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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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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

SkysTheLimit.org Announces Release of Full Season 1 of “The First Buck” Podcast: Inspiring Entrepreneurs and Leaders To Reach Their Full Potential

Sky's the Limit announces the release of the full first season of "The First Buck" podcast. Hosted by Sky’s the Limit Co-Founder, Nic Cary, this podcast aims to ignite the entrepreneurial spirit and equip business leaders to reach their potential.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Case IH Farmall Tractor Parade Gets Global Recognition

Case IH, a brand of CNH Industrial, recently lead the way in earning Inverell a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title with the 100 years of Farmall tractor parade.

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Education

Acer Empowers Young Computer Scientists at the International Olympiad in Informatics 2023

Acer Inc. announced it is powering the 35th IOI in Hungary by providing PC solutions for all the contestants and onsite staff, supporting young talents at the science contest that aims to foster more innovation and ideas for the future in informatics and IT.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Alkermes Announces Recipients of 2023 Alkermes Inspiration Grants® Program

Alkermes plc (Nasdaq: ALKS) today announced the recipients of the 2023 Alkermes Inspiration Grants® program. Grants were awarded to 11 nonprofit organizations working to address the needs of people living with addiction, serious mental illness or cancer.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

5 Steps To Successfully Navigate Big Pharma’s New Supply Chain Emissions and Climate Reporting Requirements

Big Pharma manufacturers have joined with the World Health Organization (WHO) in a strategic effort to decarbonize the healthcare sector and move it toward net zero. New mandates are requiring cabon emissions reporting and additional commitments from their supply chains.

Events, Media & Communications

Unleashing the Network Performance Excellence: Inspiring Stories From 5G Pacesetters

What makes a network the best? Have you got the answer? Register for the Imagine Live Business Lounge series and get ahead!

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Las Vegas Sands Welcomes the LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada Into the Sands Cares Accelerator

Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) announced that The LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada (The Center) has joined Sands Cares Accelerator, a three-year membership program aimed at advancing nonprofits to deliver greater community impact.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Aramark Hits New Milestones and Sets New Targets To Help People and the Planet

Be Well. Do Well.—Aramark’s Environmental, Social, Governance (ESG) platform—encompasses the company’s focus on and commitment to helping people and the planet.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Texas Capital Helps Unveil “The Cloud Kitchen” in South Dallas

On August 25, Texas Capital was proud to assist in the ribbon cutting and unveiling of The Cloud Kitchen, a project three years in the making.

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Green Infrastructure

Will Carbon Removal and Green Hydrogen Transform the US Net-Zero Economy?

North America is home to the largest rise in planned hydrogen projects globally which is forecast to increase due to demand and progression in the industry.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KFC Foundation Funds $1 Million in Community Projects

The KFC Foundation is awarding $1 million in grants to 100 community-based non-profit organizations to make a project on their wish list come true.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Albertsons Companies' Intermountain Division Establishes Food Pantry

Albertsons Companies' Intermountain Division recently teamed up with Kellogg's to establish a food pantry at Capital High School in Boise, ID.

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Environment

Waste Not: How One Massachusetts Company is Recycling Food Waste and Manure Into Renewable Energy

By combining cow manure with inedible food waste, we create renewable energy and mitigate GHG emissions.

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Environment

A Guide to Internal Carbon Pricing

Setting an internal carbon pricing strategy is one tool that is helping many companies in their decarbonization journey. 

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Changing the World One Beer at a Time

Social impact isn’t just the purview of big business. Sometimes enthusiastic customers can lead to significant changes. Learn more about the inspiring model from Beer Kulture, a nonprofit working with breweries to foster inclusive hiring practices and close the equity gap.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Comcast RISE Reaches New Program Milestone of Supporting 13,500 Small Businesses Nationwide

Comcast announced 500 additional small business recipients that will receive comprehensive grant packages that include business consultation services, educational resources, a $5,000 monetary grant, creative production, media schedule, and a technology makeover.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Cummins Reports Progress on Key ESG Goals in 20th Annual Sustainability Progress Report

Cummins Inc. has posted its 20th annual Sustainability Progress Report, disclosing reductions in greenhouse gases (GHGs) and water consumption while establishing the foundation for progress on other 2030 environmental goals.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Pride and Dedication: Meet Daniel Shafer

What’s your story? Tell us a little bit about yourself and what you do here at GoDaddy. My name is Daniel Shafer and I am currently residing in Boise, Idaho. I have a strong passion for computers, and I am also a single dad to a sixteen year old, daughter.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Clarion Partners Becomes a Signatory of the CFA Institute Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Code

Clarion Partners is proud to announce we have committed to the voluntary CFA Institute Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Code for Investment Professionals in the United States and Canada (“DEI Code”).

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Diversity & Inclusion

After Oscars Triumph, Asian American Viewers Look to Advertisers and Media Companies for More Representation

After the triumph of Everything Everywhere All At Once at the Oscars this year, many people from the Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) community were left feeling incredibly proud of that historic night.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Cintas Named to Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces 2023

Cintas Corporation has been recognized as one of Newsweek’s America’s Greatest Workplaces 2023.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Making an Impact One Recess at a Time

On a chilly spring day at the state capitol in Minneapolis, U.S. Bank executive vice president of consumer lending products, Werner Loots, helped local lawmakers and government officials rediscover the joy of recess.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Discovery Education Supports Students and Educators With Free Financial Literacy Resources During College Savings Month and Beyond

During September’s College Savings Month, Discovery Education is supporting students by providing free digital resources to promote financial literacy and planning.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

ESG Trendsetters: Orbia

In this episode of ESG Trendsetters, we highlight Orbia, a purpose-driven company, working to deliver sustainable growth and returns to shareholders and sustained value to customers.

Events, Media & Communications

Why It’s Better To Speak Up About Sustainability Achievements

There is a new trend where companies are afraid to announce their sustainability achievements due to risks of accidentally greenwashing, lawsuits or harm to their brands.

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    This annual event hosted by the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth will explore how we can build strong growth and economic opportunity for all...

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