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Energy

Schneider Electric Doubles Down on Sustainable, Digital Industrial Transformation at Hannover Messe

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, will unveil an array of new technologies and software solutions at Hannover Messe 2023.

Research, Reports & Publications

The Future of ESG Reporting

Allyson Anderson Book, chief sustainability officer at Baker Hughes, joins Mandi McReynolds to share how her team has transformed the company’s annual sustainability report and advocated for transparency over perfection.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Building Confidence on the Field, With the Field

It’s hard to get excited for a new baseball season when your field is described as “awful” and “neglected.” Unfortunately, that was the reality for Jefferson County Little League in New Market, Tennessee, about 25 miles outside of Knoxville.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KeyBank Provides $20 Million Line of Credit for the Advancement of Small Business With Lendistry

Lendistry Core SPV I, LLC a newly formed Special Purpose Entity (SPE) established by B.S.D. Capital, Inc. dba Lendistry (Lendistry) to purchase eligible loans originated and sold by Lendistry, has obtained $20 million line of credit (LOC) from KeyBank Community Development.

Education

Cisco: How World Possible Is Using Technology To Inclusively Bridge the Digital Divide To Help Teachers and Students

An estimated 37% of the world’s population – or 2.9 billion people – have still never used the internet and are missing out on the wealth of learning opportunities available online.

Education

Bayer: Cultivating a Growing Need for STEM Expertise

The celebration of National Black History Month in February provides a nice setting to talk about diversity and STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics).

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Future of Supply Chain: Kimberly-Clark’s Lori Shaffer on ‘Making the Impossible Possible’

Lori Shaffer, Kimberly-Clark’s vice president of global nonwovens, recently spoke at Reuters Supply Chain USA in Chicago during a fireside chat, where she shared her insights on how the company is embedding purpose and customer centricity into its supply chain.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Porter Novelli’s Global Purpose & Impact Practice Lead, Sandy Skees, Recognized Among PRWeek’s 2023 'Women of Distinction'

PRWeek, a leading source of news and insights for the public relations industry, recognized Sandy Skees, EVP, Global Purpose and Impact Practice Lead at Porter Novelli, as a recipient of this year's prestigious Women of Distinction award.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Women Coding Success for Raven

Women at CNH Industrial brand Raven are integral to its success. The brand continues to grow its operations with the diverse and forward-thinking ideas brought by women at Raven.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

DraftKings Awarded as a Great Place to Work!

We are honored and thrilled to announce that DraftKings has been certified as a Great Place to Work in 2023!

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Abbott, Real Madrid and the Real Madrid Foundation Band Together To ‘Beat Malnutrition’ Globally Through New Campaign

Abbott (NYSE: ABT), Real Madrid and the Real Madrid Foundation announced today the launch of the 'Beat Malnutrition' campaign during Real Madrid's final match weekend of the 2022/2023 LaLiga season.

Sustainable Development Goals

Expedia Group Hosts Industry Panel on The Future of Sustainable Travel

Expedia Group hosted an Industry Panel discussion with global air, hotel and destination marketing organization (DMO) partners to discuss the future of sustainable travel.

Diversity & Inclusion

Meet the Change Maker: Tamara Marshall

The Clorox Change Makers initiative spotlights people who actively celebrate diversity, promote inclusion and practice allyship, making a positive impact on our business and culture.

Research, Reports & Publications

PotlatchDeltic Releases 2022 Environmental, Social, and Governance Report

PotlatchDeltic Corporation (Nasdaq: PCH) released its 2022 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report. The Report highlights PotlatchDeltic’s ESG strategy and 2022 ESG accomplishments, linking them with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

Energy

Miss America Grace Stanke Visits Georgia’s Plant Vogtle Nuclear Site

On Monday, May 1, Miss America 2023 Grace Stanke visited Vogtle Units 1-4 to tour the project and talk with nuclear professionals across the station.

Events, Media & Communications

GreenBiz Launches Bloom 23 to Highlight How Business Leadership Can Confront the Climate and Biodiversity Crises

With growing concerns about the business impacts of biodiversity loss and the climate crisis, GreenBiz Group is launching Bloom 23, a conference focused on company strategies to protect and regenerate nature, to be co-located with VERGE 23.

