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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement | Verizon

Entrepreneur Expands Her Thriving Tax Firm With Digital Innovation

Helen Mathis taught accounting as a vocational instructor for 30 years before facing a career-defining moment: The school where she worked closed and Mathis knew she needed a new plan

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

T‑Mobile Heads to Alabama and Georgia Following Powerful Tornados

We are saddened by Thursday's devastating tornados across Alabama and Georgia as a dangerous storm passed through the South, and our thoughts are with those impacted.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Musim Mas Pledges S$5 Million to Charitable Causes

Palm oil giant Musim Mas is donating S$5 million to six worthy causes spanning health, youth, family, community, and seniors. This significant pledge brings its philanthropic activities here to more than S$10 million since 2019.

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Environment

In a Fragmented World, It’s Technology That Brings Us Together

This is not about replacing people with tech. It's about giving people back the freedom to do what they do best: being creative.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Unlocking Potential: How Financial Inclusion Can Create a Better Tomorrow

Through CARE’s Ignite Program – a partnership with the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth – Thao was able to obtain affordable financing through the programme’s access to essential digital tools and training, which helped her expand her business to online sales.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Whirlpool Corporation Ranks Number Three in Newsweek's List of America's 500 Most Responsible Companies for 2023

Whirlpool Corporation announced today that it has moved into the No. 3 overall spot on Newsweek’s 2023 list of America’s Most Responsible Companies (up from No. 4 overall in 2021).

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Merck Named One of America’s Most JUST Companies by JUST Capital and CNBC, Industry Leader in Pharmaceuticals and Biotech

Merck was named one of America’s Most JUST Companies, making this the sixth consecutive year that Merck has been recognized for its commitment to serving its workers, customers, communities, the environment, and shareholders.

Diversity & Inclusion

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

Today we are talking about ADHD in the workplace, research about anti-racism, a new work-life balance campaign from Heineken, and an advert from J&B celebrating transgender acceptance.

Energy

SCE's Pre-Owned EV Rebate Has Nationwide Impact

One of the provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act- Opens in new window that was just signed into law by President Biden is a $4,000 credit for buyers of pre-owned electric vehicles.

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Diversity & Inclusion

KeyBank Recognizes Martin Luther King Jr. Day With Donation to the King Center for Nonviolent Social Change

KeyBank is proud to celebrate the achievements of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr who influenced and shaped our nation and society. Recognitions such as MLK Day help Key underscore its promise in Key’s promise to recognize, understand and celebrate the wide variety of cultural.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Home Depot Foundation Celebrates 40th Anniversary of Atlanta Habitat for Humanity; Announces $1 Million Grant

Atlanta Habitat for Humanity transforms communities through neighborhood revitalization, education, innovative development and partnerships. Since its launch in 1983, the nonprofit affordable home developer has served more than 2,400 families.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

Supporting Smallholder Farmers on the Way to a More Sustainable Palm Oil Supply Chain

Henkel, a global leader in consumer goods and adhesive technologies, and the nonprofit Solidaridad have worked together for almost a decade to scale up sustainable palm oil production and help smallholder farmers improve and diversify their incomes.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Insights From the Purpose Collaborative: Predictions for 2023

Purpose is under pressure.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Two Weeks Left To Submit a Nomination for Sofidel’s Sustainable Hygiene Heroes Contest

There are only two weeks remaining to nominate a hardworking individual of a small business or facility for the 2022-2023 Sustainable Hygiene Heroes awards, hosted by Sofidel, a leading global provider of paper for hygienic and domestic use.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

LA Kings Blake Bolden Honored by YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles With 2023 Human Dignity Award at 52nd Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Brotherhood Breakfast

LA Kings Blake Bolden honored by YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles with 2023 Human Dignity Award at 52nd Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Brotherhood Breakfast.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Wells Fargo Launches $20 Million Invest Native Initiative for Native American Communities

Wells Fargo announces Invest Native, a $20 million commitment to advance economic opportunities in Native American communities in Arizona, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Brooks Running, DICK'S Sporting Goods and The DICK'S Foundation Keep Young Athletes on Track

Supporting young athletes as they chase their athletic dreams is a shared passion for both The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation and Brooks Running. We’re proud of our partnership’s support of these young athletes and many others as part of this initiative.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

National Grid Provides $500,000 to Western New York Customers in Need Following December’s Historic Blizzard

National Grid will contribute $500,000 to support western New York individuals and families who continue to recover from the historic blizzard that gripped the region in late December.

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Education

Grants Rev Up Commercial Driver Training at North Dakota Tribal Colleges

Access to high-demand career fields is increasing for students at two tribally established colleges in North Dakota

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Innovation & Technology

CNH Industrial Adds New Automation and Autonomy Solutions to Ag Tech Portfolio

CNH Industrial debuted its latest automation and autonomy solutions at its Tech Day in Phoenix, Arizona. New Driverless Tillage and Driver Assist Harvest solutions from Raven, and Baler Automation from Case IH and New Holland

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

A Letter From the Chief Ethics Officer

What does it mean to work for a better world? At Paychex, it’s something we’ve been doing since we first opened our doors for business in 1971.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Southwire Partners with Spring Health to Provide Mental Health Benefits

As the company seeks to sustain a culture that acknowledges the importance of mental health and wellness, Southwire has announced a partnership with Spring Health, a new Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

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Renewable Energy

Groundswell Selected for U.S. Department of Energy RACER Grant Funding for Development of Replicable Resilience Hub Model

Groundswell, a nonprofit that builds community power through equitable community solar projects, announced its selection to receive a $1 million award from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) to advance community energy resilience.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Entergy Helps Community Partners Protect the Environment Through $1M in Grants

Entergy is helping 19 local community partners protect the environment by contributing $1 million in shareholder-funded grants through the company’s Environmental Initiatives Fund.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Webster Bank: Committed to Making an Impact in the Communities Where We Live & Work

Because philanthropy is such an important part of what Webster Bank’s Office of Corporate Responsibility oversees, they have launched a Community Investment Strategy, committing $6.5 billion over three years.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

FedEx and the Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Summit

FedEx supports the Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Summit one of the nation’s largest gatherings of African American business owners in the U.S.

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