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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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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Own Your Financial Future | Let’s Make Financial Success a New Family Tradition

As you begin your journey toward a family of your own, you may be thinking about how to set new family traditions that build financial confidence and prosperity.

Environment

Paris 2024: More Sustainable, More Useful, More Responsible

The Games are the first to be fully aligned with the International Olympic Committee (IOC)’s strategic roadmap, Olympic Agenda 2020, with sustainability and legacy driving every aspect of their planning and delivery.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

MilliporeSigma’s Curiosity Cube Reaches Mid-Tour Milestone, Igniting STEM Passion in Thousands of Students

The 2024 Curiosity Cube tours conducted by the Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, officially hit their halfway point in igniting a passion for science with students at 120 events across 95 communities in North America and Europe.

Environment

How the Paris Olympics Highlighted Critical EHS Issues

The 2024 Paris Olympics have been hot. While the heat has not, thus far, shattered any records, it has brought attention to two EHS issues at the center of this year’s Olympics: Indoor air quality and water safety.

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Innovation & Technology

Cummins Jamestown Engine Plant Celebrates 50 Years of Innovation and Excellence

Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI), a global power technology leader, is proud to announce the 50th anniversary of its Jamestown Engine Plant (JEP). This milestone marks half a century of cutting-edge engineering, dedicated workforce and commitment to community and sustainability.

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Sustainable Development Goals

Mastercard’s Commitment to Inclusive Growth & Sustainable Development | ESG Decoded Podcast #145

Join host Amanda Hsieh as she welcomes Shamina Singh, Founder and President of the Center for Inclusive Growth at Mastercard.

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Events, Media & Communications

Going for the E-S-Gold: Home of the Paris Agreement Hosts the Olympics

With global attention focused on Paris for the 2024 Summer Olympics (officially the Games of the XXXIII Olympiad), the event organizers have used the opportunity to highlight efforts to make the games more sustainable.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Changing Customers’ Lives: Meet Kayla McKenna

My name is Kayla. I met my husband in high school and we have been together for fourteen years! We have three kids that aren’t so little anymore: Dylan (21), Kayden (18) and Eliana (14).

Diversity & Inclusion

New Series ‘Culture Capital’ Highlights Diverse Entrepreneurs on Black Experience on Xfinity

Launched in 2021, Black Experience on Xfinity features the ultimate in Black storytelling from Black programming partners and film studios and has released a variety of original documentaries, like Culture Capital, showcasing diverse talent and content creators.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

3M’s Thinsulate and Scotchgard Helped Protect Racers in “World’s Highest Marathon” on Mt. Everest

Running a marathon is an impressive feat on any terrain, but the challenge of taking on 26.2 miles (42.6 kilometers) is even greater when set against the backdrop of the world’s tallest mountain – Mt. Everest.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Nasdaq 2023 Sustainability Report: Supporting the Investment Community

The Nasdaq-100 ESG Index (NDXESG) introduced in June 2021 measures the performance of the companies in the Nasdaq-100 Index that meet specific ESG criteria. Companies are evaluated and weighted on the basis of their business activities, controversies and ESG Risk Ratings.

Research, Reports & Publications

What Do Georgians Think About Composting? New Research From UGA

Are Georgians interested in composting more at home, or participating in municipal or private composting programs? New research conducted by the University of Georgia seeks to understand current attitudes and how we can inspire more Georgia families to give it a try.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Open Enrollment Is an Important Time of Year! Let’s Get It Right. Together.

If you are sunsetting old plans and need help with getting enrollments ready for the open enrollment period, Baker Tilly professionals are on hand to guide your team through this work, or even better, do it for you!

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Innovation & Technology

Schneider Electric: Going for Gold in Home Energy Management

This year’s summer of sport is well underway, and soon some of the best athletes from around the world will push the boundaries of what’s possible after months and years of training.

Trellis Group

Events, Media & Communications

VERGE 24: Deploying Climate Tech at Scale

San Jose, California will become the center of gravity for climate tech professionals as VERGE 24 unfolds from October 29-31, 2024.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Entergy Arkansas Partnerships Providing Back-to-School Necessities

The start of the new school year is just around the corner, and Entergy Arkansas hopes to help students start off on the right foot.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Strength in Numbers: Paramount’s 6th Annual Intern Community Day

On July 24th 178 Paramount interns and team captains took part in Paramount's 6th annual Intern Community Day – a day focused on interns participating in Paramount’s tradition of giving back to the community and immersing themselves in the company culture.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Sofidel: “Visionary” Entrepreneurs and Managers

There are many entrepreneurs and managers whose sensibilities or insights have contributed significantly to guiding the evolution of corporate culture.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Stuart Weitzman Announces Bold Movers Grant Recipients in Partnership With Vital Voices

As part of Tapestry's house of brands, Stuart Weitzman is committed to driving change on pressing global social issues. For 30 years, the brand has been celebrating the strength of women, seeking to inspire their confidence and empower them to be bold.

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Education

Verizon Innovative Learning Brings Esports to Classrooms for Back to School

As teachers and students prepare to return to classrooms this Fall, Verizon is furthering its commitment to powering tomorrow’s leaders and ensuring all students have an opportunity to succeed through its award-winning initiative, Verizon Innovative Learning.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Northern Trust’s North America Intern Program Recognized in the Top 100 Internship Programs

On this National Intern Day we would like to thank all of our great interns, past and present, for helping us make this a top 100 intern program.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

American Airlines Education Foundation Is Fueling Dreams With Its Annual Scholarship Award

The American Airlines Education Foundation is dedicated to supporting the educational aspirations of dependents of the airline’s team members. This year, the Education Foundation provided nearly $1 million in financial assistance to 336 students.

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Education

Abbott Scholars Ready To Join the Fight Against Diabetes

“My mom had diabetes for the longest time. I didn’t know,” Harry Ma begins.

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Energy

City of Arvin, California and Veolia North America Break Ground on Innovative Solar Energy Installation

The City of Arvin, California and Veolia North America broke ground on a new solar energy installation that will meet all the power needs of the city’s wastewater treatment plant and eliminate its greenhouse gas emissions from power generation.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Comcast NBCUniversal and Team USA Athletes Honor the American Flag Ahead of the Olympic and Paralympic Games

As we gear up for the Olympic and Paralympic Games Paris 2024, Comcast NBCUniversal is raising the American flag in communities nationwide through a heartfelt initiative known as Operation Old Glory.

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