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Events, Media & Communications

Resilience and Renewal: 20 Years of Progress Since Hurricanes Katrina and Rita

Like many of you, I have strong emotions about the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina and its impact on the city we call home — New Orleans. I remain in awe of nature’s raw power on that fateful day and deeply sad about the tragedy brought by the storm to so many.

Innovation & Technology

New Holland Construction Unveils D-Series Mini Excavators; Built In-House and Designed for Operator Experience, Performance and Jobsite Efficiency

A new era in CNH brand, New Holland Construction, mini excavators has arrived.

Environment

All In, Carbon Out

'Carbon Out' is Baker Hughes’ global employee engagement program officially launched in 2022 to support efforts in reducing both direct and indirect emissions across the full value chain.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The O2 in London Named Venue of the Year at the 35th Annual PX Conference

AEG Europe’s The O2 in London has been named Venue of the Year: European Arena/Stadium at the 35th Annual PX Conference, recognizing its excellence in premium hospitality and world-class live entertainment.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Finding Safety at Montana Collective Shelter

Mahmoud and his family fled their village in southern Lebanon and found refuge at Montana Collective Shelter, now home to nearly 100 displaced families. Amid loss and uncertainty, his resilience and Action Against Hunger’s support bring hope for survival and dignity. 

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

SLB Earns Recognition for Supply Chain Operations

SLB has been ranked No. 13 in the Gartner Industrial Manufacturing Supply Chain Top 15 for 2025.

Innovation & Technology

Cummins, Vale, and Komatsu Advance Joint Dual Fuel Program To Develop Large Truck Engine Powered by Both Ethanol and Diesel

Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI), a global leader in power technology, has announced the successful commissioning of advanced low carbon fuel test cells, marking a significant milestone in its joint project with Vale and Komatsu to develop an ethanol/diesel-powered surface mining haul

Responsible Production & Consumption

The True Cost of Cheap Chic: Fast Fashion Legal Risks

Once celebrated for its affordability and trend-driven styles, fast fashion is now at the center of an evolving web of environmental, legal, and reputational risk beyond the shopping cart—whether purchased in-store or online.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

GoDaddy Capital Speeds Cash to Small Businesses

GoDaddy recently introduced GoDaddy Capital 1, a merchant cash advance program that puts up to $1 million in the hands of small- and medium-sized businesses in as little as 24 hours.

Innovation & Technology

Utility Global Selects Rockwell Automation To Automate Its Economic Clean Hydrogen Production Systems

Rockwell Automation, Inc. has been selected by Utility Global to provide the control and automation platform for its proprietary H2Gen® systems featuring Utility’s patented zero-electricity hydrogen production technology.

Innovation & Technology

GEC CEO Bob Mitchell To Join Cleantech Leadership Panel at Climate Week NYC

GEC CEO Bob Mitchell will speak at Climate Week NYC’s Hub Live on Sept 22. Join the panel “From prototype to powerhouse” as he shares how credible standards, collaboration & accountability are key to scaling cleantech beyond the lab.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Franklin Templeton’s 19th Impact Days Highlight Local Contributions From Employees

Franklin Templeton values the power of giving back. Every June, employees unite for Impact Days — global volunteering events that create meaningful change in the communities where they live and work.

Innovation & Technology

Eaton and ChargePoint Launch Breakthrough Ultrafast DC V2X Chargers and Power Infrastructure To Accelerate the Future of EV Charging

Intelligent power management company Eaton, together with ChargePoint, a leading provider of electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions, today announced an ultrafast charging architecture with end-to-end power infrastructure for public charging and fleets.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Las Vegas Sands Continues Capacity-Building Support for the LGBTQ+ Center of Southern Nevada With a $270,000 Donation

Las Vegas Sands has contributed $270,000 to The LGBTQ+ Center of Southern Nevada through Sands Cares to empower its Sands Cares Accelerator goal of expanding marketing and communications, as well as provide underwriting for organizational and administrative needs.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Duke Energy Helps Florida Communities Prepare Business and Industrial Sites To Bring Local Investments

Duke Energy selected six properties in Florida to complete its 2025 Site Readiness Program, which prepares high-potential business and industrial sites for economic development investments and markets them nationwide to companies looking to expand or relocate their operations.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Fifth Third Again Named Top Veteran-Friendly Employer by U.S. Veterans Magazine

Fifth Third (NASDAQ: FITB) has again been recognized by U.S Veterans Magazine as a Top Veteran-Friendly Employer for 2025 for its excellence in supporting employees who have experience as a military veteran, service member, family member or advocate.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Saint-Gobain Video Series: Success in the Making: Amy Brabender

Sometimes you find the most rewarding things in unexpected places, like when Amy Brabender took the plunge to enter a career in the manufacturing field with Saint-Gobain Life Sciences!

