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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

T-Mobile’s Network and Teams Ready for Hurricane Francine

Ahead of Hurricane Francine making landfall in Louisiana later today, T-Mobile has activated its emergency plans to help keep customers, communities, first responders and others connected through expected heavy rains, flooding and hurricane-force winds.

Environment

Unlocking the Value of Nature: The Role of TNFD in Corporate Strategy

Learn how the TNFD framework aims to enhance transparency around nature-related financial risks and opportunities and help organizations incorporate these risks and opportunities into strategic planning, risk management, and asset allocation decision-making.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

‘We Have a Vested Interest in Helping Communities Grow’

Leroy Abrahams, head of Community Engagement at Regions, welcomed the attendees of the third annual Regions Bank CDFI Convening by outlining shared priorities for the leaders in the room.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Boehringer Ingelheim Holds Annual Convention To Drive Collaboration for Social Impact

Tackling healthcare disparities require collective action. Making More Health Together is an annual convention which connects changemakers to drive collaborations for more social impact. Join us this year in person in Ingelheim, Germany or virtually on October 9 -10, 2024.

Diversity & Inclusion

Embracing Every Opportunity: Meet Jolie Gayles

I am Jolie Gayles, a Technical Program Manager here at GoDaddy. I began my professional journey with GoDaddy in 2006, during which I was also pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Arizona State University.

Research, Reports & Publications

Viatris 2023 Sustainability Report: Advocating for Patients

With people at the heart of our mission, Viatris is committed to representing and capturing the diverse voices of patients and caregivers and joining together for advocacy.

Diversity & Inclusion

Saint-Gobain Video Series: empowHERed: Jessica Rosencrans, Worcester, MA

Sustainability Engineer Jessica Rosencrans wanted to create positive change in the environment since she was 10 years old, and now she's making a big impact by spearheading sustainability efforts at our Ceramics plant in Worcester!

Energy

Carnival Corporation Lights the Way for Solar Energy at Port of Barcelona

Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world’s largest cruise company, today announced solar panel installations are underway for two of its Port of Barcelona cruise terminals.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Meet the U.S. Bank Employee Taking On ‘The World’s Toughest Row’

After the youngest of Jo Murray’s two sons left home, she decided to embrace the new chapter in her life and embark on a new adventure – one that will involve rowing some 3,000 miles across the open ocean from the Canary Islands off the Coast of North Africa to the West Indies.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Sunlight® Laundry Detergent Supports Expansion of Free Laundry Access Program To Help Canadians in Need

As part of its Helping Canadians Shine™ initiative, Sunlight® laundry detergent, a Henkel brand, is proud to announce that it is supporting expansion of Free Laundry Access, a charity that helps Canadians in need access laundry services.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Eastman Tritan Offers McDonald’s Collector’s Meal Cups Infinite Reusability

Have you been fortunate enough to see the new McDonald's Collector's Meal cups that launched earlier this month?

Environment

Principal Financial Group 2023 Sustainability Report: Improving Operational Environmental Performance

We remain committed to integrating responsible energy, water, and waste management practices into our business operations through efficient and sustainable solutions and improvements.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Regency Centers Supports National Suicide Prevention Month

Since 2023, Regency Centers and ten of our industry peers have partnered with 988 Lifeline, Vibrant Emotional Health & Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to install "Signs of HOPE” across 1,600 shopping centers.

Health & Healthcare

Helping End HIV - Gilead Sciences

Each scientific discovery gets us one step closer to our shared goal of ending the HIV epidemic. As a leader in HIV treatment and prevention, we’ll continue to build on our legacy and create innovative solutions to address the diverse needs of all people affected by HIV.

Research, Reports & Publications

Putting Health at the Center of Sustainability: Abbott Reports on Progress in Expanding Health Access, Broader 2030 Plan Performance

Abbott's 2023 Global Sustainability Report tracks progress towards the global healthcare company’s 2030 Sustainability Plan goals to deliver strong sustainability performance across its operations.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

$250,000 Investment by the KeyBank Foundation to Support United Way of Central New York’s Thrive at Work Financial Education & Resource Program

KeyBank Foundation is investing $250,000 in the United Way of Central New York’s Thrive at Work Program. This new, innovative initiative is meant to help individuals who are employed but face challenges meeting basic financial needs due to limited access to financial resources.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Jonah Smith – Vice President, Environmental Social Governance Strategy and Programs at IBM

Jonah Smith is on The Sustainable Nation Podcast - Interviews with Global Leaders in Sustainability. "The time is yesterday in terms of how we need to act on this stuff. We all need to do our part. So it really excites me. That's why I'm at IBM."

Health & Healthcare

Baker Tilly’s Healthy Outcomes Podcast: Rating Agency Perspectives Related to Healthcare Systems

On this episode of Healthy Outcomes, host Mark Ross interviews Kevin Holloran, Senior Director at Fitch Ratings, an international credit rating agency based out of New York and London.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Duke Energy Foundation Provides $200,000 in Grants To Bolster Florida’s Vibrant Economy

The Duke Energy Foundation is investing $200,000 in grants to support 15 economic development organizations working to attract business to the state and bolster Florida’s vibrant economy.

Environment

Where Sponge Cities and Backyards Meet - with ScottsMiracle-Gro

There are endless possibilities to what a lawn can be, and we believe that caring for it responsibly is essential. Expanding beyond the backyard, the definition of what a modern city can be is also changing.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

LPGA Pro Muni “Lily” He Joins Sands as a Champion Ambassador

Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) announced that LPGA Tour pro Muni “Lily” He is the company’s newest champion ambassador.

Innovation & Technology

Ground-Breaking 3M Invention Helps Propel Record-Setting Solar Adventure Across the US

Will Jones had a major problem.

His solar-powered car broke down in the middle of the desert as the air temperature reached 119 degrees and the nearest gas station was more than 50 miles away.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Culture of Impact

Trane Technologies' Chief Human Resources Officer Mairéad Magner shares how our culture of impact drives growth for our people, our company and our communities.

Education

IMAGINE a World Where Girls Decide

Globally, around 13 million girls under the age of 20 give birth annually. Child marriage is linked with early pregnancy and birth, especially in the developing world where 90% of adolescent pregnancies happen in girls that are already married.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

LyondellBasell Tackles End-of-Life Challenges in Durable Goods by Investing in a New Recycling Center in Germany

This sophisticated recycling center is transforming plastic waste into high-quality feedstock for high-performance materials, supporting the circular economy and contributing to industry sustainability goals.

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