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PNC Volunteers Bring Basic Financial Knowledge to New Volunteer Opportunity

May 27, 2025 4:25 PM ET

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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Education

Traditional Medicinals Launches Herbs for All To Expand Access to Herbal Wellness

Traditional Medicinals

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

A $9.6 Million Campaign To Make Chattahoochee Nature Center More Inviting

Georgia-Pacific Corporation

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Cocoa Market Turmoil: How Hershey Is Innovating Through Unprecedented Challenges

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Whole Planet Foundation: Brands That Fund Microcredit

Oct 11, 2023 12:55 PM ET

Whole Planet Foundation is proud to showcase top donating brands that support microentrepreneurs in our global communities through Whole Planet Foundation.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Transparency, Accountability, Commitment: Three Non-Negotiables for Responsible Business

Oct 11, 2023 11:55 AM ET

Businesses face rapidly growing, and often contradictory, expectations regarding their role in society. Alongside calls to do more to address deeply rooted societal issues are opposing voices telling companies to “stay in their lane.”

Education

First Book’s Data Governance Effort To Result in More Books for More Kids

Oct 11, 2023 11:45 AM ET

It’s safe to say that an organization founded on its dedication to children, equity in education and positive change-making should keep its priorities where they’re meant to be — on its mission. However, often regulations, requirements and general housekeeping gets in the way.

Research, Reports & Publications

Alkermes Proudly Announces Release of 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report

Oct 11, 2023 11:45 AM ET

Corporate responsibility is foundational to our business. We are proud to release our latest Corporate Responsibility Report, which details our progress in 2022 related to environmental sustainability, diversity, inclusion and belonging and ethical governance.

Innovation & Technology

Seattle University Leverages T-Mobile’s 5G Network for the Future of Learning

Oct 11, 2023 11:30 AM ET

Seattle University and T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS) are joining forces to help deliver Seattle University’s Connected Experience initiative which aims to improve digital equity for students, advance student success outcomes, increase operational efficiencies and drive innovation.

Sustainable Development Goals

Growing Dow’s Impact Through 2025 Sustainability Goals

Oct 11, 2023 11:25 AM ET

Our 10-year 2025 Sustainability Goals seek to enable the transition to a sustainable planet and society through science, innovation and collaboration.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Bringing Climate Resilience to Maine’s Blue Economy

Oct 11, 2023 11:00 AM ET

Maine, with nearly 3,400 miles of coastline and over 2,000 coastal islands, is inextricably tied to the sea. The Gulf of Maine has long supplied Mainers with both livelihoods and food but is one of the fastest warming bodies of water on the globe.

Energy

LyondellBasell and Lightsource bp Announce Renewable Energy Power Purchase Agreement

Oct 11, 2023 10:55 AM ET

LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) announced it signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) to secure 149 megawatts (MW) of renewable electricity capacity from Lightsource bp´s solar project in Spain.

Sustainable Development Goals

Scrutiny of the Voluntary Carbon Market Is Critical – But That’s No Excuse for Corporate Complacency

Oct 11, 2023 10:54 AM ET

In divided times, reaching consensus is difficult, but there’s no real question that pushing the pace and scale of climate action is a must to avoid the irreversible and catastrophic effects of future climate change.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Delivering More Than Energy for Our Community

Oct 11, 2023 10:45 AM ET

Pepco is proud to partner with more than 244 local non-profits in the District of Columbia and Maryland that open doors to career opportunities, healthy living, and access to renewable energy in our community.

Innovation & Technology

Baker Tilly Sparks Innovation Momentum with Cutting-Edge Lab and Empowering Development Program

Oct 11, 2023 10:00 AM ET

Leading advisory CPA firm Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) announces its state-of-the-art Innovation Lab and dynamic Innovation Ignite program.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Consumers Already Care About Sustainability, and Signs of Economic Recovery Could Shift Preferences Further

Oct 11, 2023 10:00 AM ET

Indicators suggest that the worst of the economic strain is behind us. And while this doesn’t mean consumers will enjoy unabated shopping sprees any time soon, it may hint that more people will consider factors beyond the price tag when selecting a brand.

Environment

15 Years of Reforesting and Recognizing Our Demand Response Customers

Oct 11, 2023 10:00 AM ET

For first-time demand response (DR) customers, the commitment to reduce energy usage during periods of peak demand is new, but still impactful. Their participation in the DR program helps to destress and modernize the power grid and contributes to reducing emissions.

