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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Georgia-Pacific Funding Helps Build New Visitor Center at Historic Oakland Cemetery

In 2023, Georgia-Pacific donated $75,000, along with various Georgia-Pacific building products such as ToughRock™ and DensGlass™ to Atlanta’s Oakland Cemetery’s Living History Capital Campaign.

Energy

Renewable Energy Adoption: Key Insights for a Changing Market

In our latest blog, we explore the history and evolution of renewable energy incentives, highlighting what business leaders should consider as part of long-term planning.

Energy

SLB Capturi Achieves First 1,000 Metric Tons CO2 Captured at Brevik Carbon Capture Plant

The first 1,000 metric tons of CO2 have been successfully captured, liquefied, and temporarily stored at Heidelberg Materials’ cement facility in Brevik, Norway.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Albertsons Companies’ Mid-Atlantic Team Packed Snack Bags for the Boys & Girls Club of Chester

At Albertsons Companies’ Mid-Atlantic office in Malvern, Pennsylvania, the Mid-Atlantic team packed 500 snack bags for the Boys & Girls Club of Chester. 

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Profiles of Good Character: Spotlighting Cross-Country Patriot Jason Wood

Some journeys are measured in miles. Others are measured in character. For Jason Wood, it's both—and he’s just getting started.

Events, Media & Communications

Inogen Alliance Launches Season 2 of a Global Podcast: Rethinking EHS

Inogen Alliance proudly announces the launch of Season Two of a global podcast, Rethinking EHS: Global Goals, Local Delivery, launching 24 June, with early-access available one week prior.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Are Direct Sellers the Original Influencers…?

That was the topic on everyone’s lips at the European Direct Selling Association’s 9th annual conference in March, in Brussels. For Mary Kay, the answer is yes!

Social Impact & Volunteering

Comfort Dogs Join Detroit Police Department’s Crisis Intervention Team

The Detroit Police Department’s Crisis Intervention team has welcomed two new comfort dogs, Atlas and Dequindre, who are currently in training.

Innovation & Technology

Security Highlight: Introducing the Next-Generation Embedded Security Testbench

Semiconductors today are defined by three key trends: faster performance, smaller footprints, and richer functionality. Modern processors reach record clock speeds, while 3nm technology packs billions of transistors into minimal space.

Innovation & Technology

New Location, Same Vision: Higg Index Resources Now Available at Cascale

Cascale has launched a new website that will serve as the new home for key Higg Index resources previously housed on howtohigg.org.

Social Impact & Volunteering

‘Meaningful and Fun’: Regions Teams Celebrate Autism Awareness Month by Giving Back

Regions associates celebrate many observances throughout the year, and they’re more than just calendar entries. Teams across the footprint use these occasions as opportunities to roll up their sleeves and get to work supporting customers, associates and communities

Environment

Empowering Women of Color to Lead on Climate

Diamond Spratling of Girl + Environment shares how her organization empowers women of color to take action on climate and environmental justice by meeting communities where they are and centering culture, health, and grassroots leadership.

Energy

A Cisco Strategy To Support Clean Energy

One the one hand, tech innovation can help energy grids and power generation become more efficient and secure. On the other, the rapid adoption and development of emerging technologies is increasing power consumption.

Events, Media & Communications

Racing Redefined: DP World’s Logistics Drive SailGP’s 2025 Season

From record-breaking races to behind-the-scenes precision, SailGP’s 2025 season is a masterclass in speed, strategy, and logistical excellence.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Washington Farmland Trust Awarded $400,000 Grant From KeyBank Foundation To Help Farmers Grow and Thrive

Washington Farmland Trust, a nonprofit that protects threatened farmland and supports farmers across the state, has received a $400,000 grant from the KeyBank Foundation.

Research, Reports & Publications

Veolia Completes Most Comprehensive Industry Testing to Date on PFAS Waste Incineration

Veolia has published the waste management industry’s most comprehensive testing to date on the incineration of PFAS compounds. The tests demonstrated that high temperature incineration is a proven and reliable disposal solution for high concentrations of targeted PFAS

Research, Reports & Publications

Engage for Good and Adyen Launch 2025 Charity Checkout Champions Report, Revealing What’s Powering Today’s Most Effective Checkout Fundraising Campaigns

Engage for Good and Adyen launch 2025 Charity Checkout Champions Report, highlighting point-of-sale fundraising among corporations and nonprofits.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

ScottsMiracle-Gro Partners With Farm-to-Schools Program in Columbus: Beyond Your Typical Classroom

Our purpose to GroMoreGood takes many forms. One of those special moments happened with Columbus City Schools in Ohio, where the magic of a single idea blossomed beyond its original intent and became something bigger, something greater.

Environment

Duke Energy Marks Earth Month in South Carolina With $375,000 in Grants To Fight Trash, Promote Tree Planting, Sustain Trail Access

Throughout the month of April, Duke Energy highlighted the importance of sustainability of our state’s natural assets with $375,000 in grants to organizations that manage and provide support to state and local parks, tree advocacy, trail maintenance and litter prevention

Research, Reports & Publications

The 2024 Responsible Business and Impact Report Shares How Gilead Sciences Is Driving Change

At Gilead, we innovate for impact. This commitment helps us drive scientific solutions forward, reach more people in more places and protect the planet we all share.

Health & Healthcare

Women and Heart Disease: Those Most at Risk Are Most in Need of the Conversation

This May, during Women’s Health Month and Mother’s Day, we encourage people to make the pledge to talk to their mother or the women in their lives about heart health.

Green Infrastructure

Entergy Grid Renewal Projects Full Steam Ahead During National Infrastructure Week

May 12-16 marks National Infrastructure Week, but for Entergy employees, it seems like the observance is celebrated daily.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

2025 Hurricane Season Nears As U.S. and Caribbean Continue Rebuilding From 2024 Storms

With the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season officially beginning on June 1, many communities across the United States and Caribbean are still recovering from the devastating impacts of the 2024 storm season.

Diversity & Inclusion

Powering Gender-Fair AI: Voices of Women Leading Inclusive Change

During Women’s History Month, we’re shining a spotlight on some of the incredible women leading change in the tech space through Lenovo’s charitable community partnerships.

Research, Reports & Publications

Sands Releases Its 2024 Environmental, Social and Governance Report

Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) has released its latest environmental, social and governance (ESG) report, outlining the company’s 2024 performance on the corporate responsibility priorities established for its 2021-2025 reporting period.

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