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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Fifth Third Foundation Awards $300,000 to WBENC LIFT Financial Center of Excellence

The Fifth Third Foundation today announced a three-year, $300,000 grant to the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC) LIFT Financial Center of Excellence.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Fifth Third Earns 150th EPA ENERGY STAR Certification for Superior Energy Efficiency

Fifth Third proudly announces that the George A. Schaefer, Jr. Madisonville Operations Center in Cincinnati, Ohio, has achieved the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR certification for outstanding energy performance.

Research, Reports & Publications

Lenovo Reports Industry-Leading Women in Tech Roles, Progress Toward 2030 Emissions Reduction Goals, and Proactive Governance To Create Smarter AI for All in 18th Annual FY2023/24 ESG Report

Lenovo (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY) has published its 18th annual Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, further demonstrating its commitment to being a responsible corporate citizen with a vision to provide smarter technology for all.

Education

Get Ahead of Summer EHS Hazards With Our Micro-Training

This bite-sized, micro training will cover some of the top summer EHS concerns from hazardous or poisonous bugs and reptiles to signs of heat exhaustion, and more, as well as tips and tricks for getting everyone at your company reinvigorated around EHS topics this summer!

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

DiversityComm Magazine Names Fifth Third as a 2024 Top Diverse Employer

Fifth Third has been recognized by DiversityComm Magazine as a 2024 Top Diverse Employer for its excellence in outreach and accessibility to minority groups, veterans, women, individuals with disabilities, and the LGBTQ+ community.

Research, Reports & Publications

Northern Trust Reaffirms Commitment to Sustainability in 2023 Sustainability Report

Northern Trust has released its latest Sustainability Report, highlighting efforts to create better and more sustainable futures for our employees, clients, shareholders, communities and the world we live in.

Social Impact & Volunteering

FedEx’s ‘Picture Proof of Planting’ Initiative: Over 300 Employees Join Global Conservation Efforts

In 2023, FedEx launched Picture Proof of Planting to engage team members in conservation efforts worldwide. Over 300 employees participated in tree plantings across various cities, addressing urban heat, promoting health, and restoring ecosystems.

Environment

Rising Above the Floods: Stories From Flood-Affected Communities

On this episode of "Rethinking EHS", experts share their real-life experiences with devastating floods. Their stories of courage and community support offer not only hope and inspiration, but also invaluable insights for a more climate resilient future.

Health & Healthcare

Advancing Healthy Spaces in Spain, Helping Boost Occupant Health, Productivity and ESG Performance

When you meet Judit Sánchez González, you realize quickly how both her passion and expertise have helped shape her journey in sustainability. Based in the vibrant city of Madrid, Judit is a senior sustainability consultant at Savills Spain

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Webster Bank 2023 Awards & Recognition Roundup

In the past year, Webster has earned more than 50 recognitions for our performance, our focus on excellence and serving our clients and communities.

Environment

Wesco 2024 Sustainability Report: Ensuring Continuous Improvement

Wesco is dedicated to improving our environmental management through setting, achieving, and striving toward new goals. Strong environmental management is an advantage for our business as we implement new practices to reduce our impacts, benefiting our customers and communities.

Innovation & Technology

Carol Cone ON PURPOSE Supports Innovative Partnership To Close the ‘Global Washing Divide’

Learn about the innovative Divya washing machine, a partnership between the Whirlpool Foundation and The Washing Machine Project to reduce the burden of manual hand washing labor on women and girls around the world.

