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30 Years of Impact Bonds: Insights From Benjamin Bailey of Praxis Funds

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Praxis Impact Bond Fund, which gives faith-based and other investors access to a broadly diversified core bond portfolio with a focus on green, social and other types of impact bonds.

Rethinking Occupational Health and Safety: Global Insights and Trends

Environment

EHS experts discuss this multifaceted landscape of occupational health and safety, spanning regions and industries. Read some key experts below or listen in to the full podcast episode above.

‘Forcing’ the Issue When Lives Are on the Line

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Through our Safe Community First Responder Program, we are able to extend our commitment to safety and help organizations and first responders take vital steps to protecting their communities.

Complimentary Webinar: Navigating the EU Deforestation Regulation’s Due Diligence Requirements

Responsible Production & Consumption

For global companies exporting goods into the EU, the landmark Regulation on Deforestation-Free Products (EUDR) will kick into high gear on December 30, 2024 when non-SME operators and traders will be required to comply with the regulation by submitting due diligence reports

Black & Veatch Addresses Southeast Asia’s Growing Energy Transition Complexities at Enlit Asia 2024

Energy

Economies across Southeast Asia must overcome increasing energy transition complexities as they balance energy security and lower carbon emissions, said Black & Veatch, a global leader in critical human infrastructure solutions.

New Immersive Resources From CHS Foundation and Discovery Education Inspire High School Students to Explore Agriculture Careers

Education

Cooperative Minds – an educational initiative from Discovery Education and the CHS Foundation – presents new, free resources for students in grades 6-12 to explore careers in agriculture and agricultural cooperatives.

Sustainability Reporting Trends in 2023 Show U.S. Companies Preparing for Mandatory Disclosure

Events, Media & Communications

As our loyal newsletter readers know, G&A Institute has been doing annual research on sustainability reporting trends for well over a decade. We recently released our 13th annual edition of Sustainability Report in Focus

Mobile Solar Microgrid Trailer Deployed in Georgia To Support Hurricane Helene Recovery Efforts

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

A mobile, solar-powered disaster response trailer, funded in 2023 by the Ray C. Anderson Foundation, has been deployed to Camp Tygart outside of Valdosta, Georgia in support of local recovery efforts.

3M’s “Clash of the Grinders” Returns: New Season of Welding and Metalworking Competition Streaming Now

Education

M has launched the second season of 3M Clash of the Grinders, a video series featuring a head-to-head metalworking and welding competition that brings together the best and brightest students from welding schools across the United States.

10 Years Later: Back on the Field With the MLK High School Football Team

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

They were fierce Philadelphia-area rivals on and off the football field for over 40 years. Then ahead of the 2013-2014 school year, Germantown and Martin Luther King High Schools were forced to merge as the result of a budget crisis plaguing the Philadelphia School District.

AB: What Might US Elections Mean for Renewable Energy?

Energy

The US Inflation Reduction Act has boosted investment opportunities in renewable energy. Could the potential for new leadership in Washington change that? We don’t think so.

Your AI Readiness Assessment Checklist

Innovation & Technology

More than 75% of IT leaders agree that generative artificial intelligence (AI) will significantly transform their organizations, but “AI readiness” in the public sector is shockingly low.

Key4Women Hosts Free Webinar – She Means Business: Tips for Growth and Resilience

Diversity & Inclusion

KeyBank’s Key4Women will present “She Means Business: Tips for Growth and Resilience” a free, one-hour virtual event on Friday, October 18th at 12:00 p.m. EST / 10 a.m. MT / 9:00 a.m. PST.

Healthy Spaces Podcast: Season 4, Episode 10 - Building Zero

Innovation & Technology

Scott Tew sits down with Dr. Valerie Karplus, Ph.D. of the Scott Institute for Energy and Innovation at Carnegie Mellon University to discuss the importance of partnerships and research in developing and meeting ambitious sustainability targets.

Duke Energy Florida Donates $350,000 To Support Communities Hardest Hit by Hurricane Helene

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Duke Energy Foundation announced $350,000 in donations to statewide and local nonprofit organizations that serve areas impacted by Hurricane Helene.

University of North Texas Hospitality Students Participated in a Las Vegas Study Tour With Underwriting From Sands Cares

Education

In early June, 16 hospitality students from the University of North Texas, College of Merchandising, Hospitality and Tourism visited Las Vegas for an intensive study tour to learn about the hospitality industry.

Entergy Mississippi Donates $650K To Help Vulnerable Customers Save Money This Summer

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

This summer, Entergy Mississippi provided $650,000 through its Beat the Heat program focused on helping its low-income customers and communities stay cool and pay their bills throughout the summer.

Free Resources From Discovery Education Connect Students to New Career Paths on Manufacturing Day and Beyond

Education

Global edtech leader Discovery Education is celebrating Manufacturing Day by offering educators and students curated new resources connecting them to potential career paths in the manufacturing sector.

Drivers Representing FedEx Take Home Top Honors at the 2024 National Truck Driving Championships

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX) announced that five drivers representing the global transportation company were recognized with top honors at the 2024 National Truck Driving Championships (NTDC) and National Step Van Driving Championships (NSVDC) held Aug. 21-24 in Indianapolis.

Comcast NBCUniversal Named Best Place To Work for Disability Inclusion for Tenth Consecutive Year

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

For the tenth consecutive year, Comcast NBCUniversal was recognized as a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion, marking a decade of receiving 100 on the annual Disability Equality Index.

Manufacturing Makes It Happen

Responsible Production & Consumption

As one of the world’s leading producers of sustainable packaging, pulp and other fiber-based products, we count on our manufacturing employees to make the products you depend on.

Regions Bank and the Regions Foundation Launch Services and Support for Communities Impacted by Hurricane Helene

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Regions Bank on Tuesday announced a series of disaster-recovery financial services designed to help people and businesses impacted by Hurricane Helene.

Leidos U.K. Unveils Sustainability Report

Sustainable Development Goals

Leidos U.K. recognises that our footprint gives us great responsibility to think about the planet in everything we do. We recently published our U.K. Sustainability Report, which outlines our progress to date, the areas where we can do more, and the ambitious targets we’ve set.

Paramount Releases 2023–2024 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report

Research, Reports & Publications

Paramount Global released its fifth annual Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report highlighting its efforts within three key focus areas: On-Screen Content & Social Impact; Workforce & Culture; and Sustainable Production & Operations.

Sysco's Climate Week Insights

Following New York Climate Week, I'm reflecting on the key insights gained from an incredible week of connection and collaboration with fellow climate professionals, customers, suppliers, and peers.