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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

Action Against Hunger

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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Social Impact & Volunteering

Albertsons Companies' Northern California Division Hosts Second Annual Community Service Day

Albertsons Companies' Northern California Division recently hosted its second annual Community Service Day in effort to give back to the neighborhoods we serve.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Employee Profile: Honoring Veteran and CACI Leader Maj. Gen. Gary Patton, U.S. Army (Ret.)

Patton has spent his time at CACI dedicated to helping veterans achieve their full potential. As CACI’s vice president of Veterans and Military Affairs, he engages and assists job-seeking veterans and transitioning service members every day.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Gen Recognized as a Sustainability Leader on This Year’s Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index

Gen has earned recognition as a sustainability leader on this year’s Dow Jones Sustainability North America Index by S&P Global.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Fifth Third Awards $53,000 Grant to Rey’s Remodeling

For two weeks in November, Fifth Third employees across greater Indianapolis and the Bank’s footprint showed their love for local small businesses by entering them in a sweepstakes to win a $53,000 grant. The Bank is pleased to announce one of the winners is Rey’s Remodeling.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Critical Value of On-Site EHS Audits

Think all audits are the same? Find out the unique advantages of having a third-party, on-site EHS audit.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Illumina Named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for the Fifth Consecutive Year

Illumina has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index and the North America Index for 2023 in the Life Sciences Tools & Services Industry. This is the fifth consecutive year the company has been named to the prestigious list.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Hunger, Thirst and Chaos in Southern Gaza As Hostilities Drive Humanitarian Aid to the Brink of Collapse

“The lack of water and hygiene is aggravating the diseases: diarrhea, vomiting, skin allergy, lice in the children’s hair,” said Chiara Saccardi, regional head of Action Against Hunger.

Events, Media & Communications

WEC Bids Farewell to Outgoing Gold Medal Award Jury Members

All of us at WEC, the Gold Medal Jury, and friends share our heartfelt gratitude to the outgoing WEC Gold Medal Jury Members, Dick Bartelse, Leslie Carothers, and Alice Korngold who have completed their terms.

Education

Setting the Hook: Identifying the Next Generation of Salmon Advocates

With creeks and rivers spread out like veins throughout the province, British Columbians are treated each year to one of nature’s most spectacular migrations—the salmon run!

Events, Media & Communications

Strengthening the ‘Heart’ of the Economy

Regions Bank has been FBEI’s lead donor since 2022. The bank also supplies subject matter authorities to inform FBEI participants about business trends.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Franklin Templeton Recognized in Pensions & Investments Best Places To Work in Money Management

Franklin Templeton, along with two of its specialist investment managers, was recognized in the 2023 Best Places to Work in Money Management program announced by Pensions & Investments.

Events, Media & Communications

Allianz on the Road to Paris: “We Want To Spread the Spirit of Paris to the World”

As the countdown to the Olympic Games Paris 2024 continues, the Worldwide Olympic Partners are preparing to play a fundamental role in making the Games a success.

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Health & Healthcare

Essity Hygiene and Health Report 2023–2024: Infection Prevention and Fighting Anti- Microbial Resistance (AMR)

Global health has climbed higher on the political agenda in recent years, partly due to the Covid-19 pandemic. There are a number of key global health moments in the coming years where the global community are addressing Universal Health Coverage, tuberculosis.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Taco Bell® Gives Back to Its Roots, Empowering Local Entrepreneurs by Providing Food Carts and Bringing Ave 26 Family Night Market Back to LA To Celebrate Taco Tuesdays

Hispanic and Latin cuisines have long inspired our menu at Taco Bell and the Southern California community around us. So, we’re providing resources to help local food vendors and their flavorful aspirations thrive.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Qualcomm Completes First Year of Africa Innovation Platform and Announces Additional Benefits

Qualcomm Incorporated today announced the completion of the first year of the Africa Innovation Platform, a suite of mentorship, education, and training programs created to support the development of Africa’s emerging technology ecosystem.

