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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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Take Action with Justin's for Hunger Action Month

Justin’s, Inc. announces its continued support of one of its long-term partners, Conscious Alliance with a $15,000 dollar for dollar maximum match donation during Hunger Action Month in September.

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How Consumer Goods Companies Use Life Cycle Assessments To Create More Sustainable Products

As shoppers continue to gravitate toward more sustainable products, consumer goods companies are challenged to develop new innovations that answer the call

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Nasdaq Receives 'AA' ESG Rating From MSCI

Nasdaq, Inc. received a significant upgrade in its latest ESG Ratings score published in the 2022 MSCI ESG Ratings, jumping from BBB to AA.

Innovation & Technology

How ColdTrace X Is Protecting Life-Saving Vaccines, One Cold Room at a Time

Qualcomm products mentioned within this post are offered by Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries.

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Sustainable Development Goals

SAP at UNGA 77: Driving Positive Business Transformation for People and Planet

The 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 77) will be held September 13-27 at the UN headquarters in New York City.

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Health & Healthcare

DSG Teammate Jennifer Ayers Continues Hitting the Right Notes for Mental Health Awareness

All of our mental health stories, whether they play out on the big screen courtesy of a Hollywood film or are discussed within a small circle of our loved ones, are equally important and deserve to be told.

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Events, Media & Communications

Invest or Divest in Oil, Gas & Coal Companies? - State & City Pension Plans Are the Battleground

Consider the influence of the public sector employee retirement systems in the capital markets: the almost 6,000 pension plans cover about 15 million workers and families and manage about $4.5 trillion in assets of various classes.

Research, Reports & Publications

NRG Energy 2021 Sustainability Report: Sustainable Finance

In August 2021, NRG issued an additional $1.1 BN of sustainability-linked bonds (SLBs) on the back of its landmark 2019 and 2020 sustainability-linked issuances.

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Environment

Why Resilient Grasslands Are Unsung Heroes in the Fight Against Climate Change

Whether they’re savannahs, prairies, or steppes, Earth’s grasslands are heroes in the fight against climate change — no matter what you call them.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Circular IT Series - Logitech Eco-Lead: Designing for Sustainability, Carbon-Neutrality & Usability

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Health & Healthcare

Community Health Center Hosts Health and Fun Fair in Chicago

The Christian Community Health Center (CCHC) recently hosted a Health and Fun Fair in Chicago.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Fair Trade USA™ Recognized With Sustainability Award

The Business Intelligence Group recognized Fair Trade USA™ with a Sustainability Leadership Award in the 2022 Sustainability Awards program.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Toya Pollard: 'You Can Really Make a Difference.'

Small decisions build up to big life moments, discovered Toya Pollard.

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Health & Healthcare

Illumina Genomics Forum To Feature Diverse Lineup of Visionary Global Leaders

Illumina, a global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies, announced the release of the full agenda for its inaugural Illumina Genomics Forum.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Mattie Jones Hollowell Named As KeyBank Corporate Responsibility Officer for Northeast Ohio and Toledo Markets

KeyBank announced Mattie Jones Hollowell has been named Corporate Responsibility Officer for its Northeast Ohio and Toledo markets.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

WSJ Pro Sustainable Business Forum

From regulators to the board, stakeholders are demanding businesses deliver on their sustainability goals.

Environment

Children's Safe Drinking Water Program Reaches 20 Billion Liter Milestone

Clean water is often taken for granted, but with over 770 million people lacking access to clean drinking water globally, clean water isn’t a reality for all.

Energy

Sunrise Wind Invests $300,000 To Train Capital Region Workers for Union Construction Careers in Clean Energy

Sunrise Wind announced it will commit $300,000 to recruit and train workers in Albany’s South End neighborhood for union construction careers critical to the clean energy transition.

Health & Healthcare

Couple Finds Personalized Pain Relief in Identical Devices

Jay and Sandra Aldrich experienced chronic pain for different reasons, but found relief in the same Medtronic therapy.

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Energy

From the Fifth Third Bancorp 2021 ESG Report: Purchasing 100% Renewable Power

Fifth Third recognizes the importance of the transition to renewable energy and has been increasing its use of renewable power since 2010.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Baker Hughes Announces Simplified Organization To Enhance Profitability and Position for Growth

These changes will simplify operations, enhance profitability, and drive growth, meeting customer needs and producing solutions in the rapidly evolving energy and industrial markets.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Watch: NortonLifeLock's ESG Report Highlights

Last week, we released our 2022 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report, demonstrating how we create an authentic and tangible impact in our workplace, communities, and world. Today, we are releasing a video featuring NortonLifeLock executives, leaders, and employees highlighting their 2022 efforts.

Environment

Olympic Movement Steps Up Climate Action, Announces Network of Olympic Forests

The Olympic Movement is increasing its commitment to fight climate change and preserve the natural environment by creating the Olympic Forest Network – an initiative driven by National Olympic Committees.

Diversity & Inclusion

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

Today we are talking about psychological safety at work, young workers and presenteeism, a software changing accents, and Singapore decriminalizing gay sex.

Innovation & Technology

How Qualcomm Is Helping To Foster a More Inclusive Patent Ecosystem for All Inventors

The story of engineering breakthroughs by Qualcomm Incorporated and its affiliated companies – and the wireless revolution they’ve made possible.

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