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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Sustainability at the Cinema With Lucca Film Festival for Future, the Short Film Competition in Collaboration With Sofidel

The Lucca Film Festival embraces the Clean Living spirit of Sofidel.

Energy

How Safe Practices Can Protect Ammonia’s Role in the Energy Transition

Join us on Thursday, July 25th at 8:45am CT for our live webinar, How Safe Practices Can Protect Ammonia’s Role in the Energy Transition.

Research, Reports & Publications

SEC Cybersecurity Rules: One Year Later

Matt Kelly, editor and CEO of Radical Compliance, and Matthew Williams, ESG solutions lead at Clearview, join co-host Steve Soter to explore how cybersecurity and ESG intersect. Together, they discuss the challenges of assessing the importance of cybersecurity events.

Education

Chemours Discovery Hub Hosts High School Students for STEM Event

At Chemours, we believe that by exposing future generations to the wonders of chemistry, we can change even more lives for the better. To achieve this mission, we continue to invest and engage in science, technology, engineering, and math education programs.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Baker Tilly Foundation Empowers the Kansas City Autism Training Center To Build More Inclusive Spaces

Each year, through Baker Tilly Wishes, the Baker Tilly Foundation provides 15 grants of $10,000 to not-for-profits nominated by our team members. Learn about the Kansas City Autism Training Center and how it has profoundly impacted team member Rainer Nsenki and his family.

Energy

From Waste to Watts: Landfill Finds New Life as a Solar Plant

As the community announced a goal to power all of Buncombe County with 100% renewable energy by 2042, Duke Energy set out to construct another solar facility as part of the Western Carolinas Modernization Plan.

Environment

NPF’s ParkVentures Program Awards $2.2 Million to Affinity Groups

NPF's program ParkVentures will increase its investment in equity-focused outdoor projects this year.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Manufacturers Critical to Tackling the Climate Crisis, Declares Cascale CEO Colin Browne

In June, Cascale, formerly the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, welcomed over 200 attendees and 25 industry speakers to the Manufacturer Forum: Shanghai.

Environment

Setting the Standard for Sustainability With SCS Global Services

The latest news and thought leadership from SCS Global Services, the global leader in third-party certification, validation and verification.

Innovation & Technology

CNH Brand Case IH Showcases Its Great Iron and Tech at AgroBrasilia

Case IH, a brand of CNH, attended the new edition of AgroBrasília, a fair held at the Ivaldo Censi Technological Park, in the federal capital.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Fifth Third Bank Financial Empowerment Mobile Serves More Than 1,000 Residents in First 60 Days

The Fifth Third Bank Financial Empowerment Mobile, commonly known as the eBus, brings financial access, social services and education directly into communities across the Bank’s 11-state footprint, especially in underserved areas.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Ensuring Responsible Operations at Covia

Covia prioritizes responsibility and sustainability in our operations, focusing on environmental and social impacts.

Events, Media & Communications

In Corporate M&A and Private Equity Transactions, a Firm’s ESG Profile Is in Sharper Focus

In conversations with corporate clients we often point out three important factors driving their sustainability journey:

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Universal Pictures ‘The Fall Guy’ Leans Into Sustainability

While Colt Seavers is no stranger to chaos on his film sets, in real life the team behind Universal’s The Fall Guy was much more intentional with their behavior behind the scenes when it came to sustainability.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Students Earn 2024 Fifth Third Education Scholarships From the Fifth Third Foundation

Since its founding in 1948, the Fifth Third Foundation has made education programs a key priority. In 2005, Fifth Third established its Scholarship Program to award one-time, $2,500 scholarships annually to children of Fifth Third employees for study at a college or university.

Events, Media & Communications

Lenovo Appoints Doug Fisher as Chief Security & AI Officer

Lenovo is pleased to announce Doug Fisher’s expanded role as Lenovo’s Chief Security and AI Officer, reporting to Lenovo’s CEO.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Sustainability Beyond the Carton: Caps & Straws

Food and beverage packaging can be derived from plant-based materials like sugarcane, which are renewable if responsibly sourced.

Sustainable Development Goals

Small Business, Big Impact

In the corner of a vegetarian restaurant in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, three Vietnamese women sit around bowls of steaming noodles and dumplings, engrossed in discussion.

Education

The Best of the Best: Bailey’s Child Development and Learning Center

Owned and operated by a dual military couple, Bailey’s Child Development and Learning Center started when the Bailey’s were facing difficulties finding reliable childcare while on active duty.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Employee Resource Group Spotlight: Black Alliance

ERGs Unplugged is our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) podcast, where we take a deeper dive into the power of our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs).

Energy

Here’s What Oil and Gas Companies Should Know About the Transition Risk Landscape

Energy experts have called it a “moment of truth” for the oil and gas industry. How can you ensure your company is prepared to navigate transition risks?

Innovation & Technology

Verizon Business, Monarch Tractor Drive Sustainable Farming Practices Through Network Connectivity

Verizon Business and Monarch Tractor announce a strategic partnership to support more sustainable farming practices with the use of autonomous tractors all connected via Verizon’s network.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

'My New Home Is an Investment in Myself and a Confidence Builder'

A Regions financial benefit for associates helped Consumer Risk Data Scientist Victoria Robinson fulfill her homeownership dreams and create a new legacy as her family’s youngest homeowner.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Entergy Texas Provides $125,000 Donation to Red Cross for Hurricane Beryl Relief

Entergy Texas is pleased to announce a shareholder commitment of $125,000 to the American Red Cross to help support relief efforts for those affected by Hurricane Beryl in Southeast Texas.

Research, Reports & Publications

Eaton Making Significant Progress on Sustainability Targets and I&D Journey As Outlined in Two New Publications

Intelligent power management company Eaton (NYSE:ETN) released its 2023 Sustainability Report and standalone Global Inclusion and Diversity Transparency Report today.

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