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Green Infrastructure

Cargo Bikes Helping Small Businesses Become More Sustainable in This London Borough

FedEx sponsored Climate-KIC and EIT Digital’s Sustainable Cities Climate Impact Challenge in 2023. Four cities were selected, including Hackney, working to expand the use of cargo bikes for small businesses.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Never Pretend To Be Something You’re Not: Meet Adam Sandoval

The biggest driver to my growth is probably a bit of self-doubt and a desire to always be growing. I remember having major impostor syndrome when I first started at GoDaddy but luckily I had a supervisor, Amine Zaydi, who really helped me grow my skills and give me confidence.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Five-Year Milestone Reflects El Paso Refinery Team’s Dedication to Rail Safety

Marathon Petroleum’s El Paso, Texas, refinery has gone more than five years without being cited for safety or equipment defects in any railcar that left the refinery.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Building a Better Future: Home Depot Foundation’s Annual Operation Surprise Campaign Reaches New Heights

The Home Depot Foundation recently wrapped its annual veteran service campaign. Operation Surprise is about service, community and living the company’s core values. This year, the campaign garnered record-breaking reach, touching the lives of veterans and their families.

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Health & Healthcare

Shatterproof and Law Enforcement and Drug Advocacy Groups Urge Congress To Close De Minimis Loophole To Address Fentanyl Crisis

Shatterproof along with a coalition of law enforcement and national nonprofit and community-based organizations devoted to fighting against the fentanyl crisis plaguing our nation sent a letter to the leaders of the House and Senate urging them to take immediate action.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Kohler's 2022 Believing in Better Report: Reducing Environmental Impacts Across Operations

In 2022 we began evaluating operations in our manufacturing sites using the Design for Environment (DfE) process, resulting in tangible ways to advance our net-zero 2035 goals—including moving toward renewable energy, reducing water consumption, and reusing waste materials

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Innovation & Technology

Can AI Make Us Better Leaders? A Sustainability Professional Weighs In

Many promises have been made about the potential of artificial intelligence (AI)—and one more can be added to the list. In the domain of sustainability, especially when it comes to disclosures, applying AI may help make us better leaders.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Sustainable Apparel Coalition Presents at ISPO Munich

The Sustainable Apparel Coalition (SAC) joined forces with Fair Wear Foundation (FW) and the Social and Labour Convergence Program (SLCP) to present on “Leveraging Collective Action for Human Rights” at ISPO Munich.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

From Stargazer to Science Educator: MilliporeSigma Employee Ignites Passion for Science

The Curiosity Cube—a retrofitted shipping container turned mobile science lab from MilliporeSigma, the U.S. and Canada Life Science business of Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany—helps instill a love for science at a young age to encourage students to explore a career in the field.

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Innovation & Technology

Critical Conversations at the European Business Summit: The Commercial Stakes Are Heating Up

Last week, at the European Business Summit, I had the opportunity to speak on a panel addressing “How to create both a competitive and sustainable industrial policy.”

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    The building sector accounts for nearly 40% of carbon emissions and nearly 50% of the consumption of natural resources. The industry stands at a...

  2. Building a Sustainable Future | Decarbonizing the Built Environment
    The building sector accounts for nearly 40% of carbon emissions and nearly 50% of the consumption of natural resources. The industry stands at a...

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    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...

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    The principals of living and working in synergy with the communities in which we operate, as well as collaborating on projects that benefit those...

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    Our economy can work in harmony with our society and the environment. At Saint-Gobain North America, we are reimagining design and construction to...

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  7. Principal Financial Group: Employee Engagement
    Talented employees are the heart and soul of our company. We believe development inspires individuals to engage, empower, and embrace a growth mindset...

  8. KeyBank's Community Investment
    In states where Key has a presence, there are approximately 1.7 million low- to moderate-income (LMI) households. Many LMI individuals don’t have bank...

  9. Environmental Leadership
    Meeting the world’s growing demand for chemicals that play a critical role in our daily lives requires Chemours to grow while reducing our...

  10. Building a Sustainable Future | Decarbonizing the Built Environment
    The building sector accounts for nearly 40% of carbon emissions and nearly 50% of the consumption of natural resources. The industry stands at a...

  11. GoDaddy Sustainability News & Reports
    GoDaddy's ESG reporting shows our progress in building a more sustainable, equitable and inclusive society and outlines areas for future growth.

  12. IWBI | WELL Building Standard
    Our built environment can shape our habits and choices, regulate our sleep-wake cycle, drive us toward healthy and unhealthy choices, and passively...

  13. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...

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    Tork is an Essity brand. Essity is a leading global hygiene and health company. Wherever there is a need for wiping, drying, cleaning or polishing...

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    The business landscape is reorienting itself and you can almost hear priorities shifting toward change-readiness and the bigger picture. And in this...