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Entrepreneur Expands Her Thriving Tax Firm With Digital Innovation

Helen Mathis taught accounting as a vocational instructor for 30 years before facing a career-defining moment: The school where she worked closed and Mathis knew she needed a new plan

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Diversity & Inclusion

This Fund Aims to Boost Racial Representation in the Nonprofit C-Suite

When Derek Ferguson was growing up in the Bronx, his parents saw the value of education, despite his mother never finishing college and his father never attending.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Alzheimer's Disease Research Early Supporter of New Alzheimer's Blood Test

There are 6 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease today and by 2050, that number will reach over 12 million. This means it’s likely to affect people we know, including our friends and loved ones.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Feed Love. Fight Hunger.

Since the outbreak of COVID-19, we have seen widespread hunger and a dramatic increase in food insecurity across the United States and around the world.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation and Soil Health Institute Unveil New U.S. Regenerative Cotton Program

The Ralph Lauren Corporate Foundation and the Soil Health Institute today announced a founding grant to launch the Institute’s U.S. Regenerative Cotton Fund (USRCF)

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Help National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund Support the Law Enforcement Community

The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund in Washington, DC, honors 22,611 officers who have died in the line of duty throughout U.S. history, dating back to the first known death in 1786.

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Research, Reports & Publications

JetBlue's 2020 Social Impact & Environmental Social Governance (ESG) Reports Showcase Its Progress in Helping to Create a Kinder and Cleaner World

JetBlue’s 2020 Social Impact Report outlines the JetBlue For Good pillars – community, youth and education and the environment and highlights how the airline supported its communities and crewmembers

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Impact Cubed Launches EU Regulatory Solution for Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR)

Impact Cubed has announced today the launch of its EU Regulatory solution to support the Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) requirements.

Environment

On the Road to 1 Million Trees: VMware's Journey to Net Zero and You

VMworld was a huge success due to the participation of all of you: our customers, suppliers, employees and shareholders.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Advocates Making Change Through The Poverty Is Unnecessary Project 2021

The Whole Planet Foundation Poverty Is Unnecessary Project includes Poverty Is Unnecessary Fund Members donating $25,000 each to alleviate global poverty and the Party With a Purpose Online Auction.

Energy

IOC Leading the Way on Climate Change - Commits to Cutting Its Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 50 Per Cent by 2030

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced that it will cut its direct and indirect greenhouse gas emissions by 50 per cent by 2030, as part of its commitment to tackling climate change.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Support the Humane Society of the United States to Protect Animals Worldwide

As a donor, you can support the Humane Society of the United States by donating to them through your employer’s workplace giving program.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

After Three Cancer Recurrences, an NIH Trial Offers Michelle New Hope

Vibrant, hard-working and goal-oriented, Michelle loves to stay busy. At 21, she was dedicated to building her career and future, working full-time at an insurance company

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Addressing Complex Issues With Smart Conservation

Since 1985, The Conservation Fund has protected about 28 acres an hour—nearly 700 acres a day. That is about one Central Park worth of land protected each day!

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Responsible Production & Consumption

Three Innovative Ways Retailers Are Tackling Sustainability Issues

Retailers are jumping on the sustainability bandwagon and firmly securing themselves there, to enable them – and their consumers – to actively work towards tackling the sustainability issues that the UK faces.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

New Colombian Cullet Hub Will Increase O-I's Cullet Supplies

O-I is opening a new recycling hub for cullet suppliers in Barranquilla, Colombia. The opening of the facility, located on Columbia’s northern coast, is part of our strategic plan to keep more glass in the manufacturing stream and out of landfills.

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Better Is Always Possible

An empowered Kohler is a better Kohler, and the more our associates feel like they belong, the more unstoppable we will be in achieving our goals when it comes to building a better planet, better communities, and better lives for all.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Our Commitment to a Diverse Workforce and Equitable Compensation

As a company that believes an inclusive and diverse workforce better positions us to serve our communities and customers, we prioritize offering equitable compensation to all employees and to supporting the advancement of women and minorities.

