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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

AISES Awarded Nearly $500,000 Grant From the Spencer Foundation

AISES announces that we have been awarded a $500,000, competitive grant from the Spencer Foundation for our project entitled “Leveraging the AISES Archival Database: Mixed Methods Study on Native STEM Success.” The Spencer Foundation grant supports the AISES three-year project.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Transformative Power of the Affordable Connectivity Program

This week, the federal government’s Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) announced a new milestone. Launched nearly two years ago, it has now connected more than 20 million households to the Internet.

Health & Healthcare

PotlatchDeltic 2022 ESG Report: Health & Safety

Safety is a core value at PotlatchDeltic. Our team members are our greatest asset, and we focus on their health and safety without compromise. Keeping team members and on-site contractors safe is critical to our success.

Diversity & Inclusion

Helping Women in India Launch Their Cybersecurity Careers

Learning new digital skills benefits women across all industries, not just those pursuing tech careers. Studies have shown that digitalization is a key driver of economic opportunity for women in India.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Covia’s Commitment To Fostering Community Relationships

At Covia, we greatly value the relationships we’ve built with our communities. Meaningful interactions with neighbors, community members, customers, and partners have helped shape our organization, and will continue to inspire and guide WHERE WE’RE GOING.

Research, Reports & Publications

Rayonier Releases 2022 Sustainability Report and Carbon Report

Rayonier Inc. released its 2022 Sustainability Report, which highlights the actions the Company is taking to ensure the long-term sustainability of its land resources as well as the long-term well-being of its investors, employees, communities, and other stakeholders.

Innovation & Technology

Join Us for a Beginner’s Guide to AI on Wed, Sep 6

Join the Impact Relations Institute, in partnership with 3BL Media, for a conversation with Dr. Lisa Costa, Chief Technology and Innovation Officer (CTIO) of the United States Space Force, and Robert Scales, Educator and Author of "A Beginner's Guide to ChatGPT"

Diversity & Inclusion

Qualcomm's DEI Training Initiatives Support Inclusive, Respectful Work Environments

Our far-reaching DEI efforts have earned our Company prestigious external recognitions. Qualcomm is regularly named on many “best places to work” lists.

Education

Advancing Reconciliation Through Education

The rates of Indigenous students attending and completing post-secondary education have been rising in Canada over the past decade, thanks to meaningful reconciliation actions by schools, organizations, businesses and government.

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