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Diversity & Inclusion

We Are the Blueprint: Slim Pickins Outfitters Is Redefining and Diversifying the Outdoor Industry

“Just because something fails doesn’t mean it doesn’t work.”

Energy

Serving Customers in the Era of Personal Power

When I think about consumer energy, one thing I find interesting is that every consumer needs power – for their homes, businesses, devices, vehicles, and lives.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Celebrating Women's History Month: Illumina Spotlights Scientist Geraldine Pittman Woods

Geraldine Pittman Woods was a neuroembryologist who dedicated much of her life to expanding opportunities for people of color in STEM and education.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

AEG's Tamala Lewis Receives Inspirational Leader Award From Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce

On March 3, 2022, Tamala Lewis, senior director of community affairs at AEG’s Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. was honored by the Torrance Area Chamber of Commerce’s at the Chamber’s 2022 Women of Influence Luncheon.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Celebrating International Women's Day at DraftKings

In honor of International Women’s Day (IWD) which celebrates the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of all women, DraftKings offices will be closed as they recognize International Women’s Day as a company holiday.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

JumpStart and KeyBank Announce $1.1M Commitment to Advance Entrepreneurship and Inclusive Economic Growth in Toledo

KeyBank and JumpStart will continue to accelerate the growth of entrepreneurship in Northwest Ohio through a $1.1M grant administered by JumpStart and awarded by the KeyBank Foundation.

Innovation & Technology

The World Will Be Better Than You Think

Globally renowned thought-leader Dr. Wayne Visser is a respected expert in sustainability and responsible business practices. In his new book, Thriving: The Breakthrough Movement to Regenerate Nature, Society, and the Economy (Fast Company Press, Mar 8, 2022), Visser explores an innovative agenda for turning our biggest international societal challenges into opportunities to thrive.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Trane Technologies' Robyn Boling, Andrea Rago and Morgan Perras Named Recipients of the 2022 STEP Ahead Awards

Trane Technologies is pleased to announce that Robyn Boling, Andrea Rago and Morgan Perras are recipients of The Manufacturing Institute’s 2022 STEP Ahead Awards, which recognize women in science, technology, engineering and production careers

Media & Communications

3BL Media Updates 3BL Professional Platform With 'Meet the Audience' Data

3BL Media, the world's leading communications partner for purpose-driven organizations, announced today the release of enhanced “meet your audience” data and real-time insights into the performance of environmental, social and governance (ESG) news.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

T. Rowe Price Earns Top Score in Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2022 Corporate Equality Index

T. Rowe Price proudly announced that it received a score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2022 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey and report measuring corporate policies and practices related to LGBTQ+ workplace equality.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Yum China Ranked Among the Top 100 Companies Globally for Gender Equality by Equileap

Yum China Holdings, Inc. (the "Company" or "Yum China", NYSE: YUMC and HKEX: 9987) today announced it has been ranked among the leading companies worldwide in the 2022 edition of Equileap’s Top 100 Gender Equality Global Ranking.

Energy

Ceres Commends EPA for Acting on Federal Truck Emissions; Urges Increased Ambition

The federal clean truck standards proposed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today represent a key step in the agency’s efforts to tackle the climate crisis and its ongoing threats to public health.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Las Vegas Sands and Sands China, Ltd. Earn Recognition in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2022

Las Vegas Sands received a silver class award and Sands China, Ltd. received a bronze class award in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2022, a comprehensive annual publication on the state of corporate sustainability around the world.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Whole Planet Foundation and Sponsors Celebrate International Women's Day to Provide More Opportunities for Economic Achievement

During Women’s History Month, Whole Planet Foundation and sponsors are helping to alleviate global poverty, celebrate the achievements of women entrepreneurs and collectively raise $50,000 to support them with microcredit.

Health & Healthcare

Identical Triplets Receive Medtronic Cryoablation for Life-threatening Heart Condition

Medtronic cryoablation was the best choice to get the Nelson sisters back in the game of life, and softball, as soon as possible.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

26 Business Leaders Share How Purpose Powers Their Organizations

To celebrate the individuals reshaping the role of business in society, I curated 25 of my favorite Purpose 360 episodes from the past 18 months..

Innovation & Technology

Demystifying the Key Benefits of Network Security Automation

Communications service providers (CSPs) and mission-critical service providers face increasing security challenges and a rapidly evolving threat landscape.

Diversity & Inclusion

Morgan Stanley Announces Partnership With Tennis Pro Leylah Fernandez

Morgan Stanley today announced a new partnership with women’s tennis professional Leylah Fernandez to expand the reach of the Morgan Stanley brand to tennis fans around the world.

Research, Reports & Publications

Quest Diagnostics New Health Trends® Report Drug Misuse in America 2021

Drug Misuse in America 2021, our latest Health Trends® report, provides a unique snapshot of the pandemic's impact on drug misuse and health professionals’ critical need for comprehensive resources

Education

Truist WORD Force Magically Transforms Reading Lessons into a Fun Game

Since launching Truist WORD Force, elementary teachers appreciate access to the fun, effective and free digital literacy program their students can easily use at home or in school.

Research, Reports & Publications

PEI Q&A: Acre on the Growing Demand for ESG and Impact Talent

With the increasing competition and demand for sustainability talent in private markets, Acre’s Executive Director, Ian Povey-Hall, sat down with PEI to share a Q&A on recruitment trends in private equity.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

International Paper Named 2022 Best Company for Women to Work

International Paper was recognized as a 2022 Best Companies to Work in three categories: Women, Diversity and Millennials. This award represents the fifth consecutive year the company has been recognized by the Women’s Choice Award®.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Scotiabank Stands in Support of the People of the Ukraine With a $200,000 Donation to the Red Cross

Scotiabank announced today that the bank has made a donation of $200,000 to the Red Cross' Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Appeal, to support relief efforts for those affected by recent events in Ukraine and surrounding countries.

Energy

CIT Serves as Coordinating Lead Arranger on $71.4 Million Financing for Howard County, Maryland Solar Portfolio

CIT, a division of First Citizens Bank, announced that its Power and Energy business served as coordinating lead arranger on a $71.4 million in financing for a portfolio of solar projects.

Diversity & Inclusion

CRB's Racial Equity and Diversity Employee Resource Group Drives Donations to the UNCF

We invite everyone to embrace the positive influence and teachings from incredible individuals throughout history this Black History Month, and every month after!

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