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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Virginia Natural Gas Foundation Donates $60,000 To Address Food Insecurity in South Hampton Roads

The Virginia Natural Gas Foundation has awarded a $60,000 grant to support the Children's Health Investment Program (CHIP) of South Hampton Roads' initiative to improve the health and well-being of children and families in southeastern Virginia.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Northern Trust Celebrates Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by Giving Back

Northern Trust partners celebrated Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s legacy by going out into the community and engaging in service.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Why Taco Bell’s New Boss Says He’s ‘Not the Dictionary Definition of a CEO’

Taco Bell continues its reign atop the Franchise 500 under innovative leadership that defies traditional norms, paving the way for a new era in fast food excellence.

Events, Media & Communications

WHC Launches Professional Network for Women Working in Business and Nature

Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) announces the launch of Elevate, a robust network of women leaders working at the intersection of business and nature.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Henry Artalejo Is Not Your Typical HR Leader

Henry Artalejo drops a startling piece of knowledge only a few minutes into his conversation with Hispanic Executive.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Bloomberg Regulation Rundown: Green Taxonomies

In this episode of Bloomberg Regulation Rundown, our new YouTube series on evolving financial regulations, Cinzia Chiriac, Bloomberg’s Head of ESG Regulatory Affairs, and Nadia Humphreys, Bloomberg’s Head of Regulatory and Climate Solutions, explain how green taxonomies work.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Aflac Sales Agents and Brokers Raise $770,000 for Children and Families at the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta

Aflac's sales agents and brokers raised $770,000 during a charitable auction held last week at FOCUS, the company's annual meeting of leading sales agents and brokers. The tally shattered the pre-auction expectations of $220,000 by more than 350%.

Research, Reports & Publications

Sustainability and the C-Suite

Cognizant’s head of ESG, Aya Kiy-Morrocco, and Amelia Pan, managing director in the strategic advisory group of PJT Partners, join co-host Mandi McReynolds to discuss how sustainability leaders can partner with their C-suite and boards to advance ESG strategy.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Sofidel Receives the 2023 Hunter Industries’ Ann Hunter-Welborn Circle of Excellence Award

Sofidel, a leading global provider of paper for hygienic and domestic use, was awarded the Ann Hunter-Welborn Circle of Excellence Award for its Papernet powered by HyTech Seas dispensers.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Santa Maria Community Services Receives $150,000 Grant from KeyBank Foundation to Support Stable Families Program for Families on the Brink of Homelessness

Santa Maria Community Services, Inc. is pleased to announce a significant grant of $150,000 from the KeyBank Foundation, aimed at bolstering its Stable Families program. The grant will be distributed over three installments, providing critical support for families.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Military Experience Translates to Success for Vets

The Military Friendly designation is important to Buckley because it recognizes the Market-Based Management (MBM) philosophy that guides Koch culture is in direct alignment with the values soldiers exemplify in the service.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Women in Trucking Association Announces Its January 2024 Member of the Month

The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) has announced Kierra Meyer as its January 2024 Member of the Month. Meyer is the Senior Manager of the Operations Academy at Sysco Corporation.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Feet in the Mud, Head in the Sky: A Morning Among the Mangroves

In 2020, Mastercard founded the Priceless Planet Coalition with Conservation International and World Resources Institute, uniting the efforts of businesses and consumers to fight climate change, with a goal of restoring 100 million trees across six continents.

Education

Community Celebrates Opening of Marathon STEM/Robotics Center in Texas City

Less than a year after crews broke ground on the much-anticipated Texas City Independent School District (TCISD) Marathon STEM/Robotics Center, the facility is now open and ready to welcome students.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Airstrikes in Yemen Limit Humanitarian Access to 17 Million Food Insecure People

Escalating conflict in Yemen may lead to rising hunger levels.

Environment

Sowing the Future: CNH Reinforces Commitment to Sustainability

At the CNH plant in Ferreyra, Córdoba, more than 50 families participated in the recent afforestation day. During it, these families planted more than 200 trees on the property.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Northern Trust Investment Risk & Analytical Services: ESG Insights

Northern Trust offers a suite of post-trade analytics services providing investors with insight and oversight of key ESG and climate-risk exposure detail.

