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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

PNC Issues Second Green Bond for $1.25 Billion

The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. (NYSE: PNC) announced today the closing of its latest Green Bond issuance. The proceeds will fund eligible projects that promote a transition to a low-carbon economy.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Grounded in the Soil of Sustainability

Trees Atlanta, a nonprofit organization, will soon have a new central hub as it continues its environmental commitment to the community.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

LyondellBasell Selects Executive Vice President of People and Culture

LyondellBasell announced it has selected Trisha Conley as its Executive Vice President, People and Culture.

Education

The National Head Start Association and The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation Announce 2022-2023 GroMoreGood Garden Grantees

The GroMoreGood Garden Grants program through The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation and National Head Start Association is awarding 10 grants to Head Start programs connecting more of our nation's youth to the benefits of gardening and outdoor play.

Health & Healthcare

Lilly Supports Direct Relief’s Efforts To Expand Access to Medicines by Improving Cold Chain Capacity

Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) and Direct Relief today announced a new initiative to expand access to medicines in low- and middle-income countries by boosting cold chain capacity in 17 countries.

Research, Reports & Publications

Bacardi Cocktail Trends Report 2023: Green Creations

Bacardi continues to make progress in its ambition to become the most environmentally responsible global spirits company, with a goal to become plastic-free by 2030.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

LA Kings Partner With Children’s Hospital Los Angeles on Blood Drive in Celebration of National Blood Donor Month

To celebrate National Blood Donor Month, AEG’s LA Kings have partnered with Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) to host a series of blood drives on January 3, 5, 14 and 19 before every Kings' home game at Crypto.com Arena.

Education

This Middle School Helps Students’ Parents Get Digitally Savvy, Too

When Madrid Neighborhood School in Phoenix started offering tech classes for parents, just a few adults would show up for the lessons, says Dr. Tamara Campbell, the Verizon Innovative Learning Schools Coach at Madrid.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

211 Glendale: The Home Depot Foundation Combats Veteran Homelessness in Detroit

The Home Depot Foundation, in partnership with Community Solutions, Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries and Rocket Community Fund, recently announced the conversion of 60 transitional units into permanent housing units for veterans exiting homelessness in Detroit, Michigan.  

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

A Look Back at ESG at Gildan in 2022

As a leading apparel manufacturer, Gildan has long stood by its vision of Making Apparel Better®, one that continued guiding Gildan in 2022.

Sustainable Development Goals

How Retailers Use Sustainability and Modern Marketing to Drive Brand Loyalty

Consumers, investors, and governments are finally recognizing the link between fashion and the detrimental impacts of climate change, sparking a growing market for sustainable shoes and apparel.

Education

Discovery Education and Boeing Present a New Virtual Field Trip for Students Exploring STEM and Robotics in Aviation Manufacturing

Discovery Education and Boeing present a new virtual experience – Manufacturing the Future of Aviation Virtual Field Trip – to show students how STEM makes aviation manufacturing more efficient and safer.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KeyBank Foundation Grants $300,000 in Funding to Support Innovative 3D Printed Housing Solution

Penquis is receiving $3.3 million to support a project that may transform housing construction methods in Maine and across the nation while addressing the state’s housing crisis.

Research, Reports & Publications

Walgreens Boots Alliance Releases 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report

Walgreens Boots Alliance today published its 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance Report showcasing its work to positively impact people, planet and communities around the world.

Energy

Duke Energy Responds to Constructive Carbon Plan Decision by North Carolina Utilities Commission

Duke Energy issued the following statement in response to today’s order by the North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC) on its carbon plan, an outcome prescribed by North Carolina state law (Energy Solutions for North Carolina, HB951).

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

ImpactAssets Kicks Off 2023 With New Leadership In Key Roles

ImpactAssets, a leading impact investing firm, today announced four new appointments that are designed to foster the firm’s rapid growth of new clients and expanded services, and to reinforce its commitment to accelerate impact for meaningful change.

Diversity & Inclusion

Paychex Report: We Believe We Must Be Intentional About Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Being intentional with our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) at Paychex is a commitment we must adhere to for our employees, clients, and stakeholders.

Innovation & Technology

Whirlpool Corp. Female Engineers and Designers Put Up Big Patent Numbers

Whirlpool Corp. Female Engineers and Designers Put Up Big Patent Numbers

Education

Students Use Robotics Skills To Increase Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity

The robotics competition is about four months out of each year. The rest of the time, the students do community outreach and build skills like coding, graphic design, and writing.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

4 Tips for How to Create a Sense of Community in the Workplace

As flexible work arrangements and technology tools increase and tangible work connections decrease, creating an environment that fosters belonging becomes essential. It’s clear that the onus is on companies to figure out how to create a sense of community in the workplace.

Socially Responsible Investing

Data-Driven Philanthropy: The Future of Giving

Don't let your donations go to waste. Join us as we explore the power of social impact data and discover how it can revolutionize your giving decisions. learn how to make the most impact with your charitable contributions. Watch or listen today

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

How We're Addressing Food Insecurity in Latin American Countries

As a global leader in nutrition, we have a unique opportunity and responsibility to help those who need nutritious food and vital resources. That’s why we took it upon ourselves to make a difference in a big way.

Sustainable Development Goals

Spotlight: Reducing International Paper's GHG Emissions Across All 3 Scopes

We are committed to investing strategically in pursuit of our Vision 2030 goals.

Innovation & Technology

How Virtual Reality for Teachers Can Improve Quality of Education

Can technology improve access to quality education for children and youth around the world?

Environment

Countries Sign Up To Urgently Address Climate Change

Leaders from more than 50 of the world’s largest corporations signed up to a joint initiative, during COP27, to accelerate climate action.

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