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

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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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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Duke Energy Foundation Ignites the Workforce With $740,000 in Grants to Florida’s Educational Institutions and Universities

The Duke Energy Foundation has announced $740,000 in grants to support 18 education-based organizations to continue Duke Energy Florida’s investment in education and future workforce needs statewide.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

International Paper Chief Sustainability Officer Recognized as One of the Most Important CSOs in North America

International Paper’s Chief Sustainability Officer Sophie Beckham was recognized this week at Futur/io’s 2024 CSO Awards North America.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Trane Technologies' Scott Tew Honored on The Independent’s Inaugural Climate 100 List

Trane Technologies is proud to announce that Scott Tew has been named to The Independent’s inaugural Climate 100 List.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Clorox’s Winning Approach To Deliver Safer Products

Clorox was named a 2024 Safer Choice Partner of the Year for manufacturing products with ingredients that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency designates as safer for families, pets, workplaces, communities, and the environment.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Truist Foundation Announces $500,000 Grant To Support Hurricane Helene Relief, Recovery Efforts Across Southeast

As Hurricane Helene travels toward the Florida panhandle, Truist Foundation today announced it will donate $500,000 to support relief and recovery efforts in communities impacted by the storm. The funds will be distributed to the American Red Cross and World Central Kitchen for i

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Education

AMD Empowers Students With a Summer of STEM Education

AMD recognizes the importance of continued learning in hopes of curbing the “summer slide” as well as introducing STEM concepts and careers to students, which increases the chance that they will pursue a STEM track in school.

Innovation & Technology

Thermo King® Unveils Cutting-Edge Electric Refrigeration Solutions at IAA Transportation Show

Thermo King® by Trane Technologies unveiled a new lineup of electric refrigeration solutions designed to accelerate the industry’s shift towards electrification. The company introduced these new products at this year’s IAA Transportation show.

Environment

Which Climate Strategies Can Drive Down Heat Most Effectively in the Next Decade?

The Global Heat Reduction Initiative (GHR) is bringing advanced climate accounting metrics to the table to help companies and other decision makers identify mitigation strategies that can most rapidly and responsibly reduce excess trapped heat in the atmosphere.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Amid Haiti Turmoil, Direct Relief and Partners Test New Pathways for Insulin Donations

Insulin isn’t manufactured in Haiti, leaving Haitians who need it entirely dependent on imported medicine. Years of severe political instability and civil disorder have stretched Haiti’s already-fragile medical supply chains to the point of snapping.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Wells Fargo Launches Financial Education Content Series for Student-Athletes

Wells Fargo launches a content series offering student-athletes financial education. The series is just the latest effort by Wells Fargo, The Bank of Doing, focused on financial empowerment for student-athletes, prospective student-athletes, and their parents and guardians.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Making Waves: Habit Burger’s 4th Annual Beach Cleanup With Surfrider Foundation

At Habit Burger & Grill, our commitment goes beyond serving delicious food – we’re dedicated to nourishing both our communities and the environment.

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Environment

Veolia North America Sets Baseline Scope 1 & 2 GHG Emissions in 2024 Sustainability Report

In 2021 Veolia Group committed to Science Based Targets’ Business Ambition for 1.5°C campaign, and in 2024 Veolia became the first company to obtain double validation of its climate commitments by both SBTi and Moody's.

Innovation & Technology

Qualcomm, Aramco and RDIA Plan Design in Saudi Arabia Startup Program

Qualcomm, through its subsidiary Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., Aramco, and Saudi Arabia’s Research, Development and Innovation Authority (RDIA) are planning to launch Design in Saudi Arabia (DISA).

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Environment

Announcing R-TRADE, a Workforce Development Program for Refrigeration Technicians

In September 2024, we launched R-TRADE (Refrigeration Technician Recruitment, Advancement, Development, and Education), a nationwide workforce development program that aims to combat the critical refrigeration technician shortage.

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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Tracey Campbell Talks Business of Sustainability, Value Creation With Bloomberg TV

Appearing on Bloomberg TV's "The Close," Tracey Campbell spoke with hosts Alix Steel and Vonnie Quinn about the LYB strategy to create solutions for a better tomorrow and the importance of value creation.

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Environment

Subaru and Arbor Day Foundation Partner To Launch Largest Corporate Tree Distribution Program

Subaru of America, Inc. and the Arbor Day Foundation are teaming up for the largest single corporate investment in community tree distribution in the non-profit’s history.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Alzheimer’s Association Houston Launches Sustainability Initiative, Thanks to Green Mountain Energy Sun Club

Alzheimer’s Association Houston & Southeast Texas Chapter is reducing its environmental footprint and saving money with a new rooftop solar array, funded by Green Mountain Energy Sun Club.

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Environment

Antea Group Bolsters PFAS Management Expertise With Key New Hires Jason Lagowski and Nasim Pica

Antea Group USA is delighted to announce the addition of two distinguished PFAS professionals to our team: Jason Lagowski, CPG and Nasim Pica, Ph.D.

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Innovation & Technology

6 Criteria for High-Quality Carbon Removals

As the carbon removal market continues to evolve, establishing clear and stringent criteria for carbon dioxide removal project developers is more important than ever. Discover 6 key criteria that should be considered for high quality CDR.

Environment

Preparing for the Impact of Climate Change: Flooding Response and Mitigation

As flooding impacts more people and places than ever before, it is imperative that governments, corporate entities, and other regional stakeholders have a response and mitigation plan in place — especially in areas at a higher risk of flooding.

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Education

T-Mobile Enhances Project 10Million Program and Announces New Partnership With Boys & Girls Clubs To Boost Digital Access for Even More Students

Since 2020, T-Mobile (NASDAQ: TMUS)’s $10.7 billion Project 10Million (P10M) initiative has delivered reliable and affordable internet service to more than 6 million young learners across the U.S., but even with that progress the need for connectivity has only continued to rise.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Mary Kay’s Enduring Commitment to Enriching Women’s Lives and Positive Social Impact

In 2019, Mary Kay joined forces with six United Nations agencies to form the Women’s Entrepreneurship Accelerator (WEA), a groundbreaking partnership with a commitment to alleviate barriers to women’s entrepreneurship.

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Sustainable Development Goals

Embracing Circularity: International Paper’s Sustainable Resource Strategy

Circularity is a key strategy for International Paper. It means that we prioritize the use of resources that are renewable, sustainably managed, recycled and reused through design, production and recovery across our value chain.

Environment

Leading on Embodied Carbon

Trane Technologies’ sustainability and procurement leaders on the company’s move to reduce embodied carbon by 40%.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Power of Giving

As we kick off our 17th annual week of volunteerism, positiveNRG Impact Week, I’ve been reflecting on the importance of giving back and community. Both can profoundly shape our lives and leave a lasting impact. Giving back, at its core, is about dedicating time and resources.

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