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PNC Volunteers Bring Basic Financial Knowledge to New Volunteer Opportunity

For about two years now, the PNC Center for Financial Education (CFE), an effort led by Community Development Banking, has been collaborating with community-based nonprofits to offer financial education to individuals, first-time homebuyers and small businesses.

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Green Infrastructure

Black & Veatch Survey Shows Sustainable Water Management a Top Priority for Australia’s Mining Industry

A new survey by Black & Veatch, a global leader in critical infrastructure solutions, suggests that sustainable water management efforts are a priority for the mining sector in Australia.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

PotlatchDeltic Impacts Podcast Series: Wildfire in Idaho

PotlatchDeltic is dedicated to managing wildfires and helping reduce their severity, frequency, and impacts. In this discussion with Rich McMillan, now retired District Forester from PotlatchDeltic, we look at how we manage wildfire risk in Idaho.

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Environment

What Are the Top 10 Challenges Water Utilities Face (And What Can We Do About Them)?

Everyone needs water. But running a water utility is never easy, and many are now going through a period of change and adaptation.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Record-Breaking $2.1 Million Raised for Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center Through WSB Care-a-Thon

For 24 years, team members at 95.5 WSB in Atlanta, the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center and Aflac have poured their hearts into Care-a-Thon, an annual fundraising event benefiting the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta.

Energy

Decarbonizing Flight: Delta's Approach to Scope 1 Emissions

In the second episode of the ESG Talk Climate Week series, Amelia DeLuca, Delta Air Lines’ chief sustainability officer, speaks with Andie Wood about Delta Air Lines’ strategies for reducing its direct carbon emissions and efforts to increase sustainable aviation fuel production.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

ESG Controllers Are Here To Stay: What You Need To Know

As waves of non-financial reporting regulations surge, many companies see value in applying an accounting mindset to data streams that may lack robust oversight and are at risk of regulatory scrutiny.

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Education

Working With Youth To Spark Interest in Energy Careers

Clark, a member of AABE Florida, helped plan the 2024 St. Pete Youth Energy Academy, hosted at a Duke Energy power plant in Bartow, Fla. Close to 60 students – the maximum – attended the two-day event.

Gilead Sciences

Health & Healthcare

Gilead Sciences: Living With a Rare Liver Disease: Maria’s Journey

Maria underwent many more medical tests until a fibroscan conducted in 2018 by a hepatologist revealed that she had a rare autoimmune liver disease called primary biliary cholangitis, or PBC.

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Environment

14 Grass Alternatives To Try in Your Garden for a Unique, Low-Maintenance Lawn Idea

Last summer clover lawns took off as a gardening trend, and if you still want a luscious green feel on your lawn, they really are one of the best alternatives to grass. Besides being a far cheap and more low-maintenance lawn option, they're also far prettier too.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Bill Management Tools Help Entergy Arkansas Customers Keep Cool and Save Money This Summer

Entergy Arkansas is committed to helping our customers stay cool and save money this summer with a variety of bill management tools and customer assistance resources.

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Events, Media & Communications

New Holland Marks Two Millionth Basildon Tractor in Plant’s 60th Year

In the same year it celebrates 60 years of tractor production, the New Holland plant in Basildon, England, has built its two millionth tractor, a feat managed by only a handful of such facilities across the world.

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Education

With Real-World Problem Solving Skills and Emerging Tech, Middle Schoolers Prepare for the Future

This spring at Vista Academy in the East New York neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY, middle school students tackled a complicated problem: Thinking like scientists and engineers, they were asked to solve the issue of underwater pollution in the Pacific Ocean.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

35th Albertsons Boise Open Presented by Chevron Raises Over $3 Million for Charity Setting Korn Ferry Tour Record

Albertsons and Chevron executives announced over $3 million was raised for charity from this year’s Albertsons Boise Open presented by Chevron. The donation brings the 35-year charity total to $39 million, a record on the Korn Ferry Tour.

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Environment

International Paper Strengthens Commitment to Nature With $15.3 Million Investment in Conservation Partnerships

International Paper (IP) reaffirms its dedication to conserving forest ecosystems, nature and biodiversity with a $15.3 million investment to renew strategic alliances with key conservation partners.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Direct Relief Commits Additional $10 Million To Expand Resilient Power at U.S. Health Safety-Net Clinics and Health Centers

Today, Direct Relief, the nation’s leading provider of philanthropic funding for solar and battery storage projects at U.S. nonprofit community health centers and clinics, announced a new $10 million commitment to bring clean, resilient backup power to more facilities.

Energy

Orange Grove Solar: Delivering Clean Energy in Texas

Enbridge announced our plans to build and operate the Orange Grove Solar project near Corpus Christi, TX. Upon completion in late 2025, Orange Grove will provide 130 megawatts (MW) of power to the local grid.

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Innovation & Technology

Pioneering Pickleball Performance With Wilson

Pickleball is often described as a hybrid of tennis, badminton and ping pong, and is celebrated for its enjoyable gameplay, ease of learning and accessibility.

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Health & Healthcare

Northwestern Mutual Commemorates Children and Families Affected by Childhood Cancer With Inaugural Proclamation for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month

Receiving a cancer diagnosis is unimaginable, but a reality for more than 1,000 children a day worldwide.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

From Kansas to Brazil: Salvation Army Responds to Disasters With FedEx Canteens

With support from FedEx through their Charitable Giving Program, The Salvation Army's co-branded FedEx canteens deployed to 41 events in the 2nd Quarter of 2024.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Meet HARMAN Engineer Kelly; Navigating the World of Engineering With Empathy

Kelly has been with HARMAN for two years and leads the North American Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) lab. The lab specializes in hardware validation testing of electronic products such as amplifiers and head units. Kelly's leadership philosophy centers around empathy.

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Innovation & Technology

A $524 Billion Opportunity

In this session hosted by Concordia and CARE, experts share insights into how the private sector and partnerships can play a critical role in improving access for the nearly three billion people – most of whom are women and girls – who are not online.

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Environment

Understanding the Crucial Role of Climate Scenario Analysis in Business Strategy

As the frequency and severity of extreme weather events rise, regulatory bodies and investors are placing greater emphasis on climate-related disclosures, making it essential for companies to integrate climate considerations into their strategic planning.

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Education

Fueling Education for the Next Generation

The Henkel Scholarship Program was established to assist the children of employees in North America who plan to continue their education in college or vocational school programs.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

2024 Principal® Charity Classic Raised Record $8.6 Million for Iowa Youth

The Principal® Charity Classic today announced its 2024 tournament raised a record $8.6 million in support of Iowa youth. The annual PGA TOUR Champions event in Des Moines has now raised $62 million for Iowa children’s charities since Principal Financial Group® became the sponsor

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Gardening for Good at Kohler

In response to local food insufficiency, our Sheridan, Arkansas, team came together to plant a community garden, complete with a watering system and chock full of fruit and veggies galore.

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