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Research & Reports

2023–2024 Cummins Sustainability Progress Report: Government Relations

Cummins, through its Government Relations function, worked on a wide variety of local, state, federal and international policy issues in 2023.

Volunteering & Community

Combatting Nutrition Security Gaps Through Employee Volunteerism

Before a person can even begin thinking about their financial journey, they must first have access to essential needs like nutritious, filling meals.

Unfortunately, far too many people around the globe are struggling with nutrition security—around 2.4 billion people.

Inclusion & Opportunity

FedEx Champions Education and Leadership for Diverse Students: Supporting APIA Scholars, LGBTQ+ Students, and HBCU Ambassadors

In 2022, FedEx created the FedEx-HBCU Student Ambassador Program to prepare new cohorts of students for the workforce each year.

Environment

Don’t Feed the Landfills Initiative Eliminates 22 Million Pounds of Waste From National Parks Nationwide

Subaru of America, Inc. and the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) today announced the impressive impact of their partnership and celebrate the legacy of the Don’t Feed the Landfills Initiative.

Corporate Responsibility

Solving the Plastic Waste Crisis Together | Eastman

The world has a huge problem — plastic waste. Eastman has a plan, and we’re ready to tackle it head on. But it takes all of us working together. Join us in solving the plastic waste crisis.

AI & Technology

Tomorrow’s High Performance Computing Systems Must Perform for the Planet

At ISC 2024, the theme of “Reinventing HPC” underscores the evolution of High-Performance Computing against the backdrop of broad AI advancements.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Fancypants Baking Co. Showcases Innovative Food Waste Recycling Partnership With Vanguard Renewables

We at Vanguard Renewables could not be prouder of our partnership with Fancypants—and are so glad their sustainability efforts are gaining recognition.

Research & Reports

Henkel 2023 Sustainability Report: Trusted Partner

We draw on our value-oriented corporate culture and our scientific and technological expertise to strengthen our performance while maintaining our integrity. We deliver safe and best-in-class product and technology solutions to our customers and consumers.

Corporate Responsibility

#LifeatYUM Spotlight: Meet Yum! Brands Investor Relations Manager Kaitlyn Yocom

We’re continuing our #LifeatYUM series to share our unrivaled culture and spotlight our incredible talent.

Health & Healthcare

Kiewit and Veolia Collaborate With Henry Ford Health

Henry Ford Health Energy Partners, a team including Kiewit and Veolia, is excited to announce its partnership with Henry Ford Health, one of the nation’s premier academic and integrated health systems

Health & Healthcare

Baker Tilly’s Strategies for Optimizing HCP Engagement To Improve Efficiency

To help organizations navigate the complexities of HCP engagement and achieve greater efficiency and compliance in their interactions with HCPs, we've developed engagementNOW, an end-to-end HCP engagement solution.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Diversity and I

Patrick Schwind reflects on his journey moderating a DEI session, exploring personal identity & belonging, inspired by Rebecca Hwang's TEDTalk on diversity. He's rethinking privilege & how to broaden inclusion. Join him in this ongoing learning path at the Learner’s Corner.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KeyBank Provides $45.4 Million of Financing for New Affordable Housing in Oak Harbor, WA.

KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment (CDLI) provided $17.9 million in low income housing tax credit equity (federal), and a $19.3 million construction loan for the construction of Camas Flats, a new affordable housing in Oak Harbor, WA.

Philanthropy

How Being Unbanked or Underbanked Could Cost You $360,000 Over a Lifetime

In Gallup, New Mexico, a financial coach is helping the Navajo Nation and other residents stabilize their finances, build wealth, and avoid high-cost banking alternatives.

Inclusion & Opportunity

#GenderEqualOlympics: Paris 2024 Making History on the Field of Play

Paris 2024 is the first Olympic Games in history with full gender parity on the field of play, thanks to the distribution of an equal number of quota places to female and male athletes by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

Environment

Arbor Day Foundation, Claritin® Partner To Plant Trees at New Orleans School

Claritin partnered with the Arbor Day Foundation to plant trees outside of a school impacted by Hurricane Katrina.

Research & Reports

Schneider Electric Pursues Its Ambitious Sustainability Transformation Program With Unwavering Determination

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, today released its sustainability performance scores for the second quarter of 2024, alongside its half-year financial results.

Philanthropy

Entergy Makes 10-Year, $20M Commitment to Empower Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Students

Entergy recently announced a 10-year, $20 million commitment to elevate and empower Historically Black Colleges and Universities and their students across the company’s service area in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas.

Philanthropy

Joy Lands in Metro DC: Aflac and Sunrise Association Deliver My Special Aflac Duck® to Childhood Cancer Patients

Aflac paired up with Sunrise Association to deliver more than 75 social robotic ducks to children at Horizon Day Camp–Metro DC, a project between the Pozez JCC and the Sunrise Association. Horizon Day Camp- Metro DC, a day camp designed to bring the joy of childhood to children.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Surgeon for a Day! Medtronic Puts the Power of Healthcare Technology in the Hands of Teens With Jack and Jill of America, Inc.

Global healthcare technology leader Medtronic partnered with Jack and Jill of America, Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to nurturing future African American leaders, to give more than 150 teens hands-on experiences with healthcare tech at Jack and Jill’s national convention.

Education & Workforce Development

CNH Capital Introduces 'Mission Education' To Support Underprivileged Children

CNH Capital, the financial services division of CNH has launched its CSR Project: ‘Mission Education’, focusing on enhancing the educational experience and improving learning outcomes of schoolchildren in Nangli Umarpur village, in Gurugram, India.

Corporate Responsibility

Covia's Black Lab Chardon Plant: Team Driven Success

Covia plants across our North American footprint work diligently to provide customers with the high-quality minerals and mineral solutions they’ve come to expect over the years.

Events

IOC President’s speech – Olympic Games Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony

Please find below the full speech delivered by International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach during the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 on 26 July 2024.

Health & Healthcare

Abbott Teams Up With the National Association of Community Health Centers to Expand Access to Nutritious Food and Improve Health

The global healthcare company Abbott (NYSE: ABT) and the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) have joined together to increase access to healthy foods and improve health through the Innovation Incubator initiative.

Philanthropy

Meet Cameron: This Resilient Toddler Taught Us About the Power of Community at the 3M Open

Minnesota Vikings QB JJ McCarthy got most of the attention last Friday at the 3M Open. The rookie dove head-first into the water off hole 18 during a charity tournament.

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Aflac Stories

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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...