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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

$500,000 Investment from KeyBank will Help CenterState CEO Expand Business Coaching and Technical Assistance Programs for BIPOC, Women and Veteran-owned Firms

A $500,000 investment from KeyBank through the CenterState CEO Foundation will help CenterState CEO expand business coaching and technical assistance programs for Black, Indigenous and other People of Color (BIPOC), women- and veteran-owned firms in Central New York.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Northwestern Mutual Named One of the “World’s Most Admired Companies”

Northwestern Mutual has been named one of the World's Most Admired Companies by FORTUNE magazine – a prestigious recognition the company has earned for several years.

Events, Media & Communications

Lead From Where You Are: Craft Your Story To Design Career Success

Join PNC Diversity & Inclusion for this special Black History Month event.

Diversity & Inclusion

Meet U.S. Bank Chief Economist Beth Ann Bovino

Living and working in New York City, Beth Ann Bovino was used to going to work and social events and feeling like her job as an economist didn’t hold the same fascination as the aspiring artists, writers and actors in the same room.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Pepco Warns Customers of Rising Phone Scams

Be on the lookout for scam attempts claiming to be Pepco. In 2023, customers lost more than $205,000 to phone scams.

Research, Reports & Publications

Eastman Publishes 2023 I&D Report, “Embracing the Power of Inclusion”

Eastman has published its 2023 Inclusion & Diversity (I&D) Report, “Embracing the Power of Inclusion,” which highlights some of the progress the company has made on strengthening I&D, a core element of its culture and innovation strategy.

Sustainable Development Goals

Crown Holdings 2022 Sustainability Report: Raising Our Sustainability Profile

Sustainability is not just about what we do—it is also about how we do it. We strive to reduce our impact across all our operations, supporting the drive for cleaner air, cleaner water and less waste.

Education

The Coach Foundation Celebrates Five Years of Dream It Real

In January, the Coach Foundation celebrated five years of creating opportunities and removing barriers for the next generation through its signature initiative, Dream It Real. To celebrate, the Foundation launched its first social impact report, The Courage to Dream It Real.

Events, Media & Communications

Free Microbusiness Summit on February 24

GoDaddy, the City of Las Vegas, Workforce Connections, and Bank of Nevada joined forces to sponsor the no-cost event. Entrance and parking are free, but registration is encouraged at https://bit.ly/MBSummitLV so that attendees can receive important updates.

Innovation & Technology

On a Quest To Make All Chemistry Green Chemistry

The story behind a tool that helps chemists bring a greener lens to the bench.

Environment

Carnival Corporation Announces Ambitious 2024 Greenhouse Gas Intensity Reduction Projections

Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world's largest cruise company, today announced it is on pace to achieve an overall 18% reduction in greenhouse gas (GHG) emission intensity on a lower berth capacity basis in 2024 (compared to 2019).

Innovation & Technology

Executive Predictions 2024: What’s Next for Automotive?

The auto sector has undergone a significant transformation, and the result has ushered in the era of the software-defined vehicle. Software has enabled safety, comfort, and sustainability that would have been impossible ten years ago.

Health & Healthcare

Decade of Impact: Transforming Care in Tanzania

Debora Magembe didn't know what to do. Heavy rains blocked roads from her home in Bantu village in Tanzania to the city of Tanga. While she would have been fine to stay home any other night, her baby had other plans.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Duke Energy’s Rebates Program Helps Florida Customers Get Money Back for Making Home Improvements

Duke Energy is encouraging Florida customers who are planning on making upgrades to their home to take advantage of the Home Energy Improvement rebates program, where they can earn up to $1,700 in rebate incentives.

Sustainable Development Goals

Personas, Planeta y Desempeño, los Pilares de Griffith Foods por la Sostenibilidad

Para Griffith Foods medir su impacto es clave para crear mejores procesos donde tienen presencia, por eso, son signatarios y socios del Pacto Global de La ONU, el Consejo Empresarial Mundial para el Desarrollo Sostenible, la Iniciativa de Especias Sostenibles.

Research, Reports & Publications

SLR Named a ‘Leader’ in ESG & Sustainability Services Benchmark Report by Independent Research Firm

SLR is recognised for its strong capabilities across the spectrum of ESG and Sustainability services, including strategy, reporting and disclosures, financial advisory and notable strength in operational transformation.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Taproot Panel: A Conversation With Experienced Skills-Based Volunteers

Taproot Foundation is hosting a free Feb 13 panel on the benefits of skills-based volunteerism led by experienced pro bono consultants. Join the conversation for advice on consulting with nonprofits and inspiration on the deep impact of skills-based volunteering.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Gilead Named One of Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity

We’re proud to offer an inclusive culture that enables all people to do their best work, and we’re happy to be named one of Newsweek America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity for our efforts.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Trane Technologies Named to JUST 100, Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies and CDP’s A List

Trane Technologies has been named to the 2024 JUST 100 and Fortune Magazine’s 2024 list of the World’s Most Admired Companies. The company was also recognized for leadership in corporate transparency and performance on climate change by CDP, securing a place on its annual A List.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Atlantic City Electric Offers Important Energy Saving Tips and Energy Assistance Information for Customers During Cold Snap

Winter is officially here. As even colder temperatures can be expected through the coming months, leading to increased energy usage and potentially higher bills, Atlantic City Electric is committed to helping all customers use less energy

Education

Chemours and the National Safety Council Launch a New Scholarship Opportunity

Chemours, a global chemistry company, and the National Safety Council, America’s leading nonprofit safety advocate, have partnered to launch the Diversity in Safety Scholarship Funded by Chemours.

Research, Reports & Publications

New Benevity Report Reveals a Surge in Corporate Volunteerism

Benevity Inc. the leading provider of global corporate purpose software, today released The State of Corporate Volunteering, a report from Benevity Impact Labs that reveals a surge in corporate volunteerism as companies seek ways to address the challenges of employee connection.

Sustainable Development Goals

Overcome the Challenges of the Modern Workplace With a Tailored Sustainability Strategy

We’ve all experienced huge changes in the workplace over the past few years. We’ve dealt with a global pandemic, an energy crisis, an increasing awareness of climate change, and all this and more has taken its toll.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

AMD Named in Top 10 of America’s Most JUST Companies by JUST Capital and CNBC

AMD is ranked 9th on America’s Most JUST Companies, recognizing the company’s commitment to serving its workers, customers, communities, the environment, and shareholders.

Energy

Arkansas Steel Associates Go ZERO With Green and Clean Energy From Entergy Arkansas

Arkansas Steel Associates is the among the first customers to cover 100 percent of their energy usage with offerings from Entergy Arkansas’ Go ZERO tariff, which gives commercial and industrial customers customizable options for green and clean energy.

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