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Logitech’s One-of-a-Kind Accessible Gaming Rig

Two years ago, while awaiting surgery to address a unique medical condition, 12-year-old Daire Gorman desperately needed to find a new way to game.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Duke Energy Celebrates Florida Arbor Day by Giving Away 1,200 Free Trees to Customers Throughout the State

In honor of Florida Arbor Day, Duke Energy Florida is collaborating with the Arbor Day Foundation’s Energy-Saving Trees program to give away 1,200 free trees.

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Research, Reports & Publications

AmerisourceBergen Releases 2022 ESG Report To Share Progress and Impact on Environmental, Social and Governance Priorities

AmerisourceBergen released its 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report. The report and Reporting Index contain detailed information on ESG performance and the company's commitment to fostering a positive impact on the planet and all people.

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Education

KFC Foundation Partners With Western Governors University To Make College Degree Opportunities Accessible for KFC Restaurant Employees

The KFC Foundation, in partnership with Western Governors University (WGU), announced that KFC restaurant employees* will have the opportunity to receive 100 percent paid tuition when attending WGU to earn their degree.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Rockwell Automation Donates $50,000 To Aid Earthquake Recovery

Rockwell Automation, Inc. (NYSE: ROK) is donating $50,000 to the Red Cross to support relief efforts for one of the most powerful earthquakes to ever hit Türkiye and Syria.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Kinneret Apartments Get a Makeover

Orlando’s population continues to explode. According to the most recent report from the Orlando Economic Partnership, this Central Florida city is the second fastest growing among the largest 30 cities in the United States.

Energy

How Singapore Plans To Import Solar Power From the World’s Largest Solar Plant

Australian company Sun Cable is preparing to construct what is probably the most ambitious renewable energy project the world has ever seen. Singapore wants to import solar power through the Australia-Asia PowerLink (AAPowerLink).

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

AB: How Investors Can Detect and Disrupt Modern Slavery

As we wrap up National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month, we recognize that this social issue still persists around the world.

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Health & Healthcare

Transitioning to Life With COVID-19: A New Normal

Quest proactively established our “Back to Life” effort including multiple partnerships and initiatives to help communities safely return to on-site work, school, and recreational activities.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

AEO and Fifth Third Bank Establish Initiative To Invest in Black Neighborhoods Through Capital Readiness Program

In partnership with Fifth Third Bank, the Association for Enterprise Opportunity (AEO) is promoting economic mobility in 10 predominantly Black neighborhoods through the Empowering Black Futures Capital Readiness Program.

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Sustainable Development Goals

LyondellBasell Quickly Advances Towards Its 2030 Global Renewable Electricity Target

LyondellBasell announced it has signed the first two European renewable electricity power purchase agreements (PPAs) and two additional PPAs in the United States.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Ralph Lauren Presents “A Heritage Preserved,” Honoring Black History Month

In honor of Black History Month, we are sharing stories of love, joy and hope within Black communities.

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Environment

CGF Sustainability Director Calls for Cross-Sector Action to Reduce Plastic Waste at 2023 Economist Impact World Ocean Summit

At the Economist Impact’s World Ocean Summit this month, The Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF) Sustainability Director, Ignacio Gavilan, will set out the progress made towards reducing plastic waste by the CGF Plastic Waste Coalition.

Diversity & Inclusion

Why Expanding Access to Education and Career Paths Matters

At Medtronic, we strategically partner with other organizations that share our commitment to removing barriers to equity, particularly in industries like healthcare technology that require top talent in STEM fields.

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Green Infrastructure

Will the Delivery of Net-Zero Aviation Still Be Up in the Air by 2050?

With the world’s long-awaited transition to sustainable aviation remaining an ever-pressing issue, an emission reduction strategy is vital for decarbonising the sector.

Events, Media & Communications

KPMG and Workiva Expand Alliance To Assist Companies in Unlocking ESG Value

KPMG and Workiva announced an enhanced alliance to deliver environmental, social, and governance (ESG) focused solutions and services. This increased collaboration expands the KPMG ability to assist organizations in effectively implementing ESG data.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

The Federal Reserve’s Climate Principles and Scenario Analysis Pilot Leave Room for Improvement

The Federal Reserve recently took two significant steps to address climate-related financial risks.

Energy

Varcoe: Will Canada Answer the Call for LNG? ‘It’s a TBD,’ Says Enbridge Head

The CEO of Canada’s largest energy company says countries such as Japan and Germany are knocking on our front door seeking supplies of natural gas.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Herbalife Nutrition Donates 60 Bikes to a North Carolina Casa & Helps Donate $20,000

In November, a team of Herbalife Nutrition employees volunteered their time to donate and build 60 bicycles for children from YWCA Best Choice Learning Center, a Casa Herbalife Nutrition partner in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

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Events, Media & Communications

Land Betterment Appoints Byron E. Price, Ph.D. to Board of Directors

Dr. Byron Price, an experienced professor and policy entrepreneur, joins Land Betterment’s Board as an Independent Director.

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Innovation & Technology

Innovating With Samsung - From Water Damaged To Waterproof

At Dow, our partnerships are paramount to new innovations that drive creative thinking, uncover new approaches and set new, higher standards.

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Education

More Than 117,000 Students Want To Learn How To Safeguard Water

Water conservation makes its way into the classroom. More than 5,300 classes (over 117,000 students throughout Italy) have already signed up to take part in the 9th edition of “I’ll Take Care of You – Working with Schools towards the 2030 Agenda”

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

United Rentals Honored by Glassdoor as One of Best Places to Work in 2023

United Rentals Inc., the world’s largest equipment rental company, was selected for the Glassdoor Employees’ Choice Award, recognizing the Best Places to Work in 2023.

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Sustainable Development Goals

Podcast: WWD Voices

In the latest WWD Voices Podcast, Meeting HanesBrands’ Sustainability Guru, HBI Chief Sustainability Officer, Chris Fox, talks to WWD’s Arthur Zackiewicz about sustainability, partnerships and the company’s unique position in the apparel business.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

HARMAN: Using the Power of Music Education to Transform Lives

As a global leader in audio innovation and a rich legacy in music, HARMAN has witnessed first-hand the power of music education in helping the next generation reach their fullest potential.

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Research, Reports & Publications

The Evolution of Earnings: Seizing the Opportunity for Continued ESG Conversation

Leveraging Nasdaq’s proprietary Natural Language Processing (NLP) tools, we analyzed the prevalence of ESG discussions in the earnings call transcripts of Russell 3000 and MSCI USA ESG Leaders constituents to keep up with the quarterly conversation that goes on between companies.

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