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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Cadence India’s Flagship CSR Initiative, the Cadence Scholarship Program, Recognized

Jan 23, 2023 10:30 AM ET

Cadence India’s flagship Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, the Cadence Scholarship Program, has won the prestigious “CSR Times Awards 2022” in the “Education” category.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

How to Choose the Right Grant Application Requirements

Jan 23, 2023 10:00 AM ET

For grantmakers looking to advance equity and support innovation, being intentional about how you build your grant application is where the rubber meets the road.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Leading Trends in Sustainable Investing: From ESG to Impact

Jan 23, 2023 10:00 AM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

Curiosity and Confidence as a Woman in Tech: Meet Richa Gandhi

Jan 23, 2023 10:00 AM ET

I am a Senior Software Engineer on the DRI team and work on Domain Control center products. I have been with GoDaddy for over seven years now. I started at GoDaddy right after my Masters in CS in 2015.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Responding to Floods in California

Jan 23, 2023 10:00 AM ET

With regions of California being impacted by a series of torrential rainstorms, U.S. Bank announced it will provide a $25,000 U.S. Bank Foundation contribution to the Northern California Coastal Region Red Cross in support of disaster relief efforts.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Liz Atlee Named Most Powerful Latina for Third Time

Jan 23, 2023 9:55 AM ET

Liz Atlee, CBRE’s Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer, has been recognized as a 50 Most Powerful Latina (MPL) by the Association of Latino Professionals for America (ALPFA). This is the third time she has earned this prestigious honor.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Abbott, Blood Centers of America Launch First-of-Its-Kind Mixed Reality Experience for Use During Blood Donation

Jan 23, 2023 9:15 AM ET

Abbott (NYSE: ABT) and Blood Centers of America are unveiling an innovative new mixed reality experience for use during blood donation.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

$200,000 in Grants Available for Newark-Led Organizations Advancing Fresh, Healthy Food Access and Community Health; Application Window Now Open

Jan 23, 2023 9:15 AM ET

Whole Cities Foundation announced today that Newark-based organizations can apply for $200,000 in grants through the Newark Fresh, Healthy Food Access Grant from January 23 through February 23, 2023.

Health & Healthcare

Seleni Institute Launches Black Perinatal Mental Health Training

Jan 23, 2023 9:12 AM ET

Seleni Institute launches a new CE-accredited Black Perinatal Mental Health training and 200 scholarships, funded by kate spade new york. The training is designed for mental health and other health professionals to better support birth outcomes for Black birthing individuals.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Common Impact Names Lori Murphy Chief Partnerships Officer

Jan 23, 2023 9:10 AM ET

Dynamic Business Executive to Lead Partnerships and Brand Initiatives for Skills-Based Volunteering Pioneer

Diversity & Inclusion

KeyBank Foundation Invests $545,000 To Support Workforce Development and Community Initiatives in Central New York

Jan 23, 2023 9:00 AM ET

The KeyBank Foundation is investing a total of $555,000 in several non-profit organizations in Central New York to support workforce development and community initiatives. These grants are part of KeyBank’s $40 billion National Community Benefits Plan.

Diversity & Inclusion

MAC Cosmetics Awarded “Diversity Champion” in Savoir Flair ME’s Best of Beauty 2022 Awards

Jan 23, 2023 9:00 AM ET

M·A·C Cosmetics is proud to be named the winner of “The Diversity Champion” category in Savoir Flair Middle East’s Best of Beauty 2022 Awards!

Energy

Tetra Tech's Carolina Barreto Discusses the Climate Resilience Lessons From Expanding Energy Access in Africa

Jan 23, 2023 8:00 AM ET

Tetra Tech’s Dr. Carolina Barreto discusses the climate resilience lessons from expanding energy access in Africa.

Research, Reports & Publications

New CEO Study on Corporate Sustainability From Accenture and the UN Global Compact

Jan 23, 2023 7:00 AM ET

As we’re approaching the halfway point to accomplish the 2030 Agenda, how are business leaders contributing to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals? 

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

True Prosperity Will Be Found in the Embrace of the Digital Economy. These Farmers Prove It

Jan 20, 2023 4:15 PM ET

Digital agriculture platforms such as Farm Pass are helping millions of farmers in rural areas access fair prices and credit to grow their businesses.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Case IH and New Holland Agriculture Win Four ASABE 2023 Innovation Awards

Jan 20, 2023 4:00 PM ET

Case IH and New Holland, global agricultural brands of CNH Industrial, have won four 2023 ASABE AE50 awards from the American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE).

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

PNC Convenes Inaugural Community Leadership Symposium to Understand Needs

Jan 20, 2023 12:30 PM ET

The two-day symposium presented by the Community Development Banking team, will continue annually over the next three years as part of PNC’s increased efforts to invest in underserved communities under its $88 billion Community Benefits Plan.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Essity on CDP’s A List for Sustainability

Jan 20, 2023 12:05 PM ET

The hygiene and health company Essity has once again been recognized for its leadership in sustainability by the global non-profit environmental organization CDP.

Energy

International Paper To Invest $103 Million in Cedar River Mill

Jan 20, 2023 12:00 PM ET

International Paper (NYSE: IP) today announced formal plans to invest approximately $103 million to build and operate two natural gas power boilers to generate steam for its Containerboard Mill in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Health & Healthcare

New Collaboration and Investment Scales Up Innovation To Improve Vaccine Delivery Systems in Africa

Jan 20, 2023 11:30 AM ET

A new collaboration has been announced today during the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland between Project Last Mile and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance to improve vaccine delivery systems via Gavi’s INFUSE platform.

Health & Healthcare

Safety Stars: Recognizing Our Contractors’ Commitment to Safety

Jan 20, 2023 11:00 AM ET

Introducing three contractors who have stood out to Rayonier employees for their efforts to make their working conditions as safe as possible.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

ICYMI: Fifth Third Bank Named to Top 25 of America’s Most Just Companies by Just Capital and CNBC

Jan 20, 2023 10:45 AM ET

Inclusion in the JUST 100 is a recognition of the Bank’s commitment to its employees, customers, communities, planet and shareholders.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Bloomberg and Dahlia Capital Support Launch of New Financial Literacy Program with Instituto PROA

Jan 20, 2023 10:20 AM ET

Bloomberg and Dahlia Capital announced today their support of a new financial literacy course with Instituto PROA’s Plataforma PROA, an online education portal that helps prepare young adults for their first jobs.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Home Depot Foundation, Team Rubicon and World Central Kitchen Help Communities Impacted by Southern Tornadoes

Jan 20, 2023 10:05 AM ET

Last week’s tornadoes upended many communities in the Southeast. The Home Depot Foundation is partnering with Habitat for Humanity, Team Rubicon, The American Red Cross and other nonprofit organizations to help those impacted by the storms.

Diversity & Inclusion

How Project Destined Is Changing the Face of Commercial Real Estate

Jan 20, 2023 10:00 AM ET

In October 2022, USBCDC also contributed $25,000 to Project Destined’s Affordable Housing Bridge Program, an eight-week fellowship that exposes alumni to potential career paths by connecting them with nonprofit and for-profit affordable housing leaders and practitioners.