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Wells Fargo Foundation Commits $3.45 Million to Compass Working Capital To Expand Access to Family Self-Sufficiency Program

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Wells Fargo Foundation has committed $3.45 million over the next three years to Compass to help expand access to the Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS) program, a savings incentive program that helps families increase their earnings and build financial capability and assets.

Larta Institute Opens Call for Applicants to 2024 Venture Fellows Cohort

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Larta Institute has opened a call for applicants to its 2024 Venture Fellows program which will welcome diverse innovators who are developing solutions to combat the impacts of climate change in communities that are most at risk.

Child Health Day: Giving Children the Chance To Grow Up Healthy, Happy, and With the Promise of a Bright Future

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Child Health Day, celebrated annually on the first Monday in October, is a vital reminder of the unique healthcare needs of children and the importance of ensuring that they grow up healthy, happy, and with the promise of a bright future.

Walgreens Pharmacist Reflects on 50 Years at Her ‘Second Home’

Barbara Fjordbak married her husband Jim in July 1972, and six months later she started working for Walgreens. So, she’s been married for 51 years and worked at Walgreens for 50.

Fighting Food Inflation Through a Sustainable Supply Chain

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

The global food supply chain is a complex nexus of rising costs, logistical challenges, and environmental factors, writes Morten Johansen, Chief Operating Officer for DP World Americas, in a recent article for Forbes.

KeyBank Opens New Branch and Distributes Grant in West Valley City

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KeyBank celebrated its new full-service branch in West Valley City, Utah, October 20-21, with a celebration that included a ribbon cutting ceremony, family-friendly activities with prize giveaways and a meet and greet with a surprise guest from Real Salt Lake.

Leidos To Lead Climate Sustainability and Resilience Strategies for the Department of Defense

Green Infrastructure

Leidos was recently awarded the Strategic Climate Sustainability and Resilience Services (SCSRS) contract to lead a mission resilience-focused transformation for the U.S. Department of Defense’s (DoD) resource management processes.

GRI North America Expands ESG/Sustainability Educational Offerings To Trade Associations

Education

GRI North America worked with several select Trade Associations in developing, implementing, and refining a model providing special access to professional development opportunities in the field of sustainability and ESG reporting through the GRI Academy.

Sappi’s ‘The Standard 7’ Wins Graphis 2024 Design Awards

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Sappi North America, Inc., a leading producer and supplier of diversified paper, packaging products and pulp, announces that Volume 7 of The Standard has won Gold in the Print Promotion category of the Graphis 2024 Design Awards.

Optimism and AI Set the Tone at Climate Week NYC and Beyond

Events, Media & Communications

It’s hard not to get discouraged about climate change if you only scan the headlines. New and ever-more alarming stories about our worsening environment make the irreversible tipping point for our planet feel inevitable.

Gear Up Your Restroom for Cold and Flu Season

Health & Healthcare

Don’t let the return of seasonal cold and flu germs stop you or your facility’s occupants from feeling their best. Help fight the spread of illness by taking proper precautions to ensure a safe and healthy environment.

The AUC Data Science Initiative Partners With Mastercard To Further Drive Impact Through Data Science

Through a $6.5M grant, Mastercard will support the expansion of data science education and research efforts across the nation's Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Every Growing Season, Will Ricks Looks for Monarchs. Here's Why

Environment

On a humid day in late August, Will Ricks is out in the field surveying for pollinators. He takes in the sight of colorful nectar plants and the gentle buzzing of bees, a picturesque backdrop for Ricks’ work as a senior environmental scientist at Duke Energy.

Boston Scientific: What Is Ideal Product Flow, and How Does It Help Healthcare Providers, Patients and the Planet?

Sustainable Development Goals

At Boston Scientific, caring for human life is the common bond that connects our mission, business priorities and environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategy.

Merck Senior Vice President Sarah Aiosa Named to Most Powerful Latinas List

We’re proud to celebrate Sarah M. Aiosa, SVP and president, Latin America, for being recognized as one of The Association of Latino Professionals for Americas’ 2023 Most Powerful Latinas!

Webinar With Griffith Foods: "Nourishing the World: A Primer for Sustainable Diets"

Health & Healthcare

You won't want to miss "Nourishing the World: A Primer for Sustainable Diets" in partnership with Worldchefs - World Association of Chefs' Societies on October 25th at 3PM CET!

Sustainable Apparel Coalition Joins Istanbul Apparel Conference “Transformative Journey”

Reflecting the Istanbul Apparel Conference’s 2023 theme, “Transformative Journey,” SAC Executive Vice President Andrew Martin shared information about Responsible Purchasing Practices (RPP) as part of a panel discussion on “Improving the Terms of Trade for Apparel Manufacturers.”

Heartland Hydrogen Hub Selected for U.S. Department of Energy Funding

Energy

The U.S. Department of Energy has selected the Heartland Hydrogen Hub (HH2H) to advance a regional clean energy project.

Mondelēz 2022 Snacking Made Right Report: Packaging

Responsible Production & Consumption

We strive to use more sustainable packaging that protects our products, delights our consumers, and does not harm the environment.

Bloomberg Selected by Mackenzie Investments To Manage ESG Data

Bloomberg announced its DL+ ESG Manager solution has been selected by Mackenzie Investments, one of Canada’s largest investment management firms, to host the acquisition, management and publishing of multi-vendor ESG data.

GFANZ Launches Latin America & Caribbean Network To Support Climate Finance in the Region

Today, the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ) announced the formation of its Latin America & Caribbean Network and the creation of a senior Advisory Board to drive net-zero progress in the region.

Jubilee Becomes the First Texas Community To Join IWBI’s WELL for Residential Program

Green Infrastructure

The Johnson Development community of Jubilee is the first Texas community to become an early adopter of the WELL for residential program by the International WELL Building Institute

‘First-Job Experience’: A Summer Camp Like No Other

Education

Like a typical first day of summer camp, the youth attending those hosted by Canada’s Outland Youth Employment Program (OYEP) start their six-week experience with a touch of apprehension.

Five Drivers Take Home Top Honors at the 2023 National Truck Driving Championships

NTDC is a competition between professional truck drivers in written and skills examinations on their driving knowledge and experience. FedEx had 14 drivers finish at the top of their respective driving class at this year’s championships.

Four Deaf Cintas Employee-Partners Find Success in Union, N.J. Rental Location

Diversity & Inclusion

The Cintas Rental location in Union, N.J. is filled with employee-partners who make communication an inclusive and sometimes creative endeavor.