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Project 10Million Helps a College Dream Come True: “Everybody Deserves a Chance To Succeed Just as I Did.”

Education

Many students who started high school at the onset of the COVID pandemic, and were forced into remote learning, are now in college. One Texas student says thanks to T-Mobile’s Project 10Million, and the free connectivity its hotspot provided.

Helping LGBTQ+ Young People Navigate the Digital World Safely

Diversity & Inclusion

Young people in the LGBTQ+ community face significant threats online. Research shows that almost twice as many LGBTQ+ students reported being cyberbullied compared to heterosexual students, which can have negative consequences such as emotional distress.

Lenovo Recognised as a Climate+™ Champion by EPEAT

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Lenovo is proud to be named an EPEAT® Climate+™ Champion with more than 400 products registered on day one of Climate+ eligibility. Managed by the Global Electronics Council (GEC), EPEAT is the premier global ecolabel for electronics and technology products.

Shantella E. Cooper To Join Southern Company Board of Directors

Events, Media & Communications

The Board of Directors of Southern Company announced the election of Shantella (Shan) E. Cooper as an independent director, effective Oct. 16, 2023. Board committee assignments have not yet been determined.

Common Impact Unveils 2023 Skills For Cities Theme: Pathways to Healthy Communities

Social Impact & Volunteering

Skills for Cities one-day virtual volunteering event on October 25 will support and empower nonprofit organizations that address social determinants of health to foster healthy and equitable communities and eliminate disparities.

Announcing Cédric Dever as Director of the Plastic Waste Coalition of Action

Responsible Production & Consumption

The Consumer Goods Forum is very pleased to welcome Cédric Dever as Director of the Plastic Waste Coalition of Action. As the CGF’s newest director, Cédric will support 42 CEOs from the manufacturing and retail sectors working to eliminate plastic waste in the environment.

Innovation Creates More Sustainable Meat Alternatives

Responsible Production & Consumption

Meati Foods is the producer of a meat alternative based on nutrient-rich mushroom root. Using novel food processing techniques, Meati Foods can create this protein-rich product

Episode 3 | Investing in Water Propels Prosperity & Climate Resilience | the Sustainable Finance Podcast

What if there was a global capital market that accelerated universal access to safe water and sanitation?

Water Stewardship at Suncor- 2023 Report on Sustainability

Research, Reports & Publications

We broke new ground when we first began publicly reporting our sustainability performance in the mid-1990s. Twenty-eight years later, our Report on Sustainability and its companion publication, the Climate Report, continue the practice of disclosing our progress.

Medtronic Named to 100 Best Corporate Citizens of 2023

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

3BL has named Medtronic (NYSE:MDT) to its annual 100 Best Corporate Citizens ranking, recognizing outstanding environmental, social and governance (ESG) transparency and performance among the 1,000 largest U.S. public companies.

Society of Cosmetic Chemists Awards Madam C.J. Walker Scholarship, Sponsored by Mary Kay Inc. To Assist Minority Students Pursuing STEM Studies

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The Society of Cosmetic Chemists (SCC) Madam C.J. Walker Scholarship, sponsored by Mary Kay, recently announced its 2023 scholarship recipients.

Leading the Next Generation: Meet Daniel Leyba

Diversity & Inclusion

I’ve been at GoDaddy for over eleven years and nine of those have been in leadership roles. I’ve worked in Care the entire time from Sales to Support and now in Global Advanced Operations (GOA).

Spotlight on Henkel's ERGs: The Aerospace Cultural Alliance

Diversity & Inclusion

Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) are an important part of a company's culture. They help build community and engage different perspectives with the goal of encouraging positive change within and outside of the company.

How To Reduce the Environmental Impact of Labs

Responsible Production & Consumption

Jeffrey Whitford, VP of Sustainability & Social Business Innovation at MilliporeSigma discusses the impact of reducing emissions in the lab to benefit not only the environment, but businesses as well in this article originally posted on Labcompare.

SAP, One of the World’s Largest Tech Companies, Aims to Tackle Scope 3 Emissions

Environment

Companies are increasingly being regulated to lower their greenhouse gas emissions and produce net-zero strategies. In some cases, reducing emissions is relatively straightforward. Once you start diving into what achieving net zero entails, however, the waters can get murky

What the Diagnostic Odyssey Looks Like—And How We Can End It

Health & Healthcare

People unfamiliar with the world of rare diseases might assume that someone with a genetic disorder received their diagnosis at birth. Unfortunately, this is almost never the case.

Southwire’s 12 for Life® Opens New Industrial Maintenance Lab in Partnership With Carroll County Schools

Education

Southwire’s 12 for Life® is pleased to partner with Carroll County Schools to open a new Industrial Maintenance Lab to its students.

Southern California Farm Family Has Deep Roots in Japanese American Community

No one knew it at the time, but when Kenny Tanaka’s parents invited him and his preschool classmates to tour the family farm, it set off a series of events that would ultimately reshape the business.

Cisco's Sustainability 101: What Is Carbon Accounting?

Sustainable Development Goals

According to the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), climate science says we must limit warming to no more than 1.5 °C above pre-industrial levels to avoid the worst impacts of climate change.

Qualcomm Named to 100 Best Corporate Citizens of 2023

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

3BL has named Qualcomm Incorporated to its annual 100 Best Corporate Citizens ranking, recognizing outstanding environmental, social and governance (ESG) transparency and performance among the 1,000 largest U.S. public companies.

DP World Dominicana Wins Prestigious 2023 AAPA-CIP Port Industry Award of Excellence

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

In recognition of its operational excellence and significant contributions to the local community, DP World Dominicana has been named the recipient of the prestigious 2023 AAPA-CIP Port Industry Award of Excellence in the port infrastructure development category.

Sofidel’s Commitment to Green Bay and Sustainability

Sustainable Development Goals

Sofidel promotes sustainable energy sources and has achieved greater energy efficiency in its plants and processes, including its Green Bay operations.

WBA Achieves Disability Representation Goal for Fiscal Year 2023

Diversity & Inclusion

This October, which is National Disability Employment Awareness Month in the U.S., WBA remains steadfast in its commitment to employees who identify as having a disability—and the numbers prove it.

The Chemicals Exec Looking To Decarbonize — And Rebuild Trust

Environment

Amber Wellman is leading Chemours through a new phase in the global chemistry giant’s decarbonization and sustainability journey.

Duke Energy Progress Receives Approval for New Rates in North Carolina, Implements New Programs To Help Customers

Energy

Duke Energy Progress will implement new rates for North Carolina customers on Oct. 1 as approved by the North Carolina Utilities Commission (NCUC).