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Education | PNC Financial Services Group

PNC Volunteers Bring Basic Financial Knowledge to New Volunteer Opportunity

May 27, 2025 4:25 PM ET

For about two years now, the PNC Center for Financial Education (CFE), an effort led by Community Development Banking, has been collaborating with community-based nonprofits to offer financial education to individuals, first-time homebuyers and small businesses.

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Education

Traditional Medicinals Launches Herbs for All To Expand Access to Herbal Wellness

Traditional Medicinals

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

A $9.6 Million Campaign To Make Chattahoochee Nature Center More Inviting

Georgia-Pacific Corporation

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Cocoa Market Turmoil: How Hershey Is Innovating Through Unprecedented Challenges

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Power of Food: Entergy Feeds Hungry Mississippians

Nov 30, 2022 3:00 PM ET

Food-insecure families can put nourishing meals on the table this month, thanks to a partnership between Extra Table and Entergy Mississippi that is stocking food pantry shelves throughout the state.

Social Impact & Volunteering

3 Ways to Boost Your Volunteer Recruitment on Giving Tuesday

Nov 30, 2022 3:00 PM ET

Giving Tuesday is kicking off the holiday giving season again this year, and while organizations encourage their supporters to give financially, many are also interested in the gift of time!

Energy

On the Road to Breaking the Energy Curve

Nov 30, 2022 2:55 PM ET

5G has been deployed globally in over 200 live networks. As we move towards 2025, Ericsson believes it is possible to scale up 5G, while simultaneously reducing total network energy consumption.

Diversity & Inclusion

In Celebration of Trans Awareness Week MAC Cosmetics Launch Inclusive Makeup Edit by Joseph Harwood (He, She, They) and Donate £50,000 to Mermaids Charity

Nov 30, 2022 2:15 PM ET

M·A·C UK&I has donated £50,000 to Mermaids funded from 100% of the proceeds of M·A·C VIVA GLAM Lipsticks, to meet the charity's ever-increasing demand for services which supports transgender, nonbinary and gender-diverse children and young people.

Social Impact & Volunteering

How To Set Your 2023 Social Impact Goals

Nov 30, 2022 2:15 PM ET

Discover the key principles, frameworks and pressure test questions for effective Social Impact goal setting in 2023. For more insights, be sure to watch the full RealTalk recording!

Events, Media & Communications

Bath & Body Works Appoints Global Personal Care and Beauty Industry Veteran Gina Boswell as Chief Executive Officer

Nov 30, 2022 2:00 PM ET

Bath & Body Works, Inc. (NYSE: BBWI) announced that the Company’s Board of Directors has voted unanimously to appoint Gina Boswell Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board, effective December 1, 2022.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

HONOR Veterans Employee Network Raises $25,000+ for K9s for Warriors

Nov 30, 2022 2:00 PM ET

In October, Marathon Petroleum Corp. (MPC) employees and community members participated in the second Spirit of Freedom 5K race hosted by HONOR, MPC’s Veterans employee network chapter in Findlay, Ohio.

Events, Media & Communications

Cintas Donates Toys, Food Items from Annual “Stuff the Truck” Campaign

Nov 30, 2022 1:50 PM ET

During its annual “Stuff the Truck” holiday drive campaign, Cintas Corporation employee-partners at the company’s Mason-based headquarters collected hundreds of toys and almost 500 pounds of canned goods, and non-perishable food items.

Environment

ESG Talk Podcast: COP27 and What’s Next ft. Paul Dickinson, CDP

Nov 30, 2022 1:30 PM ET

This week on ESG Talk, Workiva's Mandi McReynolds is joined by Paul Dickinson, founder and chair of CDP. Paul and Mandi discuss COP27, the importance of data, and what lies ahead for ESG.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How 3 Verizon Small Business Grant Recipients Applied Their $10,000, and Boosted Their Companies

Nov 30, 2022 1:30 PM ET

Verizon Small Business Digital Ready is dedicated to helping small businesses thrive in the digital economy. As part of that initiative, and in partnership with the national community development non-profit LISC,

Environment

Nicor Gas and Southern Company Partner with Two Local Habitat for Humanity Affiliates to Build Energy Efficient, Net Zero Communities in Chicagoland

Nov 30, 2022 1:15 PM ET

Nicor Gas and Southern Company are announcing a new partnership with the Fox Valley and Northern Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity affiliates to develop Smart Neighborhood™ communities in the Chicagoland area.

