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Diversity & Inclusion

Fifth Third Employees Reflect on Juneteenth

As Fifth Third marked the occasion of Juneteenth on Monday, June 19, Bank employees reflected on the importance of the holiday. Juneteenth, the oldest-known celebration marking the end of slavery in the United States, was first recognized by the state of Texas.

Sustainable Development Goals

Applied Materials Charts Progress Towards Environmental, Social and Governance Goals in Latest Sustainability Report

Applied Materials, Inc. today announced the publication of its latest Sustainability Report, detailing its ESG (environmental, social and governance) initiatives and results over the past year.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Recipe for Bonding: Paid Leave Gives New Dad Needed Time

“We want to support employees at every career and life stage,” said Vice President of Global Benefits and Payroll Denise King.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

T-Mobile Rolls Out Aid to Texas Following Deadly Tornado

On Thursday afternoon, a highly destructive tornado tore through the Texas Panhandle, leaving a trail of devastation in the community of Perryton. Our heartfelt condolences go out to those affected by this tragic event.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

“Commence the Re-Fence”: CNH Industrial Is Supporting Cyclone Gabriele Recovery Initiative

In the aftermath of Cyclone Gabriele that caused significant damage to farming communities on New Zealand’s east coast, an inspiring initiative called "Commence the Re-Fence" has been launched to provide support to the most affected farmers in rebuilding their fencing.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Nothing but Net! Coach Dawn Staley Warms Children’s Hearts With Award-Winning My Special Aflac Duck®

Trailblazing University of Virginia basketball legend and South Carolina women's basketball head coach Dawn Staley teamed up with Aflac Incorporated, a leading provider of supplemental health insurance in the U.S., to deliver My Special Aflac Ducks, a free-of-charge resource.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

When We Connect Women Entrepreneurs to Capital, the Whole World Wins

In rural Brazil, a group of women banded together to gather a wild chestnut called baru.

Environment

Are Carbon Accounting Challenges Impeding Progress Towards Net Zero?

Over a third of the world’s largest publicly traded companies now have net-zero targets to radically reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 or earlier. But, 65% of corporate targets do not yet meet minimum procedural reporting standards.

Sustainable Development Goals

A Vision and Roadmap for a Net-Zero Future

The road to a net-zero future is paved with uneven milestones and few signposts, but getting there is possible with the right roadmap and vision.

Diversity & Inclusion

Providing Safe Spaces and Empowerment to LGBTQ Youth

In Houston, the Montrose Center focuses on holistic impact to marginalized communities

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Kentucky Fried Wishes Is Ready To Make Your Non-Profit's Wish Come True

Calling all change-makers and non-profits!

Applications for this year's Kentucky Fried Wishes are now open!

Diversity & Inclusion

Champion x Method Man x Premier Lacrosse League Collaboration Honored for Impact on DEI

A collaboration between Champion, the Premier Lacrosse League (PLL) and Method Man, has received the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion award from the 5th annual Hashtag Sports Awards.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Grantmakers Embracing Change: 6 Real-Life Examples

Though finding the time and resources to innovate can be tough, it’s worth doing. Grantmakers need to continue to evolve if they want to improve equity, center the communities they serve, build programs for the long term, and make a lasting impact.

Education

Follow Your Competence To Discover Your Passions

I recently delivered the commencement speech for the 2023 undergraduates of the University of Washington’s Foster School of Business. What an honor to speak to this incredible group of resilient students!

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Dow Wins Trio of 2023 SEAL Business Sustainability Awards

Dow (NYSE: DOW) has earned three 2023 SEAL (Sustainability, Environmental Achievement & Leadership) Business Sustainability Awards (BSA).

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

International Paper Celebrates LIFE During National Safety Month 2023

This year and moving forward, our annual LIFE Month safety awareness campaign starts in June to align with National Safety Month in the U.S. LIFE stands for Life-changing Injury and Fatality Elimination.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Wesco Named 2023 Best Company for Latinos To Work

Thank you to Latino Leaders Magazine for naming Wesco as one of the best companies for Latinos to work. We celebrate the talent and accomplishments of our Latino team members, suppliers, and community members around the world.

