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Responsible Production & Consumption

Farms Suffering Slim Pickings of Seasonal Workers

A survey conducted by the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) highlighted this year’s harvest so far has been significantly impacted due to a lack of people available to pick the crops.

Energy

Varcoe: 'You Have To Be Relentless': Exits of Two Outspoken CEOs Create Hole in Energy Debate

A different kind of energy transition is taking place in Calgary as two longtime leaders in the sector — and vocal defenders of the Canadian oil and gas industry — have signalled this week their plans to retire.

Education

St. Aloysius School Awarded $10,000 for Financial Literacy Education

Jackson Charitable Foundation, a nonprofit advancing financial knowledge on a national scale, announced today St. Aloysius in Sauk City, WI as the winner of the 6th annual Cha-ChingTM Money Smart Kids Pledge Challenge.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Tapestry Talks: How We Create a Culture of Belonging

We're proud to feature some of our employees in a four-part series called “Tapestry Talks,” which highlights elements of our corporate values and describes how we work

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Southwire's Huntersville Plant Recognized for the Seventh Year With Air Compliance Excellence (ACE) Award

Southwire’s facility in Huntersville, N.C., has again been recognized for its efforts in achieving compliance with air quality permits by receiving the annual Air Compliance Excellence (ACE) Award.

Social Impact & Volunteering

The Power of a Shared Purpose

“The work the Regions team did spreading mulch and rock in our flowerbeds and power washing the sidewalks and driveways made our landscaping look brand new,” said Gardner.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

From the 2021 Fifth Third Bancorp ESG Report: Supplier Diversity

We know a diverse supply chain is better business. It’s about offering excellent financial solutions and driving innovation for the benefit of our customers, shareholders, employees and communities.

Energy

Cummins Moves Forward on Spanish Plant Making Technology Key to 'Green' Hydrogen Production

Global power leader Cummins Inc. will soon begin building its new gigawatt electrolyzer manufacturing plant in Guadalajara, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain, reaffirming the company’s commitment to play a key role in expanding the green hydrogen economy.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Home Depot and Kidde Partner To Make a Difference During Fire Prevention Month

A leader in fire safety for more than 100 years and trusted partner of The Home Depot since 2006, Kidde recently announced a new campaign: Cause For AlarmTM. This fire safety awareness initiative addresses gaps in education and access to fire safety measures.

Energy

Preserving Land for Future Clean Energy Projects

As Redondo Beach Mayor Bill Brand surveys his city's otherwise pristine oceanfront landscape, he can't help but notice an unmistakable scar that has bothered the former airline crew chief since before he was elected to public office in 2009.

Diversity & Inclusion

Hispanic Businesses Breaking Barriers With 5G Technology

Hispanic businesses have made an extraordinary impact on the U.S. economy. In fact, nearly 5 million Hispanic-owned businesses in the United States contribute more than $800 billion annually.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Clarion Partners Supports The Next Generation of Real Estate Investment Management Business Leaders With NAREIM

NAREIM, the industry association dedicated to real estate investment management, announced its 2022-2023 class of Jeff Barclay Fellows this month.

Innovation & Technology

Where To Start with ESG? Technology. Here's Why

I heard someone say recently that companies that have not yet started to create environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reports are data-rich but information-poor. So true.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

A Purpose-Driven Business: GoDaddy Q&A With Pura Vida Founders Griffin Thall and Paul Goodman

We recently caught up with Paul and Griffin at the grand opening of their second flagship store in Irvine, California to learn more about their business success.

Innovation & Technology

6G Cybersecurity Will Transform How We Deal With Cyberattacks

As researchers and the industry move towards 6G technology, cybersecurity has been recognized as a pivotal field that will minimize the risk of digital threats in the future.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Truist Foundation Announces Atlanta Wealth Building Initiative As Top Recipient of the Inaugural Inspire Awards Grant

Truist Foundation today announced Atlanta Wealth Building Initiative as the top recipient of the inaugural Inspire Awards grant.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Subaru and LA Auto Show Fetch National Attention With Dog Adoption Program

Many people attend auto shows to learn about the latest innovations within the automotive industry, but attendees who stop by the Subaru booth might end up leaving with a new family member.

Events, Media & Communications

Illumina To Host Second Annual Virtual ESG Investor Event on Friday, October 28, 2022

Illumina announced that it will host its second annual virtual Environment, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) focused investor event at 9:30 am Pacific Time (12:30 pm Eastern Time), Friday, October 28, 2022.

Energy

Duke Energy's North Carolina Charger Prep Credit Program Reduces Cost To Install EV Chargers in Homes, Businesses

Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) is helping defray the cost of electrical upgrades for customers in North Carolina who want to install electric vehicle (EV) chargers at their home or business.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

KKR: The Power To Change

Ken Mehlman, Partner, Global Head of Public Affairs & Co-Head of KKR Global Impact, recently spoke with CNBC’s Leslie Picker at CNBC’s ESG Impact conference.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Conservation Fund: Finding Sustainable Solutions That Balance Economic and Environmental Outcomes

Since 1985, The Conservation Fund has worked to find sustainable solutions that balance economic and environmental outcomes.

Diversity & Inclusion

Diversifying the Medtronic Sales Force

Advancing diversity in the sales team meant looking at not just gender and ethnic demographics, but also diverse backgrounds and experience.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Dentsu Recognized as a Global Good Company of the Year 2022

Dentsu Group Inc. today announced Dentsu International has won the Bronze Award for Global Good Company of the Year 2022 at a recently-held ceremony in London, UK.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Kimberly-Clark Celebrates 150 Years of Purpose-Led Innovation

Kimberly-Clark is marking the 150th anniversary of the company’s first product sold and celebrating its ongoing leadership in category-defining innovation that led the company to create

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Out & Equal Honors Medtronic PRIDE

The premier global organization advocating for LGBTQ+ workplace equality awarded Medtronic with its New Employee Resource Group (ERG) of the Year Award in recognition of the company’s bold efforts to create an inclusive environment.

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