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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.

Environment

Healing People and Planet: 3 Things You Need to Know About This Shared Innovation Challenge

When you think about healthcare technology, you may imagine the pacemaker assisting your dad’s ailing heart or the pulse oximeter placed on your finger during your annual physical exam. You probably don’t think about the energy or resources required to manufacture those products.

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Innovation & Technology

A New Era of Smart Harvesting: Case IH Launches "Axial-Flow" 160 Series to the Argentine Market

Case IH, a CNH brand, officially presented the new "Axial-Flow" 160 Series of combines, produced at the Ferreyra plant, Córdoba. The Axial-Flow 160 Series combines can achieve a 10% increase in operational efficiency, as well as save up to 11% on fuel, making it more sustainable.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Lebanon’s Breaking Point: A Call for Humanitarian Action

During my five years on the front lines of humanitarian assistance in Lebanon, I have witnessed the country grapple with near-constant stress – hunger, poverty, economic downturn and disease have repeatedly brought the region to its knees.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Delmarva Power and Delaware Nature Society Award $40,000 To Fund Environmental and Community Development Projects

Delmarva Power and Delaware Nature Society announced the 2024 Sustainable Community Grants winners, providing $40,000 in funding for projects focused on reforestation, sustainable transportation, affordable housing, and composting programs.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Albertsons Companies’ Shaw’s Division Hosts Hackathon To Brainstorm Actionable Solutions for Local Nonprofits

Albertsons Companies’ Shaw's Division recently hosted an inspiring Hackathon to brainstorm actionable solutions for local nonprofits facing funding and capacity challenges.

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Innovation & Technology

Drone Technology Strengthens Emergency Response for Muscogee Nation

The recent recovery of a missing five-year-old boy is an example of how the Muscogee (Creek) Nation in Oklahoma is benefiting from expanding the technology available to its emergency responders.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Action Against Hunger Wins Three w3 Awards

Action Against Hunger, a global leader in the fight to end hunger, is honored to accept three W3 awards, which recognize creative excellence on the web, in the non-profit category.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

‘You’re Hired’: How Yum! Brands Is Preparing Tomorrow’s Global Workforce

Yum! Brands is the parent company of KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and Habit Burger & Grill, so it knows how to craft craveable food and memorable customer experiences.

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Innovation & Technology

Cisco: Connectivity at the Top of the World: Preserving the Past, Partnering for the Future

I’ve come to Utqiaġvik with a small group representing Cisco’s Social Justice Action Office and our Native American Network Employee Resource Group.

We’re here to explore ways we can partner to break down barriers and create access to education, technology, and opportunity.

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Energy

What Could a 40% Reduction in Data Center Energy Use Mean for the Grid?

Chemours is proud to be at the center of 2-PIC technology as the innovator of Opteon™ 2P50, a new developmental dielectric fluid designed specifically for data center needs.

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Environment

Brita Champions Access to Safer Water

Helping communities in need is an integral part of Clorox’s purpose to champion people to be well and thrive, and Brita’s efforts to champion access to filtered drinking water is an important contribution to these efforts.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

Understanding VOC Emissions: Importance of Reduction and Cummins’ Progress

Cummins is targeting a 50% VOC emissions reduction from painting and coating operations by 2030 from a 2018 baseline.

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Events, Media & Communications

Insights from COP29

Join us for a post-COP29 webcast on 5 December to hear first-hand reflections and implications from external speakers and KPMG leaders on the ground at COP29.

Environment

BIER Member Spotlight: Daniel Hernández Sánchez

Name: Daniel Hernández Sánchez , Environmental, Health, Safety, and Sustainability Manager
Company: Brown-Forman

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Energy

Eaton Launches Energy Storage System To Accelerate Decarbonization and Electrification for Commercial and Industrial Customers Across North America

Intelligent power management company Eaton announced the xStorageTM battery energy storage system (BESS) to accelerate decarbonization projects and maximize the impact of onsite renewables.

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Events, Media & Communications

IWBI Announces Inaugural Social Sustainability Summit in New York

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) is proud to host its inaugural Social Sustainability Summit in New York City on December 13.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation Quarterly Giving Series: Q3 2024

Today we’re bringing you the latest quarterly giving series from The DICK'S Sporting Goods Foundation to highlight the great work being done in support of our mission to help inspire and enable youth sports participation.

Health & Healthcare

Redefining Hearing Aids with Cadence DSPs

Hearing is one of the most essential senses for engaging with the world. It enables us to converse, appreciate music, and remain alert to our surroundings.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Monster Energy Gives Away $50,000 During Intense Beat the Beast Twitch Event Featuring Gaming’s Top Talents Including Surprise Guests Atlanta FaZe

Monster Energy’s highly anticipated Beat the Beast Twitch event has returned bringing with it intense Call of Duty®: Black Ops 6 battles, surprise guests, big prizes for fans and a $50,000 donation to charity.

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Events, Media & Communications

Baker Hughes at COP29: Special Edition

The Baker Hughes team is proud to have been involved in COP in recent years and is supporting conversations in Baku from this week, with several key speaking engagements and collaboration activities.

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Education

AEG and Goldenvoice Host Career Exposure Event for Students Ahead of Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival in Los Angeles

Ahead of Camp Flog Gnaw Carnival’s 10th anniversary, AEG and Goldenvoice hosted their second AEG Community Day, a career exposure day for more than 65 high school students and young adults from the local community

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Responsible Production & Consumption

Saint-Gobain Video Series: Journey to 2030 – What Are LCA's?

To achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, Saint-Gobain North America must reach key milestones by 2030. In our latest episode of Journey to 2030, Sustainability and Life Cycle Assessment Manager Sam Schneider looks at all of the ways we can create more sustainable products.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Whirlpool Corporation Shares Gratitude for Organizations Supporting Its Feel Good Fridge Program

During this season of sharing, Whirlpool Corp. is grateful for collaborations with like-minded organizations like HelloFresh and Total Quality Logistics who've helped us expand the Feel Good Fridge program.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Fifth Third’s Laurent Desmangles, Linda W. Clement-Holmes Recognized As 2024 Most Influential Corporate Directors by Savoy Magazine

Fifth Third Bank directors Laurent Desmangles and Linda W. Clement-Holmes have been named to Savoy Magazine’s 2024 Most Influential Corporate Directors list.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

2024 Subaru Share the Love® Event Targets Nearly $320 Million in Total Donations

Subaru of America, Inc. today announced the launch of the 2024 Subaru Share the Love® Event with its newest national advertising campaign and increased donation goal of $32 million for this year’s campaign.

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