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Entrepreneur Expands Her Thriving Tax Firm With Digital Innovation

Helen Mathis taught accounting as a vocational instructor for 30 years before facing a career-defining moment: The school where she worked closed and Mathis knew she needed a new plan

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Carnival Corporation Launches Website Featuring Advanced Air Quality Systems

Carnival Corporation & plc the world's largest leisure travel company, recently announced the launch of a new dedicated Advanced Air Quality Systems website.

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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Fair Trade USA Certifies Multi-Species Fishery in Mozambique

Fair Trade USA® has certified an Afritex Ventures fishery in Mozambique, Africa.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Consumers Energy Foundation Seeks Applicants for Prosperity Awards, Supporting Economic, Neighborhood Development With $500,000

The Consumers Energy Foundation is highlighting its commitment to Michigan’s businesses and communities by providing $500,000 to nonprofit organizations through its first Prosperity Awards.

Environment

Sustainability in Detroit, Part 1: The City Steps Up

The city recently released its Sustainability Action Agenda, which aims to achieve four main outcomes: healthy, thriving people; affordable, quality homes; clean, connected neighborhoods; and an equitable, green city.

Research, Reports & Publications

Carnival Corporation Releases Annual Sustainability Report for 2018

Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world's largest leisure travel company, recently released its ninth annual sustainability report, detailing the key initiatives and progress made in 2018 toward its 2020 sustainability performance goals.

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Events, Media & Communications

Evolving Your Preferred NPO Strategy for More Employee Choice

Over $5 Billion is raised through workplace giving annually. But today’s workforce has evolved to expect more options and transparency from your corporate giving programs. When charitable choice is given, employee participation increases. But how do you align your preferred causes with current NPO partners such as the United Way, with expanded choices employees are looking for? How can you offer the greatest choice, maximize matching opportunities, and still align preferred causes?

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Energy

ENGIE North America Acquires Genbright

ENGIE North America Inc. announced the acquisition of Genbright LLC of Hingham, MA, a company pioneering the integration of distributed energy resources into wholesale electricity markets. The purchase enables ENGIE and its DER businesses, including ENGIE Storage, to further the adoption and growth of DERs within markets throughout the United States.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Caesars Entertainment Announces Release of its 10th Annual Corporate Social Responsibility Report, Marking a Decade of Positive Impact

Caesars Entertainment Corporation (NASDAQ:CZR), one of the world’s most diversified gaming and entertainment companies, today published its annual PEOPLE PLANET PLAY corporate social responsibility (CSR) report, marking a decade of positive impact in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy.

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Health & Healthcare

The Heart of Summer Calls for Heart-Healthy Grilling Tips

We tapped the culinary expertise of our Aramark certified chefs to create a list of proven summer tips to make healthier and more plant-forward meals that will have your guests asking for more.

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Green Infrastructure

Iveco Bus to Deliver 250 More Buses, Including Natural Gas Power Solutions, to the Ivory Coast

Following the order of 450 buses in January 2018, the Government of the Ivory Coast and the Abidjan Transport Company SOTRA confirm a new investment with CNH Industrial’s global bus brand for a total running fleet of more than 750 city buses.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

State Prison Directors Honor Koch’s Holden for Justice Reform ‘Leadership’

The Association of State Correctional Administrators (ASCA) gave Holden its National Leadership Award at a gathering this week in Washington, D.C.

Environment

Lockheed Martin’s Climate Adaptation Strategies for Sustainable Development

Changes to our climate require advanced and innovative technologies that can strengthen societies’ resilience to its impacts. Lockheed Martin is on the forefront of not only developing these technologies, but also utilizing the data and information collected to create value for global sustainable development.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Sharon Schultz: Rebuilding Together Brings New Life to Still Meadows Community

Rebuilding Together Anne Arundel County (RTAAC), a safe and healthy nonprofit housing organization, returned to Still Meadows last month when they partnered with recycling and disposal experts, Republic Services, Inc., to improve the quality of life in this community that is populated by many active and retired military personnel.

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Diversity & Inclusion

FSG Releases New Primer on Advancing Racial Equity and Competitive Advantage

FSG’s new primer, Reckoning, Repair, and Change: How Business Leaders Can More Effectively Advance Racial Equity and Competitive Advantage is designed to help companies transform those pledges into action.

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Environment

Major Investors and Companies Urge Colorado to Adopt a Strong Zero Emission Vehicle Program

Influential investors and companies called on the Colorado Air Quality Control Commission today to accelerate the state’s transition to clean transportation.

Social Impact & Volunteering

The Power Of Purpose: How Procter & Gamble Is Becoming 'A Force For Good And A Force For Growth' Pt1

“I think that the 5 billion people in the world who we serve are looking around and saying, 'we need to make sure that we leave this world in a better place' and that has to come from the everyday household and personal care products that we use as well."

Diversity & Inclusion

Moody's Partners with Girls Who Code to Close the Gender Gap in Tech

Through its Summer Immersion Program, 40 students will spend 7 weeks in our NYC & SF offices learning the fundamentals of CS & gaining exposure to the tech industry.

Environment

Ecocentricity Blog: Plan G

This 20-minute video covers four different climate stories in the state of Georgia. Even if you aren’t in Georgia, give it a watch – this is a great example of excellent climate communication.

Energy

Millions of Idle Power Plants

Combating climate change requires our economy to make a comprehensive transition to clean energy, where rooftop solar is part of the solution. The buildings all around us consume so much power and generate so much carbon. But the rooftops of those buildings have high technical potential to generate solar power right at the point where it is consumed.

Diversity & Inclusion

United Airlines' Sharon Grant Named One of Corporate America's Most Influential Women

Savoy Magazine recently named Sharon Grant, Chief Community Engagement Officer at United Airlines, one of Corporate America's most influential women. Savoy is a leading African American lifestyle and business publication.

Environment

5,400-mile Bike Ride Celebrates Green Jobs in Canada

This summer, Zac Wagman of Project Learning Tree (PLT) Canada embarked on a cross-country adventure to celebrate and promote youth working in green jobs that include wildlife management, forest management, forest-based programs, conservation and environmental education.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Food and Beverage Leaders Turn to Renewable Energy, Circular Solutions for Cost-Savings

From food safety and regulatory compliance to packaging and supply chain logistics, the food and beverage industry is constantly hunting for solutions that balance profitability and sustainability. With market share increasingly on the line – particularly for large consumer goods companies – food and beverage companies are being squeezed to analyze every cost.

Innovation & Technology

Aflac Ducks Go to Kids With Cancer

American Family Life Assurance Company of Columbus, Ga., has partnered with Children’s Miracle Network to provide a free duck to every child diagnosed with cancer in the country.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Paige CR Magazine Announces Finalists for 2019 Responsible CEO of Year Award and Lifetime Achievement Award

Corporate Responsibility Magazine has announced the finalists for its annual excellence in leadership awards, presented at 3BL Forum on Oct. 29–30 at MGM National Harbor.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Tetra Tech’s 2019 International Bike to Work Challenge has Highest Turnout Since Inception

As part of Tetra Tech’s 2019 International Bike to Work Week (BTWW) Challenge, 697 participants from more than 61 teams around the world cycled to work to reduce traffic congestion and carbon emissions.

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