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Innovation & Technology

IBM Celebrates National Cybersecurity Education Month With $5 Million in Education Security Grants

In honor of National Cybersecurity Education Month, IBM proudly announces Education Security Grants with IBM Security. The grants include enhanced training in cybersecurity and AI through IBM SkillsBuild.

Events, Media & Communications

KeyBank Offers Financial Wellness Workshops During Juneteenth in Buffalo

As part of Juneteenth Festival celebrations in Buffalo, New York, KeyBank is offering three financial wellness workshops covering mortgage, small business and wealth building.

Diversity & Inclusion

See Why We Are Proud to Be

Two years ago, for Pride Month, T‑Mobile helped spread the word of a small community photo project titled “Proud to Be” created by one of its frontline employees.

Innovation & Technology

How Rayonier Researchers Use Grafting To Cultivate Healthier, Stronger Trees

How do you convince a tree it’s years—maybe even decades—older than it really is? Rayonier’s genetics research team does it by using a technique called top grafting.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Fifth Third Employees Make a Difference in Fight Against Hunger in Eastern Michigan

On Fifth Third Day, or 5/3 on the calendar, and throughout the month of May, Fifth Third Bank employees deploy into the communities they serve to provide 10 million meals across the Company’s retail footprint.

Environment

Glass Answers World Environment Day’s Call for Solutions to Plastic Pollution

On Monday, June 5, 2023, O-I Glass, Inc. will join millions of people and organizations from around the globe in recognizing World Environment Day.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

HARMAN and JBL Event in China Honors Teamwork and Collaboration

HARMAN and JBL have always been known for delivering one-of-a-kind consumer experiences around the globe, thanks in part to our continued collaboration with our partners and customers.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Paramount VetNet Hosts Coffee With Vets

During the event, the two teams led a letter-writing initiative to send letters to the Harlem Hellfighters 369th Sustainment Brigade out of New York who are currently deployed in Kuwait.

Diversity & Inclusion

Asian American Pacific Islander Leadership Spotlight: Lisa Gold

With a love for the arts and a deep commitment to nurturing creativity, Lisa has emerged as a trailblazing force in non-profit arts organizations.

Diversity & Inclusion

Bath & Body Works Celebrates Pride Month

Bath & Body Works is committed to honoring the culture and contributions of the LGBTQ+ community during Pride Month and throughout the year.

Responsible Production & Consumption

From Small Experiment to Thriving Business: How Georgia-Pacific Became a Preferred Partner in the Recyclable Padded Mailer Market

This summer, Georgia-Pacific will produce its one billionth EarthKraft™ recyclable padded mailer. It’s a huge milestone for a product line that’s only been in existence since 2020.

Diversity & Inclusion

National Diversity Council Announces Its 2023 Cohort of the National Emerging Leaders Program

The National Diversity Council (NDC) announces its 2023 summer cohort of the NDC Emerging Leaders Internship Program, which bridges qualified diverse college students with valuable internships at major organizations that value diversity, equity and inclusion.

Diversity & Inclusion

Single Moms More Ambitious Than Most Microentrepreneurs, Says GoDaddy Study

Single moms run one in three women-owned businesses in the U.S. More than half (69%) of single-mom entrepreneurs aspire to own a small, mid-size, or corporate business, compared to 52% for owners without children, according to the GoDaddy Venture Forward National Survey.

Energy

Climate Action, Renewable Energy Investment, Low-Carbon Supply Chain

Yum China, the largest restaurant company in China, is making significant strides toward decarbonizing its business.

Diversity & Inclusion

LA Galaxy Host Annual Pride Night at Dignity Health Sports Park

In recognition of Pride Month, AEG’s LA Galaxy donated $17,434 to Covenant House and Rainbow Labs, two Los Angeles-based non-profit organizations that provide resources and support to LGBTQ+ youth.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Crown Holdings Named as One of America’s Climate Leaders by USA Today and Statista

In recognition of ongoing efforts to reduce its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCK) (Crown) (www.crowncork.com) has landed on USA TODAY's inaugural America's Climate Leaders list, developed by market research firm Statista.

Health & Healthcare

Why Mental Health First Aiders Are Essential in the Workplace

Mental health is a crucial aspect of overall well-being. It affects how we think, feel, and act. Additionally, all areas of our lives are impacted by mental health including our relationships, work, and physical health. Despite its importance, mental health is often misunderstood

Energy

Schneider Electric Doubles Down on Sustainable, Digital Industrial Transformation at Hannover Messe

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, will unveil an array of new technologies and software solutions at Hannover Messe 2023.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Building Confidence on the Field, With the Field

It’s hard to get excited for a new baseball season when your field is described as “awful” and “neglected.” Unfortunately, that was the reality for Jefferson County Little League in New Market, Tennessee, about 25 miles outside of Knoxville.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KeyBank Provides $20 Million Line of Credit for the Advancement of Small Business With Lendistry

Lendistry Core SPV I, LLC a newly formed Special Purpose Entity (SPE) established by B.S.D. Capital, Inc. dba Lendistry (Lendistry) to purchase eligible loans originated and sold by Lendistry, has obtained $20 million line of credit (LOC) from KeyBank Community Development.

Research, Reports & Publications

The Future of ESG Reporting

Allyson Anderson Book, chief sustainability officer at Baker Hughes, joins Mandi McReynolds to share how her team has transformed the company’s annual sustainability report and advocated for transparency over perfection.

Education

Bayer: Cultivating a Growing Need for STEM Expertise

The celebration of National Black History Month in February provides a nice setting to talk about diversity and STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics).

Education

Cisco: How World Possible Is Using Technology To Inclusively Bridge the Digital Divide To Help Teachers and Students

An estimated 37% of the world’s population – or 2.9 billion people – have still never used the internet and are missing out on the wealth of learning opportunities available online.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Future of Supply Chain: Kimberly-Clark’s Lori Shaffer on ‘Making the Impossible Possible’

Lori Shaffer, Kimberly-Clark’s vice president of global nonwovens, recently spoke at Reuters Supply Chain USA in Chicago during a fireside chat, where she shared her insights on how the company is embedding purpose and customer centricity into its supply chain.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Porter Novelli’s Global Purpose & Impact Practice Lead, Sandy Skees, Recognized Among PRWeek’s 2023 'Women of Distinction'

PRWeek, a leading source of news and insights for the public relations industry, recognized Sandy Skees, EVP, Global Purpose and Impact Practice Lead at Porter Novelli, as a recipient of this year's prestigious Women of Distinction award.

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