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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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Environment

Plant the Future - Afforestation Courtesy of the Gas-powered IVECO S-WAY NP Truck

IVECO, the commercial vehicles brand of CNH Industrial, has embraced a Europe-wide motto of "Plant The Future".

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Energy

Black & Veatch: Hydrogen Economy Taking Shape as Decarbonization Planning, Investments Accelerate

With expectations rising for more than $10 trillion (USD) of investments in hydrogen infrastructure by 2025, clean-burning, energy-dense hydrogen will be a critical element in decarbonizing the world’s energy systems

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

One Year As Ninety One. Thirty Years of Active Investing.

At Ninety One, our purpose since inception is clear: Investing for a better tomorrow. We recognise that there is no point in doing so if we are not also actively working for a tomorrow that is, in fact, better...

Diversity & Inclusion

Andre Iguodala: Pivoting Your Playbook

Carla speaks with investor and three-time NBA champion Andre Iguodala about becoming a venture partner at the Catalyst Fund, which focuses on investing in companies founded by African American, Hispanic and women entrepreneurs

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Education

Educator SEL Resources to Empower Students with Life-Long Confidence

The COVID-19 pandemic has shown that while we’ve made great strides in improving equity in schools, gaps remain. It also demonstrates the fact that student’s social and emotional well-being is inextricably linked to success in school.

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Diversity & Inclusion

KFC Marks Milestone 25,000th Restaurant With an All-Women Team

The restaurant, located in the scenic and historic city of Hyderabad in southern India, is a testament to KFC’s undeterred speed of unit growth. The new restaurant is led and operated by an all-women team, reflecting the brand’s global commitment to championing a culture of equity, inclusion and belonging as it expands across the globe.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Meharry Medical College Announces $1.1 Million Truist Foundation Grant to Limit Spread of COVID-19 Through Innovative Technologies

Meharry Medical College has announced the receipt of a $1.1 million grant from the Truist Foundation to develop a national model for COVID-19 contact tracing through advanced technology solutions to limit the spread of the virus, especially among minority populations most impacted by the pandemic.

Diversity & Inclusion

Rachel May: “Combating Inequality by Creating a Safe and Empowering Environment”

One of the current cohort of IOC Young Leaders, Rachel May is at the forefront of a new generation of women pioneering inclusive sports initiatives.

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Environment

Celebrating Women in Sustainability

World Wildlife Fund is celebrating women in sustainability with a blog series featuring some of the incredible female leaders who are working to transform business for the good of the planet.

Diversity & Inclusion

Takeda Pledges to Make the World More Gender Equal

The Takeda Executive Team has joined with our employees around the globe to pledge to make the world more gender equal.

Education

Aflac Named SEC MBA Case Competition Title Sponsor

Aflac, a leading provider of supplemental insurance products in the U.S, will serve as title sponsor for the Eighth SEC MBA Case Competition, hosted virtually April 15-17 by the Raymond J. Harbert College of Business.

Research, Reports & Publications

Qualcomm Drops 2020 Corporate Responsibility Report

Take a look at how Qualcomm exemplifies the change it wants to see in the world.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Schneider Electric Recognized during Renewable Energy Markets Asia Awards for Renewable Energy Leadership in Asia

The Center for Resource Solutions (CRS), today recognized Schneider Electric, the global leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, for its leadership in building renewable energy markets and green power procurement in Asia.

Diversity & Inclusion

Introduce a Girl to Engineering

WSP USA's Lauren Taylor shares her experience: "Growing up, I got the opportunity to learn a lot about people in the STEM field, including historical figures. But for me, inspiration really comes from everyday people."

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Research, Reports & Publications

Essity Publishes Its Annual and Sustainability Report for 2020

During 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic had a major impact on people and the global economy. Essity has had three priorities: care for our people, contribute to society and secure business success.

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Innovation & Technology

Detox: An AI System To Detect and Prevent Toxic Speech

Cyberbullying is everyone’s business and the best response is a proactive one. Our new research project Detox is a step forward in figuring out how to help children and parents navigate today’s complex digital universe.

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Events, Media & Communications

VolunteerMatch Announces Star Panel Line-up for Phenomenal Women!

In celebration of Women’s History Month, VolunteerMatch announced today a virtual panel packed with powerhouse speakers: Phenomenal Women! Bringing More Wellness, Joy and Ease into Our Busy Lives.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Our Purpose in Action: NatWest Group Publishes New 2020 Environmental, Social and Governance Supplement

We’ve published our first Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) supplement. In response to stakeholder interest in more detailed disclosures around non-financial matters, the supplement is a key new addition to our annual reporting suite.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Georgia-Pacific's Leaf River, Miss., Facility Becomes First Pulp Mill to Earn EPA Energy Star Certification; Other Georgia-Pacific Facilities Also Receive Recognition for Sustainable Efforts

Efforts to reduce water use, use energy efficiently and streamline resources used to ship products across the U.S. earned employees and GP facilities a variety of awards from the EPA.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Rockwell Automation’s Dawn Cappelli Reflects on Pioneering Cybersecurity Career

During Women’s History Month, trailblazing women are top of mind at Rockwell Automation, including leaders like Dawn Cappelli, who is a wife, mom, a grandma of 2, and serves as vice president of global security and chief information security officer.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Hubert Connects Candidates to Careers at SAIC

Hubert is a recruiter with SAIC, a technology integration company that works across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets.

Social Impact & Volunteering

“Never Enough”: A Navy SEAL Commander on Living a Life of Excellence, Agility and Meaning

Mike Davis: Leadership is leadership, no matter the setting. And solving difficult problems involves the same kinds of skills and considerations in just about every scenario.

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MilliporeSigma Brings New Renewable Energy to the Grid Through Virtual Power Purchase Agreement With Enel Green Power

As part of its ongoing commitment to renewable energy, MilliporeSigma has signed a 12-year, off-site, virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) with Enel Green Power for the construction of a future wind and storage project in Texas.

Health & Healthcare

Pink Tomatoes & Petite Peppers: Innovating for Taste and Nutrition

If you have children, or if you remember when you were one, you know that tastes change. A child’s favorite foods are sacred, until they aren’t. And if the wrong food is even remotely close to their plate, dinner can be ruined — until they taste it.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Choose to Challenge: How Investing in Women Strengthens Families and Communities

This year’s theme for International Women’s Day is “choose to challenge,” which encourages every one of us to call out gender bias and inequality, and to seek out and celebrate women’s achievements.

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