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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Finding Inspiration at Bears Ears National Monument

Inspiring our explorers to adventure and connect with nature is a driving force behind our Public Lands stores. The philosophy is equally important to our knowledgeable guides.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

From the Fifth Third Bancorp 2021 ESG Report: Supporting Sustainability in Our Communities

In its headquarters city of Cincinnati, Fifth Third supports the Green Umbrella regional sustainability alliance through membership, conference sponsorship and board service.

Education

AEG's HSBC LA SEVENS Inspires Southern California Students Through Adopt-A-Country Program

As part of a series of events leading up to AEG’s 2022 HSBC LA Sevens, students across Southern California participated in AEG’s and USA Rugby’s LA Sevens Adopt-A-Country Program. T

Education

AEG Presents’ All Points East Festival Partners With East London Arts and Music Academy To Provide Hands-On Career Development for Students

AEG Presents has partnered with East London Arts and Music, an academy for teens pursuing careers in the arts, to provide an opportunity for students to learn festival planning at the Luno Presents All Points East Festival.

Diversity & Inclusion

2021 Baker Hughes Progress in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We advanced our DEI programs in 2021 in multiple ways. We established a common framework and definitions, defining four strategic focus areas: diverse workforce, inclusive culture, supplier diversity, and engaging with customers and communities.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

From Major Sports Events to Rock Concerts, the Legacy of Helsinki 1952 Lives On

Seventy years ago in Helsinki, an expanded and revitalised Olympic Games provided a welcome uplift for a world recovering from war.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Community First Fund Receives $2.25 Million Grant From Truist Foundation To Launch Fund Supporting Minority Small Business Owners

Truist Foundation today announced a $2.25 million commitment to Community First Fund, a nonprofit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) dedicated to aligning capital with social justice.

Health & Healthcare

Gaaaap! Latest Rivalry in College Football Pits Aflac Duck Against New Nemesis, Gap Goat, Representing the Gap Between What Health Insurance Covers and What Americans Are Able To Pay

Aflac, a leading provider of supplemental health insurance in the U.S.1, is kicking off its marketing campaign for the 2022-2023 college football season to shine a light on the gap between health insurance and medical bills.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Take It From the CEO: Three Lessons for the Next Generation of Leaders

Think about it: our world needs to change. It needs to quickly become both prosperous and sustainable for everyone. And the only way we can do this is by involving everyone in the journey.

Green Infrastructure

Boeing and Alder Fuels Partner to Scale Sustainable Aviation Fuel Globally

"As we work toward the civil aviation industry's commitment to net zero carbon emissions by 2050, we know that 700 – 1,000 times more SAF is needed in order to meet this goal."

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Duke Energy Ignites Florida's Workforce With $697,000 in Training, Development Grants

The Duke Energy Foundation and Duke Energy Florida have awarded $697,000 in grants to support a wide range of workforce training and development initiatives, as well as programs focused on attracting and retaining underrepresented and diverse workers.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

How CareerVillage Is Democratizing Access to Career Information for Underrepresented Youth

Students worldwide are questioning how to get into specific careers, and it can be even more difficult for underrepresented youth to get the answer. That inspired Jared Chung to start CareerVillage.org.

Diversity & Inclusion

Smoke on the Green: A Pitmaster Takes Her Shot

When Amanda Kinsey-Joplin’s son Jaquavious was picked for a once-in-a-lifetime school trip to China in 2015, the Atlanta mother of five tried to raise the $8,000 cost with crowdfunding. But when she raised just $25, she was left in tears.

Diversity & Inclusion

Another Kind of Independence Day

For people with disabilities, the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) provides and enforces opportunities for more accessibility at work, and granting the ability to request accommodations needed to perform at their best.

Diversity & Inclusion

What It Takes To Build Workplaces That Are More Inclusive for LGBTQ People

How can people be at their best in their careers if they work in an environment in which they don’t feel safe fully revealing who they are?

Innovation & Technology

Inside INdiana Business Features Land Betterment's ekō Solutions

Inside INdiana Business features ekō Solutions’ acquisition of CSI which will ensure a controlled manufacturing supply chain to meet industrialized customer demand

Environment

California’s New Clean Car Standards Will Accelerate Zero-Emission Vehicle Market Development Across States

Ceres joins major companies and employers in California to celebrate the adoption of the Advanced Clean Cars II rule, which will build upon the state’s history of leadership

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Mission To Save Mount Diablo Inspires 10,000 Trees Project

Since 2010, Marathon has given more than $200,000 to support Save Mount Diablo’s work in California. One of the grants for $20,000 paid for one year of tree planting.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Hybrid Drivetrain Konzept Wins Second Red Dot Design Award of 2022 for STEYR

STEYR, a regional agricultural brand of CNH Industrial, has been awarded the 2022 Red Dot Design Award in the Design Concept category for its Hybrid Drivetrain Konzept

Energy

What Are the Business Risks Associated With Transitioning to a Low-Carbon Economy?

The biggest risk a company can run is sticking to the status quo when it comes to sustainability. But making a commitment to low-carbon practices also carries challenges. By knowing them, you can mitigate them.

Environment

Brightening Our Corner Newsletter - August 2022

Ray C. Anderson Foundation's Newsletter: Stories from key funding initiatives, including The Ray, Drawdown Georgia, the Ray C. Anderson Center for Sustainable Business and Drawdown Georgia.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Barcelona 1992: A City Turning Towards the Sea and Winning the Hearts of the World

Thirty years ago, the Olympic Games Barcelona 1992 stunned the world with a magnificent Opening Ceremony and unforgettable sporting performances. But the impact of the Games went far beyond creating lasting memories for fans around the world.

Education

Cadence and Industry Leaders Collaborate to Create SoC Tapeout Classes for Universities

In light of the CHIPS Act, Cadence and other industry-leading companies are collaborating with The Western Design Center, Inc. to create System-on-Chip (SoC) design and tapeout classes for colleges and universities.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Chemours Creates a Better World Through the Power of Chemistry

The future of Chemours starts with a portfolio of sustainable offerings that are critical to solving some of the world’s most pressing problems.

Diversity & Inclusion

Improving the Financial Strength of Black Small Business Owners

As we celebrate Black Business Month, we recognize the important role black-owned businesses play in supporting the U.S. economy.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Investing in our Communities
    We invest in sustainable community outcomes that improve lives.
  2. 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...
  3. FedEx Cares | Overall
    FedEx Cares is our global community engagement program and one way that we live out our purpose of connecting people and possibilities. Our goal is to...
  4. AEG's Commitment to Sustainable Operations
    AEG's sustainability initiatives are designed to reduce our consumption of the planet’s limited resources. Through our comprehensive sustainability...
  5. 2025 Beat the Heat
    This summer, Entergy helped our customers across our service area beat the heat this summer through a number of initiatives aimed to help them save...
  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. CARE Corporate Partnerships
    CARE works with corporate partners globally to invest in innovative, scalable, impactful, community-based solutions.
  8. GoDaddy | Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
    Diverse teams build better products — period. At GoDaddy, we make apps and services that our worldwide community of entrepreneurs can relate to. Our...
  9. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  10. 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...
  11. Community Impact
    The communities where Chemours operates are also where we live, work, and play, and our mutual success is one and the same. We have a vested interest...
  12. 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...
  13. 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...
  14. Principal Financial Group: Employee Engagement
    Talented employees are the heart and soul of our company. We believe development inspires individuals to engage, empower, and embrace a growth mindset...
  15. Approach: Our Recipe For Good Growth
    At Yum!, being a good corporate steward is a fundamental commitment and an important part of our success. Our Global Citizenship & Sustainability...