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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

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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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Research, Reports & Publications

SAIC Publishes Fourth Annual Corporate Responsibility Report

Science Applications International Corp. (NYSE: SAIC) today published its fourth annual Corporate Responsibility Report, highlighting the company’s ongoing commitment and continued evolution of its programs to improve the world, communities and people’s lives.

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Yum China Inaugurates China’s First 100% Renewable Energy Cold Chain Logistics Center

Yum China Holdings, Inc. has unveiled a landmark accomplishment in its efforts to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. As of July 2023, its company-owned logistics center in Nanning, Guangxi province is completely powered by renewable energy.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

AB: Energy Addiction: AI’s Next Big Challenge

There’s a big buzz around artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential to change the world. But much less has been said about its energy footprint.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

Fifth Third Bank Certifies 25 Graduates of Its Empowering Community Leaders Program

Fifth Third congratulates the 25 community leaders who have completed the Bank’s 18-month Empowering Community Leaders career development growth program.

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Environment

On National Wildlife Day, IP Celebrates Ongoing Support for Endangered Species Through Sustainable Forestry With NFWF’s Forestland Stewards Partnership

Every day International Paper (IP) along with their longtime partner National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF), take strides toward enhancing wildlife's precious habitats by supporting on-the-ground partners that help landowners manage their forests sustainably.

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Innovation & Technology

Experience Corporate Climate Action Like Never Before: Unveiling the Game-Changing New Software Designed by eevie

eevie, the leading app technology company for Employee Climate Engagement, announces the launch of its game-changing new version, designed to empower employees in mid-to-large-sized companies to drive impactful climate action.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

CNH Industrial Excels in Sustainable Mobility

CNH Industrial is committed to improving how its employees get to work by encouraging the use of public transport and eco-friendly travel options. With the company’s recent release of their 2022 Sustainability Report, this commitment is demonstrated in various areas.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Home Depot Foundation Commits Up to $250,000 To Support Communities Impacted by Hurricane Idalia

The Home Depot Foundation is committing up to $250,000 to support immediate disaster relief and long-term recovery efforts in communities impacted by Hurricane Idalia. This new disaster response grant takes the Foundation’s disaster commitment to nearly $6 million this year.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Partnership With FedEx Provides Valuable Service on Multiple Fronts Across the Country

In the second quarter of 2023, FedEx’s mobile feeding units proved vital in The Salvation Army’s efforts to serve their communities.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Bread Financial 2022 ESG Report: A Message from Head of Sustainability, Dana Beckman

I’m pleased to share Bread Financial’s 2022 ESG report, which highlights our accomplishments in advancing our ESG strategy and driving responsibility and accountability throughout our organization.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Columbus Zoo and Fifth Third Bank Unveil Name of First Hatchling of 2023

Fifth Third Bank teamed up with the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium to name their first hatchling of 2023 and to provide a chance for the winning name recipient to start their own nest egg.

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Education

Decoding the Sustainability Reporting Landscape

Sustainability reporting is here to stay. Organizations of all shapes and sizes are under increasing pressure to be open and transparent about the impact they have on the people and places around them. It’s a vital component of any organization’s ongoing success.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

GRI North America Enabling Next Generation Sustainability Leaders

The North America region for GRI has been piloting a program that would ultimately enable a large number of students in the Sustainability field to graduate with GRI Professional Certification credentials at a substantially reduced cost.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Summer 2023 Venture Forward Microbusiness Report

The Venture Forward Report is published annually. It offers a deep dive into the latest trends of online microbusinesses, their outsized impact, and hotspots of growth by city.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Path to Peace

The Regions Foundation has worked alongside PeopleFund for several years to help small businesses succeed.

Diversity & Inclusion

Yum China “Angel Restaurant” Concept Champions Inclusivity

As the largest restaurant company in China, Yum China is committed to upholding 'People First' as one of the Company's core values and places a high priority on fulfilling the needs of the key stakeholders in the ecosystem.

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Environment

Rayonier 2022 Sustainability Report: Sustainable Forest Management

Rayonier first commenced a plantation forestry program in the late 1940s, marking the beginning of our perpetual cycle of planting, harvesting, and replanting our forests.

Sustainable Development Goals

Climate Week, Courage, and Corporate Sustainability

With Climate Week NYC around the corner, there’s no better time to reconnect with Paul Dickinson, Climate Week co-founder, Workiva ESG advisor, and the founder and chair of CDP. Paul joins host Mandi McReynolds to kick off a four-week series exploring Climate Week.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KeyBank Surpasses $1 Million Funded in Home Buyer Credits

Today, KeyBank announced that it has funded more than $1 million in KeyBank Home Buyer Credits since the program’s launch in September 2022, helping 245 clients achieve their dream of homeownership in areas where the program is available.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Georgia-Pacific Donates $100,000 to Corrigan, Texas Volunteer Fire Department

Recently, Georgia-Pacific donated $100,000 to the volunteer fire department in Corrigan. The Corrigan Volunteer Fire Department, which has close to 25 active volunteers and answered more than 150 emergency calls in 2022, has kicked off a capital campaign.

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Energy

Duke Energy Florida Provides Free Energy Makeovers for Income-Eligible Residents in DeBary

More than 1,400 income-eligible customers in Volusia County’s DeBary neighborhood will receive a complimentary energy makeover this month for their house, mobile home or apartment as part of Duke Energy’s money-saving Neighborhood Energy Saver program.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

A Former NFL Player Lives His Purpose on and off the Field

There was a time when Will Matthews didn’t want to talk about football. This was long after he first fell in love with the game—its physicality, the way it gave him an outlet for his emotions.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Beyond the Paycheck

Just in time for Labor Day, Points of Light shares its in-depth review of how employment and wages affect the generations and how you and your company can make a difference by leveraging data to drive decisions.

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Environment

Sustainable Apparel Coalition Hosts Manufacturer Forum in Shenzhen

After a four-year hiatus, the Sustainable Apparel Coalition returned to hosting in-person Manufacturer Forums with the “Catalyst for Change” event in Shenzhen, China.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Medtronic Foundation: 3 Ways To Transform Corporate Volunteering

The Medtronic Foundation and the Global Inclusion, Diversity and Equity team worked with employee social impact firm Realized Worth to build a toolkit for how to engage responsibly in the community.

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