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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation Quarterly Giving Series: Q1 2023 (June)

Today we’re bringing you the latest quarterly giving series from The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation to highlight the great work being done in support of our mission to help inspire and enable youth sports participation.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Sappi’s 2022 Employee Ideas That Matter Make a Difference in the Lives of People in Our Communities

In fiscal 2022, Chris Martland, Senior Procurement Manager at the Cloquet Mill, received a grant for Log A Load For Kids to purchase gift cards to support families visiting their child at one of the regional Gillette Children’s clinics in Northern Minnesota.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Bridging the Digital Divide With AT&T

In a world where connectivity is increasingly essential, the digital divide stands as a formidable obstacle. Millions of Americans are denied opportunities to improve their daily lives, succeed in work and school, and have a fair chance in the global economy.

Diversity & Inclusion

Webster Bank Corporate Responsibility Report: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

Webster proudly supports a host of Business Resource Groups that provide our colleagues with an authentic experience of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.

Environment

Alibaba’s Tmall Global Brings US Clean Beauty Brand The Detox Market to Chinese Consumers

Clean beauty products are on the rise in China, driven by sustainability-minded young consumers who care about the environment and their health.

Innovation & Technology

Bayer Sees More Than Doubling of Accessible Markets and Potential To Shape Regenerative Agriculture on More Than 400 Million Acres

Bayer announced its Crop Science Division will capitalize on opportunities presented by the shift to regenerative agriculture to grow in adjacent markets in addition to its core business of seeds, traits, crop protection and digital.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Duke Energy Foundation Grant Provides New Strike Team Trailer for Florida State Parks in Time for Hurricane Season

Trailer will support Florida State Parks strike teams and recovery efforts across the state

Diversity & Inclusion

Whirlpool Corporation Opens Emma Jean Hull Flats in Benton Harbor

Whirlpool Corporation announced today that Emma Jean Hull Flats, an 80-unit waterfront development in Benton Harbor, Mich., where the company was founded and is headquartered, has officially opened.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Improved Corporate Data Is an Enabler for the SDGs

With the annual stock-take on the progress of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) taking place in New York next month, GRI is supporting two side-events that will put the spotlight on the central role of sustainability reporting data in driving SDGs progress.

Diversity & Inclusion

D&I Weekly News Round Up: Inclusion, Mental Health, and More

Welcome to the latest edition of our Diversity & Inclusion News Round up. Today we are talking about EU’s new pay transparency directive, the 4-day workweek, a TED Talk on anxiety, and a World Down Syndrome Day campaign worth watching.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KFC China Expands CSR Initiatives To Support Underprivileged Children, Promote Social Inclusion, and Reduce Environmental Impacts and Food Waste

Yum China Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: YUMC and HKEX: 9987, "Yum China" or the "Company") announced that KFC China has hosted its latest Public Welfare Awareness Event in Hangzhou.

Innovation & Technology

New HPC Cluster Enables Lenovo & Al Hathboor Bikal.ai To Drive Citizen Safety & Health From Sustainable Data Center

Lenovo signed a new agreement with Al Hathboor Bikal.ai, to provide public and private sector customers with cutting-edge high performance cloud computing systems to support advanced digital transformation projects which focus on developing innovation in the UAE.

Events, Media & Communications

Forecasting the Fury: Safeguarding Businesses From Hurricanes and Wildland Fires

Join us on July 20th at 2 PM ET for this webinar to gain invaluable insights into the world of hurricane and wildland fire forecasting, and discover how proactive planning can help keep your business safe from these destructive forces.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

From the Fifth Third Bancorp 2022 Sustainability Report: A Message From Leadership

Fifth Third published its 2022 Sustainability Report on June 30. In it, President & CEO Tim Spence and Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer Kala Gibson shared a message regarding the Company’s commitment to sustainability.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Comcast NBCUniversal Makes Donation to Roybal Film and Television Production Magnet

On May 31, Comcast NBCUniversal donated 90 iPads to the Roybal Film and Television Production Magnet, a specialized secondary school curriculum whose mission is to build a more inclusive pipeline of historically underrepresented, college, and career ready students.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Duke Energy Empowers Greater Cincinnati’s Workforce With $265,000 in Foundation Grants

The Duke Energy Foundation has awarded 11 grants totaling $265,000 to organizations in southwest Ohio and Northern Kentucky focused on workforce development and job training programs.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Food Safety 3 Part Webinar Series: Presented by Land Betterment’s Board of Director Jennifer Crandall Founder of Safe Food En Route

Land Betterment Board Member, Jennifer Crandall, Founder and CEO of Safe Food En Route participates in food safety culture webinar series hosted by PJR-FSI.

Research, Reports & Publications

Sustainable Apparel Coalition Launches 2022 Annual Report

The Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC), an impact-driven global convener of around half of the apparel and footwear industry, has today released its 2022 Annual Report, sharing the Coalition’s progress on driving collective action towards a more responsible industry.

Education

Fifth Third Bank Answers Question: Buy Versus Rent?

Should you rent or should you buy? There are a variety of factors to consider, says Fifth Third Bank. Surprising to some, buying a home is typically cheaper than renting, depending on the location.

Diversity & Inclusion

D&I Weekly News Round Up: Inclusion and Tech, LGBTQ+, and More

Welcome to the latest edition of our Diversity & Inclusion News Round-Up. Today we are talking about a new campaign encouraging girls to stay in sports, traditional gender roles among the super-rich, Pride month campaigns, and a VR headset simulating visual impairments.

Research, Reports & Publications

Moving From Sustainability Talk to Action

Anyone who’s been in the commercial and industrial business for a while is familiar with the usual sustainability topics: why it’s important, decarbonization and sustainability concepts, and how to set goals.

Environment

New Energy Technologies Group

Enbridge’s investments in renewable energy and low-carbon fuels extend back more than two decades. We’ve explored these energies both to provide them to customers and to power our own equipment and operations.

Diversity & Inclusion

Sharing Pride, Love and Allyship, Henkel Employees Celebrate Pride Month

Henkel believes that belonging means never having to hide your true self and is committed to creating an environment where all employees feel they belong and are empowered to be themselves.

Diversity & Inclusion

Paramount’s Content for Change Initiative: From Intention to Action

How do you transform how the world sees people while thoughtfully bringing advertisers along on your journey?

Research, Reports & Publications

Fifth Third’s 2022 Sustainability Report Shares Progress on Priorities, Goals

Fifth Third Bancorp (Nasdaq: FITB) today published its 2022 Sustainability Report.

Latest Campaigns

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    To help break cycles of inequality, we empower the next generation to reach their full potential through higher education.
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    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 | Workplace Wellness
    A WELL Certified™ project has the potential to add measurable value to the health, well-being and happiness of people in the buildings. It can also...
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    At AEG, we embrace inclusion and strive to create a workplace where our employees feel welcomed, valued and respected for the viewpoints, ideas...
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    Cascale shares updates on its strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders geared toward shifting the industry into one that gives back more than...
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    Welcome to Season 5 of Healthy Spaces by Trane Technologies, the podcast where experts and disruptors explore how climate technology and innovation...
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    The SCS Kingfisher certification mark is showing up on an increasing number of products around the world. It differentiates companies that are making...
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    Vision 2030 Goal: Improve our climate impact and advance water stewardship
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    The Hershey Company is committed to publishing annual environment, social, and governance reports that give updates on our publicly stated goals and...