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Launch of the latest Finance Lab with Boys and Girls Clubs of Dorchester.

Education | Webster Bank

Webster Bank Celebrates Opening of Dorchester Finance Lab

In recognition of Financial Literacy Month, Webster Bank, together with Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester, Massachusetts, (BGCD) celebrated the opening of the Webster Bank Finance Lab, a program created to provide local students the skills needed for financial empowerment.
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Health & Healthcare

Baker Tilly’s Healthy Outcomes Podcast: Navigating Healthcare's Regulatory Landscape

On this episode of Healthy Outcomes, Baker Tilly host Mark Ross interviews Celia Van Lenten, Principal with the law firm of Miles & Stockbridge.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KeyBank Hits Another Important Milestone, Surpassing $1 Million in Neighbors First Credits

KeyBank announced that it has funded more than $1 million in KeyBank Neighbors First Credits, helping 200 clients achieve their dream of homeownership in areas where the program is available. This milestone is the latest KeyBank has achieved since launching this program in 2023.

Education

GRI Expands Sustainability Education

The GRI Academy – the world’s leading education portal for sustainability reporting professionals – has broadened its curriculum to reflect the latest trends in the reporting landscape.

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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

EHPEA Applies for SSCI Benchmarking

The Ethiopian Horticulture Producer Exporter Association (EHPEA) is seeking SSCI benchmarking to gain recognition for its Code of Practice for Sustainable Flower Production. This move highlights EHPEA’s commitment to social responsibility and sustainability in line with industry.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Qurate Retail Group Continues To Make Significant Advancements on Global Impact Efforts

Qurate Retail Group’s Global Impact focus seeks to embed inclusion, sustainability, and social responsibility into all aspects of our business.

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Events, Media & Communications

Cascale Participates in Sustainability Events Hosted by TÜV Rheinland in Thailand, Vietnam, and China

Recently, Ringo Yu, manager, Manufacturer Climate Action Program (MCAP) at Cascale, presented information about the program at TÜV Rheinland’s series of sustainability-focused events.

Diversity & Inclusion

‘Wade in the Water: A Journey Into Black Surfing and Aquatic Culture’ Set To Make Waves on Black Experience on Xfinity

Comcast announced the premiere of award–winning documentary, Wade in the Water: A Journey into Black Surfing and Aquatic Culture Set to Make Waves on Black Experience on Xfinity, a film that dismantles the racial barriers of conventional surf culture.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Our People: Diesel Technician Cody Clegg

From police cars to bulldozers, Cody Clegg has repaired them all. He started out working on motorcross bikes in his garage at the age of six, and since then he’s turned his passion into a successful career.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Fifth Third Named a 2024 Leading Disability Employer by the National Organization on Disability

Fifth Third’s inclusive employment practices have been recognized by the National Organization on Disability (NOD), which has named the company a 2024 Leading Disability Employer in advance of National Disability Employment Awareness Month in October.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

10,000+ Personnel on the Ground To Support Restoration Efforts Following Hurricane Helene

As Hurricane Helene approaches the coast of Florida, Georgia Power is making its final preparations to respond to anticipated widespread damage and potential for extended power outages across the state.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Allowing Yourself To Be Taught: Meet Kevin F Burton

My career journey has been an interesting ride. I was hired for a role on the Customer Development Team (CDT). Coming into GoDaddy, I didn't have any real tech experience. Though the process has been challenging, I have had confidence in myself to stay "locked in".

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

AEG’s Kami Stoianov Recognized As a 2024 Game Changer by Sports Business Journal

Kami Stoianov, Vice President, Partner Activation, Global Partnerships, AEG, has been named to Sports Business Journal’s (SBJ) prestigious Game Changers: Women in Sports Business 2024 Class.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Celebrating a Milestone of Support: Over $2 Million in Aid Provided to 1,000+ KFC Team Members in Times of Need

We’re excited to share that our Hardship Assistance program has reached an incredible milestone: awarding over $2 million in aid to more than 1,000 KFC team members during times of need.

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Environment

Veolia North America Helps Customers Avoid 430 Kilotons of CO2

We empower cities and industries to embrace a sustainable future by revolutionizing energy efficiency, fostering renewable alternatives to fossil fuels and promoting climate mitigation strategies.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

T-Mobile Customers Calling 988 for Mental Health Support Will Now Be Routed to Local Crisis Centers

T-Mobile continues to lead the wireless industry in taking steps to get customers access to the mental health support they need, continuing the important focus of Suicide Prevention Month into the future.

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Environment

PotlatchDeltic’s Timberlands Environmental Management System

PotlatchDeltic utilizes a comprehensive timberland environmental management system (EMS) which focuses on continual improvement in achieving our sustainable forest management objectives.

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Innovation & Technology

SAP and Ambipar Unveil Net Zero as a Service

SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) announced a partnership with Ambipar (B3: AMBP3; NYSE: AMBI), a global leader in environmental solutions with operations in 40 countries, to bring Net Zero as a Service to customers and support the fight against climate change.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Lynda Clemmons Reflects on the Latest Chapter in Our Sustainability Story

Looking back on my first nine months as Chief Sustainability Officer for NRG, I am filled with hope and excitement. I feel honored to have joined a sustainability program with such a strong legacy.

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Education

Cisco and BT Partner To Upskill Ukrainian Refugees in Ireland

BT and Cisco have been in a strategic partnership since 1990, focusing on delivering a wide range of network, communications, and IT solutions to businesses both nationally and globally.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Baker Tilly Empowers Communities With the Extra Impact Grant

The Baker Tilly Foundation is thrilled to announce this year’s recipients of the Stewardship Week Extra Impact Grant.

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Events, Media & Communications

Cascale Supports ReThink Hong Kong

This month, Cascale was a Supporting Organisation of the ReThink Sustainable Business Forum & Solutions Expo in Hong Kong.

Innovation & Technology

How to Partner With Impact Start-Ups for Innovation

In this episode of ESG Talk, Sara Kappelmark, Co-CEO of Norrsken Foundation, and host Mandi McReynolds explore how startups are driving transformative change across industries. Sara shares insights from the foundation’s 2024 Impact 100 list, highlighting groundbreaking solutions.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CBRE Named to Indeed's Work Wellbeing 100

CBRE has been named to Indeed’s Work Wellbeing 100 Index, which recognizes top companies with work cultures that attract, nurture, and retain talent. CBRE was the only commercial real estate company to make the list.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Entergy New Orleans Donates $383,000 To Help Vulnerable Customers “Beat the Heat”

This summer, Entergy New Orleans provided $383,025.25 through its “Beat the Heat” program focused on helping its low-income customers and communities stay cool and pay their bills throughout the summer.

Research, Reports & Publications

Public Research for Climate Action

In the leadup to Climate Week NYC, Biodiversity COP16, and COP29, BNEF is publishing a number of public reports to help guide conversations around energy, transport, industry, biodiversity, policy and finance.

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