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Aflac President Talks Leading The Georgia-Based Company Through The COVID-19 Pandemic

Health & Healthcare

On Monday’s program, host Rose Scott continued the conversation with President Teresa White about leading the Georgia-based insurance company during the pandemic and corporate responsibility in responding to social justice issues.

Supporting Future Lawyers To Tackle Racism in Canada

Education

In a Canadian first, one of the country’s largest banks has announced a scholarship program to increase the number of students pursuing a career in the legal profession with the intent to become advocates for anti-racism.

10 Black Innovators & Technologists Who Helped Uplift History

Diversity & Inclusion

Black Americans play a profound role in shaping the world’s technology. Many everyday essentials, from caller ID to traffic lights, came from the creative minds of Black technology inventors, innovators and leaders.

The Evolving Role of Environmental Engineers in a Sustainable World

Environment

They’re the bridge between problem and solution: environmental engineers. Join Antea Group as we celebrate their role in sustainable progress, learn what they do, and how their role is changing.

Rockwell Automation Recognized as Top Diversity Employer by DiversityJobs

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

For a second year in a row, Rockwell Automation was recognized by DiversityJobs as a Top Diversity Employer in Manufacturing. The award highlights organizations for their dedication and commitment to building a diverse workforce and inclusive culture.

Ecocentricity Blog: The Ethics of Environmentalism

Environment

If you wish everyone would compost their food waste to help mitigate climate change, then you should compost. If you wish everyone would refuse plastic straws to help keep them out of the oceans, then you should refuse plastic straws.

Scotts® and MLB Launch 2021 Field Refurbishment Grant Program

Social Impact & Volunteering

Beginning today, the Scotts Company LLC (Scotts) and Major League Baseball will begin accepting submissions for the 2021 Scotts® Field Refurbishment Grant Program, which awards modern, playable youth baseball and softball field refurbishments to four communities in need within the United States.

The National Foundation for Credit Counseling® (NFCC®) and Wells Fargo's Latest Military Financial Readiness Survey Highlights the Financial Health of Military Households.

Research, Reports & Publications

(Washington, DC) Members of the armed forces, their spouses and veterans are no exception when it comes to the impact of the coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) and financial well-being. According to the National Foundation for Credit Counseling® (NFCC®) 2020 Military Financial Readiness survey, sponsored by Wells Fargo and conducted by Harris Poll, it is clear, among military households that their professional training left them better prepared for crisis management during the past year. With a continued reliance on an uncertain gig economy and a trend toward increased reliance on borrowing, military and veteran populations see a distinct mix of challenges and opportunities when it comes to personal finances.

My Journey on the Road Less Traveled (From a Scottish Univ to Impact Investing in NYC)

The lens of investing has broadened so that positive social and environmental outcomes can be coupled with lucrative returns.

Smart Talks Podcast: How Can You Address Racial Injustice With Technology?

Diversity & Inclusion

A person who grew up in the tree-lined suburbs of Los Angeles may not know what it’s like to grow up in the Projects of Compton.

Owens Corning Named One of 2021 World's Most Ethical Companies® by Ethisphere Institute

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) has been recognized by the Ethisphere Institute as one of the 2021 World’s Most Ethical Companies.

Northern Trust Accounts for ESG Factors Now in the Spotlight

Mike Hunstad, head of quantitative strategies for NT Asset Management, has watched socially responsible investing move way beyond negative screens that defined the space 30 years ago and he contends that investors “can have their cake and eat it too”

Tetra Tech Receives Two Industry Awards From Environmental Business Journal

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Environmental Business Journal (EBJ) recognized Tetra Tech with two industry awards for the company’s work during 2020: Business Achievement—Mergers & Acquisitions and Business Achievement—COVID Response.

Ethisphere Announces Fifth Third Bank as one of the 2021 World's Most Ethical Companies

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Today’s announcement marks the second time Fifth Third has been recognized by Ethisphere in the “banks” category.

Bacardi and The NAACP Are Backing the B.A.R. with Grants to Black-Owned Businesses in the Industry

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Backing the B.A.R. provides business acceleration grants, education, support, and entrepreneurship solutions for Black-owned bars, restaurants, nightclubs, lounges, liquor stores, and small businesses in the process of applying for a liquor license.

Working Capital Innovation Fund Named as One of ImpactAssets’ Tenth IA 50 Impact Fund Listing

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Working Capital Innovation Fund has been recognized as an Emerging Impact Manager for its focus on solving systemic inequity and worker vulnerability through venture-style impact investing.

Jannet Walker-Ford Named WSP USA National Transit & Rail Leader

Innovation & Technology

annet Walker-Ford, a leader with more than two decades of experience in mobility and transportation systems, has been named the national transit and rail leader for WSP USA, a leading engineering and professional services consultancy.

CASE and Team Rubicon Support Ongoing Hurricane Harvey Recovery and Rebuilding Efforts

Social Impact & Volunteering

Recent operation with the Victoria County Long Term Recovery Group demolished ten homes as part of a program that razed uninhabitable properties and built those residents new homes at no cost.

Biden's First Month in Office: 4 Key Takeaways on Climate Action for U.S. Companies

Environment

President Joe Biden has been busy in his first days in office, signing executive orders that set the stage for the environmental and social priorities for the next four years.

National Grid Renewables Breaks Ground on 200 MW Prairie Wolf Solar Project in Illinois

Responsible Production & Consumption

Minneapolis, MN, February 23, 2021 /3BL Media/ – National Grid Renewables, which includes the renewables development company formerly known as Geronimo Energy, announced today the start of construction on the 200 megawatt (MW) Prairie Wolf Solar Project (Prairie Wolf) in Coles County, Illinois.

Sappi Employee Bikes to Support a Cause

Social Impact & Volunteering

Shawn Ray, Financial Analyst at Sappi North America’s headquarters in Boston, felt a personal connection when he decided to participate in the 2019 “Pan-Mass Challenge.”

New Partnership Tackles Food Insecurity in North Minneapolis

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

UnitedHealth Group continued its commitment to rebuilding the health of the Twin Cities and addressing health equity through a new partnership with the Northside Achievement Zone (NAZ). As part of the partnership, UnitedHealth Group will provide a $1 million grant to NAZ to fund the Northside Partners for Food Delivery Program.

JetBlue Reaffirms its Investment in Crewmembers with Focus on Increasing Access, Equity and Diversity

Diversity & Inclusion

JetBlue's two new development programs focus on three career trajectories: A new pathway from frontline operational jobs to corporate services roles, and opportunities for crewmembers to pursue careers as pilots or aircraft maintenance technicians.

Caring for Communities in the Time of COVID

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Throughout COVID-19, PNC has doubled down on its efforts to support employees, customers, and communities.