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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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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

GreenMoney Interviews: Liesel Pritzker Simmons on Impact Investing

Recently I spoke with Liesel Pritzker Simmons of Blue Haven Initiative, as part of our new "Millennials and Money" issue. Liesel oversees an impact investing portfolio structured to generate financial returns and address social and environmental challenges.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Duke Energy Donates $20,000 to Maryneal Volunteer Fire Department in Texas

Duke Energy Foundation and Duke Energy Renewables have awarded the Maryneal Volunteer Fire Department with a $20,000 grant to help maintain the critical safety services it provides to the local businesses and residents of Maryneal, Texas, and its surrounding area.

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Diversity & Inclusion

The STEM Careers Coalition Celebrates Black Leaders in STEM With Dynamic Digital Careers Content and Exclusive Virtual Events

The STEM Careers Coalition – the first-of-its-kind national STEM initiative powered by corporate leaders and anchored in schools by Discovery Education – invites educators, students, and communities to celebrate Black leaders in STEM year-round with the launch of dynamic careers content and a series of virtual educator events.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Supplier Spotlight: Gladiator Cargo Ties Innovation to Safety

Gladiator Cargo is known for its strong, durable cargo nets that secure equipment for safe driving. The Rancho Cordova, California-based company began when founder Bruce Foggy solved a personal need for form and function.

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Environment

Nissan and the Arbor Day Foundation Join Forces to Plant 20,000 Trees in Europe in Celebration of 10 Years of Nissan Leaf

Nissan, in collaboration with the Arbor Day Foundation, will be setting-up new roots across Europe. Through a joint initiative to plant 20,000 trees in 2021, the partnership will benefit local communities and drive forward ambitions to combat climate change, reduce air pollution and ultimately enrich those lives of future generations.

Energy

A Throwaway Society That's Full to Overflowing

Hong Kong generates mountains of rubbish every day and its landfills are almost full to overflowing. What can we do to help stop the rot and change the way we dispose of our trash?

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Innovation & Technology

Tetra Tech's Brian Goldcrump Discusses the Impact of Building System Electrification on Lowering the Carbon Footprint of New and Existing Buildings

Brian Goldcrump has more than 10 years of experience in building design and energy modeling and leads the Tetra Tech High Performance Building Group’s building energy modeling teams in Portland, Oregon, and Seattle, Washington.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Freeport-McMoRan Included in 2021 World's Most Admired Companies List

Freeport-McMoRan garnered a spot on the 2021 World's Most Admired Companies list, ranking sixth among its industry peers.

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Environment

WWF National Branding Campaign Marks 2021 As the Year to Show Your Love

Today, World Wildlife Fund (WWF), the global conservation nonprofit known for its iconic panda logo, launched a national brand marketing campaign across the U.S. declaring 2021 as a crucial year to show your love for nature.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

Against All Odds, HP's New Recycling Washing Line Opens in Haiti

When Tropical Storm Laura swept through Haiti last August, heavy rains and whipping winds pummeled a country that was already reeling from the pandemic and still rebuilding from the devastating earthquake that struck a decade ago.

Environment

United Nations Secretary-General Appoints Michael R. Bloomberg as Special Envoy for Climate Ambition and Solutions

Today, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced the appointment of Michael R. Bloomberg as his Special Envoy for Climate Ambition and Solutions.

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Innovation & Technology

FPT Industrial Leads a Swiss Funded Project for Alternative Fuels in Heavy Duty Engines

Being ever more sustainable is one of the strategic objectives that FPT Industrial, a global powertrain brands of CNH Industrial N.V., is facing, and it is also a major challenge.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

'All You Need Is A Change Of Mentality': CEO Of Schneider Electric, Rated World's Most Sustainable Company, On Going Carbon-Free

“The age of fire is over. Now it’s time for the digital age.” So says Jean-Pascal Tricoire, CEO of energy and automation firm Schneider Electric, which this week was announced on the Global 100 index as the world’s most sustainable company.

Diversity & Inclusion

A Black History Month Love Letter From Under Armour

This week marks the beginning of celebrating Black History Month, and companies across all sectors are in full swing of month-long activations. But celebrating Black excellence and fighting against racism does not start or stop in February.

Innovation & Technology

Logitech Launches New Brand Campaign 'DEFY LOGIC'

The campaign also highlights change-makers in sustainability, diversity and equality.

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Sustainable Development Goals

Black & Veatch Joins SEIA Effort to Prevent Forced Labor in the Solar Supply Chain

Black & Veatch, a global leader in power infrastructure solutions, has joined a coalition of 175 solar companies in signing a pledge to oppose the use of forced labor in the solar supply chain.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

JetBlue Foundation Provides Emergency Grants to 12 STEM Organizations Severely Impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic

The JetBlue Foundation issued emergency grants to 12 aviation and STEM education grantees and partners in need of financial support to continue their critical work reaching students and communities traditionally underrepresented in these fields.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Sands Demonstrates Commitment to Improving Business and Home Communities Through ESG Report

With the release of our 2019 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, Sands continues to further our commitment to improving both our business and our communities through sustainable and eco-conscious operations, dedication to being responsible corporate citizens of our home communities and maintaining an ethical environment with a focus on a strong code of conduct and transparent governance.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

CBRE Promotes Tim Dismond To Chief Responsibility Officer

CBRE Group, Inc. (NYSE: CBRE) today announced that Tim Dismond has been promoted to Chief Responsibility Officer, a newly created position.

Health & Healthcare

Travel Easier With the United Travel-Ready Center

You'll now be able to upload and validate COVID-19 test results, review local entry requirements, find testing providers and store vaccination records all in the "My Trips" section of the United app or website.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Franklin Templeton Named as a Winner for Citywire's Gender Diversity Awards

Franklin Templeton was named the winner in the “Regional Leader US (100+ managers)” category, which recognizes a large US asset management firm that has made strong progress with regard to representation of women in fund management

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Environment

Bringing Forest Restoration to Life

International Paper is a proud supporter of World Wildlife Fund (WWF) and the work it is leading to restore critical forestland in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Sunshine on a Ranney Day & Mohawk Work Together to Create a Accessible Bathroom, Dream Bedroom for a Woman With Cerebral Palsy

Green Infrastructure

Bridgestone Americas Underscores Commitment to Sustainability with New $1.1 Billion Credit Facility

Bridgestone Americas, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation (“Bridgestone” or the “Company”) and a global leader in sustainable mobility solutions, announced the issue of a $1.1 billion sustainability-linked credit facility, one of the first of its kind in the U.S. tire industry.

Diversity & Inclusion

Deborah Service, VP in Global Technology Services at Scotiabank Shares Advice on Fostering Future Black Women Leaders

Deborah Service has this advice for young women looking to build their careers: Be open. Be curious.

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