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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Quest Diagnostics Buffalo Strong Fundraiser Supports FeedMore WNY

The Quest Community Action Network (QuestCAN) North Region chapter is supporting Western New York communities, including the area affected by the Buffalo mass shooting.

Research, Reports & Publications

“Strategic Growth Towards a Sustainable Future” NBK's 2021 Sustainability Report

NBK Leaders Remain Committed To Improving Our Sustainability / ESG Performance.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

2022 C.K. Prahalad Award for Global Business Sustainability Leadership Honors Shopify's Sustainability Fund and Stripe Climate

CCEF presented the 2022 C.K. Prahalad Award to two co-winners, Shopify Sustainability Fund and Stripe Climate, recognizing their groundbreaking efforts to catalyze a market for carbon removal solutions.

Energy

Black & Veatch To Support Development of Mercury Renewables’ First-of-a-Kind Green Hydrogen Plant

A first-of-a-kind green hydrogen generation plant - on the border of Counties Mayo and Sligo, Ireland - has been announced by Mercury Renewables.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Baker Hughes Foundation Contributes $100,000 to Houston's Emancipation Park Conservancy

The Baker Hughes Foundation has announced a $100,000 grant to support the Emancipation Park Conservancy (EPC).

Education

CNH Industrial Pledges Educational Support to Underprivileged Students in India Through Three Initiatives

CNH Industrial expanded its CSR initiatives to support the education of socio-economically disadvantaged students with three projects in India.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Celebrating Juneteenth and Continuing to Work in Solidarity for Racial Justice, Equality, and Equity

America's Charities honors Juneteenth, celebrates Black activists through the ages, and encourages donors and businesses to support charities working in racial justice, equality, and equity.

Education

Inaugural Class of American Heart Hispanic Serving Institutions Scholars Complete Research Program

Thirty students completed the American Heart Association (AHA)’s research program serving as the first-ever cohort of the Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) Scholars Program.

Education

77 Receive Scholarships From Chile's Minera El Abra Indigenous Scholarship Program

Chile’s Minera El Abra recently awarded 77 scholarships through its Indigenous Scholarship Program that funds university students and technical professionals from Indigenous communities in the Province of El Loa.

Energy

Eaton to Expand Collaboration With Microsoft on Grid-Interactive UPS Technology

Intelligent power management company Eaton announced it will expand its collaboration with Microsoft to accelerate applications of its EnergyAware uninterruptible power system (UPS) technology in key segments worldwide.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Lighting the Fire Within

Jennings’ own focus on self-care evolved from her grueling schedule working in the hospitality industry managing 400-plus properties. The woman who now owns a candle company had been burning her own candle at both ends for years.

Diversity & Inclusion

Fifth Third Bank Commemorates Juneteenth 2022

As Fifth Third Bank honors the significance of Juneteenth, we are also committed to providing resources and a work environment that continues to foster conversations about inclusion and diversity.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Owens Corning Plant Receives ARMA President's Award for Accident Prevention

The Asphalt Roofing Manufacturers Association (ARMA) has completed its annual Accident Prevention Contest, recognizing dozens of asphalt roofing manufacturer facilities for their workplace safety.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Berry Global Develops Innovative, New Cup With Post-Consumer Recycled Plastic in Partnership With Taco Bell

Berry Global Group, Inc. and Taco Bell are making strides toward a more circular approach to sustainable packaging with the launch of a new clear, all-plastic cup containing mechanically recycled post-consumer resin (PCR).

Research, Reports & Publications

Dow Publishes 2nd Annual Integrated ESG Report, Building on a Legacy of Transparent and Voluntary Reporting Leadership

Dow Inc. released its second annual ESG report, demonstrating its commitment to transparency in data disclosure and how the Company is working to deliver solutions to global challenges that create lasting value for its stakeholders.

Environment

EarthX Applauds Saving Our Topsoil

Healthy soils are essential for healthy plant growth, human nutrition, and water filtration.

Research, Reports & Publications

GoDaddy 2021 Sustainability Report: Customer Experience

At GoDaddy, we’re not simply a solution provider. We’re fostering deep relationships and serving as a personable guide who encourages everyday entrepreneurs to see chances taken, risks rewarded and potential fulfilled.

Diversity & Inclusion

Women in the Workplace: Shattering Stereotypes in Whisky

Stephanie Macleod is the first female Master Blender at Dewar's Blended Scotch Whisky. She shares her personal journey, the support she received to become the 7th master blender in the brand’s history, and how the company shaped her journey in the world of whisky.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Burlington Gas Safety Exercise Unites First Responders

Delran Fire Chief Kevin Peak’s two public servant roles united recently when he participated in a virtual safety exercise with PSE&G’s Burlington Gas division.

Innovation & Technology

Designing Broadband Equipment for Maximum Eco-Sustainability

Nokia is committed to making broadband more sustainable reducing the power consumption of broadband, thus reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and minimizing the environmental impact of our broadband products and their packaging.

Research, Reports & Publications

Aflac 2021 Business & Sustainability Report: Human Capital Management

At Aflac, we know doing the right thing is good for business, and we do that every day by investing first in our Aflac family.

Diversity & Inclusion

KeyBank Celebrates Juneteenth

For KeyBank teammates, Juneteenth is an opportunity to celebrate African American freedom and achievement, while encouraging continuous and honest self-reflection, and self-development in homes, workplaces, and communities.

Diversity & Inclusion

The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation and Negro Leagues Baseball Museum Team Up to Offer Summer Baseball and Softball Camps

The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation and Negro Leagues Baseball Museum today announced they are hosting a series of free baseball and softball camps across the country to bring the game to under-resourced and underrepresented youth athletes.

Innovation & Technology

Gilead Sciences Inaugural Data Science Symposium

Gilead showcased the strength and diversity of the data science work occurring across the organization at our inaugural Data Science Symposium earlier this month.

Diversity & Inclusion

Bayer Is Driving Inclusion in the Workplace

Listening to employees and fostering opportunities for them to engage in important conversations are just a few of the ways Team Bayer is driving inclusion in the workplace, says Tom Armitage, Crop Science Head of Global Communications.

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