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Diversity & Inclusion

Frankly Speaking with Franchisees: Seeing Potential Everywhere

Mike Quinn is always on the lookout for potential — potential business opportunities and potential in his more than 1,400 employees.

Energy

First Project of Its Kind in Canada Will See Enbridge Subsidiary Inject Green Hydrogen Into Its Gas Distribution Grid

Gazifère, an Enbridge subsidiary, and Evolugen, the Canadian operations arm of Brookfield Renewable, today announced plans to build and operate one of Canada’s largest green hydrogen injection projects in Quebec.

Education

'Financial Health Is Foundational to Everything We Do' With HBCUs

Brandi McLean believes that people need financial skills to survive. That’s why she’s made it her mission to educate people about it. McLean, an accountant in Virginia, has been teaching young children about financial literacy in her free time.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Black Leadership Spotlight: Lewis Spears, Kismet of Kings

In celebration of Black History Month, Common Impact is spotlighting remarkable Black nonprofit leaders and their many contributions to creating more positive, healthy, and equitable communities.

Diversity & Inclusion

Celebrating the Strength of Diversity in Clarivate This LGBT+ History Month

Clarivate has long led the way in campaigning for more inclusive workplaces and communities.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Skills Gap Widens During COVID. Computational Thinking Could Help.

Technology has enabled our world to become increasingly connected – a trend that should be reflected in our teaching methods.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Celebrating the Alexion Charitable Foundation One Year Anniversary

The Alexion Charitable Foundation (ACF), launched by Alexion Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in February 2020, marks its first anniversary this month in tandem with the celebration of Rare Disease Day.

Diversity & Inclusion

Alliance Data's African American Resource Group Employee Spotlight: La'Ron Louis and Paulette Burks

This week, we continue to partner with our African American Resource Group (AARG) to share the perspectives and experiences of associates in observance of Black History Month.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Republic Services Salutes Essential Workers With Additional 'Committed to Serve' Awards

Republic Services, Inc. has provided additional recognition to its 28,000 frontline employees with $500 “Committed to Serve” awards, thanking them for their dedication and service to communities throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Kimberly-Clark Recognized as One of the 2021 World's Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere

Kimberly-Clark has been recognized by Ethisphere for the third consecutive year as one of the 2021 World's Most Ethical Companies and a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices.

Environment

Watch Energea Spotlight: Eco-Conscious Diver

Caitlin McCall founded Eco-Conscious Diver out of necessity. Coral reefs are dying at an unprecedented rate and Caitlin believes that divers, like herself, need be the leaders of oceanic stewardship.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Empowering Women Entrepreneurs: Interview with Vivienne Boucherat

Visual artist Vivienne Boucherat has donated ten signed copies of her picture book of stunning mixed media, Know Your Crazy, to Whole Planet Foundation’s March 7-8 event honoring women entrepreneurs.

Diversity & Inclusion

$5M Award to Chicanos Por La Causa From Wells Fargo's Open for Business Fund Program

It is with great enthusiasm that Chicanos Por La Causa announces a $5 million award from Wells Fargo to help enhance relief programs in AZ, CA and NV for small businesses that continue experiencing hardship related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Diversity & Inclusion

T. Rowe Price Celebrates Black History Month With Learning Initiatives and Open Dialogue

T. Rowe Price remains committed to equity and is mindful of the socioeconomic impact of systemic racism.

Education

Rockwell Automation and Cedar Point Launch Video Series Demonstrating the STEM Concepts Behind Amusement Park Attractions

As a part of Engineers Week, Rockwell Automation and Cedar Point launched a series of five youth-focused videos called, “It’s Not Magic, It’s Science!”

Social Impact & Volunteering

Can Volunteer Programs Benefit Careers? A Conversation

Late last year, our CEO, Angela Parker, had the opportunity to speak with author, podcaster, thought leader and advocate for people doing meaningful work

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Risks and Remedies for U.S. Consumers, India Joins the Fight

Comedian George Carlin once quipped that “Consumption is the new national pastime.” Well, if he was right, no one is having much fun these days.

Environment

How a Focus on ESG Led to a Bank's Carbon Neutrality Achievement

In 2019, Fifth Third determined to be a top quartile performer in ESG reporting. Just over a year later, it became the first regional commercial bank to achieve carbon neutrality, which wouldn’t have been possible without a strategic focus on ESG.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Food Bank of South Jersey Expands Vital Food Management Facilities Thanks to Subaru Loves to Help Grant

Thanks to $26,315.97 awarded to the Food Bank of South Jersey by the Subaru Loves to Help Grant, South Jersey’s largest hunger-relief organization bolstered and expanded its vital food items sorting room

Events, Media & Communications

Webinar: Strategically Integrating Sustainability: Restructuring the Business With Ikea, Enel and Forum for the Future

With the sustainability transition becoming the vehicle for business innovation, bringing together climate and social goals, businesses are facing a major reform in their operations.

Events, Media & Communications

Confronting Deep Challenges, Head On

The Economist’s eighth annual World Ocean Summit Virtual Week will take place next week from March 1st - 5th.

Health & Healthcare

Rapid COVID Tests: More Important Than Ever

Innovation & Technology

IVECO Bus and HEULIEZ: Leaders in Sustainable Passenger Transport

CNH Industrial counts two passenger transport brands among is 12 brand stable: IVECO BUS which is commercialized in Europe, South America and the Asia, Middle East and Africa Region, and HEULIEZ, a historic French brand

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Mosaic Named 2020 Robert W. Campbell Award Winner

Social Impact & Volunteering

Sodexo Donates $100,000 of PPE to South Florida Nonprofit

Sodexo announces its $100,000 donation of protective masks, gloves, face coverings, bodysuits and more to Project Medishare, a Miami-based nonprofit focused on the health care needs of Haitians.

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