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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement | Verizon

Entrepreneur Expands Her Thriving Tax Firm With Digital Innovation

Helen Mathis taught accounting as a vocational instructor for 30 years before facing a career-defining moment: The school where she worked closed and Mathis knew she needed a new plan

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Fifth Third Foundation Announces More Than $23 Million in 2021 Grants

The philanthropic organization made the awards to nearly 140 organizations that focus on culture, civic and community programs, nonprofits, small businesses, affordable housing, financial literacy and workforce development efforts.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

More Than Just a Meal: Solving the Hidden Epidemic of Senior Hunger With Meals on Wheels

“Local Meals on Wheels programs never cease to amaze me,” Ellie Hollander, president and CEO of the nonprofit Meals on Wheels America, told TriplePundit in a recent interview.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

Give the Gift of Experience: Five Tips to Be a Better Mentor

Lenovo employees share their experiences and learnings after volunteering as mentors through Lenovo’s partnerships with Laboratoria, Belén Educa, Pakku and United Way Latin America.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Vinyl Sustainability Council Presents 2021 Social Impact Award to OxyChem

OxyChem has demonstrated their commitment to improving the lives of people and the communities where they live and work. VSC is proud to present the 2021 Social Impact Award to OxyChem for their work in improving access to clean water in the world.

Environment

Benefits of Recycling Live Christmas Trees

Nearly 350 million Christmas trees currently grow on U.S. farms, according to the National Christmas Tree Association.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

No Ordinary Race, No Ordinary Runner

As Phil Shin willed himself to ascend Heartbreak Hill, focusing on putting one foot in front of the other as he had for more than 20 miles, he could feel his body protest the nearly six miles left to reach October’s Boston Marathon finish line.

Environment

EU Due Diligence Update: Deforestation Enters Regulatory Crosshairs

Inevitably, perhaps, the outcome of November’s COP26 summit has polarized public opinion.

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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Essity and McDonald's Are Closing the Loop for Paper Cups in Germany

Hygiene and health company Essity and McDonald’s are writing circular history with a recycling project that turns used paper cups into a new resource. Starting in 2020, the project consisting of a team from Essity, logistics partner HAVI, and McDonald’s Deutschland LLC, has piloted different opportunities to give paper cup waste a new life.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KeyBank Foundation Invests $25,000 to Help Food Bank of Central New York Fight Hunger

The KeyBank Foundation is making a $25,000 grant to the Food Bank of Central New York. This investment is part of KeyBank’s $40 billion National Community Benefits Plan, which helps communities reach social, economic and racial equity

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Aflac Chief Digital Information Officer Rich Gilbert Named a 2021 CIO of the Year® ORBIE Award Winner

Aflac, a leading provider of supplemental insurance in the U.S., announced that Chief Digital Information Officer Rich Gilbert was recognized as a 2021 CIO of the Year® honoree by GeorgiaCIO.

Education

How Access and Mentorship Can Open Doors in the Black Community

I still remember standing at the bus stop at 5:15 a.m., waiting for the empty school bus to pull up in my neighborhood.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

A Brief History of MAC's Iconic Viva Glam Campaign

Way back in 1994, beauty goliath MAC Cosmetics had an idea to team up with breakout names to release a yearly capsule collection of lipsticks and glosses. The campaign, called Viva Glam, would fund and raise awareness for HIV/AIDS programs.

Energy

The World's Biggest Offshore Wind Farm, Hornsea 2, Generates First Power

When fully operational, Hornsea 2’s 165 8 MW Siemens Gamesa wind turbines will be capable of generating 1.32 GW of clean electricity – taking the title of ‘world’s largest operating offshore wind farm’ from its sibling project Hornsea 1.

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Innovation & Technology

How MIND Research Institute Uses Collaboration Tools Like Webex for Hybrid Work

We recently connected with one of our nonprofit grantees, MIND Research Institute, to learn more about how they are using Cisco technology to embrace hybrid work.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Native American Suppliers Prove Their Mettle in Supporting Government Customers

SAIC spotlights two of our Native American-owned small business suppliers: Veracity Consulting Inc. and Aetos Systems Inc. Both have longstanding supplier relationships with SAIC, as part of our commitment to growing a diverse supplier base. This includes supporting minority-owned businesses that are uplifting our communities.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Whirlpool Corporation Cleveland, Tennessee Plant Operations Host Inaugural Appliance Sale to Benefit Local United Way

“On Nov. 13 we coordinated a huge event that’s never been done before in this region,” said Whirlpool Corporation’s Cleveland, Tenn. Plant Communicator Brandi King. “The outcome and response was immensely powerful and positive..."

Sustainable Development Goals

The Water Council, SCS Global Services Partner on Water Stewardship

As businesses across the world confront increasing water challenges and growing calls for tangible accomplishments on sustainability, The Water Council has partnered with SCS Global Services to meet this challenge

Energy

How 5G Networks Can Help Break the Energy Curve and Support Sustainability Efforts

In this episode of Will 5G Change the World?, Ericsson Chief Technology Officer for North America, Mike Murphy, discusses how network infrastructure modernization and other factors can help operators break the energy curve as the upgrade to 5G.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Marathon Petroleum earns Above and Beyond Award from Department of Defense

Marathon Petroleum’s Salt Lake City refinery earns the 2021 Above and Beyond Award from the Department of Defense, given to employers who have gone above and beyond the legal requirements of the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act.

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Energy

Renewable Natural Gas May Have a Place in the Net-Zero Economy

Those who denounce natural gas as a replacement for clean energy are not incorrect, but the intermittency issues associated with wind and solar make it foolish to ignore natural gas’ role in bridging the energy gap as we transition away from fossil fuels.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Salvation Army Responds to Colorado Wildfires

This disaster response vehicle was donated to The Salvation Army in Colorado by FedEx in 2019. The vehicle is helping The Salvation Army provide 1,000 meals, three times a day, for people affected by the recent devastating wildfires near Denver

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Events, Media & Communications

What Captain Planet Can Teach Us About Sustainable Palm Oil

Devane Sharma begins his new role at Musim Mas, and explains the importance of stakeholder collaboration in making palm oil more sustainable.

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Innovation & Technology

Whirlpool Corporation Poll Reveals What Consumers Really Want-Innovations That Improve Life at Home and the Planet

A new Whirlpool Corporation study shows that consumers really want innovations that improve their lives at home.

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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Incorporating a Circular Economy Into the Supply Chain

With a supply chain that extends to over 60 countries, Dow views supply chain sustainability as a key enabler of our overall corporate sustainability strategy.

Education

American Airlines CR Smith Museum Recipient of STEM Education Award

The American Airlines CR Smith Museum was awarded the 2021 Million Women Mentors — Texas Stand Up for STEM Educational Organization award. The award recognizes the museum’s commitment to empowering young girls to pursue STEM careers through educational programs.

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