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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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Energy

'Moving the Ball Forward' on Clean Energy, Climate Equity

The United Nations Climate Change Conference in Sharm el Sheikh, Egypt, known as COP27, has been marked by discord over topics such as the struggle to maintain a commitment to global warming limits.

Innovation & Technology

Illinois Electric Cooperative Selects Ericsson, XtremeLTE To Connect Underserved Rural Communities

Illinois Electric Cooperative (IEC), an Illinois-based electric service provider, has selected Ericsson, through its strategic partnership with XtremeLTE, to modernize networks in rural Pike County, Illinois.

Diversity & Inclusion

Part-Time Cashier to Store Manager: Wilbert Slowman Talks Navajo Heritage, Family and Career

Wilbert Slowman was born in Shiprock, New Mexico, a Navajo reservation named after a landmark rock formation that rises 1,583 feet above the earth. Wilbert and his family are proud to be Diné, which is how the Navajo people refer to themselves.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

Code Consultation Offers Opportunity To Shape the Future of Sustainability Solutions

ISEAL is updating its Code of Good Practice to drive more effective solutions to sustainability challenges.

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Education

TCS Dallas Welcomes Rep. Van Duyne and Area Guidance Counselors to Prepare Students for the Workforce of Tomorrow

On August 24th Tata Consultancy Services welcomed Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne and 25 local high school guidance counselors to the TCS Dallas, Texas location.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Arrow Electronics' Distribution Center in Venlo Drives Efficiency, Sustainability, and Employee Well-Being

Seated along the Dutch-German border, near the convergence of a network of seaports, airports and ground transportation, the Venlo district is one of Europe’s most important logistics hubs.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Small Business Saturday: Solutions and Support for Every Small Business

Focused events like Small Business Saturday help drive attention to the 30 million-plus small businesses in the U.S. But research demonstrates support is needed not just on one day, but throughout the year, year after year.

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Diversity & Inclusion

IP Women Come Together To Promote Diversity and Inclusion in the Forest Sector

Women’s Forest Congress brings a voice to women looking to address the biggest challenges facing forests and the forest sector, today and in the future.

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Environment

Benefits of Membrane Filtration Systems for Ambient WFI Production

The shift to membrane-based WFI production can significantly reduce utility use, shrink facility footprint requirements, and help meet corporate sustainability goals.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Green Collar Aspirations | Featuring Commentary by Acre's Paddy Balfour

With over three-quarters of the region’s youth looking to join the green economy, The EDGE Singapore explore what opportunities lie in sustainability and what skills are in demand.

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American Airlines' Fleet Renewal

A key way to reduce our jet fuel usage — and therefore our carbon footprint — is to replace older, less fuel-efficient aircraft with new, more efficient ones. Since 2013, American has invested more than $24 billion in modernizing our fleet.

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Health & Healthcare

10 Tips for Caring for the Family Caregiver

Supporting a loved one with a serious mental illness is important, but it is also critical for caregivers to make time to prioritize their own wellbeing.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Building a Home in the Heart of Outdoor Learning

Enbridge recently made a $150,000 Fueling Futures donation to Waubun-Ogema-White Earth School District as part of our commitment to help build vibrant and sustainable communities.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Kimberly-Clark Named to Seramount's Inclusion Index for Third Consecutive Year

Kimberly-Clark announced today that it was named to Seramount’s annual Inclusion Index for the third consecutive year. The index recognizes companies that are leading the way in creating diverse and inclusive work environments.

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Innovation & Technology

COP27: Sustainable Business Can Drive Economic Prosperity In Southern Africa

Regardless of a company’s geographical location, sustainability doesn’t automatically cancel out profits and growth.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Entergy Texas President and CEO Receives Award for Championing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

President and CEO of Entergy Texas Eliecer “Eli” Viamontes received the 2022 CEO of the Year award presented by the National Diversity Council.

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Events, Media & Communications

COP 27 in Egypt: The United States Is Back at the Table

The Top Stories in ESG this week are about the annual global climate meetings in Egypt – COP 27 (the Conference of Parties), convened by the United Nations.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Aligning Faith With Finances: A Personal Journey

I stumbled across others in the asset management industry who were trying to express their values through their investments and who were perhaps a little further along the journey of pursuing their faith through the practice of investing.

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Environment

COP 27 Agreement Rightfully Calls for Assistance for the Smallest and Poorest Nations but Misses Opportunities To Reaffirm 1.5C Limit

As the United Nations Climate Change Conference of Parties (COP 27) ends, Ceres CEO and President Mindy Lubber reacts to the final agreement:

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Health & Healthcare

Addressing the Shortage of Genetic Counselors With Software

Nearly everyone is a carrier for some kind of genetic disorder. (Probably even you.) Being a carrier means you inherited an abnormal copy of a gene from one parent, but you show no symptoms because you got a normal copy of that gene from your other parent.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Southwire 2021 Sustainability Report: Materials, Recycling & Circular Economy

As a materials-intensive business, significant opportunities exist to minimize the resources we consume, reduce the waste and scrap we generate, recycle valuable materials to preserve critical resources, keep costs down and effectively manage our waste-related risks.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Laying the Foundation: A Look Back at the 2021 Southern Nevada Youth Homelessness Summit

On November 17, Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth (NPHY) and Sands will co-present the 2022 Southern Nevada Youth Homelessness Summit at The Smith Center for the Performing Arts in Las Vegas.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Del Monte Foods and Alliance for a Healthier Generation Nourish the Well-Being of Youth and Communities This Holiday Season

This holiday season, Del Monte Foods, Inc. and Alliance for a Healthier Generation are advancing their joint initiative “Nourishing Families by Nourishing Schools” to support the well-being of youth and communities across the U.S.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

PNC Helps a Medical Practice Grow to Impact the Community

After serving nearly three decades in the U.S. military –including multiple combat deployments and earning the Bronze Star in Iraq – Dr. Christian Macedonia decided to put down roots in Lancaster, Pennsylvania in 2014.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Engaging Employees at the Intersection of Purpose and Philanthropy

Can companies with mature purpose-centered businesses leverage corporate foundations and philanthropy as part of that purpose-oriented mentality?

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