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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement | Verizon

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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Health & Healthcare

Reducing the Impact of COVID-19 in Underserved Communities in Illinois

With Q4HE’s support, FCHC is partnering with the faith-based community to expand awareness and education related to COVID-19 testing and vaccination.

Diversity & Inclusion

D&I Weekly News Round Up: Work-Life, Representation and More

Today we are talking about NASA’s DEIA strategic plan, the benefits of work-life support programs, two major marathons including non-binary category, and reactions to the new “The Little Mermaid” trailer.

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Diversity & Inclusion

NortonLifeLock Employees Get Involved in the Out & Equal Workplace Summit

October is LGBTQ+ History Month, which shines a light on the milestones and individuals who have led the global movement for equality. This week, NortonLifeLock will be volunteering at & sending virtual attendees to the Out & Equal Workplace Summit.

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Diversity & Inclusion

A Firsthand Look at PNC's Inaugural Unidos Hispanic/Latino Leaders Forum

In mid-September, on the cusp of Hispanic Heritage Month, I attended the inaugural PNC Unidos Hispanic and Latino Leaders Forum in Miami, Fla.

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Events, Media & Communications

Courtney Van Tassell Joins Antea Group as Senior Consultant

Antea Group is excited to announce that Courtney Van Tassell has recently joined as a Senior Consultant. Courtney has over 18 years of consulting experience and specializes in the areas of Mergers & Acquisitions and Transactional due diligence.

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Education

Southern Company Provides Scholarship to Upcoming HBCU Student

Southern Company, Propel, Disney and the HBCU Week Foundation announced Djahnel Reid of Orlando, Fla. as the recipient of a $50,000 Propel Student Impact Scholarship on Friday.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

ESG Trendsetters: Itron

As a leader in ESG, Itron is helping cities and utilities better manage energy and water. ESG is embedded into Itron’s corporate culture and provides an inspirational model for scalable impact. Hear from Gianella on how he and the Itron team continue to set the trend.

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Diversity & Inclusion

4 Organizations Changing the Gaming World for Good

Philanthropic organizations and nonprofits are increasingly looking to gamers to boost engagement and raise awareness about their causes.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Karla Robertson, Pentair General Counsel, Secretary and Chief Social Responsibility Officer, Named “Innovative Leader” by Corporate Counsel Magazine

Karla Robertson, EVP, General Counsel, Secretary and Chief Social Responsibility Officer at Pentair, was recognized by Corporate Counsel at its 2022 Women, Influence and Power in Law Awards honoring top women lawyers who have made a remarkable difference in the legal profession.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Tapestry's David L. Casey Named One of Savoy Magazine's 2022 Most Influential Black Executives in Corporate America

Congratulations to David L. Casey on being named one of Savoy Magazine’s 2022 Most Influential Black Executives in Corporate America!

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Diversity & Inclusion

Gilead Foundation Awards $20 Million to Organizations Working to Advance Health Through Education Equity

Gilead Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: GILD) recently announced that the Gilead Foundation’s Creating Possible Fund™ will provide a total of $20 million to 13 inaugural grantees.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

ESG and Measuring Social Impact With Purpose

If we can accurately measure our carbon footprint and greenhouse gas emissions why does it seem so difficult to accurately measure the S (social impact outcomes) in ESG?

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Social Impact & Volunteering

KABOOM! and PSEG Build Perth Amboy Kids Dream Playground

As part of a nationwide effort by KABOOM! to end play space inequity, PSEG employee volunteers constructed a kid-designed playground to ensure children have a safe, inclusive place to play. The project was designed to combat the reality that places to play are not available to every child, especially in underserved communities.

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Research, Reports & Publications

New Hygiene and Health Survey by Essity Identifies the Largest Threats to the Future of Well-Being

The Global Hygiene and Health Survey 2022 focuses on the future of well-being as well as the knowledge gap around issues of hygiene and health. By comparing current behaviors and attitudes of people towards well-being with how they would like to live in the future, several gaps are identified in areas such as personal care, caregiving, health worries and sustainable consumption.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Southwire's Project GIFT® Provides Disaster Relief in Florida Following Hurricane Ian

On September 28, Hurricane Ian made landfall in Southwestern Florida as a Category 4 hurricane, causing widespread damage and leaving millions without power. In response, Southwire’s Project GIFT® hosted disaster relief drives.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Why One Banker Is on a Personal Mission To Prevent Elder Fraud

Many people think that they would never fall for a scam. In reality, it can happen to anyone. Arthur Schrieber Jr. of St. Louis was restless. He just knew his life was going to change the next morning, so he was too excited to sleep.

Events, Media & Communications

O-I Glass' Sustainable Production of Sustainable Glass Packaging

At O-I, we love glass – and we are not alone. The United Nations has declared 2022 to be the International Year of Glass. And it is easy to see why.

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Health & Healthcare

Illumina and GenoScreen Partner To Expand Access to Genomic Testing for Multidrug-Resistant Tuberculosis

Illumina announced a partnership to accelerate progress to end tuberculosis (TB) worldwide. The partnership will expand capabilities for countries most impacted by tuberculosis to more effectively detect and combat multidrug-resistant TB (MDR-TB).

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Environment

The Arbor Day Foundation and J.M. Huber Corporation to Strengthen Forests and Communities Around the World

The Arbor Day Foundation and J.M. Huber Corporation (“Huber”) are expanding their partnership to focus tree planting efforts on forests and neighborhoods that need trees the most in the U.S. and around the globe.

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Green Infrastructure

Booster® Partners With Ambipar to Address Hazardous Underground Storage Tanks, Ensure Continuity in Fueling Operations

Leaking underground storage tanks (long used to store fuel on-site) endanger public health, safety and the environment. Booster and Ambipar are attacking the issue with a joint solution to remove tanks & ensure continuity in fueling operations.

Health & Healthcare

Aflac Dental, Vision and Hearing Plans Now Available to Individuals Outside the Traditional Worksite

Aflac, announced the launch of its new Dental, Vision and Hearing insurance plans, specifically designed for individuals and families without access to insurance through a traditional worksite.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Merck Recognized on Fortune's 2022 Change the World List for Expanding Access to HPV Vaccines

Merck has been named to Fortune’s 2022 Change the World list. The annual list recognizes companies that have had a positive social impact through activities that are part of their core business strategy.

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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

AllianceBernstein: 2022 Global Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement and Report

AllianceBernstein published its third Global Slavery and Human Trafficking Statement and Report in September 2022.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Whirlpool Corp. Named to Forbes' List of 'World's Best Employers' in Back-to-Back Years

Whirlpool Corporation announced today it has been named to Forbes’ 2022 list of the “World’s Best Employers.”

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Events, Media & Communications

3BL Forum 2022's Morning Sessions Span Topics Important to All Business Leaders

3BL Forum: Brands Taking Stands® –Now What? has recently released the full event agenda. Here is a closer look at the morning sessions - along with session speakers - taking place from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm on October 25 at Pier Sixty, New York.

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