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KeyBank Provides $19.5 Million of Financing for Affordable Senior Housing in Florida

KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment (CDLI) provided a $13 million construction loan to finance the new construction of Hawthorne Heights, an 86-unit affordable senior housing project located in Gainesville, Florida.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Baker Tilly Buzzhouse Podcast: How the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Affects Affordable Housing

Amid budget negotiations, shifting tax credit allocations and evolving funding programs, Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) developers are facing a dramatically changing landscape.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

DP World Employee Spotlight: Ana Paula’s Legacy of Environmental Stewardship and Leadership

For Ana Paula, protecting nature has always been more than a profession – it’s her life’s mission.

Green Infrastructure

MetLife: Creating Healthy Spaces for Colleagues to Thrive

Sustainability measures implemented across our offices and operations support the business by providing our colleagues with healthy spaces where they can thrive. Our approach to environment, health and safety is built on collaboration with colleagues and business partners.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Raising the Bar for the Future: Megan Gregg Named to 40 Under 40 for Legal Excellence

Direct Selling News just dropped its annual 40 Under 40 list, and it’s packed with bold talent shaking up the industry. These game-changers are recognized for their leadership, disruptive ideas to shape the future of direct selling, and undeniable impact on the industry.

Environment

Two Decades After Hurricane Katrina, Work To Restore Tree Canopy Damaged by the Storm Continues

Two decades after Hurricane Katrina, the Arbor Day Foundation's effort to replant a lost tree canopy still continues.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Light After the Storm: 20 Years Strong Episode 3

Heading into the 2005 hurricane season, Entergy employees gathered to participate in the annual systemwide storm exercise. The fictional scenario that year involved two back-to-back hurricanes striking our service area.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Action Against Hunger Responds to Surge in Displacement in Eastern Ukraine

The conflict in eastern Ukraine is driving a surge in displacement, with over 14,000 people evacuated in just 10 days. Action Against Hunger is expanding emergency aid, but urgent support from donors is needed to meet growing humanitarian needs.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Emergency Response
    Document rapid interventions when crises strike: delivering therapeutic food, water, hygiene kits, and deploying mobile med
  2. Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG)
    The business landscape is reorienting itself and you can almost hear priorities shifting toward change-readiness and the bigger picture. And in this...
  3. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  4. Recognition of our Company
    As the leading sports and live music company in the world, we recognize our responsibility to provide industry leadership and to conduct our business...
  5. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
    Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is embedded in our company values. We actively promote it among our employees, raise awareness, and foster an...
  6. LATAM Growth
    DP World is significantly expanding its operations in Latin America, focusing on enhancing port infrastructure and increasing cargo handling...
  7. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  8. Community Impact
    Advancing our communities worldwide through philanthropic investments, partnerships, and employee volunteerism.
  9. Emergency Response
    Document rapid interventions when crises strike: delivering therapeutic food, water, hygiene kits, and deploying mobile med
  10. Collaboration and Partnership
    Cascale shares updates on its strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders geared toward shifting the industry into one that gives back more than...
  11. WASH (Water, Sanitation & Hygiene)
    Highlight the essential role of clean water, sanitation, and hygiene in preventing disease and malnutrition. Content will link WASH to nutrition...
  12. EVP Campaign
    Driving awareness of DP World’s Employee Value Proposition across the Americas, showcasing the company’s purpose-driven mission, talent strategy, and...
  13. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
    At Franklin Templeton, we are proud of our commitment to communities where we live and work. Each year, we engage with hundreds of organizations...
  14. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  15. 2024 Sustainability Report
    Chemours chemistry enables products that people rely on to live better and thrive. Our world-class portfolio drives innovation and enables high...