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Education | Discovery Education

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.

Research, Reports & Publications

Alliant Energy 2020 Corporate Responsibility Report: Our Progress & Sustainability Highlights

At Alliant Energy we are implementing our strategic plan to create a more sustainable future for our customers and communities.

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Events, Media & Communications

World's Leading Businesses to Convene at The Consumer Goods Forum's Global Summit to Accelerate Positive Change for Business, People and Planet

The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) is gearing up for its annual Global Summit from 21 – 24 June, which will unite senior leaders from the world’s biggest companies for collaborative discussions on how to secure better lives through better business.

Energy

Ørsted Accelerates Growth to Realise Its Full Potential As a Global Green Energy Major

Over the past decade, Ørsted has built a global market-leading position in renewable energy with a total of 12 GW of installed renewable capacity.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Home Depot Foundation and Home Builders Institute Partner With 100 Black Men of America, Inc. To Provide Skilled Trades Training Opportunities for Youth in Underserved Communities

The Home Depot Foundation and its trades training nonprofit partner, Home Builders Institute (HBI), are launching a strategic partnership with 100 Black Men of America, Inc. to increase skilled trades training and career opportunities for Black youth.

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Education

Engineer Who Wrote the Book on Combustion Keeps Passion for Education Burning

Growing up outside Philadelphia, Chuck Baukal loved tinkering with his 1970 Plymouth Road Runner. He was good at math and science, too, and followed those interests and abilities into studying mechanical engineering in college.

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Events, Media & Communications

Land Betterment Corporation Sponsored Episode 148 of the Middle Tech Podcast

Land Betterment is committed to support entrepreneurship and collaboration with forward thinkers within its region, and to encourage stakeholder engagement to help bring sustainable solutions to the markets in which it serves.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Honoring AAPI Month

One event taking place to empower people within the community is Philly Fighting Asian Hate, taking place at the Rail Park in Philadelphia, on May 22-23. It aims to educate and empower the AAPI community through self-awareness and self-defense.

Education

Museum's Boeing 727 Gets New, Old Makeover

With its gleaming silver underbelly and three colossal jet engines, the Museum of Science and Industry’s Boeing 727 doesn’t really require a boarding pass to inspire awe.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Stephanie Niven Joins Ninety One in Expansion of Sustainable Investing Credentials

Stephanie Niven has joined Ninety One as a portfolio manager in the Thematic Equity team within Multi-Asset. This appointment underscores the expansion of the team’s sustainable investing credentials...

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Social Impact & Volunteering

Kimberly-Clark Employees Use Their Skills to Support Social Enterprises Helping to End Poverty

The company partnered with We Make Change to host a Change Day to give Kimberly-Clark employees the opportunity to use their skills to make a positive impact. Twenty employees from around the world volunteered their expertise to support four social enterprises helping to end poverty.

Media & Communications

More Details Roll Out - Biden-Harris Administration's - “Whole of Government” Climate Policies & Actions

The Biden-Harris Administration continues to roll out details of new, proposed or adjusted policies, rules, programs, federal government financing plans (budgeting) and various actions to address what the leaders characterize as “the climate crisis”.

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Innovation & Technology

Mini Roller Coaster Taps Rockwell Technology Used in Real Rides

A student-designed roller coaster on display at Cleveland’s Great Lakes Science Center contains the same Rockwell Automation technologies used in the real thing.

Energy

Ecocentricity Blog: On Board

Last week’s news shows that fossil fuel companies are vulnerable to director challenges. Activist investors now have an example to point to, which will shift power dynamics when such future challenges are made.

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Education

Cummins Inc. Global Program Keeps Education Accessible to Communities During COVID-19

In the spirit of turning challenges into opportunities, the Cummins Technical Education for Communities (TEC) program continued to deliver on its goal of transforming lives through technical education amidst the significant challenges presented during the pandemic.

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Environment

The Baker Hughes Foundation Contributes $100,000 to Support Nature-Based Climate Solutions in the US

The Baker Hughes Foundation has announced a $100,000 grant to the American Forest Foundation (AFF) in support of its Family Forest Carbon Program (FFCP).

