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Energy

Duke Energy Florida Adds 150 Megawatts of Clean, Renewable Energy to the Grid; Completes Two New Solar Sites as Part of Company’s Community Solar Program

Duke Energy announced the completion of two solar projects in Alachua and Suwannee counties, the latest sites in the company’s community solar program portfolio, Clean Energy Connection.

Environment

Reducing Waste Sent to Landfills

With over 300 million annual visitors, there is increasing strain on park resources – particularly waste infrastructure.

Green Infrastructure

What Is CORSIA and How Does It Affect Your Airline?

CORSIA is the world's first mandatory sector-specific compliance carbon pricing scheme. The Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) is a global scheme to ensure the low carbon growth of the international aviation sector from 2020 onward.

Environment

IBM and Texas A&M AgriLife Provide Data, Technology and Expertise to Farmers in Need

In Texas, 2022 was one of the driest years on record. With failed crops, low yields for farmers and diminished grazing for cattle, the Texas Department of Agriculture identified climate change as a potential threat to the state’s food supply.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Mae Ward Educational Trust, Fifth Third Bank, Trustee, Awards 2023-2024 Scholarships

Thanks to Mae Ward, 15 local high school students and graduates have additional financial resources to help fund their collegiate experiences. The recipients will share $28,000 in scholarships in pursuit of their academic and professional dreams.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Bloomberg Recognizes World Press Freedom Day 2023

Today marks the 30th anniversary of World Press Freedom Day. This day of recognition unfortunately comes at a time in which journalists in various countries are put at risk simply for doing their jobs, and freedom of expression is increasingly under attack.

Health & Healthcare

Merck Announces Global Grants Program To Improve Access to Quality Health Care in Underserved Communities

To support the work of nonprofits dedicated to improving the well-being of underserved populations in communities around the world, Merck has announced a new global grants program, Solutions for Healthy Communities (SHC).

Sustainable Development Goals

Long Beach Port Operators Lead the Way to Zero Emissions Goal

SSA Terminals, which operate three berths out of a 201-acre site at the port, worked with Southern California Edison to retrofit its existing cranes to be entirely electric, converting nine 1,000-horsepower diesel engines to fully electrified versions.

Diversity & Inclusion

D&I Weekly News Round Up: Gender Pay Gap, Representation, and More

Welcome to the latest edition of our Diversity & Inclusion News Round-Up. Today we are talking about work-life balance, a new gender pay gap report, cultural representation in video games, and an IWD campaign from Australia.

Social Impact & Volunteering

A New Kind of ‘Movement’ for Canadian Newcomers

Alberta Ballet injects the magic of dance into communities with free performance tickets and dance classes

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Fifth Third Bank Surprises Louisville Families With Gift of College Savings on Fifth Third Day

Fifth Third Bank, National Association, surprised 44 newborns and their families for being born on a special day: 5/3.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Alkermes Named Among Top 100 Companies Leading in Wellbeing by Ibec

Alkermes is proud to be selected as a 2023 Top 100 Companies Leading in Wellbeing by Ibec! This recognition acknowledges companies in Ireland who are leading the way in supporting employee wellbeing.

Environment

Global Collaboration Through Working Groups Across Inogen Alliance

During the Inogen Alliance Spring Meeting, we convened our global Working Groups. Our ten global working groups focus on either a service area or an industry.

Health & Healthcare

Quest HealthConnect™: Personalized Access to Quality Healthcare

Enabled by a national network of trusted, long-standing relationships with medical professionals, Quest HealthConnect provides a personalized approach, often at members’ homes, through an on-site Health Risk Assessment (HRA).

Social Impact & Volunteering

A Heart for All: How This Regions Branch Manager Earned the Company’s Highest Honor for Serving Others

Regions Bank announced Ginger Donohue, manager of Regions’ Beechwood branch in Vicksburg, Mississippi, is the first recipient of the bank’s newly launched Lee Ann Petty Heart of Service Award.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Amina Razvi Shares Insights on Tackling Sustainability Challenges Across the Textile and Apparel Supply Chain

CEO Amina Razvi recently spoke at the Sustainable Fashion Forum, which took place in Portland, Oregon, April 21-22.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

GoDaddy’s 2022 Sustainability Report: Our Customers – Inclusive Entrepreneurship

As we foster and inspire a growing wave of inclusive entrepreneurship, GoDaddy is changing the way people around the world work and live for the better. We recognize that the entrepreneurial journey is as diverse and unique as entrepreneurs themselves — and we know that barriers.

Diversity & Inclusion

World Intellectual Property Day 2023: Women and Other Underrepresented Innovators Are the Backbone of a Diverse Patent Universe

Every year on April 26, World Intellectual Property Day reminds us of the importance of inventing — and the diverse community of creators who drive breakthrough innovations.

Environment

Regenerate and Rejoice at Finca Luna Nueva Lodge in Costa Rica

If it’s a farm-to-table experience in the rainforest you’re seeking, we’re here to fill your senses. But what about filling your souls? Is there a rainforest medicine that gives you hope about the planet? We think so, and it’s called regenerative farming.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Wells Fargo Foundation Awards $7.5 Million to Habitat for Humanity To Build, Repair Homes

Today, the Wells Fargo Foundation announced a $7.5 million grant to Habitat for Humanity International to help make homes more affordable and accessible for everyone.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

SAP Supports Plastic Packaging Taxes With SAP Responsible Design and Production

If you are using or producing plastic packaging, it is important to know whether your company is affected by the legislation and how SAP can help.

Research, Reports & Publications

ClearBridge Investments Creates Long-Term Value Through Active Stewardship

ClearBridge Investments released its sixth annual Stewardship Report for the 2022 year, detailing its approach to creating shareholder value through the incorporation of ESG factors into its investment process.

Responsible Production & Consumption

HARMAN Sustainability Report: Sustainable Packaging

Beyond HARMAN’s organizational carbon footprint, we understand that product design and development choices also have environmental impacts. We are evaluating product-level improvements across the entire life cycle, including product packaging, transportation, use, and end-of-life

Diversity & Inclusion

KeyBank Names Angel Reyes As Corporate Responsibility Officer for Oregon, Southwest Washington and Idaho

KeyBank has named Angel Reyes as corporate responsibility officer for the Oregon/Southwest Washington and Idaho regions. In this position he will oversee KeyBank’s philanthropic budget and investment strategies to meet community needs, as well as create and maintain relationships

Health & Healthcare

Tork Accelerates Action This World Hand Hygiene Day by Adding New Virtual Training for Long Term Care

World Hand Hygiene Day, celebrated on May 5th, is the annual call to action for healthcare workers to accelerate action on hand hygiene, led by the World Health Organization (WHO). Tork, Essity’s leading professional hygiene brand, is supporting these actions.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Fifth Third’s Neighborhood Program
    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. 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...
  4. 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...
  5. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  6. Forests
    Managing our forests sustainably and protecting water, wildlife, and species at risk.
  7. 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...
  8. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  9. 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...
  10. 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...
  11. 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...
  12. 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...
  13. Recognition of our Company
    As the leading sports and live music company in the world, we recognize our responsibility to provide industry leadership and to conduct our business...
  14. Investing in our Communities
    We invest in sustainable community outcomes that improve lives.
  15. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...