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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Registration Open for Fifth Third Bike the Drive in Chicago

Fifth Third Bank today announces that registrations are now open for Fifth Third Bike the Drive in Chicago on September 4, 2022. Fifth Third Bike the Drive is a fundraiser for the Active Transportation Alliance in Chicago.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Ambitious, Scrappy, and Optimistic: A Look at Under-30 Microbusiness Owners

Many Americans responded to the economic turbulence of recent years by starting microbusinesses. But while all of these everyday entrepreneurs need to be scrappy, ambitious and optimistic, one group stands out: those under the age of 30.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Team Depot Flooding Relief Efforts Underway in Kentucky and Surrounding States

Following the aftermath of the recent flooding in the Appalachia and Midwest regions, Team Depot, The Home Depot’s associate volunteer force, is helping those who have been impacted.

Energy

Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority Continues To Go Green

Pinellas Suncoast Transit Authority (PSTA) officials announced a first-of-its-kind 10-year agreement with Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Wells Fargo, Habitat Team Up To Help a Mom Build Her Home

The day the side of her house was being raised, homeowner-to-be Shaquawanda was excited and a little anxious. “It’s been a long time coming,” she said. “I’m ready.”

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Advancing Access: Regions Foundation Awards Grant to Starkloff Disability Institute

Donation announcement coincides with ADA signing’s 32nd anniversary.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KeyBank Invests $10,000 to Support Emergency Shelter and Rehousing Program in Grand Rapids, Michigan

KeyBank is investing $10,000 in Mel Trotter Ministries in Grand Rapids, Michigan to support Pathway Home. This transformative grant is part of KeyBank’s $40 billion National Community Benefits Plan.

Health & Healthcare

agilon health Releases Inaugural ESG Report Launching Total Care, Healthier Communities Impact Strategy

agilon health, inc. (NYSE: AGL), the trusted partner empowering physicians to transform health care in our communities, today released its inaugural Total Care, Healthier Communities Impact Report

Innovation & Technology

Booster Offers Data Insights to Make Fleets More Sustainable, Efficient

Booster’s mobile energy delivery platform includes a data dashboard that offers key insights into the sustainability and efficiency of fleets.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Cisco Foundation Grantee Uses Data To Fight Climate Change and Rebuild Healthy Forests

A recipient of funding through Cisco Foundation’s $100 million climate portfolio, Vibrant Planet is creating sophisticated, cloud-based data visualization tools to facilitate faster and better-coordinated land management, fire prevention projects.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Whirlpool Corp House+Home Series: Improving Life at Home for the Sweets

The Sweet’s home is a result of a two-decade collaboration between Habitat for Humanity of Findlay/Hancock County and Whirlpool Corp. Findlay Operations.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Chemours Details Progress in Its Fifth Corporate Responsibility Commitment Report

The Chemours Company (“Chemours”) (NYSE: CC), a global chemistry company with leading market positions in Titanium Technologies, Thermal & Specialized Solutions, and Advanced Performance Materials, today announced the fifth edition of its annual

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Independent Enterprise Carbon Management Software Research Names Cority as a Market Leader

Cority distinguished from competitors for star performance in carbon calculation and modeling, carbon disclosure management, and net zero strategy development

Research, Reports & Publications

Trends & Opportunities with Standardizing ESG Disclosures in Real Estate

Companies around the world are being pressured to provide greater transparency about their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risks and opportunities, but the competing standards for disclosure of ESG data can often be confusing and time-consuming.

Education

NortonLifeLock Relaunches The Smart Talk

Norton and National PTA have launched an updated version of The Smart Talk! Since 2015, we have collaborated on this free, interactive online resource that lets families set healthy tech limits together.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Illumina Interns Donate Over 500 Hours to Complete Fifteen Social Impact Projects

Each summer, our Illumina interns put our culture of giving back into action by completing a social impact project.

Diversity & Inclusion

From the 2021 Fifth Third Bancorp ESG Report: Accelerating Racial Equality, Equity and Inclusion

Accelerating racial equality, equity and inclusion has always been a key priority for Fifth Third Bank.

Innovation & Technology

The Future Is Digital: A Post-Pandemic Reality Check

Years before the pandemic, our customers were telling us they wanted easier online access to product and technical information. We listened and responded by completely reorganizing Dow.com with an elevated online product catalog available to all.

Events, Media & Communications

VERGE 22: The Leading Climate Tech Event

VERGE 22 is the leading climate tech event accelerating solutions to the most pressing challenges of our time.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Enbridge Is Working Together for Change

Enbridge and the First Nation Capital Investment Partnership (FNCIP) reached an agreement to advance the proposed Open Access Wabamun Carbon Hub (the Hub) west of Edmonton, Alberta.

Energy

Can You Dig It? Only if You Call 811 Before Starting

For National 811 Day, Aug. 11 (8/11), PSE&G reminds customers it is the law to dial 811 before starting an improvement project that involves digging.

Energy

WSP USA to Support NYC Clean Energy Transmission Project

High-voltage transmission line bringing hydropower-generated electricity from Canada to New York City is the largest underground project of its kind ever attempted in North America.

Research, Reports & Publications

Stewards of Life Out Here: Creating a Sustainable Planet

Tractor Supply believes a sustainable planet begins with a healthy environment, properly managed resources and vibrant communities. Our journey began with understanding our impact on one of the most pressing issues of our lifetime—climate change.

Innovation & Technology

AI and Privacy: Everything You Need To Know About Trust and Technology

We have the Ericsson Ethics Guideline for Trustworthy AI, which itself has its foundations in the EU’s own guidelines for trustworthy AI. This EU guideline highlights three key elements for AI and how we build trustworthiness.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

CSR Intern Reflections: Researching the Corporate Journey From Voluntary to Mandatory ESG Reporting

Keysight is a company that has long recognized the importance of sustainability and ethical governance and ‘Social Responsibility’ is among the core values of the company’s leadership model.

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