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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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Responsible Production & Consumption

Freeport Cobalt Receives Ethical Sourcing Validation From Responsible Minerals Initiative

Freeport Cobalt is committed to the production of chemicals from responsibly sourced cobalt. Freeport Cobalt in Kokkola, Finland, recently became the first cobalt chemical producer in the world to achieve Conformant Downstream Facility status through the Responsible Minerals Initiative's (RMI’s) Downstream Assessment Program.

Diversity & Inclusion

Recognizing the Role of Women on International Women's Day

On March 8, people worldwide will recognize International Women's Day, highlighting the social, economic, cultural, and political impact of women.

Diversity & Inclusion

Logitech Amplifies the Voices Transforming Education

Only ⅕ of UK universities have committed to restructuring their curriculums to be more inclusive. To change that, PhD student Melz Owusu started the Free Black University to diversity education and redistribute knowledge.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

Jangala and the Fight to Connect Homeless Communities During COVID-19

Two key tools are often required to participate in today’s society: a device and the connectivity to make it work. Most of us take this for granted.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Qualcomm's Returnship Program Provides New Way To Re-Enter the Workforce

Employees take career breaks for many reasons — to try entrepreneurship, stay home with kids, or care for family members — to name a few. However, when employees return to the workplace, they may feel hesitant toward the inevitable challenges ahead.

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Innovation & Technology

Engineering, Perseverance, and Inspiration

Supporting interest in engineering and technology careers and STEM programs more generally has long been important to Keysight.

Green Infrastructure

Ontario's First Carbon-negative Bus Hits the Road

Transit users can now catch a carbon-negative ride on Ontario’s first bus fueled by renewable natural gas (RNG).

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Great Neighbours: Mining and Agriculture Working Side-by-Side

At first glance, it seems like an odd pairing. Granted, we don’t often hear about mining and farming being discussed simultaneously, let alone how they can work together.

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Health & Healthcare

Rockwell Automation Endorses “This Is Our Shot” Campaign to Encourage COVID-19 Vaccinations in Manufacturing

Rockwell Automation today announced support for the National Association of Manufacturers' Vaccine Acceptance Campaign, “This Is Our Shot.”

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Diversity & Inclusion

Henkel North America Announces New DEI Scholarship and Internship Programs

Henkel has announced new scholarship and internship programs in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico to increase diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) across Henkel businesses.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Sadler's Smokehouse Donates More Than $285,000 of Pulled Pork to Help Feed Those in Need in Texas and Across the Country

Sadler’s Smokehouse is donating more than 65,000 pounds of pulled pork (more than 56,000 meals) to hunger-relief partners throughout the Southern and Midwest U.S. to help to feed families in need, including those impacted by the recent winter storms.

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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Guiding Principles for the Circular Economy

As a critical part of our approach to combating climate change, Owens Corning is working to transform our operations to a circular economy model.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Boys & Girls Clubs of America Recognizes Truist and Truist Foundation with Corporate Philanthropy Award

Boys & Girls Clubs of America, one of the largest youth development organizations in the country, recently awarded outstanding partners for their commitment to do whatever it takes for kids, families, and communities.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The Energy Inclusion Conference Announces the Top Diversity Officers in Energy Awardees

The Energy Diversity & Inclusion Council kicks off The Energy Inclusion Conference announcing the Top Diversity Officers in Energy on February 23 - 25, 2021

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Black & Veatch's Cindy Wallis-Lage, Dr. James Barnard Elected to National Academy of Engineering

Black & Veatch’s Cindy Wallis-Lage and Dr. James Barnard have been elected to the National Academy of Engineering – one of the highest professional distinctions accorded to an engineer.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Italy Harvest Food Donation 101 With Angela Belcastro

KFC has been the first quick service restaurant chain collecting and donating food in Italy and in 3 years has donated over 36k meals.

Diversity & Inclusion

Alliance Data's African American Resource Group Employee Spotlight: Sheryl Ferguson

As we share our final #BlackHistoryMonth spotlight, we want to thank our African American Resource Group (AARG) for partnering with us to help share associates’ perspectives and experiences.

Energy

Wyoming Natural Gas Producer Joins Denver-Based Emissions Monitoring Firm to Produce “Responsibly Sourced Gas”

Two Denver-based companies are partnering to produce and certify RSG. The program will be deployed on select UP Energy, LLC wells in Wyoming and will feed TrustWell™ certified RSG into regional natural gas distribution networks.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Stanley Black & Decker Contributes More Than $500,000 to Disaster Relief Support

Funds will be used to support immediate needs in Texas, along with future disasters nationwide. The company will also be donating to the North Texas Food Bank and Genesis Women’s Shelter to assist residents in Texas struggling to meet basic needs.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The Energy Inclusion Conference Announces the Top Diverse Leaders in Energy Awardees

The Energy Diversity & Inclusion Council kicks off The Energy Inclusion Conference announcing the Top Diverse Leaders in Energy on February 23 - 25, 2021

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The Energy Inclusion Conference Announces the Top Women in Energy

The Energy Diversity & Inclusion Council kicks off The Energy Inclusion Conference announcing the Top Women in Energy on February 23 - 25, 2021.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The Energy Inclusion Conference Announces the Top DEI Champion Awardees

The Energy Diversity & Inclusion Council kicks off The Energy Inclusion Conference announcing the Top DEI Champions in Energy on February 23 - 25, 2021.

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Environment

Subaru's Commitment to Sustainability and Innovation

It's no secret Subaru owners love our national parks; it is part of the reason the National Park Foundation is proud to recognize Subaru of America as our largest corporate partner!

Energy

The Energy Rainbow

The colour of energy is gradually changing. Find out more about the energy kaleidoscope and how decarbonisation will take us from carbon-intensive, or brown, energy sources to carbon-neutral, or green, sources.

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Research, Reports & Publications

CHL Coalition Showcases Industry Support for Vulnerable Communities During COVID-19

“The need to intensify actions to support vulnerable communities impacted by COVID-19 is critical. By joining forces, CGF members have a significant impact in mitigating the health and economic challenges that people in communities across the world are facing.”

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