Diversity & Inclusion

Dallas LGBTQIA+ Young Adults Experiencing Homelessness Find a Community

Earlier this year, the nonprofit Dallas Hope Charities debuted a newly refurbished home for LGBTQ+ ages 18-24, aiming to provide a safe place and sense of community. The eight-bed home, called Dallas Hope Center, provides residents with a 12-month program that provides a secure.

Sustainable Development Goals

Covia’s Overview of 2022 ESG Progress

As an organization, we have so much to be proud of and many accomplishments that need to be celebrated. The hard work, dedication, and teamwork that went into each program and initiative truly demonstrates how we are creating a strong, sustainable future for Covia.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Yes, You Can Save on a Vacation. Start With These 6 Simple Tips

Doing More Today asked the experts at Regions Next Step for some ideas for saving money when it’s time to unplug and, maybe, stick your toes in the sand or visit that city you’ve wanted to see

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Bloomberg Expands D&I Dealer Initiative

Bloomberg today announced that it has introduced a solution for US Treasuries that enables diverse broker-dealers to provide their clients liquidity using Bloomberg’s technology.

Education

Trinity College Event Connects Henkel With Its Past & the Future

As a company grounded in science, Henkel is proud to support education and connect with the next generation of scientists.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Discover Gildan’s Refugee Program on World Refugee Day

This World Refugee Day, discover Gildan’s refugee program activated at some of its yarn-spinning facilities in North Carolina.

Events, Media & Communications

Power Our Planet: Live in Paris

Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, President of Brazil; William Ruto, President of Kenya; Mia Mottley, Prime Minister of Barbados; and Ajay Banga, President of the World Bank will address 20,000 people gathering for ‘Power Our Planet: Live in Paris’.

Education

IBM and HBCUs: Fueling a New Generation of Cybersecurity Experts

Education has the power to show students a path they had never considered before. In this episode of Smart Talks with IBM, Malcolm Gladwell and Dr. Laurie Santos take on tech education at HBCUs with Dr. Derrick Warren, Assoc. Dean at the Southern University College of Business.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Cascale Governance
    Cascale shares updates from its Board of Directors who serve as the principal governing body and are responsible for setting the strategic direction...
  2. Growth Through Sustainability
    Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator with a clear purpose to boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. See how embedding...
  3. KeyBank's Community Investment
    In states where Key has a presence, there are approximately 1.7 million low- to moderate-income (LMI) households. Many LMI individuals don’t have bank...
  4. PNC: Commitment to Early Childhood Education
    We're focusing on early learning to help children succeed. Research has shown that the first five years of a child's life is critical to long-term...
  5. AEG Celebrates Inclusion
    At AEG, we embrace inclusion and strive to create a workplace where our employees feel welcomed, valued and respected for the viewpoints, ideas...
  6. Cascale Events
    Cascale organizes and participates in a series of events, leveraging its position as a global convener of close to half the sector to bring together...
  7. Sustainability
    Leading the logistics sector towards a more sustainable future by investing in innovative green technologies, enhancing operational efficiency, and...
  8. ESG Voices: Short Podcasts Addressing the Opportunities and Challenges of ESG
    This podcast series takes a deep dive into the opportunities and challenges of ESG and what it means for businesses and communities through interviews...
  9. Local Communities
    The principals of living and working in synergy with the communities in which we operate, as well as collaborating on projects that benefit those...
  10. KeyBank's Community Investment
    In states where Key has a presence, there are approximately 1.7 million low- to moderate-income (LMI) households. Many LMI individuals don’t have bank...
  11. Healthy Spaces Podcast: Season 5
    Welcome to Season 5 of Healthy Spaces by Trane Technologies, the podcast where experts and disruptors explore how climate technology and innovation...
  12. Biomimicry and Ray of Hope Accelerator
    The Ray C. Anderson Foundation has partnered with the Biomimicry Institute to create the Ray of Hope Accelerator, designed to bring commercially...
  13. 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...
  14. Goals That Inspire: Environmental Stewardship
    Through our Goals That Inspire we have established aggressive commitments with targeted and measurable metrics which will require innovation...
  15. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...