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Direct Relief CEO Byron Scott (left) receives the Seoul Peace Prize from Jaeho Yeom, Chairman of the Seoul Peace Prize Cultural Foundation, at an awards ceremony in Seoul on April 28, 2025.

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Direct Relief Accepts 2025 Seoul Peace Prize for Global Humanitarian Impact

Direct Relief today formally accepted the 2025 Seoul Peace Prize, one of the world’s most distinguished honors for humanitarian achievement, in recognition of the organization’s unwavering commitment to aiding people affected by poverty, disasters, and conflict.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Two Months Without Aid

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Events, Media & Communications

AB, EMIA and Societe Generale Host the Impact and Blended Finance Conference

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Innovation & Technology

Ready for Anything: T‑Mobile Strengthens Powerful Technology Arsenal for Hurricane and Wildfire Seasons

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Faces of Acre: ‘Fundracing’ for Cleaner Oceans

Our ongoing ‘Faces of Acre’ series helps us take a step back from the day-to-day to shine a spotlight on the people who make us who we are, giving them a platform to share their passions, speak up about important topics and talk about the pro bono initiatives they take part in.

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Innovation & Technology

A Major Step Forward for the Cosmetic Industry As Dow Launches Two New Sustainable SURLYN™ Grades for Perfume and Cosmetic Packaging

Dow (NYSE: DOW) has announced the launch of SURLYN™ REN and SURLYN™ CIR, two new sustainable ionomers grades which pioneer the use of renewable and circular feedstocks.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Behind the Apron: How Home Depot Store Manager Kierra Fosters a Supportive Culture

“The true culture is taking care of your people,” says Kierra Blake, store manager in Pace, Florida. “It’s showing up, it’s being authentic, it’s listening and it’s taking the time to invest in them. And that’s really the most important thing that you can give someone else."

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Innovation & Technology

Innovating with AI for Customer Success: Part 1

Last month I had the pleasure of presenting at Keysight World China, attended by over 500 of our customers and partners, where I detailed my views on how AI is impacting our lives, our solution innovations, and most importantly, our customers.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Creating a Secure Bike Parking Network To Boost Sustainable Mobility in Catalonia

In 2022, the Olot City Council’s ‘Promoting Mobility Plan’ was approved – and one of its aims is to create a network of safe bike parks.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Yum! Brands’ Employees “Live Well” With a Focus on Physical, Emotional and Financial Wellbeing

At Yum! Brands, we believe in the importance of physical, emotional and financial wellbeing and have been thoughtful about crafting benefits to help employees in these areas.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Kohler’s 2022 Believing in Better Report: Harnessing Inspiration Through Art

Kohler’s mission of contributing to a higher level of gracious living for those who are touched by our products and services is the foundation of our advocacy and support of the arts and art organizations in our communities.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

Maximus Staff Show Their Generosity by Supporting ChildSavers

Maximus CCO continuously looks for opportunities to support local nonprofits in the communities where our employees live and work. This year, they identified ChildSavers, a nonprofit local to Richmond, VA.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

“Go for It!” How the Regions Foundation Is Supporting Veterans’ Success

Stirred by the 9/11 terror attacks and a desire to serve his country, Barry Brock enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in November 2001.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Helping Homebuyers in Today’s Market

Buying a home can be stressful. Add rising interest rates, stubbornly low inventory and continued concerns of a looming recession, and it can be downright mindboggling to navigate the market.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Fighting Food Insecurity One Box at a Time

At this year’s Orange County Food Bank event, 240 employees, friends and family volunteers worked together to pack 4,937 boxes of food, stuffed with juice, non-dairy milk, rice, beans, cereal, peanut butter, canned fruit and vegetables.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Katie Kowalski Joins Fairtrade America as New Director of Commercial Partnerships

Fairtrade America, the world’s most recognized label for social justice and sustainability is pleased to announce that Katie Kowalski has joined the organization as director of commercial partnerships.

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Environment

Sustainable Apparel Coalition Hosts Manufacturer Forum in Bangalore

Over 200 in-person attendees joined the Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC), for the second edition of its Manufacturer Forum, on December 4, 2023 in Bangalore, India.

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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

DP World Endorses Green Shipping Corridor in Push for Sustainable Maritime Trade

DP World, a global leader in integrated supply chain solutions, has endorsed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) aimed at establishing an international green shipping corridor linking Canada’s West Coast with ports in Asia and the Middle East.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Girl Scouts of Western Washington Receives $150,000 Grant From KeyBank

KeyBank has made a $150,000 grant to Girl Scouts of Western Washington (GSWW) to support their diversity, equity, and inclusion goals. The funds will be used to help facilitate participation by historically excluded communities in Girl Scout programming and camp opportunities.

Innovation & Technology

The Positive Social Impact of AI

Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to improve productivity, boost creativity and enhance the human experience. Although AI may create a sense of uncertainty about the future, we strive to create AI technologies that bring positive change to society.

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Innovation & Technology

Cisco: Transforming Career Development Through AI

Every child deserves opportunities for success. But socioeconomic factors can play a huge role in children’s development that can disrupt their education and life progression.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Owens Corning Earns Place on Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for 14th Consecutive Year

Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) earned a place on the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) for the 14th consecutive year and on the DJSI North America Index for the sixth consecutive year, with industry-leading assessment scores.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Investing in Gender Equity Is Smart Investing

In 2014, in partnership with Sallie Krawcheck and Ellevate, we adopted a more systematic investment approach that we believed would better isolate the contribution that what we call the ‘gender factor’ can make to company performance.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Celebrating the Brilliant Minds Behind Innovation at Whirlpool Corporation

At our Patent Awards, we proudly honor 362 inventors from across the globe who have brought a total of 403 patents and 6 trade secrets to life in the past year.

Environment

Trane® Awarded Generation 4 Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity Contract With the Department of Energy Federal Management Program

Trane® has been awarded the Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Generation 4 (Gen4) Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) energy savings performance contract.

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Health & Healthcare

Health: IWBI and Green Building Council Italia Initiate Partnership To Promote Well-Being in Italian Cities' Buildings

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) today announces a new collaboration with the Green Building Council Italia (GBC Italia), a part of the World Green Building Council (WorldGBC), representing the world's largest organization for the sustainable construction market.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Earning Recognition for Our Social Impact Programs

Gen has been named one of Newsweek’s Most Responsible Companies for 2024 and been listed on this year’s Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Merck Ranks No. 1 on Newsweek’s List of America’s Most Responsible Companies 2024

Merck (NYSE: MRK), known as MSD outside of the United States and Canada, has earned the top spot on Newsweek’s annual list of America’s Most Responsible Companies, ranking No. 1 overall for the first time

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Innovation & Technology

IP Is Enhancing Responsible Fiber Procurement With ForSite™

International Paper sources the majority of its wood from the U.S. South where an estimated 1.8 million families privately own most of the forestland.

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