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Education

3M’s “Clash of the Grinders” Returns: New Season of Welding and Metalworking Competition Streaming Now

M has launched the second season of 3M Clash of the Grinders, a video series featuring a head-to-head metalworking and welding competition that brings together the best and brightest students from welding schools across the United States.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Mobile Solar Microgrid Trailer Deployed in Georgia To Support Hurricane Helene Recovery Efforts

A mobile, solar-powered disaster response trailer, funded in 2023 by the Ray C. Anderson Foundation, has been deployed to Camp Tygart outside of Valdosta, Georgia in support of local recovery efforts.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

10 Years Later: Back on the Field With the MLK High School Football Team

They were fierce Philadelphia-area rivals on and off the football field for over 40 years. Then ahead of the 2013-2014 school year, Germantown and Martin Luther King High Schools were forced to merge as the result of a budget crisis plaguing the Philadelphia School District.

Energy

AB: What Might US Elections Mean for Renewable Energy?

The US Inflation Reduction Act has boosted investment opportunities in renewable energy. Could the potential for new leadership in Washington change that? We don’t think so.

Diversity & Inclusion

Key4Women Hosts Free Webinar – She Means Business: Tips for Growth and Resilience

KeyBank’s Key4Women will present “She Means Business: Tips for Growth and Resilience” a free, one-hour virtual event on Friday, October 18th at 12:00 p.m. EST / 10 a.m. MT / 9:00 a.m. PST.

Innovation & Technology

Your AI Readiness Assessment Checklist

More than 75% of IT leaders agree that generative artificial intelligence (AI) will significantly transform their organizations, but “AI readiness” in the public sector is shockingly low.

Innovation & Technology

Healthy Spaces Podcast: Season 4, Episode 10 - Building Zero

Scott Tew sits down with Dr. Valerie Karplus, Ph.D. of the Scott Institute for Energy and Innovation at Carnegie Mellon University to discuss the importance of partnerships and research in developing and meeting ambitious sustainability targets.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Duke Energy Florida Donates $350,000 To Support Communities Hardest Hit by Hurricane Helene

Duke Energy Foundation announced $350,000 in donations to statewide and local nonprofit organizations that serve areas impacted by Hurricane Helene.

Education

University of North Texas Hospitality Students Participated in a Las Vegas Study Tour With Underwriting From Sands Cares

In early June, 16 hospitality students from the University of North Texas, College of Merchandising, Hospitality and Tourism visited Las Vegas for an intensive study tour to learn about the hospitality industry.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Entergy Mississippi Donates $650K To Help Vulnerable Customers Save Money This Summer

This summer, Entergy Mississippi provided $650,000 through its Beat the Heat program focused on helping its low-income customers and communities stay cool and pay their bills throughout the summer.

Education

Free Resources From Discovery Education Connect Students to New Career Paths on Manufacturing Day and Beyond

Global edtech leader Discovery Education is celebrating Manufacturing Day by offering educators and students curated new resources connecting them to potential career paths in the manufacturing sector.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Drivers Representing FedEx Take Home Top Honors at the 2024 National Truck Driving Championships

FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) announced that five drivers representing the global transportation company were recognized with top honors at the 2024 National Truck Driving Championships (NTDC) and National Step Van Driving Championships (NSVDC) held Aug. 21-24 in Indianapolis.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Comcast NBCUniversal Named Best Place To Work for Disability Inclusion for Tenth Consecutive Year

For the tenth consecutive year, Comcast NBCUniversal was recognized as a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion, marking a decade of receiving 100 on the annual Disability Equality Index.

Sustainable Development Goals

Leidos U.K. Unveils Sustainability Report

Leidos U.K. recognises that our footprint gives us great responsibility to think about the planet in everything we do. We recently published our U.K. Sustainability Report, which outlines our progress to date, the areas where we can do more, and the ambitious targets we’ve set.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Manufacturing Makes It Happen

As one of the world’s leading producers of sustainable packaging, pulp and other fiber-based products, we count on our manufacturing employees to make the products you depend on.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Regions Bank and the Regions Foundation Launch Services and Support for Communities Impacted by Hurricane Helene

Regions Bank on Tuesday announced a series of disaster-recovery financial services designed to help people and businesses impacted by Hurricane Helene.

Research, Reports & Publications

Paramount Releases 2023–2024 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report

Paramount Global released its fifth annual Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report highlighting its efforts within three key focus areas: On-Screen Content & Social Impact; Workforce & Culture; and Sustainable Production & Operations.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Sysco's Climate Week Insights

Following New York Climate Week, I'm reflecting on the key insights gained from an incredible week of connection and collaboration with fellow climate professionals, customers, suppliers, and peers. 

Education

PNC Crezca Con Éxito: Preparing Little Learners for Escuela Y Vida

For National Hispanic Heritage Month, PNC is sharing some background and resources from its 20-year, bilingual early childhood education initiative.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Clorox Chief Sustainability Officer’s 4 Takeaways From Climate Week 2024

With so many challenges confronting society today, I was encouraged to see so many leaders and organizations in the trenches championing solutions for climate action, biodiversity, environmental justice, and more.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

SLAM- PotlatchDeltic’s Commitment to Safety

In 2023, the SLAM (Stop, Look, Assess, Manage) technique continued to play a pivotal role in enhancing safety protocols across all our wood products facilities.

Responsible Production & Consumption

EUDR Compliance: What You Need to Know

In this SCS Global Services blog, we answer some of the most frequently asked questions surrounding EUDR compliance. We also explain how SCS Global Services can help you meet these requirements and demonstrate your commitment to environmental and social responsibility.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Career on Purpose (Episode 1): Merck’s Skills-First Program

Episode 1 of Career On Purpose, a new podcast series from Merck, features an insightful conversation on the company’s transformative “Skills-First” program, a unique initiative that helps attract, develop, advance and retain talented people who don’t have a four-year degree.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Turning Plastic Into Progress: World Cleanup Day With QVC & Plastic Bank

QVC is thrilled to announce our exciting partnership with Plastic Bank to support the collection and recycling of plastic from the environment! 

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

T-Mobile Pays It Forward With $50,000 to Mountain West-Area Nonprofits

T-Mobile announced donations totaling $50,000 to five nonprofit organizations in Idaho, southern Oregon and Utah that are making a difference in their communities.

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