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Philanthropy

LA Galaxy Host 14-Year-Old Ivan As Honorary Team Member

On April 11, 2023, the LA Galaxy hosted Ivan, a 14-year-old teenager from Sylmar, CA, at the club’s first-team training session at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, CA. Ivan is bravely battling cancer and the LA Galaxy hosted him as an honorary team member for the day.

Environment

Rayonier's Carbon Report

Rayonier grows and manages an abundant and renewable resource that provides many benefits to society: trees. This uniquely positions Rayonier (NYSE: RYN) to offer natural climate change solutions.

Energy & Infrastructure

Leading the Charge: Walmart Announces Plan To Expand Electric Vehicle Charging Network

As our customers and members continue to look for ways to save money and live better, I am excited to announce our plans at Walmart and Sam’s Club in the U.S. to make electric vehicle (EV) ownership more accessible, reliable, convenient and affordable for them across the country.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

HARMAN Sustainability Report: Achieving Excellence Through Safety, Efficiency, and Partnership

HARMAN's Chakan plant in Pune, India overperformed in just about every area throughout 2021. Exceeding the standards yet again for commitment, quality, and teamwork, the HARMAN Pune factory sets an example for all, prioritizing initiatives that better our planet.

Corporate Responsibility

Pickleball Pro Pulls From Tennis Background, Competitive Mindset

When Minneapolis-based pickleball professional Aanik Lohani tried the sport for the first time, he needed three things – a paddle, a ball and a snow shovel. Being March in Minneapolis, the court had snow on it, so we shoveled it off and played a couple games.”

Awards & Rankings

Dayton REALTORS® Honors KeyBank’s Kenya K. Taylor with 2023 Marie Kindrick Fair Housing Award

Dayton REALTORS® has honored Kenya K. Taylor, Corporate Responsibility Officer for KeyBank in Central and Southwest Ohio, with its 2023 Marie Kindrick Fair Housing Award for Community Professional.

Corporate Responsibility

Remarks by Yum China CEO

Despite a very challenging year in 2022, Yum China remained profitable every quarter and expanded our store network, while continuing to make significant progress towards our Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) goals.

Inclusion & Opportunity

It All Starts at the Top: Why the Fashion Industry Needs To Embrace Equity in the Boardroom

While 80% of garment workers are women, 75% of CEO roles within the textile and apparel sector are held by men.

Awards & Rankings

Chemours Receives Two Awards From U.S. Department of Energy’s Better Plants Program

The Chemours Company (“Chemours”) (NYSE: CC), a global chemistry company with leading market positions in Titanium Technologies, Thermal & Specialized Solutions, and Advanced Performance Materials, was honored yesterday

AI & Technology

Meet Zeigo™, Schneider Electric’s Innovative Suite of SaaS Sustainability Solutions To Drive Decarbonization

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, today announced the launch of Zeigo, a sustainability software ecosystem built to simplify and accelerate climate action for companies of all sizes.

Research & Reports

Research on What Returns to Expect From Green Investments Wins Kellogg’s Moskowitz Prize

From a field of over 160 submitted papers, Dissecting Green Returns was selected as the winner of the 2022 Moskowitz Prize at Northwestern University, which recognizes high-impact research in sustainable finance.

Inclusion & Opportunity

World Autism Awareness Day 2023: Neurodiversity Confidence Grows at P&G

As we recognize World Autism Acceptance Day (April 2) and Neurodiversity Awareness Month, we celebrate the incredible community of neurodiverse employees who bring their unique abilities to P&G.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

New Holland and CNH Industrial REMAN Celebrate REMAN Day

New Holland Agriculture and CNH Industrial REMAN are celebrating REMAN Day. It’s an occasion when remanufacturing industries around the world promote their important contributions to the circular economy.

Education & Workforce Development

Edison International Presents 30 High School Seniors With $50,000 Scholarships To Pursue STEM

Thirty high school seniors in Southern California Edison’s service area have been named 2023 Edison Scholars and will be awarded a total of $1.5 million in scholarships from Edison International.

Environment

United Announces $15 Million Investment in Carbon Capture Company Svante

United announced its $15 million investment in carbon capture technology company Svante.

Philanthropy

Fight Hunger. Spark Change. Celebrates Its 10th Year of Helping Feed Communities Nationwide

Our annual Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign is one way we work to close the gap on hunger, and this year we’re celebrating the campaign’s 10th year.

Environment

Tetra Pak Unveils Recycling Collaborations and Investments Ahead of Earth Day

In the run up to the Earth Day (22nd April), Tetra Pak is highlighting some of its recent recycling initiatives that are helping to keep valuable materials in use and out of landfills.

Corporate Responsibility

World Water Day 2023: A Ripple Effect

Sometimes saving water starts with a simple question: What if?

AI & Technology

FedEx To Open First Advanced Capability Community (ACC) in India

FedEx has announced plans to open its first Advanced Capability Community (ACC) in Hyderabad, India in 2023.

Events

Maximize Your Team's Potential with an Exclusive Webinar on Pro Bono Volunteering

In honor of Global Volunteer Month and in partnership with SAP, Pyxera Global is excited to announce an upcoming webinar that will delve into the value of pro bono volunteering and how it can transform your organization.

Volunteering & Community

VolunteerMatch Welcomes Two New Board Members: Lillian Samuel and Renee Kaplan

This Global Volunteer Month, the VolunteerMatch team welcomes two new members to their Board of Directors, Lillian Samuel, and Renee Kaplan, both highly respected CEOs in the nonprofit sector.

Philanthropy

17 Tons of Fun Pulling for Children With Cancer

When people pull together, no challenge is too great — even moving a 35,000-pound firetruck! On Saturday, April 1, 35 Aflac Group employees participated in Curing Kids Cancer’s 10th Annual Fire Truck Pull, presented by Aflac, in Columbia, South Carolina.

Volunteering & Community

Give Back and Gain Experience

Join Taproot's free National Volunteer Week webinar on Tuesday, April 18 for a guide to giving back and gaining experience through Taproot’s skilled volunteering opportunities.

Inclusion & Opportunity

Reflecting on Work for Humankind and Embracing Equity

The Work For Humankind initiative is a project that invited volunteers on a once in a lifetime opportunity to make a long-lasting difference on the remote island of Robinson Crusoe, while working from our tech-enabled Hub.

Awards & Rankings

Bath & Body Works Named One of ‘America’s Greatest Workplaces for LGBTQ+’ Employees by Newsweek

Today Bath & Body Works announces its inclusion on Newsweek’s list of America's Greatest Workplaces for LGBTQ+ employees.

Latest Campaigns

Heritage

For more than 160 years, Bacardi has been a family-owned company guided by its heritage. From the revolutionary introduction of BACARDÍ rum, the birth...

Wesco Cares

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Leadership

Cascale demonstrates industry leadership and collaboration to drive collective action, by sharing insight into key sustainability topics inside and...

Enriching Women's Lives

60 years ago, Mary Kay Ash created an unparalleled opportunity for women to define their own successes and control their own futures. Her vision of...

KeyBank Foundation: Helping Communities Thrive through Education, Workforce Development, and Service

KeyBank Foundation helps build thriving communities by supporting organizations and programs that foster thriving students and a thriving workforce...

Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG)

The business landscape is reorienting itself and you can almost hear priorities shifting toward change-readiness and the bigger picture. And in this...

The Ray

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Brightening Our Corner Newsletter

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Impact in Action

At Motorola Solutions, creating a safer, more equitable world is at the heart of our mission. We unite our core corporate values with the...

Greener Products and Solutions

We actively integrate sustainability into the product development process and look at all phases of the product life cycle for opportunities to...