Health & Healthcare

Tracing Pathogens To Improve Global Health at the Intersection of Computation and Biology

Nov 30, 2022 1:00 PM ET

The AMD High Performance Compute (HPC) Fund puts more computational power in the hands of those conducting groundbreaking research to accelerate solutions to the world’s toughest challenges.

Research, Reports & Publications

New Global Report Demonstrates FedEx Economic Impact

Nov 30, 2022 12:55 PM ET

The report found that FedEx played an integral role in helping businesses recover from the pandemic while overcoming strained supply chains and economic challenges.

Health & Healthcare

Expanding the Possibilities With Quest Advanced® Neurology

Nov 30, 2022 12:55 PM ET

Quest Advanced® Neurology offers a complete neurological testing portfolio, including molecular, biochemical, neuroimmunological, cytogenetic, and pharmacogenomic testing for diagnosing neurological conditions.

Diversity & Inclusion

Applied Materials Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Day of the Girl

Nov 30, 2022 12:05 PM ET

Applied Materials employees from around the world joined together to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Day of the Girl by volunteering time, talent and experience.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Land Betterment Impact Minute #42: Finding Real Purpose With Ben Owen

Nov 30, 2022 11:45 AM ET

Land Betterment Impact Minute features Ben Owen founder of Flanders Fields a non-profit supporting veterans struggling with homelessness and addiction.

Diversity & Inclusion

Partnering UP to Close the Digital Divide in California

Nov 30, 2022 11:45 AM ET

I joined Comcast over a year ago because of its decade-plus commitment to addressing digital equity. Looking ahead, I’m eager to build on that foundation through Project UP and our other innovative initiatives.

Innovation & Technology

Lenovo Tech World 2022: Sustainable Solutions With Formula 1®

Nov 30, 2022 11:25 AM ET

From developing sustainable solutions to engaging with fans, Lenovo and F1 are entering a new era of innovation that pushes boundaries to deliver the highest quality race experience.

Events, Media & Communications

Associate Ayrton Group Announces the Acquisition of KTC Safety

Nov 30, 2022 11:15 AM ET

Ayrton Group, Inogen Alliance Associate in Ireland, has announced the acquisition of KTC Safety Ltd as part of their continued expansion.

Events, Media & Communications

Jeff Coluccio Joins Antea Group as a Senior Consultant, ESG Financial Services

Nov 30, 2022 11:15 AM ET

We are excited to announce that Jeff Coluccio has recently joined Antea Group USA as the Financial Services Subsegment Leader.

Diversity & Inclusion

Sands Cares Supports the 22nd Annual TMCF Leadership Institute

Nov 30, 2022 11:10 AM ET

Kicking off its partnership with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), Sands was a sponsor and participant at the 22nd annual TMCF Leadership Institute September 28 – October 1 in New York.

Environment

Safeguarding Food Systems with Responsible Packaging

Nov 30, 2022 11:05 AM ET

Packaging waste is a critical challenge that we at Dow are focused on solving by looking at issues beyond how fresh food is delivered.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Wine and Agricultural Ethical Trade Association (WIETA) Applies for SSCI Benchmarking

Nov 30, 2022 11:00 AM ET

The Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF) Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) has received a benchmarking application from the Wine and Agricultural Ethical Trade Association (WIETA)

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Ohio Alkermes Site Named Among Healthiest Employers in the State

Nov 30, 2022 10:55 AM ET

Our Wilmington, Ohio site was named to the 2022 Healthiest Employers of Ohio list! We are proud to receive this award that reflects our commitment to our employees’ well-being and ensuring Alkermes is a great place to work.

Diversity & Inclusion

IWBI Launches the WELL Equity Rating to Advance Organizations and Places Where “Everyone Feels Welcome, Seen and Heard”

Nov 30, 2022 10:50 AM ET

The International WELL Building Institute announced the launch of the WELL Equity Rating, a new rating designed to help organizations act on their diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility goals, and improve company culture and employee health.

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