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Discovery Education and Dollar General Literacy Foundation Partner on New Initiative Promoting Literacy

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Discovery Education announced today the launch of a new education initiative – Discover Literacy – created in partnership with the Dollar General Literacy Foundation promoting literacy nationwide.

1.8 Million Acres of North American Great Plains Destroyed in 2020

Environment

A new Plowprint report from World Wildlife Fund (WWF) reveals that 1.8 million acres of grassland habitat in the Great Plains of U.S., Canada, and Mexico were plowed up in 2020, primarily for row crop agriculture.

As Much as $2.6 Billion of Corn and Soy Never Leaves US Farms

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

A first-of-its-kind study from WWF indicates that on-farm losses of corn and soy crops in the US are much higher than industry-accepted estimates, with a potential national loss of 507 million bushels of corn and 53 million bushels of soy annually

Working Trees: How a Startup Helps Farmers Get Paid for Carbon Stored in Their Trees

Energy

Now that the Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge 2022 winners have been officially announced, you’ll want to learn more about each winning team and the story behind each innovation.

Rayonier 2021 Sustainability Report: Biodiversity

Environment

Our forests are healthy and diverse ecosystems that we manage with a long-term mindset. We recognize the importance of maintaining biodiversity both for the health of our forests and the broader ecosystems in which they exist.

Wells Fargo Foundation Awards New Philadelphia Collaborative $7.5 Million To Boost Homeownership

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

U.S. Congressman Dwight Evans and members of Philadelphia City Council joined the Urban League of Philadelphia, or ULP, to announce the launch of “Philly 5 by 25,” a new initiative to expand homeownership opportunities for people of color.

ESG Governance at Paramount

A dedicated team, supported by our senior executives, oversees and implements Paramount’s ESG efforts.

How IBM SkillsBuild Supercharged a Community College Student's Career Path

Education

In honor of National Online Learning Day, which recognizes the advantages and vast potential of online learning, we are fortunate to have contributor Bria Whitehead publish the first-person account here of her career readiness journey.

The Forest Positive Coalition of Action Leads the Fight Against Deforestation in the CPG Industry

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

The consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry has a significant impact on global forests. The industry relies heavily upon key commodities such as soy, palm oil and paper.

Booster Helps Make the Trip to School Cleaner and Greener

Energy

The traditional yellow school bus is getting a makeover as fleet owners/operators hunt for cost savings and decreased carbon emissions, and increasingly consider “green fuel technologies” in their quests to make the trip to school cleaner and greener

Camden Celebrates Its 'Remarkable Grads'

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The “Remarkable Grads” of 2022 more than lived up to the name.

Westwood Hills Nature Center: Certified Net Zero Energy in a Cold Climate

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Westwood Hills Nature Center is one of the first net zero energy buildings certified by the International Living Future Institute in Minnesota, demonstrating net zero energy design is possible even in cold Minnesota winters.

Land Betterment Discusses Progress at ekō Village of Pike, Kentucky

Innovation & Technology

Land Betterment’s ekō Solutions delivers 14 eko homes to the Village of Pike, Kentucky with plans to deliver 10 additional units due to increased demand.

Wells Fargo Foundation Awards $7.5 Million to LISC Virginia To Expand Homeownership for Families of Color

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Richmond Mayor Levar Stoney, Henrico County Manager John Vithoulkas, local and State elected officials joined LISC Virginia and the RVA WORTH Homeownership Collaborative to announce the launch of a new initiative

The Impact of ESG on Proxy Season and Proxy Voting

Companies in all industries face growing pressure to implement credible strategies for addressing environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues.

Stop Work Authority

As safety leaders, we must encourage every IP employee to speak up and stop a job. No job is more important than the safety of our employees.

Empowering Psoriasis Patients Through Mental Health Support

Health & Healthcare

This year, in recognition of World Psoriasis Day on October 29, we’re focusing on the mental health challenges that people living with psoriatic disease face as a result of their illness.

Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month at Hershey

Diversity & Inclusion

National Hispanic Heritage Month ran from September 15th through October 15th and is the celebration of countless contributions to our Hershey culture and business.

Special Announcement and Live Performance Set for 3BL Forum on October 25

Events, Media & Communications

The stage is set for the 3BL Forum, bringing together senior leaders from top-tier brands and organizations to discuss how the past 2 ½ years of constant change has altered stakeholder priorities and expectations

Father's Hard Work Leads to Daughter's American Dream

When you ask William Rodriguez, a single father of two, the most important lessons he’s taught his children, the first one he would likely say is the importance of family.

How Adaptive Reuse Can Help Life Sciences Labs Make the Move to Urban Centers

Green Infrastructure

You could call it the perfect storm. Today, demand for lab space outstrips capacity by 9%, while global supply interruptions have driven lead times on materials to double, and in some cases triple.

Common Impact and MetLife Foundation Host 'Skills for Cities' to Leverage the Power of Pro Bono for Advancing Climate Action and Racial Equity Initiatives

Social Impact & Volunteering

Common Impact, a national leader in skills-based volunteering, will host its signature event, Skills for Cities, on October 27.

IBM Grants a Total of $5 Million In-Kind To Bolster Schools' Cybersecurity Preparedness

Education

As schools become more dependent on technology, ransomware attacks against schools are increasing.

Farms Suffering Slim Pickings of Seasonal Workers

Responsible Production & Consumption

A survey conducted by the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) highlighted this year’s harvest so far has been significantly impacted due to a lack of people available to pick the crops.

Varcoe: 'You Have To Be Relentless': Exits of Two Outspoken CEOs Create Hole in Energy Debate

Energy

A different kind of energy transition is taking place in Calgary as two longtime leaders in the sector — and vocal defenders of the Canadian oil and gas industry — have signalled this week their plans to retire.