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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Bath & Body Works Gives Back for Global Handwashing Day

Each year on October 15, communities around the world come together to recognize Global Handwashing Day, an international advocacy day dedicated to increasing awareness about the importance of handwashing with soap as an effective way to prevent diseases and save lives.

Social Impact & Volunteering

American Airlines Team Members, Customers Support Communities Impacted by Hurricanes

As Hurricane Milton barreled down on Florida’s Gulf Coast, more than 200 American Airlines team members at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) Maintenance Hangar were packing more than 12,000 hygiene kits for distribution by Feeding America®.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Congratulations to Second Quarter Regions Riding Forward Scholarship Contest Winners

The Regions Riding Forward Scholarship contest has awarded over $1.4 million in educational assistance to more than 400 students over the past 12 years.

Environment

Rayonier’s Land-Based Solutions: Advancing a Low-Carbon Economy

The term “land-based solutions” refers to land uses that address the environmental needs of the world. In this summary, we examine land-based solutions Rayonier is positioned to provide that could have a significant positive impact on the world.

Health & Healthcare

Viatris 2023 Sustainability Report: Addressing Critical Health and Social Needs in India

With a large footprint in India, we have a broad program supporting communities there.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

71% of Americans Would Be More Likely To Vote for a Presidential Candidate Who Takes a Stand on Reducing Global Hunger, New Study Shows

71% of Americans would be more likely to vote for a U.S. presidential candidate who takes a stand on reducing global hunger than one who doesn't.

Sustainable Development Goals

AccountAbility Unveils New Guidance on Reviewing and Assuring Greenhouse Gas Emissions

AccountAbility's new guide helps organizations review and verify their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

Diversity & Inclusion

Albertsons Companies’ Mid-Atlantic-Division Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

Albertsons Companies’ Mid-Atlantic Division celebrated an incredible weekend at the Fiesta DC parade and festival! The @Safeway booth was buzzing with excitement as families spun the wheel for goodies from beloved brands.

Environment

The Critical Role of Water Stewardship in a Changing Climate

In this episode of the Rethinking EHS podcast, we explore the significance and practices of water stewardship, examining its global impact.

Education

New Gamified Learning Experience and Lesson Bundle From Honda and Discovery Education Immerses Students in Road Safety

Discovery Education and Honda present new resources that empower high school students to experiment with and understand driver and pedestrian safety.

Education

Taking Engineering Teaching Labs to the Next Level

Incorporating AI into Engineering education labs is an obvious choice for educators and lab managers to complement their teaching and make it more engaging during lab classes and off-hours through virtual generative AI tutors.

Diversity & Inclusion

Preserving Culture and Community in San Francisco’s Mission District

San Francisco’s Mission District is one of the oldest neighborhoods in the city and has been a hub for Latino and immigrant communities for decades. As the city evolved throughout the 20th century and the cost of living in the neighborhood rose.

Diversity & Inclusion

Principal Financial Group 2023 Sustainability Report: Engaging Our Employees

We strive to bring out the best in our people by investing in what matters to them, which allows us to proactively engage and retain an inclusive workforce at Principal. Our employee value proposition underscores the components most important to our employees.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Meet Abhay | A Journey of Innovation and Growth at HARMAN

Abhay has spent much of his career at HARMAN. What keeps him excited after all this time? "We work on difficult-to-solve problems," he shares, "and the collaboration between teams is fantastic." This environment of teamwork and innovation keeps him energized.

Diversity & Inclusion

From the 2023 Regency Centers Corporate Responsibility Report: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Aligned with our DEI strategic roadmap, Regency continues to focus on improving diversity across our operations and organization, enabling our employees to grow and succeed.

Events, Media & Communications

SCS Global Services Awards Its First Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC) Forest Management Certification in Thailand

The rubber plantation group Khok Khian Agriculturist Cooperative Ltd. has catapulted global third-party certifier SCS Global Services’ reach to Thailand for FSC Forest Management, becoming the company’s first client certified to the FSC Forest Management standard in the country.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

DP World Callao Receives Corporate Diversity Award for 2024

DP World, a global leader in logistics and supply chain solutions, has been awarded the Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association (WISTA International) Corporate Diversity Award for 2024.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KeyBank and Elmwood Park Zoo Announce New Partnership That Supports Zoo-On-Wheels

KeyBank and the Elmwood Park Zoo in Norristown, Pennsylvania recently announced that they have formed a new community partnership that provides funding for Zoo-On-Wheels, a mobile zoo program that makes more than 400 visits to schools and community groups throughout Pennsylvania.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Duke Energy Provides $100,000 in Grants To Support Organizations Providing Senior Home Ramp Programs in South Carolina

South Carolina’s senior population should never have to decide between the necessities of life and living out their golden years in safety in their own home.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

IWBI and The Instant Group Launch the WELL Coworking Rating To Accelerate Health Leadership for Coworking and Flexible Workspaces

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), the global authority on advancing healthy buildings, organizations and communities, together with The Instant Group.

Diversity & Inclusion

Southwire’s Second Annual Inclusion Report Highlights Commitment to Inclusion and Generational Sustainability

Southwire, North America’s leading wire and cable company, is proud to announce the release of its second annual inclusion report. The 2023 report highlights Southwire’s continued leadership in our industry, within the organization and in the communities where it operates.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Verizon Foundation Donates $2 Million Towards Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton Relief Efforts

The Verizon Foundation is stepping up to support communities devastated by Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton with a total of $2 million in donations to aid relief and recovery efforts.

Education

Reaching for the Stars: TEACH-NW Students Connect With the ISS

Exploring the vastness of space has always been a captivating endeavor, and for a group of dedicated students at TEACH-NW, it's a dream coming true.

Diversity & Inclusion

AEG and Bank of Montreal Sponsor 2024 LA Sports & Entertainment Supplier Diversity Summit Hosted by Office of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass

EG, the world’s leading sports and entertainment company, and Bank of Montreal sponsored the inaugural LA Sports & Entertainment Supplier Diversity Summit hosted by the Office of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass on October 10, 2024.

Innovation & Technology

Innovating for Impact: Thermo King® and RTR

Thermo King EMEA delivers on its pledge to provide customers like RTR Holland fully electric, zero direct emission refrigeration solutions for every segment of the cold chain.

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