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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement | Verizon

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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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

CSRHub and Telemet Orion Partnership Enhancement

Telemet and CSRHub enhance their partnership to provide comprehensive financial data and historical ESG ratings, offering exceptional value for clients.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Sappi Wins Telly and TITAN Awards for “The Power of Trees” Video

Sappi North America announces its Silver Telly and Platinum TITAN Business Award wins for "The Power of Trees" video campaign, which demonstrates the sustainable benefits of wood fiber and its renewable, recyclable and remarkable nature within the paper and packaging industry.

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Innovation & Technology

Arrow Electronics and NVIDIA Collaborate on New AI-Based Steering System for SAM Car

With an advanced processor made by NVIDIA, Arrow has designed a first of its kind, AI-powered steering system that uses facial recognition technology to control its latest SAM (Semi-Autonomous Mobility) Car.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Fifth Third Named to Fair360’s Top Regional Companies List

Fifth Third has been recognized as a top regional company by Fair360. A national leader in data-driven insights, Fair360’s annual evaluation recognizes U.S. employers for their excellence in promoting workplace fairness.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Open House in Bessemer: The NEW Affordable Housing That’s Creating a Brighter Future

The Bessemer Redevelopment Corporation and the Regions Foundation on Wednesday joined community partners to celebrate the completion of three modern homes that represent a series of new investments in Bessemer’s Northside neighborhood.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Taco Bell Foundation Awards Nearly $23 Million to Charities Nationwide – Breaking Records Thanks to Spare Change

The Taco Bell Foundation announced it is awarding nearly $23 million in grants – the most in the nonprofit's history – to more than 450 U.S.-based nonprofit organizations that champion educational and career success for young people.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Creating an Equitable Workplace When “DEI” Isn’t an Option

In today's shifting landscape, the dialogue on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) is rapidly evolving. With high turnover for chief diversity officers and employers reevaluating DEI programs, it's time for a fresh approach to workplace equity.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Protecting Our Elders: A Family’s Experience With Elder Financial Fraud

In today’s digital age, financial fraud is an unfortunate reality that many people face, especially the elderly. In fact, the FBI reported in its 2023 Elder Fraud Annual Report that total losses by those over the age of 60 topped $3.4 billion.

Gilead Sciences

Health & Healthcare

How Luciana Preger Is Helping Advance Gilead’s Work in Oncology

Luciana is a physician with more than 20 years of experience in pharma and she came to Gilead to help transform treatments for people living with cancer.

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Education

Introducing the Second Cohort of Northwestern Mutual’s Hometown HBCU Connection Scholars

With graduation season still in full swing, high school seniors across the country are gearing up to start their next chapter.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Atlantic City Electric Supports Arbor Day Foundation

On Arbor Day, let's celebrate the importance of trees in promoting energy savings, environmental sustainability, and community beautification.

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Events, Media & Communications

ESG Investing, SEC Defense Ruling, the 2024 Election, and More Topics That Are Impacting Sustainability

In our June issue of Navigating Impact Comms Through the Cosmos we cover the latest politically influenced sustainability and social impact news you’ll want to know about.

Responsible Production & Consumption

American Farmland Trust Approves SCS Global Services As Certification Body for U.S. Farmed Certification

SCS Global Services (SCS) is proud to announce it has been chosen as a certification body for the U.S. Farmed™ certification program. The certification is underpinned by a standard developed by SCS Standards, a subsidiary of SCS Global Services, for American Farmland Trust (AFT).

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Health & Healthcare

Biowearables 101: Health Tech That Goes Deeper

More and more people, whether they’re weekend warriors or people living with diabetes, are coming to understand the impact that glucose has on their mood, sleep and health.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Trane Technologies Providing Access to STEM Education Through Additional $1.2 Million Investment in Project Scientist

Trane Technologies is expanding its support of Project Scientist, providing the education non-profit with a contribution of $1.2 million over the next three years.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Entergy Arkansas Bright Futures: Focusing Our Philanthropic Work on Food Insecurity

During the month of June, Entergy Arkansas is focusing our philanthropic efforts on food insecurity. One in five Arkansans faces hunger – and that number becomes one in four for children. Both statistics make the state the highest for food insecurity in the country.

Mondelez International Snacking Made Right

Research, Reports & Publications

Mondelēz 2023 Snacking Made Right Report: Letter from Chairman & CEO

Driving against our ESG goals is fundamental to enabling our longterm growth, holding our leadership position in snacking and advancing a business that will remain resilient for many years to come.

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Innovation & Technology

Electrification and Power: Case IH Presents Its New Line of Tractors During Agrishow

Case IH, a brand of CNH, attended the 29th Agrishow in Brazil showcasing more than 20 machines.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Brita Celebrates World Ocean Day With New Beach-Cleaning Bot

Brita’s efforts to make water better for people and the planet have come to life in the form of a beach-cleaning robot.

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Environment

Government Guidelines Signal Hope Ahead in Voluntary Carbon Markets

Arbor Day Foundation CEO reacts to voluntary carbon market guidelines released by the federal government in May.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Employee Q&A: Connecting a Local Plant’s Efforts to Global Priorities

For nearly 10 years, Alex Sim has been an EHS Leader at our plant in Kearny, New Jersey, U.S., bringing an in-depth understanding of how government, private enterprise, and public demand have shaped both U.S. and global environmental policy.

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Diversity & Inclusion

AEG Celebrates Power in Pride as a Sponsor of 2024 LA Pride Parade

As a sponsor of the annual LA Pride Parade, AEG continues to amplify its support for the LGBTQ+ community.

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Health & Healthcare

International Paper’s Occupational Health Nurses Are Leading a Community of Safety

Stanley Coppola, RN, OHN, International Paper’s Franklin, Va., Pulp Mill, was not always an occupational health nurse (OHN), but he always found ways to support those around him.

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Environment

5 Steps To Be Regulatory Ready: Where Businesses Should Begin

In recent years, there has been a significant increase in the number of bills and regulations aimed at enhancing transparency regarding the societal and environmental impacts of business operations.

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Events, Media & Communications

Navigating the Rapidly Changing World of Climate-Related Disclosures

Dive into climate-related disclosures with industry expert Jami Patrick from Montrose Environmental. Discover the latest regulatory requirements, strategic benefits, and actionable insights to position your company for success. Don’t miss out – register now!

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    AEG embraces its responsibility to enrich the lives of people in the communities around the world where we do business, and to use business to create...

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    At Green Mountain Energy Company, we share our customers’ commitment to the environment and sustainability. We are inspired by the success that we...

  14. 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...

  15. GoDaddy | Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
    Diverse teams build better products — period. At GoDaddy, we make apps and services that our worldwide community of entrepreneurs can relate to. Our...