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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

National Parks Conservation Association's 2023 National Park Week Gift Guide

Looking for the perfect gift for the national park lover in your life? Check out these items that have more in common than a connection to national parks — they’re from brands that support NPCA and our mission to protect and preserve national parks.

Responsible Production & Consumption

HanesBrands’ Upcycle Project is Reducing Waste While Creating Jobs

Associates in Surin, Thailand, are dedicated to making meaningful changes for our planet and our communities. Through a new upcycle program, Surin associates work with local vendors to turn excess materials into products that are sold by the local community.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Gildan Answers Fashion Revolution’s Call-to-Action for Greater Transparency in the Supply Chain

For the 6th consecutive year, Gildan will be participating in Fashion Revolution’s annual global movement working to elevate transparency in the clothing industry by sparking an interesting conversation about the people behind the apparel.

Sustainable Development Goals

Fifth Third Celebrates Earth Day Every Day

On the 53rd anniversary of Earth Day, Fifth Third Bank is proud to acknowledge April 22 as a day to bring greater awareness to preserving and protecting the Earth’s natural resources for future generations.

Green Infrastructure

New Holland Opens New Sustainable Smart Dealer in Argentina

This new concept integrates commercial offices, training rooms and a coworking space for clients with a workshop, spare parts warehouse, Intelligence Center and merchandising store. It has also been designed with consideration for the environment.

Diversity & Inclusion

Art and Understanding: Regions Bank Celebrates Diversity Awareness Month

Regions Bank’s Indiana DEI Network and Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art in Indianapolis hosted award-winning Native American artist, Katrina Mitten, for a conversation on her art, history, and culture as a citizen of the Miami Tribe of Oklahoma.

Environment

AB Celebrates Earth Day 2023

Ahead of Earth Day 2023, AllianceBernstein’s (AB) Chief Responsibility Officer, Erin Bigley and Director of Environmental Research & Engagement, Sara Rosner highlight our continued collaboration with the Columbia Climate School and AB's recent announcement

Sustainable Development Goals

It’s Your Environment. Know Your Impact.

Whether it’s hybrid work or distance learning, we have all quickly become accustomed to collaborating remotely, without compromising on productivity.

Environment

What Are You Doing for Earth Day?

I was in elementary school in 1970 when the very first Earth Day was organized in the U.S. An astonishing 20 million people came out that day to rally around protecting the environment.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Food Meant for Children in West Africa Was at Risk of Going to Waste. That’s When Hershey Stepped In.

With the help of on-the-ground-partners, Tim McCoy devised a plan to purchase and transport 1.1 million servings of this therapeutic food to children through Côte d’Ivoire-based non-governmental organization, The Children of Africa Foundation.

Environment

Bread Financial’s Commitment to Protecting Our Planet Through Sustainable Business Practices

At Bread Financial, we’re focused on integrating environmental criteria into all aspects of our business operations – dedicating time and resources to advance sustainability initiatives as part of our climate action roadmap.

Education

Comcast and the Arc Partner To Expand Tech Training and Special Education Advocacy for People With Disabilities

Comcast announced that it is expanding its partnership with The Arc of the United States to foster digital and advocacy skills in people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and their families.

Sustainable Development Goals

#EarthDay2023: Five Ways the Olympic Movement Is Investing in Our Planet

This year’s Earth Day theme – Invest in our Planet – highlights the importance of investing time and resources in solving climate change and other environmental challenges.

Energy

Earth Day 2023: How The Home Depot Can Help You in Moving to a Clean Energy Future

This Earth Day is a perfect time to get involved in clean energy transformation. Clean energy is generated from renewable sources without producing any pollution. This helps improve the health of the environment and reduce exposure to harmful emissions.

Environment

MAC Cosmetics Announces Support for Plastics for Change Tied to Its Longstanding Back-to-MAC Takeback Program This Earth Day

This Earth Day, M·A·C Cosmetics is proud to announce a $100,000 donation to Plastics for Change, a trusted source of fair trade-verified recycled plastic.

Environment

Earth Day Stands for More Than Environmental Stewardship Alone

This Earth Day, we celebrate the call to Invest in Our Planet. Let’s honor Earth for all it provides, by giving back and taking charge to create more sustainable societal systems for our planet and our people.

Sustainable Development Goals

Earth Day 2023: A Moment for Recognizing Employee Contributions

Each year on April 22, Earth Day is celebrated in more than 193 countries to advocate for environmental protection. It may be hard to believe, but the first Earth Day was half a century ago.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Celebrating National Volunteer Week at Northern Trust

During National Volunteer Week we recognize and thank our employees who lend their time and talent to better the community.

Health & Healthcare

Alkermes Announces Application Period for 2023 Alkermes Inspiration Grants® Program To Support Innovative Initiatives Focused on People Affected by Addiction, Serious Mental Illness or Cancer

Alkermes plc (Nasdaq: ALKS) recently announced that the company will accept applications for its Alkermes Inspiration Grants® program beginning on May 1, 2023.

Research, Reports & Publications

You Only Have 48 Hours To Join 1500+ Sustainability Practitioners

The Sustainability Census Survey is closing on April 21st. The Survey will produce the largest and most global report of its kind with datasets from sustainability experts in North America, Europe, the UK and Asia.

Innovation & Technology

Ericsson and the Government of Canada To Invest More Than CAD 470 Million in R&D Centres

A five-year R&D partnership valued at more than CAD 470 million between Ericsson and the Government of Canada is set to put the country at the forefront of global development in next-generation communications technologies.

Education

Discovery Education and Northrop Grumman Foundation Launch Program Connecting Students To STEM and Sustainability Education

Designed to engage middle school students in sustainability-focused innovation with hands-on problem-solving challenges and connections to STEM professionals, the program offers free, standards-aligned resources.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

49ers and Cadence Team Up on Multi-Year Technology Partnership Focused on Sustainability

The San Francisco 49ers and Cadence Design Systems, Inc., (Nasdaq: CDNS) announced a multi-year partnership, revolving around technology, sustainability and giving back to the Bay Area community.

Sustainable Development Goals

Antea Group Releases Water Risk Assessment Methodology

Antea Group USA is excited to publish its methodology for conducting Water Risk Assessments, intended to help organizations identify and evaluate water-related risks at a portfolio level.

Education

Gamified Fifth Third Bank Young Bankers Club® Teaches Financial Lessons to Kids

Young Bankers Club® is part of Fifth Third’s L.I.F.E. (Lives Improved Through Financial Empowerment®) program, which delivers financial learning opportunities to people at all stages of life.

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  7. Opportunity for All
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  8. Recognition of our Company
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  9. Investing in our Communities
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    A WELL Certified™ project has the potential to add measurable value to the health, well-being and happiness of people in the buildings. It can also...