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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.

Environment

Become a Leader in Water Stewardship With Our 8-Step Cycle

Antea Group’s comprehensive 8-step process can help guide you through some of the necessary steps a business should take in order to understand your water risk and develop a strong water strategy.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Do You Have the Courage to Care?

Courage to Care is a commitment to have the courage to intervene when you see someone not paying attention, doing something wrong or cutting corners.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

All-Veteran Crew Flies Flagship Valor for Salute to the Troops Event

American and its partners continue to build on a long history of supporting military servicemembers — past and present — and honoring their selfless sacrifice.

Energy

Mobile Energy Leader Booster To Exhibit at Zero-Emission Transportation Event

Booster will be joining top names in transportation at the Zero-Emission Ride & Drive event on Dec. 7, 2022, in Long Beach, Calif. The event brings together transportation leaders, suppliers & OEMs to showcase zero-emission technologies.

Diversity & Inclusion

Ava DuVernay's Array Releasing Partners With JetBlue for Exclusive In-Flight Pop-Up Channel Featuring 12 Independent Feature Films From Artists of Color and Women Directors

Ava DuVernay’s ARRAY Releasing and JetBlue today announced a partnership to offer customers a curated selection of 12 independent feature films from artists of color and women directors.

Social Impact & Volunteering

How To Bring Purpose and Meaning Into Goal Setting

Discover starting points as you move into goal setting for 2023 – including beginning to calibrate your programs to be more purpose and meaning-oriented. Try out these questions to get you thinking!

Environment

Cultural Changemakers Have a Powerful Role in Promoting Climate Action

With popular bands embarking on months-long tours and sports teams traversing to away games dozens of times each season, sustainability may not first come to mind when thinking about the events and entertainment industry.

Environment

Hershey Reduces Environmental Impact Across Its Value Chain

The Hershey Company is making measurable progress on its commitment to act on climate change.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Family- and Veteran-Owned Supplier Black Diamond Coatings, Inc. Partners With The Home Depot on High-Quality Home Improvement Products

“By Contractors, For Contractors.” This is the founding principle President and Owner David Warren set into place for Black Diamond Coatings, Inc., a premier concrete and masonry sealer manufacturer and Home Depot supplier.

Environment

How the Private Sector Can Help Mitigate Climate Change

Collectively, we must champion biodiversity and healthy ecosystems across the value chain. And this is best achieved through responsible sourcing practices and strategic partnerships.

Environment

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation Meets With Leading Environmental Partners to Discuss Environmental Justice, Water Quantity and Quality Solutions

As the country faces a variety of environmental issues including water quantity and water quality, The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation is convening its National Partner Network Annual Meeting to discuss solutions.

Research, Reports & Publications

Suncor 2022 Report on Sustainability: Water Stewardship

As water is an essential part of our operations, it’s important we find innovative ways to manage water effectively and efficiently across our business.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

AEG Hosts 10th Annual Thanksgiving Celebration at L.A. LIVE'S The Novo

In celebration of Thanksgiving, on November 24, AEG hosted nearly 300 local families and U.S. Veterans for a full course Thanksgiving dinner at The Novo at L.A. LIVE in downtown Los Angeles.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Why And How CMOs Should Champion Employee Engagement

The Covid-19 pandemic, uncertain economic conditions, hybrid work environments and many other factors are compelling marketers to find new, creative ways to engage customers.

Responsible Production & Consumption

All New Bacardi Gift Packs Go 100% Plastic-Free

This significant step will see Bacardi remove almost 275 tons of single-use plastic used annually and has been achieved through innovative new designs that remove plastic or replace it with a sustainably sourced alternative.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Drawdown Georgia Is Honored With 2022 Chrysalis Award From USGBC Georgia

Drawdown Georgia was one of 11 award recipients at the 2022 Chrysalis Awards, recently presented by USGBC Georgia

Social Impact & Volunteering

Gilead Sciences: All Stars Project Empowers Youth Through Performance

Dancing has always been a part of Shadae McDaniel's life. When she was part of an ensemble, she and her fellow dancers would rehearse their routines over and over, trying to ensure they were ready for the stage.

Innovation & Technology

One Acre Fund: How a Mobile App Prepares Smallholder Farmers for a Successful Harvest

More than 84 percent of agricultural producers are smallholder farmers, according to Our World in Data; meaning their farms are less than two hectares.

Events, Media & Communications

Protecting Patients from Climate Risks: A Conversation with Frontline Health Clinics on Resources

Join frontline health leaders to learn about the climate risks they're experiencing on the ground and how new resources on heat, wildfires, hurricanes, and floods can help clinics keep their patients healthy and more resilient to climate shocks.

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