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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

After Nearly One Year of Conflict in Sudan, 18 Million People Face Food Insecurity

The last ten months of conflict in Sudan have left millions in need of humanitarian assistance.

Environment

Brightening Our Corner - February 2024

The Ray C. Anderson Foundation has issued its quarterly newsletter, including stories from Drawdown Georgia, the Ray C. Anderson Center for Sustainable Business and the Biomimicry Institute.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

New Look, Same Vision: SAC Is Now Cascale

Yesterday, Cascale, formerly the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC), celebrated its rebrand with members, partners, stakeholders, and co-founder Rick Ridgeway at an event in London.

Energy

Gas Demand Response Program Creates Savings for Glens Falls Hospital | National Grid

For a full decade, Glens Falls Hospital has partnered with National Grid on energy efficiency projects, leading to increased sustainability and energy savings.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Love Your Neighbor With Your Investments

Over the past few years, a growing number of investors have started leaning into their faith to guide their investment choices.

Events, Media & Communications

Sustainable Procurement Is the Cornerstone for Business Resilience and Growth

The Barometer Report, A Joint Study by EcoVadis and Accenture, Uncovers Five Strategies to Transform Sustainable Procurement From Value Protection to Value Creation

Responsible Production & Consumption

Henkel Signs Agreement To Acquire Seal for Life Industries

Henkel has signed an agreement to acquire the US-based Seal for Life Industries LLC (“Seal for Life”) from Arsenal Capital Partners (USA). Seal for Life is a specialized supplier of protective coating and sealing solutions in a broad variety of infrastructure markets.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Mastercard: Fusion and Disruption: The Soulful Tale of Black Girl Tamales

Larkin recently took part in a 24-week training program combining Mastercard’s Digital Doors curriculum, which focuses on enhancing and securing digital operations, and Our Village United’s Elevated entrepreneurship effort.

Environment

“Gender Equity and Climate Justice” – Interview With Areta Sobieraj, Oxfam Italy

For our Future magazine, we interviewed Areta Sobieraj, Global Citizenship Education Lead of Oxfam Italy. The condition of women, the fight against gender inequalities and the social effects of the climate crisis are some of the most relevant issues highlighted in the interview.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

AB: Climate-Focused Investing Two Approaches for Equity Portfolios

There are several different ways you can approach investing in the climate-focused space.

Diversity & Inclusion

AEG Celebrates Black History Month With Renowned Marketer and Cultural Translator Dr. Marcus Collins

As a people-driven business, AEG recognizes the power of sports and live entertainment to influence culture.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Knowledge Sharing in Action: Jackson Dixie Team Visits Bowling Green Facility for Invaluable Training

In a recent initiative to foster teamwork and knowledge sharing, the Jackson, Tennessee, Dixie team joined their counterparts in Bowling Green, Kentucky, for a transformative training experience.

Green Infrastructure

Direct Relief Announces $10 Million in Grant Funding To Boost Resilient Power for Health Facilities in Tribal Communities

Direct Relief today unveiled an initial $10 million funding commitment that will provide grants to bolster health facilities’ energy resilience and enhance care for patients who rely on them.

Environment

Applications Close Soon for the Biomimicry Launchpad

The Biomimicry Institute is inviting nature-inspired scientists, engineers, designers, and early-stage entrepreneurs to embark on a transformative 10-week journey.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Kotex Global Study Finds Nearly 60% of Women Feel Progress Is Lacking and Launches #ProgressFeelsLike Movement To Ignite Action on International Women’s Day

Kimberly-Clark’s Kotex, creator of the period care category, is marking International Women’s Day (March 8) by releasing eye-opening data from a study around how women worldwide feel about progress.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Paychex Ranks Fourth on List of World’s Top Training Organizations

Paychex, Inc. has been recognized as one of the top training organizations in the world with a 2024 Training APEX Award, presented by Training magazine.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Syracuse Financial Professional Granted $25,000 From Northwestern Mutual To Support GiGi’s Playhouse

Northwestern Mutual is celebrating the outstanding volunteerism of its financial professionals through its annual Community Service Awards (CSA) program.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Toni Townes-Whitley's Dynamic First 100 Days at SAIC

During her first 100 days with the company, SAIC CEO Toni Townes-Whitley embarked on a listening tour to visit with dedicated employees, impactful customers, and committed community partners. Here are some memorable highlights from her tour.

