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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Duke Energy Foundation Helps Make Florida’s Natural Resources More Resilient With $285,000 in Grants

The Duke Energy Foundation announced $285,000 in grants to support the environmental vitality and resiliency of communities across Florida.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Cascale Assembles U.S. Policy Member Expert Team to Shape Industry Priorities During Key Political Period

Cascale announces the formation of its U.S. Policy Member Expert Team (MET), an advisory group of industry leaders and experts drawn from its membership community.

Environment

Investing in Resilience: How DP World’s Support Is Helping Natural Resources Canada To Adapt Port of Vancouver to Climate Change

Adaptation isn’t just a response to climate change—it’s an investment in a safer, more sustainable future. And with partners like DP World stepping up, Canada is proving that resilience can be built one project at a time.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

A Winning Partnership: KeyBank Teams Up with the Buffalo Sabres to Support the Rasmus Dahlin Foundation

KeyBank and the Buffalo Sabres have enjoyed a longtime business and community partnership. Key is the official bank of the NHL team and the Sabres play their home games at KeyBank Center in downtown Buffalo.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

ScottsMiracle-Gro: Making an Impact on and off the Field

Earlier this year, we announced a new partnership between Scotts and Every Kid Sports, with the goal of providing expanded access to natural green spaces.

Innovation & Technology

Harnessing Human Expertise in the Age of AI: Driving Business Transformations With SAP

SAP is leading the way, offering a smarter approach to business transformation services, combining cutting-edge tools with human expertise to help organizations unlock the full potential of these advancements.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Top 20 Chief Sustainability Officers of Europe Announced by Futur/io

Discover the Top 20 Chief Sustainability Officers of Europe, nominated for the Futur/io CSO Awards 25. The final winners will be announced during the World Economic Forum Week at the CSO Awards Gala Ceremony on 20 January, in Davos, Switzerland.

Diversity & Inclusion

Tapestry Celebrates UK Black History Month

In October, Tapestry UK celebrated UK Black History Month with panel discussions, celebrations, and events for associates. Internally, a panel featuring inspiring changemakers who have paved paths in Fashion, Beauty, Media, and Medicine was hosted.

Research, Reports & Publications

New Scorecard Demonstrates Federal Financial Regulators’ Progress in Addressing Climate Risk

A new scorecard released today shows how 10 federal financial regulators have implemented hundreds of actions in the last 18 months to address the systemic financial risks of climate change.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Global Trade and Climate Change Will Impact U.S. Grocery Bills—Fairtrade America Offers Key Strategies for 2025

Fairtrade America offers strategies food companies can use to respond to consumers' economic and environmental concerns and gain their trust going into 2025.

Health & Healthcare

Logitech Partnered With Creators in North America To Celebrate International Wellbeing Month

In October, Logitech took International Wellbeing Month to new heights. Over the course of the month, we highlighted the connection between feeling good and doing great work, empowering our community to prioritize their wellbeing—both at work and in life.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

“Hunger Followed Us”: A Mother’s Long Trek to Safety in South Sudan

Violence has uprooted thousands of people in the Abyei Region, which lies on the border between Sudan and South Sudan. Many of them, like South Sudanese Adut Monywiir, were forced to flee with what little they could carry.

Energy

Supporting Renewable Energy With Innovative Solutions

An expanding population requires more energy, further driving demand for renewables. Dow is keeping pace by delivering solutions that improve the efficiency, reliability and durability of our customers’ products, while lowering greenhouse gas emissions.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Mastercard: Supporting Startups That Are Moving More Sustainable Grocery Picks Up the Food Chain

Trawling the supermarket aisles for dinner, most people’s eyes gravitate to the price tag and preparation time.

Research, Reports & Publications

Letter From Lenovo’s Chief Legal & Corporate Responsibility Officer: Driving ESG With Innovation, Diversity, and Accountability

As Senior Vice President and Chief Legal & Corporate Responsibility Officer, it is a pleasure to share our 18th annual Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report for FY 2023/24.

Research, Reports & Publications

New Guidance to Help Investors and Corporate Directors Engage Effectively on Climate Governance

The updated 2024 Ceres Guidance for Investor Engagements with Directors on Climate Risk Governance is a resource for investors to guide engagements with U.S. corporate directors to better understand board oversight of the financially material risks and opportunities

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Principal® Recognized in Pensions & Investments’ Best Place to Work in Money Management for 13th Consecutive Year

Principal Asset Management℠, the investment management unit of Principal Financial Group®, announced today Pensions & Investments named the firm 2024 Best Place to Work in Money Management. This is the 13th consecutive year Principal has been recognized as a best place to work.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Franklin Templeton Recognized in Pensions & Investments’ Best Places to Work in Money Management in 2024

Franklin Templeton and three of its specialist investment managers were recognized in the 2024 Best Places to Work in Money Management awards announced by Pensions & Investments.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Delivering Food and Hope to Families in Indianapolis

In September, Marathon Petroleum’s Transportation and Rail (T&R) Health and Safety department, along with team members from the local fleet operations, environmental and corporate medical services department, volunteered to distribute food at Gleaners Food Bank.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Four Dow Leaders Recognized on 2024 Outstanding Role Model Lists

Dow (NYSE: Dow) announced that four of its leaders have been recognized in the 2024 Outstanding Role Model Lists supported by YouTube.

Diversity & Inclusion

Comcast NBCUniversal Celebrates Native American Heritage Month 2024

Comcast NBCUniversal is committed to honoring the rich and vibrant history of Native American communities. This Native American Heritage Month, we are celebrating the dynamic cultures, aspiring stories and ongoing contributions that Native Americans make to society.

Social Impact & Volunteering

PSEG Feeding Hope: Supporting Communities Experiencing Food Insecurity

Together, we’re not just addressing hunger – we’re creating opportunities and strengthening communities across New Jersey.

Events, Media & Communications

CFOs Are Now Key Players in Sustainability Strategies

The Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) role has become an accepted part of the C-suite in recent years as regular sustainability reporting is now a best practice for the largest U.S. publicly-traded companies.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

How I Found My Way To Impact Investing & Why I Hope More Women Will Join Me

When impact investing focuses on women, it’s typically as beneficiaries of capital – and that’s very important. And I want to encourage impact investing to be equally thoughtful in getting women into roles managing and deploying capital as well.

Education

TCS’ Flagship STEM Education Program goIT™ Celebrates 15 Years, Empowering Over 300K Students With Digital Skills

Since its inception in 2009, Go Innovate Together has reached over 300,000 students in 48 countries, helping them develop skills to thrive in the global digital economy.

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