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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Principal® Named to Forbes List of Best Employers for Diversity 2022

Principal Financial Group® was named to the Forbes list of America’s Best Employers for Diversity 2022. This is the company’s third year on the list and highest ranking yet – appearing as number 56 on the total list of 500 companies.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Taco Bell Foundation Awards $8 Million in Live Más Scholarships to Empower Young People to Pursue Their Passions

There’s a new class of Live Más Scholars! The Taco Bell Foundation announced more than $8 million in scholarships to break down barriers to education for 772 passionate students looking to ignite change in their communities and across the country.

Events, Media & Communications

Nonprofits Take Action: Apply by May 13 for Truist Foundation 2022 Inspire Awards Challenge

Truist Foundation is partnering with MIT Solve to host the 2022 Inspire Awards Challenge.

Responsible Production & Consumption

The Challenge of Plastic and Achieving Sustainable Packaging

There’s no shortage of data and stories pointing to the impacts that single-use plastics have on the planet.

Events, Media & Communications

Aileen Chou Enables Massive Milestones for Oportun

Aileen Chou’s wide breadth of responsibility includes expanding and better defining Oportun’s already strong corporate responsibility efforts.

Events, Media & Communications

Business Leaders to Make Urgent Call for Federal Clean Energy Investments at LEAD on Climate 2022

As Congress considers an ambitious climate package, more than 90 influential companies and investors are preparing to make the urgent economic case for robust federal investments

Research, Reports & Publications

Tractor Supply Releases 'Stewards of Life Out Here' Sustainability Report, Sets New Water Conservation Goal for 2025

Tractor Supply Company (NYSE: TSCO), the largest rural lifestyle retailer in the United States recently released its Stewards of Life Out Here Sustainability Report, detailing aggressive plans to achieve ESG goals in its operations and in the communities the Company serves.

Responsible Production & Consumption

What I Learned About Net Zero From a Recent #CiscoChat

Cisco recently hosted a #CiscoChat event that took a deeper look at net zero with the help of subject matter experts across the company.

Innovation & Technology

Spot the Robot Dog Helps Humans Inspect Nuclear Power Plant

Spot, the four-legged robot dog, purchased in 2021, is the newest inspector gadget to join Oconee and the company’s growing pack of robotic technology.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Critical Role of the Responsibility Team at AllianceBernstein

Integrating ESG into the investment process can create a path to better outcomes, but the “how” matters. Watch this video to learn more about the important role that responsibility plays at AB.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Yum China Launches First KFC Green Pioneer Stores in Hangzhou and Beijing

Yum China Holdings, Inc. today announced the launch of KFC’s first Green Pioneer Stores in Hangzhou and Beijing, aiming to further integrate innovative solutions for building net-zero restaurants in the future.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The Home Depot Wins 2022 ENERGY STAR Retail Partner of the Year for Sustained Excellence

For the 11th time, The Home Depot® has been recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy for its partnership with ENERGY STAR.

Diversity & Inclusion

Closing the Representation Gap in Schools, One Black Male Teacher at a Time

The deficit of Black male teachers in the United States is profound. According to the U.S. Department of Education, Black men comprise just 2% of all teachers. The Man the Bay fellowship offers a multi-pronged solution.

Health & Healthcare

Through Thick and Thin, Boston Scientific Makes Mental Well-Being a Priority

At the onset of the pandemic, as employees around the globe wrestled with disrupted schedules and increased caregiving responsibilities, Boston Scientific relied on what it was hearing from employees to fully understand their needs.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

'A Lasting Legacy' Habitat For Humanity and Whirlpool Corporation Collaborate for Milestone Home 50 Build

Habitat for Humanity of Findlay/Hancock County and Whirlpool Corp. Findlay Operations are continuing a two decade legacy by teaming up to build the milestone 50th Habitat home in Findlay/Hancock County.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Georgia-Pacific Foundation Invests $10,000 in Angelina College's Technology and Workforce Development Program

Angelina College and Georgia-Pacific are teaming up to build the workforce of the future in manufacturing.

Research, Reports & Publications

The Case for ESG and Responsible, Sustainable Investing: New Fifth Third Bank White Paper Resource for Institutional and Retail Investors

Fifth Third Bank is releasing an in-depth and informative white paper called The Case for ESG and Responsible, Sustainable Investing.

Sustainable Development Goals

Minera El Abra Provides Support for Local Seafood Market

A new esplanade constructed with financial support from Minera El Abra will help provide economic opportunity in the El Loa Province in northern Chile.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

New 'Star Wars' Hospitalwear Unveiled on ABC's 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'

Disney, Lucasfilm and Starlight Children’s Foundation® To Distribute ‘Star Wars’-Themed Hospitalwear to Children’s Hospitals Around the Country

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

SCE Supports Affordable Housing Through Habitat LA

Cynthia E., her husband Valdemar C. and their two children never thought their dream of owning a home would become a reality because of the rising cost of living in their Long Beach community.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CNH Industrial Brazil Once Again Receives the Great Place to Work Certification

CNH Industrial has been recognized, once again, as one of the best companies to work for in Brazil. The company was again awarded the Great Place to Work (GTPW) seal.

Innovation & Technology

Update: AMD 30x25 Energy Efficiency Goal in High-Performance Computing and AI-Training

As more and more devices become “smart devices” containing embedded processors with internet connectivity and often cameras, the explosion of data creation continues at an exponential pace.

Diversity & Inclusion

Finding Opportunity in Every Experience: an Interview With Senthil Pichandi

As a mentor to the next generation of leaders, Senthil Pichandi reinforces the importance of celebrating what makes us unique and taking the time to teach and learn about others to create a more inclusive and equitable world.

Health & Healthcare

Planning Ahead: National Hurricane Preparedness Week Is May 1-7, 2022

From our friends at the Red Cross, here are five steps you can take to get your household ready now to help protect you and your loved ones.

Social Impact & Volunteering

YouGiveGoods Announces New President

YouGiveGoods announces that Teddy Frain has been named President of the company. Mr. Frain will guide the company that pioneered the e-commerce for charitable giving platform over ten years ago into its second decade.

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