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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement | Verizon

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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Events, Media & Communications

CNH Dominates at Safra Show in Brazil

CNH brands New Holland, Case IH, New Holland Construction, CASE Construction Equipment, CNH Capital, and Raven showcased products that shined in sustainable innovation at the 11th edition of the Safra Show in Brazil.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Coastal Second Harvest Food Bank Awarded Grant From Duke Energy Foundation

Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida recently received a $27,000 grant from Duke Energy Foundation through the Powerful Communities program.

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Energy

Ceres Applauds U.S. DOE and New York State Officials on Approval of New Home Energy Rebate Program

The U.S. Department of Energy announced today that New York is the first state to have its new federal home energy rebates application approved.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Meet the 2024 Influencers

Minutes into a conversation with Mukesh Kasargode, vice president of R&D, PepsiCo Foods North America, his leadership style is apparent: It’s about prioritizing people and building trust within his teams.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Hormel Foods Seeking Nominations for 2024 Class of 10 Under 20 Food Heroes

The impact-driven program, now in its third year, recognizes the efforts of young trailblazers from across the United States whose philanthropic efforts are driving the world toward a more transparent, secure and sustainable food system.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Enhancing Habitats for Reptiles and Amphibians

Covia is proud to have contributed to the Wildlife Habitat Council's (WHC) white paper entitled "Enhancing Habitats for Reptiles and Amphibians."

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Education

Nurturing Student Curiosity on Earth Day and Beyond With Resources From Discovery Education

Discovery Education—the worldwide edtech leader whose state-of-the-art digital resources nurture student curiosity and drive deeper engagement in instruction—presents educators a wide array of new, free digital resources designed to nurture student curiosity.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Protecting Human Rights

Respect for human rights is a fundamental value of PotlatchDeltic.

Innovation & Technology

Wells Fargo Innovation Incubator Unveils 2024 Strategic Award Winners

This year, IN² distributed $767,000 across 15 organizations within the Channel Partner network.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

Vacation Park for Children With Special Needs Gets Makeover From FedEx Netherlands

Last fall, team members from the Netherlands spent an afternoon doing projects like carpentry and maintenance jobs; reinforcing water holes; replacing old woodwork in the forest to ensure wheelchair access and safety; and landscaping, weed pulling, and other outdoor jobs.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Fortune Media and Great Place To Work® Name Comcast NBCUniversal One of the Top 10 Companies to Work for in the U.S.

For the second year in a row, Great Place To Work® and Fortune Media have recognized Comcast NBCUniversal as one of the top 10 of 100 Best Companies to Work For™ in 2024, ranking the company No. 10 on this year’s list.

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Environment

INC-4: Seize the Moment To End Plastic Pollution

There is overwhelming support around the world to reduce plastic pollution, even among major plastic-production countries.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Gilead Sciences Publishes 2023 ESG Impact Report

Learn how we’re advancing our vision to create a healthier world while benefiting our people, the communities we support and our planet.

Sustainable Development Goals

IBM: Embedding Our Net Zero Goal in Our Business Operations Using AI

IBM has set a target of reaching operational net zero GHG emissions by 2030 with 350,000 metric tons or less of residual CO2 emissions. This requires that we reduce our current operational emissions as much as possible through energy conservation.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

T-Mobile and Governor Jeff Landry Reveal Massive $290 Million 5G Network Upgrade in Louisiana

"Governor Landry's leadership in driving economic development in Louisiana, especially for those in more rural and underserved communities, aligns with T-Mobile's commitment to create the best possible network experience in the places where it matters most," said Ulf Ewaldsson.

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Events, Media & Communications

Albertsons Companies' Jewel-Osco Division Hosts 10th Annual Mind, Body, Planet Event

Albertsons Companies' Jewel-Osco Division Hosts 10th Annual Mind, Body, Planet event series! This program aims to enlighten shoppers on the significance (and enjoyment) of eating and shopping for food that promotes personal wellness and environmental sustainability...

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Education

Engineering a Cool Career in Biotech—and Volunteering Along the Way

Inside a lab that is off-limits to most employees, Staff Engineer Allie Duchnak coordinates hundreds of details for highly confidential projects. Based at Illumina’s San Diego headquarters, her interdisciplinary team, Advanced Platforms, builds test beds for components.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Nubank and Mastercard Exclusive Study Reveals Path to Advancing Beyond Access Toward Financial Health

Today, Nubank and Mastercard released findings from a study measuring the financial inclusion impact on individuals, including some who have historically been on the margins of the traditional banking system in Brazil.

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Diversity & Inclusion

MAC Cosmetics UK&I Sponsors Central Saint Martins ‘Equal Futures Scholarship’ for Second Year

M·A·C Cosmetics is proud to announce the recipient of the 2023/24 M·A·C Cosmetics Equal Futures Scholarship for BA Fashion at globally renowned art and design institution Central Saint Martins, London.

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Innovation & Technology

3M Launches New Verify App To Help Tackle Counterfeit Personal Protective Equipment

Protecting the health and safety of workers across industries and work environments is one of 3M's passions. We understand the importance of keeping workers safe and protected, and we recognize the value of being certain that PPE is genuine.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

‘A Way Out’ for Those Facing Violence and Abuse

Physical safety. Protection and advocacy. A way out. These are what victims of family violence and sexual abuse urgently need, and it’s what they will find at New Day Advocacy Center (NDAC) in Ashland, Wisconsin, a small city of 8,000 on the shore of Lake Superior.

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Events, Media & Communications

CSR Europe and Wildlife Habitat Council Launch Business-Led Biodiversity Alliance for Sustainable Management

CSR Europe and the Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) officially launched the business-led Biodiversity Alliance for Sustainable Management at a high-level kick-off meeting on 17 April.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Principal Sustainability Series Featuring Jill Lippincott

Meet Jill Lippincott, our program manager of supplier diversity and sustainability. She’s leading efforts to help advance our mission to support diverse entrepreneurs in the U.S.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Empowering Women-Owned Businesses: Mary Kay Leads the Charge With Innovative Women’s Entrepreneurship Accelerator

Here at Mary Kay, we’re changing the narrative through advocating for gender-responsive procurement.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Sustainability Ratings - Driven by Number of Sources?

Some sustainability experts have speculated that the consensus ratings for an entity are driven partly by how many sources rate it.

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