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Merck is Safeguarding the Environment Through Green Chemistry

Sustainable Development Goals

Protecting the environment is a key part of our commitment to operating responsibly. We believe a healthy planet is essential to human and animal health, as well as to the sustainability of our business.

Nielsen Study Reveals: Sustainability-Themed Advertising Is Here To Stay

Research, Reports & Publications

Sustainability-themed advertising has become a prominent and enduring trend, according to a recent study by Nielsen. The report, which uses statistics from Nielsen’s Ad Intel, a comprehensive source of global advertising data, highlights the growing significance of sustainability

VMware Provides the Digital Foundation to Support Educational Institutions and Services Across Europe

Education

Kingston University, École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, and City of Potsdam Accelerate Digital Transformation with VMware Cloud

As Summer Temperatures Climb, Duke Energy Foundation Adds $100,000 To Assist Indiana Families Struggling To Pay Their Energy Bills

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Duke Energy Foundation is dedicating an additional $100,000 in financial assistance to Indiana customers who may be struggling to pay their energy bills this summer.

AB: Help Wanted - Why Smart Companies Recruit for Diversity

Recruiting talent is a basic ingredient for business success. Companies that are more inclusive in their recruiting will discover better-qualified employees, which can bolster competitive advantages and help deliver better outcomes for investors.

Chemours and Honeywell Partner With Authorities in the European Union to Stop Illegal Refrigerant Imports in Greece

The Chemours Company and Honeywell today announced they have engaged with the Interagency for Market Control of the Hellenic Ministry of Development (DIMEA), the Hellenic Police, and Hellenic Customs to stop illegal fluorinated gas (F-gas) refrigerants from entering the EU.

From the Fifth Third 2022 Sustainability Report: $2.8 Billion ARREI Initiative

Research, Reports & Publications

In its recently-published 2022 Sustainability Report, Fifth Third Bank provided a progress update on its three-year, $2.8 billion enterprise-wide Accelerating Racial Equality, Equity and Inclusion Initiative.

International Paper’s Approach to Responsible Fiber Procurement in US Forestland

Responsible Production & Consumption

By knowing the exact location of the direct fiber we purchase, we ensure not only that our fiber is derived from sustainably managed forests, but also that it is delivered to the most cost-effective facility location.

Subaru, Make-A-Wish® Surprise Wish Kids Across the Country During ‘Week of Wishes’

Health & Healthcare

Subaru of America, Inc., and Make-A-Wish® this week partnered for a “Week of Wishes” initiative, an extension of its long-standing partnership, to surprise children with critical illnesses across the country at local Subaru showrooms

PNC Bank Appoints Monica L. Burch Community Development Banking Executive for Southeast

PNC Bank today named Monica L. Burch as southeast territory executive for Community Development Banking, encompassing the states of Alabama, Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas, Maryland, Tennessee, Virginia and the District of Columbia.

KeyBank Provides $20.4 Million of Financing for Affordable Housing in Salem, Oregon

KeyBank CDLI) provided a $4 million construction loan, $6.3 million in Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) equity and arranged permanent financing with a $10.1 million Freddie Mac TEL for the acquisition and rehabilitation of Salem Manor, an existing family affordable housing.

Alkermes Awarded 2023 Platinum Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Alkermes is honored to be selected for the Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health at Platinum for the second consecutive year.

LyondellBasell Recognized As ESG Leader

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

LyondellBasell (NYSE: LYB) today announced it received a rating of AA, on a scale of CCC to AAA, in the MSCI ESG Ratings Assessment and is now part of the 'leader' category.

One Year On and Lenovo Hasn’t Just Built a Factory in Hungary, but a Community

With one million units shipped, an award from the Hungarian government and a 20% increase in headcount, it has been an extremely eventful and impressive year. And they’re only just getting started.

Climate Change at Paramount

Environment

The impacts of climate change continue to accelerate around the world and are projected to worsen each year unless we take serious collective action on a global scale.

KeyBank To Open New, Full-Service, State-of-the-Art Branch in Ithaca

KeyBank will open a new, full-service, state-of-the-art branch in Downtown Ithaca The new branch, located at 604 South Meadow Street, will open on July 31, 2023.

Viatris 2022 Sustainability Report: Partnering To End Tuberculosis

Health & Healthcare

Tuberculosis (TB) is the second deadliest infectious disease, causing 1.5 million deaths globally every year. More than 80%1 of cases and deaths due to TB occur in lower- and middle-income countries.

Boys and Girls Clubs: What They Do Is Whatever It Takes

Education

The truth about kids is simple: when nurtured and given opportunity, they thrive. It’s something the founders of the group that would one day become Boys and Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) knew when they started out in 1860.

Clarion Partners Supports Project REAP’s Efforts To Build a Robust Diverse CRE Talent Pipeline

Diversity & Inclusion

Clarion Partners LLC, a leading real estate investment manager, is working collaboratively with Project REAP – The Real Estate Associate Program – on programming and initiatives to diversify the commercial real estate (CRE) industry talent pipeline.

Truist Releases 2022 Supplier Diversity Economic Impact Report

Diversity & Inclusion

Truist has released its 2022 Supplier Diversity Economic Impact Report which measures the economic benefits of Truist’s purchases from small and diverse businesses in 2022.

Alibaba Slashes Carbon Footprint By 13% Through Emission-Saving Efforts

Energy

Alibaba Group cut net carbon emissions from its direct operations by 12.9% over its fiscal year, according to the company’s annual Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report published on Monday.

T‑Mobile Supports First Responders in Oregon

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

T-Mobile’s Emergency Response team deployed to the Tygh Valley Spike Camp to bring a boost to network capacity and provide critical support to brave responders stationed at the frontline of the containment.

KeyBank Foundation Provides Grants to American Red Cross Chapters in Vermont and New York To Assist With Flood Relief

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Recent storms and flooding have devastated Vermont and parts of New York, particularly throughout the Hudson Valley area. As with any major natural disaster, KeyBank is taking steps to make sure clients, communities and colleagues have the support they need.

Breaking New Ground: Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany’s Major Life Science Solar Energy Initiative Powers Up at Darmstadt Site

Energy

Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany’s EDISON program invests in projects to increase energy efficiency and onsite renewable energy projects. A new photovoltaic system at the company's global headquarters will cover 3,000 square meters and output 560,000 kWh of green electricity.

Baker Hughes Foundation Contributes $150,000 To Support Coastal Restoration in United States

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Baker Hughes Foundation announced Monday two grants focused on coastal restoration in the United States: first, a $100,000 grant to National Coastal Resilience Fund, and additionally a $50,000 grant to Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana.