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KeyBank To Open New, Full-Service, State-of-the-Art Branch in Ithaca

KeyBank will open a new, full-service, state-of-the-art branch in Downtown Ithaca The new branch, located at 604 South Meadow Street, will open on July 31, 2023.

Viatris 2022 Sustainability Report: Partnering To End Tuberculosis

Health & Healthcare

Tuberculosis (TB) is the second deadliest infectious disease, causing 1.5 million deaths globally every year. More than 80%1 of cases and deaths due to TB occur in lower- and middle-income countries.

Boys and Girls Clubs: What They Do Is Whatever It Takes

Education

The truth about kids is simple: when nurtured and given opportunity, they thrive. It’s something the founders of the group that would one day become Boys and Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) knew when they started out in 1860.

Clarion Partners Supports Project REAP’s Efforts To Build a Robust Diverse CRE Talent Pipeline

Diversity & Inclusion

Clarion Partners LLC, a leading real estate investment manager, is working collaboratively with Project REAP – The Real Estate Associate Program – on programming and initiatives to diversify the commercial real estate (CRE) industry talent pipeline.

Truist Releases 2022 Supplier Diversity Economic Impact Report

Diversity & Inclusion

Truist has released its 2022 Supplier Diversity Economic Impact Report which measures the economic benefits of Truist’s purchases from small and diverse businesses in 2022.

Alibaba Slashes Carbon Footprint By 13% Through Emission-Saving Efforts

Energy

Alibaba Group cut net carbon emissions from its direct operations by 12.9% over its fiscal year, according to the company’s annual Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) report published on Monday.

T‑Mobile Supports First Responders in Oregon

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

T-Mobile’s Emergency Response team deployed to the Tygh Valley Spike Camp to bring a boost to network capacity and provide critical support to brave responders stationed at the frontline of the containment.

KeyBank Foundation Provides Grants to American Red Cross Chapters in Vermont and New York To Assist With Flood Relief

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Recent storms and flooding have devastated Vermont and parts of New York, particularly throughout the Hudson Valley area. As with any major natural disaster, KeyBank is taking steps to make sure clients, communities and colleagues have the support they need.

Breaking New Ground: Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany’s Major Life Science Solar Energy Initiative Powers Up at Darmstadt Site

Energy

Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany’s EDISON program invests in projects to increase energy efficiency and onsite renewable energy projects. A new photovoltaic system at the company's global headquarters will cover 3,000 square meters and output 560,000 kWh of green electricity.

Baker Hughes Foundation Contributes $150,000 To Support Coastal Restoration in United States

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Baker Hughes Foundation announced Monday two grants focused on coastal restoration in the United States: first, a $100,000 grant to National Coastal Resilience Fund, and additionally a $50,000 grant to Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana.

How PlantVillage Is Bridging the Gap To Give Farmers a Fighting Chance

Innovation & Technology

PlantVillage is on a mission to help African smallholder farmers adapt to climate change at scale, by using artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing and an incredible team of young people on the ground.

Entergy’s Vegetation Management Program Increases Power Reliability, Improves Wildlife Habitats

Environment

Did you know vegetation-related incidents like fallen trees and drooping branches are one of the leading causes of power outages in the United States?

Applied Materials' Collaborative Pathway to Net Zero

Energy

Applied Materials President and CEO Gary Dickerson presented a keynote titled, “A Collaborative Pathway to Net Zero,” where he delivered a call to action for the entire semiconductor industry to get serious about collaborating to execute real, achievable plans to reach Net Zero

Advancing Sustainability Reporting: Insights From GRI's Networking Session in North America

Events, Media & Communications

GRI North America organized an exclusive virtual networking session this week for GRI Community members in the region.

Dental Programs Creating New Smiles and New Outlooks

Health & Healthcare

Dental schools in two states are reaching underserved populations with dental care they otherwise might not get as a result of grants from Marathon Petroleum Corporation.

AEG, LA Kings and LA Galaxy Team Up With Six Los Angeles-Based Nonprofits To Help Elementary School Students Prepare for Upcoming School Year

Education

The LA Kings and LA Galaxy have teamed up with six Los Angeles-based nonprofits to ensure that elementary school students across Southern California have the supplies they need to be successful during the upcoming academic year.

KeyBank Cleveland Market President Kelly Lamirand Named to Crain’s Cleveland Business 2023 Women of Note List

Diversity & Inclusion

Crain’s Cleveland Business has named KeyBank Cleveland Market President Kelly Lamirand to its 2023 Women of Note list. Honorees represent numerous industries and roles, showcasing how diverse and encompassing women’s business influence in Northeast Ohio truly is.

D&I Weekly News Round Up: Generation, Hair discrimination, and more

Diversity & Inclusion

Welcome to the latest edition of our Diversity & Inclusion News Round-Up. Today we are talking about UK’s 4-day workweek trial results, hair discrimination, Generation Z being stressed in the workplace, and how Europe could solve its tech talent shortage.

Advancing the Financial Health of Women Workers in Global Supply Chains

Diversity & Inclusion

RISE supports collaborative industry action at scale to advance gender equality in global garment, footwear and home textiles supply chains.

Companies Applaud As Four States Take Action To Bring More Clean Cars and Trucks to Their Roads

Environment

Major companies and employers across the U.S. are applauding recent action in four states to advance ambitious clean vehicle standards, the latest signal of the growing momentum toward zero-emission vehicles and clean transportation policy.

American Legion Post 159: A Space To Gather, Connect and Honor Veteran Families

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Last year, Enbridge made a $45,000 Fueling Futures donation to American Legion Post 159 as part of our commitment to building vibrant and sustainable communities near our operations.

Hormel Foods Named One of Fast Company’s Best Workplaces for Innovators

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Innovation has long been a cultural centerpiece of Hormel Foods Corporation, and today, the company was recognized on Fast Company’s fifth annual list of the 100 Best Workplaces for Innovators.

Breaking the Myth, Sharing Our Story: Celebrating AANHPI Heritage Month

Diversity & Inclusion

This May, Nielsen celebrated Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month. Employees joined in internal events to learn more about AANHPI culture and history from their colleagues in the ALL-IN (Asians Learning, Leadership, & Innovation at Nielsen)

CACI Recognized for Cultural Excellence by Top Workplace USA

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Top Workplace USA 2023 has awarded CACI International Inc with five National Culture Excellence Awards as part of its annual workplace survey conducted by Energage, LLC.

‘Communities Are Important to Us, and You Are Important to Communities’

Events, Media & Communications

Regions Bank recently hosted the second annual CDFI Convening, attended by 25 CEOs and executives from Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) and Minority Depository Institutions (MDIs) across the bank’s footprint.