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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Covia’s Partnerships Help Support Veterans

At Covia, our commitment to support to our local communities is put into action every day.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

200+ Shades Give Back 100% To Support Equal Rights on MAC VIVA GLAM Day of Giving

Shop any Lipstick*. Give back 100%! On June 9, 200+ Lipstick shades will give back 100% toward VIVA GLAM’s mission to support healthy futures and equal rights for all in honour of Pride month.

Innovation & Technology

It’s Electric: Ride Along in an Otis EV

Otis is thrilled to be expanding our EV fleet to help us meet our company goal to achieve a 50% reduction in Scope 1 & 2 emissions by 2030.

Energy

Inogen Alliance Sponsors The Global Summit on ESG Reporting for the Energy & Extractive Industries

Inogen Alliance is proud to announce that we will be an official sponsor exhibitor at The Global Summit on ESG reporting for the Energy & Extractive Industries!

Diversity & Inclusion

SkysTheLimit.org Celebrates Pride Month: Amplifying the Success of Amnoni Myers and Fostering the Future of Entrepreneurship

SkysTheLimit.org brings the community together to celebrate Pride Month by spotlighting the success of entrepreneur Amnoni Myers and inspiring others to make dreams happen.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Qualcomm's Respect for Human Rights

We are committed to promoting and respecting all internationally recognized human rights and avoiding complicity in any human rights abuse throughout our Company, our operations and our business relationships, including our subsidiaries, partners, customers and supply chain.

Diversity & Inclusion

A Day in the Life of a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Leader

When learning that a company has a dedicated leader of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB)— whether it is a chief diversity officer, vice president or other position—it’s easy to wonder, “Well, what does that title actually mean?

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Team Depot Volunteers Prepare Disaster Relief Kits Ahead of 2023 Hurricane Season

June 1 officially marks the start of hurricane season in the Northern Hemisphere. This year, The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is predicting a “near-normal” season, with an estimated 12 to 17 named storms.

Diversity & Inclusion

Why Suncor’s Mike Barker Advocates for Accessibility

The morning was calm and quiet when Mike climbed into the passenger’s seat of a truck to make the commute to his worksite south of Fort McMurray, Alta.

Education

AEG and Goldenvoice Host Career Exploration Events Timed To Just Like Heaven and Cruel World Music Festivals

Ahead of its popular music festivals, Just Like Heaven Festival and Cruel World Festival, AEG and Goldenvoice hosted two AEG Futures career exploration events for high-school students.

Research, Reports & Publications

LyondellBasell 2022 Sustainability Report: Interview With Our Chief Sustainability Officer Andrea Brown

Our biggest shift has been increasingly viewing sustainability as an opportunity rather than a risk. More than ever, we are putting sustainability at the heart of how we can create more value moving forward.

Environment

Climate Confident - The Future of Sustainability in Business: Bhushan Nigale Discusses SAP's Green Ledger

Welcome to a very special episode of the Climate Confident podcast, brought to you in partnership with SAP!

Diversity & Inclusion

Meet the Former Counselor Helping To Bring Digital Accessibility to the Bank

Abby Losordo started her career at U.S. Bank five years ago as one of the original accessibility consultants. Since then, Losordo has been instrumental in developing the U.S. Bank accessibility program and building a strong collaboration model with her peers.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Bacardi Limited Appoints New Director to Board

Bacardi Limited, the world’s largest privately held international spirits company, announces the appointment of Alicia Enciso to the Company’s Board of Directors.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Schneider Electric Earns Four Five-Star Ratings in 2023 CRN Partner Program Guide

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has been has been recognized by CRN with four prestigious five-star ratings in its 2023 Partner Program Guide.

Diversity & Inclusion

Hustle Like A Mom: Entrepreneurship That Adapts to a “Drop-Off and Pick-Up Lifestyle”

Life moves very fast for everyone, but it sometimes feels like warp speed to many moms. In 2016, Pamela Pekerman was a busy entrepreneur and mom trying to find the balance between her career and kids.

Education

Worm Food: Lunch Scraps Nourishing STEM Education at Wichita School

There’s nothing quite like the sticking power of hands-on education – even when “hands-on” means sifting through fistfuls of red worms and composting material.

Sustainable Development Goals

Meet the Team Making McDonald’s Restaurants More Modern, Sustainable, and Welcoming

Meet Nika Samedova and Silke Korporal: two women who are helping change the way McDonald’s restaurants look and feel around the world.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Good With Money: Developing Financial Literacy

This week on The Full Story we're exploring local programs and online resources that educate people on personal finance and economic systems.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Subaru Shares Warmth, Love and Relief With Patients Facing Cancer

Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that it will renew its partnership with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) during Subaru Loves to Care® month in June.

Environment

Jim Motavalli on the EV Revolution

According to the International Energy Agency, over 14 million electric vehicles, or EVs, are expected to be sold globally in 2023.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Fifth Third Chicago Employees Fight Hunger on Fifth Third Day

Chicago Fifth Third Bank team members marked Fifth Third Day, May 3 or 5/3 on the calendar, by teaming up with Blessings in a Backpack at the Fifth Third Arena, the Chicago Blackhawk practice rink.

Education

Subaru of America Donates Vehicles for NAVRA Emergency Responder Rescue Training Competition

This week, Subaru of America, Inc. donated dozens of vehicles to the North American Vehicle Rescue Association (NAVRA) for their three-day rescue workshop session and competition, benefitting the training of emergency responders and offering a second life to pre-production cars

Education

UTA Is Bringing Hypersonic Travel with Fidelity Pointwise

Today, Fidelity Pointwise is supporting UTA’s students very well, thanks to its online learning platform that helps smoothen the learning curve.

Social Impact & Volunteering

kate spade new york Releases 2022 Social Impact Report

On Thursday, May 18, in celebration of Mental Health Action Day yesterday, kate spade new york (ksny) launched their 2022 global social impact report.

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