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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement | T-Mobile

Rediscovering Real Connection in a Digital World

At T-Mobile, we’ve made it our mission to be the best in the world at connecting customers to their world. But during the holidays, I think a lot about a different kind of connection — the kind you can’t get from technology alone.

Research, Reports & Publications

Tackling ESRS and Double Materiality

In this quick chat, ESG Talk host Andie Wood provides an update on the European Sustainability Reporting Standards — new reporting rules companies will need to follow to comply with the CSRD — and explores their connection to the concept of double materiality.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Baker Hughes Foundation Contributes $750,000 to Charities Nominated by Employees

The Baker Hughes Foundation announced Monday a total of $750,000 in grants to nonprofit organizations that promote our values and support local communities.

Green Infrastructure

Sustainability in Action: Monterrey Facility Is Leading by Example in Energy and Waste Management

Our team at Trane Monterrey is taking bold action to lead the way in responsible operations, installing photovoltaic panels and a biological wastewater treatment plant to reduce absolute energy consumption and achieve net positive water consumption.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

New Federal Guidance Will Restore and Strengthen Oversight of Non-Bank Financial Institutions

Ceres today welcomed the finalization of new guidance from the Financial Stability Oversight Council (FSOC) that would enhance the supervision and regulation of certain non-bank financial institutions (NBFIs) that play a pivotal role in strengthening the financial ecosystem.

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Education

Whole Planet Foundation Directs $150,000 From the Kasperick Foundation Towards Combating Food Insecurity in Colombia, Guinea, and Ethiopia

Eliminating hunger has been a global priority for decades, but systemic shocks including wars and armed conflicts, the Covid-19 pandemic, trade restrictions, supply chain issues, inflation, and currency instability, have recently led to heightened rates of food insecurity.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Bread Financial™’s LivingWell Program Wins Prestigious Ragan Workplace Wellness Award for Financial Wellness

For its efforts to support holistic associate well-being, Bread Financial™’s LivingWell program recently won a Ragan Workplace Wellness Award, which celebrates the organizations, people and teams that have made significant strides in improving their employees' health.

Energy

Enbridge Primes RNG Prowess With Purchase of Seven U.S. Facilities

Enbridge has taken another significant step in the business of manufacturing and transporting renewable natural gas (RNG).

Environment

Medtronic: Helping Lead the Way in Packaging Waste Reduction

As part of our commitment to operate sustainably, Medtronic is working to set an example for how our industry can reduce waste generated from the packaging of medical devices.

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Environment

Michigan on the Verge of 100% Clean Electricity As House Passes Clean Energy Legislation

Ceres applauds the Michigan House of Representative for passing ambitious clean energy legislation today, putting the state on the verge of adopting a 100% clean electricity standard by 2040 and several other important policies to grow clean energy investment and jobs.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Meaningful Influencers

United Way campaigns are underway throughout the Regions Bank footprint. The bank has a long history with the organization. During last year’s campaign, Regions contributed $7.2 million to more than 150 United Way agencies across our footprint.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Aramark Employees Support Breast Cancer Awareness

During Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Aramark Community Relations and Aramark’s EMPOWER employee resource group collaborated to create volunteer activities that emphasize the company’s commitment to driving positive outcomes.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Southwire 2022 Sustainability Report: A Message From Our Leadership

The shift toward renewables and electrification is transforming the way we deliver power, and Southwire’s technologies are playing a leading role.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

From Adversity to Opportunity

To fulfill her purpose, Lensing has relied on wisdom she's gleaned over many years from family, mentors and others. In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, she's sharing some of that advice and how it has shaped her personally and professionally.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Albertsons Companies' ACME Stores Celebrated Italian-American Heritage Month

Celebrating Italian-American Heritage Month with @ACME in Jersey and South Philadelphia was a true delight!

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Education

Pepco and DC United Team Up to Make a Difference for D.C. Students

Pepco has joined forces with D.C. United to create a partnership that is leaving a lasting impact on students in the District’s Wards 7 and 8.

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Environment

SAC Celebrates the Textile Exchange Conference in London

The annual Textile Exchange Conference took place in London this year, and a substantial group of SAC team members from our membership engagement, stakeholder engagement and business development teams were in attendance.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Own Your Career Podcast — Staying Genuinely Curious: Meet Christine Perkins

Hello, and welcome to the Own Your Career Podcast. My name is Janelle Jordan, and I’m a Program Manager on our Talent, Performance, and Engagement team, and I am so excited to be here with you. Throughout this series, you will hear inspiring interviews with employees.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Many Paths to the Same Goal

Becoming a Southern California Edison lineworker takes intelligence, skill, determination, strength and bravery. It also takes all kinds, as demonstrated by three of Edison International's 2023 Lineworker Scholarship winners.

Events, Media & Communications

Northern Trust Hosts Second Charity Trading Day To Benefit Four Global Charities

Northern Trust has held its second Charity Trading Day, with employees across the world participating to benefit four global charities, aligned with the company’s philanthropic strategy.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Offers New Grants, More Free Resources for Small Businesses

Verizon announced that new grant funding opportunities for small businesses, totaling $500,000, are available via Verizon Small Business Digital Ready.

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Education

KeyBank Invests in Canton Organizations

The KeyBank Foundation has awarded Stark State and ArtsInStark with grant funds to further their missions of bettering the Canton community and surrounding area.

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Innovation & Technology

Case IH Connected Farm: Digital Ecosystem Brings Increased Productivity and Sustainability in the Field

Case IH, a brand of CNH Industrial, in partnership with TIM, a leading agribusiness operator with the largest mobile coverage in the country, presents the first results obtained at the Connected Farm, located in Água Boa, Mato Grosso, Brazil.

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Education

goIT November Monthly Challenge Invites K-12 Students To Combat Inequality With Innovation

TCS and the Irish Red Cross have partnered to invite students to propose ideas for making the planet better for all through the goIT Monthly Challenge for November.

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Events, Media & Communications

Global Citizen and pgLANG Announce ‘Move Afrika,’ a Long-Term Vision To Pioneer a World Class Music Touring Circuit Across the African Continent

International advocacy organization Global Citizen and creative imprint, pgLang today announced ‘Move Afrika: A Global Citizen Experience’, a new long-term, large-scale effort to pioneer a first-of-its-kind international music touring circuit throughout the continent of Africa.

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Events, Media & Communications

All the Sustainable Fashion Acronyms To Know

The sustainability landscape is rife with technical jargon and terms. Many executives argue the myriad of acronyms in sustainable fashion complicates the overarching mission.

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