Diversity & Inclusion

Recognizing Global Accessibility Awareness Day and Beyond

Each year, Comcast is proud to celebrate Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD). Founded in 2012, GAAD represents a moment for us all to reflect on the importance of creating equitable and inclusive experiences.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Wherever We Are, Quest Is Part of the Community

The corporate giving program at Quest captures the passion and commitment of our employees, leadership, and business partners to make lasting, meaningful contributions in the communities where we live and operate.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Northern Trust Teams Participate in Alternative Transport Week

At Northern Trust, we are proud to say you can make your mark – at work and in the community.

Innovation & Technology

LyondellBasell Pursues New Electric Furnace Technology, Collaborates With Technip Energies and ChevronPhillips

LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) today announced it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Technip Energies and Chevron Phillips Chemical to potentially design, construct and operate a demonstration unit using Technip Energies' electric steam cracking furnace technology.

Energy

SaskPower Selects Black & Veatch, Graham Construction to Add New Gas Turbines to Two Power Stations

The Saskatchewan Power Corporation (SaskPower) has selected Graham Black & Veatch, a joint venture between Black & Veatch’s construction entity in Canada, OCI, and Graham Construction, to complete the additions of one simple cycle gas turbine to the Ermine Power Station, located

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

FedEx Collaborates with Annie Leibovitz to Spotlight and Elevate Small Business Customers

FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) partnered with legendary photographer Annie Leibovitz on an iconic storytelling series to celebrate the company’s 50th birthday on April 17.

Innovation & Technology

Verizon Brings the Small Business Digital Ready Experience To Live Event in Cleveland

Verizon announced it will host its second Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Summit, an all-day experience for small business owners to network and participate in live events designed to help them grow their businesses, in Cleveland, Ohio on June 12, 2023.

Innovation & Technology

Crush the Energy Curve! How 5G Is Key to Creating More Cost-Effective Telcos

The infrastructure might be largely invisible to consumers, but telcos know that behind the scenes, running a mobile network is hard work. It isn’t just about providing reliable connectivity, or ensuring customers can access the services they need, wherever they are.

Health & Healthcare

3 Ways To Support Mental Health at Work

When Chery VanHouweling signed up for the Feel Your Best Self (FYBS) volunteer event, she thought it sounded fun—a lunch hour at Principal® creating an educational puppet kit for schoolchildren.

Latest Campaigns

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    Fifth Third has a proven track record of success in community development through its neighborhood program, which creates and implements innovative...
  2. AEG's Commitment to Social Impact and Volunteerism
    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...
  3. Employee and Community Engagement
    At MilliporeSigma, we look for opportunities to use employee and community engagement to spark scientific curiosity and breakthroughs. We know that...
  4. Drawdown Georgia
    Informed by Project Drawdown, the world’s leading resource for climate solutions, Drawdown Georgia is the first state-centered effort to crowdsolve...
  5. Communities and People
    Employees are our most valued resource and are at the center of everything we do. Their talent, diversity, and commitment are crucial to our...
  6. Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG)
    The business landscape is reorienting itself and you can almost hear priorities shifting toward change-readiness and the bigger picture. And in this...
  7. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  8. Forests
    Managing our forests sustainably and protecting water, wildlife, and species at risk.
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    Diverse teams build better products — period. At GoDaddy, we make apps and services that our worldwide community of entrepreneurs can relate to. Our...
  10. KeyBank Foundation: Helping Communities Thrive through Education, Workforce Development, and Service
    KeyBank Foundation helps build thriving communities by supporting organizations and programs that foster thriving students and a thriving workforce...
  11. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  12. Subaru Love Promise: Community
    Subaru is dedicated to supporting those who need it the most in our communities. From donating food to Feeding America, providing essential items to...
  13. IWBI | WELL Building Standard
    Our built environment can shape our habits and choices, regulate our sleep-wake cycle, drive us toward healthy and unhealthy choices, and passively...
  14. Scotts Miracle-Gro | Environment Improvement
    Earth's beauty and resources should be appreciated now and preserved for generations to come. Discover the stewardship initiatives underway to protect...
  15. Opportunity for All
    At Trane Technologies, uplifting our communities and workforce is the key to our continued success. We focus on broadening access to education...