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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives | Maximus

Offering Support to Under-Resourced Infants, Toddlers, and Their Families Experiencing Housing Instability in Washington, DC

Through the support of a grant from the Maximus Foundation, Bright Beginnings provided comprehensive services to more than 380 children, from infants to 5 years old, and their families experiencing housing instability.
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Sustainable Development Goals

Earth Day 2024: Our Commitments to a More Sustainable Future

In my time at Lenovo, I’ve watched Earth Day develop from a single day of celebration and awareness in the U.S. – mostly around recycling – to a global event that doesn’t just celebrate awareness in the moment but fosters transparency and collaboration around our common goals.

Events, Media & Communications

Olympus Joins Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council

HPRC is thrilled to welcome Olympus, a leading manufacturer of optical and digital precision technology, as a new member.

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Environment

Charting a Greener Path: Practical Tips for Boosting Natural Resource Management for Earth Day and Every Day

As we celebrate Earth Day 2024, we want to take the time to acknowledge the importance and role of our world’s natural resources and how we can better manage and conserve them. We all have a role to play in natural resource management.

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Sustainable Development Goals

Pizza Hut Puts Good on Its Menu With Investments in Sustainably Sourced Cheese With Dairy Farmers of America

Pizza Hut has a long history of adding craveable goodness to its food, and that includes one of its most important ingredients – its cheese.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

‘Building Knowledge To Last a Lifetime’

The Regions Foundation is a nonprofit funded primarily by Regions Bank. The Foundation’s grants and investments create positive change in communities across the South, Midwest and Texas.

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Environment

Fifth Third Joins Mastercard’s Priceless Planet Coalition

As part of its commitment to combat climate change and in celebration of Earth Day 2024, Fifth Third Bank today announced it has joined Mastercard’s Priceless Planet Coalition, an effort to restore 100 million trees across the globe by 2025.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Taco Bell's Arab Heritage Month Spotlight - David S.

David S., Market Coach at Taco Bell Corp. started at Taco Bell as a Shift Lead in Alabama almost 30 years ago! Since then, he has worked his way up to his current position of Market Coach, running the Norfolk and D.C. markets.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Environmentally Secure Future: Meet Cole Sibbald

Hello! I am Cole, a Data Engineer at GoDaddy. I live, work, and play in one of the most beautiful areas of Canada; the West Kootenays. While living in a historically rich area, I am grateful to apply my skills to the global workforce of employees that GoDaddy is comprised of.

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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Eastman, Swiss Eyewear Group Collaborate To Launch INVU 10th Anniversary Collection With Tritan Renew

Eastman, a global specialty materials company, and Swiss Eyewear Group (SEG), a leading eyewear manufacturer, announce their partnership to celebrate the 10th anniversary of SEG’s INVU eyewear collection.

Environment

The Economic and Water Impacts of the EPA’s “Slaughterhouse” Rule

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has a decision to make. Right now the agency is considering new water pollution standards for slaughterhouses and rendering facilities in response to lawsuits from environmental organizations.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

Clorox’s Latest Sustainable Product Innovations

Innovation at Clorox is all about building trusted brands people love that meet their ever-evolving needs. We mainly do this by developing products that use less packaging overall and/or more sustainable packaging materials and leave less waste behind after they’re used.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Circularity in Practice: How The Home Depot Is Turning Waste Into Opportunity

In a circular economy, nothing is wasted. Materials that would be typically thrown away can be reimagined or reinvented into something useful. Everyday items like plastic pots can enjoy a second life as hanging baskets, while plastic wrap can be transformed into deck boards.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Comcast RISE To Provide Grant Packages to 500 More Small Businesses in Five Regions

Comcast announced a new round of businesses in five regions will receive grants through Comcast RISE, providing 500 more small businesses with comprehensive packages.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

BloombergNEF Announces 11 Climate Innovators As the Winners of the 2024 BNEF Pioneers Award

BloombergNEF (BNEF) announced the winners of its 2024 Pioneers award, recognizing 11 early-stage companies working to introduce technologies and products that will accelerate global decarbonization and halt climate change.

Sustainable Development Goals

IBM: Using AI To Power Sustainable Buildings

Wael El Chouwani, IBM Sustainability Software Market leader, believes that leveraging the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to support sustainable building operations is of utmost importance.

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Events, Media & Communications

Support Guests and the Environment With Sustainable Restrooms

Earth Day is a good time to reevaluate your cleaning practices and consider how they impact the environment. When it comes to facility maintenance, one area that often goes overlooked is sustainable restroom upkeep.

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Energy

How Does India’s Carbon Footprint Differ From the Rest of the World?

Dive into India's path to reducing emissions and it's journey to the energy transition.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bath & Body Works ESG Efforts Recognized With PR News Impact Communications Award

Bath & Body Works’ ongoing ESG efforts were recently recognized by PR News in the organization’s 2024 Impact Communications Awards. These awards honor communicators who use their platforms to better their community and the global community at large.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

World Environment Center Recognizes Carrier With the 2024 WEC Gold Medal Award for International Corporate Achievement in Sustainable Development

The World Environment Center (WEC) today announced the WEC 40th Gold Medal Award for International Corporate Achievement in Sustainable Development is awarded to Carrier Global Corporation (NYSE:CARR), global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

Saint-Gobain Achieves Core Living Building Ready Designation From the International Living Future Institute for CertainTeed Innovation Malvern Renovation

Saint-Gobain announced today that CertainTeed Innovation Malvern, its research and development center located on its North American headquarters campus in Malvern, Pennsylvania, has received a Core Living Building Ready designation by The International Living Future Institute.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Navigating Home Ownership: Balancing Spending and Saving for Financial Success

Owning a home marks a significant milestone in one’s life, yet it also introduces a myriad of financial responsibilities that demand careful foresight and planning. With homeownership, there are new and unforeseen expenses that need to be proactively planned for.

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Events, Media & Communications

Schneider Electric Foundation Turns 25 and Launches the ‘25 Years Young’ Campaign

To mark the 25th anniversary of its foundation, Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, is launching a global campaign in celebration of both this key milestone and the next generation of young leaders.

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Environment

Mercedes-Benz Arena, Shanghai Celebrates World Earth Day Through Music, Art, and Community Engagement

As the world celebrates World Earth Day on April 22nd, AEG’s Mercedes-Benz Arena (MBA) in Shanghai has taken the initiative to raise awareness about environmental issues through a series of events under the theme "Planet vs. Plastics."

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Innovation & Technology

Baker Tilly Takes On Climate-Related Reporting

A fundamental step to advancing environmental sustainability is good reporting — and, boy, do we love numbers — which is why Baker Tilly is diving straight into our new software for tracking climate-related data.

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Diversity & Inclusion

I'm Breaking New Ground at CNH - Katie Hoare

CNH has developed its I’m Breaking New Ground series to recognize organizations and individuals who are committed to making a difference. The company welcomes Kate Hoare, winner of the Women in Ag Award at Agritechnica, to the series.

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