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Energy

Duke Energy Florida Provides Free Energy Makeovers for Income-Eligible Residents in DeBary

More than 1,400 income-eligible customers in Volusia County’s DeBary neighborhood will receive a complimentary energy makeover this month for their house, mobile home or apartment as part of Duke Energy’s money-saving Neighborhood Energy Saver program.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

A Former NFL Player Lives His Purpose on and off the Field

There was a time when Will Matthews didn’t want to talk about football. This was long after he first fell in love with the game—its physicality, the way it gave him an outlet for his emotions.

Research, Reports & Publications

Beyond the Paycheck

Just in time for Labor Day, Points of Light shares its in-depth review of how employment and wages affect the generations and how you and your company can make a difference by leveraging data to drive decisions.

Environment

Sustainable Apparel Coalition Hosts Manufacturer Forum in Shenzhen

After a four-year hiatus, the Sustainable Apparel Coalition returned to hosting in-person Manufacturer Forums with the “Catalyst for Change” event in Shenzhen, China.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Medtronic Foundation: 3 Ways To Transform Corporate Volunteering

The Medtronic Foundation and the Global Inclusion, Diversity and Equity team worked with employee social impact firm Realized Worth to build a toolkit for how to engage responsibly in the community.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

SkysTheLimit.org Announces Release of Full Season 1 of “The First Buck” Podcast: Inspiring Entrepreneurs and Leaders To Reach Their Full Potential

Sky's the Limit announces the release of the full first season of "The First Buck" podcast. Hosted by Sky’s the Limit Co-Founder, Nic Cary, this podcast aims to ignite the entrepreneurial spirit and equip business leaders to reach their potential.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Case IH Farmall Tractor Parade Gets Global Recognition

Case IH, a brand of CNH Industrial, recently lead the way in earning Inverell a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title with the 100 years of Farmall tractor parade.

Education

Acer Empowers Young Computer Scientists at the International Olympiad in Informatics 2023

Acer Inc. announced it is powering the 35th IOI in Hungary by providing PC solutions for all the contestants and onsite staff, supporting young talents at the science contest that aims to foster more innovation and ideas for the future in informatics and IT.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Alkermes Announces Recipients of 2023 Alkermes Inspiration Grants® Program

Alkermes plc (Nasdaq: ALKS) today announced the recipients of the 2023 Alkermes Inspiration Grants® program. Grants were awarded to 11 nonprofit organizations working to address the needs of people living with addiction, serious mental illness or cancer.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

5 Steps To Successfully Navigate Big Pharma’s New Supply Chain Emissions and Climate Reporting Requirements

Big Pharma manufacturers have joined with the World Health Organization (WHO) in a strategic effort to decarbonize the healthcare sector and move it toward net zero. New mandates are requiring cabon emissions reporting and additional commitments from their supply chains.

Events, Media & Communications

Unleashing the Network Performance Excellence: Inspiring Stories From 5G Pacesetters

What makes a network the best? Have you got the answer? Register for the Imagine Live Business Lounge series and get ahead!

Research, Reports & Publications

Aramark Hits New Milestones and Sets New Targets To Help People and the Planet

Be Well. Do Well.—Aramark’s Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) platform—encompasses the company’s focus on and commitment to helping people and the planet.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Las Vegas Sands Welcomes the LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada Into the Sands Cares Accelerator

Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) announced that The LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada (The Center) has joined Sands Cares Accelerator, a three-year membership program aimed at advancing nonprofits to deliver greater community impact.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Texas Capital Helps Unveil “The Cloud Kitchen” in South Dallas

On August 25, Texas Capital was proud to assist in the ribbon cutting and unveiling of The Cloud Kitchen, a project three years in the making.

Green Infrastructure

Will Carbon Removal and Green Hydrogen Transform the US Net-Zero Economy?

North America is home to the largest rise in planned hydrogen projects globally which is forecast to increase due to demand and progression in the industry.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KFC Foundation Funds $1 Million in Community Projects

The KFC Foundation is awarding $1 million in grants to 100 community-based non-profit organizations to make a project on their wish list come true.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Albertsons Companies' Intermountain Division Establishes Food Pantry

Albertsons Companies' Intermountain Division recently teamed up with Kellogg's to establish a food pantry at Capital High School in Boise, ID.

Environment

Waste Not: How One Massachusetts Company is Recycling Food Waste and Manure Into Renewable Energy

By combining cow manure with inedible food waste, we create renewable energy and mitigate GHG emissions.

Environment

A Guide to Internal Carbon Pricing

Setting an internal carbon pricing strategy is one tool that is helping many companies in their decarbonization journey. 

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Changing the World One Beer at a Time

Social impact isn’t just the purview of big business. Sometimes enthusiastic customers can lead to significant changes. Learn more about the inspiring model from Beer Kulture, a nonprofit working with breweries to foster inclusive hiring practices and close the equity gap.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Comcast RISE Reaches New Program Milestone of Supporting 13,500 Small Businesses Nationwide

Comcast announced 500 additional small business recipients that will receive comprehensive grant packages that include business consultation services, educational resources, a $5,000 monetary grant, creative production, media schedule, and a technology makeover.

Research, Reports & Publications

Cummins Reports Progress on Key ESG Goals in 20th Annual Sustainability Progress Report

Cummins Inc. has posted its 20th annual Sustainability Progress Report, disclosing reductions in greenhouse gases (GHGs) and water consumption while establishing the foundation for progress on other 2030 environmental goals.

Diversity & Inclusion

Pride and Dedication: Meet Daniel Shafer

What’s your story? Tell us a little bit about yourself and what you do here at GoDaddy. My name is Daniel Shafer and I am currently residing in Boise, Idaho. I have a strong passion for computers, and I am also a single dad to a sixteen year old, daughter.

Diversity & Inclusion

Clarion Partners Becomes a Signatory of the CFA Institute Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Code

Clarion Partners is proud to announce we have committed to the voluntary CFA Institute Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Code for Investment Professionals in the United States and Canada (“DEI Code”).

Diversity & Inclusion

After Oscars Triumph, Asian American Viewers Look to Advertisers and Media Companies for More Representation

After the triumph of Everything Everywhere All At Once at the Oscars this year, many people from the Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) community were left feeling incredibly proud of that historic night.

Latest Campaigns

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