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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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Green Infrastructure

HPD Collaborative to Host Material Health Open Innovation Symposium: The Art & Science of Material Health.

HPDC will host its first Material Health Open Innovation Symposium on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 from noon to 5 pm EST. Dedicated solely to the rapidly growing field of Material Health Practice, this Virtual Zoom event is free for everyone.

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Energy

National Grid's Strategic Energy Management Partnership Improves Energy Efficiency, Renewable Energy Use for Commercial Customers

The life science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany operates as MilliporeSigma in the U.S. and Canada

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Spotlight on Award Winner: MilliporeSigma - DOZN 2.0

MilliporeSigma created the free web-based greener alternative scoring matrix DOZN 2.0, which is a quantitative green chemistry evaluator based on the 12 principles of green chemistry to increase sustainability in scientific research.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

FCA Wins Back-to-Back 'Corporation of the Year' Honors From the National Minority Supplier Development Council

FCA was named National Minority Supplier Development Council’s (NMSDC) Class IV "Corporation of the Year" at the 2020 National Conference and Business Opportunity Exchange held virtually on Oct 29. This is the second year in a row FCA has received this award.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Pursuing Justice Through Faith-Based Impact Investing

Impact investing offers an abundance of meaningful opportunities to realign and reaffirm how our values support our investment strategies...

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Sourcemap and Scantrust Join Forces to Combine Connected Packaging With Supply Chain Traceability for New Customer Experience

Sourcemap, the supply chain transparency platform, is partnering with Scantrust, the connected packaging platform, to bring secure, verified supply chain transparency to consumers via unique and secured QR codes, NFC, and RFID.

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Innovation & Technology

LifeGuides Featured in Keynote “Fireside Chat” at TransTech Wellbeing Conference -- “Enterprises as the Force for Radical Acceleration of Empathy & Wellbeing”

LifeGuides® is pleased to announce the “Fireside Chat” of Mark Donohue, Founder & Executive Chairman of LifeGuides, who will be interviewed by Luis Gallardo, Founder & President of the World Happiness Foundation, during the acclaimed Transformative Tech Conference. The Transtech

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Mohawk Honors America's Bravest Through Tunnel To Towers Foundation

Mohawk is proud to partner with the Tunnel to Towers Foundation to provide flooring for smart homes for our nation’s most catastrophically injured veterans.

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Events, Media & Communications

Global Energy Outlook '21: Trends to Watch

Join subject matter experts from Schneider Electric's Energy & Sustainability Services team for insights into 2021's near-term and far-reaching global energy trends.

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Health & Healthcare

Tork Offers Hygiene Best Practices for Long Term Care Facilities

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Energy

Cummins Takes Leadership Role in Promising Solid Oxide Fuel Cell Technology

Cummins is quickly becoming the leader in a power technology for commercial and industrial uses that could be an important bridge to a carbon-neutral future and beyond.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

CIT Launches Two Million Meals Campaign to Fight Hunger

CIT Group recently announced the start of its annual partnership with Feeding America® and this year, will double its commitment in the fight against hunger and help donate Two Million Meals1 for people struggling with food insecurity across the country.

Research, Reports & Publications

Private Sector Considerations for Policymakers

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Environment

Rebecca Leber: A Brand New Day

This week on Sea Change Radio, we unpack some of the key items on our environmental wishlist for the incoming Biden Administration with Mother Jones reporter Rebecca Leber.

Health & Healthcare

United Airlines Now Using New Clorox® Electrostatic Sprayers to Disinfect Airport Terminals

As part of the United CleanPlus commitment to enhancing safety for travelers both onboard and at the airport, United Airlines is now using the Clorox® Total 360® System to disinfect terminals at 35 of the airline's busiest airports.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Smithfield Foods Launches "Helping Our Heroes" Initiative Supporting U.S. Veterans

The program will encompass Smithfield's 3 veteran-related focus areas: prioritizing veteran employment & career development; helping power veteran-owned businesses; and strengthening the community & family support systems veterans rely on every day.

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Energy

Dave Hallowell Named to Lead Black & Veatch's Global Renewable Energy Business

The drive for decarbonization in the power industry, coupled with technology advancements making large-scale solar and wind power complemented by battery storage more cost competitive, continues to propel growth in the global renewable energy market

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Dow Named Finalist in Chemical Week Inaugural Sustainability Awards

Dow, Inc. (NYSE:DOW) announced recently it has been named a finalist in three categories of Chemical Week’s inaugural Sustainability Awards, including Best Sustainable Product, Best Sustainable Initiative and Best Sustainability Program.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Vistra Donates $50,000 to Organizations Working to Support and Celebrate Veterans

Vistra (NYSE: VST) announced today it is donating $50,000 to several organizations working to support active and veteran military members and to celebrate our nation’s heroes.

Diversity & Inclusion

A Veterans' Request for Veterans Day: Hire a Hero | Opinion

Comcast does not just talk the talk; they walk the walk. It’s not just about hiring, though Comcast has committed to hiring thousands of members of the military community, it’s about valuing and empowering veterans to thrive.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

UPS Longitudes | The Future of Supply Chain Sustainability

Sustainability is not just a buzzword that companies use to sound “green” — it is fast becoming a core strategic focus.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Dr. Cristine Morgan, Soil Health Institute Chief Scientific Officer, Named Soil Science Society of America Fellow

Dr. Cristine Morgan, Chief Scientific Officer of the Soil Health Institute, is 2020’s Soil Science Society of America Fellow, which is the highest recognition bestowed by the organization.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Hormel Foods Announces Hormel Heroes Scholarship Recipients

The Hormel Heroes Scholarship Program, created by Hormel Foods to support students with military backgrounds pursuing degrees in culinary arts or foodservice management, is administered by the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation.

Environment

Protecting the Sierra Nevada's Yosemite Toad

California’s Sierra Nevada provides habitat for a wide variety of wildlife, making it a place to admire, visit and protect.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Fifth Third's Military Business Resource Groups Celebrate Veterans Day

The Military BRGs across the Company have planned a variety of events and activities to celebrate Veterans Day.

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