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Brightening Our Corner - February 2024

Environment

The Ray C. Anderson Foundation has issued its quarterly newsletter, including stories from Drawdown Georgia, the Ray C. Anderson Center for Sustainable Business and the Biomimicry Institute.

New Look, Same Vision: SAC Is Now Cascale

Yesterday, Cascale, formerly the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC), celebrated its rebrand with members, partners, stakeholders, and co-founder Rick Ridgeway at an event in London.

Gas Demand Response Program Creates Savings for Glens Falls Hospital | National Grid

Energy

For a full decade, Glens Falls Hospital has partnered with National Grid on energy efficiency projects, leading to increased sustainability and energy savings.

Love Your Neighbor With Your Investments

Over the past few years, a growing number of investors have started leaning into their faith to guide their investment choices.

Henkel Signs Agreement To Acquire Seal for Life Industries

Responsible Production & Consumption

Henkel has signed an agreement to acquire the US-based Seal for Life Industries LLC (“Seal for Life”) from Arsenal Capital Partners (USA). Seal for Life is a specialized supplier of protective coating and sealing solutions in a broad variety of infrastructure markets.

Sustainable Procurement Is the Cornerstone for Business Resilience and Growth

Events, Media & Communications

The Barometer Report, A Joint Study by EcoVadis and Accenture, Uncovers Five Strategies to Transform Sustainable Procurement From Value Protection to Value Creation

Mastercard: Fusion and Disruption: The Soulful Tale of Black Girl Tamales

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Larkin recently took part in a 24-week training program combining Mastercard’s Digital Doors curriculum, which focuses on enhancing and securing digital operations, and Our Village United’s Elevated entrepreneurship effort.

“Gender Equity and Climate Justice” – Interview With Areta Sobieraj, Oxfam Italy

Environment

For our Future magazine, we interviewed Areta Sobieraj, Global Citizenship Education Lead of Oxfam Italy. The condition of women, the fight against gender inequalities and the social effects of the climate crisis are some of the most relevant issues highlighted in the interview.

AB: Climate-Focused Investing Two Approaches for Equity Portfolios

There are several different ways you can approach investing in the climate-focused space.

AEG Celebrates Black History Month With Renowned Marketer and Cultural Translator Dr. Marcus Collins

Diversity & Inclusion

As a people-driven business, AEG recognizes the power of sports and live entertainment to influence culture.

Knowledge Sharing in Action: Jackson Dixie Team Visits Bowling Green Facility for Invaluable Training

In a recent initiative to foster teamwork and knowledge sharing, the Jackson, Tennessee, Dixie team joined their counterparts in Bowling Green, Kentucky, for a transformative training experience.

Direct Relief Announces $10 Million in Grant Funding To Boost Resilient Power for Health Facilities in Tribal Communities

Green Infrastructure

Direct Relief today unveiled an initial $10 million funding commitment that will provide grants to bolster health facilities’ energy resilience and enhance care for patients who rely on them.

Applications Close Soon for the Biomimicry Launchpad

Environment

The Biomimicry Institute is inviting nature-inspired scientists, engineers, designers, and early-stage entrepreneurs to embark on a transformative 10-week journey.

Kotex Global Study Finds Nearly 60% of Women Feel Progress Is Lacking and Launches #ProgressFeelsLike Movement To Ignite Action on International Women’s Day

Social Impact & Volunteering

Kimberly-Clark’s Kotex, creator of the period care category, is marking International Women’s Day (March 8) by releasing eye-opening data from a study around how women worldwide feel about progress.

Paychex Ranks Fourth on List of World’s Top Training Organizations

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Paychex, Inc. has been recognized as one of the top training organizations in the world with a 2024 Training APEX Award, presented by Training magazine.

Syracuse Financial Professional Granted $25,000 From Northwestern Mutual To Support GiGi’s Playhouse

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Northwestern Mutual is celebrating the outstanding volunteerism of its financial professionals through its annual Community Service Awards (CSA) program.

Toni Townes-Whitley's Dynamic First 100 Days at SAIC

During her first 100 days with the company, SAIC CEO Toni Townes-Whitley embarked on a listening tour to visit with dedicated employees, impactful customers, and committed community partners. Here are some memorable highlights from her tour.

CNH Honored by Princess of Thailand at FFT’s 44th National Academic Conference

Education

CNH was recognized by the Future Farmers of Thailand (FFT) for the Company’s exemplary contribution to agricultural education in the country.

Neal Pit Wildlife Habitat Celebrates New Beginning Following Tornado

Social Impact & Volunteering

Marathon Petroleum’s Neal Pit Wildlife Habitat has reopened after a tornado destroyed the popular nature reserve in Crawford County, Illinois, in the spring of 2023.

Taco Bell Black History Month Spotlight: Kim E.

Diversity & Inclusion

Thanks to Guild, Kim works at Taco Bell and pursues her passion for education at the same time.

Ten Years Running: FORTUNE Names Quest Diagnostics One of 2024 “World’s Most Admired Companies”

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX), the nation's leading provider of diagnostic information services, announced that it has been selected as one of FORTUNE's World's Most Admired Companies in 2024 for the tenth consecutive year.

Southern Company Ranks First Among Utilities in Fortune Magazine’s World’s Most Admired Companies for 2024

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Southern Company ranks as the No. 1 most-admired electric and gas utility worldwide according to Fortune magazine's World's Most Admired Companies list for 2024.

Mastercard Perspective: How To Define Inclusive Growth

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

YouTube influencer and philanthropist Lilly Singh and Mastercard’s Shamina Singh took the stage in a packed room in Washington, D.C., to share how we can all encourage greater gender equity.

AI-Powered Avatar From Lenovo, DeepBrain AI, and the Scott-Morgan Foundation Creates New Communication Possibilities for People With Severe Disabilities

Innovation & Technology

The groundbreaking avatar, created with DeepBrain AI technology and spearheaded by Lenovo, opens new pathways for applying generative AI to accessibility challenges and helps advance Lenovo’s vision of AI for all.

Chemours Celebrates Black History Month and HBCUs Role in Helping Create STEM Leaders Now and for the Future

Diversity & Inclusion

Black History Month is a time when people in the United States both celebrate and reflect on the many accomplishments and contributions of Black Americans to the country.