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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.
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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

PSEG Included in 2022 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index

PSEG is proud to announce that it is one of 418 companies in the 2022 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI).

Energy

United Flies the First Passenger Flight Using 100% SAF

A year ago, we announced our commitment to be 100% green by 2050 without relying on traditional carbon offsets. One year later, we've made big moves to build a more sustainable airline.

Innovation & Technology

MUSICA Project - Multi-Site Coupled Simulation for Advanced Collaborative Design

We're flying towards a net-zero future.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Tokyo 2020 Goes Beyond Carbon Neutrality and Helps Create a More “Sustainable Society”

Tokyo 2020 published its Post-Games Sustainability report, which highlights the Games’ achievements in the areas of climate, circular economy and promotion of a sustainable society. The report was released during the Tokyo 2020 Executive Board meeting that took place in Tokyo, Japan.

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Energy

Zero-Emission Corporate Fleets May Be Closer Than You Think

The transportation sector is the single largest contributor to greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the United States, according to the EPA, having dislodged electricity generation from the top spot in 2017.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

VMware Named One of America's Most JUST Companies for 5th Consecutive Year, Awarded Top Environmental Ranking

VMware has been recognized by JUST Capital, along with its media partner CNBC, in its annual JUST 100, a comprehensive ranking of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and stakeholder performance.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Illumina Grant Recipient Addresses Food Insecurities Through the Breeding of Yams

We are proud to announce the 2022 winner of our annual Greater Good Initiative grant – Dr. Ranjana Bhattacharjee and the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA).

Energy

The Economics Of Coal Burning Simply Do Not Pencil Out

In 2000, the electric power industry in America generated 51.7% of its electricity from coal. In 2020, it was 19.3%. That’s a massive reduction both in gross terms and in grid mix percentage.

Environment

Swooping in to Save Prairie Birds of Prey

It started as backyard care for a few injured birds—and it’s developed into one of the world’s premier bird conservation facilities.

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Environment

Armed With Emerging Technologies and Sustainability Goals, the Water and Wastewater Industry Is Tackling Emissions

Water tends to be a marker of climate crisis, whether by drought or flooding.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Morgan Stanley Honored as One of Canada's Top Employers for Young People

Morgan Stanley was named one of Canada's Top Employers for Young People in 2022 by Canada's Top 100 Employers, a Mediacorp Canada Inc. project.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Chemours Launches School Partnership Program, ChemFEST

The Chemours Company has launched the Chemours Future of Engineering, Science, Trades and Technology (ChemFEST) school partnership program.

Innovation & Technology

Innovation Beneath Our Feet

The world’s soils are disappearing, which is why farmers are finding ways to work with beneficial bacteria to help crops and entire ecosystems thrive together.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Our Disability Inclusiveness Earns Top Employer Award

In recognition of our commitment to disability inclusiveness, Disability:IN has presented us with the 2020 Employer of the Year Award.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Doing Well by Doing Good: Ways to Give Back to Your Community

With the launch of its 2020 Global Responsibility Report, Erin Richards-Kunkel, senior dir. of Strategic Partnerships and Corp. Social Responsibility at Herbalife Nutrition, shares tips to help find ways to give back this holiday season and beyond

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Entergy Recognized As One of America's Most Just Companies

We are proud to be named to the JUST 100 ranking for America’s Most JUST Companies by JUST Capital and CNBC. Entergy ranks in the top 100 companies out of the nearly 1,000 largest publicly traded U.S. companies that were evaluated.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Qurate Retail, Inc. Included in 2022 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index

Qurate Retail, Inc. (“Qurate Retail”) (Nasdaq: QRTEA, QRTEB, QRTEP) today announced that it is one of 418 companies across 45 countries and regions to join the 2022 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI)

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Diversity & Inclusion

How Blackstone LaunchPad Is Empowering Diverse Entrepreneurs

Blackstone LaunchPad was founded in 2008 to empower student entrepreneurs as they develop their professional skills and pursue their ventures. One of LaunchPad’s key goals has been to broaden access to entrepreneurial skills for students of all backgrounds.

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Environment

Tetra Tech's 2021 Year in Review

Tetra Tech’s 21,000 employees positively impact our planet through their work on our projects and in our communities.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Public Comments Overwhelmingly Support US Labor Department Proposal to Allow Environmental, Social and Governance Considerations in Retirement Plans

Public support is overwhelming for the U.S. Department of Labor’s proposed rule addressing the consideration of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria and allowing proxy voting in retirement plans, according to a new report by the Ceres Accelerator for Sustainable Capital Markets, US SIF: The Forum for Sustainable and Responsible Investment, and Environmental Defense Fund.  

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

A Letter to United Employees

In addition to impacting our operation and our customers, I also know that Omicron has affected the personal well-being of our United team. We have about 3,000 employees who are currently positive for COVID.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

CASE, McKeel Equipment Support Team Rubicon in Kentucky Tornado Cleanup

CASE Construction Equipment, a brand of CNH Industrial and local CASE dealer McKeel Equipment (headquartered in Paducah, Kentucky) are supporting Team Rubicon in its efforts to aid communities affected by tornadoes that hit Kentucky in December 2021

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Environment

Creating the First Net Plastic Neutral Contact Lens

CooperVision has a strong track record of sustainable manufacturing and operations, which now includes net plastic neutral Clariti® 1 Day contact lenses.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Walmart and Plenty Partner To Lead the Future of Fresh Produce

Vertical farming supplements traditional farming to help increase food supply & alleviate current food system challenges in a sustainable way. Walmart’s investment is the latest step in its commitment to increase access to high-quality, fresh produce

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Education

Opening Doors to Stem for the Next Generation

Watching a robotic-assisted surgery live on their computer screens was clearly not a typical day in class for these approximately 150 New Jersey middle school students.

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