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Environment

NY Bans PFAS in Apparel: Is Your Business Ready?

A recent New York State law restricts the use of PFAS in apparel, including outdoor clothing designed for wet weather conditions.  Read more to find out what this means for your business and how you can prepare.

AI & Technology

How Lenovo Hybrid AI Solutions With NVIDIA Are Supercharging AI Workflows for Faster Medical Diagnoses, Scientific Discovery and Manufacturing Outcomes

In March at NVIDIA GTC, a global AI conference that concluded on March 21 in San Jose, Cali., Lenovo hosted a broad range of industry experts who shared how they’re using Lenovo hybrid AI solutions with NVIDIA to drive innovation in many areas.

Education & Workforce Development

Drake State Community and Technical College Hosts Ribbon-Cutting for Leidos Advanced Training Complex

Drake State Community and Technical College hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony today for its new Leidos Advanced Training Complex. The event featured remarks from Drake State President Dr. Patricia Sims, Leidos CEO Tom Bell, elected officials, and community leaders.

Corporate Responsibility

PNC Achieves Major Milestone in $88 Billion Community Benefits Plan

Company has deployed 97% toward the plan to strengthen communities, drive economic empowerment and foster financial inclusion.

AI & Technology

How Corn, Coconuts and Clay Are Helping Treat PFAS

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have emerged as one of the most significant environmental challenges of our time. Fortunately, traditional treatment approaches like coal-based granular activated carbon (GAC), ion exchange (IX) and advanced technologies

Health & Healthcare

‘I’m Here for You:’ How Justin Found the Connections He Needed To Succeed on Dialysis

As a young adult, Justin experienced an issue with his blood that led to hospitalization, the need for higher levels of care—and dialysis. As the DaVita care team started working with Justin and his family, they focused on building trust and creating a connection with him.

AI & Technology

No One Owns Quantum Science: The First Principle of the International Year of Quantum

As we celebrate 2025—the International Year of Quantum (IYQ)—we embark on a journey through the eight guiding principles that have shaped a century of quantum discovery. This series begins with perhaps the most foundational principle: "No one owns quantum science."

Education & Workforce Development

3M’s Safety Roadshow Brings Hands-On Learning to Students in Alabama, Arkansas and Missouri

When you come aboard 3M’s Safety Roadshow – a 90-foot semitrailer equipped with hands-on training experiences from 3M’s Personal Safety Division – the hum of robotics machinery and student chatter is unavoidable.

Corporate Responsibility

From High School to Career: How Our Apprenticeship Program Opens Doors

We get it: Principal® is a big company with a lot of fancy jobs, and applying to work here may be intimidating if your resume doesn’t include a four-year degree or professional experiences. But guess what? It doesn’t need to.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Gildan’s North American Operations Achieve Silver Level in the Women in Governance Parity Certification

Gildan is pleased to announce that its Canadian and U.S. operations have been certified at the Silver level by Women in Governance for their gender parity efforts.

Awards & Rankings

Saint-Gobain North America Honored With a Silver Stevie® Award in 2025 American Business Awards®

Saint-Gobain North America announced that it has been recognized with a Silver Stevie® Award in the 23rd annual American Business Awards®. This award was earned in the category of Large Manufacturing Company of the Year in celebration of Saint-Gobain’s circularity initiatives.

Socially Responsible Investing

Baker Tilly Case Study: Consumer Services Company Revolutionizes Financial Operations

HomeServe USA is a consumer services company that has been providing home repair solutions in North America for nearly 20 years, helping their customers save over one billion dollars on home repairs by providing home repair coverage and local repair services.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Georgia-Pacific Opens More Opportunities for Paper Cup Recycling

Georgia-Pacific’s Savannah River mill in Rincon, Georgia, now accepts polyethylene (PE)-coated paper cups in its mixed paper stock for recycling.

