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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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Events, Media & Communications

Global Water Challenge Recognized by the Hilton Global Foundation for Efforts To Improve Travel Destinations for Future Generations, Positively Impacting the Environment and Their Local Community

Global Water Challenge is proud to announce their selection as a 2022 Hilton Global Foundation grant recipient for their efforts to promote water security and expand universal access to safe drinking water, sanitation and hygiene.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Showing the World Self Care Isn't Selfish | Made in America, Season 4, Ep 3

The Harpers are looking to land their wellness company Harp Vision a brick-and-mortar location. The business began during COVID-19 lockdowns, when the Harpers, who both live with chronic pain, decided to launch a wellness business, while promoting the message that self-care is not selfish.

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Diversity & Inclusion

American Banker Names U.S. Bank Leaders to 2022 Most Powerful Women in Banking

American Banker has recognized U.S. Bank leaders in its 2022 Most Powerful Women in Banking, naming vice chairs Gunjan Kedia and Kate Quinn and senior vice president Vanessa Angeles among 75 individual honorees.

Diversity & Inclusion

Yum China: Promoting Traditional Chinese Culture Through Theme Restaurants

Leveraging its own influence to promote local culture to consumers is an integral part of Yum China’s way of working. Throughout Yum China’s thirty-five years of operations in China, it has always been committed to promoting the local culture.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Regional Food Bank Receives $50,000 Grant from KeyBank Foundation

The Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York was awarded a $50,000 grant from the KeyBank Foundation to support children through its BackPack Program.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Collegiate Inventors Competition 2022

Student innovators from Clemson University swept to victory in the 2022 Collegiate Inventors Competition with a wireless device that protects patients from dangerous fluid pressure in the brain.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

In New Project, Consumer Goods Companies Team Up With Palm Oil Companies to Fight Forced Labour in Malaysia

The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) Human Rights Coalition – Working to End Forced Labour (HRC) has launched its People Positive Palm Project, designed to drive collaboration between consumer goods companies and palm oil suppliers in Malaysia

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Purpose 360: NFTs for Good

Non-fungible token. Seed phrase. Ethereum. Cryptocurrency. These are terms that have emerged in recent years and may still leave you puzzled.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Make-a-Wish North Texas Celebrates Facility Sustainability Upgrades, Thanks to Green Mountain Energy Sun Club Grant

Thanks to a sustainability grant from Green Mountain Energy Sun Club, Make-A-Wish North Texas installed a new energy management system in its building.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

CNH Industrial's Education Programs in India Are Making a Difference

CNH Industrial is committed to developing lasting partnerships that provide the communities where it operates with environmental and social benefits.

Diversity & Inclusion

Bread Financial: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month

Hear from Hispanic/Latinx BRG (HLBRG) associates who are making meaningful contributions to our business, community and have important perspectives to share in recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month.

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Diversity & Inclusion

CRB Celebrates National Coming Out Day and Raises Money for The Trevor Project

Earlier this year, our Out+Allies employee resource group unveiled an employee-designed shirt celebrating Pride.

Diversity & Inclusion

Three Native Community Development Financial Institutions Recognized for Compelling Strategies To Finance Change in Their Communities

Rooted in Native culture and history, Native community development financial institutions (CDFIs) provide access to fair, affordable funding in Indian Country, where mainstream finance does not traditionally reach.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Let There Be Light! Boosting Visibility and Safety for Pennsylvania Firefighters

In his over 50 years of service with the Shermans Dale Fire Department, fire chief Mike Minich has answered just about every rescue call you can get.

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Research, Reports & Publications

CECP Giving in Numbers: 2022 Edition Reveals Corporate Investments in Social Justice and Racial Equity up a Record 90%

Reflecting the unprecedented experience of the past year, Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose®’s (CECP) Giving in NumbersTM: 2022 Edition report

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Whole Planet Foundation Poverty Is Unnecessary Project 2022

Between October 17-21, Whole Planet Foundation will host a local and global in-person and online auction is open for bidding, with plenty of items available at starting bids of $10 and $15.

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Sustainable Development Goals

International Paper's Vision 2030 Goals

Our Vision 2030 framework is our north star for the next decade, guiding our journey to ensure our business delivers sustainable outcomes.

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Research, Reports & Publications

PNC Shares Social Bond Impact Report

Affordable housing for seniors, critical support for small businesses in under-resourced communities and access to essential services are among the projects PNC has financed through its inaugural $700 million social bond issued in August 2021.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

SAIC Raises More Than $350,000 To Help Address Food Insecurity During Hunger Action Month

In partnership with Feeding America®, SAIC employees donated the equivalent of 3.5 million meals to people experiencing food insecurity in America.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Bacardi Shake Your Future Is Back and Bigger Than Ever in Italy

Family-owned spirits company, Bacardi is launching its biggest-ever edition of Shake Your Future this week, as it offers 50 unemployed young adults in Italy a life-changing opportunity to train as a professional bartender.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Home Depot Supply Chain Associate Hunter Keister Shares How His Early Childhood Shaped His Life and Career

Life for Hunter Keister was always going to be different. Born three months prematurely, he could fit inside his mother’s hand. Every day he beat the odds as he kept breathing, eating, and moving.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

Season 4 of the Time + Talent Podcast Launches With Exclusive Email Series for Bonus Content

The Time + Talent Podcast returns for a fourth season with hosts Jennifer Bennett, Director of Education & Training for VolunteerMatch, and Tobi Johnson, Founder, and President of VolunteerPro.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Amplifying Black Voices in Media

Black buying power in the U.S. is estimated to grow to $1.98 trillion by 2025. And while most brands acknowledge that Black consumers are critical to their growth and cultural relevance, earning Black consumers’ business can prove challenging as Black people around the world become more discerning of how, where and when brands are targeting them.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Sweden's Filippa K Enters China With Launch on Alibaba's Tmall

Filippa K said the Scandinavian fashion house has entered China by launching on Alibaba Group’s Tmall, which connects businesses with over a billion consumers.

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Health & Healthcare

No-Cost Resources Available From Discovery Education To Support Student Health During and Beyond Red Ribbon Week

Discovery Education and its social impact partners are offering students, educators, and families a host of no-cost digital resources they can use to observe Red Ribbon Week 2022.

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  1. Policy
    Ceres is the leading organizer of investor and company support for climate and clean energy policies in the U.S. By making the economic case for...

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

  3. 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...

  4. KeyBank's Commitment to Diversity
    Promoting inclusive environments by employing systemic changes to improve the access of individuals of diverse backgrounds. Learn more about our...

  5. Aflac Voices
    Hear from Aflac’s senior leaders and subject matter experts about industry trends and more.

  6. 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...

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

  9. 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...

  10. 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...

  11. 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...

  12. 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...

  13. 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...

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

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