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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Kimberly Etchings: When Risks Lead to Wins

Kimberly Etchings has never been afraid to take risks. From finding her own way to attend a college she’d never visited across the country, to building her own financial advising firm, to taking two years off to reevaluate her career, Etchings has never led with fear.

Health & Healthcare

A Disability Not Everyone Can See

Some days, she can hold her baby and dance with him to music. On other days, she can barely lift her infant son.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Giordano Joins Webster Bank As Head of Philanthropy

Webster Bank announced that Kelly Giordano has joined the Bank as Managing Director of Philanthropy. She is a member of the Office of Corporate Responsibility team which oversees the Bank’s $6.5 billion, multi-year Community Investment Strategy.

Innovation & Technology

Healthy Spaces Podcast: Season 3, Episode 5: Keeping Our Cool

In this episode of Healthy Spaces, host Dominique Silva speaks with two climate innovators who are rapidly implementing climate solutions that help protect people – and their livelihoods – from extreme heat.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KeyBank Celebrates New, Full-Service, State-of-the-Art Branch in Ithaca with $10,000 Donation to Local Non-Profit

On Friday August 18, 2023, KeyBank held a grand opening and ribbon cutting for its new, full-service, state-of-the-art branch in Downtown Ithaca. The new branch is located at 604 South Meadow Street and several leaders from KeyBank and the Ithaca community attended.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Cisco's Sustainability 101: What Are Virgin Plastics?

By pursuing our goal to incorporate Circular Design Principles, we can use less virgin material, and consume less material overall. Reducing our packaging carbon footprint will drive progress towards Cisco’s packaging goals.

Events, Media & Communications

Anitta, D-Nice and Sofia Carson To Join Red Hot Chili Peppers, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Megan Thee Stallion, Conan Gray and Stray Kids at the 2023 Global Citizen Festival

Anitta, D-Nice and Sofia Carson have been added to the lineup for this year’s Global Citizen Festival, set to take place on the Great Lawn of Central Park in New York City on Saturday, September 23.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

This Car Dealership Drives Therapy Dogs to Folks in Need of Mental Health Support

Subaru’s Las Vegas retailer — which was recently recognized company-wide for its dedication to giving back — has added a car-ride-loving component to its showroom: a pack of therapy dogs.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Duke Energy Joins Billion Dollar Roundtable, Continues Efforts To Build a More Resilient and Competitive Supply Chain

The Billion Dollar Roundtable Inc. (BDR), a non-profit organization that promotes supplier diversity excellence and best practices, today inducted Duke Energy into the exclusive organization.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

U.S. Department of Labor Registers National Trane Technologies Technician Apprenticeship Program

Trane Technologies is proud to announce its Technician Apprenticeship Program (TAP) has received national registration from the U.S. Department of Labor.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

AB: Record Heat, Climate Policies Energize Low-Carbon Investing

New public policies reflect growing urgency to address climate risk, which equity investors should emphasize, too.

Diversity & Inclusion

Pizza Hut Celebrates World Entrepreneurs Day

In honour of World Entrepreneurs Day, we caught up with our latest entrepreneurs who took part in our New Founder Programme.

Events, Media & Communications

Land Betterment’s Board of Director Jennifer Crandall Founder of Safe Food En Route to Moderate Panel at Rally Conference

Land Betterment Board Member, Jennifer Crandall, Founder and CEO of Safe Food En Route will moderate the panel titled Female Founders Disrupting CPG at the Rally Conference on August 29th, 2023 at the Indiana Convention Center.

Research, Reports & Publications

Albertsons Companies Releases 2023 ESG Report

Albertsons Companies today released its 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, highlighting the company’s ESG progress and reaffirming its commitments to fight food insecurity in local communities and embed sustainability practices across its operations.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

T-Mobile Stands Ready for Hurricane Hilary

T-Mobile’s Network and Emergency Management Teams have significantly fortified our network for the hurricane season and are actively preparing to ensure the resilience of our services in regions expected to be impacted by Hilary.

Energy

The Sun Shines On New York’s Community Solar Power Deal

AT&T has joined forces with DSD Renewables for a five-project community solar portfolio in Upstate New York.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Truist Foundation Commits $50,000 for Tropical Storm Hilary Relief

“When disasters strike, Truist Foundation is committed to delivering localized care for teammates, clients and communities in affected areas,” said Lynette Bell, president of Truist Foundation.

Social Impact & Volunteering

St. Paul Park Refinery Employees Work Together To Restore Area Blufflands

Winters can be long in Minnesota, and the last one brought near-record snowfall to the Twin Cities area, officially the third snowiest on record, leading to a snow-covered ground for much of the 2022-2023 season.

Events, Media & Communications

The Recipe for Successfully Accelerating 5G in a Sustainable Way

What makes a network the best? Have you got the answer? Register for the Imagine Live Business Lounge series and get ahead!

Green Infrastructure

How Can the Chemicals Industry Capitalize on Carbon Reduction Opportunities?

The decarbonization of a multitude of industries hinges on the ability of the chemicals industry to successfully standardize and exchange carbon footprint data.

Energy

EV Chargers Rev Up Library’s Community Support

The Rosemead Library has a long history of community involvement dating to 1916 when Ford’s Model T ruled the roads.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KeyBank and KeyBank Foundation Proudly Support the Cleveland Clinic’s Lerner College of Medicine

KeyBank, and the KeyBank Foundation, is passionate about helping people achieve their goals with quality education and training. Through philanthropic efforts, Key proudly supports organizations and programs that prepare individuals for thriving futures.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Taking Care of Our Family in Maui

Hawaii and its people have long held a special place in the heart of our company. It’s a 27-year (and counting) love affair.

Health & Healthcare

Back to College? Talk to Your Student About Alcohol

On many college campuses, back to school can also mean an increase in alcohol consumption. If you have a loved one heading back to school, it’s important to speak to them about the dangers of alcohol abuse.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Porter Novelli’s Mark Durney Named Among PR Week’s 40 Under 40 for 2023

Mark Durney, Senior Vice President, Digital at Porter Novelli, has been named among this year’s distinguished recipients of the PR Week 40 Under 40 award.

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