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Innovation & Technology

Boehringer Ingelheim Tackles Health Disparities in Kenya Through Drone Delivery

Boehringer Ingelheim is fighting health disparities in Kenya by using drones to deliver life-saving rabies vaccines to remote communities. This is an example of a successful collaborative effort between organizations, NGOs and authorities to make healthcare accessible for all.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Sesame Workshop Launches New Resources To Encourage Community Connection, Engagement, and Exploration for Children

Sesame Workshop launched new free, bilingual resources today to help children learn the importance of being engaged with their community by helping others, working together, and being kind. These resources are made possible with generous support from the PSEG Foundation.

Energy

Fifth Third Lights Up Hyper-Fast Electric Vehicle Chargers at Florida Branch

Fifth Third Bank continues its historic clean energy progress today by introducing hyper-fast electric vehicle (EV) chargers for the first time at one of its banking centers.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Principal Financial Group 2023 Sustainability Report: Our Work in the Community

Encouraging Principal employees to bring their passions and purpose to work is the core of the Principal Gives Back program, which connects them to our philanthropic culture through volunteer opportunities and incentives and a match giving program.

Innovation & Technology

T‑Mobile Responds to Southern California Wildfires

Earlier this week, T-Mobile activated its emergency response operations to support first responders and affected communities in Ventura County, Calif. as the Mountain Fire grows to over 20,000 acres, with 7% containment.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Cisco Crisis Response: Reinstating Connectivity to Communities Impacted by Hurricane Helene

As a leader in connectivity solutions, Cisco saw the opportunity to bridge the gap through the creation of the Cisco Crisis Response (CCR) team, initially for government support, and expanding to disaster response after Hurricane Katrina hit in 2005.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Home Depot Foundation Invests $10 Million To Help Veterans Age in Place, Avoid Homelessness

In honor of Veterans Day and the annual Operation Surprise initiative, The Home Depot Foundation is investing $10 million to help veterans age in their current residences and avoid homelessness. This significant funding will address the urgent need for accessible housing.

Health & Healthcare

Gilead Foundation’s Healthcare Education, Access and Leadership (HEAL) Initiative Is Dedicating $5 Million to Help Build a More Diverse Bay Area Healthcare Workforce

Improving health outcomes and reducing barriers to care starts in our own backyard. That’s why the Gilead Foundation’s HEAL Initiative is dedicating $5 million to helping build a Bay Area healthcare workforce that’s more diverse and representative of the patient population

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Cascale Presents at Avery Dennison’s First Apparel Manufacturing Summit

Andrew Martin, executive vice president, Cascale participated in the inaugural global apparel factory summit hosted by Avery Dennison, a Cascale member at the forefront of sustainability and innovation.

Events, Media & Communications

Olympic Order Awarded to French President Emmanuel Macron

The President of France Emmanuel Macron was presented with the Olympic Order on Wednesday 28 August by International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach, at an official ceremony held at the Elysée Palace in Paris.

Education

Georgia-Pacific Leverages Partnerships To Expand Employee Knowledge and Skillset

In July 2024, weeks before the start of school for millions of children and young adults across the country, nine Georgia-Pacific mechanics from six facilities, including the Rome Lumber mill in Georgia and the Sweetwater Complex in Texas, went back to the classroom.

Research, Reports & Publications

U.S. Guide to EU CSRD: Myths, Compliance, and Key Insights

Everything U.S. companies know about sustainability reporting is about to change. For years, U.S. company sustainability reports have been voluntary disclosures that provided varying details into an organization’s corporate responsibility initiatives and their impact on society.

Social Impact & Volunteering

KeyBank, Edna Martin Christian Center Team Up to Pack 10,000 Meals to Fight Hunger in Indianapolis

KeyBank and the Edna Martin Christian Center (EMCC) joined forces to pack 10,000 meals for those in need. This initiative aimed not only to address the pressing issue of hunger in the greater Indianapolis area but also to highlight the importance of volunteerism.

Research, Reports & Publications

SLB Releases Second Women and Pay Report

SLB has released 2023 Women and Pay—Improving Gender Harmony at SLB, the second in a biennial series aimed at increasing transparency of the company’s pay practices for employees and external stakeholders.

Environment

Bridging Conservation and Efficiency: New Bat Habitat Plan Takes Flight

Showing their support for the project, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service awarded Duke Energy a $1 million grant for 2024-2025, with the option to reapply annually, to facilitate the development of the HCP.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

AB: The Hidden Hazard in Climate Portfolios: Equity Concentration Risk

Whatever approach an investor chooses, we believe it’s important to manage a climate-related portfolio with the same research rigor and risk management as any other active equity strategy. That means ensuring that the portfolio has adequate diversification.

Research, Reports & Publications

YKK Achieves Major Sustainability Milestones in 2024 Integrated Report

YKK Corporation has released “This is YKK 2024” Integrated Report showcasing notable progress in its journey toward climate neutrality and environmental stewardship.

Environment

Arbor Day Foundation Brand Evolution Unites People Behind a Belief in a Better World

The Arbor Day Foundation announces a new brand evolution to create clearer connectivity across programs and sub-brands, showcasing all the ways the Foundation puts trees to work for the greatest good.

Innovation & Technology

Trane Technologies and Autodesk Collaborate to Accelerate and Simplify Sustainable Building Design

Trane Technologies and Autodesk, Inc. announced a strategic collaboration aimed at optimizing commercial building design for sustainability.

Events, Media & Communications

Trane Technologies Champions Decarbonization, Sustainable Cooling and Climate Policies at COP29

Trane Technologies (NYSE:TT), a global climate innovator, will highlight the need for decarbonizing buildings and transport, advancing climate policies, and promoting electrified heating, cooling, and other low-carbon solutions at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, November 11-22.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Disaster Relief Recap: Southwire Activates Support Following Hurricane Helene

In the devastating wake of Hurricane Helene, Southwire’s Project GIFT jumped into action to support fellow team members and communities impacted by Hurricane Helene.

Innovation & Technology

How CNH’s Electric Mini Excavators Are Helping Denmark Reach Its Carbon Emissions Targets: ‘A Sustainable Year’ Story

Read the eighth installment of ‘A Sustainable Year’ to look at how New Holland Construction, a brand of CNH, is playing a role in helping Denmark move closer to its carbon emissions targets.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Honoring Our Heroes: Ohio Veterans Embark on Memorable Honor Flight

Nearly 90 veterans took to the sky on a mission to celebrate their incredible sacrifice for our country. Organized by Flag City Honor Flight, this journey took them from Toledo, Ohio, to Washington, D.C., where they visited memorials built in their honor.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Trane Technologies Recognized for Commitment to Veterans by Military Friendly®

Trane Technologies has been honored with the 2025 Military Friendly® Employer Gold Award in the ‘Over 5 billion in Revenue’ category.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Honoring Our Veterans and Veteran Communities

In our sixth episode, members from the VETS ERG, which is dedicated to Veterans, active-duty service members, and their families and friends share their experiences and discuss how the group has influenced them both personally and professionally.

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