Education

CNH Honored by Princess of Thailand at FFT’s 44th National Academic Conference

CNH was recognized by the Future Farmers of Thailand (FFT) for the Company’s exemplary contribution to agricultural education in the country.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Neal Pit Wildlife Habitat Celebrates New Beginning Following Tornado

Marathon Petroleum’s Neal Pit Wildlife Habitat has reopened after a tornado destroyed the popular nature reserve in Crawford County, Illinois, in the spring of 2023.

Diversity & Inclusion

Taco Bell Black History Month Spotlight: Kim E.

Thanks to Guild, Kim works at Taco Bell and pursues her passion for education at the same time.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Ten Years Running: FORTUNE Names Quest Diagnostics One of 2024 “World’s Most Admired Companies”

Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX), the nation's leading provider of diagnostic information services, announced that it has been selected as one of FORTUNE's World's Most Admired Companies in 2024 for the tenth consecutive year.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Southern Company Ranks First Among Utilities in Fortune Magazine’s World’s Most Admired Companies for 2024

Southern Company ranks as the No. 1 most-admired electric and gas utility worldwide according to Fortune magazine's World's Most Admired Companies list for 2024.

Innovation & Technology

AI-Powered Avatar From Lenovo, DeepBrain AI, and the Scott-Morgan Foundation Creates New Communication Possibilities for People With Severe Disabilities

The groundbreaking avatar, created with DeepBrain AI technology and spearheaded by Lenovo, opens new pathways for applying generative AI to accessibility challenges and helps advance Lenovo’s vision of AI for all.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Mastercard Perspective: How To Define Inclusive Growth

YouTube influencer and philanthropist Lilly Singh and Mastercard’s Shamina Singh took the stage in a packed room in Washington, D.C., to share how we can all encourage greater gender equity.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  2. Subaru Love Promise: Pets
    Subaru believes all pets deserve a loving home and we are the largest corporate donor to the ASPCA®. Subaru is proud to help make the world a better...
  3. KeyBank's Community Investment
    In states where Key has a presence, there are approximately 1.7 million low- to moderate-income (LMI) households. Many LMI individuals don’t have bank...
  4. GoDaddy | Customers
    GoDaddy is the world’s largest services platform for entrepreneurs around the globe. We’re on a mission to empower our worldwide community of 20+...
  5. Community Impact
    Advancing our communities worldwide through philanthropic investments, partnerships, and employee volunteerism.
  6. Collaboration and Partnership
    Cascale shares updates on its strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders geared toward shifting the industry into one that gives back more than...
  7. Social Progress
    Social engagement has always been an integral part of our sense of responsibility as a company. We care and we act to do our part to improve the...
  8. Growth Through Sustainability
    Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator with a clear purpose to boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. See how embedding...
  9. PSEG Awards & Recognition
    PSEG and its employees are honored to receive a number of awards and recognition from organizations from a variety of disciplines. This recognition...
  10. Nutrition and Health
    Focus on preventing and treating malnutrition across life stages. Highlights include early detection, community-based treatment (e.g., MUAC screening...
  11. Collective Action
    Cascale shares updates on its efforts and initiatives geared toward activating its ecosystem to develop and scale solutions that drive collective...
  12. Kingfisher Around the World
    The SCS Kingfisher certification mark is showing up on an increasing number of products around the world. It differentiates companies that are making...
  13. Mary Kay Ash Foundation: Creating a Safer, Healthier World for Women
    In the U.S. and around the world, Mary Kay remains steadfast in its commitment to ending the cycle of domestic violence and finding cures for cancers...
  14. Aflac Stories
    Get a closer look at the people, products and stories that make Aflac the company we know today.
  15. 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...