Innovation & Technology

HARMAN Bolsters Its Automotive Cybersecurity Program With New Certification

Oct 11, 2023 9:45 AM ET

Coinciding with cybersecurity awareness month, HARMAN is taking the next step forward in reinforcing its credibility as a trusted cybersecurity partner across the global automotive industry. HARMAN announced that its cybersecurity management system has been audited in accordance

Health & Healthcare

14-Year-Old Named America’s Top Young Scientist for Development of Skin Cancer Treatment

Oct 11, 2023 9:15 AM ET

3M (@3M) and Discovery Education (@DiscoveryEd) named Heman Bekele, a 9th grader at W.T. Woodson High School in Annandale, Va., the winner of the 2023 3M Young Scientist Challenge, the nation’s premier middle school science competition.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

A Research-Based Addition to the CCO’s Toolkit on Purpose

Oct 11, 2023 9:05 AM ET

Purpose can be one of a company’s most significant investments.

Diversity & Inclusion

KeyBank Sponsors “On Our Block” Event to Help Financially-Excluded Communities Build Wealth

Oct 11, 2023 9:00 AM ET

KeyBank recently sponsored MoCaFi’s banking clinic pop-up “On Our Block” community event co-hosted by ThirdSpace Action Lab, Famicos Foundation, and Cleveland NAACP.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

CGF 2023 Year of Employee Well-Being Campaign: Highlighting CEO Commitment & Taking Stock

Oct 11, 2023 8:00 AM ET

For World Mental Health Day, The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) highlighted the progress of its 2023 #WellbeingAtWork campaign.

Energy

Cummins Plant in the UK Powers Up New Solar Installation To Reduce Carbon

Oct 10, 2023 4:40 PM ET

Global power technology leader Cummins Inc. has opened a new state-of-the-art solar array, the third largest company-owned solar installation within Cummins, to help power its engine plant in Daventry, United Kingdom.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Fifth Third Bank Named to Forbes Best Employers for Diversity 2023

Oct 10, 2023 4:05 PM ET

Fifth Third Bank, National Association, has been named to the Forbes list of Best Employers for Diversity 2023. This is the Bank’s fourth year being recognized with the honor presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CNH Industrial Announces Winner of Its Industrial Design Program at UPES Dehradun

Oct 10, 2023 4:00 PM ET

CNH Industrial recently announced the winners of India’s Industrial Design Program in partnership with UPES, a multidisciplinary university in Dehradun.

Health & Healthcare

Leidos Is Empowering Teenagers Through Mental Health Literacy

Oct 10, 2023 3:15 PM ET

Leidos and EVERFI from Blackbaud, an organization tackling social issues through education and technology, are empowering teenagers in Maryland and West Virginia with mental health literacy.

Education

Lenovo Powers New Learning Experiences for Children with Epilepsy

Oct 10, 2023 2:55 PM ET

Laptop donation for Epilepsy Classroom within Toronto’s SickKids Hospital boosts access to curriculum for students with epilepsy

Energy

Southern Power Acquires Solar Facilities in Texas and Wyoming as Part of Growing Renewable Fleet

Oct 10, 2023 2:50 PM ET

Southern Power, a leading U.S. wholesale energy provider and subsidiary of Southern Company, recently acquired two solar facilities, continuing the growth of the company's clean generating assets and increasing its overall portfolio to more than 2,740 MW of solar generation.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

American Airlines Customers Raise Record Total for Stand Up to Cancer Campaign

Oct 10, 2023 2:45 PM ET

Through this year’s annual fundraising campaign with Stand Up To Cancer® (SU2C), American Airlines raised nearly $4 million for innovative and life-saving cancer research, the most successful fundraising campaign the airline has contributed to since joining forces with SU2C.

Latest Campaigns

Coach Foundation | Dream It Real

To help break cycles of inequality, we empower the next generation to reach their full potential through higher education.
Responsible Business

We integrate responsible and sustainable practices in every aspect of our organization. Our products are created in ways that do not harm individuals...
Subaru Love Promise: Health

Subaru believes we all should have a chance to lead a healthy life. Through our partnership with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society® (LLS), Subaru and...
KeyBank: Responsible Banking

Everyone’s financial journey is different. We make intentional efforts to meet the individual needs of clients and communities through a diverse range...
KeyBank Foundation: Helping Communities Thrive through Education, Workforce Development, and Service

KeyBank Foundation helps build thriving communities by supporting organizations and programs that foster thriving students and a thriving workforce...
License to Operate

Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
License to Operate

Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
Sustainable Products and Innovation

Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
Corporate Social Responsibility

Gilead Sciences Corporate Social Responsibility
Corporate Social Responsibility

Whirlpool Corporation has several CSR partners including United Way, Habitat for Humanity International, Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Consulada...
People: Belonging

We have committed to making the next ten years the best yet for Bacardi, and part of that journey includes creating a unified global community of...
Diversity & Inclusion

Kimberly-Clark: Diversity & Inclusion
Enriching Women's Lives

60 years ago, Mary Kay Ash created an unparalleled opportunity for women to define their own successes and control their own futures. Her vision of...
SCS Consulting

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Drive for MPC

At Marathon Petroleum, our professional truck drivers share one common vision: no accidents, no injuries, and no harm to the environment. We’re proud...