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Energy

Chemours and the University of Delaware Unveil the Center for Clean Hydrogen

The Chemours Company (“Chemours”) (NYSE: CC), a global chemistry company, recently celebrated the announcement of the Clean Hydrogen Partnership co-developed with the University of Delaware, and the unveiling of the Center for Clean Hydrogen.

Innovation & Technology

ekō Solutions Expands Product Offerings to Meet On Going Rescue and Recreational Housing Demands

ekō Solutions expands product offerings to include an agile Park Model line of container homes on wheels.

Education

TCS Presents the October goIT Monthly Challenge for Mental Health

For this month's goIT Monthly Challenge, TCS has partnered with GE Power and The Jed Foundation (JED) to challenge students around the world to create a digital innovation that works to ensure healthy lives and well-being for all ages.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Solidia Technologies Pivots to Commercialization With Headquarter Move to San Antonio

Solidia Technologies Pivots to Commercialization with Headquarter Move to San Antonio

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

With Tools and Training From Regions, North Carolina Teens Retreat From No Challenge

Regions Bank associates recently delivered financial education for EYE Retreat campers discussing that independence aspect. The connection occurred thanks to Juan Pablo Ceballos Garcia, of Regions’ Northpark branch, where Chase is a customer.

Innovation & Technology

Business Spotlight: Sweet Success

Before the pandemic, Karen was one of 15,000 Colombian microentrepreneurs who participated in the Ovante interactive training program. Ovante users build healthy financial behaviors and the resiliency to plan for a better future.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Bath & Body Works Joins Time To Vote Pledge

Bath & Body Works joins the Time To Vote pledge and will delay the opening of its stores by two hours this Election Day, Nov. 8, to give every associate the opportunity to vote.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Dow Is Named One of the Best Workplaces in Manufacturing & Production™ in 2022 by Great Place to Work® and Fortune

Great Place to Work® and Fortune magazine have honored Dow as one of the 2022 Best Workplaces in Manufacturing & Production™.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

American Airlines Raises Nearly $2.5 Million for Lifesaving Cancer Research

Through its annual fundraising campaign with Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C), American Airlines raises nearly $2.5 million for innovative and life-saving cancer research.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Carol Surface Named World's Top Chief Human Resources Officer

Medtronic Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer Carol Surface is the top CHRO in the world for 2022, according to N2 Growth, a global executive search and leadership advisory firm.

Events, Media & Communications

ESG Talk: Social's Role in ESG: People, Purpose, and Profitability Ft. Beth Wood, Principal Financial Group

This week, host Mandi McReynolds is joined by Beth Wood, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at Principal Financial Group® and the chair of the Principal ESG Task Force.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Olympic Legacy Entities Reiterate Their Commitment to Building a Better World Through Sport for the Next Generation

Olympic legacy entities gathered at the Seoul Olympic Legacy Forum to collaborate and share best practices aimed at furthering key Olympic Games legacy programmes.

Health & Healthcare

Direct Relief, Amgen and C/Can Team Up To Improve Access to Breast Cancer Diagnostics and Treatment in Paraguay

"Our initiative with C/Can and Direct Relief can bring much-needed medicines to people suffering with cancer," said Dr. Victoria Elegant, Global Lead, Access to Healthcare, at Amgen.

Health & Healthcare

Reducing the Impact of COVID-19 in Underserved Communities in Illinois

With Q4HE’s support, FCHC is partnering with the faith-based community to expand awareness and education related to COVID-19 testing and vaccination.

Diversity & Inclusion

D&I Weekly News Round Up: Work-Life, Representation and More

Today we are talking about NASA’s DEIA strategic plan, the benefits of work-life support programs, two major marathons including non-binary category, and reactions to the new “The Little Mermaid” trailer.

Diversity & Inclusion

NortonLifeLock Employees Get Involved in the Out & Equal Workplace Summit

October is LGBTQ+ History Month, which shines a light on the milestones and individuals who have led the global movement for equality. This week, NortonLifeLock will be volunteering at & sending virtual attendees to the Out & Equal Workplace Summit.

Diversity & Inclusion

A Firsthand Look at PNC's Inaugural Unidos Hispanic/Latino Leaders Forum

In mid-September, on the cusp of Hispanic Heritage Month, I attended the inaugural PNC Unidos Hispanic and Latino Leaders Forum in Miami, Fla.

Events, Media & Communications

Courtney Van Tassell Joins Antea Group as Senior Consultant

Antea Group is excited to announce that Courtney Van Tassell has recently joined as a Senior Consultant. Courtney has over 18 years of consulting experience and specializes in the areas of Mergers & Acquisitions and Transactional due diligence.

Education

Southern Company Provides Scholarship to Upcoming HBCU Student

Southern Company, Propel, Disney and the HBCU Week Foundation announced Djahnel Reid of Orlando, Fla. as the recipient of a $50,000 Propel Student Impact Scholarship on Friday.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

ESG Trendsetters: Itron

As a leader in ESG, Itron is helping cities and utilities better manage energy and water. ESG is embedded into Itron’s corporate culture and provides an inspirational model for scalable impact. Hear from Gianella on how he and the Itron team continue to set the trend.

Diversity & Inclusion

4 Organizations Changing the Gaming World for Good

Philanthropic organizations and nonprofits are increasingly looking to gamers to boost engagement and raise awareness about their causes.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Karla Robertson, Pentair General Counsel, Secretary and Chief Social Responsibility Officer, Named “Innovative Leader” by Corporate Counsel Magazine

Karla Robertson, EVP, General Counsel, Secretary and Chief Social Responsibility Officer at Pentair, was recognized by Corporate Counsel at its 2022 Women, Influence and Power in Law Awards honoring top women lawyers who have made a remarkable difference in the legal profession.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Tapestry's David L. Casey Named One of Savoy Magazine's 2022 Most Influential Black Executives in Corporate America

Congratulations to David L. Casey on being named one of Savoy Magazine’s 2022 Most Influential Black Executives in Corporate America!

Diversity & Inclusion

Gilead Foundation Awards $20 Million to Organizations Working to Advance Health Through Education Equity

Gilead Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: GILD) recently announced that the Gilead Foundation’s Creating Possible Fund™ will provide a total of $20 million to 13 inaugural grantees.

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