Responsible Production & Consumption

Methanex 2020 Sustainability Report

Methanex Corporation (TSX:MX) (NASDAQ:MEOH), the world’s largest producer and supplier of methanol, today released its 2020 Sustainability Report to share its progress on the material environmental, social and governance (ESG) topics of most importance to the company’s business and stakeholders.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Gilead Sciences: Committed to Addressing Barriers That Prohibit Care for Asian American and Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Populations

Gilead is committed to addressing barriers that prohibit comprehensive HIV testing, prevention and care for Asian American and Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander populations.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Responsible Business Alliance Announces Process Chemicals Policy to Protect Workers in Manufacturing Supply Chains

Responsible Business Alliance Announces Process Chemicals Policy

Diversity & Inclusion

IPAN Members Share Their Thoughts on #TogetherWeRise

The Invesco Pan-Asian Professionals Network (IPAN) share their thoughts on what #TogetherWeRise means to them as we wrap up Asian & Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Role of CSR in Advancing Our Company

The way CSR is structured at our company underscores its importance as a framework that truly defines how we approach the business decisions we make as an organization. CSR is embedded in and an intrinsic part of our purpose and mission and provides value to our stakeholders.

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Health & Healthcare

Johnson & Johnson Vision Expands “Sight For Kids” Program to Bring Eye Care to More Children and Unveils New “Vision for Good” Community Impact Report

“Sight For Kids” will provide no-cost eye exams and glasses to students with a goal of reaching an estimated 20,000 children across South Florida in its first year.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Albertsons Companies Sets Record $260 Million of Food and Monetary Donations in 2020

Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) is proud to announce it raised a record $260 million in food and monetary donations to aid hunger relief in local communities in 2020. This total includes more than $67 million of in-store donations by Albertsons customers who generously supported

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Diversity & Inclusion

Employee Spotlight: “AAPI Heritage Month Is Important To Me Because I Believe Representation Matters”

In recognition of Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month in May, Melissa Jividan shared why her personal experience of being an Asian American at T‑Mobile is one of many reasons she loves promoting the brand on the company’s social channels

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CNH Industrial Recognized as Manufacturing Leadership Awards 2021 Winner

CNH Industrial announced that it has received a 2021 Manufacturing Leadership Award for outstanding achievement in the Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Analytics Leadership category.

Diversity & Inclusion

Deckers Brands Encourages People to Live Boldly for Pride Month

Deckers Brands kick off Pride month campaigns, encouraging people to live boldly and celebrate diversity.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Goals That Inspire: Positive Social Impact
    Through our Goals That Inspire we strive to make a positive difference in our communities by relying on our ability to understand their needs and then...

  2. Investing in our Communities
    We invest in sustainable community outcomes that improve lives.

  3. Employee Giving & Volunteerism
    We support employees in their desire to give back – connecting them to organizations where they can make a difference.Motorolans are good citizens by...

  4. Collaboration and Partnership
    Cascale shares updates on its strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders geared toward shifting the industry into one that gives back more than...

  5. Community
    Albertsons Companies stores are much more than a place to buy groceries. We're part of your neighborhood, and we believe in making each of our...

  6. KeyBank's Community Investment
    In states where Key has a presence, there are approximately 1.7 million low- to moderate-income (LMI) households. Many LMI individuals don’t have bank...

  7. Advancing inclusion, diversity, and equity
    We believe in zero barriers to opportunity, so we use all the assets we have to advance equity in our communities and within our business. We drive...

  8. Truist Foundation
    About Truist FoundationThe Truist Foundation is committed to Truist Financial Corporation’s (NYSE: TFC) purpose to inspire and build better lives and...

  9. State Policy
    It is imperative that states maintain and expand policies aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and promoting clean energy solutions. Strong...

  10. ESG Talk: Season Three
    The ESG Talk podcast features candid conversations with business leaders from around the world. In season three, co-hosts Mandi McReynolds, Steve...

  11. ISSP Leadership
    The Governing Board holds responsibility for strategic oversight and fiscal responsibility of ISSP, through three Standing Committees: Strategic...

  12. FedEx Cares | Overall
    FedEx Cares is our global community engagement program and one way we connect people and possibilities.We support nonprofit organizations working to...

  13. People
    Empowering Team Members, focusing on safety, and strengthening our communities.

  14. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...

  15. Energy Transition
    Energy Transition Content