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Remembering 'Black Wall Street'

Diversity & Inclusion

Many have recently become aware that this year’s Memorial Day weekend also marks the centennial of a historic attack on U.S. soil. African American lives, homes, and businesses were destroyed in sweeping acts of violence during a 16-hour period in Tulsa, Oklahoma, now known as the “Tulsa Race Massacre,” “Tulsa Race Riot of 1921,” or the destruction of “Black Wall Street.”

Yum! Brands and the University of Louisville Announce First-of-its-Kind Education and Research Center to Unlock Opportunities in Franchising for Underrepresented People of Color and Women

Diversity & Inclusion

The Center is part of Yum! Brands’ Unlocking Opportunity Initiative, in which the Company committed $100 million over 5 years to promote equity and inclusion, education and entrepreneurship for employees, frontline restaurant teams and communities.

Progressing on Our Valuing Nature Journey

Research, Reports & Publications

In 2011, The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and Dow began a journey to demonstrate that integrating the value of nature into business decisions can lead to better business and conservation outcomes.

Investments in Privacy and Security Innovation

Innovation & Technology

Today’s cyber attacks are ever-evolving, so we must make investments to stay ahead. These investments include enhancements to the foundational security of our solutions, adding layers of security that help protect against counterfeit and unauthorized versions of hardware and software.

Save Energy and Improve Performance

Energy

“Did I remember to adjust the air conditioning before I left?” Most of us have asked ourselves this question at some point. But at more than 1,500 FedEx Office stores, it’s a thing of the past.

Duke Energy Begins Construction on 22.6-megawatt Cabarrus County, N.C., Solar Project

Energy

Expanding its rapidly growing clean-energy portfolio, Duke Energy has begun construction on the 22.6-MW Speedway Solar power plant in Cabarrus County. The project will be owned and operated by Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions, a new commercial brand that includes Duke Energy Renewables.

Business Collaboration to Protect Our Planet Has Never Been More Critical

Environment

Our unique and precious world is on the brink of profound change. Our actions today are not just impacting the wellbeing of people, communities and our planet now: they are determining whether future generations will thrive — even survive.

Carbon Neutral by 2035

Environment

Comcast has made the commitment to be carbon neutral by 2035 by sourcing renewable and clean energy, improving energy efficiency, and measuring and reporting on Scope 1 and 2 emissions annually.

Half of Investors Struggle to Trust ESG Reports

Research, Reports & Publications

Investors noted a demand for ESG data they can trust, with 64% noting that they currently find it challenging to judge whether a company is doing the right thing and when asked if they found it difficult to trust what companies are disclosing...

Tetra Pak's Optimal Integrated Solution Helps Cut Water Usage and Carbon Emissions for the Dairy Sector

Responsible Production & Consumption

On World Milk Day, Tetra Pak is showcasing its new UHT 2.0 heating portfolio and Tetra Pak® E3/Speed Hyper packaging equipment in support of this year’s theme of sustainability and Dairy’s commitment to innovation to reduce environmental footprint.

Team Depot Prepares for Hurricane Season by Packaging Relief Kits

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Preparing for a disaster can involve many things. Gathering drinking water, securing generators for electricity or simply writing down the address of a designated community shelter are all good steps to take.

Beyond Investments: Seeking Real Change in Diverse Venture Capital Funding

Diversity & Inclusion

Last year, investors increased funding for minority founders. But are they making a difference?

Three Franklin Templeton's Leaders Among Barron's 100 Most Influential Women in US Finance

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Three senior Franklin Templeton leaders—CEO and President Jenny Johnson; Sonal Desai, CIO, Franklin Templeton Fixed Income; and Margaret Vitrano,

New NRG Dewey Prairie Garden Will Provide Fresh Produce to Tackle Food Insecurity

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Texan by Nature, a conservation nonprofit organization, is joining forces with NRG Energy, a Houston-based energy company, to build the NRG Dewey Prairie Garden, a 10-acre farm located on a fully reclaimed area of the company’s lignite mine.

Why Pets Could Be a Long-Tail Investment Trend

Research, Reports & Publications

The $100 billion pet industry is poised to nearly triple to $275 billion by 2030 thanks to a surge in new owners, favorable demographics and increased per-pet spending.

Innovation and Sustainability

Innovation & Technology

Innovation and sustainability are core to Stanley Black & Decker's future and intertwined in our culture.

1 Trillion Gallons of Water Being Recycled Using Xylem Technology

Research, Reports & Publications

Xylem is helping its customers re-use more than one trillion gallons of water, according to its 2020 Sustainability Report, Solving Water for a Resilient World, released today.

Meet Stacy Cline, GoDaddy's Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability Senior Director

Stacy Cline, Senior Director of Corporate Social Responsibility & Sustainability, drives the strategic direction of social impact efforts, leads CSR processes and initiatives, and develops and implements the company’s sustainability strategy.

Subaru of America Dedicates June to Sharing Hope and Warmth With Those Battling Cancer

Health & Healthcare

Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that it will continue its longtime partnership with The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS) for the sixth consecutive year to send love, hope and warmth to patients battling cancer during Subaru Loves to Care month in June.

Arrow Electronics Unveils SAM Suit - Helps Quadriplegic Former IndyCar Driver Walk Again

Innovation & Technology

After a racing crash left him paralyzed from the shoulders down more than two decades ago, former IndyCar driver Sam Schmidt thought he’d never drive or walk again.

Pro Bono Perspectives S3E11: Julia Turshen, "Simply Julia"

Diversity & Inclusion

Chef, cookbook author (Simply Julia), and activist Julia Turshen appears on the latest episode of Pro Bono Perspectives to talk about representation in the food industry, food insecurity, and how to promote social justice & equity from your kitchen.

Sands Announces Funding to Help the Asian Community Development Council Provide Vital In-Language Social Services

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Continuing our company commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, Sands has announced a $75,000 donation to the Asian Community Development Council (ACDC) for establishment of a language bank and resource hotline to facilitate access to critical social services for the Filipino, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese and Thai communities in Southern Nevada.

How We Help With Hurricane Preparedness; Disaster Relief and Rebuilding Efforts

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Hurricanes are large, spiraling tropical storms that can pack wind speeds of over 150 miles per hour and unleash trillions of gallons of rain. Hurricanes impact our employees, our customers, our operations and our communities. That’s why we spend all year helping customers prepare; why we partner with non-profit organizations to provide support to those directly impacted by storms and how we help rebuild communities.

The Top 4 Actions to Take Regarding PFAS

Environment

Regulations regarding PFAS are increasing and are becoming a hot topic in the media and among the public. In a webinar hosted by Antea Group, PFAS experts discussed what actions to take to get ahead of the changing regulations surrounding PFAS.