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Diversity & Inclusion | Expedia Group

Inclusive Travel Principles for Vacation Rental Hosts

Travel unites people across cultures, fostering a global sense of community. Yet systemic barriers and discriminatory practices continue to tarnish these experiences for many underserved travelers.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Home Depot Foundation Commits up to $300,000 To Support Tornado, Severe Flooding Response Across United States

The Home Depot Foundation is committing up to $300,000 to support immediate disaster relief and long-term recovery efforts in several states impacted by recent tornadoes and severe flooding. Over the past few weeks, severe weather has caused catastrophic damage to communities.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

U.S. Bank Volunteers Join Women’s Build With Habitat for Humanity in Sacramento

This spring, 40 U.S. Bank volunteers participated at the annual Women’s Build with Habitat for Humanity of Greater Sacramento. Through her volunteerism, Westrum said, she has also learned several new construction skills that have helped her renovate her own home.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

Whirlpool Corporation on Track To Reduce Emissions From Products in Use

Whirlpool Corporation designs products with the needs of consumers and the planet in mind. As noted in the 2023 Sustainability Report, the company is on track to reduce emissions from products in use (scope 3 category 11) by 20% by 2030, compared to a 2016 baseline.

Health & Healthcare

My Special Aflac Duck® Is Doing What We Had Hoped For: It Helps Children Cope With Cancer

Intuitively, and by watching a child’s reaction, Aflac was confident that My Special Aflac Duck® was effective in supporting children and families going though cancer treatment, but we could only say “anecdotally” — until now.

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Events, Media & Communications

Key4Women Hosts Free Webinar – Play You: The Role of a Lifetime!

KeyBank’s Key4Women will present “Play You: The Role of a Lifetime”, a free, one-hour virtual event on Wednesday, May 22nd at 1:00 p.m. EST / 3:00 p.m. MT / 4:00 p.m. PST.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Complimentary Webinar: SCS Plant-Based Certification: Your Roadmap to Compliance

Are you ready to embrace the growing demand for plant-based products and provide assurance to consumers that your claim is validated and credible? Join SCS Global Services for a webinar as we navigate the process of achieving full compliance with SCS’s Plant-Based Certification

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Green Infrastructure

Revving Toward Sustainability: Celebrating Our 200th Electric Vehicle Charger Installation in Maryland

We reached a major milestone in our quest toward providing a more sustainable future with the installation of our 200th electric vehicle (EV) charger in Maryland.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Flooding Displaces More Than 200,000 in Kenya, Fueling Hunger

Deadly flooding in Kenya has killed over 260 people and displaced over 280,000 as it swept away entire communities and destroyed bridges, roads, healthcare facilities, and other key infrastructure.

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Research, Reports & Publications

CNH Sustainability Report Highlights Key Milestones

World class equipment and services company, CNH, has released its 2023 Sustainability Report.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Atlanta Student Wins $25K Taco Bell Foundation Scholarship

An Atlanta high school senior's passion for helping others dealing with mental health issues just won her a major scholarship through the Taco Bell Foundation.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Training and Development

Our continuous performance improvement strategy is grounded in healthy discussions between an employee and their manager.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Marathon Petroleum Truck Fleets Earn NPTC Safety Awards

The National Private Trucking Council (NPTC) awarded 15 fleets from Marathon Petroleum with safety awards based on their 2023 vehicle accident performance. Marathon Petroleum was recognized for its safety record at the NPTC Annual Education Management Conference.

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Events, Media & Communications

Providence Park To Unveil KeyBank Community Plaza in New Multiyear Partnership

KeyBank has entered a new multiyear partnership with the Portland Timbers and Portland Thorns FC, it was announced today. The partnership includes naming rights to the northeast entrance of Providence Park, which will be unveiled as the ‘KeyBank Community Plaza’ on May 9.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

200 FedEx Volunteers Make a Positive Impact With Rise Against Hunger

April is Global Volunteer Month, and we want to thank our volunteers for their commitment to do good. To celebrate, let’s look back at one of the nonprofits that’s a favorite among FedEx team members - Rise Against Hunger.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Rescue Mission

In recognition of Earth Day, Regions is sharing a series of articles that highlight how teams and associates across the bank are contributing to our commitment to operate in environmentally sound ways that make life better for all.

Environment

Comcast Celebrates Earth Day With Nature-Inspired Xfinity Collection

In honor of Earth Day, Comcast curated a collection of shows, movies, documentaries, and podcasts that celebrate our planet and inspire our audiences.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

#LifeatYUM!: Spotlighting Our Culture and Talent With Data Scientist Kendall Ruber

We’re launching our #LifeatYUM series to share our unrivaled culture and spotlight our incredible talent.

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Energy

Secretary of Energy Appoints Eastman’s Nolen to Committee on Climate

Nolen was recently named chair of a federal committee to accelerate technologies and processes that can reduce industrial emissions.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Unveiling Your Authenticity: Being Seen, Valued and Heard at Northwestern Mutual

Feeling like you’re valued for who you are and what you contribute is important at work. But it doesn’t always come easily. There isn’t a magical point in time where a lightbulb goes off and you feel heard and accepted. It’s a constant journey.

Green Infrastructure

The Journey to Carbon-Free Data Centers

Eric Alam, CEO of RPD Energy, and Chris Pennington, director of energy and sustainability for Iron Mountain, join co-host Mandi McReynolds on ESG Talk to discuss the journey to carbon-free data centers.

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Health & Healthcare

Walgreens Launches Gene and Cell Services as Part of Newly Integrated Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy Business

Walgreens is expanding its specialty pharmacy services and investing in its capabilities as the company further grows its core pharmacy business to improve patient outcomes and provide greater value to payers and partners.

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Environment

Key Takeaways From Stringent Standards Set by EPA's New Emissions Rule

The Environmental Protection Agency has announced the final rule for Phase 3 of its Greenhouse Gas Emissions for heavy-duty vehicles. Since issuing Phase 1 of its GHG regulations in 2011, EPA emissions rules for all vehicle classes have become increasingly rigorous.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Schneider Electric Presents Inclusive and Sustainable Energy Transition Training Programs for the Youth at Innovation Day In Ivory Coast

Schneider Electric aims to contribute towards paving the way for a sustainable future in sub- Saharan Africa. We are dedicated to preparing the next generation with the skills and knowledge needed to embrace new opportunities in the energy transition.

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Education

CNH Pioneers Dual Program for Machinery Training in Thailand

Case IH, a brand of CNH, partnered with Pakdee College of Commerce of Technology to introduce a first-of-its-kind Dual Programme under its Diploma in Agricultural Machinery program.

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Innovation & Technology

SoyFoam Offers Safer Choice for Firefighters

Soybeans grown in fields surrounding communities across the U.S. will soon be used to fight fires while protecting the environment from harsh chemicals. SoyFoam TF 1122™, made with U.S. soy flour, is used by firefighters to extinguish ordinary combustible and flammable liquid

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