleum Grant Empowered a Future Teacher of the Year

Marathon Petroleum’s commitment to St. John the Baptist Parish is already making a big impact for teachers in less three years since a major investment was made.

Education

Congratulations to Fourth Quarter 2024 Regions Riding Forward Scholarship Contest Winners

Achieving great things is something to be honored. But what about the people who were the driving forces behind that success? What about the people who inspired someone to strive for something more?

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

10 Ways Action Against Hunger Can Tackle Hunger for $1 Million or Less  

In the face of budget cuts, Action Against Hunger is using a passion for its mission and sound financial management to meet big goals in the fight against world hunger. With just $1 million or less, here are ten examples of things Action Against Hunger can accomplish.  

Education

Tech Educator Turbocharges His Career With Free Training Tools

Greg Pardo knew he was ready for a change when he saw a job posting for a Verizon Innovative Learning Lab STEAM Specialist in New Brunswick, New Jersey.

Environment

PotlatchDeltic’s Central Arkansas Water Conservation Sale

In June 2024, PotlatchDeltic and Central Arkansas Water (CAW) completed the purchase and sale of 2,047 acres of forestland in the Lake Maumelle watershed, a vital source of drinking water for the City of Little Rock and surrounding communities.

Diversity & Inclusion

Reflection and Recognition: Meet Julia Liu

One of our key priorities this year has been to increase membership and host events that cater to time zones more friendly to our APAC members. I've had members in Asia frequently reach out, asking if we were planning to host any of our events at a more convenient time for them.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Fifth Third Gives Families a College Savings Head Start for “Fifth Third Day”

More than 80 newborns across metro Detroit and southwest Florida entered the world on Saturday with a leg up for future financial success, thanks to a partnership between Fifth Third, the Gift of College and participating local hospitals.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Cascale Highlights Power of Collaboration at Best of Bangladesh Amsterdam Event

Carolina van Loenen, director of stakeholder engagement at Cascale, recently participated in the “Best of Bangladesh” event in Amsterdam.

Events, Media & Communications

Whirlpool Corp. Supports Women's Tech Event to Empower High School Girls to Shape the Future of Tech

Earlier this week, members of the Whirlpool Corp. Global IT team volunteered and participated in an IT career panel at the Michigan Council of Women in Technology Foundation (MCWT) GET-IT Connection Summit and empowered high school girls to shape the future of tech!

Events, Media & Communications

Breaking Mental Health Barriers: Kate Spade and Boris Lawrence Henson Foundation Unite at Coppin State

Last week, kate spade new york, in partnership with the Boris Lawerence Henson Foundation, celebrated the launch of the 4th SheCare Wellness Pod at Coppin State University, a Historically Black College and University (HBCU) in Baltimore, Maryland. 

Responsible Production & Consumption

Chemours and Navin Fluorine Announce Agreement to Manufacture New Liquid Cooling Product as a Part of Chemours Expanded Liquid Cooling Venture

Recently, Chemours, a global chemistry company, announced a strategic agreement with Navin Fluorine International Limited (Navin Fluorine) to manufacture its Opteon™ two-phase immersion cooling fluid.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Action Against Hunger Minimizes Harm of Cholera Outbreaks in Sudan

Over 300,000 people in Kosti, White Nile were at risk of cholera in March 2025. Action Against Hunger to swift action to reduce suspected cases with targeted water, sanitation, and health interventions.

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