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Logitech’s One-of-a-Kind Accessible Gaming Rig

Two years ago, while awaiting surgery to address a unique medical condition, 12-year-old Daire Gorman desperately needed to find a new way to game.

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Environment

Brightening Our Corner Newsletter - March 2022

The Ray C. Anderson Foundation has published it's quarterly newsletter with the latest news from its partners and grantees including The Ray, Drawdown Georgia, The Ray C. Anderson Center for Sustainable Business and The Biomimicry Institute.

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Diversity & Inclusion

3 Ways Women in Business Are Moving Company Culture Forward

Increasingly, women are leading business transformation.


Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Saving Grace

A new savings match program helps homeowners build emergency funds and develop good savings habits.

Diversity & Inclusion

International Women's Day at VMware - Passion, Purpose and Progress

Every year on March 8 ― International Women’s Day ― we celebrate women’s achievements, raise awareness of women’s inequality and advocate for gender parity.

Energy

Largest Peace REC (P-REC) Agreement to Date and the First in South Sudan Helps Fund Solar Electrification of Teaching Hospital

The largest Peace Renewable Energy Credit (P-REC) agreement to date was completed in South Sudan.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

International Paper Contributes $800,000 to Support Ukraine Humanitarian Efforts

To support the significant and growing humanitarian needs prompted by the conflict in Ukraine, International Paper is contributing $275,000 to both the Red Cross and Global Foodbanking Network.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Herbalife Nutrition Foundation Donates $333,000 to World Food Program USA to Help Nourish Those in Need

The Herbalife Nutrition Foundation announced today it has allocated $333,000 to the World Food Program USA to assist with disaster relief from Typhoon Odette in the Philippines.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

CNH Industrial's Sustainability Stewardship

The new CNH Industrial continues on its longstanding path of excellence in sustainability, which is recognized by the foremost authorities.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

CIT Employees Receive Shout Out From The Who for Their Work With Teen Cancer America

Rock on! Our employees were honored to receive a video thank-you from Roger Daltrey, co-founder and lead singer of the iconic rock band The Who, acknowledging our ongoing support of Teen Cancer America (TCA).

Diversity & Inclusion

Leaders Need to Expand Their Thinking Constantly: Laura Kohler

People and business leaders should continuously broaden their perspectives and rethink traditional solutions in light of the shifting business dynamics and talent shortage.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

American Airlines 37th Annual Celebrity Ski Raises $1.2 Million for Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

American Airlines and its partners raised $1.2 million benefitting Cystic Fibrosis Foundation at the 37th annual American Airlines Celebrity Ski event this past weekend.

Research, Reports & Publications

WSP Sets Bold Ambitions in Its Global Strategic Action Plan

WSP aspires to double in size in the long-term and aims to become the undisputed leader in the industry. To get there, the organization today released the highlights of its 2022-2024 Global Strategic Action Plan. 

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Energy

To Achieve Energy and Economic Security, We Must Accelerate the Transition to a Clean Energy Future

“A time of crisis is not just a time of anxiety and worry. It gives a chance, an opportunity to choose well or to choose badly.” — Desmond Tutu

Diversity & Inclusion

7th Annual Women Transforming Technology (WT2) Conference - Registration Open

VMware, Inc. (NYSE: VMW), a leading innovator in enterprise software, today announced registration is open for the seventh annual Women Transforming Technology (WT2) Conference, being held from April 11-12, 2022.

Diversity & Inclusion

Alliance Data Observes Women's History Month: Kelly Perry

In observance of Women's History Month, a month dedicated to highlighting and celebrating the achievements of women and the contributions they make in the many roles they play, Alliance Data is spotlighting associates with meaningful perspectives.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Hershey: Real Conversations for Real Change

As the Chief Diversity Officer of The Hershey Company, I have a lot to be proud of—the work of my dedicated colleagues, the change we’re making, and the real, vulnerable conversations we’re having.

Energy

Virtual Power Purchase Agreement with ENGIE North America to Develop Renewable Energy

The VPPA will bring clean renewable energy onto the grid and ensure Stanley Black & Decker continues to address its North American electricity usage by delivering approximately 205,000 megawatt hours of renewable electricity annually.

Health & Healthcare

How To Create a Healthy School Environment

This article looks at 7 key components of healthy school environments and emerging scientific insights on how our physical environments affect students’ health and academic performance.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Team Depot Associates Help With Flood Recovery Efforts in Chehalis, Washington

The Lewis County Gospel Mission (LCGM) in Chehalis, Washington, is the only nonprofit organization in their area that allows homeless individuals to gather indoors and receive services.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Credibility Through Accountability - GRI Sets the Standard

What is the role of the various ESG standards, frameworks, ratings and rankers, when it comes to how sustainable business practices are measured and achieved?

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Diversity & Inclusion

Discover Which Female Role Models Inspired Our Own Women in STEM

The gender gap that exists in the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) fields has been prominent for years. Meet some Merck's own women in STEM and read what they have to say about the women who inspired them early on in life.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

RBIJ Launches Program to Deflect At-Risk Youth From Criminal Justice Involvement Through New 1st Chance Hiring Network - With Support From Walmart

The Responsible Business Initiative for Justice has announced a ground-breaking program made possible by Walmart (through the Walmart.org Center for Racial Equity) that aims to confront economic immobility at the source.

Diversity & Inclusion

Comcast NBCUniversal Celebrates Women Who Inspire

This month, we are spotlighting women who inspire – including changemakers at our company, in our communities, and throughout history.

Energy

Does Your 2022 Sustainability Plan Take Full Advantage of Clean Energy Opportunities?

Sustainability experts rank climate change as the top development challenge of our day, along with biodiversity loss, water scarcity, destructive resource extraction, water pollution, and poverty.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Essity Releases Green Response Report 2021 to COVID-19

At Essity we continuously conduct research among the general public to understand behaviors and attitudes related to hygiene and health, and how that impacts the world around us

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