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Diversity & Inclusion

Principal Foundation Matches Micro Loans to Invest in Women Entrepreneurs

Mar 30, 2021 5:50 PM ET

Principal Foundation contributed more than $200,000 to match loans made on International Women’s Day, through Kiva to support women entrepreneurs around the globe.

Energy

Houston Furniture Bank and Green Mountain Energy Sun Club Celebrate New Solar Array

Mar 30, 2021 5:30 PM ET

The Houston Furniture Bank and Green Mountain Energy Sun Club today celebrated the completion of a new solar array with the inauguration of a new mural at the Mattress Recycling Dropoff entrance.

Education

The CNH Industrial Foundation Supports STEM Education

Mar 30, 2021 5:00 PM ET

The CNH Industrial Foundation is committed to Civic & Community Empowerment, including providing funding to support the education of today’s youth.

Media & Communications

Time for a Reset

Mar 30, 2021 4:45 PM ET

Spring has arrived on time in Washington, DC. Tender yellow and white buds poke out of forsythias and magnolias. Warm sunshine and fresh, earthy smells fill the air. Nature is renewing itself like clockwork.

Health & Healthcare

IWBI Welcomes New Organizations to Its Growing Membership Program

Mar 30, 2021 4:00 PM ET

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) is pleased to announce new organizations that have joined the IWBI membership program. The continued growth of the program signifies an increasing global emphasis on improving health and well-being through the spaces where we live, work and play.

Diversity & Inclusion

SAIC Pays Tribute to the Talented Women in Our Ranks

Mar 30, 2021 3:35 PM ET

March is nationally recognized as Women’s History Month. At SAIC, our organization comprises women who are critical to our success and our customers’ missions. Our female professionals go above and beyond each and every day.

Diversity & Inclusion

Empower Your Beauty: Challenging Society's Drive for Perfection

Mar 30, 2021 3:05 PM ET

My hope is to inspire people to improve their self-confidence, provide a fresh outlook on what “beautiful” means and feel empowered to define your own sense of beauty.

Social Impact & Volunteering

The Happiness League: Honor America's Superhero Teacher with LG and Experience Happiness Partners

Mar 30, 2021 2:55 PM ET

Starting on International Happiness Day, we’re recognizing America’s superhero teachers for going above and beyond for our kids’ mental well-being.

Sustainable Development Goals

What Makes Sustainability so Powerful?

Mar 30, 2021 2:50 PM ET

What makes sustainability so powerful? Frank O’Brien-Bernini, Chief Sustainability Officer, shares his thoughts.

Environment

World Water Day: On the Frontlines - Esma Talu, Marketing Manager and Sustainability Leader for Dow Industrial Solutions

Mar 30, 2021 2:35 PM ET

What does valuing water mean to you? We asked that question of Dow people who are on the frontlines of implementing the company’s water strategy. See what they had to say.

Health & Healthcare

RESOLVE Launches Faith & Vaccines

Mar 30, 2021 2:30 PM ET

RESOLVE announces the launch of Faith & Vaccines, a new initiative which partners with faith-based organizations to support equitable distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine to communities that have been disproportionately affected by the pandemic.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation Awards Two Women-Led Nonprofits With Its Inaugural Women Empowerment Grants

Mar 30, 2021 2:20 PM ET

More than 55 percent of the progress in the fight against hunger over the last 25 years came from improvements to the social situation of women, according to the Asian Development Bank.

Environment

International Paper Helps Conserve Pearl Mussels in Dordogne, France

Mar 30, 2021 2:05 PM ET

Our IP Forêt Services team in France collaborated with FSC France and World Wildlife Fund to develop tools and a new website to facilitate the identification, management and monitoring of high conservation value forestry areas.

Diversity & Inclusion

2021 Disney UNCF Corporate Scholars Program Announced

Mar 30, 2021 2:00 PM ET

Today, The Walt Disney Company and the UNCF (United Negro College Fund) announced the 2021 Disney UNCF Corporate Scholars Program, supported by a new $1 million commitment from Disney over three years to aid 50 scholars.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Halo Award Finalists Announced

Mar 30, 2021 1:30 PM ET

Please join us in congratulating this year's Halo Awards finalists!

Now in its 19th year, the Halo Awards are North America’s highest honor for corporate social impact initiatives that successfully engage consumers and/or employees.

Diversity & Inclusion

Alandes Powell: Be an Advocate for Yourself and Other Women

Mar 30, 2021 1:15 PM ET

Alandes Powell is a believer that any woman can create a successful path for herself if that woman believes in her abilities, connects with people who are willing to help her and works hard to achieve her goals.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Macrotrends and More: HP's Leaders on Asia's Future

Mar 30, 2021 12:45 PM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

Griffith Foods Honors Women's History Month and International Women's Day

Mar 30, 2021 12:40 PM ET

This month, Griffith Foods celebrates the achievements of women around the world and raises awareness for gender equality.

Environment

Intel Investing To Restore 46 Million Gallons of Water in Costa Rica

Mar 30, 2021 12:30 PM ET

The effort to restore water to nature will involve around 46 million gallons per year, i.e., the water needed to supply approximately 524 families or 2,620 people over the course of one year.

Education

Resource Empowering Educators to Talk to Students About Mental Health

Mar 30, 2021 12:05 PM ET

In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, schools have adapted instruction to meet the challenge of continuing students' education. As the pandemic continues, special attention needs to be paid to students’ mental health.

Health & Healthcare

Alkermes Commits to Being #BipolarBrave on World Bipolar Day

Mar 30, 2021 11:35 AM ET

Today we observe World Bipolar Day to help lift the ~2.8% of American adults living with #bipolar disorder & coping with extreme highs & lows in mood & energy.

Innovation & Technology

Invesco Joins Forces With Investment Leaders To Reach A Net-Zero Future

Mar 30, 2021 11:30 AM ET

Invesco’s work on tackling climate change and involvement in ground-breaking initiatives such as Net Zero Asset Managers initiative can help investors be aligned to a low-carbon future and play a key role in making the world and our environment more sustainable for future generations.

Diversity & Inclusion

Q&A: Qualcomm Pushes Diversity for Business Boost

Mar 30, 2021 11:30 AM ET

Environment

Arhaus Celebrates Earth Month with Expanded Green Initiative

Mar 30, 2021 11:30 AM ET

Through its Green Initiative, Arhaus, a leader in globally inspired, heirloom-quality, and sustainable furniture and décor, works with artisans around the world to use sustainably sourced, reclaimed, and natural materials where possible.

Diversity & Inclusion

A Shared Past, a Common Purpose

Mar 30, 2021 11:25 AM ET

These three employees, alums of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, are helping the firm support the next generation of Black students through our new Morgan Stanley HBCU Scholars Program.