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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

2020 Subaru Share the Love® Event Reaches $26.2 Million in Charitable Donations

Mar 18, 2021 9:30 AM ET

Subaru of America, Inc. today announced its donation of more than $20.6 million to national and local charities resulting from the 2020 Subaru Share the Love® Event. When combined with participating Subaru retailer donations, the total donation climbed to $26.2 million in 2020.

Environment

Black Forest Snacks Announces a Series of Purpose-Led Commitments Focused on Real Action

Mar 18, 2021 9:05 AM ET

In celebration of International Day of Forests on March 21, Black Forest, a candy and snack brand inspired by real forests, announces its purpose commitment to become a sustainable brand.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

New Training on Waste Impact Reporting

Mar 18, 2021 9:00 AM ET

Sustainability and waste management professionals have a new opportunity to deepen their understanding of waste reporting, following the launch of a training course on how to get the most out of the GRI Waste Standard.

Environment

Oceans 2050 Receives Grant From WWF, With Support From Bezos Earth Fund, for Global Effort to Quantify Seaweed Carbon Sequestration

Mar 18, 2021 9:00 AM ET

Oceans 2050 Receives Grant From WWF, with support from Bezos Earth Fund for Global Effort to Quantify Seaweed Carbon Sequestration - Groundbreaking Global Study Will Deliver Evidence and Methodology to Validate and Monetize the Carbon Sequestration Impact of Ocean Farming

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

How Booz Allen's Pacific Rim Employees Are Making the World a Safer Place

Mar 18, 2021 9:00 AM ET

From Alaska to Guam, Hawaii to Japan, and South Korea, Booz Allen’s Pacific Rim team works on projects that affect lives, businesses, and governments: efforts that include streamlining disaster relief, strengthening national security, and establishing infrastructure.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KeyBank to Provide $13M in Financing for Mixed-Use Development in Cleveland

Mar 18, 2021 9:00 AM ET

KeyBank has put together $13 million in financing for NRP Group's affordable housing development on the campus of MetroHealth in the Clark-Fulton neighborhood of Cleveland.

Research, Reports & Publications

Teck Celebrates 20 Years of Sustainability Reporting

Mar 18, 2021 9:00 AM ET

Teck Resources Limited (TSX: TECK.A and TECK.B, NYSE: TECK) ("Teck”) announced today the release of its 20th annual Sustainability Report.

Events, Media & Communications

Closing the Gap: Removing Barriers to Create More Affordable Housing.

Mar 18, 2021 9:00 AM ET

As the U.S. inches closer toward herd immunity and the transmission rate of the coronavirus slows, millions of Americans remain behind on rent and are struggling to stay afloat.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Employee Relief Funds Are Just As Necessary Now As They Were One Year Ago at the Height of the Coronavirus Pandemic

Mar 17, 2021 6:50 PM ET

We recently released a guide and video recording to help employers start, expand, or outsource their employee assistance fund programs. And it’s free—download it here.

Events, Media & Communications

How to Host Successful Employee Volunteer Events Despite the Pandemic

Mar 17, 2021 6:20 PM ET

Employees still want to support their local communities through volunteerism, and yet, ever-changing public health protocols have forced many of these opportunities online which are difficult for large groups to navigate.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

ON Semiconductor Affirms Commitment to Climate Change Action and Transparency

Mar 17, 2021 6:15 PM ET

ON Semiconductor Corporation (Nasdaq: ON) announced today that it has posted its 2020 Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) results specific to the semiconductor industry on its social responsibility webpage.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Truist Receives Spirit of North Carolina Award from United Way of North Carolina

Mar 17, 2021 5:15 PM ET

Truist is honored to receive the Spirit of North Carolina Award from United Way of North Carolina for supporting the work of United Way of Central Carolinas across the Charlotte region in serving the community in extraordinary ways.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Celebrates Connecting 5 Million Children to Gardening and Outdoor Play Through Its GroMoreGood Initiative

Mar 17, 2021 4:50 PM ET

As families across America begin to recover from one of our nation’s most difficult years, The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company aims to bring the power of gardening and time outdoors to more children

Innovation & Technology

Enbridge Innovation in Action: Efficiency Highlights

Mar 17, 2021 3:00 PM ET

At Enbridge, we deliver the energy people need safely and reliably. We also strive to deliver it in the most efficient way possible, reducing the energy demands of delivery and the environmental impacts of operations.

Health & Healthcare

Alkermes: How Substance Use Disorder Changes the Brain

Mar 17, 2021 2:40 PM ET

Substance Use Disorder is associated with changes in the brain that can occur with repeated use of alcohol or drugs.

Events, Media & Communications

Organizations in the Region Will Be Able to Learn About Alternatives for Innovation, Growth, and Sustainability at La Red Grand Summit

Mar 17, 2021 2:30 PM ET

La Red de Innovación e impacto (La Red) will hold its annual meeting entitled: “Gran Summit: Reinventándose con Innovación e Impacto” [Grand Summit: Reimagining with Innovation and Impact].

Events, Media & Communications

Organizaciones de la región podrán conocer oportunidades para innovar, crecer y ser sostenibles durante encuentro virtual La Red Gran Summit

Mar 17, 2021 2:30 PM ET

La Red de Innovación e impacto llevará a cabo su encuentro anual denominado: “Grand Summit: Reinventándose con Innovación e Impacto”.

Events, Media & Communications

WSP USA Corporate Resilience Leader Joins RNPN Resilience Exchange Panel

Mar 17, 2021 2:25 PM ET

On March 24, Emily Wasley, corporate climate resilience practice leader at WSP USA, will join a panel of experts for the upcoming Resilience Exchange session to discuss the topic, Impact Investing for Resilience.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

A Hershey Food Scientist on Being a Foodie, Creating Candy and on Representation in the Food Industry

Mar 17, 2021 2:15 PM ET

I have always been fascinated by food. Smells, textures, and of course, tastes. I would consider myself a lifelong foodie! My relationship with food changed after reading the acclaimed novel “Fast Food Nation” for AP English in high school.

Diversity & Inclusion

Take Action for Equality

Mar 17, 2021 1:30 PM ET

NortonLifeLock is celebrating Women’s History Month by volunteering with organizations that support women throughout the month, inspiring action to promote change.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Nonprofit Partner Spotlight: Atlanta Habitat for Humanity

Mar 17, 2021 1:30 PM ET

The Home Depot Foundation is shining a light on organizations and leaders they work with who are creating more equitable futures for those in underserved communities.

Energy

Vistra's Dynegy Selected to Power Chicago's McCormick Place With Renewable Energy

Mar 17, 2021 1:15 PM ET

Vistra's Dynegy today announced that it has entered into a three-year partnership with Chicago’s Metropolitan Pier and Exposition Authority to provide 100% renewable electricity to McCormick Place, the premier convention facility in North America.

Diversity & Inclusion

Promoting Patent Diversity

Mar 17, 2021 1:05 PM ET

As part of our efforts to grow the innovation economy, we’re creating a pipeline of diverse inventors and patent holders.

Innovation & Technology

Goodyear and TNO to Demonstrate an Intelligent Brake System

Mar 17, 2021 12:45 PM ET

Education

MilliporeSigma Partnership Spotlight: Swiss Science Center Technorama

Mar 17, 2021 12:30 PM ET

MilliporeSigma sat down with Roy Schedler, head of marketing and partnership at Swiss Science Center Technorama, to highlight how Technorama is helping visitors of all ages and backgrounds become familiar with natural phenomena.