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Diversity & Inclusion | Expedia Group

Inclusive Travel Principles for Vacation Rental Hosts

Travel unites people across cultures, fostering a global sense of community. Yet systemic barriers and discriminatory practices continue to tarnish these experiences for many underserved travelers.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Georgia Pacific Donates to Kinzua Bridge Playground

Georgia Pacific Corporation with a plant on Hutchins Road, Mount Jewett, has donated $25,000 to the Kinzua Bridge State Park Foundation for themed-playground equipment at the park.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Points of Light Names UnitedHealth Group Top Community-Minded Company

UnitedHealth Group has been named to The Civic 50 for the 10th consecutive year and honored for the fourth time as the sector leader for health care since the survey began in 2012.

Energy

Taking the Heat out of Energy Storage

The global supply of stationary energy storage systems has expanded dramatically as the number of solar and wind farms increase – but ensuring the safe operation of larger systems is critical to their long-term success.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Net Impact Announces 2020-2021 Chapter of the Year Winners

Net Impact announces the 2020-2021 Chapter of the Year Winners, an award given to one outstanding Chapter in each of the following chapter categories: Undergraduate, Graduate, International Student, Professional, and International Professional.

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Innovation & Technology

How to Set Tech Rules for Your Family

The Smart Talk is a free, fun resource that helps families address privacy, screen time, social media etiquette, app usage, texting and calling, and set tech ground rules together. Watch this short vlog from Kevin Roundy to see The Smart Talk in action.

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Environment

How to Prepare for OHSA's COVID-19 National Emphasis Program

In March, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released their National Emphasis Program (NEP) focused on COVID compliance. So what are NEP's and how can businesses prepare?

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Green Infrastructure

Diode Ventures Announces Financial Close of Its First Greenfield Utility-Scale Solar Photovoltaic Project

To help address growing demand for solar energy generation in the southwestern U.S., Diode Ventures (Diode) announced today that has reached financial close on the Grizzly Ridge Solar Project

Research, Reports & Publications

Invesco 2020 Corporate Social Responsibility Report Highlights Invesco's Commitment to ESG and Diversity & Inclusion

Invesco Ltd. announced today its 2020 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report including its response to the COVID-19 pandemic; efforts to further improve diversity, equity and inclusion; commitment to the environment; and progress with ESG.

Diversity & Inclusion

TCFDW Launches, Addresses Gender Inequity As Climate Risk

Women in Climate Tech (WiCT) today announced the launch of the TCFDW program with the goal to create a toolkit for use by business and government

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Mastercard COVID-19 Global Health Response

To support an equitable recovery, Mastercard has stepped up with nearly $100 million that leverages global philanthropy through the Mastercard Impact Fund; and digital technology, resources, innovative partnerships as well as fundraising programs.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Comcast NBCUniversal Named one of America's Most Community-Minded Companies by Points of Light for the Eighth Consecutive Year

Points of Light, the world’s largest organization dedicated to volunteer service, has named Comcast NBCUniversal to their annual Civic 50 list for the eighth consecutive year.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

KeyBank Named One of the 50 Most Community-Minded Companies In the United States

KeyBank has been named a 2021 honoree of The Civic 50 by Points of Light, the world’s largest organization dedicated to volunteer service.

Innovation & Technology

Spider-inspired Silk Company, Spintex, Awarded $100,000 Ray of Hope Prize

The Biomimicry Institute is proud to announce the 2021 Ray of Hope Prize award recipient: Spintex Engineering. Spintex manufactures biodegradable textile fibers for use in fashion and high-performance material applications.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Home Depot Foundation Invests More Than $1.4 Million to Support Affordable Housing Across Atlanta

The Home Depot Foundation announced it has invested an additional $1.4 million among Atlanta Habitat for Humanity, HouseProud Atlanta and Quest Community Development, in support of affordable housing for veterans and residents in Atlanta.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

Study From Dow, Kemin Industries and Adesco Nutricines Shows Stored Grains With Myco CURB® ES Liquid Reduce Carbon Footprint

