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PNC Volunteers Bring Basic Financial Knowledge to New Volunteer Opportunity

For about two years now, the PNC Center for Financial Education (CFE), an effort led by Community Development Banking, has been collaborating with community-based nonprofits to offer financial education to individuals, first-time homebuyers and small businesses.

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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

SCS Global Services Announces Carbon Assured Certification Program for Carbon Intensity and Reduction Calculation for Chemicals and Co-Products

SCS Global Services (SCS) unveils Carbon Assured, a new third-party certification for the greenhouse gas intensity and reduction in carbon dioxide equivalents of a chemical material.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

FedEx 2025 Library Program Supports Rural Education

Federal Express Corporation, one of the world’s largest express transportation companies, announced the successful conclusion of the FedEx Library Program for FY25 which aims to enhance reading conditions in underprivileged and rural areas.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Kay Goke: Using Her Many Talents to Serve Others

“Being there for people is extremely important to me,” said Kay Goke, Regions associate who was recently named winner of this year’s Lee Ann Petty Heart of Service Award.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Once out of Reach, Now Full of Life: Two Paris 2024 Venues Reopen to the Public

The two reopenings reflect the core of the IOC’s Olympic Agenda: a commitment to making the Games more than a celebration of sport, but rather a catalyst for long-term social, economic and environmental change.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Carton Council Launches Grant Program To Expand Food and Beverage Carton Recycling in Schools

Schools across the U.S. and Canada have the opportunity to boost their recycling efforts with financial support from the Carton Council.

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Events, Media & Communications

CECP Summit 2025: Unleash the Power of Purpose

This week, Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose© (CECP) is bringing together nearly 200 senior social impact, corporate responsibility, and sustainability leaders from the world’s leading global companies for the 22nd annual CECP Summit: Unleash the Power of Purpose.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Baker Tilly Case Study: Recruiting in Real Estate Reimagined

Equity Residential (Equity) is a Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) focused on the acquisition, development and management of rental apartment properties located in urban and high density suburban markets.

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Education

Mastercard Recommends These Cybersecurity Tips for a Stress-Free Vacation

No one would ever mistake me for chill, but come vacation time, my anxiety ramps up, not down. Is three hours enough time to get to the airport three miles away? Did I pack my earbuds? Did I pack my back-up earbuds? My back-up back-up earbuds?

Responsible Production & Consumption

Niman Ranch’s Outsized Impact on Local Economies

Since the beginning, Niman Ranch has set out to be a different kind of meat company — one focused on holistically boosting the family farms in its network, the animals they raise and the environment in which they produce them.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Powering the Clean Energy Workforce: Carolina’s Story

Growing up in the heart of Hudson County, New Jersey, Carolina Ramos always felt a connection to her community and a desire to make a difference.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

Celebrating Moms and Supporting Parents

Gen is proud to have been recognized by Newsweek as a Best Workplace for Parents and Families and a Best Workplace for Women; these honors reflect our commitment to building an environment where all people can thrive in all parts of their lives.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Pro Bono Institute Recognizes Marcus Brown With 2025 Laurie D. Zelon Pro Bono Award

The Pro Bono Institute has awarded Entergy’s Executive Vice President and General Counsel Marcus Brown with the prestigious 2025 Laurie D. Zelon Pro Bono Award.

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Events, Media & Communications

New Holland Launches New Line of Sprayers, Drone and Selective Spraying Solution With AI at Agrishow

CNH brand, New Holland, presented, a new Defensor Sprayer line as well as the new SaveFarm spraying solution at Agrishow 2025 in Ribeirão Preto, Brazil

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

New Road to Recycling Episode: Can School Carton Recycling Go the Distance? Expert Tales and Triumphs

In the latest episode of the Carton Council’s podcast series, “The Road to Recycling: Can School Carton Recycling Go the Distance? Expert Tales and Triumphs,” we explore the growing challenge and opportunity schools face as they work to reduce waste.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Georgia-Pacific Shares Its 2024 Stewardship Report

Georgia-Pacific LLC's new Stewardship Report, Progress With Purpose, is now live. It's based on our Vision to responsibly create goods and services that help people improve their lives.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

AXS Europe Wins Two Prestigious Industry Awards

AEG’s ticketing platform, AXS Europe was named “Best Ticketing Company” at the 2025 Music Week Awards and “Ticketing Business of the Year” at the Ticketing Business Awards 2025, two of Europe’s most prestigious industry events.

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Education

Mary Kay Inc. and City of Lewisville Back High School Student Entrepreneurs’ Dreams at Final Pitch Night

Now in its sixth year, the INCubatoredu program at Lewisville High School, located in Lewisville, Texas, sponsored by Mary Kay Inc. in collaboration with City of Lewisville and Lewisville ISD Education Foundation, continues to inspire bright entrepreneurial minds.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Two U.S. Bank Clients Receive Awards From U.S. Small Business Administration

Small businesses across the U.S. celebrate National Small Business Week, held annually in May for more than 60 years, and this year, a seller of rare books in California and a State Farm Insurance business owner in Idaho have extra reasons to feel festive.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

IEC Foundation Announces First EmpowerHER Scholarship Awardees

For years, the IEC Foundation has provided financial assistance to individuals seeking to become electricians through the IEC Apprenticeship Program. In 2025, the Foundation took its support to the next level and introduced the EmpowerHER Scholarship. 

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Events, Media & Communications

National Law Enforcement Community Engagement Training Conference To Take Place in Chicago, June 4–8, 2025

The third annual Professionalizing Law Enforcement-Community Engagement Training (PLECET) Conference will gather approximately 1,000 law enforcement professionals from across the nation in Chicago.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Serving Up Good: Samantha Mannes on Building Connection Through the CHAR Fund

At Habit Burger & Grill, giving back is a way of life. The Habit Caring Hearts and Relief (CHAR) Fund provides grants up to $2,500 to colleagues facing unexpected hardships. In 2024, the CHAR Fund granted over $58,000 to 29 team members in need.

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Environment

Five Ways FedEx Is Helping Co-Create a More Sustainable Future

FedEx Cares is celebrating the progress of five impactful initiatives aimed at delivering a more sustainable future.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Celebrating Lenovo’s 20 Years of Innovation and Impact in the Triangle

Lenovo’s gone platinum – specifically, we’re celebrating our platinum anniversary in North Carolina. After acquiring IBM’s PC division in 2005, Lenovo established one of its two global headquarters amidst the scenic pines of North Carolina’s Research Triangle Park

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Whole Foods Market Foundation Awards $375,000 in Educational Bee Grants to 150 Schools and Nonprofits

In celebration of World Bee Day, Whole Foods Market Foundation, in partnership with The Bee Cause Project, is excited to announce that 150 schools and non-profits across the United States and Canada have been awarded $375,000 through their Bee Grant program.

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Energy

7 Things Energy Operators Must Know About SB 1137 Compliance

California's Senate Bill 1137 (SB 1137) introduces new regulations for oil and gas operations, establishing 3,200-foot Health Protection Zones (HPZs) around sensitive areas such as homes, schools, and hospitals.

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