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Green Infrastructure

Solar Installation to Help Power Flint Hills Resources Facility

Koch companies Flint Hills Resources and DEPCOM Power will build what is believed to be the largest solar installation of its kind in the United States. The solar energy generated will help power Flint Hills' Pine Bend refinery.

Energy

Middletown Recreation Center Choose Microgrid, Fully Engineered by Clarke Energy

In line with the facility being set for the future of the community, sustainable and resilient energy is essential. Clarke Energy was chosen to provide the power solution for the building and to develop and deliver a turnkey microgrid for the site.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Benevity's 2022 Goodies Awards Ceremony Celebrates Gamechangers in Social Impact

Benevity, Inc., a leading provider of global corporate purpose software, today announced the winners of its Corporate Goodness Awards

Education

Illumina Expands STEM Education Efforts at BizTown Opening

On May 31, Illumina celebrated the official opening of the newest storefront in The McGrath Family Junior Achievement (JA) BizTown, in San Diego, California.

Energy

Natural Gas: Abundant, Versatile and Affordable

Natural gas is clean-burning and plentiful. It keeps the house warm, the lights on, the meals hot and the economy moving. Ultimately, natural gas fuels quality of life in thousands of ways.

Innovation & Technology

Benevity Launches New Product to Help Companies Amplify Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Initiatives

Benevity Inc., a leading provider of global corporate purpose software, today unveiled Benevity Affinity Groups, Benevity’s inclusion product that helps companies scale, manage and track their employee resource groups (ERGs)

Events, Media & Communications

Does Your Nonprofit Know How to Find Skilled Volunteers?

Sign up for Taproot Foundation's webinar that breaks down how to partner with skilled volunteers, and how the work of a skilled volunteer can benefit your nonprofit!

Diversity & Inclusion

Reflecting Me: The Video

The world is full of diverse groups of people. Our new project, Reflecting Me: Global Representation on Screen, explores perceptions of on-screen representation and diversity.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

ConferMED Awarded Grant From the Quest Diagnostics Foundation To Provide Specialty eConsults to Front Line Providers at Federally Qualified Health Centers in Key Regions

ConferMED, one of the nation's leading eConsult companies, has been awarded a $2.3M grant from the Quest Diagnostics Foundation.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Mastercard and the City of St. Louis Help Small Businesses Go Digital

Mastercard and the city of St. Louis have partnered to launch Digital Doors STL, a new online platform built for St. Louis entrepreneurs and small business owners.

Innovation & Technology

Smart Water Program Expands to Reach Communities in Tekax

Having access to clean water is important and especially so when a community’s sources of water are limited.

Innovation & Technology

Evolution: The Journey From Proof of Concept to Port Digitalization

Private network/cellular technology is essential to support the use cases that will drive the smart ports of the future and advance port digitalization. Ericsson can assist in selecting the right technical solution for the task.

Diversity & Inclusion

Comcast and Red Nose Day Partner With CodePath To Build an Inclusive Workforce

Through a network of nonprofit partnerships and innovative programs, Comcast NBCUniversal and Red Nose Day are creating lasting change, fostering diversity and inclusion, and keeping communities connected.

Green Infrastructure

Minnesota State Lawmakers Must Act Now or Risk Losing Billions in Federal Infrastructure Funds

With Minnesota at severe risk of losing out on billions of federal dollars from the federal Infrastructure Investments and Jobs Act (IIJA), the corporate sustainability organization Ceres is calling on Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz

Diversity & Inclusion

How To Support Inclusive Entrepreneurship in Local Economies Through the Digital Age

As the business world digitized over the last decade, it has become clear[i] that small businesses need help creating a digital presence and those in underserved communities often face unique[ii] and additional barriers[iii] to success.

Research, Reports & Publications

Mondelēz 2021 Snacking Made Right Report: ESG Progress

We are committed to regularly and transparently reporting our progress.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Scotiabank Women Initiative Ups Commitment to $10B To Help Canadian Women Access Capital

As Canada continues its economic recovery from COVID-19, it is important to support women, who have been disproportionally impacted by the pandemic, as they look to grow, thrive and move past the challenges of the past two years.

Diversity & Inclusion

LA Galaxy HostPride Night With a Home Match Against Austin FC

AEG’s LA Galaxy hosted Pride Night on May 29 when the club played Austin FC at Dignity Health Sports Park.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Michael Elliott Named to 2022 Empower Advocate Executive Role Model List.

Congratulations to Michael Elliott, Vice President of Development and Medical Affairs at Gilead, for being named to this year's Empower Advocate Executive Role Model List.

Energy

Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions Announces Construction of Idaho's Largest Solar Project

Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions announced the start of construction of the 120-megawatt (MW) Jackpot Solar project in Twin Falls County, Idaho.

Diversity & Inclusion

4 LGBTQ+ Employees Share Stories of Finding Freedom To Be Themselves at Work

Bringing your whole self to work allows you “to be happy not just in your personal life but also in your professional life"

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

MetLife Foundation Directs Corporate Art Funds to Underserved Creatives

For decades, MetLife employees enjoyed a front-row view of art history. Today, the global insurer is sustaining its long-standing commitment to the arts and cultural community by investing in a young generation of historically marginalized artists.

Diversity & Inclusion

Key4Women and SCORE Cleveland Sponsor Women-Owned Business Pitch Contest

KeyBank’s Key4Women program and SCORE Cleveland are sponsoring a business pitch contest for women-owned businesses located in Northeast Ohio.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Benton Harbor Family Moves Into 'Buildbetter With Whirlpool' Home

“I was looking for something with more stability and something I can grow with.”

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Paychex Honored for Excellence in Employee Health and Well-being

For the ninth time, Paychex, Inc. has been honored by the Business Group on Health with the Best Employers

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