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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.
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Events, Media & Communications

Special Announcement and Live Performance Set for 3BL Forum on October 25

The stage is set for the 3BL Forum, bringing together senior leaders from top-tier brands and organizations to discuss how the past 2 ½ years of constant change has altered stakeholder priorities and expectations

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Father's Hard Work Leads to Daughter's American Dream

When you ask William Rodriguez, a single father of two, the most important lessons he’s taught his children, the first one he would likely say is the importance of family.

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Green Infrastructure

How Adaptive Reuse Can Help Life Sciences Labs Make the Move to Urban Centers

You could call it the perfect storm. Today, demand for lab space outstrips capacity by 9%, while global supply interruptions have driven lead times on materials to double, and in some cases triple.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Common Impact and MetLife Foundation Host 'Skills for Cities' to Leverage the Power of Pro Bono for Advancing Climate Action and Racial Equity Initiatives

Common Impact, a national leader in skills-based volunteering, will host its signature event, Skills for Cities, on October 27.

Education

IBM Grants a Total of $5 Million In-Kind To Bolster Schools' Cybersecurity Preparedness

As schools become more dependent on technology, ransomware attacks against schools are increasing.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

Farms Suffering Slim Pickings of Seasonal Workers

A survey conducted by the National Farmers’ Union (NFU) highlighted this year’s harvest so far has been significantly impacted due to a lack of people available to pick the crops.

Energy

Varcoe: 'You Have To Be Relentless': Exits of Two Outspoken CEOs Create Hole in Energy Debate

A different kind of energy transition is taking place in Calgary as two longtime leaders in the sector — and vocal defenders of the Canadian oil and gas industry — have signalled this week their plans to retire.

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Education

St. Aloysius School Awarded $10,000 for Financial Literacy Education

Jackson Charitable Foundation, a nonprofit advancing financial knowledge on a national scale, announced today St. Aloysius in Sauk City, WI as the winner of the 6th annual Cha-ChingTM Money Smart Kids Pledge Challenge.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Tapestry Talks: How We Create a Culture of Belonging

We're proud to feature some of our employees in a four-part series called “Tapestry Talks,” which highlights elements of our corporate values and describes how we work

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Southwire's Huntersville Plant Recognized for the Seventh Year With Air Compliance Excellence (ACE) Award

Southwire’s facility in Huntersville, N.C., has again been recognized for its efforts in achieving compliance with air quality permits by receiving the annual Air Compliance Excellence (ACE) Award.

Social Impact & Volunteering

The Power of a Shared Purpose

“The work the Regions team did spreading mulch and rock in our flowerbeds and power washing the sidewalks and driveways made our landscaping look brand new,” said Gardner.

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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

From the 2021 Fifth Third Bancorp ESG Report: Supplier Diversity

We know a diverse supply chain is better business. It’s about offering excellent financial solutions and driving innovation for the benefit of our customers, shareholders, employees and communities.

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Energy

Cummins Moves Forward on Spanish Plant Making Technology Key to 'Green' Hydrogen Production

Global power leader Cummins Inc. will soon begin building its new gigawatt electrolyzer manufacturing plant in Guadalajara, Castilla-La Mancha, Spain, reaffirming the company’s commitment to play a key role in expanding the green hydrogen economy.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Clarion Partners Supports The Next Generation of Real Estate Investment Management Business Leaders With NAREIM

NAREIM, the industry association dedicated to real estate investment management, announced its 2022-2023 class of Jeff Barclay Fellows this month.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Hispanic Businesses Breaking Barriers With 5G Technology

Hispanic businesses have made an extraordinary impact on the U.S. economy. In fact, nearly 5 million Hispanic-owned businesses in the United States contribute more than $800 billion annually.

Energy

Preserving Land for Future Clean Energy Projects

As Redondo Beach Mayor Bill Brand surveys his city's otherwise pristine oceanfront landscape, he can't help but notice an unmistakable scar that has bothered the former airline crew chief since before he was elected to public office in 2009.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Home Depot and Kidde Partner To Make a Difference During Fire Prevention Month

A leader in fire safety for more than 100 years and trusted partner of The Home Depot since 2006, Kidde recently announced a new campaign: Cause For AlarmTM. This fire safety awareness initiative addresses gaps in education and access to fire safety measures.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

A Purpose-Driven Business: GoDaddy Q&A With Pura Vida Founders Griffin Thall and Paul Goodman

We recently caught up with Paul and Griffin at the grand opening of their second flagship store in Irvine, California to learn more about their business success.

Innovation & Technology

Where To Start with ESG? Technology. Here's Why

I heard someone say recently that companies that have not yet started to create environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reports are data-rich but information-poor. So true.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Truist Foundation Announces Atlanta Wealth Building Initiative As Top Recipient of the Inaugural Inspire Awards Grant

Truist Foundation today announced Atlanta Wealth Building Initiative as the top recipient of the inaugural Inspire Awards grant.

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Innovation & Technology

6G Cybersecurity Will Transform How We Deal With Cyberattacks

As researchers and the industry move towards 6G technology, cybersecurity has been recognized as a pivotal field that will minimize the risk of digital threats in the future.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

Subaru and LA Auto Show Fetch National Attention With Dog Adoption Program

Many people attend auto shows to learn about the latest innovations within the automotive industry, but attendees who stop by the Subaru booth might end up leaving with a new family member.

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Events, Media & Communications

Illumina To Host Second Annual Virtual ESG Investor Event on Friday, October 28, 2022

Illumina announced that it will host its second annual virtual Environment, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) focused investor event at 9:30 am Pacific Time (12:30 pm Eastern Time), Friday, October 28, 2022.

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Energy

Duke Energy's North Carolina Charger Prep Credit Program Reduces Cost To Install EV Chargers in Homes, Businesses

Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) is helping defray the cost of electrical upgrades for customers in North Carolina who want to install electric vehicle (EV) chargers at their home or business.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

KKR: The Power To Change

Ken Mehlman, Partner, Global Head of Public Affairs & Co-Head of KKR Global Impact, recently spoke with CNBC’s Leslie Picker at CNBC’s ESG Impact conference.

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