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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement | Verizon

Entrepreneur Expands Her Thriving Tax Firm With Digital Innovation

Helen Mathis taught accounting as a vocational instructor for 30 years before facing a career-defining moment: The school where she worked closed and Mathis knew she needed a new plan

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

FedEx and EIT Climate-KIC Propel Sustainable Mobility Initiatives in European Cities

In 2022, FedEx supported the EIT Climate-KIC Sustainable Cities Climate Impact Challenge to launch climate-friendly transportation projects in European cities.

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Environment

Getting Started With the New European Regulation to Mitigate Deforestation

Forests are rapidly disappearing around the world, with deforestation and forest degradation currently posing the biggest threats to the world’s woodlands.

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Education

Home Run for Weather Safety: Weather Day at Nationals Park

Pepco recently sponsored more than 100 students from Hendley Elementary School to attend Weather Day at Nationals Park. The event presented by NBC-4 and Telemundo-44 meteorologists teaches kids about the weather and safety!

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Social Impact & Volunteering

PNC Summer Interns Build More Than Knowledge

Nearly 500 summer interns, representing 166 colleges and universities, recently kicked off a 10-week Summer Internship Program at PNC with a two-day summit at the Pittsburgh Playhouse in downtown Pittsburgh.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

The Home Depot Foundation Invests $9 Million To Provide Housing for More Than 3,400 Veterans Battling Homelessness

The Home Depot Foundation is investing $9 million to provide housing solutions for over 3,400 veterans battling homelessness. This funding will support the construction of more than 300 new housing units and the repair of nearly 200 additional units.

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Energy

Grid Modernization Is Integrating Multiple Industries

Change may be a constant in any industry, but the grid and energy industries are experiencing a revolutionary change they have never seen.

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Education

New Standards Aligned Content, Lessons, and Upgraded Teacher Resources Headline Back-to-School Enhancements of Discovery Education’s Award-Winning Solutions

Global edtech leader Discovery Education today unveiled a host of enhancements to its award-winning digital solutions that will help school systems everywhere support teachers as they ignite student curiosity, drive deeper engagement, and propel higher student achievement.

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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

The SSCI Collaborates With BRCGS To Drive Responsible Procurement Conversations in China

The Consumer Goods Forum's Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) collaborates with BRCGS to promote responsible procurement in China. At a key event in Shanghai, stakeholders discussed the BRCGS ETRS Standard, transparency in supply chains, and ethical trade.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Jesse Tree Receives $300,000 Grant From KeyBank To Support Treasure Valley Citizens Facing Eviction

KeyBank awarded a $300,000 grant to Jesse Tree to support the organization in reducing eviction and boosting health and housing resources for low-income Treasure Valley families.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

T-Mobile’s Hometown Grants Give Back to 300 Communities Across 47 States

The Un-carrier is painting even more towns magenta. T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) unveiled its latest 25 Hometown Grant recipients, tallying up to 300 communities across 47 states, including, for the first time, Rhode Island.

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Innovation & Technology

Henkel Launches New Program To Enhance Sustainability in the Heavy Vehicle and Equipment Sector

Henkel is committed to elevating awareness among agriculture and construction vehicle and equipment (heavy vehicle and equipment) designers, manufacturers, and tier suppliers about the role advanced materials can play in enabling sustainability across the value chain.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Franklin Templeton Issues Annual Corporate Social Responsibility Report

Franklin Templeton has released its annual Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report that addresses its approach to responsible corporate citizenship and outlines its efforts and accomplishments as it looks toward a better future for clients, shareholders and employees.

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Environment

Coastal Conservation Association Florida, Duke Energy and Others Continue Indian River Lagoon Billion Clam Initiative

The Billion Clam Initiative focuses on revitalizing and preserving the delicate ecosystem in the IRL by using state-of-the-art technology to systematically distribute clams on a large-scale basis.

Diversity & Inclusion

IOC Refugee Olympic Team To Represent More Than 100 Million Displaced People at the Olympic Games Paris 2024

Thirty-six athletes from 11 different countries, hosted by 15 National Olympic Committees (NOCs) and competing across 12 sports were named today as members of the IOC Refugee Olympic Team for Paris 2024.

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Health & Healthcare

Resources for Families Coping With Substance Use Disorders

Currently, there are nearly 49 million Americans living with a substance use disorder in the U.S. Data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reveals there were more than 107,543 U.S. drug-related deaths last year.

Diversity & Inclusion

Ally Is a Verb

It’s June, that time of year when many of us don our rainbow flag t-shirts, stake out prime spots at local Pride parades, and select the perfect tracks for our Pride party playlists. It’s also a time to remember that Pride is much more than parties and rainbows.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Rayonier Sustainability Report: Employee Recruitment and Retention

Rayonier strives to be the preferred employer in the forestry sector. We recognize that without a strong and enduring workforce, operating within an inclusive and supportive culture, our company cannot sustain its success.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Saint-Gobain Video Series: empowHERed: Cindy Madsen, Shakopee, MN

Across North America, women at Saint-Gobain take the lead in Making The World A Better Home. They are manufacturers, innovators, scientists, engineers, and executives, all playing a vital role in shaping our industry.

Diversity & Inclusion

Comcast NBCUniversal Celebrates Pride 2024

This Pride Month, we’re celebrating how Universal Truths both bring and keep us together through our best-in-class content destinations and partnerships with LGBTQ- led and serving nonprofits who are advancing digital equity for all.

Diversity & Inclusion

Pride House Paris 2024: A Legacy for More Inclusive Sport

Pride House Paris 2024 will be a place full of life and celebration during the Olympic and Paralympic Games this summer at the Péniche Rosa Bonheur on the Seine.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Direct Relief Announces Appointment of Three Directors to Board

Direct Relief today announced the appointment of three new members to the organization’s Board of Directors, each bringing extensive business and nonprofit expertise to support the organization’s growing humanitarian efforts.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

How Conflict Disrupts Communities and Drives Humanitarian Crises

It’s vital that we continue this lifesaving work in the most challenging and complex conflict zones around the world.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

Driving Sustainable Change: Our Role in the PEF Initiative

In this latest blog written by Jeremy Lardeau, Senior VP, Higg Index at Cascale, the pivotal role of Cascale in supporting the development of the Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) Category Rules (PEFCR) for apparel and footwear is explored.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

GRI CEO to Step Down at Year End

GRI today announces that, after seven years of working in a range of roles with GRI, Eelco van der Enden has elected to step down at the end of his current three-year fixed term contract as CEO.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Albertsons African American Leadership Council Commemorates Juneteenth

Albertsons African American Leadership Council (AAALC) ARG did this year by participating in different events in Dallas, TX, that commemorated the historical and cultural significance of the day and the resilience and contributions of the African American community.

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