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Diversity & Inclusion

KeyBank Supports Seasoned Gives’ Bank Tank Business Financing Pitch Competition for Minority Small Business Owners and Entrepreneurs

On Saturday, October 21st, KeyBank joined forces with Seasoned Gives, a nonprofit organization that supports women- and BIPOC-owned small businesses and entrepreneurs to present Bank Tank: Revolutionize Business Financing Pitch Competition at Dutchess Community College.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Kohler Co. Receives 2023 EPA WaterSense® Sustained Excellence Award

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized Kohler Co. with a 2023 WaterSense Sustained Excellence Award for the company’s continual efforts to innovate water-efficient plumbing products, promote water conservation.

Energy

Whirlpool Corporation Helps Build Foundation for Cross-platform Home Appliance Connectivity

Whirlpool Corporation announced its support for the newly launched Matter 1.2 smart home connectivity update. This update is the first step in bringing major appliances from the kitchen and laundry room into the Matter ecosystem.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

IBM Furthers Commitment to Climate Action Through New Sustainability Projects and Free Training in Green and Technology Skills for Vulnerable Communities

As vulnerable communities worldwide continue to suffer outsized effects of climate change, IBM is empowering innovators with cutting-edge technologies and training.

Diversity & Inclusion

Entergy Announces New Partnership To Address the Racial Wealth Gap, Empower HBCU Students for Future Success

At a press conference today, Entergy launched a new initiative – The Power of Prosperity – a partnership with Single Stop and Stackwell to support Historically Black College and University, or HBCU, students to ensure their success and position them to build generational wealth.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Water Running Out in Gaza

All remaining water infrastructure will be shut down as of Nov. 16, threatening the lives of millions and cutting off access to internet.

Energy

Pepco Reminds Customers To Stay Vigilant To Prevent Scams

Pepco and more than 100 U.S. and Canadian energy companies are taking the opportunity to join Utilities United Against Scams as part of International Fraud Awareness Week, Nov. 12-18 and remind customers to be vigilant and on the lookout for imposters using energy-related scams.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Live Más Scholarship Returns With $10 Million on the Line for Passionate Youth Leaders

The Taco Bell Foundation announced the opening of its ninth annual Live Más Scholarship (LMS) application, offering up to $10 million to enable the next generation of leaders to pursue their passion and ignite change in their community.

Events, Media & Communications

WHC Recognizes Excellence in Insect Hotel Construction

WHC (Wildlife Habitat Council) announces the winners of its 2023 Insect Hotel Challenge.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Cintas Opens New Cleanroom Facility in Milwaukee Area

Cintas Corporation held a grand opening ceremony at its newest Cleanroom facility, located outside of Milwaukee. The state-of-the-art facility in Menomonee Falls creates additional capacity in Cintas’ national Cleanroom footprint.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

FedEx-Donated Shipping Delivers Much-Needed Aid to Central America

Outreach Aid to the Americas (OAA) effectively mobilizes resources and partners for relief and preparedness, advocacy, and sustainable development, responding to the needs of the most vulnerable people and communities in Latin America.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Rise Up: Rise League Receives 75for75 Sports Matter Grant

In middle school, Dmitri Thompson got noticed by a former professional basketball player who was starting a seventh grade Amateur Athletic Union team. This opened a world of opportunities in both basketball and business for him and his brother, Dwight.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

CEO of Migros Ticaret and CGF Board Member Champions Employee Wellbeing

As part of the CGF 2023 Year of Employee Wellbeing Campaign, Özgür Tort CEO of Migros Ticaret & member of the CGF Board of Directors, led an online masterclass session to share how Migros Ticaret is engaged in boosting the health and wellbeing, not only for their employees in HQ,

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Supply Chain Management at Quest Diagnostics

Our global suppliers play a significant role in enabling us to deliver safe and high-quality services to patients.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Southern Company Gas Announces Election of Two New Board Members

Southern Company Gas recently announced its board of directors has elected Bradley J. Henderson, CEO of P33 Chicago and Eric S. Smith, vice chair of BMO Bank to join the board, effective Oct. 15.

Environment

Ceres Calls for Greater Ambition and Action in the Wake of Sobering National Climate Assessment

Ceres President and CEO Mindy Lubber issued the following statement today following the release of the fifth National Climate Assessment.

Diversity & Inclusion

Employees’ Military Expertise Helps SCE Manage Risks to Grid

From a small town in southern Louisiana to the jungles of Latin America, Bryan Landry had quite the journey before joining Southern California Edison- Opens in new window. At 17, he enlisted in the Louisiana Army

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Albertsons Companies' Associate Selected as a 2023 Progressive Grocer GenNext Winner

We're pleased to celebrate Melissa Kral, Sr. Manager of Sustainability, for being selected as a 2023 Progressive Grocer GenNext winner! The GenNext program honors emerging grocery leaders who have demonstrated a high level of commitment to a career in the food retailing industry

Innovation & Technology

Lenovo Opens New Global Innovation Centre in Budapest

Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) announced the Europe based Innovation Centre specializing in HPC and AI, will now operate with enhanced customer experience from the in-house manufacturing facility in Budapest.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Leaders in Sustainability Needed: Judge the Environment+Energy Leader Awards

Environment+Energy Leader, a leading B2B news website dedicated to sustainability and energy management, is currently seeking a handful of seasoned executives to join this year’s prestigious panel of judges for the current E+E Leader Awards season, now in its 12th year.

Research, Reports & Publications

What US Companies Need To Know About Shifting Global ESG Landscape (and, Yes, That New SEC Rule)

The recent passage of climate disclosure legislation in California is shining a spotlight on the need for U.S. companies to prepare now for increasingly stringent reporting regulation.

Responsible Production & Consumption

A Better Way To Manage Produced Water

A key partner in recycling produced water is Endpoint Industrial Controls. Headquartered in Loveland, Colorado, the company is part of the Rockwell Automation (NYSE:ROK) PartnerNetwork™ program and uses Rockwell technologies to create end customer solutions.

Events, Media & Communications

Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders Share Open Letter to World Leaders for COP28

This letter is being released ahead of COP28 by the World Economic Forum on behalf of the Alliance of CEO Climate Leaders.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Regions Bank Named Military Friendly® Employer for the Fourth Consecutive Year

Regions Bank on Friday announced it has been designated as a 2024 Military Friendly® Employer by Military Friendly®, an organization that measures the commitment of companies to create professional opportunities that leverage military experience.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Whole Planet Foundation Announces 2023 Hall of Fame Honorees

Whole Planet Foundation’s Hall of Fame recognizes the volunteers, fundraisers, supporters and microfinance partners who have gone above and beyond to help us reach more entrepreneurs living in poverty.

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