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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KeyBank Announces $300,000 Grant to Africatown Community Land Trust

Africatown Community Land Trust (ACLT) has announced a $300,000 donation from KeyBank to expand its small business development program that helps entrepreneurs incubate and grow their companies.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

PSEG Announces 2022 Second Quarter Results

Public Service Enterprise Group (NYSE: PEG) reported Net Income of $131 million, or $0.26 per share for the second quarter of 2022, compared to a Net Loss of $177 million, or $0.35 per share, in the second quarter of 2021.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Paychex Recognized by Nasdaq in Times Square for 2022 Worlds Most Ethical Companies Listing

Thank you to the team at Nasdaq for recognizing Paychex and our 2022 Worlds Most Ethical Companies recognition this week in the center of NYC’s Times Square!

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Whirlpool Corp. and Habitat for Humanity Drive Climate-Resilient and Energy-Efficient Home Construction for Lower-Income Families

This is all part of Whirlpool Corp.’s global corporate responsibility approach called House+Home, which contributes to comfortable and nurturing places to live and supports resilient, thriving, and sustainable communities.

Events, Media & Communications

First Look at the 3BL Forum's Main Stage

3BL Forum: Brands Taking Stands® –Now What? will once again convene in-person on October 25 at Pier Sixty in New York for our ‘high-octane’ conversations with corporate leaders on how they think about and address today’s complex business challenges

Innovation & Technology

Meeting the Mission: Rapid Acquisition of Advanced Technology Through Small Business Innovative Research

The Tetra Tech Federal IT Group supports federal agencies, including the Department of Defense (DoD), in accelerating solutioning on priority challenges through the Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) program.

Research, Reports & Publications

Pilgrim’s Celebrates 2021 Sustainability Accomplishments

Pilgrim’s [NASDAQ: PPC], a leading global food company, today announced the release of its 2021 Sustainability Report, which includes progress updates toward the organization’s 2030 goals that were announced last year.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Land Betterment To Deploy ekō Homes to Victims of Eastern Kentucky Flood

Land Betterment’s ekō homes have been quickly mobilized to provide safe and sustainable housing for families devastated by eastern Kentucky storm damage.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Congressional Testimony: Climate Disclosure Is Financial Disclosure

In 2003, Ceres and a handful of investors met with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the first time to discuss the importance of mandatory climate disclosure to give investors the information they need to adequately manage their risks.

Diversity & Inclusion

Purpose 360: Reimagining the Possible With PwC

Shannon Schuyler, PwC’s U.S. Chief Purpose and Inclusion Officer, leads the professional services firm’s efforts to deliver and embed purpose throughout culture and operations.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CNH Industrial Ranked Among Most Innovative Companies in Brazil

CNH Industrial has once again been recognized as one of Brazil’s most innovative businesses in the annual ‘Valor Inovação Brasil’ awards.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Edison Volunteers Join the Great L.A. River Cleanup

Employees remove a stunning array of pollutants, including cigarette butts and microplastics, from a river estuary to benefit climate adaptation.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Ralph Lauren Earns Parity.Org's “Best Companies for Women to Advance” Designation for Third Year

For the third consecutive year, Ralph Lauren is honored to be named a "Best Company for Women to Advance" by Parity.Org® and proud to maintain parity in our leadership representation at the VP level and above.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Bayer Expands Existing Investment To Acquire Majority Share in Sustainable Lower Carbon Oilseed Producer Covercress Inc.

Investment delivers on Bayer’s commitments to sustainability and may help decarbonize agriculture and reduce reliance on nitrogen fertilizer with combined expertise of existing investors, Bunge and Chevron

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The Michigan Diversity Council Recognizes Top Organization and Leader Awardees at the Second Annual National Black Men in Leadership Summit

The Michigan Diversity Council will host the second annual National Black Men in Leadership Summit. The event, in partnership with the National Diversity Council will focus on the theme, “Resilient Leadership: Connection, Community and Contribution.”

Health & Healthcare

Only 8% of Americans Receive Treatment for Alcohol Use Disorder

While 28 million Americans live with alcohol use disorder, less than 8% receive treatment for their disease.

Research, Reports & Publications

A Letter From Quest Diagnostics' Chairman, CEO, and President

I am pleased to share our 2021 Corporate Responsibility report.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Tapestry Earns Great Place to Work® Certification™

We’re proud that Tapestry has been named a Great Place to Work® for 2022! This certification recognizes employers who create an outstanding employee experience.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

SAIC Talking Values Podcast Ep. 4: Empowerment

In the fourth edition of our Talking Values podcast series, Michael LaRouche, president of SAIC's National Security and Space Sector, leads a discussion on empowerment with his colleagues Kimberly Dickson, Jose "JR" Rivera and Laura Blumberg.

Research, Reports & Publications

Stewardship Governance and Resources at Northern Trust

We consistently seek ways to build on our 30-year legacy of creating long-term investment value for our clients through purposeful management of ESG risks, effective engagement and proxy voting that aligns with our clients’ values.

Health & Healthcare

Medtronic Mobile Lab Trucks Expand Access to Healthcare Tech

With the expansion of Mobile Labs’ fleet from three to six trucks, Medtronic will go from training 2,000 healthcare providers (HCPs) a year on how to use our technologies to more than 5,000 in 38 states across the United States.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Kohler Co. Ranks in Top 10 for 2022 Fast Company's 'Best Workplaces for Innovators'

Fast Company today announced its fourth annual Best Workplaces for Innovators list, honoring organizations and businesses that demonstrate a steadfast commitment to encouraging innovation at all levels.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

FedEx: Why We Give to the Red Cross

Decades ago, FedEx was a founding sponsor of the American Red Cross Annual Disaster Giving Program (ADGP). Program members pledge donations in advance of disasters to the Red Cross.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Lenovo Reduces Emissions Footprint With Maersk ECO Delivery

Lenovo is committing to further reduce its carbon footprint in transportation by partnering with Maersk’s ECO Delivery solutions for ocean freight shipments of its PC, smart devices, and infrastructure products from manufacturing locations in China to Asia Pacific and Europe.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

PFAS Desktop Screening Tool Wins Silver at 2022 Antea Group Innovation Awards

Antea Group USA is pleased to announce our PFAS Desktop Screening Tool was awarded silver at the 2022 Innovation Awards ceremony.

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