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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

IBM Recognized by Anthem Awards for $5 Million Grant To Prepare Schools for Growing Ransomware Threat

IBM is proud to be recognized by the Anthem Awards for its IBM Security Preparedness Grant and the effort to help prepare schools for the threat of cyberattacks.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Van Pham’s Story: Pioneering With Plant Protein

Van Pham’s company, Emmay, pioneers researching mushroom protein and creating innovative products from it. She used the award winning HerVenture app to strengthen her business planning skills and scale her company.

Energy

Cummins-Led Plan for Zero-Emission Vehicle Charging Stations To Pick Up Speed

A Cummins Inc.-led project to develop battery charging and hydrogen (H2) fueling stations along the Interstate 80 Midwest Corridor will accelerate with the Biden Administration’s announcement last week of standards and funding for the National Network of Electric Vehicle Chargers

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Medtronic Employee Becomes Rare Disease Champion

It’s not just the mindshare at Medtronic that helps fuel Garber: The Medtronic Foundation’s employee Matched Giving program was crucial to getting the Yaya Foundation off the ground.

Environment

Working Forests Protect Water Quality Across the U.S.

The story of the 100,000-square-mile Floridan Aquifer is so good, it almost reads like a fairytale. Found underneath all of Florida and parts of Georgia, Alabama and South Carolina, it provides billions of gallons of drinking water every day.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Abbott Recognized as the Industry Leader in S&P Global’s Sustainability Yearbook for the 10th Year

For the 10th year, Abbott was named the top performing company in its industry in S&P Global's Sustainability Yearbook 2023. The annual Sustainability Yearbook recognizes the world’s leading companies based on their sustainable business practices.

Education

One Man’s Passion Inspires the Power of Flight for Local School Kids

In October 2022, the American Airlines Aviation Recruiting team and New York Flight office partnered with the Ronald E. McNair Public School 5 to rebrand the school’s aviation center.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Taco Bell Honors Black History Month: Meet Jasmine B., District Excellence Leader

At Taco Bell, we empower our teams to be fearless, embrace different and drive change. We believe that each one of us has a story to tell.

Diversity & Inclusion

Entergy Celebrates HBCU Night With the New Orleans Pelicans

​On Saturday, Jan. 28, Entergy hosted Dillard University faculty, staff and students, and other Historically Black College and University leaders from across Louisiana during The New Orleans' Pelicans HBCU event at the Smoothie King Center. 

Diversity & Inclusion

Black History Month: ‘Building an Inclusive Culture With Care and Consideration’

Growing up in a mostly Black church, Capris Olson recalls gospel songs and programs that filled up February in recognition of Black History Month. “These memories are special to me because they show the lasting impact of celebrating Black History Month with children at a young ag

Education

STEM + Financial Education = Success

Regions collaborated with CGI and a community partner to host a fun and enlightening day for Birmingham-area students.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

AccountAbility Recognised as a Financial Times Leading Management Consultant 2023

AccountAbility, the trusted global ESG consulting and standards firm with a close to three-decade history in helping leaders build better companies, announced today that for a sixth consecutive year it has been recognised by the Financial Times as a Leading Management Consultant

Responsible Production & Consumption

All-Electric Buildings: Clean Energy’s Next Frontier

SCE's plan to replace gas-powered appliances can help save the planet – and lower your bill.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Viatris Employees Act on Commitment To Improving the Health and Well-being of Our Communities

Ten years ago this month, Viatris’ Ashlea Currey completed the steps to become a licensed foster parent and adopted a son. The joy of welcoming a first child into her family was quickly soured by the sight of two garbage bags full of everything the little boy owned.

Diversity & Inclusion

Aramark Named a 2023 Top 50 Employer for People With Disabilities

Aramark (NYSE: ARMK), a global leader in food, facilities management, and uniforms, was named a Top 50 Employer by CAREERS & the disABLED Magazine, for the ninth consecutive year, for providing a positive working environment for people with disabilities.

Health & Healthcare

Tork Announces Strategic Partnership With APIC

Tork, an Essity Brand, has announced a strategic partnership with the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology (APIC) for 2023. APIC is the largest association for infection prevention and control (IPC) professionals.

Environment

Birds in Palm Oil Plantations: The Fruits of Sustainable Agriculture

Musim Mas’ plantations operate in Indonesia, home to a diverse range of flora and fauna. As a leading sustainable palm oil corporation, Musim Mas believes that biodiversity can co-exist with its responsible business operations.

Health & Healthcare

Mobile Clinics Expand Access to Cancer Screenings in the U.S. South

Sharneitha Bradford spends her days helping people access cancer diagnostic care, a role she embraces as a nurse navigator.

Energy

Counting the Cost of Carbon: Why IT Efficiency Matters

Climate change is the most pressing global issue of our time, and businesses’ financial costs will become increasingly linked to the impact they have on the environment.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts Receives $225,000 Grant From KeyBank Foundation

The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts has received a community impact grant from KeyBank Foundation in the amount of $225,000 payable over three years.  The funding will support the Food Bank’s goal of increasing the availability of culturally appropriate food.

Environment

Clean Heating at Cool Costs

When Katherine Parks’ furnace started to fail, she knew replacing the unit was nonnegotiable. She needed heating to endure Chicago’s frosty winters — and to continue operating her home day care center.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Finding Your People at Tapestry

At Tapestry's recent EBRG Fair, representatives from each group were onsite to welcome new members and share how they are making Tapestry a stronger, more dynamic place to work.

Education

Coppin State University Unveils Eagle Achievement Center, Announces $2 Million Grant From Truist for Black Economic Mobility Hub

Coppin State University, today, unveiled the Eagle Achievement Center (EAC), a centralized hub for resources that will support their academic, personal, and professional success, as well as enhance their experience on campus.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Mai Thi Le Quyen’s Story: From Lawyer to Entrepreneur

Mai Thi Le Quyen is a lawyer and CEO at Finch Law in Vietnam. She felt confident in her legal knowledge but wanted to boost her entrepreneurship skills to strengthen her business.

Environment

Keeping Up With the Pack

Scientists study wolves so they can better understand them – and a small Medtronic device is helping them do so.

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