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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Family Promise of Southern Chester County Receives $300,000 Grant From KeyBank Foundation

Family Promise of Southern Chester County (FPSCC) has received a charitable grant from KeyBank Foundation in the amount of $300,000 payable over three years.

Innovation & Technology

St. Louis Region Emerging as a Global Hub for Innovation in Indoor Agriculture

The St. Louis region is positioned to become the global center for innovation in indoor soilless agriculture thanks to a cooperative effort from dozens of experts over the past two years. This work, which aims to realize the full potential of a burgeoning industry while benefiting the local community, is detailed in a new report released today from World Wildlife Fund’s (WWF) Markets Institute.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Truist Donates Former Tucker, Georgia Branch to Operation HOPE

Operation HOPE announced that it is receiving the donation of Truist Financial Corporation’s former Tucker, Georgia, branch. This donation is part of Truist’s $20 million investment to Operation HOPE for financial education and support of significant initiatives.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

From Kleenex to Kotex: Inside the ICE House Podcast with Alison Lewis and Robert Long

Robert Long, Kimberly-Clark’s chief R&D officer, and Alison Lewis, the company’s chief growth officer, recently sat down with host Josh King for an Inside the ICE House Podcast interview at the New York Stock Exchange to discuss Kimberly-Clark’s 150-year legacy of purpose-led innovation and what comes next.

Environment

COP15: Momentum for Corporate Transparency

With the UN Convention on Biodiversity (COP15) underway, over 20,000 delegates from 190 countries are meeting in Montréal, Canada, with the goal of setting the essential targets and commitments

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Baker Hughes Recognized by Forbes as One of the World's Top Female Friendly Companies 2022

Baker Hughes (NASDAQ: BKR), an energy technology company, has been recognized by Forbes as one of The World’s Top Female-Friendly Companies.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Managing Supply Chain Volatility: The Importance of Keeping People at the Center

As the last few years have shown so dramatically, a strong supply chain organization is at the heart of business continuity.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

4 Company Benefits of Strong CSR Programs

A well-built corporate social responsibility program has a lot of moving parts. The benefits of CSR that stem from these efforts are good for your company, your employees and your community.

Environment

Understanding and Measuring the "S" in ESG

In this episode, you'll learn about the "S" in ESG and why it needs clear reporting standards to measure its business impacts. We explore the importance of social impact data and discuss the Impact Genome Registry.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

From the Fifth Third 2021 ESG Report: Affordable Housing

Affordable housing, or the lack of it, continues to be a persistent problem in many communities across the Fifth Third footprint. Introduced in 2016, our Down Payment Assistance program

Health & Healthcare

Direct Relief Announces $7.9 Million Humanitarian Aid Package for Ukraine

Direct Relief today announced its broadest financial package of medical aid for Ukrainians to date through $7.9 million in financial support to organizations providing critical health and rehabilitation services to Ukrainians and Ukrainian refugees.

Innovation & Technology

CNH Industrial Debuts World's First Liquefied Natural Gas Tractor Prototype

CNH Industrial unveiled the next step in alternative power for agriculture at its Tech Day event in Phoenix, Arizona, USA.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Metal Pre-Treatment Paves the Way for Greater Sustainability in Automotive Industry

From cars and appliances to office furniture and aluminum cans, pre-treatment of metals before painting paves the way for improved adhesion, increased corrosion protection, and long-term durability.

Energy

United Rentals Adds Emissions Information to Online Equipment Marketplace

United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE: URI), the world’s largest equipment rental company, today announced its online rental catalog now includes emissions level information for all equipment.

Environment

COP27: A Breakthrough for People and Planet

The 27th United Nations (UN) Conference of the Parties (COP), which took place this November in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, marked a significant milestone in developing action against climate change.

Environment

NFWF and International Paper Announce Five-year, $10 Million Renewal of Landmark Forest Conservation Partnership That Helps Keep Forests As Forests

International Paper and The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) announced the renewal of their Forestland Stewards Partnership for another five-year period, where IP is committing $10 million for wildlife and working forest conservation.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Walmart Foundation Awards a $600,000 Grant to Boys & Girls Clubs of America in Support of Food Access Program for Youth in Native Communities

The Walmart Foundation announced a $600,000 grant to Boys & Girls Clubs of America, supporting child nutrition and food access programming for Clubs on Native Lands.

Diversity & Inclusion

Growing Disability Inclusion Means Delivering Inspired Action

As we recognize International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we acknowledge and thank our employees and change-making partners who help drive our culture of understanding, empathy and trust through the sharing of their own lived experiences.

Research, Reports & Publications

12 Years of Biodiversity Data in Musim Mas' Plantations: An Analysis by SEARRP

Musim Mas’ conservation effort includes forest stewardship, riparian buffer restoration, and active monitoring of wildlife and other environmental indicators within both HCV areas and the surrounding land concessions.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Entergy's Supply Chain Organization Donates Nearly $700,000 in Sanitizing Goods

Entergy's supply chain organization this year donated more than 8,000 cases of hand and surface sanitizing liquid, spray and wipes, valued at $694,000.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Oportun Wins Tearsheet Challenger Award for Serving the Underserved

Oportun, a mission-driven fintech and digital banking platform, today announced that it has been named the winner of the 2022 Tearsheet Challenger Award in the category of Serving the Underserved.

Diversity & Inclusion

MetLife Recognized for Disability Equality

MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) announced that it has received a top score on the Disability Equality Index® (DEI), making the company a “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion” for the sixth year in a row.

Energy

Enbridge and Partners Celebrate Inauguration of Nation's First Offshore Wind Farm

The winds of the Loire-Atlantique region and Atlantic Ocean are being cheered today as France’s first commercial-scale offshore wind project becomes fully operational.

Diversity & Inclusion

IOC Announces Latest Refugee Athlete Scholarship-Holders for Paris 2024

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced the latest group of refugee athletes who have been awarded scholarships to help them train towards the Olympic Games Paris 2024, which brings their total number to 52.

Education

Fifth Third Finance Academy Scholarship Returns for Sixth Consecutive Year

The Fifth Third Finance Academy Scholarship Contest has returned for the 2022-2023 school year. High school students who have taken the financial education course are welcome to participate in an essay contest

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