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Launch of the latest Finance Lab with Boys and Girls Clubs of Dorchester.

Education | Webster Bank

Webster Bank Celebrates Opening of Dorchester Finance Lab

In recognition of Financial Literacy Month, Webster Bank, together with Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester, Massachusetts, (BGCD) celebrated the opening of the Webster Bank Finance Lab, a program created to provide local students the skills needed for financial empowerment.
Black & Veatch

Research, Reports & Publications

The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Will Facilitate Grid Resiliency

As U.S. power outages become increasingly common, revealing the deterioration of our nation’s electric grid, Congress recently passed President Biden’s Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), which includes significant funding for grid modernization efforts.

Diversity & Inclusion

P&G's Widen The Screen Films Hit the Big Screen Once Again

As part of P&G's continued efforts to Widen the Screen, we joined forces with TIDE Film Festival, a nonprofit organization that celebrates the power of storytelling by filmmakers of color.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Entergy Grants Provide Meals to Those in Need Across Louisiana

Entergy stepped beyond the power grid again this year to support its communities in Louisiana by partnering with food pantries and nonprofits to fight community hunger.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The IWBI Special Report Chapter Series: “Airports Embrace Significant Change As They Work to Reconnect Us”

After months of restricted movement to help reduce the spread of COVID-19, people are keen to travel again.

Green Infrastructure

United Becomes Largest Airline to Invest in Zero-Emission Engines for Regional Aircraft

United recently became the largest airline to invest in zero-emission, hydrogen-electric engines for regional aircraft, the latest move toward achieving its goal to reduce its GHG emissions 100% by 2050, without relying on traditional carbon offsets.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Enviva's Track & Trace® Data and Systems Verified by Preferred by Nature in Inaugural, Independent Audit

Enviva reports its Track & Trace® data for the first half of 2021 and announces conformance to its newly developed Track & Trace Standard.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Selling Sweet Treats for Those in Need

This past summer, after seeing how badly the pandemic had affected the food security of many families in my community, I decided to create a charity bakery, Avi’s Sweet Treats.

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Sustainable Development Goals

You Make ESG Dreams Come True

Sustainability reporting for investment firms has grown to be complex, as the EU recently published their own set of rules and SFDR approach to reporting.

Events, Media & Communications

Congratulations to the New Cadence Design Systems CEO

Please join us in congratulating and extending a warm welcome to our new CEO, Dr. Anirudh Devgan.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Principal® Foundation Pledges $24,500 to Jobs for America's Graduates - Kentucky Emergency Relief Fund to Support Storm Victims

Today, Jobs for America’s Graduates (JAG), a national nonprofit serving 75,000 youth across 1,500 communities in 40 states, is recognizing Principal Foundation for supporting Jobs for America’s Graduates Kentucky (JAG KY) through an Emergency Relief Fund with a pledge of $24,500.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Cambium Carbon Releases ‘Reforestation Hub’ Report Findings

Cambium Carbon, with support from The Nature Conservancy and the Arbor Day Foundation, released its Reforestation Hub assessment reports for three pilot cities — New York City, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Eugene, Oregon — that took part in the program.

Media & Communications

PwC and Workiva Expand Alliance to Help Businesses Produce Reliable, Tech-Enabled ESG Reporting

PwC—a leader in corporate social responsibility, environmental initiatives, and diversity and inclusion, and a passionate community of solvers who helps clients build trust and deliver sustained outcomes by providing the full range of environmental, social and governance (ESG) professional services—and Workiva Inc. (NYSE:WK)—the leading provider of cloud-based reporting solutions designed to solve business challenges at the intersection of data, process, and people—are expanding their alliance to bring a people-led and tech-powered approach to ESG strategy and reporting issues to help organizations build trust amidst growing investor and stakeholder demands.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Celebrating Four Nextdoor Neighbors Who Support Their Communities

There’s no better time to explore your neighborhood than during the holiday season. Oversized decorations, timed light shows and colorful props create a winter wonderland – and Nextdoor’s Cheer Map notifies you of the best, must-see scenes in your area.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

New Behavior Science Research Reveals Getting Consumers To Commit To Recycling Isn't Necessarily Enough

Even after a consumer has committed to recycling more and/or better, there are still many steps required to make their behavior habitual.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Entergy Volunteering in Communities After Hurricane Ida

After Hurricane Ida left a wake of destruction, Entergy got right to work partnering with local groups like NOLA Tree Project to build and restore.

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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Meeting Your Corporate Circularity Commitments: Welcome to the Age of Advanced Recycling

We believe that the solution to stopping plastic waste is understanding that the material is too valuable to be lost in landfills.

Embedding Project

Research, Reports & Publications

Global Research Project Curates Best Practical Resources to Embed Corporate Sustainability

In the rapidly evolving world of sustainability and ESG, it is challenging for companies to find quality guidance and insights. A global research project, the Embedding Project, curates the best practical content to embed sustainability.

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Research, Reports & Publications

From the Fifth Third Bancorp 2020 ESG Report: An ESG Actions Video

Fifth Third Bancorp’s ESG video highlights its environmental, social and governance actions in 2020.

Governance & Accountability Institute, Inc.

Media & Communications

Common Sustainability Reporting Standards Remain Elusive

Efforts by various international organizations to develop common global sustainability reporting standards continue to run into roadblocks, as different groups propose diverging approaches and methodologies to enhance ESG disclosure.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CDP Recognizes Scotiabank With Above-Industry-Average A- Score for Strong Climate-Related Disclosure and Management for Second Consecutive Year

Scotiabank is pleased to announce it received a grade of A- for the second consecutive year from CDP (formerly known as the Carbon Disclosure Project) in recognition of its strong management of climate-related issues and transparency in its disclosures.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Land Betterment Commits 4 ekō Homes to Dawson Springs, Kentucky for Tornado Victims

Land Betterment Corporation (“Land Betterment” or the “Company”), an environmental solutions company fostering positive impact through upcycling former coal mining and industrial sites to create sustainable community development and job creation

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

SAIC Talking Values Podcast Ep. 3: Integrity

Watch to learn more about how we foster a culture of integrity at SAIC.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Aflac Incorporated to Present at the Goldman Sachs 2021 U.S. Financial Services Conference

Aflac Incorporated (NYSE: AFL) announced that President and Chief Operating Officer of Aflac Incorporated Frederick J. Crawford and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Aflac Incorporated Max K. Brodén participated in a fireside chat at the Goldman Sachs 2021 U.S. Financial Services Conference on December 7, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. ET.

Innovation & Technology

Call for Applications on Telehealth Solutions by Businesses for Low-Income Populations in Colombia

The Inclusive Innovation Journey is seeking applications by businesses with telehealth solutions for maternal, natal and pre-natal care in Colombia.

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Environment

Sustainable Certification In Palm Oil - Always A Work In Progress

Over the years, sustainability certification systems across various commodities have been both praised and criticized. In particular, the RSPO (Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil) has been under intense scrutiny.

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