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D&I Weekly News Round Up: Neurodiversity, LGBTQ+ and More

Diversity & Inclusion

Today we are talking about ADHD in the workplace, research about anti-racism, a new work-life balance campaign from Heineken, and an advert from J&B celebrating transgender acceptance.

SCE's Pre-Owned EV Rebate Has Nationwide Impact

Energy

One of the provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act- Opens in new window that was just signed into law by President Biden is a $4,000 credit for buyers of pre-owned electric vehicles.

KeyBank Recognizes Martin Luther King Jr. Day With Donation to the King Center for Nonviolent Social Change

Diversity & Inclusion

KeyBank is proud to celebrate the achievements of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr who influenced and shaped our nation and society. Recognitions such as MLK Day help Key underscore its promise in Key’s promise to recognize, understand and celebrate the wide variety of cultural.

The Home Depot Foundation Celebrates 40th Anniversary of Atlanta Habitat for Humanity; Announces $1 Million Grant

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Atlanta Habitat for Humanity transforms communities through neighborhood revitalization, education, innovative development and partnerships. Since its launch in 1983, the nonprofit affordable home developer has served more than 2,400 families.

Two Weeks Left To Submit a Nomination for Sofidel’s Sustainable Hygiene Heroes Contest

There are only two weeks remaining to nominate a hardworking individual of a small business or facility for the 2022-2023 Sustainable Hygiene Heroes awards, hosted by Sofidel, a leading global provider of paper for hygienic and domestic use.

Supporting Smallholder Farmers on the Way to a More Sustainable Palm Oil Supply Chain

Responsible Production & Consumption

Henkel, a global leader in consumer goods and adhesive technologies, and the nonprofit Solidaridad have worked together for almost a decade to scale up sustainable palm oil production and help smallholder farmers improve and diversify their incomes.

LA Kings Blake Bolden Honored by YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles With 2023 Human Dignity Award at 52nd Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Brotherhood Breakfast

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

LA Kings Blake Bolden honored by YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles with 2023 Human Dignity Award at 52nd Annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Brotherhood Breakfast.

Brooks Running, DICK'S Sporting Goods and The DICK'S Foundation Keep Young Athletes on Track

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Supporting young athletes as they chase their athletic dreams is a shared passion for both The DICK’S Sporting Goods Foundation and Brooks Running. We’re proud of our partnership’s support of these young athletes and many others as part of this initiative.

Wells Fargo Launches $20 Million Invest Native Initiative for Native American Communities

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Wells Fargo announces Invest Native, a $20 million commitment to advance economic opportunities in Native American communities in Arizona, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming.

National Grid Provides $500,000 to Western New York Customers in Need Following December’s Historic Blizzard

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

National Grid will contribute $500,000 to support western New York individuals and families who continue to recover from the historic blizzard that gripped the region in late December.

CNH Industrial Adds New Automation and Autonomy Solutions to Ag Tech Portfolio

Innovation & Technology

CNH Industrial debuted its latest automation and autonomy solutions at its Tech Day in Phoenix, Arizona. New Driverless Tillage and Driver Assist Harvest solutions from Raven, and Baler Automation from Case IH and New Holland

Grants Rev Up Commercial Driver Training at North Dakota Tribal Colleges

Education

Access to high-demand career fields is increasing for students at two tribally established colleges in North Dakota

A Letter From the Chief Ethics Officer

What does it mean to work for a better world? At Paychex, it’s something we’ve been doing since we first opened our doors for business in 1971.

Southwire Partners with Spring Health to Provide Mental Health Benefits

As the company seeks to sustain a culture that acknowledges the importance of mental health and wellness, Southwire has announced a partnership with Spring Health, a new Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Entergy Helps Community Partners Protect the Environment Through $1M in Grants

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Entergy is helping 19 local community partners protect the environment by contributing $1 million in shareholder-funded grants through the company’s Environmental Initiatives Fund.

Groundswell Selected for U.S. Department of Energy RACER Grant Funding for Development of Replicable Resilience Hub Model

Renewable Energy

Groundswell, a nonprofit that builds community power through equitable community solar projects, announced its selection to receive a $1 million award from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Solar Energy Technologies Office (SETO) to advance community energy resilience.

Webster Bank: Committed to Making an Impact in the Communities Where We Live & Work

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Because philanthropy is such an important part of what Webster Bank’s Office of Corporate Responsibility oversees, they have launched a Community Investment Strategy, committing $6.5 billion over three years.

FedEx and the Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Summit

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

FedEx supports the Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Summit one of the nation’s largest gatherings of African American business owners in the U.S.

Watch: ConferMED Brings More Equitable Access to Specialty Care with Grant from Quest Diagnostics Foundation

Health & Healthcare

ConferMED, one of the nation’s leading eConsult companies, was recently awarded a grant from the Quest Diagnostics Foundation to address a leading cause of health inequity: lack of access to specialty care.

Report Shows Challenges of 2022 Didn’t Slow Action on Global Issues by Consumer Goods Companies

Research, Reports & Publications

The Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF’s) 2022 annual report demonstrates tangible progress in addressing some of the global challenges facing the industry such as food waste, plastic pollution, deforestation and human rights challenges

Private Foundations in the Foundation Office at Fifth Third Bank Announce More Than $6.5 Million in 2022 Grants

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Nine private family foundations in The Foundation Office at Fifth Third Bank, National Association, announced grants totaling more than $6.5 million in 2022.

Kohler x Undaunted: Polar Explorer Robert Swan Reaches South Pole on Antarctic Expedition

Energy

Robert Swan, OBE, arrived safely at Geographic South Pole on Jan. 10, 2023, successfully completing his 2023 Undaunted Expedition across the Antarctic landmass to the Geographic South Pole relying solely on renewable energy sources sponsored by Kohler.

How ESG Strategy Creates an Advantage for Startups

ESG

A powerful differentiator for startups is earning an ESG rating. This rating assesses an organization’s environmental, social, and governance performance. Achieving this rating does take some effort on the part of the business, but in the end, the effort pays dividends.

Which Is More Sustainable: Stainless Steel or Single-Use Systems?

Responsible Production & Consumption

When comparing the sustainability of stainless steel and single-use equipment for pharma manufacturing, it’s important to perform a comprehensive evaluation, which is most effective at the design’s onset.