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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

They Inspire Duke Energy's Work in the Hoosier State

Jan 15, 2021 10:10 AM ET

Duke Energy Indiana is the state’s largest electric supplier, serving more than 850,000 customers in 69 of the state’s 92 counties. Customers are as diverse as homeowners and small businesses, farms and schools, factories and municipalities.

Social Impact & Volunteering

VolunteerMatch Launches Guides in Apple Maps in Major Metro Areas to Help Activate 100MM Volunteers

Jan 15, 2021 10:00 AM ET

VolunteerMatch, the largest nonprofit network with the most volunteer opportunities, today announced the launch of new community-based Guides in Apple Maps to easily find great places to volunteer.

Responsible Production & Consumption

People of Packaging Podcast Features Fabien Thibault - Global Manager, Product & Packaging Sustainability for MilliporeSigma

Jan 15, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Adam Peek, host of the People of Packaging podcast, sat down with Fabien Thibault, global manager, product & packaging sustainability for MilliporeSigma, to discuss his career in packaging and the sustainable strides he’s making at MilliporeSigma.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

When and How to Speak Up: How Companies Can Communicate Their Corporate Purpose

Jan 15, 2021 9:45 AM ET

Few of today’s CEOs earned their jobs because they were socially responsible and spoke out on hot topics. Yet now more than ever, key stakeholders want to know where companies and CEOs stand on critical social issues.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Watch Land Betterment Corporation's Impact Minute Episode 23

Jan 15, 2021 9:15 AM ET

Land Betterment Corporation (“Land Betterment” or the “Company”) is proud to release Episode 23 of its Impact Minute video blog.

Research, Reports & Publications

Floating Blue Ammonia Production: Creating a Zero-Carbon Emission Fuel

Jan 15, 2021 9:00 AM ET

Golar, an industry leader in floating LNG, and Black & Veatch, a leader in oil, gas and chemical infrastructure, have released a free joint report, Floating Blue Ammonia Production: Creating a Zero-Carbon Emission Fuel.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Homer Fund: Taking Care of Our People Through Tough Times

Jan 15, 2021 9:00 AM ET

2020 brought many unexpected events, from the COVID-19 pandemic to a seemingly endless lineup of natural disasters. The Homer Fund ,funded by contributions from The Home Depot associates, for associates — offered support during times of need.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

20 C-Suite Sustainability Champions for 2021

Jan 15, 2021 8:50 AM ET

NRG CEO Mauricio Gutierrez is wise to the macro trends that favor clean energy, and has called sustainability "the glue that keeps all of our stakeholders working together toward a common goal with purpose."

Events, Media & Communications

Climate Action in 2021: The Year of Breakthroughs?

Jan 14, 2021 5:35 PM ET

During this session, we’ll discuss how companies have successfully taken leadership on climate action. Walk away with clear, actionable steps to help you speed up on your climate journey and build resilience within your organization.

Health & Healthcare

IWBI Launches Global Network of Advisors to Advance Health Equity Worldwide

Jan 14, 2021 4:45 PM ET

The International WELL Building Institute today announced the launch of its new IWBI Health Equity Advisory to help accelerate its vision for everyone to have a fair and just opportunity to be as healthy as possible. The Advisory will...

Environment

Businesses Call on Virginia General Assembly to Adopt Clean Car Standards

Jan 14, 2021 4:05 PM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Siemens Foundation and Northern Trust to Invest $10M in Community Development Financial Institutions to Support Racial and Social Equity in Underserved Communities

Jan 14, 2021 4:05 PM ET

The Siemens Foundation and Northern Trust today announced a commitment of $10 million to two Community Development Financial Institutions Funds (CDFI) to support racial and social equity in underserved communities.

Environment

CNH Industrial India Helping To Overcome Challenges Associated With Stubble Burning in India

Jan 14, 2021 4:00 PM ET

CNH Industrial India, in collaboration with IARI, is providing agricultural equipment (tractors, balers, mulchers, rakes), financial support and technical support to develop a holistic solution for straw and crop residue management.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Victory Hemp Launches Campaign to Finance Regenerative Hemp Production

Jan 14, 2021 4:00 PM ET

Victory Hemp has partnered with Steward, the world's first CrowdFarming platform™, to launch a campaign to finance regenerative hemp grain production. Crowdfunding through Steward is set up as a loan, not a donation, so everyday people can invest in sustainable agriculture and earn healthy returns.

