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A Coffee Entrepreneur Brews Success With New Financial Know-How

As an entrepreneur, Mark Patterson knows his strengths and knows when to pivot. When he launched Civilized Coffee, he soon realized that roasted and whole bean coffee was a highly competitive and very expensive market.

Trane Pioneers Decarbonization Technology for Electrification Retrofit at New York City’s Largest Office Building

Innovation & Technology

Trane’s® groundbreaking electrification and decarbonization retrofit at 55 Water Street, New York City’s largest office building, includes the installation of a cutting-edge Storage Source Heat Pump heat recovery system.

Your Dream Found You for a Reason | Ariana Luterman x GoDaddy

Grit. Sacrifice. Early mornings and late nights spent chasing a dream. That’s not just the life of an athlete – it’s the experience of small business owners, too. That’s why GoDaddy, a champion for entrepreneurs everywhere, is proud to sponsor Ariana Luterman.

Move the Needle on ESG Performance With Lever

Sustainable Development Goals

Too much ESG data, not enough clarity? The ESG Lever helps you cut through the noise, focus on what matters, and prioritize the actions that will truly move the needle.

The Importance of a Global, Resilient Supply Chain to Access

Health & Healthcare

Factors such as geography, income, education, gender, age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation and other circumstances can all too often adversely impact access to healthcare and, as a result, a person’s ability to live a healthy life.

PFAS Mitigation Strategies: Best Practices for Managing Contamination

Environment

PFAS are a group of man-made chemicals that are resistant to heat, water, and oil. Because of these properties, PFAS have been used in many industrial applications and consumer products for decades. 

Alabama Power, Georgia Power and Mississippi Power All Named to Site Selection Magazine’s 2025 Top Utilities List

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Alabama Power, Georgia Power and Mississippi Power have been named to Site Selection magazine’s Top Utilities list for 2025, which honors American utilities for their work in economic development.

Lenovo Recognized Again As ‘Ambassador’ in 2025 Workplace Pride Global Benchmark

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Lenovo has once again been recognized as an ‘Ambassador’ in the 2025 Workplace Pride Global Benchmark, reaffirming its position as a leader in LGBTIQ+ workplace inclusion.

Sappi Assembles Top Manufacturing Talent To Lead Growth in Maine and Beyond

Three highly experienced industry professionals—Kirk Ross, Marty Richard and Blue Keim—are leading efforts to enhance efficiency across Sappi’s manufacturing platform.

Quail Conservation at Covia’s Dividing Creek Plant

Environment

The Northern Bobwhite Quail is a ground-dwelling bird that lives in grassland areas, and the population has declined in New Jersey due to changes in agricultural practices, loss of farmland, and young forest habitat.

Principal Financial Group®: Advocating For Financial Inclusion

We believe financial education and opportunity can lift up people of all backgrounds, all around the world. We’re working to reach them with information and resources that resonate, with additional support from Principal® Foundation.

Supporting Teen Well-Being: What Parents Can Do

Health & Healthcare

This August we marked National Teen Mental Health Awareness Month, a growing grassroots movement, initiated by This is My Brave and supported by providers nationwide. The focus is to highlight the unique emotional challenges adolescents often experience as they return to school.

Nonprofits on the Frontlines of Helene Recovery Honored with Staff Care Grants

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Helping the helpers: 38 western North Carolina nonprofits aiding disaster recovery receive unexpected staff care grants.

Digitally Empowering Communities in India With Cisco and Indus Action

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Through our ever-evolving partnership, Cisco and Indus Action have helped countless vulnerable citizens transform their lives for the better by increasing their access to education, maternal health, labor welfare, and more.

MetLife and Global Citizen Announce Major Partnership To Drive Economic Change and Foster Resilient Communities

At the 2025 Global Citizen Festival, MetLife, a leading financial services company providing insurance and employee benefits, proudly announced becoming a major partner with Global Citizen, the world’s largest movement to end extreme poverty, with a new three-year partnership.

Building Resilient Supply Chains: Why AI and Automation Are the Future of Global Trade

Innovation & Technology

In his recent Supply Chain Management Review article, “Building Resilient Supply Chains: How AI, Automation, and Emerging Technologies Are Shaping the Future of Global Trade,” Morten Johansen, , underscores that digital transformation is no longer optional for global trade.

KeyBank Provides $25.9 Million of Construction Financing for Affordable Housing in Los Angeles

KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment (CDLI) provided a $25.9 million loan to finance the new construction of 1434 W. Compton Blvd LP, a 75-unit affordable housing project located in Compton, California.

Fairtrade’s Updated Minimum Price for Bananas Supports Decent Livelihoods

Sustainable Development Goals

The average Fairtrade Minimum Price for bananas has increased by 6% at Ex Works level and by 4.6% at FOB level, with variations by origin, reflecting Fairtrade’s work to support banana farmers and workers to earn a decent livelihood.

PBF Energy Releases 2024 Sustainability Report 

Research, Reports & Publications

PBF Energy Inc. (PBF) (NYSE: PBF) announced the release of its 2024 Sustainability Report, highlighting the company’s efforts to advance sustainable practices, be a good neighbor to the communities in which we operate, and continue to maintain the high level of transparency

Leading With Heart: Gen Expands Global Giving and Volunteering

Social Impact & Volunteering

Last year, more than 67% of our team members participated in our volunteering and giving programs, logging 8,300 hours globally for the causes that matter to them. This showcases just how much Team Gen values giving in our communities.

Sofidel Awarded the EcoVadis ESG Rating Platinum Medal for Its Commitment to Sustainability

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Sofidel has been awarded the Platinum Medal by EcoVadis – one of the main international ESG rating standards – for its commitment to sustainability.

Medtronic Joins U.N. Call to Action Against High Blood Pressure

Health & Healthcare

For decades, medication and lifestyle changes were the only treatments for high blood pressure. But in November of 2023, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved the first-ever medical device procedures to treat high blood pressure.

Bridging the Digital Divide in the Bronx

Education

The Bronx Writing Academy launched a Verizon Innovative Learning (VIL) Lab, equipping students with technology like 3D printers, VR gear, AI, and robotics.

How AI Is Helping To Improve Energy Efficiency and Management in Real Estate

Innovation & Technology

In the face of climate change and the crucial need for sustainable practices, the real estate sector is undergoing a transformative shift. With buildings today contributing to roughly 40% of global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions