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Media & Communications

3BL Media Updates 3BL Professional Platform With 'Meet the Audience' Data

3BL Media, the world's leading communications partner for purpose-driven organizations, announced today the release of enhanced “meet your audience” data and real-time insights into the performance of environmental, social and governance (ESG) news.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

T. Rowe Price Earns Top Score in Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2022 Corporate Equality Index

T. Rowe Price proudly announced that it received a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2022 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Yum China Ranked Among the Top 100 Companies Globally for Gender Equality by Equileap

Yum China Holdings, Inc. (the "Company" or "Yum China", NYSE: YUMC and HKEX: 9987) today announced it has been ranked among the leading companies worldwide in the 2022 edition of Equileap’s Top 100 Gender Equality Global Ranking.

Energy

Ceres Commends EPA for Acting on Federal Truck Emissions; Urges Increased Ambition

The federal clean truck standards proposed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today represent a key step in the agency’s efforts to tackle the climate crisis and its ongoing threats to public health.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Las Vegas Sands and Sands China, Ltd. Earn Recognition in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2022

Las Vegas Sands received a silver class award and Sands China, Ltd. received a bronze class award in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2022, a comprehensive annual publication on the state of corporate sustainability around the world.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Whole Planet Foundation and Sponsors Celebrate International Women's Day to Provide More Opportunities for Economic Achievement

During Women’s History Month, Whole Planet Foundation and sponsors are helping to alleviate global poverty, celebrate the achievements of women entrepreneurs and collectively raise $50,000 to support them with microcredit.

Health & Healthcare

Identical Triplets Receive Medtronic Cryoablation for Life-threatening Heart Condition

Medtronic cryoablation was the best choice to get the Nelson sisters back in the game of life, and softball, as soon as possible.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

26 Business Leaders Share How Purpose Powers Their Organizations

To celebrate the individuals reshaping the role of business in society, I curated 25 of my favorite Purpose 360 episodes from the past 18 months..

Innovation & Technology

Demystifying the Key Benefits of Network Security Automation

Communications service providers (CSPs) and mission-critical service providers face increasing security challenges and a rapidly evolving threat landscape.

Diversity & Inclusion

Morgan Stanley Announces Partnership With Tennis Pro Leylah Fernandez

Morgan Stanley today announced a new partnership with women’s tennis professional Leylah Fernandez to expand the reach of the Morgan Stanley brand to tennis fans around the world.

Research, Reports & Publications

Quest Diagnostics New Health Trends® Report Drug Misuse in America 2021

Drug Misuse in America 2021, our latest Health Trends® report, provides a unique snapshot of the pandemic's impact on drug misuse and health professionals’ critical need for comprehensive resources

Education

Truist WORD Force Magically Transforms Reading Lessons into a Fun Game

Since launching Truist WORD Force, elementary teachers appreciate access to the fun, effective and free digital literacy program their students can easily use at home or in school.

Research, Reports & Publications

PEI Q&A: Acre on the Growing Demand for ESG and Impact Talent

With the increasing competition and demand for sustainability talent in private markets, Acre’s Executive Director, Ian Povey-Hall, sat down with PEI to share a Q&A on recruitment trends in private equity.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

International Paper Named 2022 Best Company for Women to Work

International Paper was recognized as a 2022 Best Companies to Work in three categories: Women, Diversity and Millennials. This award represents the fifth consecutive year the company has been recognized by the Women’s Choice Award®.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Scotiabank Stands in Support of the People of the Ukraine With a $200,000 Donation to the Red Cross

Scotiabank announced today that the bank has made a donation of $200,000 to the Red Cross' Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Appeal, to support relief efforts for those affected by recent events in Ukraine and surrounding countries.

Energy

CIT Serves as Coordinating Lead Arranger on $71.4 Million Financing for Howard County, Maryland Solar Portfolio

CIT, a division of First Citizens Bank, announced that its Power and Energy business served as coordinating lead arranger on a $71.4 million in financing for a portfolio of solar projects.

Diversity & Inclusion

CRB's Racial Equity and Diversity Employee Resource Group Drives Donations to the UNCF

We invite everyone to embrace the positive influence and teachings from incredible individuals throughout history this Black History Month, and every month after!

Diversity & Inclusion

What Does It Take for Companies to Engage Communities More Equitably?

What does authentic corporate community engagement look like? Read about the 5 ways corporations can build a more equitable approach to community engagement.

Innovation & Technology

Arrow Electronics Inspires Future Innovators at Engineering Week Forum

Arrow Electronics celebrated National Engineering Week by sponsoring and participating in a virtual forum focused on educating and empowering the next generation of engineers.

Diversity & Inclusion

Fifth Third Foundation Announces Lead Investment in 6888 Kitchen Incubator

Fifth Third Foundation’s gift of $1 million to the Incubator will provide necessary dollars to help build its commercial space that will assist and serve the Dayton area.

Innovation & Technology

How the Pandemic Is Changing Our Relationship with Tech

As we all become more accustomed to using technology to perform everyday tasks, we become less forgiving of poor experiences — and technology companies must reframe how they embrace digital transformation to adapt.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Lenovo Recognized as Leader for Supplier Engagement and Clean Tech

Lenovo has been recognized by the global environmental reporting non profit, CDP, as a Supplier Engagement Leader.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Chemours 10 Corporate Responsibility Commitment Goals to Achieve by 2030

Rooted in our values and inextricably linked to our growth, the Chemours Corporate Responsibility Commitment goals express our steadfast resolve to operate each day as a different kind of chemistry company.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Cuddly Aflac Social Robot Ducks Aim to Comfort Children With SCD

The supplemental insurance provider Aflac is expanding its “My Special Aflac Duck” social robot program to benefit children with sickle cell disease (SCD).

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Navigating the Canals of Water Investing

We need more, and better access to, safe fresh water. It seems very straightforward to invest in freshwater solutions and enjoy the returns. But, invest in what, exactly?

Latest Campaigns

  1. AEG Celebrates Inclusion
    At AEG, we embrace inclusion and strive to create a workplace where our employees feel welcomed, valued and respected for the viewpoints, ideas...
  2. Accelerating access to healthcare technology
    We believe technology can help close the world’s health gaps. By putting people first, we find new ways to advance health while reducing costs. And...
  3. IWBI | WELL Building Standard
    Our built environment can shape our habits and choices, regulate our sleep-wake cycle, drive us toward healthy and unhealthy choices, and passively...
  4. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  5. Aflac Stories
    Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.
  6. Kids to College Powered by Entergy
    Entergy believes in the dreams of the families we serve. Everyone deserves the opportunity to continue their education and, as a corporate leader and...
  7. Financial health
    At Wells Fargo, we're opening pathways to economic advancement for racially and ethnically diverse and low- and moderate-income individuals and...
  8. KeyBank: Responsible Banking
    Everyone’s financial journey is different. We make intentional efforts to meet the individual needs of clients and communities through a diverse range...
  9. AEG Celebrates Inclusion
    At AEG, we embrace inclusion and strive to create a workplace where our employees feel welcomed, valued and respected for the viewpoints, ideas...
  10. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  11. Health and Safety by Antea Group
    Antea Group's health and safety consultants understand what it takes to help make a positive impact on safety culture. Read blogs, insights, and more...
  12. Corporate Social Responsibility
    Whirlpool Corporation has several CSR partners including United Way, Habitat for Humanity International, Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Consulada...
  13. Arbor Day Foundation News
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  14. Integrated Tools
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts to align the industry on a common language to describe sustainability performance to reduce duplication and...
  15. 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...