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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Georgia-Pacific Helps Temiskaming Hospital Exceed Fundraising Expectations

“The social and economic well-being of citizens is essential to the sustainability of our communities, and Georgia-Pacific is proud to support such a worthy cause that benefits the community and our employees.”

Energy

Markland Hydro Station Generates More Clean Energy After Upgrades

Upgrades at Duke Energy’s Markland Hydroelectric Station near Florence, Ind., increased the plant’s clean, renewable energy output by about 10% and will improve reliability for customers during the next 40 years.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Our Operations, Manufacturing and Supply Chain Sustainability Efforts

For more than 40 years, Herbalife Nutrition has been a leader in providing nutrition products that support people’s health and wellness goals. We are also on a mission to ensure our products are manufactured responsibly and sustainably.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Heroes Work Here: Central Division Chief Lineman's Quick Actions Save a Life

When Chief Lineman Frank Cerankowski arrived home from his job in PSE&G’s Central Division on March 23, his plans included doing some yard work and taking his wife out to dinner to celebrate the couple’s ninth wedding anniversary.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KeyBank Donates $450,000 to Two Canton Non-Profit Organizations for the Revitalization of Shorb Neighborhood

On Wednesday, the KeyBank Foundation announced it is investing $450,000 in two Canton-based non-profit organization to help revitalize the Greater Shorb Neighborhood. This transformative grant is part of KeyBank’s $40 billion National Community Benefits Plan and is symbolic of the bank’s longstanding commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

PNC's Climate Action Strategy Helps Advance Sustainability Commitments

PNC is committed to accelerating and enhancing its own commitments, disclosures and strategies to better meet the needs of a changing world while supporting its employees, clients, shareholders and the communities it serves.

Health & Healthcare

Announcing: Be the Love, Volunteer! Campaign To Launch in Conjunction With LGBTQ+ Pride Month

The Rainbow Flag has become a global symbol of equality, inclusivity and Pride, and a signifier of June’s month-long celebration for members of the LGBTQ+ community, its allies and corporate supporters.

Environment

EarthX TV Delivers Captivating Programs About Our Earth

All your favorite shows that explore conservation, biodiversity, community, and sustainability.

Diversity & Inclusion

Cisco Networking Academy Strives for Gender Inclusivity in IT

Cisco is committed to building an inclusive future for all. In recognition that women were underrepresented in information and communications technology (ICT), Cisco Networking Academy launched the Women Rock-IT program 14 years ago.

Events, Media & Communications

The Answers to Your ESG Storytelling Questions Are Waiting

For centuries tarot cards have been relied on to gain insight into the past, present and future. To help guide you through a rapidly changing business landscape, 3BL Media has tapped into its inner wisdom to create a special deck

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

HP Named to 100 Best Corporate Citizens of 2022

3BL Media has named HP Inc. (NYSE: HPQ) to its annual 100 Best Corporate Citizens ranking, recognizing outstanding environmental, social and governance (ESG) transparency and performance among the 1,000 largest U.S. public companies.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Innovation Technology - Farmers Use Data to Drive Efficiency

Already, the UN’s goal of Zero Hunger by 2030 is becoming impossible. 8.9% of the world currently live below the food deprivation threshold, and this number – for the first time in decades – is climbing.

Health & Healthcare

Podcast: Building a Scalable, Sustainable and Impactful Way to Bring Equity to Healthcare

This podcast explores Medtronic’s efforts to flag the multiple sources of healthcare inequity wrought by racial, geographic or economic differences in the U.S.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Tapestry, Inc. Appoints David L. Casey As Chief Inclusion and Social Impact Officer

David L. Casey joins Tapestry in a newly-created role as Chief Inclusion and Social Impact Officer.

Diversity & Inclusion

How Sustainable Finance and Impact Investment Professionals Can Walk the Walk, Not Just Talk the Talk During Hiring Processes

Investment Management and Financial Services are historically white, male, and at times, stale, so building diverse teams in a systemically unequal industry requires a novel approach to recruitment.

Health & Healthcare

Quest Diagnostics Mobile Unit Coming to New Hampshire

Quest Diagnostics recently purchased a new 24-foot trailer that has been outfitted to serve as a mobile Patient Service Center (PSC).

Education

NortonLifeLock Funds LifeSmarts To Provide Digital Safety Education to Middle and High Schoolers

Becoming an adult means understanding what it takes to be a smart consumer in an increasingly complex and digital marketplace. To do so, young adults must fully understand the topics of online safety, identity theft, and online fraud.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Blood Saves Lives: Helping People With Sickle Cell Disease - FedEx & American Red Cross

When FedEx representatives heard on a conference call that the American Red Cross was aiming to increase the number of African American blood donors by the end of 2025, the company realized it was well-positioned to help.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Owens Corning's Paroc's Take-Back Model

In recent years, Owens Corning Paroc’s take-back model has continued to improve, and we are expanding by entering agreements with partners for support in collection and logistics to increase efficiency and flexibility in our model.

Health & Healthcare

New Coalition Launches on Capitol Hill to Advance Policy Push for Workplace Health and Safety

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) and ISSA–The Worldwide Cleaning Industry Association announced today the launch of the Healthy Workplaces Coalition

Green Infrastructure

As Federal Funding Opportunities Begin, Businesses Urge States to Invest in Energy Efficiency

Dozens of large companies, trade organizations, institutions, efficiency advocates, and energy consumers are imploring policymakers in states across the country to take advantage of an influx in federal funds by investing in energy efficiency

Energy

PSE&G Offers Tips to Prepare for Summer and High Heat Days

Friday, May 27, is National Heat Awareness Day and PSE&G, New Jersey’s largest utility, reminds our customers to properly protect themselves during the high heat days of summer.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Rockwell Automation's Focus on DEI Creates Noteworthy Change

Robust diversity, equity and inclusion programs help employees bring their authentic selves to work. While these programs foster engagement, innovation, and productivity to improve a company’s bottom line, even more important is the relevance a healthy culture has to potential new employees.

Diversity & Inclusion

Malaysia Native and Georgia Associate Shares Her Home Depot Story

Azieda Abdul Rahim, a Home Depot associate in Suwanee, Georgia, is a proud Malay woman.

Health & Healthcare

Prioritizing Mental Health

This May, NRG joins millions in observing Mental Health Awareness Month and turning awareness into action.

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