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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Private Foundations in the Foundation Office at Fifth Third Bank Announce More Than $5.2 Million in 2021 Grants

Eight private family foundations in The Foundation Office at Fifth Third Bank, National Association, have announced grants of more than $5.2 million in 2021.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Achieving a More Inclusive and Sustainable Recovery in 2022

The economic rebound in the wake of the pandemic has been a tale of two recoveries. In the U.S., low-wage earners, especially Black and Hispanic workers, have been hit hardest by pandemic-related job losses.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

4 Ways to Keep Hybrid Workers and Critical Systems Secure in 2022

​​US hybrid workers are (hopefully) closing down their laptops for the winter holidays, but before they do, they should check in with their hardworking IT security teams to make sure everything is buttoned up before heading into the new year.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

American Express and the U.S. Black Chambers, Inc. Create A Pop-Up with A Purpose

The Los Angeles community experienced the first-ever ByBlack Bazaar by American Express, a pop-up holiday marketplace where consumers supported local and national Black-owned small businesses from December 11-12, 2021.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Good Neighbors Care for the Earth

We’re all on this planet together! Just learning about the ground under our feet helps inspire us to take care of our environment.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Whirlpool Corporation UK Announces New House + Home Initiative with Habitat for Humanity GB

Whirlpool UK Appliances Limited, announced its UK partnership with Habitat for Humanity Great Britain (GB), a leading housing charity focused on long-term poverty alleviation through affordable social housing.

Innovation & Technology

Plentiful: Innovative Technology Elevates Dignity for Those Experiencing Food Insecurity

The Transformational Tech series highlights Cisco’s nonprofit grant recipients that use technology to help transform the lives of individuals and communities.

Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainable Infrastructure: So Much More Than Renewable Energy

Black & Veatch and our clients – as developers, asset owners, city planners, engineers and constructors – sit at the intersection of the built, natural and social environments.

Events, Media & Communications

CFO Media Roundtable: Uniting CFOs Towards a Better

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) has fueled conversations across industries over the past year.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

InstallNET's EcoServ Program Recognized With 2021 SEAL Business Sustainability Award

InstallNET, a project management company that facilitates the installation and decommission of commercial furniture, announced today that their EcoServ program was awarded the 2021 SEAL Sustainable Service Award for leadership, innovation, and commitment to sustainable business practices.

Environment

Overcoming EHS Hazards With Help From Clark Griswold

As the holiday season approaches once again and we’re taking notes and drawing tips from “National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation” and its beloved protagonist on how to mitigate EHS hazards.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Wheels and Wings: American's Two Pilot Training Centers Collect Bikes for Kids

Bicycles line the hallways at American’s two pilot training facilities — the result of a friendly competition between team members at the American Airlines Flight Academy and Charlotte Training Center.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Operation Surprise: Path to Pro Holiday Grants

The Home Depot Foundation, Home Builders Institute and Habitat for Humanity International came together on Thursday, Dec. 16, to spread some holiday cheer.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Skilling For a Digital Future

Southeast Asia is riding a digital wave. With 500 million people entering the workforce in the next 10 years, countries will need to prepare for new digital opportunities.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Entergy Texas Gives Back this Holiday Season

Funded by Entergy shareholders, Entergy Texas, Inc. is supporting organizations helping those in need this holiday season.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Helping Give Students a Voice

I created the New York City Youth Activism Coalition to empower young people and improve educational opportunities. Through our conferences and roundtables, we voice student concerns and demand action from government and school officials.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Biogen Recognized by Newsweek as one of America's Most Responsible Companies

The passion and incredible work of our colleagues around the world helped to make this recognition possible.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Truist Foundation President Lynette Bell Discusses Corporate Giving and More On Untapped Philanthropy Podcast

During an interview with Untapped Philanthropy podcast, Truist Foundation President Lynette Bell spoke about corporate giving, agility and lessons funders can learn from banking.

Health & Healthcare

Illumina-Supported Startup Uses Tampons to Offer Critical Clues About Women's Reproductive Health

When entrepreneur Ridhi Tariyal walked out of Boston’s Brigham & Women’s Hospital in the fall of 2013, she left feeling frustrated.

Health & Healthcare

Waiting for HUGS: Providing Care to Make Smiles Possible

A child’s smile is one of their earliest expressions of joy and connection. Unfortunately for children born with congenital ear and facial deformities, they are not only deprived of a smile, but also a healthy life from the complications that follow.

Innovation & Technology

Chevron Products Company to Debut Havoline® PRO-RS™ Renewable Full Synthetic Motor Oil, Chevron's First-Ever Renewable Passenger Car Motor Oil Offering

Havoline PRO-RS to Join Chevron’s Trusted Havoline® Brand of Advanced Passenger Car Motor Oils as the Portfolio’s Ultra-Premium Product, Made with 25 percent Sustainably Sourced Plant-Based Oils

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Sustainable Finance in Action | Acre: Careers in Finance Are Changing

With the world coming together at COP26 to discuss action on climate change, Acre partnered with The London Institute of Banking & Finance to highlight all the work we are doing to make an impact.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

AEG and The LA Kings Adopt 42 Los Angeles Families in Need for Holiday Season

This Season of Giving, AEG employees and the LA Kings adopted 42 Los Angeles families in partnership with various nonprofit organizations’ Adopt-A-Family Program.

Diversity & Inclusion

100 Flags Fly in Florida to Honor Duke Energy Veterans

For Veterans Day on Nov. 11 and all month long, fields of honor across America honor those who served

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

An "A to Z" Approach to Customer Service in Agriculture

In the time it will take you to read this sentence, nearly 100 packages will have left an Amazon warehouse.

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