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How Nutrition Education Supports Communities

Health & Healthcare

The effects of the pandemic have hit our most vulnerable communities and aggravated an issue we can no longer ignore—hidden hunger. The economic impactor COVID-19 brought a new level of awareness to the issues of hunger.

He Took a Step Forward for the 'Chance of a Lifetime'

Diversity & Inclusion

One day last summer, Jordan Howard got a call that would change his life. He had wrapped up the rigorous application and interview process with Road to Hire, an organization whose programs help place students and young people in good-paying, in-demand tech jobs.

Alliance Data Supports Innovation, Humanitarian Mission of the American Red Cross With Major Donation to Disaster Response Program

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Alliance Data is supporting Red Cross Disaster Relief through the Disaster Responder Program with a pledge of $300,000. With this donation the Red Cross will be better prepared to help meet the needs of people affected by disasters big and small.

Entergy Shareholders Give $7.6M in Charitable Contributions to Power Communities

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Entergy Corporation and the Entergy Charitable Foundation have helped power stronger, healthier communities by contributing more than $7.6 million to 763 nonprofit organizations across the company’s service area in 2021 thus far.

Yum! Brands Annual Global Citizenship & Sustainability Report Showcases Company's Commitment to Socially Responsible Growth; Highlights Progress Around Priority Areas of People, Food, Planet

Research, Reports & Publications

Yum! and its KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and The Habit Burger Grill brands made progress in critical areas including climate action, food safety and creating greater equity and opportunity across its system.

Cotton Protocol Leaves No Shred of Doubt for Apparel Firm

Responsible Production & Consumption

Gildan Activewear, one of the world’s largest clothing manufacturers has become a member of the U.S. Cotton Trust Protocol.

Dow Benelux Outlines Roadmap to Support Dutch Climate Agreement, Achieve CO2 Emissions Neutrality

Environment

Dow Benelux recently outlined its roadmap to reduce current CO2 emissions from its Terneuzen, the Netherlands, operations by more than 40 percent by 2030 on its path to achieve net CO2 neutrality by 2050.

The Home Depot Reduced Carbon Emissions by More Than 127,000 Metric Tons in 2020; Commits to 100 Percent Renewable Electricity for Facilities by 2030

Research, Reports & Publications

While navigating a year unlike any other, The Home Depot held strong to its values - focusing on its people, operating sustainably & strengthening its communities.

Education Solutions Empower Japanese Children to Keep Learning in the Face of COVID-19

Education

Pandemic-driven uncertainties catapulted K-9 students in Japan into the next generation of education – fully equipped to learn with technology. During this sudden transition, Japanese school children needed quick access to cloud-based learning solutions. This was no easy task.

KeyBank Foundation Helps Fight Food Insecurity in Northeast Ohio with $1.5 Million Grant to Greater Cleveland Food Bank

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The KeyBank Foundation is making a $1.5 million donation to the Greater Cleveland Food Bank (GCFB) to help in its mission to bridge the meal gap and connect individuals with nutritious food and related services.

Keysight 2021 Predictions | Security Will Take on a New Meaning

Innovation & Technology

Keysight executives share the shape-shifting business operations and technology trends that are unfolding through the lens of the pandemic, the effects of which will continue to have lasting effects on organizations and society.

Prioritizing the Needs of the Black LGBTQ+ Community in an Innovative HIV Trial

Diversity & Inclusion

Dr. Theo Hodge, a physician and infectious disease expert with the Washington Health Institute in Washington, D.C., is all too familiar with the disproportionate impact HIV has on the Black LGBTQ+ community. He knows that one of every two Black gay, bi and other men who have sex with men in the United States is expected to be diagnosed with HIV in his lifetime, and he knows that Black men and women are significantly underrepresented in HIV trials.

Procter & Gamble Announces First Lenor Paper Bottle Pilot and Joins Paboco Community of Pioneer Brands

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

P&G unveils its first paper bottle for Lenor in partnership with paper bottle company Paboco. The trial rollout will form the basis of a test and learn strategy to scale up paper packaging and incorporate it more widely across P&G’s portfolio.

Delivery of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccines From the U.S. To Mexico

Health & Healthcare

Last week marked the first delivery of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccines from the U.S. to Mexico by our team in collaboration with Direct Relief. Learn about this shipment and more: https://lnkd.in/dzQTt6y

The Financial and Practical Implications of Delivering on Your ESG Strategy

At all times, it’s important to think about your sustainability & ESG initiatives through the scope of your business as a whole. Why do these matter to the organization, its people, and its future? And with any business strategy, budget is critical.

Covestro LLC Welcomes New Head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

Diversity & Inclusion

Effective July 19, 2021, Covestro LLC welcomed Adrienne Woodard as head of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) for North America.

Illumina Employees are Encouraged to Invest in Themselves With Annual Health and Lifestyle Allowance

Each year, employees are encouraged to invest in themselves with activities that improve their mental, physical, and emotional health via a Health and Lifestyle Allowance (HLA) that we provide.

The EU Has Led on Adopting Corporate ESG Disclosure Rules - The U.S. May Catch Up Soon

Media & Communications

For many years, the European Union moved ahead of the U.S.in developing laws and regulations to address the challenges of climate change and the expansion of corporate programs and related reporting for ESG issues.

From the Fifth Third 2020 ESG Report: Responsible Products

All products offered by Fifth Third are reviewed for compliance to align with UDAAP and any applicable consumer protection laws.

Black & Veatch Continues Advancing Solar Power's March as Global Decarbonization Push Intensifies

Energy

Continuing its ascent as part of a diversified energy portfolio in an evolving, rapidly decarbonizing power industry, the U.S. solar market has eclipsed 100 gigawatts of installed electric generating capacity...

Valvoline Releases Its 2020 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report

Research, Reports & Publications

Valvoline Inc. (NYSE: VVV), a leading worldwide marketer and supplier of premium branded lubricants and automotive services, has released its 2020 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report.

Supporting Military Veterans and Local Ecosystems Through Natural Restorations' Lower Salt River Restoration Project

Environment

With the increasing prevalence of wildfires affecting natural ecosystems, ensuring post-fire restoration is more important than ever. Long-term recovery of fire-damaged lands is difficult to achieve naturally

Comcast Business Helps Sabey Bring High-Speed Connectivity to Washington Area Data Centers and Offer Better IT Continuity

Innovation & Technology

Comcast Business announced it is investing in local Washington data centers in partnership with the Sabey Data Centers to bring better IT continuity and connectivity to businesses.

Beneficial Bacteria and Soil: Hidden Helpers Below Ground

Responsible Production & Consumption

The world’s soils are increasingly disappearing. But their living elements – beneficial bacteria – are capable of saving this valuable resource and helping crops thrive.

The Roads to Justice: Building New Bridges

Diversity & Inclusion

“The philosophy for me and WSP is thinking more about what we do than just a job title,” says Gabi Brazzil, a WSP project manager focusing on equity in project delivery.