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Innovation & Technology

6G Cybersecurity Will Transform How We Deal With Cyberattacks

As researchers and the industry move towards 6G technology, cybersecurity has been recognized as a pivotal field that will minimize the risk of digital threats in the future.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Truist Foundation Announces Atlanta Wealth Building Initiative As Top Recipient of the Inaugural Inspire Awards Grant

Truist Foundation today announced Atlanta Wealth Building Initiative as the top recipient of the inaugural Inspire Awards grant.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Subaru and LA Auto Show Fetch National Attention With Dog Adoption Program

Many people attend auto shows to learn about the latest innovations within the automotive industry, but attendees who stop by the Subaru booth might end up leaving with a new family member.

Events, Media & Communications

Illumina To Host Second Annual Virtual ESG Investor Event on Friday, October 28, 2022

Illumina announced that it will host its second annual virtual Environment, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) focused investor event at 9:30 am Pacific Time (12:30 pm Eastern Time), Friday, October 28, 2022.

Energy

Duke Energy's North Carolina Charger Prep Credit Program Reduces Cost To Install EV Chargers in Homes, Businesses

Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) is helping defray the cost of electrical upgrades for customers in North Carolina who want to install electric vehicle (EV) chargers at their home or business.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

KKR: The Power To Change

Ken Mehlman, Partner, Global Head of Public Affairs & Co-Head of KKR Global Impact, recently spoke with CNBC’s Leslie Picker at CNBC’s ESG Impact conference.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Conservation Fund: Finding Sustainable Solutions That Balance Economic and Environmental Outcomes

Since 1985, The Conservation Fund has worked to find sustainable solutions that balance economic and environmental outcomes.

Diversity & Inclusion

Diversifying the Medtronic Sales Force

Advancing diversity in the sales team meant looking at not just gender and ethnic demographics, but also diverse backgrounds and experience.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Dentsu Recognized as a Global Good Company of the Year 2022

Dentsu Group Inc. today announced Dentsu International has won the Bronze Award for Global Good Company of the Year 2022 at a recently-held ceremony in London, UK.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Kimberly-Clark Celebrates 150 Years of Purpose-Led Innovation

Kimberly-Clark is marking the 150th anniversary of the company’s first product sold and celebrating its ongoing leadership in category-defining innovation that led the company to create

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Out & Equal Honors Medtronic PRIDE

The premier global organization advocating for LGBTQ+ workplace equality awarded Medtronic with its New Employee Resource Group (ERG) of the Year Award in recognition of the company’s bold efforts to create an inclusive environment.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

EPA Recognizes Marathon Petroleum Corp. Refinery for One of the 12 Top Projects in Energy Efficiency

Using steam to lower electricity demand and emissions has earned a Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) refinery recognition from companies inside and outside the refining industry.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Paramount Mobilizes to Promote Civic Engagement and Strengthen Voter Awareness

We are proud to support the participation of our audiences, employees and communities in the democratic process. Paramount and our brands are mobilizing around a number of key moments to promote civic engagement and strengthen voter awareness.

Events, Media & Communications

Fair Trade USA™ Welcomes Two New Board of Directors

Fair Trade USA™ announces two organizational changes. Sean Foote and Natasha Chand have been recently appointed to its Board of Directors.

Sustainable Development Goals

The Calavo Way: Sustainable Agriculture

As climate change increases the frequency and severity of extreme weather events, we are beginning to integrate climate adaptation strategies into our business model.

Events, Media & Communications

What Drives Innovation? Black Tech NOLA 2022

Entergy was proud to sponsor Black Tech NOLA, an annual innovation conference created to raise awareness around building an accessible and equitable technology talent pipeline in the New Orleans region.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Acer and Partners Motivate Over 7,000 Employees on 21-Day “Green” Challenge, Cutting Equivalent of 152 Tons CO2

Acer recently held an eco-conscious campaign to motivate its employees, partners, and suppliers to reduce carbon footprints during a “21-Day Challenge.”

Diversity & Inclusion

Anything Is Possible Through Sport

On 28 October, the Olympic Refuge Foundation and the IOC Refugee Olympic Team will be honoured with the 2022 Princess of Asturias Award for Sports at a ceremony in Oviedo, Spain.

Diversity & Inclusion

Comcast Announces Exclusive Premiere of 'The Return' - A Documentary on the HBCU Experience

Comcast NBCUniversal is excited to announce the exclusive premiere of the documentary film The Return from record-breaking film and Emmy-nominated TV producer Will Packer.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Milwaukee Bucks Foundation, Kohler Co., and the Holidays Announce Commitment to Domestic Violence Support and Shelters Across Wisconsin in Honor of Purple Thursday and National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

The Milwaukee Bucks Foundation, Kohler Co., and Jrue and Lauren Holiday are partnering to bring more than $200,000 of bathroom product upgrades and additional help to shelters and domestic violence issues across Wisconsin.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

FedEx Donates More Than 20,000 Meals to Individuals Impacted by Hurricane Ian

As a part of humanitarian relief efforts following Hurricane Ian, FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) has donated 20,400 meals ready-to-eat (MREs) to the American Red Cross to support those impacted by the natural disaster.

Environment

Georgia-Pacific's Christian Fischer Champions Sustainability

The paper and wood products industry is filled with sustainability leaders. This includes AF&PA’s Board Chair, Christian Fischer. As President and CEO of Georgia-Pacific, he champions sustainability daily, and has supported it throughout his career.

Diversity & Inclusion

From the Fifth Third 2021 ESG Report: Our Multicultural Recruitment Strategy

Recruiting and engaging an inclusive and diverse workforce is a top priority.

Research, Reports & Publications

Expedia Group 2021 Global Impact Report: Climate Action

Through the dedication of everyone at Expedia Group – and a combination of internal emission reductions, renewable energy credits (RECs), and verified carbon offsets – we achieved carbon neutral status in 2017. It’s something we have proudly maintained to this day.

Diversity & Inclusion

USIPA Applauds Diversity Pledge Update

Meta and Lenovo shared their gender baseline data after the first year, with the hope that their efforts will encourage greater transparency of inventorship data by all companies.

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