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Environment | International Paper

National Forest Week: How International Paper Helps Restore Longleaf Ecosystems

National Forest Week, held annually during the second week of June, raises awareness for the 193 million acres of National Forests across the United States and the benefits these landscapes provide.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Fight for Food Security Must Empower Smallholder Farmers

Together with developers from the Costa Rica Institute of Technology, Plan21 and IBM aim to help smallholder farmers in Latin America to manage their crops more sustainably with the goal of increasing their productivity and income.

Green Infrastructure

The Home Depot Furthers Investment in Renewable Energy at Stores, Installing 13 Megawatts of Solar Power Across California

The Home Depot is partnering with DSD Renewables (DSD) to install 13 megawatts (MW) of solar power on the rooftops at 25 store locations in California. This is a part of The Home Depot’s renewable energy goal to produce or procure 100 percent renewable energy.

Education

PlayLA: 90,000 Children Get Active in 2022 As LA28 Looks To Build on Youth Sports Programme’s Success

Children across Los Angeles enjoyed more opportunities to play sport at little to no cost in 2022 thanks to the Olympic and Paralympic Games Los Angeles 2028.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Students Studying Forensics, Physical Therapy Among Scholarship Winners

For Valerie Coakley, news that she was the $14,000 grand prize winner of the U.S. Bank Student Scholarship couldn’t have come at a better time.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Wesco Named One of America’s Most Responsible Companies

Wesco was recently named among America’s Most Responsible Companies for 2023, presented by Newsweek and Statista.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Honouring the Past and Inspiring the Future: Suncor Celebrates Black History Month

Together, we honour the past and inspire the future—this is the theme for the Suncor Black History Month celebration and the sentiment we will carry into the year and beyond.

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Education

Students Go Behind the Scenes at the CMA Awards To Discover the Power of STEAM in a New Virtual Field Trip From Discovery Education and the Country Music Association

The Country Music Association and Discovery Education today announced a new virtual experience from their Working In Harmony: Every Voice is Instrumental educational initiative.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

The Power of Volunteering: “There’s an Infinite Amount of Value in Helping Others”

When we talk about Georgia-Pacific's stewardship framework and the volunteer work our employees do in our communities, then it makes sense to talk about Anthony Reyna.

Energy

Five Ways To Leverage Investment in Electric Vehicle Charging for Public Good

Investing in publicly accessible electric vehicle (EV) charging networks presents a compelling opportunity. However, expanding public charging has proved challenging.

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Energy

Fifth Third Bank Installs Solar Panels at Five Florida Financial Centers

Fifth Third Bank, National Association, a recognized leader in environmental sustainability, today announced that it has completed solar panel installations at five of its financial centers in Florida.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

CACI Sponsors 2022 Great Minds in STEM Honoree Welcome Event

CACI International Inc was a proud corporate sponsor of the Great Minds in STEM (GMiS) Class of 2022 Honoree Welcome event, celebrating the honoree formal induction into the GMiS Scholars Society.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Duke Energy Celebrates Florida Arbor Day by Giving Away 1,200 Free Trees to Customers Throughout the State

In honor of Florida Arbor Day, Duke Energy Florida is collaborating with the Arbor Day Foundation’s Energy-Saving Trees program to give away 1,200 free trees.

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Research, Reports & Publications

AmerisourceBergen Releases 2022 ESG Report To Share Progress and Impact on Environmental, Social and Governance Priorities

AmerisourceBergen released its 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report. The report and Reporting Index contain detailed information on ESG performance and the company's commitment to fostering a positive impact on the planet and all people.

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Education

KFC Foundation Partners With Western Governors University To Make College Degree Opportunities Accessible for KFC Restaurant Employees

The KFC Foundation, in partnership with Western Governors University (WGU), announced that KFC restaurant employees* will have the opportunity to receive 100 percent paid tuition when attending WGU to earn their degree.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Rockwell Automation Donates $50,000 To Aid Earthquake Recovery

Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK) is donating $50,000 to the Red Cross to support relief efforts for one of the most powerful earthquakes to ever hit Türkiye and Syria.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Kinneret Apartments Get a Makeover

Orlando’s population continues to explode. According to the most recent report from the Orlando Economic Partnership, this Central Florida city is the second fastest growing among the largest 30 cities in the United States.

Energy

How Singapore Plans To Import Solar Power From the World’s Largest Solar Plant

Australian company Sun Cable is preparing to construct what is probably the most ambitious renewable energy project the world has ever seen. Singapore wants to import solar power through the Australia-Asia PowerLink (AAPowerLink).

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

AB: How Investors Can Detect and Disrupt Modern Slavery

As we wrap up National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, we recognize that this social issue still persists around the world.

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Health & Healthcare

Transitioning to Life With COVID-19: A New Normal

Quest proactively established our “Back to Life” effort including multiple partnerships and initiatives to help communities safely return to on-site work, school, and recreational activities.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

AEO and Fifth Third Bank Establish Initiative To Invest in Black Neighborhoods Through Capital Readiness Program

In partnership with Fifth Third Bank, the Association for Enterprise Opportunity (AEO) is promoting economic mobility in 10 predominantly Black neighborhoods through the Empowering Black Futures Capital Readiness Program.

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Sustainable Development Goals

LyondellBasell Quickly Advances Towards Its 2030 Global Renewable Electricity Target

LyondellBasell announced it has signed the first two European renewable electricity power purchase agreements (PPAs) and two additional PPAs in the United States.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Ralph Lauren Presents “A Heritage Preserved,” Honoring Black History Month

In honor of Black History Month, we are sharing stories of love, joy and hope within Black communities.

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Environment

CGF Sustainability Director Calls for Cross-Sector Action to Reduce Plastic Waste at 2023 Economist Impact World Ocean Summit

At the Economist Impact’s World Ocean Summit this month, The Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF) Sustainability Director, Ignacio Gavilan, will set out the progress made towards reducing plastic waste by the CGF Plastic Waste Coalition.

Diversity & Inclusion

Why Expanding Access to Education and Career Paths Matters

At Medtronic, we strategically partner with other organizations that share our commitment to removing barriers to equity, particularly in industries like healthcare technology that require top talent in STEM fields.

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Green Infrastructure

Will the Delivery of Net-Zero Aviation Still Be Up in the Air by 2050?

With the world’s long-awaited transition to sustainable aviation remaining an ever-pressing issue, an emission reduction strategy is vital for decarbonising the sector.

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