Diversity & Inclusion

Mary Kay Helps Pioneer Gender Equality Research in Algorithms and Artificial Intelligence

According to the Stanford Social Innovation Review, AI Algorithms exhibiting gender bias resulted in 70% of lower quality of service for women. At Mary Kay, we know a level playing field is not only key but vital for women entrepreneurs to thrive in today’s digital economy.

Education

Nurturing Tomorrow: The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation Teams Up With School District To Transform Young Minds

This is the mindset that the team behind The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation shared when they launched a special partnership with the McKeesport Area School District near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania back in May 2022.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Continuing to Lead the Way in Sustainability

Abbott earns top overall industry score for 11 years, leads in health access on global sustainability benchmark DJSI.

Research, Reports & Publications

Net Zero Targets Still Not Set by a Third of Global Firms, Research Shows

A third of the world’s largest public-listed companies are still yet to set an emissions reduction target, according to a new report from Net Zero Tracker.

Environment

Regulating PFAS in Stormwater: What You Need To Know

We’ve put together a primer to explain how the inclusion of PFAS within NPDES permits may impact organizations and municipalities that require permits for stormwater discharge management.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Dave Lange: The Panda Master for FedEx

What does it take to transport precious cargo anywhere in the world? Dave Lange, FedEx Director of Aircraft Charter (A/C) Department, provides an inside view of the work his team undertakes to ensure safe and secure delivery of high-profile shipments, such as giant pandas.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Essity Ranked One of the World’s Most Sustainable Companies

Hygiene and health company Essity has once again been recognized as one of the world’s most sustainable companies by Corporate Knights. The list was announced today during the World Economic Forum in Davos.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Lenovo and the Scott-Morgan Foundation Collaborate To Develop Groundbreaking Assistive Technology Solutions

Lenovo, the global technology leader, announced its continued support of the Scott-Morgan Foundation, a visionary non-profit organization driving assistive technology innovation.

Latest Campaigns

  1. KeyBank's Community Investment
    In states where Key has a presence, there are approximately 1.7 million low- to moderate-income (LMI) households. Many LMI individuals don’t have bank...
  2. PNC: Commitment to Early Childhood Education
    We're focusing on early learning to help children succeed. Research has shown that the first five years of a child's life is critical to long-term...
  3. AEG Celebrates Inclusion
    At AEG, we embrace inclusion and strive to create a workplace where our employees feel welcomed, valued and respected for the viewpoints, ideas...
  4. Cascale Events
    Cascale organizes and participates in a series of events, leveraging its position as a global convener of close to half the sector to bring together...
  5. Sustainability
    Leading the logistics sector towards a more sustainable future by investing in innovative green technologies, enhancing operational efficiency, and...
  6. ESG Voices: Short Podcasts Addressing the Opportunities and Challenges of ESG
    This podcast series takes a deep dive into the opportunities and challenges of ESG and what it means for businesses and communities through interviews...
  7. Local Communities
    The principals of living and working in synergy with the communities in which we operate, as well as collaborating on projects that benefit those...
  8. KeyBank's Community Investment
    In states where Key has a presence, there are approximately 1.7 million low- to moderate-income (LMI) households. Many LMI individuals don’t have bank...
  9. Healthy Spaces Podcast: Season 5
    Welcome to Season 5 of Healthy Spaces by Trane Technologies, the podcast where experts and disruptors explore how climate technology and innovation...
  10. Biomimicry and Ray of Hope Accelerator
    The Ray C. Anderson Foundation has partnered with the Biomimicry Institute to create the Ray of Hope Accelerator, designed to bring commercially...
  11. Drive for MPC
    At Marathon Petroleum, our professional truck drivers share one common vision: no accidents, no injuries, and no harm to the environment. We’re proud...
  12. Goals That Inspire: Environmental Stewardship
    Through our Goals That Inspire we have established aggressive commitments with targeted and measurable metrics which will require innovation...
  13. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  14. Social Impact at Mastercard
    At Mastercard, we’re powering economies and empowering people, building a sustainable economy where everyone prospers.
  15. Growth Through Sustainability
    Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator with a clear purpose to boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. See how embedding...