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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Niagara Area Habitat for Humanity Receives $25,000 KeyBank Foundation Grant

The KeyBank Foundation has awarded a $25,000 capacity building grant to Niagara Area Habitat for Humanity. The grant will help to fund an Assistant Construction Manager for the organization, helping grow the organization’s capacity to provide safe and affordable housing.

Environment

Cisco: A Mother Speaks Up for Mother Earth

Moms not only create life but their focus on nurturing their children year after year and ensuring their safety and ability to flourish is unparalleled. Mother Earth does the same.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Six Boston Scientific Benefits That Support Employee Mental Health

One in five American adults has a diagnosable mental health condition. Yet all too often, our friends, co-workers, neighbors and family members suffer emotionally and either don't recognize the symptoms of a disorder or don’t feel comfortable asking for help.

Research, Reports & Publications

Report: Baker Hughes Reduces Scope 1 & 2 Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 28%, on Track To Meet Net-Zero Emissions Goals

Baker Hughes (NASDAQ: BKR), an energy technology company, announced today the release of its 2022 corporate sustainability report.

Environment

CEO Says Climate Challenges Are Cummins 'Moment To Shine'

Cummins Inc. President and CEO Jennifer Rumsey says the climate challenges facing the planet and society will be the company’s “moment to shine.”

Diversity & Inclusion

Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month: Meet Gaurav G. – Area Coach at Franchise Organization, Summerwood

To honor and celebrate this month and the AANHPI community at The Bell, we will share their stories every week in the month of May in hopes that they not only educate but inspire you to drive positive and intentional impact within your community.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Principal® Named One of Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies

Principal Financial Group® was named one of Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies, making its third consecutive appearance on the list. According to Barron’s 2023 list, the practices of Principal® not only drove sustainability efforts, but helped drive strong company stock.

Diversity & Inclusion

DraftKings Life Podcast: How Women At DraftKings Are Building The Future

In this episode of the DraftKings Life Podcast, we welcome Cristina Ackas, Vice President of Inclusion, Equity, and Belonging as a guest host.

Diversity & Inclusion

D&I Weekly News Round Up: Mental Health, Women in Leadership, and More

Welcome to the latest edition of our Diversity & Inclusion News Round Up. Today we are talking about IBM’s latest “Women in Leadership” report, health retreats for German parents, the Burnesha tradition, and the Ford Explorer “Men’s Only Edition” campaign.

Green Infrastructure

Green Fuels: A Solution for More Sustainable Air Travel?

SAF is “drop-in" fuel, compatible with current engines (which is not the case with hydrogen, for example) which can be blended with up to 50% conventional jet fuel (for commercial aviation).

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

GoDaddy Small Biz Weekly, Vol. 03: Madeline Arellano of By Madeline

Madeline never thought her simple hobby would become a successful business, but GoDaddy's tools and support empowered her family to grow her brand into what it is now. Being an entrepreneur now feels more like "play" than "work".

Environment

Demystifying Water Circularity and the Energy/Water Nexus: Strategies for Sustainable Resource Management

Join us for our upcoming webinar, a panel hosted by Antea Group with guests from PepsiCo, World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), and Amazon Web Services (AWS) on June 21st, 11:00 AM ET to learn more about water circularity and the energy/water nexus!

Research, Reports & Publications

The Executive Guide to ESG Ratings

Join host Mandi McReynolds as she explores Workiva’s approach to ESG ratings and rankers, how to identify which matter the most to your organization, and the benefits of communicating progress against ESG goals on an ongoing basis. 

Diversity & Inclusion

IBM SkillsBuild Celebrates Partnership With Mom Relaunch

IBM SkillsBuild is proud to work with Mom Relaunch to help skill underrepresented communities, including Americans of Asian and Pacific Islander heritage.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KeyBank Foundation Awards Lacasa $175,000 to Expand Financial Education in Elkhart County

The KeyBank Foundation has made a $175,000 investment to help Lacasa Inc. empower people to make positive financial decisions and provide access to inclusive, mainstream financial products and services.

Diversity & Inclusion

How Cisco’s Talent Bridge Program Is Creating an Equitable Platform for Employment Matching

At Cisco, our purpose is to Power an Inclusive Future for All; one way we do this is through the Talent Bridge program. We want all people to have equitable access to resources, including employment options available through our program.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Bayer To Invest a Total of 60 Million Euros in Its Ukrainian Seed Production Site

Bayer has revealed an investment of overall 60 million euros from 2023 onwards in its corn seed production facility Pochuiky, Ukraine.

Events, Media & Communications

Go Back to Your Roots: Alison Lewis on Why Purpose Is in Kimberly-Clark's DNA

Alison Lewis, Kimberly-Clark’s chief growth officer, was a recent guest on the Purpose 360 Podcast with Carol Cone.

Diversity & Inclusion

Black-Owned Business Starts Surge, Says GoDaddy Study

Black Americans are gaining share in the online microbusiness economy. While they face unique challenges, Black online microbusiness owners are more optimistic than their peers.

Energy

BikeHouston Paves the Way for Bike Accessibility in Houston, Thanks to a $50,000 Grant From Green Mountain Energy Sun Club

BikeHouston is celebrating the funding of 15 new bike stations and an electric cargo trike, thanks to a $50,000 grant from Green Mountain Energy Sun Club.

Education

Chemours’ Corpus Christi Site Establishes ChemFEST Partnership With Ingleside Independent School District

The Chemours Company (“Chemours”) (NYSE: CC), a global chemistry company, and Ingleside Independent School District (Ingleside ISD) announced a partnership through the company’s Chemours Future of Engineering, Science, Trades, and Technology (ChemFEST) program

Innovation & Technology

CNH Industrial and ONE SMART SPRAY Announce Integration of Precision Spraying Solution

CNH Industrial and ONE SMART SPRAY, a joint venture between Bosch and BASF, have signed a collaboration agreement to integrate the latter’s advanced spraying system within CNH Industrial’s agricultural brand product portfolios.

Environment

Entergy Seeks To Capture Growth Opportunities for Its Customers, CEO Tells Shareholders

Entergy continues to see significant business and industrial growth across its region over the next several years, said Chairman and CEO Drew Marsh, during the company’s 74th annual shareholders meeting.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

SkysTheLimit.org Empowers 50,000+ Underrepresented Entrepreneurs and Mentors: Make a Difference This Small Business Month!

In honor of Small Business Month, SkysTheLimit.org (“Sky's the Limit”) is shining a spotlight on the incredible potential of emerging entrepreneurs and offering a range of opportunities to support small businesses.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

High School Teams Earn National Honors in America's Top Economics Competition

Student teams from Carmel High School of Carmel, Indiana, and Mt. Hebron High School of Ellicott City, Maryland, each earned first place finishes in the Council for Economic Education’s 2023 National Economics Challenge (NEC), supported by the Wells Fargo Foundation.

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