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Energy | AllianceBernstein

AllianceBernstein: Power Play: How To Invest Smarter in the Race for Electrification

Abundant low-cost energy is foundational for President Trump’s program. Yet, while his initiatives to fast-track oil and gas development have grabbed the headlines, they’re only a part of the energy picture.

Environment

Supporting Local Wetlands in Partnership With the Nature Conservancy

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Events, Media & Communications

Reporting on Nature-Related Risks Gaining Traction

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Innovation & Technology

Keysight Joins Forces With the EU To Drive Innovation in 6G

Keysight Technologies

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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

DP World Delivers New Railcars, Advancing Dominican Republic’s Subway Expansion

DP World, a global leader in logistics and supply chain solutions, has successfully delivered three new railcars for the Santo Domingo Metro expansion, reinforcing its position as a key logistics partner in the Dominican Republic’s infrastructure transformation.

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Energy

SoCalGas Announces First Renewable Natural Gas Contract Approved Under California Program

SoCalGas just inked a groundbreaking deal with Organic Energy Solutions to turn San Bernardino’s organic waste into renewable natural gas — marking the first contract approved under California’s historic renewable gas standard, SB 1440.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Elanco BEYOND Awards Recognize Exceptional Volunteer Efforts

As a purpose-driven organization, Elanco employees are focused on its customers and ensuring their work adds value to society, showcasing their commitment to improve the health of animals, people, and the planet.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Celebrating Black History Month: Sysco Teams Across the Nation Honor Black Excellence in Food and Hospitality

Throughout Black History Month, our teams embraced the spirit of the month with shared meals, storytelling, and meaningful conversations about Black excellence in food, hospitality, and beyond.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

ASU and GoDaddy launch Student-Athlete Venture Studio

In a groundbreaking initiative aimed at empowering college athletes beyond their playing careers, Arizona State University and GoDaddy teamed up to launch the first-of-its-kind Student-Athlete Venture Studio.

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Energy

Kimberly-Clark Announces First Tissue Manufacturing Site on Path to 100% Renewable Energy

Kimberly-Clark (K-C), one of the world's leading manufacturers of personal care and hygiene products, has announced that its manufacturing site in Koblenz, Germany has become the company’s first tissue manufacturing facility globally with a pathway to transition its operations

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Social Impact & Volunteering

Otis Supports Special Olympics World Winter Games 2025

More than 40 Otis volunteers from Italy and around Europe recently supported athletes at the Special Olympics World Winter Games, assisting athletes at competition sites and coordinating award ceremonies.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

How T-Mobile is Changing Small Towns with $16,000,000 in Grants

On March 20, 2025, T-Mobile announced the latest recipients of its Hometown Grants! 375 communities across 48 states and Puerto Rico are now receiving funding and support to power local projects focused on connection and innovation.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Aflac Helps Wishes Take Flight for Columbia Boy

Everyone knows dreams come from the heart, and a 3-year-old Columbia boy recently experienced his dream coming true with a little help, and a big heart, from Make-A-Wish South Carolina and Aflac.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

WK Kellogg Co Proudly Supports the Dan Gillespie Soil Health Fund

WK Kellogg Co is proud to support the Dan Gillespie Soil Health Fund, honoring Dan's legacy in no-till farming. Aligned with our Feeding Happiness™ sustainable business strategy, the fund advances soil health and regenerative agriculture, creating a more sustainable future.

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Events, Media & Communications

Veolia's Robert Brown Discusses Triple Net Zero Industry Progress Report at GreenBiz 2025

The Trellis Group recently featured Robert Brown and our second annual Triple Net Zero Industry Progress Report as part of GreenBiz25.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Empowered To Lead: How Pizza Hut’s LeadHERship Initiative Helped Tshegofatso Rakwena Thrive

We caught up with Tshegofatso Rakwena to hear her thoughts on the Pizza Hut LeadHERship initiative.

Environment

Trane Technologies Becomes First in Industry To Support the MEP 2040 Challenge

Trane Technologies today announced it is an official supporting organization of the MEP 2040 Challenge, becoming the first company in its industry to endorse the challenge.

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Events, Media & Communications

Taking Local Action on the Ides of March

The Latin-derived word “ides” refers to the midpoint of a month. The Ides of March – March 15 – is famous for an act of rebellion on that day in 44 BC when a group of senators assassinated the Roman dictator Julius Caesar.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Ukraine: Supporting Women in Their Economic Activity

Success stories of women-led businesses rebuilding the local economy in their conflict-affected area by providing essential goods and services. Maria, Iryna, Victoria, and Olena are among the 45 women who have received training and subsidies to develop their businesses.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Baker Tilly’s Insights on Dealership Succession Planning

Factors such as the aging demographic of dealership owners and impending changes in tax laws put the automotive retail industry on the brink of significant transitions.

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Environment

Arbor Day Foundation Helping To Address Tree Loss in American Southeast

The Arbor Day Foundation is replanting lost forestland in the American Southeast to help address a range of threats to the landscape, including pest outbreaks.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

How CNH’s Precision Technology Is Helping Farmers Tackle Water Scarcity

Following World Water Day on March 22, CNH brands - Case IH and New Holland - continue to lead the way in breaking new ground in precision agriculture.

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Education

Marathon Petroleum Helps Aspiring Engineers Get Into the Flow in El Paso

The Ysleta Independent School District (YISD) in El Paso, Texas, is providing new learning experiences outside the classroom to build upon career-oriented programs for high school students.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Driving Circularity and Innovation: Tapestry’s Commitment to Sustainable Product Design for 2025 and Beyond

At Tapestry, we believe great design and an exceptional customer experience must come first. With this foundation, we then focus on producing quality products through material efficiency, embracing circularity and innovation across our supply chain.

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Innovation & Technology

Cisco Leading the Charge: Delaware State University’s Digital Evolution

Picture a university where the digital landscape is as dynamic as the students it serves—where every classroom is a gateway to global learning and every network is a fortress of security.

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Education

AccountAbility and the Colin Powell School Launch the AccountAbility “S Lab” To Pioneer the Next Generation of Leaders

AccountAbility and the Colin Powell School for Civic and Global Leadership at The City College of New York have announced a new partnership and the establishment of the AccountAbility Sustainability "S Lab".

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Environment

Alabama Power’s Renew Our Rivers Enters 26th Year, Planning for 5,000 Volunteers

The highly anticipated 26th season of Alabama Power's Renew Our Rivers (ROR) cleanups begin Saturday, March 1, at Valley Creek. In 2025, ROR Coordinator Mike Clelland has 28 cleanup events lined up, running through October 31, with additional dates to be announced.

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Environment

Covia’s Roff Plant Earns Wildlife Habitat Council’s Best New Build Award for Innovative Birdhouse Initiative

Last November, Covia’s Roff Plant accepted the Wildlife Habitat Council's challenge to build birdhouses as part of WHC’s Artificial Nesting Structure Challenge.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Building a Resilient Future: Lenovo’s Comprehensive ESG Governance Framework

The oversight of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) programs, and the approach and strategy of Lenovo towards the management of ESG matters was set out in a statement issued by the Board of Directors (the “Board”) and management of Lenovo.

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