Events, Media & Communications

CECP Virtually Convenes CEOs of the World's Largest Companies; Third Meeting Focuses on Public and Corporate Sector Partnerships for Recovery in 2021

Jan 14, 2021 3:50 PM ET

Education

2021 Possibility Grant Sweepstakes From Siemens Foundation and Discovery Now Open Offering Five Title 1 Schools $25,000 Total for STEM Initiatives

Jan 14, 2021 3:30 PM ET

The 2021 Possibility Grant Sweepstakes, which offers five Title 1 K-12 schools across the United States an opportunity to win a $5,000 STEM grant to purchase supplies and technology for any STEM-related initiative, is now accepting entries here.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Make a Difference: Volunteer

Jan 14, 2021 2:00 PM ET

Virtual volunteering has emerged as an important way for people to connect to their communities. Hear from Kumar Lakshminarayan on how he continues to support Team Everest’s work to provide quality education to financially challenged children.

Diversity & Inclusion

Disney General Entertainment Content Writing Program Names 2021 Participants

Jan 14, 2021 2:00 PM ET

Disney General Entertainment Content (DGE) proudly announces the 13 writers selected for its 2021 writing program and names the recipient of Disney Channel’s Eunetta T. Boone Comedy Writer’s Scholarship, established last year by the network in honor of the late writer/producer for diverse and aspiring comedy writers.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

3 Stressors That Will Knock You Off Your Compliance Track

Jan 14, 2021 1:00 PM ET

Antea Group discusses 3 stressors you should be aware of that could knock you off your compliance track in 2021. They include personnel changes, lack of resources, and integration of a company and processes after an acquisition. Find out more.

Environment

Tire Particles: Looking at The Big Picture Through (Very Small) Particles

Jan 14, 2021 1:00 PM ET

As public concern over environmental pollution evolves and focuses on new areas, businesses continue to seek solutions. Some aspects of the problem, like cutting down on disposable plastic bottles or reducing emissions, have been studied extensively.

Media & Communications

Social Value & Social Return on Investment (SROI) Training Increasingly Essential for Credible ESG, UNSDG, Sustainability Reporting

Jan 14, 2021 12:15 PM ET

Social Value & Social Return on Investment (SROI) Accredited Practitioner training is the essential course for all working to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals by 2030. This includes sustainability experts, ESG leads, impact investors, academics, evaluators and charitable, non-profit and social enterprise program leads.

Diversity & Inclusion

Aramark Launches Chef Spotlight to Celebrate Diverse Culinary Talent

Jan 14, 2021 12:00 PM ET

Aramark (NYSE: ARMK), the largest U.S.-based food service company, today launched Chef Spotlight, a program that celebrates the diverse culinary talent within the Company and spotlights the chefs who have had an impact on the organization and its guests.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Telemundo 44 and Comcast Present Latin American Youth Center with 200 Laptops & Complimentary Internet Essentials Service for Families

Jan 14, 2021 11:45 AM ET

This initiative ties into Comcast’s broader mission to help close the digital divide and is one facet of Telemundo’s holiday campaign, Felices Fiestas, which celebrates the value of relationships and hope for the future.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

International Paper Vicksburg Mill Awards $70,000 in Foundation Grants to Community Organizations

Jan 14, 2021 11:40 AM ET

The International Paper Vicksburg Mill awarded $70,000 in International Paper Foundation grants to 15 area non-profits in 2020.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Duke Energy Establishes Relationship with Optus Bank to Support Minority-Owned Businesses

Jan 14, 2021 11:20 AM ET

Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) announced today it has deposited $5 million into Optus Bank, a Black-owned bank based in South Carolina, furthering the company’s support for diverse and minority-owned businesses, individuals and low income communities.