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Entrepreneur Expands Her Thriving Tax Firm With Digital Innovation

Helen Mathis taught accounting as a vocational instructor for 30 years before facing a career-defining moment: The school where she worked closed and Mathis knew she needed a new plan

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Innovation & Technology

A $524 Billion Opportunity

In this session hosted by Concordia and CARE, experts share insights into how the private sector and partnerships can play a critical role in improving access for the nearly three billion people – most of whom are women and girls – who are not online.

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Environment

Understanding the Crucial Role of Climate Scenario Analysis in Business Strategy

As the frequency and severity of extreme weather events rise, regulatory bodies and investors are placing greater emphasis on climate-related disclosures, making it essential for companies to integrate climate considerations into their strategic planning.

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Education

Fueling Education for the Next Generation

The Henkel Scholarship Program was established to assist the children of employees in North America who plan to continue their education in college or vocational school programs.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

2024 Principal® Charity Classic Raised Record $8.6 Million for Iowa Youth

The Principal® Charity Classic today announced its 2024 tournament raised a record $8.6 million in support of Iowa youth. The annual PGA TOUR Champions event in Des Moines has now raised $62 million for Iowa children’s charities since Principal Financial Group® became the sponsor

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Franklin Templeton Receives Top Score in 2024 Disability Equality Index (DEI)

Franklin Templeton is pleased to announce its receipt of a top score of 100 in the 2024 Disability Equality Index® (DEI).

Environment

Gardening for Good at Kohler

In response to local food insufficiency, our Sheridan, Arkansas, team came together to plant a community garden, complete with a watering system and chock full of fruit and veggies galore.

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Environment

Monitoring the Health of Our World's Oceans

What happens when you combine the power of genomics with the dedication of citizen scientists at scale? You create powerful datasets to understand and improve the health of our world’s oceans.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

One Cadence: From Idaho to Silicon Valley With Pride

Recently, I traveled from my hometown and remote work location in southeast Idaho to participate with fellow Cadence employees in the Silicon Valley Pride Parade.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Meet the Cleveland Retailer in the Business of ‘Everything Involved in Fashion’

Dru Christine Fabrics & Design is a one-stop shop for all things fashion in downtown Cleveland. Owned and operated by Andrea “Dru” Thompson, the shop is not only a broad variety clothing store, but also serves as a studio for adults and kids sewing classes.

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Environment

Enhancing Workplace Safety: Covia's Commitment to Dust Control

Covia continues to prioritize reducing the risk of exposure to respirable silica dust and related diseases, such as silicosis.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

E... for Embodied Emissions, a Saint-Gobain Podcast

On this episode, learn about embodied emissions; carbon embedded in the materials used in the construction of a building. Today, new buildings are more energy-efficient meaning that the share of embodied carbon in the building's lifecycle emissions is increasing.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Habitat for Humanity of St. Joseph County Receives $150,000 Grant From KeyBank To Launch New Homeownership Training Center

KeyBank and the KeyBank Foundation announced an investment of $150,000 in Habitat for Humanity of St. Joseph County (HFHSJC) to help launch its new Homeownership Training Center and home office.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Top 20 Chief Sustainability Officers of USA and Canada Announced

The names of the Top 20 Chief Sustainability Officers of North America have been revealed today, together with the names of the Grand Jury that will select the three winners of the Futur/io CSO Awards North America.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Powering a Sustainable Future With Clean Energy Credit Union

As the impacts of climate change become more evident, the urgency to transition away from fossil fuels is clear. Investing in renewable energy is crucial for the future of our planet, yet it remains a challenge for many.

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Environment

$4.7M in Grants Awarded by Arbor Day Foundation To Strengthen Urban Forests in Underserved Areas

The Arbor Day Foundation subawards urban forestry grants to 18 community-based nonprofits.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Are You Natural Disaster Ready? How To Master National Preparedness Month

This National Preparedness Month, here are some tips from T-Mobile that can help you be ready when it matters most.

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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Why Families in Nepal Eat More Vegetables

“As Dalit landless people, we used to survive primarily on rice, and some days we had nothing to eat. Our children’s stomachs were never full. We now have land to grow vegetables for our family,” says Rubi Sadhya, a member of the Dina Bhadri Women Farmers Group.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

Helping Educators Bring Cyber Safety Into the Classroom

Students spend a lot of time online, but do they know how to stay safe? At Gen, we empower young people with Cyber Safety skills through our My Digital Life program, which has already reached 214,000+ students! Learn more about our impact and plans for the future.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Complimentary Webinar: EUDR Compliance and the Uber Evolution of Traceability Platforms

Join SCS Consulting Services’ Jan Pierre Jarrin, Managing Director, Europe and Mohammad Abdel-Razek, Technical Director, on Thursday, September 19th at 5:00 p.m. CET (11:00 a.m. ET, 8:00 a.m. PT) for a discussion on EUDR compliance and traceability platforms.

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Energy

Fifth Third Celebrates Five Years of 100% Renewable Power

Fifth Third set an ambitious goal to power the Bank’s operations across its national footprint – including more than 1,000 retail locations and operational facilities across 11 states – with 100% renewable power.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Meet Napaporn Slattery: Advocate for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the Forefront of Innovation

Napaporn Slattery is using DEI practices to advance innovation for Henkel brands through kindness, authentic leadership, and diversity of thought.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Quest Diagnostics Amplifies Inclusion and Diversity Initiatives With New Employee Networks, Professional Development, and Expanded Training in 2023

The communities we serve at Quest are diverse in background, abilities, experiences, and cultures. We strive to build a workforce that reflects that diversity and supports all employees in achieving their goals and growing at Quest.

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Energy

Massachusetts BEUDO and BERDO Compliance Kickstart in 2025 - Are You Prepared?

The clock is ticking for building owners in Cambridge and Boston, where if you haven’t already begun the process of obtaining a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) it may already be too late to avoid the impending 2025 penalties associated with BUEDO and BERDO regulations.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

CARE Failing Forward: Failing by Default

In this episode of CARE Failing Forward, C.D. Glin, President, PepsiCo Foundation and Global Head of Social Impact, PepsiCo, Inc talks about how food systems are failing women, and what companies can do to correct for that.

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Research, Reports & Publications

First of Its Kind Research Uncovers Barriers to Black, Latino, LGBTQIA+ and Travelers With Disabilities

Expedia Group released Journeys for All: An Expedia Group Study on Inclusion in Travel — a first of its kind study that equips the travel industry with key insights and evidence-based recommendations to improve the travel experience for underserved groups.

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