A joint life cycle assessment compared drying and aerating stored grains with using Kemin’s solution to treat them

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Diversity & Inclusion

LA Galaxy to Celebrate Juneteenth on Saturday, June 19 During Match vs. Seattle Sounders FC at Dignity Health Sports Park

AEG’s LA Galaxy will celebrate Juneteenth, the American holiday which observes the end of slavery in the United States, this Saturday, June 19 when they host Seattle Sounders FC at Dignity Health Sports Park at 6 p.m. PT live on Spectrum SportsNet.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Sands Partners with The LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada to Expand Health and Wellness Care for LGBTQIA+ and Low-Income Residents

Sands is partnering with The LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada, contributing over $150,000 through Sands Cares to close out phase one of the organization’s campaign to expand the Arlene Cooper Community Health Center in Downtown Las Vegas.

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Environment

Can Wildfires Be Prevented?

Wildfire devastation grows annually as rising global temperatures lead to more frequent and intense fires.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Kingfisher Announces New Planet and Community Responsible Business Commitments

Kingfisher plc, the international home improvement retailer which includes B&Q and Screwfix, has today announced a set of key new responsible business commitments and milestones.

Diversity & Inclusion

Northern Trust Celebrates Pride Month 2021

As part of Northern Trust's Pride Month celebrations, business resource councils hosted a panel discussion of "50 Years of Fabulous," documenting the Imperial Court of San Fransisco.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Cummins Recognized as Global Leader in Environmental Innovation

Cummins has been named one of the world’s top 100 organizations innovating for a better environmental future based on a review of the company’s “Green Patent Portfolio.”

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Entergy Recognized As One of the 50 Most Community-Minded Companies In the United States

Points of Light has named Entergy Corporation a 2021 honoree of the Civic 50 for the sixth consecutive year, recognizing the most community-minded companies of the United States.

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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Plant-Powered Packaging Protects Products and the Planet

HP’s 3D printing technology is enabling an entirely new way to make custom packaging that’s cost-effective, fast, and eco-friendly.

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Diversity & Inclusion

HACR Announces 2021 Cohort of Young Hispanic Corporate Achievers

The Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR) has announced the members of its Young Hispanic Corporate Achievers ™ (YHCA) 2021 cohort.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Evolution of DEI at Deckers Brands

Deckers Brands (NYSE: DECK) today announced the recipients of their annual $500,000 donation to support social and racial justice, along with a comprehensive year in review of their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) corporate initiatives.

Latest Campaigns

  1. AEG's Commitment to Sustainable Operations
    AEG's sustainability initiative, AEG 1EARTH, is designed to reduce our consumption of the planet’s limited resources. Through our comprehensive...

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  3. Going Further Together
    At T. Rowe Price, our collaborative culture and respecting and valuing differences at work allows associates to work with others who share a spirit of...

  4. Human Rights Coalition - Working to End Forced Labour
    The CGF Human Rights Coalition -- Working to End Forced Labour (HRC) is a CEO-led Coalition of Action from The Consumer Goods Forum. As an initiative...

  5. Access
    Genomics should be available to the many, not the few. It has the power to save lives and vastly improve the human condition. As the leader in...

  6. Sustainability
    Leading the logistics sector towards a more sustainable future by investing in innovative green technologies, enhancing operational efficiency, and...

  7. Recognition of our Company
    As the leading sports and live music company in the world, we recognize our responsibility to provide industry leadership and to conduct our business...

  8. Social Progress
    Social engagement has always been an integral part of our sense of responsibility as a company. We care and we act to do our part to improve the...

  9. Restless Innovation
    Our business is never satisfied, constantly seeking out the next opportunity to improve global trade.

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    Cascale shares updates from its Board of Directors who serve as the principal governing body and are responsible for setting the strategic direction...

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  14. Principal Financial Group: Global Inclusion
    Principal is committed to fostering a culture that empowers our employees and demands the best of our leadership by attracting and retaining great...

  15. KeyBank's Commitment to Diversity
    Promoting inclusive environments by employing systemic changes to improve the access of individuals of diverse backgrounds. Learn more about our...