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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.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Transparency Brings Corporate Response to Black Lives Matter into Focus

“In recent weeks we have seen a tipping point reached – and passed – in the Black Lives Matter movement. As protests have spread around the world, they have ignited demands for equality and an end to systemic racial bias in all its forms.

Environment

Farming for the Future at Frey Vineyards

As organic food sales are increasing, consumers are also drinking more organic, no sulfites added, wine as people are choosing to eat and drink pure products for their health and the health of the planet.

Diversity & Inclusion

UPS Longitudes | Inspiring Women Entrepreneurs Around the World

Women entrepreneurs in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) face many barriers to finding resources to help them launch and grow successful businesses.

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Health & Healthcare

Novartis Expands Africa Sickle Cell Disease Program to Uganda and Tanzania

Today, Novartis and its partners announced the expansion of the Africa Sickle Cell Disease program to East Africa with the signature of two new memoranda of understanding with the Ministries of Health of Uganda and Tanzania.

Research, Reports & Publications

Edison International 2019 Sustainability Report: Company Overview

Edison International is one of the nation’s largest electric utility holding companies, providing clean and reliable energy and energy services through its independent companies.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Gender Equality is Men's Priority Too!

During my tenure at ON Semiconductor, I have witnessed our leaders place increasing importance on the value of diversity and inclusion, adding specific diversity metrics to our corporate bonus program.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Recovery to Resilience: How Energy & Sustainability Professionals Can Prepare for the Turn

We are living in an extraordinary time, the likes of which few of us could even imagine a few months ago. The ramifications of COVID-19 on human physical and mental health, the global economy, businesses (including many of our clients), and more are simply unfathomable.

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Innovation & Technology

The Way We Work Now: Teaching from a Distance with HP Inc.

On a Friday in mid-March, Jana Maiuri listened as her 6th-grade students engaged in a spirited discussion of the George Orwell classic Animal Farm.

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Events, Media & Communications

Free Bacardi Industry Webinar Champions Women & Provocative Topics

The Spirit Forward Womxn’s Empowerment Series, taking place 6/23 at 1pm ET, brings forth thought-provoking speakers and topics instrumental in creating change, beginning with the womxn who keep it all together and who are often underrepresented.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Skills for Cities 2020: Keeping Promises

Common Impact is dedicating Skills for Cities 2020 to support racial justice and Black-led nonprofits facing the double pandemic of racism & COVID-19. Learn more about the skilled volunteering events and how your company or nonprofit can participate!

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Energy

National Grid Reminds Qualifying Customers that Bill Payment Assistance is Available as Federally Funded HEAP Programs are Extended Through June 30

National Grid reminds customers that applications are still being accepted for the federally funded Home Energy Assistance Program and the Emergency HEAP program through June 30, 2020, while funds are available.

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Health & Healthcare

Merck Joins Agenda to Address COVID-19 Pandemic's Effects on Vulnerable Communities

Merck has signed on as a supporting company to a group of organizations looking to address the adverse impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Environment

Logitech Pledges Carbon Impact Transparency

Logitech International (SIX: LOGN) (Nasdaq: LOGI), maker of cloud peripheral products, today pledged to communicate the carbon impact of all its products on packaging and the company website.

Diversity & Inclusion

Supporting LGBTI People During Pride Month 2020 and the COVID-19 Pandemic

COVID-19 has exposed many of the systemic issues disproportionately impacting vulnerable populations, including LGBTI people. Here’s how the private sector can support LGBTI rights during Pride Month 2020 and beyond.

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Health & Healthcare

Lab Design Techniques to Accelerate COVID Test Processing

Testing is a crucial component of our global response to COVID-19. The more people we can test for the virus, the better we can understand the threat we’re up against.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Land Betterment Corporation Highlighted by Indiana's YOU ARE CURRENT

Land Betterment Corporation, an environmental solutions company fostering positive impact through upcycling former coal mining sites announces its spotlight article by Indiana’s local news publication, YOU ARE CURRENT.

Research, Reports & Publications

Mohawk Reflects on 100 Years of Believing in Better and Showcases Steps Toward a Sustainable Future With 2019 Snapshot

Mohawk Industries is debuting a 2019 Sustainability Snapshot to share the company’s steadfast commitment to a sustainable future through examples of company-wide progress during the past calendar year.

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Diversity & Inclusion

CEOs Have an Opportunity to Do More Than “Speak Out”

Over the years, it has become increasingly common for CEOs to speak out publicly on social issues including and now, more than ever, that’s just what the public is demanding.

Research, Reports & Publications

How Northeast Businesses Can Prepare for an Uncertain Summer

Energy planning for summer always requires careful analysis. This year, COVID-19 adds a new wrinkle, making planning even more complex.

Diversity & Inclusion

Resolution of the IOC Executive Board With Regard to Racism and Inclusion

The IOC stands for non-discrimination as one of the founding pillars of the Olympic Movement, which is reflected in the Olympic Charter, Fundamental Principle 6:

Health & Healthcare

Domtar Personal Care Helps Reimagine Active Aging After COVID-19

Senior adults, as well as their families, advocates and caregivers, are looking for ways to live healthy, active lives during the coronavirus pandemic and beyond.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Scotiabank Supports the Canadian Edition of WiSE24: Women's Startup Lab's Women's International Showcase of Entrepreneurs

The Scotiabank Women Initiative™ announced its involvement in the Montreal edition of WiSE24, Women's International Showcase of Entrepreneurs, in collaboration with Scotiabank, Roynat Capital and Jarislowsky, Fraser Limited.

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Health & Healthcare

New Ecolab Program Delivers Comprehensive, Science-Based Solution for Clean and Safe Environments as Businesses Work to Regain Consumer Confidence

Ecolab Inc. today launched the Ecolab Science Certified Program, which combines advanced chemistry with training and audit verification to deliver a high standard of cleanliness for public health and food safety required due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Education

3 Strategies to Cultivate Comprehensive Entrepreneurship Ecosystems

Key stakeholders like organizations and foundations often provide much-needed resources and support for young entrepreneurs, but it can be difficult for them to build the infrastructure necessary for comprehensive entrepreneurship ecosystems.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

2020 TD Ready Challenge

The TD Ready Challenge, an annual North American initiative which provides financial support to organizations tackling community issues, is now open and accepting applications until August 13, 2020.

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