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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement | Verizon

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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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Meet Eric Spaner: An Advocate of Community and Inclusivity for Military Veterans

Eric Spaner is a military veteran who is passionate about fostering community and inclusivity at Henkel and beyond. A mentor and leader, he works daily to help advocate for fellow veterans, build meaningful connections, and raise awareness about their experiences.

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Events, Media & Communications

New Poll Shows Americans Want Companies To Stay Course on Sustainability; 3BL Network Effect: Charlotte Set for Dec. 11

The majority of Americans agree on at least one thing: They want companies to stay the course on sustainability, according to new consumer research from 3BL.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Final Regulations Released for the IRA Section 45X Tax Credit

On Oct. 24, 2024, the Treasury released final regulations, subsequently published on Oct. 28, 2024, regarding the IRA section 45X advanced manufacturing tax credit established through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).

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Events, Media & Communications

FORUM24: Key Takeaways From NAEM's Annual Environment, Health, Safety & Sustainability Management Conference

Antea Group recently attended the National Association of Environmental Managers (NAEM) annual conference, FORUM24, held in Fort Worth, Texas. We were excited to engage with industry peers, share insights, and explore the latest trends.

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Innovation & Technology

How Your Phone Can Help You Dial Up Your Gratitude Game

Gratitude is all about recognizing that something good has come into your life thanks to someone else. It’s that feeling of positive acknowledgment that often arrives through kindness or support we didn’t necessarily earn.

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Environment

Climate Vault Solutions Opens RFP Round for Innovative Carbon Dioxide Removal Projects With New Benefits, Streamlined Application Process

Climate Vault Solutions launches a new Request for Proposals (RFP) for innovative carbon dioxide removal (CDR) projects. This program aims to drive the next wave of CDR technologies and catalyze impactful global carbon removal solutions. It is open to CDR companies worldwide.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Disruption As the New Norm: Leading the Charge in an Uncertain Fashion Industry

In this latest blog Cascale CEO, Colin Browne breaks down the five essential shifts that will shape fashion's future, drawing from the latest insights in McKinsey & BoF's State of Fashion 2025 report.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Whole Cities Invests $639,000 to Advance Community Health

Whole Cities, a Whole Foods Market Foundation project working to broaden access to fresh, healthy food and nutrition education, announced today that it will award 71 Community First Grants to nonprofit organizations in the United States and British Columbia.

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Research, Reports & Publications

2024 Is Shaping Up to Be the Smallest Black Friday Ever: GoDaddy Study

Consumers are in a giving mood this year, not just toward their friends and families, but also to small businesses. According to a new GoDaddy survey, 71%* of U.S. shoppers are willing to pay more to support small businesses during Black Friday and this year's holiday season.

Environment

John Devine on Sustainable Transportation

Transportation is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in Georgia. Tune into this interview with John Devine, executive director of Go Georgia (formerly Georgia Bikes) to learn all about sustainable transportation alternatives.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KeyBank Continues To Expand Its Community Development Lending and Investment Team

KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment (CDLI) expands its team with appointments of fund and equity relationship managers in the West and Midwest regions.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Principal® Earns 2025 Military Friendly® Employer Designation

Principal Financial Group® announced it has earned the 2025 Military Friendly® Employer designation, honoring the company’s commitment, effort, and success in creating sustainable and meaningful opportunities for the military community.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Chemours Titanium Technologies Announces Fourth Annual Carrier of the Year Award

The Chemours Company (Chemours), a global leader in delivering innovative performance chemistry, today announced the winners of its fourth annual Carrier of the Year Award, which recognizes excellence in the transportation of Ti-Pure™ titanium dioxide to Chemours customers.

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Sustainable Development Goals

DP World Expands Sustainable Development Impact Efforts in Emerging Markets

In a significant step toward sustainable development, DP World has expanded its Sustainable Development Impact Disclosure (SDID) to include Brazil, Senegal, and South Africa.

Environment

Griffith Foods: Environmental Classroom Made From Plastic Waste in Colombia

In 2023, we proudly delivered “Laboratorio de los Sueños,” an innovative environmental classroom at the Isidoro School in El Rosario de Marinilla, built entirely from recycled plastic waste.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

GRI and Climate & Company Sign MoU To Drive Uptake of Impact Reporting

The Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) and the non-profit global sustainable finance think-tank Climate & Company have entered into an agreement to work together to grow the adoption of international sustainability reporting standards throughout the value chain.

Responsible Production & Consumption

The Current State of Water Stewardship

Is your organization prepared for the increasing water-related risks driven by climate change? This article explores how companies can take a holistic approach to water stewardship – from the boardroom to the shop floor. From The Water Council and SCS Global Services.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Building Balance and Equity at Cascale: A Look Ahead

In this latest blog Cascale’s Senior Director of Communications & Marketing, Lee Green provides insight into Cascale's latest steps toward a more inclusive, balanced approach for all members.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

Just in Time for World Kindness Day, VolunteerMatch Announces Major Milestone: More Than 19 Million Volunteers Engaged With Nonprofits

VolunteerMatch, the largest, most trusted and most active Volunteer marketplace, today announced a major milestone: more than 19 million connections between dedicated volunteers and nonprofit organizations.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Top 100 Chief Sustainability Officers of Europe Announced by Futur/io Institute

The names of Europe's 100 leading Chief Sustainability Officers (CSOs) were announced today by Futur/io Institute, a pioneering organisation dedicated to nurturing and inspiring leadership in sustainable innovation and building the most impactful network of CSOs globally.

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Events, Media & Communications

Another Award! CNH Products and Services Have Won a Number of Awards in the 2024 China Agricultural Machinery Annual TOP50+ Awards

In the 2024 China Agricultural Machinery Annual TOP50+ selection and release event, world-class equipment, technology and services company CNH won a number of important awards for its excellent products and services.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

My Home Pathway Launches Homeownership Pilot Program With Support From Wells Fargo, TransUnion, Morgan Stanley, Invest Newark & LISC NY

My Home Pathway has launched a comprehensive Home Buyer Nurture Program, an innovative pilot program aims to equip aspiring homeowners with the resources, education, and the support necessary to navigate the complex journey to homeownership.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Lower Carbon Products and Packaging Claims: A Certification Standard for Decarbonizing the Chemicals Industry

Join SCS Standards on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. ET (8:00 a.m. PT, 5:00 p.m. CET) for an in-depth discussion on the newly developed standard, SCS-115: Certification Standard for Product Carbon Intensity and Reduction for Chemicals and Co-products.

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Diversity & Inclusion

From Veteran Friendly to Veteran Ready: Creating Opportunities and Building Partnerships for Military Talent

Veterans contribute a unique set of skills, experiences and backgrounds to the workplace and to our communities. At International Paper, we are grateful for the sacrifices that our U.S. military veterans have made.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Legacy of Commitment: Covia Celebrates Employee Milestones

At Covia, we are committed to providing an exceptional work environment. This commitment includes recognizing exemplary performance and contributions to our organization.

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