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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Duke Energy Foundation Fights Food Insecurity in Florida With $125,000 in Donations

The Duke Energy Foundation announced $125,000 in grant funding to nonprofit organizations that help get food on the table for those in need. These contributions add to last fall’s $100,000 donation to Feeding Florida in response to hurricanes Helene and Milton.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Inside Chemistry’s Role in Sustainability: A Podcast Conversation With Jenny Liu

Chemistry touches virtually every aspect of modern life, but its transformative role in unlocking sustainability often goes unnoticed. In the latest podcast episode of Five Lifes to Fifty, Jenny Liu, Head of Sustainability for Chemours’ Advanced Performance Materials business

Health & Healthcare

Grammy Award Winning Artist Knows How Math Can Help Prevent Cancer

Grammy Award winning singer and songwriter Anthony Hamilton underwent a colonoscopy for the first time in his mid-20’s, right around the same time as his first record deal.

Environment

Four Companies Make Major Commitments to Arbor Day Foundation’s Hurricane Recovery Campaign

Four Arbor Day Foundation corporate partners have committed a combined $2.35 million to the nonprofit's hurricane recovery campaign.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Bridging the Energy Gap: 3 Ways AMD Is Collaborating To Advance Renewables in the Supply Chain

On an international work trip to Taiwan last summer, I was gazing out my airplane window at the sun shining, wind blowing and waves crashing, amazed by how these natural forces generate enough renewable energy to power global electricity demands.

Education

AEG Presents Hosts Career Exposure Day for High School Students During Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival

On April 16, 2025, 125 high school students in Indio, CA, were treated to a behind the scenes look of the iconic Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival as part of an AEG Presents’ career exposure day.

Responsible Production & Consumption

A Homeowner’s Guide to Asphalt Shingle Recycling

During a reroof, old asphalt shingles are removed, and new underlayment and shingles are installed. But what happens to the old shingles?

Environment

Redefining WOTUS: What Businesses Need to Know

The definition of “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) under the Clean Water Act (CWA) has long been a point of legal contention and regulatory complexity. Find out what the latest regulatory updates mean for your business.

Social Impact & Volunteering

WK Kellogg Co Volunteers Dig In To Give Back During National Volunteer Month

In honor of National Volunteer Month, WK Kellogg Co employees are giving back across the U.S., Canada and Mexico—supporting local organizations and making a difference in their communities.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Recognition Reinforces LG’s Commitment to Smart B2B Innovations, Comprehensive Energy-Efficient Builder Solutions

LG has been named the 2025 Sustainable Brand Index Leader in both the HVAC and Appliance categories by Green Builder Magazine for the second consecutive year.

Research, Reports & Publications

SPOTLIGHT: Nielsen Study Connects Culture With the Bottom Line

A Nielsen study, which arrives just in time for Black History Month, serves as a reminder that Black history is being made every day. That’s increasingly true in the economic landscape, where Black America wields an outsized impact thanks to audiences that lead media engagement.

Diversity & Inclusion

Sands Hires Its First Corporate Team Member Through the Hiring Our Heroes Program

After participating in the Hiring Our Heroes program at corporate headquarters this past year, Sands hired its first program fellow in early 2025.

Research, Reports & Publications

Shareholder Activism: 2024 Year in Review

This comprehensive analysis by Nasdaq IR Intelligence delves into influential activist campaigns globally, sharing insights about the impact on management teams and S&P 1500 companies.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Saint-Gobain North America Recognized As Finalist for Three 2025 Manufacturing Leadership Awards From the National Association of Manufacturers

Saint-Gobain North America announced today that its team members have been named finalists by the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) in three 2025 Manufacturing Leadership Awards categories.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

A Future Full of Possibilities — Advancing Power Integration

Adun Fashogbon, a Technical Controls Specialist at Cummins’ Power Integration Center in Minnesota, shares her excitement for the future and the importance of gratitude.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Cascale Launches 2025 Board of Directors Nominations Period

Cascale has officially opened nominations for its 2025 Board of Directors Election. The Board plays a critical role in charting the organization’s strategic direction and ensuring its financial integrity through rigorous oversight and fair representation.

Innovation & Technology

Exploring AI-Driven Accessibility Tools With Qualcomm Wireless Reach

Learn about the collaboration between Qualcomm Wireless Reach, Cephable, and the Amputee Coalition aimed at enhancing workforce readiness, digital independence, and productivity.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Whirlpool Corporation Named One of America’s Most Innovative Companies 2025 by Fortune

For the third year in a row, Whirlpool Corporation has been named one of "America's Most Innovative Companies 2025" by Fortune, recognizing its continued leadership in pioneering home appliance solutions that improve life at home.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

IOC Session Celebrates the Achievements of Olympic Agenda

IOC Members meeting at the 144th Session in Greece, celebrated the achievements of Olympic Agenda.

Research, Reports & Publications

Bacardi Cocktail Trends Report: Spirits Industry Embraces Practical Progress

As discerning consumers get wise to greenwashing practices, they’re looking to the industry to get pragmatic with sustainable progress. Beyond large-scale gimmicks and one-time activations, their focus is on incremental changes that they – and brands – can put into action.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Southwire Named to America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women 2025 Ranking by Newsweek

As an extraordinary place to work for more than 9,000 team members worldwide, Southwire is proud to announce its recognition as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Women 2025 by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

PotlatchDeltic Contributes to Heyburn Elementary Playground

PotlatchDeltic has contributed to several initiatives in St. Maries, Idaho that focus on supporting child health and education, and a vibrant community.

Responsible Production & Consumption

The Face Behind Logitech’s Sustainable Packaging Revolution

There’s an entire world of R&D hidden behind the little cardboard boxes at your local Best Buy and the ones that Amazon leaves at your front door. Bliss Buter-Thompson, Head of Packaging at Logitech, and her team design, develop, and test every single one.

Energy

New Jersey Jumps to Top 10 in National Rankings for Energy Efficiency

New Jersey is being recognized as a national leader in energy efficiency programming and outcomes in the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy’s (ACEEE) 2025 State Energy Efficiency Scorecard, which ranks all fifty states and Washington D.C.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Guardians of the Grid: Duke Energy Celebrates National Lineworker Appreciation Day April 18

On April 18, Duke Energy celebrates National Lineworker Appreciation Day – a day to recognize the service, commitment and sacrifices of lineworkers, team members who are critical to ensuring customers have access to safe and reliable electricity.

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