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PNC Volunteers Bring Basic Financial Knowledge to New Volunteer Opportunity

For about two years now, the PNC Center for Financial Education (CFE), an effort led by Community Development Banking, has been collaborating with community-based nonprofits to offer financial education to individuals, first-time homebuyers and small businesses.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

Discovering the Science Behind Volunteering

Loaded with microscopes, robots and VR headsets, Croatia’s “STEM on Wheels” mobile lab weaves its way from tiny mountain villages to Adriatic islands, giving kids the hands-on science skills they need to get ahead.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

West Valley City Community Celebrates New Futsal Fields, With Support From KeyBank, Rise Athletics Foundation and Real Salt Lake

The West Valley City community, including families, children and business partners, came together in West Valley City’s Centennial Park May 20 to celebrate the recent opening of two futsal fields and meet players from Real Salt Lake and the Utah Royals.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Baker Tilly Buzzhouse Podcast: What 2025 Could Bring for Housing Tax Policy

Baker Tilly's podcast series specifically for professionals in the multifamily housing industry

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Energy

Improving Data Center Sustainability With Cisco MDS 9000 Transceiver Power-Control Capability

In the fast-paced evolution of data centers, the spotlight on sustainability has never been brighter. As energy demands surge, finding innovative ways to reduce energy consumption becomes crucial.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Duke Energy Foundation, City of New Port Richey Team Up for Summer Swim Safety

In recognition of the May 15 designation as International Water Safety Day, Duke Energy Foundation announces a grant to the City of New Port Richey for swim lessons and summer camp scholarships.

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Health & Healthcare

Transforming How Cancer Is Treated: Research Results To Be Shared at ASCO25

When Emma was diagnosed with triple-negative breast cancer, she didn't let it define her. There are so many ways cancer steals possibility, but at Gilead, we’re helping take it back.

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Energy

PSE&G Proposes New Solutions To Help Customers Dealing With Upcoming Energy Price Increases

PSE&G today announced that it is amending its May 7, 2025 filing with the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to provide additional short term relief for mitigating the impact of recent significant increases in electric supply costs

Education

Athletes Soar on the Road to Milano Cortina 2026 With Olympic Solidarity Scholarships

Over 400 athletes vying for a spot at the Games are receiving crucial support from the International Olympic Committee (IOC) through Olympic Solidarity scholarships.

Research, Reports & Publications

Trane Technologies Delivers Leading Business and Sustainability Performance by Reducing Customers’ Energy Use and Carbon Emissions

Trane Technologies is continuing to set the pace for decarbonizing buildings, industry and the cold chain by reducing energy use and carbon emissions for customers and in its own operations – while consistently delivering leading business and sustainability performance.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Independent Analysis of 120+ Studies Asserts Fairtrade Certification’s Effectiveness in Advancing Sustainability

New, independent analysis of 122 studies shows Fairtrade is making significant contributions in critical sustainability areas, including economic security and climate resilience.

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Innovation & Technology

Introducing Norton Neo: The Browser Ahead of You

Thirty years ago, Netscape went public and helped launch the internet era. Its browser, Netscape Navigator, led the way and laid the foundation for how billions of people would access the web.

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Events, Media & Communications

Driving Innovation and Connection: Covia’s Impact at Recent Industry Events

Over the last several weeks, Covia has played an active role in several significant industry conferences and tradeshows. These events demonstrate Covia's dedication to our customers, communities, and other important partners.

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Education

Mary Kay Inc. Awards 10 Grants to Young Innovators at 2025 Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair

Mary Kay Inc., a global advocate for furthering young women’s education and encouraging youth to follow their STEM dreams, returned for a second year as a Special Awards Organization at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair (Regeneron ISEF) in Columbus, Ohio.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Kimberly-Clark Employees Celebrate Menstrual Hygiene Day

Kimberly-Clark is celebrating Menstrual Hygiene Day by sharing pictures of our dedicated employees from two of our feminine care manufacturing facilities: Neenah Cold Spring in the U.S. and Nogales, Mexico.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Marathon Petroleum Transport Driver Inducted Into NPTC Driver Hall of Fame

Marathon Petroleum Transport Driver Donald “Todd” Young was inducted into the Driver Hall of Fame by the National Private Truck Council (NPTC) for his outstanding achievements in safety and community service.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

This Mini Golf Destination Grew With Digital Tools and Grit

When LaNeta and Doug Roth opened Scary Strokes, an 11,000-square-foot black light mini golf course and arcade, they wanted to bring a little family vacation magic to their hometown of Waldorf, Maryland.

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Education

AEG and Goldenvoice Host High-School and College Students for an Inside Look at the Making of a Music Festival

To educate high-school and college students about career opportunities in the live music industry, AEG and Goldenvoice hosted two career exploration events, AEG Futures, timed to Goldenvoice’s popular music festivals Just Like Heaven and Head in the Clouds Music & Arts Festival.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Key Private Bank to Host Free Discussion Panel for Local Non-Profits on Current Charitable Giving Landscape

Key Private Bank will be partnering with The Bonadio Group to share expert insights for local non-profit organizations navigating the current charitable giving landscape.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Scientific Leaders Honored by 3M and Discovery Education

3M (@3M) and Discovery Education (@DiscoveryEd) today announced the recipients in the 2025 Alumni Grants Program. As part of the Young Scientist Challenge Alumni Network, the Alumni Grants Program supports past participants of the 3M Young Scientist Challenge.

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Events, Media & Communications

Network Effect ATL Presented by Renaissance94 and 3BL Brought Together Unlikely Allies

Network Effect ATL was more than a series of panel discussions. It was a cultural catalyst for ‘intentional conversations’ and ‘intentional impact' in a mash-up of the corporate sustainability leaders with Atlanta's ecosystem of innovators, entrepreneurs, and visionaries.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Material Selection for Supply Chain Decarbonization

At Trane Technologies, our approach to circularity centers on a system that maintains the utility of products, materials and resources for as long as possible - while minimizing waste.

Events, Media & Communications

Samsung’s Solve for Tomorrow Challenge Set To Inspire Young People To Drive Global Change Through Sport and Technology

Worldwide Olympic Partner Samsung is collaborating with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to inspire young people around the world to drive positive social change through technology and sport, as part of the company’s global youth innovation programme, Solve for Tomorrow.

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Education

PNC Volunteers Bring Basic Financial Knowledge to New Volunteer Opportunity

For about two years now, the PNC Center for Financial Education (CFE), an effort led by Community Development Banking, has been collaborating with community-based nonprofits to offer financial education to individuals, first-time homebuyers and small businesses.

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Sustainable Development Goals

CNH Releases Its 2024 Sustainability Report

World class equipment and services company, CNH, has released its 2024 Sustainability Report.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

6 Months After Ceasefire in Lebanon

In Lebanon, around 90,000 people remain internally displaced, and nearly 1.2 million suffer from high levels of food insecurity. The civilian population remains at high risk, and recent attacks have targeted populated areas, further endangering lives and livelihoods. 

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