Events

Fighting the World’s Most Devastating Diseases Is the Focus of This Installment of “The Centrifuge Sessions"

At Gilead, we set and achieve bold ambitions in our fight against the world’s most devastating diseases. In this installment of The Centrifuge Sessions, See Phan, Vice President, Oncology Clinical Development

Health & Healthcare

Reading Your Brain Waves To Treat a Debilitating Disease

The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved the Medtronic Adaptive Deep Brain Stimulation system for use in the U.S. for patients with Parkinson’s disease.

Corporate Responsibility

Entergy Focuses on Summer Readiness

Because our customers live in areas prone to some of the most severe weather in the country, we prepare for the worst of what Mother Nature might bring. Day after day and year after year, we stand storm ready.

Philanthropy

From Fortune 500 Executive to Global Humanitarian Leadership, Amy Weaver Takes the Helm as CEO of Direct Relief

Amy Weaver today officially begins as Chief Executive Officer of Direct Relief, bringing a record of executive leadership and a deep humanitarian commitment to the organization as it scales its operations to aid people affected by poverty, disaster, and conflict worldwide. 

Corporate Responsibility

Regions Helps Nonprofits Tell Their Stories

Regions associates often contribute their subject-matter expertise outside the bank on a volunteer basis – a kind of community side hustle.

Awards & Rankings

Direct Relief Accepts 2025 Seoul Peace Prize for Global Humanitarian Impact

Direct Relief today formally accepted the 2025 Seoul Peace Prize, one of the world’s most distinguished honors for humanitarian achievement, in recognition of the organization’s unwavering commitment to aiding people affected by poverty, disasters, and conflict.

Awards & Rankings

Discovery Education Announces Winners in Nationwide Awards

Discovery Education today announced the recipients of the second annual Discovery Education Awards.

Corporate Responsibility

Entergy Is Driving Economic Growth in Gulf South Region, CEO Tells Shareholders at Annual Meeting

Entergy experienced a transformational year in 2024 and there’s additional growth potential for our company and region in the year ahead, Chair and Chief Executive Officer Drew Marsh told shareholders during Entergy’s 76th annual meeting on Friday, May 2.

Philanthropy

Two Months Without Aid

After two months of the aid blockade in Gaza, Action Against Hunger warns that food stock is critically low. Immediate aid entry and distribution is critical to support the 80% of Gaza's population who are dependent on aid to survive.

Philanthropy

Boehringer Ingelheim Cares Foundation Expands Healthcare Access Across the United States of America

Being healthy and having nutritious food go hand in hand. The Boehringer Ingelheim Cares Foundation in the U.S tackles food insecurity and chronic health conditions, ensuring families and communities access the food and resources they need to thrive.

Philanthropy

Bank Honored for Financial Literacy, Support to High School for Teen Moms

Last year, amid the festivities for the 2024 graduating seniors at Florence Crittenton High School, a team from U.S. Bank was there to open bank accounts for some 20 graduating seniors, and each was given a $250 check to fund the newly opened accounts.

Socially Responsible Investing

KeyBank’s Certified Cash Flow Advisor Program Transforms Business Banking Through Expert Consultation

KeyBank has introduced the Certified Cash Flow Advisor Program, marking a significant advancement in its commitment to deliver differentiated solutions and advice for small-to-midsize businesses.

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People

As a family-owned business, Bacardi values the importance of creating a warm and welcoming workplace. We do so by fostering an environment where...

2025 Performance Report

Entergy’s 2025 performance report, “Energy for a better future” presents an overview of our company’s 2025 achievements, future plans and strategies...

Corporate Social Responsibility

Corporate Social Responsibility

License to Operate

Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...

LATAM Growth

DP World is significantly expanding its operations in Latin America, focusing on enhancing port infrastructure and increasing cargo handling...

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...

Opportunity for All

At Trane Technologies, uplifting our communities and workforce is the key to our continued success. We focus on broadening access to education...

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...

Accelerating access to healthcare technology

We believe technology can help close the world’s health gaps. By putting people first, we find new ways to advance health while reducing costs. And...

Truist Championship

The Truist Championship has been an official PGA TOUR event since 2003, contested annually at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina. One of...