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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

U.S. Bank Foundation Opportunity Fund Helps Expand Access to Homeownership

For many individuals and families, homeownership is the key to building household wealth that can be passed down to future generations. That’s why creating equitable access to homeownership programs is a cornerstone of the U.S. Bank Foundation* Opportunity Fund**.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Small Businesses. Big Results. Regions Bank Is Helping South Florida Entrepreneurs – at No Cost

Small-business owners in South Florida have an incredible opportunity to grow their companies by applying for a tuition-free business development program Regions Bank is bringing to Miami for the first time in the program’s history.

Environment

VIDEO: NPF x Subaru: Diverting Waste, Protecting Parks

For more information, visit: https://www.nationalparks.org/about-foundation/partnerships/corporate-partnerships/subaru.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Subaru Loves to Care® Initiative Continues With $30,000 Donation to the Cooper Foundation Helping Camden-Based Patients for Third Year in a Row

In a commitment to furthering its partnership with Cooper University Health Care and bolstering essential services for the Camden community, Subaru of America, Inc., has announced its continued support of $30,000 for durable medical equipment and transportation services

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

MetLife 2023 Sustainability Report: Demonstrating Employee Care

MetLife’s commitment to building confident futures energizes colleagues and creates an environment in which everyone feels like they belong and can thrive.

Environment

Partnering for a Cleaner Port of Long Beach

The Port of Long Beach, California, is collaborating with a tenant on a 24/7 approach to collecting debris in the water.

Education

University of Houston Students Lighting a Bright Path to the Future

In August 2023, the Baker Hughes Foundation awarded a $100,000 grant to the University of Houston Energy Transition Institute (ETI) to support environmental justice research and workforce development programs.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Here for Good: Merck’s Steadfast Commitment to Health Equity

For Priya Agrawal, health equity has been a lifelong concern and a guiding principle in the work she’s done across industries.

Diversity & Inclusion

CNH Brand New Holland Delivers 10 Pink Tractors in Honor of Women in Forestry

New Holland, a brand of CNH, has honored the work of women in forestry in Brazil by delivering not just one but 10 pink tractors.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Importance of Transformational Logistics for Defense Operations

Drawing parallels between the extraordinary logistics of the Normandy campaign and our current operations, Leidos continues to support defence and other government customers across the UK, U.S., and Australian markets.

Research, Reports & Publications

Nasdaq Executive Report: The ROI of ESG & Sustainability Software

Nasdaq surveyed 150 sustainability, finance, and legal executives to understand how organizations are using ESG and sustainability data management and reporting software.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Every Day, Migrants Face Deadly Threats in Central America.

Migration throughout Central America has soared in the last five years. Here are the stories of four migrants who stopped in Honduras.

Research, Reports & Publications

4 Key CSR Practices That Emerge From the Civic 50 2024 Report

Points of Light, a nonpartisan, global nonprofit organization that inspires, equips and mobilizes millions of people to act that changes the world, today released The Civic 50 2024 Honoree Insights and Benchmarking Report.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Henkel Named as a 2024 Best Place To Work for Disability Inclusion by Disability:IN and the American Association of People With Disabilities

Henkel has been recognized as a top-scoring business on the Disability Equality Index®, a joint initiative of Disability:IN and The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD), with a score of 90.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Complimentary Webinar: Demonstrate Leadership in Water Stewardship Through Certification

Join SCS Global Services for a complimentary webinar on July 17th: Demonstrate Water Stewardship Through Certification

Diversity & Inclusion

Medtronic Recognized for Disability Inclusion in U.S., U.K.

For the seventh consecutive year in the U.S., and for the first time in the U.K., Medtronic is recognized as a “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion” by Disability:IN and the American Association of People with Disabilities

Environment

Introducing BIER’s 2024 Water Circularity Playbook: A Guide to Implementing Circular Water Solutions

The Beverage Industry Environmental Roundtable (BIER) is proud to announce the release of the BIER Water Circularity Playbook, a comprehensive guide designed to help organizations prioritize water risks and implement effective circular water solutions.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Q&A With International Paper’s CSO on the Journey So Far and Vision 2030

Celebrating a decade with our company, Sophie Beckham is vice president and chief sustainability officer at International Paper, where she works across the enterprise to advance sustainability strategy development and the company’s Vision 2030 goal implementation.

Research, Reports & Publications

Cummins 2023-2024 Sustainability Progress Report: Sustainability at Cummins

Sustainability is not new to Cummins. For several decades, both sustainability and efforts related to environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues have been critical elements of the company’s long-term business and growth strategies.

Energy

A New Star in the Energy Constellation

In many Indigenous cultures, the number seven symbolizes completeness and unity. To Enbridge and six First Nation and Metis communities in Saskatchewan, it’s now imbued with a new meaning.

Diversity & Inclusion

Wesco Named “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion”

Wesco is proud to have received a score of 100 on the Disability Equality Index® and to be recognized as a “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion.” Launched in 2015 as a joint initiative of Disability:IN and The American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD).

Events, Media & Communications

Moving Freight in the Skies, With Plusses and Minuses

In the skies above us millions of pounds of air freight are on the move today, to near and far destinations.

Diversity & Inclusion

Photographing Local Businesses: Meet Thomas Allison

On this episode of Outtakes, we chat with Thomas Allison. Prior to joining our Photography team full-time, Thomas worked as a Freelance Photographer shooting local businesses in Austin, Texas.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Fifth Third Again Receives Top Score on Disability Equality Index

For the fourth consecutive year, Fifth Third Bank has received a top score of 100 on the Disability Equality Index ®, the leading independent, third-party resource for the annual benchmarking of corporate disability inclusion policies and programs.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Award-Winning Excellence: HARMAN's Success in Quality and Delivery

At HARMAN, our unwavering commitment to quality and delivery ensures we consistently meet the high expectations of our customers, partners, and employees. This dedication has been recognized through numerous awards from our Automotive customers.

Latest Campaigns

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