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Bacardi-Owned BOMBAY SAPPHIRE® Announces ‘Electrifying’ Global Partnership With E1 Series

BOMBAY SAPPHIRE® is stepping into the world of sports entertainment, announcing a new global partnership with E1 Series – the world’s first all-electric race boat Championship that combines sports, entertainment and a respect for the world’s ‘natural blues.’

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KeyBank Makes $100,000 Grant in Support of Life’s Kitchen Job Skills Training Program

KeyBank has awarded a $100,000 grant to Life’s Kitchen, a non-profit organization that prepares at-risk youth in Idaho to be successful in food service and other careers.

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Health & Healthcare

Direct Relief Delivers $1 Billion in Donated Medicine and Medical Supplies to Ukraine

In response to the brutal fighting, continuing attacks on Ukraine’s civilians, destruction of the country’s electricity infrastructure, and infliction of widespread psychological trauma, Direct Relief has conducted its largest and most sustained humanitarian aid response

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bath & Body Works Named Among the Most Innovative Companies in 2023

Bath & Body Works announced today it has been named one of the top 10 most innovative companies in Fordham University’s American Innovation Index.

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Innovation & Technology

CNH Industrial Brand Launches the World’s First Accessible Tractor

New Holland Agriculture, a brand of CNH Industrial, has commercially launched the world’s first accessible farm tractor.

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Diversity & Inclusion

From the Fifth Third Bancorp 2022 Sustainability Report: ABLE Accounts

In its 2022 Sustainability Report and under its description of innovative and inclusive products, Fifth Third detailed its offering of Achieving a Better Life Experience, or ABLE accounts.

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Bread Financial 2022 ESG Report: A Message From President and CEO, Ralph Andretta

As a purpose-driven financial services leader, sustainability is woven into our business strategy and enables us to provide win-win solutions for our brand partners and customers.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Cintas Adds Forbes Best Employers for Women to List of Honors

Cintas Corporation has earned further recognition for its workplace practices after being named recently to Forbes’ 2023 Best Employers for Women list.

Events, Media & Communications

Bloomberg To Host Transition Finance Action Forum on September 19 in New York City

Bloomberg announced it will host the Bloomberg Transition Finance Action Forum on September 19, 2023, in New York City. The Forum will bring together leaders across the private and public sectors to recognize progress made on transition finance and accelerate further action.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Makers of the SPAM® Brand Sending Resources To Aid Maui Wildfire Response

In response to the devastating wildfires on Maui, Hormel Foods Corporation and the makers of the SPAM® brand — whose special relationship with the Hawaiian community spans decades — is sending resources to aid the disaster-relief efforts.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Seen, Heard, Valued – Engaging Asian Americans Through Media

After the triumph of Everything Everywhere All At Once at the Oscars this year, many people from the Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) community were left feeling incredibly proud of that historic night.

Education

Qualcomm: Supporting STEM Education

Our 5G breakthroughs are accelerating digital inclusion by enabling ultra-reliable connections, seamless interactivity and expanding opportunities for collaboration among students and teachers.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Empowering Entrepreneurs: A Journey of Support and Growth

At GoDaddy, we’re not just about providing tools and services for businesses – we're committed to fostering a sense of community, support and empowerment for entrepreneurs.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Clinton Lewis Went From Getting a Job as a Cook for KFC at Age 16 to Owning 3 Stores

In 2011 he then became director of operations for KEDIS Enterprises, a multi-brand franchise organization that has maintained an annual revenue of over $50 million.

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Energy

This Model Reimagines Fueling for Efficiency

U.S. e-commerce sales continue to grow by leaps and bounds, topping the $1 trillion mark in 2022, according to an analysis of U.S. Department of Commerce figures. That means more and more delivery trucks on the road.

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Diversity & Inclusion

AEG Partners With Nike To Host Girls Empowerment and Career Exposure Day for Southern California Student Basketball Athletes

To inspire and encourage the next generation of girls in sports, AEG and Nike hosted a girls empowerment and career exposure day on August 4, 2023, for over 30 high school athletes from Watts and Boyle Heights – two of the lowest-income neighborhoods in Los Angeles County.

Diversity & Inclusion

Embracing Diversity and Amplifying Indigenous Voices

The International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples celebrates the rich cultural diversity of Indigenous people worldwide while raising awareness and support for the protection of their rights.

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Environment

Major Fleet Operators Call on States To Expand Clean Vehicle Access Across the U.S.

Commercial fleet operators are urging governors across the country to accelerate and support the shift to zero-emission vehicles by adopting the Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) and Advanced Clean Cars II (ACC II) rules in their respective states.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Trailhead’s You Lead Idaho Program Receives $200,000 Grant From KeyBank

KeyBank has awarded a $200,000 grant to Trailhead, a non-profit organization offering mentoring and support services to Idaho student entrepreneurs. The grant will allow Trailhead to expand its You Lead Idaho program and empower more students through education.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Girls Who Code Alumni Participate in Bank’s Summer Internship Program

Among the college students participating in the U.S. Bank summer internship program this year are three women who bring expertise they gained through Girls Who Code, which provides coding instruction and experience to thousands of girls every year.

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Sustainable Development Goals

Burt’s Bees: Documenting Progress Against Our Sustainability Pillars

In 2022, Burt’s Bees ranked No. 6 among 200 companies in the Power Purpose Index, a slot in the top 20 that Burt’s Bees shares with Clorox.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Advancing Corporate Responsibility: A Message From Dr. Lisa Su, AMD Chair and CEO

At AMD, we push the limits of high-performance and adaptive computing to solve the world’s most important challenges.

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Innovation & Technology

Toronto Middle School Students Win goIT STEM Competition With Proposed App Promoting Responsible Energy Use

The goIT Monthly Challenge for July invited individual students or teams to create digital innovation concepts that could help create affordable and clean energy options, addressing issues raised by SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Truist Foundation Grants STRIVE $1M To Launch Career Training Program in Birmingham

Truist Foundation announced a $1 million grant to STRIVE, a national nonprofit that provides free job training and wraparound career support services for people facing barriers to quality employment.

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Research, Reports & Publications

New York Event To Launch Updated Policy Database and Report in September

GRI is pleased to announce the release of a new iteration of the Carrots & Sticks (C&S) and an adjoining report on the current state of global sustainability policy.

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Education

New Holland Arrives at Expo Rural With a Focus on Education, Sustainability, and Family

New Holland Agriculture, a brand of CNH Industrial, presented the T6.180 Methane Power tractor and their most chosen equipment for the agricultural-livestock sector at the 135th Rural Expo that took place in July.

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