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Environment | International Paper

National Forest Week: How International Paper Helps Restore Longleaf Ecosystems

National Forest Week, held annually during the second week of June, raises awareness for the 193 million acres of National Forests across the United States and the benefits these landscapes provide.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

Lilian Wang's Impactful Volunteering With STEM Advantage

"Volunteering helps me break away from work and life stress by focusing my time and attention on something bigger than myself. It fosters a sense of connection and belonging, whether to the mission itself or the act of volunteering."

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Events, Media & Communications

Expedia Group’s 25th EXPLORE Conference: Championing Inclusivity and Accessibility in Global Travel

Last week marked Expedia Group's 25th EXPLORE partner conference. It was my third time attending, and as always it is so energizing to connect with partners and colleagues.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Whole Cities Awards 10 Newark Fresh, Healthy Food Access Grants To Grow Community Health

Whole Cities announced today that 10 community-led nonprofit organizations in Newark, New Jersey have been awarded up to $20,000 each through the Newark Fresh, Healthy Food Access Grant.

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Events, Media & Communications

Companies Not Waiting for Court Decisions on SEC Climate Disclosure Rules

After two years of serious consideration, including review of a record number of public comments the agency received on the draft rule, the Securities & Exchange Commission issued its final corporate climate disclosure rules on March 6.

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Innovation & Technology

GoDaddy 2023 Sustainability Report: Our Customers | Innovation

We intentionally create a culture of experimentation to empower each employee to be an inventor, a problem solver, and a champion for our customers. In 2023, our experimentation catapulted many ideas into becoming fully integrated customer solutions.

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Sustainable Development Goals

Black & Veatch Expands Business Structure To Meet Increasing Client Demand for Sustainable Infrastructure Solutions

Two years since its transformational reorganization to better align with its evolving business segments, global sustainable infrastructure innovator Black & Veatch is further sharpening its client focus with a refined operating structure.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Heart of Our Team: How NRG Moms Drive a Purpose-Filled Work Culture

There’s something about mamas at NRG. Especially when you get a glimpse of them through the eyes of their children. To be sure, there’s a fair amount of silliness when it comes to being a mother, but make no mistake — these moms take care of business.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Harvesting the Future: Del Monte Foods Journey to a Healthier Tomorrow

Since our founding, Del Monte Foods has been a lifeline to our communities, connecting people with accessible, nutritious food. This is especially important at a time when economic and food insecurity are on the rise.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Duke Energy Funds $100,000 in Upgrades to the American Red Cross Emergency App, Helping Increase Accessibility Among Diverse Audiences

Powered by a $100,000 grant from the Duke Energy Foundation, the Red Cross unveiled today its new and improved Emergency app for weather safety.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Tapestry Career Spotlight: From Product Packaging to Packaging an Inclusive Employee Experience

Trinicia Perch, Senior Manager of Tapestry's Global Employee Business Resource Group (EBRG) Programs, spent over fifteen years working in packaging across Coach and Tapestry. A year ago, her career took an unexpected turn when she applied for her current position.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

Atlantic City Electric Partners With El Pueblo UNIDO of Atlantic City on Community Workshops.

The Atlantic City Electric chapter of OLE had the honor of being a sponsor at the Día del Niño festival in Atlantic City.

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Energy

Crown Holdings Supports Successes in Europe

The article below mentions 2 recent reports (see comments) from the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC) and from the International Energy Agency (IEA).

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Events, Media & Communications

CEOs From World’s Major Businesses Set To Advance Action on Urgent Sustainability Challenges at the Consumer Goods Forum’s Global Summit

Join top CEOs from major consumer goods companies at The Consumer Goods Forum’s Global Summit in Chicago, June 11-14, 2024. Tackle urgent sustainability issues like deforestation, human rights, and net zero. Featuring leaders from Ahold Delhaize, Coca-Cola, Danone, and more.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

3M Named Official Respiratory Protection Sponsor for Direct Relief, Pledges 5 Million N95 Respirators Ahead of Hurricane, Wildfire Season

In a significant step towards bolstering emergency preparedness and response efforts, 3M and Direct Relief are launching a global Respiratory Protection initiative to increase preparedness ahead of the 2024 hurricane and wildfire season.

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Sustainable Development Goals

My Green Lab and Impact Laboratories Welcome Jennifer Edson as New CFO; Accelerating Their Shared Mission to Green Science

My Green Lab and Impact Laboratories announce the appointment of Jennifer Edson as Chief Financial Officer, bringing a depth of start-up finance expertise and proven executive leadership to the organizations.

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Events, Media & Communications

2024 Environment+Energy Leader Solutions Summit: Navigating the Future of Sustainable Leadership

Join us at the 2024 Environment+Energy Leader Solutions Summit and help shape a sustainable future. Register now.

Innovation & Technology

Innovating for Impact: Thermo King® Hybrid-Electric Multi-Temp Trailer Debuts in Chicago

Thermo King’s hybrid-electric multi-temperature refrigerated trailer makes its debut in Chicago, the culmination of a multi-year collaboration with Martin Brower.

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Environment

Elanco Announces FDA Has Completed Review of Bovaer®, First-in-Class Methane-Reducing Feed Ingredient, for U.S. Dairy Industry

Elanco Animal Health Incorporated announced the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has completed its comprehensive, multi-year review of Bovaer® (3-NOP), a first-in-class methane-reducing feed ingredient.

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Innovation & Technology

New Holland Brings 100% Connected Tractor Line to Tecnoshow

New Holland, a brand of CNH, featured at the 21st edition of Tecnoshow Comigo in Rio Verde, Brazil.

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Energy

Eaton Opens New Manufacturing Base in Finland To Meet Growing Demand for Its EnergyAware Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Systems

Eaton, the intelligent power management company, has opened a new state-of-the-art campus in Helsinki to boost its capacity to manufacture and supply Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) systems, including its latest product, the Eaton 9395X.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Gen Releases 2024 Social Impact Report

We released our 2024 Social Impact Report, our latest record of the ways we bring together our team, passions and technology to support people and communities all over the world.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

What a Nobel Prize-Winning Scientist Taught These Two 3Mers

On Dec. 10, 2023, Dr. Moungi Bawendi stood on stage in Stockholm and was awarded — along with Professor Louis E. Brus and Dr. Aleksey Yekimov — the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for the discovery and synthesis of quantum dots.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

These Paintings Are No Joke – Art by Talented Chimps on Display in New York

As with a previous art shipment of 30 canvases, FedEx donated the shipping of the 16 framed canvases going to New York.

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Energy

Southern Company Invests in Johnson Energy Storage

Southern Company, through a subsidiary, has made an early-stage investment in Johnson Energy Storage (JES).

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Health & Healthcare

Menstrual Hygiene Day 2024: Kimberly-Clark Unites To End Period Stigma

Today, we celebrate Menstrual Hygiene Day, a global campaign created by our partner WASH United to promote good menstrual health and hygiene for millions of women and girls facing obstacles to reaching their full potential.

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