Research, Reports & Publications

Towards Net Zero Buildings: Decarbonizing Buildings to the Benefits of Consumers and System Operators

Buildings are today responsible for 37% of emissions when considering both direct and indirect emissions (United Nations Environment Programme, 2022), and should be at the core of decarbonization policies worldwide.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Illumina Ranks 5th Overall in TIME’s World’s Most Sustainable Companies 2024 List

Illumina ranks 5th overall and is the top-ranking company in the U.S. and the biotechnology industry in TIME’s ‘World's Most Sustainable Companies 2024’ list. The list ranks the top 500 companies out of more than 3,000 reviewed.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Keysight Named by Forbes as One of the Best Employers for Diversity in 2024

Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS), has been recognized by Forbes as one of the Best Employers for Diversity in 2024. Keysight was listed for the second consecutive year, earning the 8th ranking out of 500 U.S.-based companies.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

U.S. Bank Foundation Delivers $11.75 Million in Community Possible Grants

The U.S. Bank Foundation* recently invested $11.75 million in funding to nonprofit organizations focused on strengthening communities across the country. More than 350 grants will help nonprofits provide access to affordable housing options, cultural enrichment and recreation.

Innovation & Technology

Qualcomm Innovation Fellowship Europe in 2024 Rewards Excellent Research in the Field of AI and Cybersecurity

Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., announced the winners of the Qualcomm Innovation Fellowship (QIF) Europe program, now in its 15th year.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Adventure Subaru Gives $156,500 to Single Parent Scholarship Fund, Ronald McDonald House

Both the Single Parent Scholarship Fund of Northwest Arkansas and Ronald McDonald House Charities of Arkoma received a total of $156,500 from Adventure Subaru on April 19.

Diversity & Inclusion

2024 Nielsen Diverse Intelligence Series: Reaching Asian American Audiences

The Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islanders (AANHPI) are a valuable group for marketers to engage. Understanding their media preferences is critical to resonating in the long term with this diverse community.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Maximus Foundation Announces Over $2 Million in Grants for Nonprofits Nationwide

We've announced the Maximus Foundation will award over $2 million in grants to 209 nonprofit organizations across the United States. This year, each grantee will receive $10,000 to further their work across community development, youth programs, and healthcare services.

Environment

Black & Veatch 2024 Water Report: Sustainability and Decarbonization

Sustainability programs are embracing a spectrum of topics — from conservation and resilience to reuse, better efficiencies and new technologies — all integral to water stewardship.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Working With Community Corporate to Reskill Refugees Through Cisco Networking Academy

Around the world Cisco has numerous programs to support refugees. Many of these initiatives are designed to provide immediate assistance to displaced persons in need. Cisco Networking Academy’s focus on transforming the lives of learners, educators, and communities.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Henkel and Habitat for Humanity International Expand Partnership

Henkel, a global company, marketing a wide range of well-known consumer and industrial brands, announced that it is expanding its national partnership with Habitat for Humanity International.

Education

MilliporeSigma Launches Curiosity Cube App To Increase Access to Science Education

The Curiosity Cube app from MilliporeSigma, the U.S. and Canada Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, brings interactive mobile science experiments to students, increasing excitement and access to STEM education across the United States.

Social Impact & Volunteering

KeyBank’s Buffalo Teammates Build Beds for Children on 2024 Neighbors Make the Difference Day

It’s not just a catch phrase, it’s the mission at Sleep in Heavenly Peace in Buffalo where dozens of KeyBank teammates came together to help build beds on 2024 Neighbors Make the Difference Day, held on June 6th.

Latest Campaigns

  1. 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...
  2. 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...
  3. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  4. 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...
  5. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  6. 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...
  7. 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...
  8. 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...
  9. 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...
  10. Investing in our Communities
    We invest in sustainable community outcomes that improve lives.
  11. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  12. FedEx Cares | Overall
    FedEx Cares is our global community engagement program and one way that we live out our purpose of connecting people and possibilities. Our goal is to...
  13. Enriching Women's Lives
    60 years ago, Mary Kay Ash created an unparalleled opportunity for women to define their own successes and control their own futures. Her vision of...
  14. Coach Foundation | Dream It Real
    To help break cycles of inequality, we empower the next generation to reach their full potential through higher education.
  15. Accelerating access to healthcare technology
    We believe technology can help close the world’s health gaps. By putting people first, we find new ways to advance health while reducing costs. And...