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Comcast NBCUniversal Teams Up With Exchange To Provide Service Members With Free Streaming of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Once again, service members and honorably discharged Veterans worldwide will enjoy free access to NBCUniversal’s full coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, courtesy of the Army & Air Force Exchange Service and Comcast NBCUniversal.
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Education

Girl Scouts is Fueling the Future of STEM

The evidence is clear – the number of STEM jobs are growing, but not equally.

Sustainable Development Goals

The IOC Joins Global UN Dialogue, Reiterates Role of Sport in Post-COVID World

Launched by the UN Secretary-General, António Guterres, #UN75 is a global dialogue initiative that generates discussions in all spheres of society about the challenges the world is currently facing.

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Research, Reports & Publications

UPS Surpasses Four 2020 Goals One Year Ahead of Schedule

On June 30, 2020 UPS released its 18th annual Sustainability Report, “Accelerating Sustainable Solutions.”

Diversity & Inclusion

Celebrating Military Service and Full Self Expression at Booz Allen: How Two LGBTQ+ Employees Bring Their Full Selves to Work

For many of Booz Allen’s LGBTQ+ employees, military service is another important part of their identity. Founded by a veteran and with veterans representing one-third of its employees, Booz Allen proudly supports its LGBTQ+ military employees—this Pride month and every month

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Energy

Unique Free-to-All Assessment Contributes to the Commercial Viability of Tidal Energy

Tidal stream energy has made a further step towards commercial viability following the most comprehensive lifecycle assessment to-date of a megawatt-scale array in the UK.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

EPA Recognizes LG as Green Power Leader

LG Electronics USA has been named to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Top 30 list of the largest green power users among technology and telecommunications partners within the EPA’s Green Power Partnership.

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Environment

Ceres Applauds New House Climate Action Plan That Would Put the Us on Path to Achieve Net-zero Emissions by 2050

Ceres, a sustainability nonprofit organization, applauds the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis for their leadership and thoughtful set of bold policy recommendations released today to tackle the global climate crisis as the U.S. works to rebuild the economy.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

Albertsons Companies Own Brands Celebrates Sustainability Milestone: 100% of Waterfront BISTRO® and Open Nature® Seafood Will Soon Display the Responsible Choice™ Logo for Sustainable Sourcing

Albertsons Companies (NYSE: ACI) announced today that 100 percent of the seafood in its celebrated waterfront BISTRO® and Open Nature® lines of Own Brands products will soon display the Responsible Choice™ logo for sustainable sourcing.

Diversity & Inclusion

Why Diversity Is Essential to the National Bone Marrow Donor Pool

Ethnic minorities are sadly underrepresented in the national bone marrow donor pool. These groups across the board face challenges in finding their lifesaving matches.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

UPS Publishes 18th Annual Sustainability Report Highlighting Progress

UPS (NYSE:UPS) today announced the launch of its 18th annual Sustainability Report, “Accelerating Sustainable Solutions.” The digital Report is fully interactive and details efforts that took place during 2019 to advance the company’s 2020 and 2025 sustainability goals in alignment with its enterprise strategy.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Bridgestone Americas Donates Emergency Response Trailer to Wilson County, Tennessee Emergency Management Agency

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. (Bridgestone) made a special delivery to the Wilson County Emergency Management Agency in Lebanon, Tennessee on June 30 with a 53-foot fully enclosed emergency response trailer.

Diversity & Inclusion

Inclusion and Advocacy Continues Beyond Pride Month

As Pride Month comes to a close, we will continue to advocate for equal rights. We are proud to continue to champion a culture of being better together.

Social Impact & Volunteering

LGBTQIA+ Entrepreneurship Nonprofit Receives Pro Bono Expansion Consult From JPMorgan Chase

A virtual volunteering project with JPMorgan Chase is helping nonprofit StartOut increase its capacity to set up emerging LGBTQIA+ entrepreneurs for success.

Research, Reports & Publications

Comerica's Corporate Responsibility Report Outlines Progress in Key ESG Topics

Comerica Incorporated (NYSE: CMA) announced the release of its latest Corporate Responsibility Report, which is now featured on comerica.com/sustainability.

Innovation & Technology

Why the World's Largest Beer Company Is Investing in AgTech

Taking its role as the largest malting barley consumer seriously, AB InBev works closely with barley growers across 13 countries globally to help them increase their productivity sustainably and mitigate any challenges they may face.

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Diversity & Inclusion

ScottsMiracle-Gro Associates Reflect on Importance of Pride

2020 marks the 50th anniversary of Pride celebrations around the world, and we believe the value of an inclusive and diverse work culture is more important than ever.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Promoting Diversity and Inclusion in South America

As part of its ongoing initiatives to raise awareness of diversity and inclusion, CNH Industrial rolled out the #WeareMulti communications campaign targeting all employees in South America.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Unique Retail Chain Provides Affordable and Nutritious Food to Low-Income Workers in Bangladesh

Bangladesh-based Direct Fresh Ltd has made a renewed inclusive business commitment to Business Call to Action (BCtA) aiming to provide 1 million low-income factory workers with quality produce and essential goods at lower than market price...

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Keep America Beautiful Joins SoulBuffalo's Ocean Plastics Leadership Network as Nonprofit Member

Keep America Beautiful® today announced it has joined SoulBuffalo’s Ocean Plastics Leadership Network (OPLN)

Environment

USA Continues to Be a Leader in Sustainable Squid

Longfin squid (Doryteuthis (Amerigo) pealeii), also known as loligo, and Northern shortfin squid (Illex illecebrosus) caught by Seafreeze Limited and Sea Fresh USA off the U.S. East Coast achieved Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification today

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

NRG Power Value: Safety and Well-Being

Safety and Well-being are part of the core values at NRG and have always been a priority. As many team members adjust to a new home workplace dynamic, this value has taken on strengthened meaning.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

FedEx Courier Personifies Passion in Support of Food Bank

Ever see someone in need, just trying to make ends meet? It’s an all-too common sight, especially in the midst of the pandemic. Seeing people in need happens daily for FedEx driver Steve Warner as he goes out making deliveries in the community.

Social Impact & Volunteering

World's Biggest Digital Olympic Workout Introduces Half a Billion People to #Stayactive on Olympic Day

Over 141 athletes from 47 sports disciplines took part in both live workouts and a special edition Olympic Day video showcasing a range of moves to challenge all abilities, from squats with Canadian Olympic ice hockey champion Natalie Spooner to headstands with USA gold medallist gymnast Kyla Ross.

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Environment

Restoring Critical Monarch Butterfly Habitat in Mexico

Each year, millions of Monarch butterflies migrate to Estado de México, Mexico to spend the winter among the Oyamel trees, fir trees that protect the butterflies from seasonal rain and cold.

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Health & Healthcare

Cancer Immunotherapy Awareness Month™ at Alkermes

Along with the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer we strive for a future #Immune2Cancer because to our team, cancer immunotherapy research is personal.

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