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Direct Relief CEO Byron Scott (left) receives the Seoul Peace Prize from Jaeho Yeom, Chairman of the Seoul Peace Prize Cultural Foundation, at an awards ceremony in Seoul on April 28, 2025.

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Direct Relief Accepts 2025 Seoul Peace Prize for Global Humanitarian Impact

Direct Relief today formally accepted the 2025 Seoul Peace Prize, one of the world’s most distinguished honors for humanitarian achievement, in recognition of the organization’s unwavering commitment to aiding people affected by poverty, disasters, and conflict.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Two Months Without Aid

Action Against Hunger

Events, Media & Communications

AB, EMIA and Societe Generale Host the Impact and Blended Finance Conference

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Innovation & Technology

Ready for Anything: T‑Mobile Strengthens Powerful Technology Arsenal for Hurricane and Wildfire Seasons

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Environment

Global Investigative Journalism Network + Pandemic Plastic Use

An icon of 20th Century journalism, Walter Cronkite, once said, “The profession of journalism ought to be about telling people what they need to know – not what they want to know.”

Gilead Sciences

Health & Healthcare

Improving HIV Care With Telehealth

Telehealth has transformed HIV service delivery during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

T-Mobile Brings the Federal Affordable Connectivity Program to More Customers With FREE Wireless Service at Metro by T-Mobile

To keep more income-insecure households connected and to broaden #5GforAll, T-Mobile is expanding its participation in the federal government’s Affordable Connectivity Program to Metro by T-Mobile.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bloomberg's 2022 Gender-Equality Index Shows Companies Increasingly Committed to Reporting ESG Data

Today, Bloomberg announced that 418 companies representing a combined market capitalization of USD16 Trillion and headquartered in 45 countries and regions are included in the 2022 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI).

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Health & Healthcare

Project HOPE Awarded Grant to Reduce Transmission of COVID-19 Variants in Long-term Care Facilities

Project HOPE is pleased to announce that Quest Diagnostics has made a commitment to support COVID-19 testing services that will help to reduce transmission and prevent infection among long-term care facility staff and residents in Illinois and Texas.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Walgreens Boots Alliance Releases New Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report

Walgreens Boots Alliance (Nasdaq: WBA) today published its 2021 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report

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Environment

Arbor Day Foundation Names New Chief Executive

The Arbor Day Foundation Board of Trustees elevated Dan Lambe to Chief Executive at its board meeting today, Jan. 26. The move makes Lambe only the third CEO in the Foundation’s 50-year history.

Diversity & Inclusion

WSP USA Recognizes Alva Carrasco on Her Reelection As President of Latinos in Transit

Join us in congratulating Alva Carrasco, vice president, Transit and Rail West Region market lead at WSP USA, on her reelection as president of the Latinos In Transit (LIT) board of directors.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Lenovo Awarded Gold in the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants Best Corporate Governance & ESG Awards 2021

To support the drive for Hong Kong listed companies to become more sustainable and resilient, the Hong Kong Institute of Certified Public Accountants (HKICPA) created the Best Corporate Governance & ESG Awards, to highlight excellence and celebrate success.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Boston Scientific Proud to be Included in the 2022 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index

We are committed to supporting gender equality and women in our workplace, and are proud to be included in the 2022 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

PSEG Included in 2022 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index

PSEG is proud to announce that it is one of 418 companies in the 2022 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI).

Energy

United Flies the First Passenger Flight Using 100% SAF

A year ago, we announced our commitment to be 100% green by 2050 without relying on traditional carbon offsets. One year later, we've made big moves to build a more sustainable airline.

Innovation & Technology

MUSICA Project - Multi-Site Coupled Simulation for Advanced Collaborative Design

We're flying towards a net-zero future.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Tokyo 2020 Goes Beyond Carbon Neutrality and Helps Create a More “Sustainable Society”

Tokyo 2020 published its Post-Games Sustainability report, which highlights the Games’ achievements in the areas of climate, circular economy and promotion of a sustainable society. The report was released during the Tokyo 2020 Executive Board meeting that took place in Tokyo, Japan.

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Energy

Zero-Emission Corporate Fleets May Be Closer Than You Think

The transportation sector is the single largest contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the United States, according to the EPA, having dislodged electricity generation from the top spot in 2017.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

VMware Named One of America's Most JUST Companies for 5th Consecutive Year, Awarded Top Environmental Ranking

VMware has been recognized by JUST Capital, along with its media partner CNBC, in its annual JUST 100, a comprehensive ranking of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and stakeholder performance.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Illumina Grant Recipient Addresses Food Insecurities Through the Breeding of Yams

We are proud to announce the 2022 winner of our annual Greater Good Initiative grant – Dr. Ranjana Bhattacharjee and the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA).

Energy

The Economics Of Coal Burning Simply Do Not Pencil Out

In 2000, the electric power industry in America generated 51.7% of its electricity from coal. In 2020, it was 19.3%. That’s a massive reduction both in gross terms and in grid mix percentage.

Environment

Swooping in to Save Prairie Birds of Prey

It started as backyard care for a few injured birds—and it’s developed into one of the world’s premier bird conservation facilities.

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Environment

Armed With Emerging Technologies and Sustainability Goals, the Water and Wastewater Industry Is Tackling Emissions

Water tends to be a marker of climate crisis, whether by drought or flooding.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Morgan Stanley Honored as One of Canada's Top Employers for Young People

Morgan Stanley was named one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2022 by Canada's Top 100 Employers, a Mediacorp Canada Inc. project.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Chemours Launches School Partnership Program, ChemFEST

The Chemours Company has launched the Chemours Future of Engineering, Science, Trades and Technology (ChemFEST) school partnership program.

Innovation & Technology

Innovation Beneath Our Feet

The world’s soils are disappearing, which is why farmers are finding ways to work with beneficial bacteria to help crops and entire ecosystems thrive together.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Our Disability Inclusiveness Earns Top Employer Award

In recognition of our commitment to disability inclusiveness, Disability:IN has presented us with the 2020 Employer of the Year Award.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Doing Well by Doing Good: Ways to Give Back to Your Community

With the launch of its 2020 Global Responsibility Report, Erin Richards-Kunkel, senior dir. of Strategic Partnerships and Corp. Social Responsibility at Herbalife Nutrition, shares tips to help find ways to give back this holiday season and beyond

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