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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Kentucky Humane Society Receives $10,000 Kentucky Fried Wishes Grant To Support Women Warriors Program

The KFC Foundation surprised the Kentucky Humane Society with their $10,000 Kentucky Fried Wishes grant! The grant will be used for their Women Warriors program.

Innovation & Technology

Establishing Strong Roots of Grid Security for the Sustainable Growth of AI

With cyberattacks in the energy sector on the rise it is crucial to implement proactive security measures to safeguard your infrastructure and mitigate potential risks. It is important to validate new devices, networks, application workloads and traffic mixes.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Tetra Pak Wins Environmental Initiatives Award at SEAL Business Sustainability Awards 2025

Tetra Pak has received the Environmental Initiatives Award at the 2025 SEAL Business Sustainability Awards for its Approach to Nature framework.

Research, Reports & Publications

GoDaddy 2024 Sustainability Report: Customers & Communities | Customer Experience

Each entrepreneur’s story is unique. Whether that’s where they come from or where they’re going, we believe every idea deserves personalized solutions. We strive to provide positive customer experiences by offering user-friendly interfaces, around-the-clock support and education.

Education

Wesco Announces 2025 VOLT Scholarship Recipients

The Wesco Veteran Employee Scholarship program will award four (4) individual $1,000 scholarships to four (4) unique individuals who are pursuing military service, trade school or college.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Award-Winning Custom Car Builder Finds Solutions and Growth With U.S. Bank

“I’ve been building cars since I was probably 13 years old,” said Loparco, who co-founded Later Dayz Customz in 2018 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. “I used to work on bicycles, tear them apart. I never was happy with a bike I had… and it kind of escalated from there.”

Energy

DP World Begins Field Trial of First Hydrogen-Powered Crane in Vancouver

A recent article by Sustainable Biz Canada spotlights DP World’s latest step toward greener port operations: the field trial of its first hydrogen-powered rubber-tired gantry (RTG) crane at the Port of Vancouver.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Deeper Bank Relationships Can Elevate Small Businesses

At the close of 2024, there were nearly 4,000 FDIC-insured banks in the U.S. Most offer a range of similar solutions. Even rates and terms tend not to vary dramatically.
So, what differentiates one bank from another? What makes a bank feel more than simply a checking or savings?

Innovation & Technology

From Floods to Fires: Cisco Is Investing in Technologies That Make Communities More Resilient

Extreme weather events are becoming more frequent, intense, and costly. In 2024 alone, global natural disasters resulted in an estimated $368 billion in economic losses, with 60% of these losses uninsured, highlighting a substantial protection gap (Insurance Business).

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

ScottsMiracle-Gro Partners With Farm-to-Schools Program in Columbus: Bringing the School Community Together

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.

Health & Healthcare

Gilead Sciences and Kite Pharma To Announce Transformative Cancer Research at This Year’s American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting

GileadNews: We’re joining with Kite Pharma to announce the presentation of transformative cancer research at this year’s American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) and European Hematology Association (EHA) annual meetings.

Events, Media & Communications

Whirlpool Foundation and the Washing Machine Project Celebrate Impactful First Year of Collaboration To Address the Global Washing Divide

More Than 11,000 Lives Transformed Through the Donation of Manual Washing Machines in Low-Income and Displaced Communities

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Duke Energy Spotlights Work of Florida Economic Development Team in Bringing New Jobs, Capital Investment to the State During National Economic Development Week

In honor of National Economic Development Week, May 12-16, Duke Energy highlighted the importance of its economic development program and the contributions made to Florida’s local economy throughout the years.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

PSEG Foundation & Corporate Social Responsibility Manager, Maria Spina, Recognized as a 2025 Innovate100 Honoree!

Congratulations to Maria Spina, manager of our PSEG Foundation & Corporate Social Responsibility, who has been recognized as a 2025 Innovate100 honoree!

Responsible Production & Consumption

Seminario web complementario: Divulgaciones de CDP- Consejos de Planificación para la Divulgación Exitosa de Informes en el 2025

Únase a nuestro próximo seminario web “Divulgaciones de CDP- Consejos de Planificación para la Divulgación Exitosa de Informes en el 2025”, donde nuestros expertos brindarán información procesable para ayudarlo a navegar por los últimos cambios y optimizar su estrategia de inform

Education

He Was Offered a 15-Year Path to the C-Suite. So He Walked.

Our CEO, Vincent Pilette, shared his personal story with Fortune, and it’s not your typical path to the top.

Education

Kimberly-Clark Foundation Awards 30 Bright Futures Scholarships to High School Seniors

Kimberly-Clark announced the recipients of its Bright Futures college scholarships, awarding 30 high school seniors from across North America.

Research, Reports & Publications

Buy Online, Avoid People? GoDaddy Survey Uncovers New Gen Z & Millennial Shopping Habits

A new survey by GoDaddy (NYSE: GDDY) found the latest quirky shopping habits Gen Z and Millennials have adopted are changing the landscape of commerce — with some possibly unintended consequences.

Environment

Crypto.com Arena Leads the Way in Sustainability With Reusable Cup Program

AEG’s Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, CA has become the first major sports and entertainment venue in the U.S. to fully transition to 100 percent reusable drinkware, replacing single-use cups with a system designed to drastically reduce waste.

Education

Covia's Internship Program: Building Future Leaders

We are committed to supporting their development as they prepare for future careers, equipping them with the practical skills and invaluable networking opportunities they need to advance in their professional careers.

Education

Entergy’s Tribal Scholarship Provides Educational Opportunities for Native American Students

Recently at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, Entergy proudly continued its partnership with the American Indian College Fund, or the College Fund, by announcing a significant grant aimed at enhancing educational opportunities for Native American students.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Action Against Hunger Appoints Five New Board Members To Help Address the Global Hunger Crisis

Action Against Hunger, a nonprofit leader in the global movement to end hunger, is pleased to announce the appointment of five new board members to its US Board of Directors.

Research, Reports & Publications

PotlatchDeltic Releases 2024 Corporate Responsibility Report

PotlatchDeltic has released its 2024 Corporate Responsibility Report. This report highlights the Company’s 2024 corporate responsibility impacts and accomplishments.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KeyBank Delavan-Grider Farmers Market to Return to East Buffalo on Thursday May 29th

KeyBank is partnering with Buffalo GoGreen and Providence Farm Collective for the fourth consecutive year to launch a weekly farmers market in the city’s Delavan-Grider neighborhood. The market helps address food insecurity by bringing fresh fruits and vegetables to neighborhoods

Energy

Cisco: Cultivating Skills and Talent for Clean Energy Opportunities

As part of Cisco’s “Plan for Possible,” our environmental sustainability strategy, I often emphasize the importance of resilient ecosystems.

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