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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Whole Kids Foundation Invests $1.5M To Grow 500 Edible Gardens for Schools and Nonprofits Serving More Than 300,000 Students

Whole Kids Foundation, a nonprofit focused on children’s nutrition and wellness, announced today that 500 garden grants will be awarded to schools and nonprofit organizations to start or expand edible learning spaces.

Diversity & Inclusion

Franklin Templeton Supports HBCUFI’s Pre-Accelerator Program To Scale Entrepreneurial Education and Training Across HBCU Campuses

As a founding partner, for Nex Cubed’s Historically Black Colleges and Universities Founder’s Initiative (HBCUFI), Franklin Templeton is thrilled about the launch of the HBCU Pre-Accelerator Program

Green Infrastructure

Sustainability Takes Flight Across Aviation Industry

A CO2-friendlier part might have an initially higher cost, but offer recyclability options that reduce carbon emissions.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Purpose 360: Ambassador of Hope With Andre Norman

Andre Norman’s early life put him on a path to prison. He worked his way up to being a top gang leaders in the Massachusetts prison system and, when presented with the opportunity to be Number One, he had an epiphany that he was the King of Nowhere.

Sustainable Development Goals

Yum China CEO on Growing a Sustainable Restaurant Empire

During the recent Bloomberg Sustainable Business Summit, Yum China CEO Joey Wat shared how the company is prioritizing sustainability across its value chain and focusing on food, environment and people initiatives.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Kim Frankovich Joins Griffith Foods as Vice President of Sustainability

Kim Frankovich joins Griffith Foods as Vice President of Sustainability

Innovation & Technology

Designing and Integrating Microservices to Reduce Risk

The Tetra Tech Federal IT Group’s EGlobalTech designs lean and focused microservices around business capabilities, so no unnecessary features or functionality are designed or built, reducing project risk, the need to refactor unnecessary code, and the complexity of the overall product.

Sustainable Development Goals

2022 Freezer Challenge Reduces Emissions by 6,700 Metric Tons of Carbon Dioxide by Promoting Sustainable Lab Cold Storage Management

My Green Lab and the International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories (I2SL) are proud to announce that the 2022 Freezer Challenge has saved a total of 6,732 metric tons of carbon dioxide, which is equivalent to the energy consumption of 848 homes for one year.

Diversity & Inclusion

Ralph Lauren Joins Three Human Rights Campaign Initiatives for LGBTQIA+ Equality

At the center of Ralph Lauren’s 30-year history of supporting LGBTQIA+ communities is a deeply-held belief that everyone deserves to live a life filled with dignity, compassion, respect and love.

Health & Healthcare

IWBI Commends the Passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, 'Landmark Legislation Critical for Planetary Health and Human Health'

Following President Biden’s signature on the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), issued the following statement from Rachel Hodgdon, IWBI President and CEO.

Environment

The Largest Climate, Clean Energy, and Environmental Justice Investment in U.S. History Has Been Signed Into Law

Ceres Vice President of Government Affairs Anne Kelly issued the following statement after President Biden signed into law the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022.

Social Impact & Volunteering

New Holland Construction Supports the Comprehensive Winter Maintenance Plan in Argentina

New Holland Construction, a brand of CNH Industrial, has been actively involved in Argentina’s Comprehensive Winter Maintenance Plan this year.

Environment

Ceres Applauds Two SEC Rule Proposals Designed To Protect Investors With Stronger ESG Disclosures From Investment Funds and Advisors

The sustainability nonprofit Ceres submitted comments today in support of the U.S. SEC’s proposed rules which aim to strengthen protections and address increasing confusion and greenwashing concerns around the rapid growth of ESG-oriented funds.

Innovation & Technology

Nokia Radio Technology To Enable AST SpaceMobile's Direct-to-Cell Phone Connectivity From Space

Nokia today announced that they have signed a five-year 5G deal with AST SpaceMobile, Inc. – the company building the first and only space-based cellular broadband network accessible directly by standard 4G or 5G mobile devices.

Health & Healthcare

Direct Relief Delivers Seven-Week Supply of Long-Acting Insulin to Ukraine, Donated by Lilly

The insulin, manufactured and provided to Direct Relief by Lilly, was delivered to Ukraine over the past two weeks and will be allocated by Ukraine’s Ministry of Health to hospitals and clinics treating people with diabetes around the country.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Alkermes Earns 2022 Best Place for Working Parents Designation

For the all the working parents at Alkermes, we recognize that there is no greater responsibility than being present for your family.

Health & Healthcare

Rite Aid and Quest Diagnostics Expand Access to COVID-19 PCR Testing Nationwide

Rite Aid announced it is collaborating with Quest Diagnostics to provide access to quality, COVID-19 molecular testing to help Rite Aid customers detect and prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Diversity & Inclusion

EMERGE- Leaning Forward Into Action

EMERGE is an extraordinary experience. It energizes me. It is powerful to see first-hand how ID&E is transforming the lives and work experiences of my colleagues.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

International Paper Receives Governor's Safety Award

Earlier this month several of our Minnesota North American Container facilities received recognition during the Minnesota Governor’s Safety Awards.

Environment

The Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable Welcomes New Member LION

The Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable (BIER) is a technical coalition of leading global beverage companies working together to advance environmental sustainability within the beverage sector.

Energy

Climate Change and the Energy Transition at Enbridge

We’re taking action on our own and together with partners inside and outside the energy sector, who share our commitment to bridging to a cleaner energy future.

Innovation & Technology

Mobile Fueling Can Save Fleet Owners Money

Booster's mobile fueling on demand (MFOD) service helps fleet owners save money while boosting efficiency and sustainability.

Research, Reports & Publications

Stewards of Life Out Here: Community

At Tractor Supply, our culture encourages our Team Members to go above and beyond to make a real difference with their customers and their local communities.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

WSP USA Provides Emergency Power Generators for New Mexico Wildfires Battle

When WSP’s assigned tasks came to completion on May 26, a total of 11 generators were installed and uninstalled throughout the fire-impacted region. Thirteen WSP personnel ensured that every USACE request was executed successfully.

Innovation & Technology

Blockchain Tech Could Send Demand for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Soaring

One of the world’s first blockchain-powered digital sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) solutions for business travel has been launched following a collaboration between three major corporations.

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