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Discovery Education Sends Teachers and Students Nationwide Back to School With a Host of Free New Resources

Global edtech leader Discovery Education and a selection of partners are sending students across the country back to school with a host of new, free dynamic digital resources that nurture student curiosity and support student achievement.
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Energy

Oportun's Impact on Environmental Sustainability

Oportun recognizes that a sustainable healthy planet is critical to ensuring the long-term success of our business and the well-being of the communities we serve.

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Environment

2021 TD Green Space Grant Recipients to Build Resilience in Underserved Communities

The pandemic has exacerbated existing inequities, including the limited access to green spaces in urban neighbourhoods and the corresponding lack of tree canopies in these areas.

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Environment

Les lauréats du Programme de financement TD pour les espaces verts 2021 renforceront la résilience dans des collectivités défavorisées

La pandémie a amplifié les inégalités existantes, notamment en raison de l’accès limité aux espaces verts et de l’absence d’un couvert forestier dans les quartiers urbains.

Innovation & Technology

How to Future-Proof Public Sector Operations: Booz Allen Brings IT Leaders Together for Insights and Advice

Leaders from federal agencies, the private sector—including Booz Allen Vice President Tim Andrews—and academia came together recently to discuss the innovative ideas and technologies

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SCS Global Services' Carbon Neutral Certification Added by Amazon to Its Climate Pledge Friendly Program

Today, SCS Global Services’ Carbon Neutral Certification Program announced that it has been selected by Amazon as one of its newest, trusted, third-party certifications for its Climate Pledge Friendly program

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Environment

PepsiCo Announces 2030 Goal to Scale Regenerative Farming Practices Across 7 Million Acres, Equivalent to Entire Agricultural Footprint

The company’s efforts are estimated to reduce at least 3 million tons of greenhouse gas emissions by the end of the decade.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CBRE Group, Inc. Earns 2021 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Sustained Excellence Award

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has recognized CBRE with a 2021 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year Sustained Excellence Award for continued leadership and superior contributions to ENERGY STAR.

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Research, Reports & Publications

CDL Integrated Sustainability Report 2021 Spotlights Its Adaptable and Resilient ESG Strategy

City Developments Limited (CDL) has published its Integrated Sustainability Report (ISR) 2021, its fourteenth sustainability report since 2008. Themed “Advancing Change Resilience”, the digital report communicates CDL’s progress towards its material Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) goals and targets, established under the CDL Future Value 2030 sustainability blueprint.

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Education

DNA Decoded Offers Digital Resources for Educators and Students in Celebration of DNA Day

Over 65 years ago, deoxyribonucleic acid (more commonly referred to as DNA) was discovered by a team of scientists led by Rosalind Franklin, Maurice Wilkins, and James Watson.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Honoring the 2021 Top 50 Leaders in Higher Education at the National Diversity & Leadership Conference

Educators are pivotal for the growth and development of individuals and subsequently, the organizations for which their students work. Educators’ long term contributions have significantly and uniquely impacted the greater community.

Diversity & Inclusion

Taking a Stand: American Advocates for LGBTQ Rights and Hate Crimes Legislation

American joined w/ dozens of other TX-based companies today in an open letter to lawmakers, supporting the inclusion of LGBTQ people in nondiscrimination laws & opposes any effort to exclude the LGBTQ community from full civil rights protections.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Honoring the 2021 Top 50 Talent Officers at the National Diversity & Leadership Conference

The DiversityFirstTM will be hosting the 17th Annual National Diversity and Leadership Conference on April 21-22 and April 28-29, 2021.

Environment

"Road to Glasgow" - United Nations Climate Change Conference

A message from Shonagh Smith, host of the EarthxTV Original "Road to Glasgow" - premiering on #EarthDay, April 22 at 8|7c on earthxtv.com.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

3M Employees Advance Sustainability at Work, in Their Communities

During Earth Month, 3M is celebrating the many ways we give back to the environment and sharing how our global footprint expands this positive impact in a series of stories.

Events, Media & Communications

TechUnited:NJ Will Celebrate Earth Day by Announcing $50k BetterPlanet Challenge with NJ Governor Murphy, Blackrock President, PSEG CEO, & More in Virtual Launch Event

TechUnited:NJ will be announcing the launch of their 2nd annual BetterPlanet Challenge on April 22, 2021 at 12pm ET, virtually. The innovation challenge will award one winner with a $50K prize and applications with mentorship, press...

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

How Many New Roofs Has Owens Corning Donated to the Community?

Can you guess how many roofs we’ve helped replace since 2016?

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Bloomberg's Sustainable Pantries - Both Offline and Online

Food undoubtedly brings people together. Visitors to any of our Bloomberg offices around the globe are welcomed by our famous pantries. They are hubs not only for employees to grab a coffee or a snack, but also to mingle, to bump into other colleagues and exchange ideas.

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Health & Healthcare

With Lenovo, TechsoMed Is Spurring a Revolution in Cancer Treatment

The partnership between TechsoMed and Lenovo is enabling physicians to target cancer with never before seen precision.

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Education

51 Activities and Events From Discovery Education and Partners Available to Help Educators and Communities Celebrate Earth Day

To celebrate the 51st Anniversary of Earth Day on April 22, 2021, Discovery Education and several content, corporate, and community partners present educators, students, and families 51 engaging, curated activities and events.

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Green Infrastructure

Mondelez Bahrain Biscuits WLL Simplifies Energy and Water Monitoring

Schneider Electric’s EcoStruxure Resource Advisor will help the operations team measure and manage energy and sustainability initiatives.

Green Infrastructure

Change Leader: Changing Practices for a Changing World

According to Mondshine, the last three years or so have seen dramatic changes in public and business perceptions of sustainability.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Parks Project Recognized With First-Ever National Park Defender Award

This National Park Week, in recognition of their outstanding track record of advocating for national parks, the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) is honoring Parks Project with its inaugural National Park Defender award.

Responsible Production & Consumption

What Can You Do to Help the HSUS End the Horrific Conditions and Cruelty at Puppy Mills and Pet Stores Nationwide?

Not all pet stores are bad. More than 3,000 pet stores have partnered through The Humane Society of the United States’ Puppy Friendly Pet Stores program.

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Environment

Making Commitments Are 'Easy,' Delivering Is Where the Real Work Begins

The Hershey Company announced several important steps it is taking to address the issue of climate change. We are committing to a new Science Based Target (SBT) to reduce our greenhouse gas footprint with specific actions toward some of our larger areas of GHG emissions, including renewable energy, deforestation and packaging.

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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

4 Strategies to Help Your Facility Respond to the Changing Animal Health Market

In many ways, there has never been a better time to develop and manufacture therapies for the global animal health market. Analysts expect this $38.5 billion industry to grow by up to 5.7% annually between now and 2023.

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