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Philanthropy

Big News From Verizon on Bridging the Digital Divide!

Today, Verizon announced that for the first time, we are offering free Internet through our Fios Forward program to customers who qualify for the Federal Communications Commission’s Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP).

Inclusion & Opportunity

Entergy Sponsors American Heart Association Go Red Events

Entergy was the presenting sponsor of the American Heart Association’s 2022 STEM Goes Red event on March 24 at Xavier University of Louisiana in New Orleans. The event encourages young women to explore careers in science, technology, engineering and math.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Citizen Philanthropy in Action - Celebrating Women's History Month

At VMware, we believe everyone has something unique to contribute to our society. Our culture of service influences the way we interact with others – inside and outside of work – fostering empathy and building connections.

Inclusion & Opportunity

How Inclusion and Diversity Lead to Innovation and Progress at CooperCompanies

We know that an inclusive work environment that truly appreciates the diversity of employees’ talents, experiences, and ideas leads to more innovation and progress. Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion (D&I) starts at the top.

Volunteering & Community

NortonLifeLock Employees Fight Period Poverty

Women across the globe and in the U.S. experience period poverty, which affects their movements and ambitions as they may not feel able to leave their home, go to work or school, or participate in society.

Health & Healthcare

IWBI Welcomes New Organizations to Membership Program in Q1 2022

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) is pleased to announce new organizations that have joined its membership program, an expanding program that offers commercial benefits, as well as brand visibility and networking opportunities.

Volunteering & Community

Sneak Peek at Team Depot's 2022 Spring Doing Season Volunteer Projects

April is National Volunteer Month, which means it’s Spring Doing season.

Inclusion & Opportunity

'Homeownership is a Game Changer'

As the community market sales process executive at Regions Bank, Channing D. Thornton collaborates with associates in Community Affairs, Financial Wellness, Retail and Mortgage Banking to help others achieve their American Dream of homeownership.

Awards & Rankings

ICYMI: Fifth Third Named Among Ethisphere's Most Ethical Companies for Third Time

Fifth Third Bank is committed to doing the right thing in order to create a great customer experience, maintain an engaging workplace and contribute to healthy, vibrant communities.

Education & Workforce Development

Principal® Foundation Sponsors EVERFI Financial Literacy Bee and Launches New Online Financial Education Center

To mark National Financial Literacy Month, Principal® Foundation is encouraging high school students to participate in the 2022 EVERFI Financial Literacy Bee, which provides an opportunity to explore financial decision-making topics and win a college scholarship.

Corporate Responsibility

WSP Exits Russia Projects Amid War in Ukraine, Sanctions

The firm in its quarterly earnings report – released on Wednesday – said it will exit the limited number of ongoing projects it has in Russia and will no longer be pursuing projects in Russia and Belarus.

Health & Healthcare

How Andy Smith Makes a Difference in the Battle Against Opioid Addiction

Duke Energy grants in Indiana helped Smith become a counselor to aid others

Inclusion & Opportunity

Closing the Gender Gap in the Oil Palm Industry

Inclusion & Opportunity

Meet the Women Who Make Pizza Hut Restaurants Possible

In honor of Women’s History month, these Restaurant General Managers (RGM) and Area Coaches shared what’s most rewarding to them about working at Pizza Hut, their best advice, and their favorite menu items.

Health & Healthcare

Advocating for Black Women With Triple-Negative Breast Cancer: Ricki's Story

Triple-negative breast cancer tends to be among the most aggressive forms of breast cancer. But today, Ricki is healthy and working to eliminate racial disparities through Touch: The Black Breast Cancer Alliance, a current Gilead grantee.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Whirlpool Corporation's Brazil Team Receives High Scores for Water Preservation

Water scarcity is thought by some experts to be one of the most pressing problems facing the world in the decades to come. Whirlpool Corp. recognizes the seriousness of this issue, and is working on ways to preserve this precious resource.

Environment

How This IoT Device From Charity: Water Could Advance Water Access for Billions

After years of learning, and with a Global Impact Grant from Cisco, charity: water launched the India Mark II sensor, which can detect things like water flow rate and volume, and can take as many as 13 million readings a day.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Why Boeing: Flight Test Conductor Lives Her Dream

Every day is the future for Emily Schnieders. She spends her working hours as a flight test conductor for the Boeing T-7A Red Hawk advanced trainer, a digital engineering pathfinder.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Microlending: An Unsung Solution to Boost Engagement in Remote Workplaces?

Employee interaction and engagement can be difficult enough when everyone works in the same building. Factor in the shift to remote work and the challenges of the past two years, and it can feel like connecting with colleagues is a thing of the past — leaving many business leaders looking for new ways to bring everyone together.

Events

EarthX Looks to Convince MVPDs to Launch Linear Network

The upcoming Earthx2022 Earth Day celebration (April 20-24, Dallas) is also the exclusive host for the United Nations SDG Media Summit

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Subaru of America and Retailers Celebrate Recycling Milestone and 2022 Subaru Loves the Earth Month

Subaru of America, Inc. today announced it has successfully diverted more than 6 million pieces of hard-to-recycle trash from landfills across the country thanks to its continued partnership with international recycling leader, TerraCycle®.

Environment

Georgia-Pacific: Like a Good Neighbor, Our Mills are There

March 22 was World Water Day, a day dedicated to focusing on the importance of water and water-related issues. Georgia-Pacific has a multitude of facilities neighboring various bodies of water.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

AllianceBernstein: Synthetic Biology

Ed Bryan is interviewed about his recently published paper on the topic of synthetic biology.

Philanthropy

Legendary Pittsburgh Gym Makes a Comeback

The gymnasium at Centre Avenue Housing in Pittsburgh’s Hill District neighborhood is one of the most important and historic gyms in the city. Throughout the last century, it has hosted sports icons while at the same time developed future stars.

Events

Beasley Media Group's 105.9 KISS-FM Unveils “Mason Means Business” to Spotlight Detroit's Small Business and Entrepreneurial Community

Beasley Media Group announced 105.9 KISS-FM Morning Show personalities “Mason & Starr,” in conjunction with GoDaddy, have unveiled “Mason Means Business,” a new program aimed at showcasing small business and entrepreneurial stories in the Motor City.

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Aflac Stories

Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.

Sustainability Report

Our latest Sustainability Report highlights recent accomplishments and progress toward achieving goals in the environmental, social and governance...

Whirlpool Corporate Citizenship

This category covers areas that aren't our signature charities. Main topics can include Homes For Our Troops as well as smaller charity organizations...

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is embedded in our company values. We actively promote it among our employees, raise awareness, and foster an...

Health in Action

Our Prescription for a Better World framework is organized around three key pillars: building healthy communities (Health in Action), protecting the...

Key Supports Affordable Housing

KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment helps fulfill Key’s purpose to help clients and communities thrive by financing projects that...

Subaru Love Promise: Community

Subaru is dedicated to supporting those who need it the most in our communities. From donating food to Feeding America, providing essential items to...

Sustainable Products and Innovation

Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...

GoDaddy | Microbusiness

They’re the people who build websites, run restaurants, and teach online classes. They power local economies and national growth but their impact...

Heritage

For more than 160 years, Bacardi has been a family-owned company guided by its heritage. From the revolutionary introduction of BACARDÍ rum, the birth...