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Environment

Subaru of America and Philadelphia Union Announce Subaru Park Has Achieved Zero Landfill Status

Subaru of America, Inc., in partnership with the Philadelphia Union, today announced that Subaru Park has reached zero landfill status, making it the first soccer-specific stadium in Major League Soccer (MLS) to reach the milestone.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Fifth Third CEO Greg Carmichael Honored As Responsible CEO of the Year for Community Impact

3BL Media announced the recipients of the 2021 Responsible CEO of the Year Awards. Responsible CEO of the Year: Community Impact was awarded to Greg D. Carmichael, chairman and CEO, Fifth Third Bank.

Education

STEAMing Ahead with Mobile Learning

Qualcomm & the San Diego Public Library Foundation's STEAMing Ahead with Mobile Learning project demonstrates how integration of technology and extended learning through AR helps increase engagement and prepare students for careers in STEAM fields.

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Innovation & Technology

Lenovo and DXC Technology Partner With Dr. Peter Scott-Morgan on Innovative Accessibility Solutions to Create Better Futures for People With Disabilities

DXC Technology & Lenovo announced a collaboration with visionary robotics scientist Dr. Peter Scott-Morgan and his foundation to develop assistive technology solutions to empower people with disabilities, illnesses, & other challenging conditions.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Fifth Third Bank CEO Greg Carmichael Honored as Responsible CEO of the Year for Community Impact

3BL Media announced the recipients of the 2021 Responsible CEO of the Year Awards. Responsible CEO of the Year: Community Impact was awarded to Greg D. Carmichael, chairman and CEO, Fifth Third Bank.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Owens Corning CEO Honored As Responsible CEO of the Year for ESG Transparency

3BL Media announced the recipients of the 2021 Responsible CEO of the Year Awards. Responsible CEO of the Year: ESG Transparency was awarded to Brian Chambers, Chair of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, Owens Corning.

Research, Reports & Publications

Engineering Impact: Letters From Our Leaders

Medtronic's CEO and CFO discuss how the company is putting purpose into action, guided by environmental, social, and governance priorities.

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Environment

Go Deep: A Playbook for Scoring Sustainability Points in 2022

What do football and sustainability have in common? As it turns out, quite a lot! This post will teach you how to get your business in shape to compete and win in the world of sustainability and Environment, Social, and Governance.

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  1. 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...

  2. Southwire Giving Back
    Our neighbors depend on us, just as we depend on them, so we are committed to improving the quality of life in the communities in which we work. At...

  3. Carbon Footprint
    We are accelerating our efforts to help build a low-carbon economy and avert the worst impacts of climate change. Our goal to reduce our GHG emissions...

  4. Environmental Sustainability
    As sustainability leaders, we implement our sustainability strategy across all company activities along the entire value chain, from raw materials to...

  5. Corporate Social Responsibility
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  6. International Paper | HEALTHY & ABUNDANT FORESTS
    Vision 2030 Goal: Lead forest stewardship efforts globally

  7. Sustainability Report
    Our latest Sustainability Report highlights recent accomplishments and progress toward achieving goals in the environmental, social and governance...

  8. Social Impact at Mastercard
    At Mastercard, we’re powering economies and empowering people, building a sustainable economy where everyone prospers.

  9. Kingfisher Around the World
    The SCS Kingfisher certification mark is showing up on an increasing number of products around the world. It differentiates companies that are making...

  10. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...

  11. 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...

  12. Leading ESG & Sustainability Stewardship
    The new CNH continues on its longstanding path of excellence in sustainability, which is recognized by the foremost authorities.

  13. Green Mountain Energy Commitment to Sustainability
    At Green Mountain Energy Company, we share our customers’ commitment to the environment and sustainability. We are inspired by the success that we...

  14. KeyBank's Community Investment
    In states where Key has a presence, there are approximately 1.7 million low- to moderate-income (LMI) households. Many LMI individuals don’t have bank...

  15. GoDaddy | Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
    Diverse teams build better products — period. At GoDaddy, we make apps and services that our worldwide community of entrepreneurs can relate to. Our...