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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Sands China Hosts Third Annual Sands Shopping Carnival to Support Local Businesses in Macao

Sands China hosted the third annual Sands Shopping Carnival September 10-12 at The Venetian Macao, welcoming more than 100,000 visitors this year to what is now the largest sales event in Macao.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Companies With Over $1 Trillion in Annual Revenue Report the Reduction of 83 Million Pounds/38 Million Kilograms of Hazardous Chemicals in the 6th Chemical Footprint Project Report

Today, Clean Production Action released the 6th Chemical Footprint Project (CFP) Report. The CFP is the first-of-its-kind initiative to measure chemical footprints and assess business progress away from hazardous chemicals to safer solutions.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Franklin Templeton Employees Read for the Record

Franklin Templeton employees joined Jumpstart’s 16th annual Read for the Record to celebrate the power of reading and support early literacy.

Diversity & Inclusion

Principal® Joins First Women's Bank As Mission Partner

Principal Financial Group® is proud to announce its support today for First Women’s Bank (FWB) as a Mission Partner, providing capital to fuel growth for women-owned businesses.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Calumet Offers New Carbon-Neutral Candle Wax Blend

Calumet Specialty Products Partners, will begin selling its new TitanZero wax candle blend product in December. TitanZero is a soy and paraffin candle wax blend that has been independently certified as a Carbon Neutral product by SCS Global Services.

Events, Media & Communications

TCS' Digital Empowers 2023 Summit

Registration is now open for TCS’ annual Digital Empowers 2023 Summit held virtually on January 10-11, 2023 starting at 12:00 p.m. ET.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

PSE&G Ranks First In Customer Satisfaction in the East among Large Utilities According to the J.D. Power 2022 Gas Utility Residential Customer Satisfaction Study

PSE&G has been recognized for delivering award-winning customer satisfaction and ranked the highest in residential customer satisfaction for natural gas service among the twelve large gas utilities in the East.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

In Burkina Faso, a Personal Mission To Make a Difference in One Community

Merck colleagues found non-profit to provide critical resources for a village in one of the poorest countries in the world

Diversity & Inclusion

How Technology Helps Remove Barriers to Equity in the Workplace

At Medtronic, our commitment to inclusion, diversity, and equity (ID&E) means thinking innovatively about solutions.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Honoring Florida's Veterans: Duke Energy Joins Forces With Statewide Organizations To Provide $235,000 in Support for Those Who Served

“We are proud to stand with the 1.5 million veterans throughout Florida, and this includes more than 360 Duke Energy Florida employees who have served or are currently serving in the military,” said Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Florida state president

Environment

Nature-Based Solutions: Innovative Approaches To Increase Impact and Reduce Risk

Jason Coccia, Tetra Tech’s Director for Sustainability and Nature-based Solutions, discusses the importance of nature-based solutions frameworks.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Nonprofit Besa Announces 2022 Award Winners

Bath & Body Works is proud to be recognized as Besa’s 2022 Corporate Partner of the Year. Besa, a Columbus, Ohio-based nonprofit 501(c)(3), makes giving back easy and transformative to power a wave of civic engagement that lifts us all.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Mondelēz 2021 Snacking Made Right Report: Employee Volunteering

In October 2021, we launched MDLZ Changemakers, our revamped employee volunteering, charitable giving and purpose mission program.

Innovation & Technology

How CNH Industrial Is Shaping the Future of Agriculture

Sioux Falls, South Dakota, U.S.A. is the location of CNH Industrial’s main innovation hub and headquarters for its Raven Brand.

Environment

DuPont Signs COP27 Business Declaration on Value of Climate Resilient Water & Sanitation (WASH)

In all parts of Earth, we are witnessing climate change through water. Unfortunately, climate-driven water challenges are already impacting people’s access to water, sanitation and hygiene - with the most vulnerable disproportionately affected.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Alkermes Celebrates Giving Tuesday With Volunteering Efforts

This Giving Tuesday, we are thankful for the employees who take time to support people in our communities who are in need.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

T. Rowe Price Vice President of Trading Analytics Teresa Woodard Wins Women in Finance Award

T. Rowe Price, a global investment management firm and a leader in retirement services, today announced that Teresa Woodard has been named to Markets Media Group’s eighth annual U.S. Women in Finance Awards list for Excellence in Trading Analytics.

Environment

Climate Change and People: There’s Still Time To Register!

Together, let's explore how companies can better connect their climate goals and social impact ambitions, opportunities to more deeply connect with stakeholders, and the leadership and culture required to advance this work.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

National Urban League Partnership With Wells Fargo Aims To Diversify Home Appraisal Industry

Today the National Urban League and Wells Fargo announced a $5 million grant to create the Diverse Appraiser Initiative, a new program that aims to increase diversity and reduce barriers to entry in the home appraisal industry.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Regions Bank Named Military Friendly Employer and Military Spouse Friendly Employer

Regions Bank has been designated as a 2023 Military Friendly Employer and 2023 Military Spouse Friendly Employer by Military Friendly®.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Friends of Warriors’ Path State Park Has Created a Model for Inclusion Through Crown Jewel Darrell’s Dream Boundless Playground Complex

Enbridge made a $7,100 Fueling Futures donation to Friends of Warriors’ Path State Park, as part of our commitment to help build sustainable and inclusive communities. The funding is being used for playground equipment upgrades and park maintenance.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Announcing the 2022 Giving Tuesday Grant Contest Winners

FedEx Cares is excited to announce the winning nonprofits of the 2022 Giving Tuesday Grant Contest. We received more than 600 heartwarming nominations from team members across the U.S.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Keeping Family Traditions Alive With Aflac Holiday Duck

To Nan and John Armstrong, great memories were among life’s most precious treasures. Their 71-year marriage rooted in faith and tradition, they loved family gatherings, and Sundays were reserved for singing in the church choir.

Environment

Climate Talks - Episode 05: Counting Carbon

Emissions. Greenhouse gases. Decarbonization. You may have heard these terms in the news lately, but what do they actually mean? What are emissions, and where do they come from? Is decarbonization a good thing and, if so, how do we achieve it?

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Rockwell Automation Honored for Supporting Veterans in Wisconsin

The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development has recognized Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK) with a Vets Ready Silver Medallion Award.

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