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Research, Reports & Publications | Care USA

Beyond Financial Inclusion: What Drives Financial Health for Women Entrepreneurs?

CARE’s new Strive Women report finds digital divide, financial stress and household responsibilities limit business success in emerging markets.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Tapestry Career Spotlight: Eric Chavous, Senior Manager, Counsel

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Innovation & Technology

Innovating for Impact: Trane Technologies Helps Geely Bring Efficiency to Their Electric Car Manufacturing

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Sustainable Strategies for Grocery Growth

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Environment

Principal Financial Group 2023 Sustainability Report: Improving Operational Environmental Performance

We remain committed to integrating responsible energy, water, and waste management practices into our business operations through efficient and sustainable solutions and improvements.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Regency Centers Supports National Suicide Prevention Month

Since 2023, Regency Centers and ten of our industry peers have partnered with 988 Lifeline, Vibrant Emotional Health & Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to install "Signs of HOPE” across 1,600 shopping centers.

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Health & Healthcare

Helping End HIV - Gilead Sciences

Each scientific discovery gets us one step closer to our shared goal of ending the HIV epidemic. As a leader in HIV treatment and prevention, we’ll continue to build on our legacy and create innovative solutions to address the diverse needs of all people affected by HIV.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Putting Health at the Center of Sustainability: Abbott Reports on Progress in Expanding Health Access, Broader 2030 Plan Performance

Abbott's 2023 Global Sustainability Report tracks progress towards the global healthcare company’s 2030 Sustainability Plan goals to deliver strong sustainability performance across its operations.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

$250,000 Investment by the KeyBank Foundation to Support United Way of Central New York’s Thrive at Work Financial Education & Resource Program

KeyBank Foundation is investing $250,000 in the United Way of Central New York’s Thrive at Work Program. This new, innovative initiative is meant to help individuals who are employed but face challenges meeting basic financial needs due to limited access to financial resources.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Jonah Smith – Vice President, Environmental Social Governance Strategy and Programs at IBM

Jonah Smith is on The Sustainable Nation Podcast - Interviews with Global Leaders in Sustainability. "The time is yesterday in terms of how we need to act on this stuff. We all need to do our part. So it really excites me. That's why I'm at IBM."

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Health & Healthcare

Baker Tilly’s Healthy Outcomes Podcast: Rating Agency Perspectives Related to Healthcare Systems

On this episode of Healthy Outcomes, host Mark Ross interviews Kevin Holloran, Senior Director at Fitch Ratings, an international credit rating agency based out of New York and London.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Duke Energy Foundation Provides $200,000 in Grants To Bolster Florida’s Vibrant Economy

The Duke Energy Foundation is investing $200,000 in grants to support 15 economic development organizations working to attract business to the state and bolster Florida’s vibrant economy.

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Environment

Where Sponge Cities and Backyards Meet - with ScottsMiracle-Gro

There are endless possibilities to what a lawn can be, and we believe that caring for it responsibly is essential. Expanding beyond the backyard, the definition of what a modern city can be is also changing.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

LPGA Pro Muni “Lily” He Joins Sands as a Champion Ambassador

Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) announced that LPGA Tour pro Muni “Lily” He is the company’s newest champion ambassador.

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Innovation & Technology

Ground-Breaking 3M Invention Helps Propel Record-Setting Solar Adventure Across the US

Will Jones had a major problem.

His solar-powered car broke down in the middle of the desert as the air temperature reached 119 degrees and the nearest gas station was more than 50 miles away.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Culture of Impact

Trane Technologies' Chief Human Resources Officer Mairéad Magner shares how our culture of impact drives growth for our people, our company and our communities.

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Education

IMAGINE a World Where Girls Decide

Globally, around 13 million girls under the age of 20 give birth annually. Child marriage is linked with early pregnancy and birth, especially in the developing world where 90% of adolescent pregnancies happen in girls that are already married.

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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

LyondellBasell Tackles End-of-Life Challenges in Durable Goods by Investing in a New Recycling Center in Germany

This sophisticated recycling center is transforming plastic waste into high-quality feedstock for high-performance materials, supporting the circular economy and contributing to industry sustainability goals.

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Sustainable Development Goals

RENEWables #61: The Power of Sustainability Meets the Magic of Heartfelt Connections at Hallmark

Explore Hallmark's comprehensive 4-point sustainability plan. From product innovation to renewable energy and more. Plus, don't miss an exciting announcement about BioStar + Hallmark's recent collaboration!

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

25th Rolling Kitchen of Compassion Donated to The Salvation Army by FedEx

The sun beat down on the large tent in the bustling parking lot as the crowd gathered in its shade. Parked next to the tent, a brand new canteen truck shimmered in the sunlight.

Environment

‘Twisters’ Brings Nature and Science to the Big Screen

Twisters, from Universal Pictures, Warner Bros., and Amblin, is a current-day chapter of the 1996 blockbuster. The filmmakers were committed to incorporating the latest climate and tornado science into this modern-day story.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How Dow Enhances Employee Total Rewards for Caregivers

At Dow, we have a long-standing commitment to investing in the health and safety of our employees. One way we do that is through offering a robust portfolio of employee Total Rewards benefits and wellbeing programs.

Environment

Keeping Things ‘Sheep-Shape’ With Four-Legged Mowing Machines

With help from local sheep farmers Brenten and Meika Pelleboer, we’ve embarked on a novel approach to vegetation management on an 85-acre section of the Sarnia Solar property.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The DNA of Success: Marcez Mitchell’s Philosophy of Leadership

North American Container’s (NAC) specialty products may not be the first thing people think of when IP comes to mind, but it is a team that is quickly making a strong impact with customers.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Sustainable Investments, a Growing Trend

According to the Global Sustainable Investment Alliance (GSIA), in 2023 sustainable investments in major financial markets will reach a 44% share of all assets under management in the U.S., Canada, Japan, Australia, and Europe, totaling $44 billion invested in green assets.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Truist Foundation Announces $250,000 Disaster Relief, Recovery Grant in Advance of Hurricane Francine Hitting U.S. Gulf Coast

Funds will help provide immediate relief, support long-term recovery efforts in impacted communities

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Education

KeyBank Invests $480,000 in Central State University to Establish the KeyBank Scholars Program, Provide Tuition Support for Students

KeyBank and the KeyBank Foundation proudly announced an investment of $480,000 in Ohio’s only public Historically Black College or University (HBCU) and 1890 Land-Grant Institution, Central State University (CSU).

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Guest Post: Connecting Opportunities With Financial Drivers – Why Businesses Must Embed Sustainability Within Corporate Decision-Making Now More Than Ever

Externally, the increasing political polarization of sustainability is forcing leaders to find a delicate balancing act between demonstrating a commitment to ESG and explaining why that commitment genuinely matters and the financial rewards it will bring.

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Sustainable Development Goals

Essity’s Targets To Reach Net-Zero Emissions Validated by Science Based Targets Initiative

Hygiene and health company Essity’s targets to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 have been validated by Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The validation applies to all near- and long-term targets in Scope 1, 2, and 3.

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