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Direct Relief CEO Byron Scott (left) receives the Seoul Peace Prize from Jaeho Yeom, Chairman of the Seoul Peace Prize Cultural Foundation, at an awards ceremony in Seoul on April 28, 2025.

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Direct Relief Accepts 2025 Seoul Peace Prize for Global Humanitarian Impact

Direct Relief today formally accepted the 2025 Seoul Peace Prize, one of the world’s most distinguished honors for humanitarian achievement, in recognition of the organization’s unwavering commitment to aiding people affected by poverty, disasters, and conflict.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Two Months Without Aid

Action Against Hunger

Events, Media & Communications

AB, EMIA and Societe Generale Host the Impact and Blended Finance Conference

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Innovation & Technology

Ready for Anything: T‑Mobile Strengthens Powerful Technology Arsenal for Hurricane and Wildfire Seasons

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Baker Tilly’s Insights on the Top 7 Factors To Consider When Outsourcing HR and Payroll Services

When considering outsourcing your human resources (HR) and payroll functions for your growing business or organization, there are several key factors you should evaluate to ensure you make the best decision for your company. Here are the top seven factors to consider:

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Buffalo Named KeyBank’s “Market of the Year” for 2024

KeyBank’s Buffalo market has been named the bank’s 2024 Market of the Year. This award recognizes the service teammates provide to clients and acknowledges the Buffalo market as the top performer among the 27 markets in the company’s footprint.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Whole Foods Market Foundation Announces $230,000 To Fund Projects Focused on Innovative Savings Methods

Whole Foods Market Foundation, in partnership with the Kasperick Foundation, is excited to approve $230,000 in funding across five projects that promote and broaden access to innovative savings mechanisms through their High Impact Program.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Eaton Named One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® for the 14th Time by the Ethisphere Institute

Intelligent power management company Eaton (NYSE:ETN) has again received the 2025 World’s Most Ethical Companies® recognition by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Ethisphere Names FedEx as One of the 2025 World’s Most Ethical Companies®

FedEx Corporation (NYSE: FDX) has received the 2025 World’s Most Ethical Companies® recognition by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Farming for the Future

Ernest Bikorimana Desire fled his home in Burundi due to civil unrest, trekking miles on foot across the Tanzania border. Arriving in Uganda in 2017, he was only able to afford to eat one meal a day. After hopping from one refugee settlement to another, he eventually set down...

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Events, Media & Communications

Case IH and New Holland Present at Expodireto 2025

CNH brand, New Holland, together with its dealer network, will present the T6.140 Electro Command tractor with electronic engine at the 25th edition of Expodireto Cotrijal.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Ethisphere Names International Paper as One of the 2025 World’s Most Ethical Companies® for the 19th Time

International Paper, a Memphis-based sustainable packaging solutions company, has received the 2025 World's Most Ethical Companies® recognition by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Medtronic Named One of the 2025 World’s Most Ethical Companies for the Third Time by Ethisphere

Medtronic has been recognized three times and is one of only three honorees in the ‘Healthcare Products’ industry.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Ethisphere Names Southwire One of the 2025 World’s Most Ethical Companies® for the Second Consecutive Year

Southwire, North America’s leading wire and cable company, has received the 2025 World’s Most Ethical Companies® recognition by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices.

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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Innovating the Future of Plastic Recycling and Sustainability

Join me as I explore the innovative solutions and groundbreaking initiatives that are shaping the future of plastic recycling.

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Education

International Women's Day 2025: Leveraging Our Stories for Purpose-Driven Impact

Now more than ever, Impact Communicators hold the power to use their voice for purpose. We might know how to do this for our brands, but what about leveraging our personal stories? Join us this Thursday, March 13, at 9 am PT //12 pm ET.

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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Driving Circularity: How Lenovo Is Advancing Recycling and Circular Economy Goals for a Sustainable Future

With a vision for a net-zero future, Lenovo knows the transition to a circular economy is critical. Collaboration and credibility are important to Lenovo during its net-zero journey and advancing a circular economy.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Meet the Winners of the 2024 Purple Totes People’s Choice Award

Thank you to everyone who participated in the Purple Totes Grant Contest. More than 2,500 team members collected and donated over 3,000 totes to nonprofits around the world. Now it is time to meet the winners of this year’s contest and learn about the nonprofits they supported.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Fifth Third Recognized as One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere for the Sixth Year

Fifth Third (NASDAQ: FITB) is proud to announce it has been named for the sixth time as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Northern Trust Recognizes the Extraordinary Financial Strides Made by Women

In celebration of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day 2025, themed Accelerate Action, we are honored to recognize the extraordinary financial strides women have made over the last half-century.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Principal® Named One of the 2025 World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere

Principal Financial Group® has been recognized as one of the 2025 World’s Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Aflac Is a World’s Most Ethical Company for 19th Year in a Row

Aflac was once again named by Ethisphere as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies, marking 2025 as the 19th consecutive year on this esteemed list. This year, 136 honorees were recognized in 19 countries and 44 industries.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Ray C. Anderson Foundation to Sunset by the End of 2030

The Ray C. Anderson Foundation will sunset by the end of 2030.

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Education

Discovery Education Offers Free Guide to Improving Career Readiness

Discovery Education, the creator of essential K-12 solutions used in classrooms around the world, today announced the availability of its latest free guide for educators.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

AllianceBernstein: Outcome Bonds: Seeing the Wood for the Trees on Greenwashing Risk

Measuring the effectiveness of ESG-labeled bonds can be a challenge, particularly with “outcome bonds,” which have specific environmental or social goals but lack standardized assessment criteria.

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Innovation & Technology

Baker Tilly Case Study: Supporting Strategic Growth for a Property and Casualty Insurer

Discover how a property and casualty insurer drove growth by enhancing technology, leadership and data governance for scalable transformation.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Logitech Joins Prestigious CDP Climate A List

Logitech is proud to announce it has been recognized on the prestigious CDP Climate A List for the first time, marking a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing commitment to climate action.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Mastercard: From Gen Z to Gen E: The rise of Generation Entrepreneur

Entrepreneurial spirit is high among women in Europe – particularly younger generations – in a bid to pursue their dreams, gain financial independence, improve work-life flexibility, and make a difference in the world.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

Chemours Joins University of Kansas-Led Collaborative the Environmentally Applied Refrigerant Technology Hub (EARTH) To Advance Sustainable Cooling Technologies

Chemistry plays a pivotal role in enabling our daily lives and global commerce.

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