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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.

Diversity & Inclusion

Women’s History Month Spotlight: Marina Bay Sands' Penny Lo Outlines Her Career Journey and Key Learnings

During Women’s History Month 2025, Sands is featuring women who help drive the company’s success and exemplify its culture of advancement. Penny Lo joined Marina Bay Sands in 2010 as associate general counsel

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Essity on CDP’s Prestigious A List for Climate

The hygiene and health company Essity has been awarded a place on the global non-profit environmental organization CDP's "A List" for its leadership in corporate transparency and performance on climate.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Creating a Domestic Supply Chain of Critical Minerals for the United States

Chemours Titanium Technologies President Damián Gumpel recently joined U.S. leaders in Washington, D.C., to discuss how the company can best support the nation’s goal of significantly increasing the domestic supply of critical minerals.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Progress With Plastics for Boston’s Biotech Labs

In the biotechnology sector, innovation extends beyond medical discoveries to include approaches for managing environmental impact.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Fifth Third Named to America’s Most Innovative Companies 2025 by Fortune

America’s Most Innovative Companies honors 300 companies, headquartered in the United States, transforming industries from the inside out. The list’s ranking is built on three pillars: product innovation, process innovation and innovation culture.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Sysco Houston Powers the Livestock Show & Rodeo, Feeding 2.5 Million and Donating Leftovers to Houston Food Bank

Feeding 2.5 million people over three weeks is no small task—but our Sysco Houston team makes it happen. From months of planning to supporting a diverse food scene, Sysco is proud to fuel the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

Energy

BioStar Renewables Partners With Seaboard Energy To Power Renewable Diesel Plant With 15 MW Solar Array in Hugoton, KS

The solar project is capable of producing more than 30 million kWh of electricity each year, reducing the reliance on the local utility, as well as displacing more than 21,000 metric tons of CO2 equivalent emissions per year.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Action Against Hunger Condemns Air Strikes on a Health Center It Supports

On the night of April 1 to 2, US-led air strikes hit a health center supported by Action Against Hunger (ACF) in northwestern Yemen. These attacks are part of a worrying upsurge in hostilities in the poorest country on the Arabian Peninsula.

Innovation & Technology

New Holland IntelliSense™ Baler System Recognized With Davidson Prize for Engineering Innovation

CNH brand, New Holland, received a Davidson Prize for Engineering Innovation.

IntelliSense™ technology, a new option for New Holland's BigBaler high-density (HD) balers, helps operators increase productivity, bale quality, fuel efficiency and comfort.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Regions Bank Named 2025 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award Winner

Regions Bank is proud to announce it has received the 2025 Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award (GEWA) for employee engagement. This award recognizes the most engaged workplace cultures in the world. This is the 11th year Regions has been recognized by Gallup.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Beyond Borders: The Human Impact of Trump's Global Tariffs

The textile and apparel industry woke up today facing more questions than answers.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Saint-Gobain Video Series: Journey to 2030: Gypsum Circularity

When it comes to finding ways to recycle gypsum we are always looking for bolder practices to reduce emitted carbon. Discover the ways in which our plants across North America are sourcing and reusing this useful material.

Environment

Decarbonizing Our Cities Is Within Reach

In a world grappling with climate change, the need to decarbonize our cities has never been more urgent. Jose La Loggia, Group President, EMEA at Trane Technologies, delves into the transformative potential of energy recovery technology in buildings and transport.

Events, Media & Communications

Beyond the Omnibus Headlines: How Businesses Should Respond

The recent EU Omnibus package may propose to ease the reporting burden for companies in the EU, but many headlines have in fact triggered uncertainty and alarm.

Environment

A Look at Sands’ Commitment to Using Sustainable Materials and Resources

One of the four core priorities under the Planet pillar of Sands’ corporate responsibility program is incorporating environmentally friendly materials and resources into business operations.

Green Infrastructure

Electric Vehicle and Charging Station Fire Risk: Is Your Facility Prepared?

While rare, electric vehicles and their charging stations do pose a fire risk. With a recent uptick in vandalism targeting EVs and charging stations, many of our clients have expressed concerns about how to be better prepared and how to safely manage fire risk.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Albertsons Companies and Albertsons Companies Foundation Announces 2025 Million Hour Volunteer Rally

Albertsons Companies, in partnership with the Albertsons Companies Foundation, is kicking off the 2025 Million Hour Volunteer Rally. At a time when food insecurity is on the rise and volunteerism is declining, our communities need our help more than ever.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Covia: Leading the Way in Safety Excellence

At Covia, safety is more than a priority - it is our North Star and the foundation of everything we do. It guides our decisions, shapes our culture, and keeps our teams focused on what matters most: protecting each other.

Innovation & Technology

Innovating for 6G

As the world eagerly anticipates the arrival of applicable 6G innovations, researchers face numerous challenges in validating this next-generation wireless communication technology.

Diversity & Inclusion

Women in Tech at Principal®: Let’s Talk Mentorship, Volunteer Time Off, and Breaking Away From “The Way We’ve Always Done It.”

Every role at Principal® serves our customers. Risk and security leaders, like Michelle, play a major role in that—helping secure customer data, their products, and their savings.

Health & Healthcare

The Centrifuge Sessions: Driving Innovation and Investment in Cancer Research

We’re focused on driving innovation in virology, oncology and immunology – and that includes investing in world-class science to change the way cancer is treated.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Whole Foods Market Foundation Announces $897,000 to Fund Projects in Ecuador, Nigeria and England

Whole Foods Market Foundation is excited to announce $897,000 in funding across three transformative project impacting 35,535 people in Ecuador, Nigeria and England.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Unlocking the Future of Freight in Canada through Collaboration

Canada’s freight network is a lifeline for its economy, connecting industries, businesses, and consumers across vast landscapes.

Events, Media & Communications

Sysco GSC Celebrates International Women’s Day With IMPACT Group, Honors GEM Award Winners for Championing Gender Equity

Last week, Sysco GSC celebrated International Women’s Day with our IMPACT Colleague Resource Group, reinforcing our commitment to gender equity and honoring those driving meaningful change.

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