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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.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings | Direct Relief

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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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Northern Trust Recognizes the Extraordinary Financial Strides Made by Women

In celebration of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day 2025, themed Accelerate Action, we are honored to recognize the extraordinary financial strides women have made over the last half-century.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Principal® Named One of the 2025 World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere

Principal Financial Group® has been recognized as one of the 2025 World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Aflac Is a World’s Most Ethical Company for 19th Year in a Row

Aflac was once again named by Ethisphere as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies, marking 2025 as the 19th consecutive year on this esteemed list. This year, 136 honorees were recognized in 19 countries and 44 industries.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Ray C. Anderson Foundation to Sunset by the End of 2030

The Ray C. Anderson Foundation will sunset by the end of 2030.

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Education

Discovery Education Offers Free Guide to Improving Career Readiness

Discovery Education, the creator of essential K-12 solutions used in classrooms around the world, today announced the availability of its latest free guide for educators.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

AllianceBernstein: Outcome Bonds: Seeing the Wood for the Trees on Greenwashing Risk

Measuring the effectiveness of ESG-labeled bonds can be a challenge, particularly with “outcome bonds,” which have specific environmental or social goals but lack standardized assessment criteria.

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Innovation & Technology

Baker Tilly Case Study: Supporting Strategic Growth for a Property and Casualty Insurer

Discover how a property and casualty insurer drove growth by enhancing technology, leadership and data governance for scalable transformation.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Logitech Joins Prestigious CDP Climate A List

Logitech is proud to announce it has been recognized on the prestigious CDP Climate A List for the first time, marking a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing commitment to climate action.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Mastercard: From Gen Z to Gen E: The rise of Generation Entrepreneur

Entrepreneurial spirit is high among women in Europe – particularly younger generations – in a bid to pursue their dreams, gain financial independence, improve work-life flexibility, and make a difference in the world.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

Chemours Joins University of Kansas-Led Collaborative the Environmentally Applied Refrigerant Technology Hub (EARTH) To Advance Sustainable Cooling Technologies

Chemistry plays a pivotal role in enabling our daily lives and global commerce.

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Research, Reports & Publications

How Climate Change Is Reshaping Supply Chain Strategy in the Americas

The backbone of global commerce—supply chains—faces unprecedented disruptions as climate change accelerates.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

Free Identity Theft Prevention Workshop Aims To Financially Empower Rockland County Residents

The Community Outreach Center (COC), in collaboration with KeyBank, recently hosted a free identity theft workshop as a service to the community, aimed at empowering individuals with essential knowledge to protect against identity theft.

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Innovation & Technology

Cisco: Keeping Connected, at a Remote Pediatric Camp

Summer camp is an annual rite for many children — and an opportunity to build social connections and a love of nature.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Duke Energy Foundation Donates $40,000 to Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas To Supply Severe Weather Kits for Older Adults

The Duke Energy Foundation announced it has donated $40,000 to the Area Agency on Aging of Pasco-Pinellas (AAAPP) to supply severe weather kits to older adults in preparation for the 2025 hurricane season.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

PSEG Volunteers Support Team Velvet – Horse Therapy for Children

“Team Velvet Inc. relies on volunteers and what PSEG did in one day was magic for the farm … we would not be able to exist without this help, which allows us to spend more time serving children in need.”

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Ethisphere Recognizes Trane Technologies as One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies®

Trane Technologies has been named to Ethisphere’s 2025 World’s Most Ethical Companies® list for the second consecutive year.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

Cummins Acquires First Mode Assets for Decarbonization Leadership in Mining

Cummins Inc. announced the acquisition of assets of First Mode, a leader in retrofit hybrid solutions for mining and rail operations.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Albertsons® Companies Announces New Goal To Enable 1.5 Billion Meals Across Local Communities by 2030

Albertsons will enable a new goal of 1.5 billion meals by 2030 through a combination of surplus food donations from stores and funds raised by the Foundation, after meeting its original goal of enabling more than one billion meals.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

22-Year-Old Wahine Māori Rises Through Ranks To Buy Her Own Pizza Hut

Across Pizza Hut, we are constantly inspired by the grit and determination shown by the people who operate and work in our restaurants. Congratulations to one of our newest restaurant owners for her remarkable achievement!

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Events, Media & Communications

TCS Launches the 2025 Team TCS Teachers Contest, Celebrating Educators Through the Power of Running

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS), a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions, today launched the 2025 Team TCS Teachers contest in North America.

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Energy

Alabama Power To Build State’s First Utility-Scale Battery Storage System on Retired Power Plant Site

Alabama Power will develop the state’s first utility-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) on the former Plant Gorgas site in Walker County, which reliably powered Alabama for more than a century.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Tapestry CEO Joanne Crevoiserat’s Message on Employee Appreciation Day: Employees Are Our Competitive Advantage

There are many things that differentiate Tapestry and our brands from our competitors, but our talented global teams are at the very top of the list.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Celebrating Women in the Workplace on International Women’s Day 2025

This International Women’s Day and every day, International Paper recognizes that we are stronger because of the amazing women throughout our company.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Southern Company Again Named to Prestigious World’s Most Admired Companies List

Southern Company was again named to FORTUNE’s list of the World’s Most Admired Companies for 2025.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

Saint-Gobain Ceramics to Build New NorPro Manufacturing Facility in Wheatfield, New York

Saint-Gobain Ceramics, through its subsidiary Saint-Gobain NorPro, today announced its intent to build a new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Wheatfield, New York. The facility will revitalize an historic industrial property as the company expands its production.

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  1. Building a Sustainable Future | Decarbonizing the Built Environment
    The building sector accounts for nearly 40% of carbon emissions and nearly 50% of the consumption of natural resources. The industry stands at a...

  2. Building a Sustainable Future | Decarbonizing the Built Environment
    The building sector accounts for nearly 40% of carbon emissions and nearly 50% of the consumption of natural resources. The industry stands at a...

  3. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...

  4. Local Communities
    The principals of living and working in synergy with the communities in which we operate, as well as collaborating on projects that benefit those...

  5. Building a Sustainable Future | Circular Economy
    Our economy can work in harmony with our society and the environment. At Saint-Gobain North America, we are reimagining design and construction to...

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  7. Principal Financial Group: Employee Engagement
    Talented employees are the heart and soul of our company. We believe development inspires individuals to engage, empower, and embrace a growth mindset...

  8. KeyBank's Community Investment
    In states where Key has a presence, there are approximately 1.7 million low- to moderate-income (LMI) households. Many LMI individuals don’t have bank...

  9. Environmental Leadership
    Meeting the world’s growing demand for chemicals that play a critical role in our daily lives requires Chemours to grow while reducing our...

  10. Building a Sustainable Future | Decarbonizing the Built Environment
    The building sector accounts for nearly 40% of carbon emissions and nearly 50% of the consumption of natural resources. The industry stands at a...

  11. GoDaddy Sustainability News & Reports
    GoDaddy's ESG reporting shows our progress in building a more sustainable, equitable and inclusive society and outlines areas for future growth.

  12. IWBI | WELL Building Standard
    Our built environment can shape our habits and choices, regulate our sleep-wake cycle, drive us toward healthy and unhealthy choices, and passively...

  13. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...

  14. Tork, an Essity brand
    Tork is an Essity brand. Essity is a leading global hygiene and health company. Wherever there is a need for wiping, drying, cleaning or polishing...

  15. Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG)
    The business landscape is reorienting itself and you can almost hear priorities shifting toward change-readiness and the bigger picture. And in this...