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Education

Mastercard: Financial Freedom 101: This Bootcamp Taught Students To Take Control of Their Finances

Tanya Van Court was about to learn a lesson that would change her life. In 2001, after earning her master’s in industrial engineering from Stanford University, Van Court was vice president at a broadband internet provider in Silicon Valley.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Fair Housing Month: Finding Ways To Make Homeownership Less Costly

Down payments and closing costs. Both typically involve large numbers that can cause doubt to creep into the minds of homebuyers and add to the rising costs of purchasing a home.

Education

Duke Energy Invests $600,000 in North Carolina’s Community Colleges To Build Next Generation Workforce

Duke Energy Foundation today announced $500,000 to support 19 North Carolina community college programs that are creating a pipeline of skilled workers who will help meet the energy industry's growing workforce needs.

Events, Media & Communications

Trellis Impact 25 Brings Together VERGE, Bloom and GreenFin To Change the Course of Sustainability Events

Trellis Impact 25 bridges climate and nature strategies with sustainable finance, empowering professionals to accelerate innovative solutions to our planet’s biggest challenges.

Research, Reports & Publications

Sextortion Scams Become More Threatening in 2025

One of the latest techniques used by cybercriminals leverages Google Maps to create a more invasive and personal approach that can really shock and intimidate a victim into complying with their demands.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Gen Brands Recognized Across Independent Cybersecurity Tests

At Gen, we’re proud to power Digital Freedom for nearly 500 million users across the globe. And, we’re honored when our work is validated by independent industry leaders.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Jane Beaman Named Vice President and General Manager of Cummins Components & Software Business Unit

Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) announced that Jane Beaman will be the new Vice President and General Manager of the Cummins Components & Software (CCS) Business Unit effective April 1.

Diversity & Inclusion

“Empowering Girls Through Sport”: How the Turkish Olympic Committee Inspires Girls To Thrive

For International Women's Day 2025, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is promoting grassroots initiatives across the Olympic Movement that provide women and girls with the opportunity to access and benefit from sport.

Energy

Cummins and Partners Celebrate Successful Hydrogen Engine Project

Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI), and key technology partners have celebrated the completion of a joint project to develop hydrogen internal combustion engine technology for commercial vehicles.

Events, Media & Communications

Bacardi's 163-Year Legacy: A Journey Through History with Heritage Curator Rachel Dorion Guerin on The TODAY Show

In an exclusive TODAY Show segment, Rachel Dorion Guerin, sixth-generation family member, unveils treasured artefacts and shares the remarkable story of Bacardi's rise to global prominence.

Health & Healthcare

LG Expands Mental Health Support for Student-Athletes, Expands NAMI Partnership to NCAA Final Four Host Colleges

LG Electronics USA is building on its commitment to supporting student well-being by partnering with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and providing support to the host schools of the 2025 NCAA Final Four® Men’s and Women’s college basketball tournaments.

Research, Reports & Publications

Nasdaq EU Omnibus Proposal Resource Hub

On February 26, 2025, the European Commission (EC) proposed several highly anticipated initiatives, including the Sustainability Omnibus proposal, also called the First Omnibus.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Wesco Named to Fortune’s World's Most Admired Companies 2025

Wesco has been named to this prestigious list of international companies since 2022 and was ranked #3 in its industry category of “Wholesalers: Diversified” this year.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Truist Foundation Announces Six Finalists for Third Inspire Awards

Truist Foundation today announced the six finalists for its third Inspire Awards, a grant program supporting nonprofit organizations that are pioneering workforce development solutions for adults in the middle or later stages of their careers.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

As Part of Bicentennial Celebration, KeyBank Foundation Launches Grant Program for Community Development Financial Institutions

In celebration of KeyBank’s Bicentennial, the KeyBank Foundation is proud to announce a special grant program designed to strengthen Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) that play a critical role in advancing affordable housing and small business development.

Diversity & Inclusion

Women’s History Month Spotlight: Sands China’s Luísa de Braganca Shares the Experiences and Work-Life Tenets That Have Made Her Successful

As part of Women’s History Month 2025, Sands is showcasing the insights of successful women throughout the company. Luísa de Bragança joined Sands China in 2017 as assistant general counsel and now serves as senior assistant general counsel.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Cascale CEO Calls for Sustainability in Sporting Goods at FESI Conference Keynote

At the recent Federation of the European Sporting Goods Industry annual conference in Brussels, Cascale CEO Colin Browne gave a keynote speech on the state of the sports and outdoor goods industry and the importance of prioritizing sustainability to combat the climate crisis.

Environment

Assurant Collaborates With Arbor Day Foundation and AT&T To Reforest Critical California Ecosystem

As part of the initiative, every phone, tablet or device traded-in to AT&T online or in-store during the month of April will support the planting of a tree in the Placerville Nursery for California Wildfire Reforestation, the only forest service nursery in the state.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Cummins Promotes Five Experienced Leaders to Vice President

Cummins Inc. is pleased to announce the promotion of five exceptional leaders to the position of Vice President, effective March 1, 2025.

Innovation & Technology

NATS and Leidos Mark 10 Years of TBS

The success of TBS is a testament to the power of collaboration between industry leaders.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Driving Sustainable Water Use in Operations

Henkel Adhesive Technologies (HAT) supports World Water Day by promoting water efficiency. Despite North America's perceived water abundance, challenges like droughts make water conservation critical.

Environment

International Paper: One Million Acres of Forestland Conserved

International Paper (NYSE: IP; LSE: IPC), the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions, announced it exceeded its sustainability goal of conserving and restoring 1 million acres of ecologically significant forestland.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Nourishing Community and Lowering Energy Burdens in Dewey City

With deep community roots and an eye toward climate justice, Thomasville Community Development Corporation is doing more than just improving housing or access to local produce—they're restoring a neighborhood's spirit.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Elanco Expands Huningue Site to Support Latest Pet Health Innovations

Recently, Elanco marked a significant milestone at its Huningue, France site by breaking ground on a 5,000 sq/m site expansion project.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Duke Energy Offers $500,000 To Support South Carolina First Responders

South Carolina government agencies and nonprofits can now apply for grants up to $20,000 to fund training, life-saving equipment and innovative technology to aid in weather-related disaster planning and recovery operations.

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