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Research, Reports & Publications | Nielsen

SPOTLIGHT: Nielsen Study Connects Culture With the Bottom Line

Apr 21, 2025 10:00 AM ET

A Nielsen study, which arrives just in time for Black History Month, serves as a reminder that Black history is being made every day. That’s increasingly true in the economic landscape, where Black America wields an outsized impact thanks to audiences that lead media engagement.

Diversity & Inclusion

Sands Hires Its First Corporate Team Member Through the Hiring Our Heroes Program

Las Vegas Sands

Research, Reports & Publications

Shareholder Activism: 2024 Year in Review

Nasdaq, Inc.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

PotlatchDeltic Contributes to Heyburn Elementary Playground

PotlatchDeltic

Environment

Don’t Feed the Landfills Initiative Eliminates 22 Million Pounds of Waste From National Parks Nationwide

Jul 31, 2024 10:05 AM ET

Subaru of America, Inc. and the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) today announced the impressive impact of their partnership and celebrate the legacy of the Don’t Feed the Landfills Initiative.

Innovation & Technology

Tomorrow’s High Performance Computing Systems Must Perform for the Planet

Jul 31, 2024 10:00 AM ET

At ISC 2024, the theme of “Reinventing HPC” underscores the evolution of High-Performance Computing against the backdrop of broad AI advancements.

Sustainable Development Goals

Solving the Plastic Waste Crisis Together | Eastman

Jul 31, 2024 10:00 AM ET

The world has a huge problem — plastic waste. Eastman has a plan, and we’re ready to tackle it head on. But it takes all of us working together. Join us in solving the plastic waste crisis.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Fancypants Baking Co. Showcases Innovative Food Waste Recycling Partnership With Vanguard Renewables

Jul 31, 2024 9:45 AM ET

We at Vanguard Renewables could not be prouder of our partnership with Fancypants—and are so glad their sustainability efforts are gaining recognition.

Research, Reports & Publications

Henkel 2023 Sustainability Report: Trusted Partner

Jul 31, 2024 9:30 AM ET

We draw on our value-oriented corporate culture and our scientific and technological expertise to strengthen our performance while maintaining our integrity. We deliver safe and best-in-class product and technology solutions to our customers and consumers.

Health & Healthcare

Kiewit and Veolia Collaborate With Henry Ford Health

Jul 31, 2024 9:30 AM ET

Henry Ford Health Energy Partners, a team including Kiewit and Veolia, is excited to announce its partnership with Henry Ford Health, one of the nation’s premier academic and integrated health systems

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

#LifeatYUM Spotlight: Meet Yum! Brands Investor Relations Manager Kaitlyn Yocom

Jul 31, 2024 9:30 AM ET

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

Health & Healthcare

Baker Tilly’s Strategies for Optimizing HCP Engagement To Improve Efficiency

Jul 31, 2024 9:00 AM ET

To help organizations navigate the complexities of HCP engagement and achieve greater efficiency and compliance in their interactions with HCPs, we've developed engagementNOW, an end-to-end HCP engagement solution.

Diversity & Inclusion

Diversity and I

Jul 31, 2024 9:00 AM ET

Patrick Schwind reflects on his journey moderating a DEI session, exploring personal identity & belonging, inspired by Rebecca Hwang's TEDTalk on diversity. He's rethinking privilege & how to broaden inclusion. Join him in this ongoing learning path at the Learner’s Corner.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KeyBank Provides $45.4 Million of Financing for New Affordable Housing in Oak Harbor, WA.

Jul 31, 2024 9:00 AM ET

KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment (CDLI) provided $17.9 million in low income housing tax credit equity (federal), and a $19.3 million construction loan for the construction of Camas Flats, a new affordable housing in Oak Harbor, WA.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

How Being Unbanked or Underbanked Could Cost You $360,000 Over a Lifetime

Jul 31, 2024 8:25 AM ET

In Gallup, New Mexico, a financial coach is helping the Navajo Nation and other residents stabilize their finances, build wealth, and avoid high-cost banking alternatives.

Diversity & Inclusion

#GenderEqualOlympics: Paris 2024 Making History on the Field of Play

Jul 31, 2024 8:15 AM ET

Paris 2024 is the first Olympic Games in history with full gender parity on the field of play, thanks to the distribution of an equal number of quota places to female and male athletes by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).

Environment

Arbor Day Foundation, Claritin® Partner To Plant Trees at New Orleans School

Jul 31, 2024 7:45 AM ET

Claritin partnered with the Arbor Day Foundation to plant trees outside of a school impacted by Hurricane Katrina.

Research, Reports & Publications

Schneider Electric Pursues Its Ambitious Sustainability Transformation Program With Unwavering Determination

Jul 31, 2024 1:45 AM ET

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, today released its sustainability performance scores for the second quarter of 2024, alongside its half-year financial results.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Entergy Makes 10-Year, $20M Commitment to Empower Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Students

Jul 30, 2024 5:25 PM ET

Entergy recently announced a 10-year, $20 million commitment to elevate and empower Historically Black Colleges and Universities and their students across the company’s service area in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Joy Lands in Metro DC: Aflac and Sunrise Association Deliver My Special Aflac Duck® to Childhood Cancer Patients

Jul 30, 2024 5:10 PM ET

Aflac paired up with Sunrise Association to deliver more than 75 social robotic ducks to children at Horizon Day Camp–Metro DC, a project between the Pozez JCC and the Sunrise Association. Horizon Day Camp- Metro DC, a day camp designed to bring the joy of childhood to children.

Diversity & Inclusion

Surgeon for a Day! Medtronic Puts the Power of Healthcare Technology in the Hands of Teens With Jack and Jill of America, Inc.

Jul 30, 2024 4:45 PM ET

Global healthcare technology leader Medtronic partnered with Jack and Jill of America, Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to nurturing future African American leaders, to give more than 150 teens hands-on experiences with healthcare tech at Jack and Jill’s national convention.

Education

CNH Capital Introduces 'Mission Education' To Support Underprivileged Children

Jul 30, 2024 4:00 PM ET

CNH Capital, the financial services division of CNH has launched its CSR Project: ‘Mission Education’, focusing on enhancing the educational experience and improving learning outcomes of schoolchildren in Nangli Umarpur village, in Gurugram, India.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Covia's Black Lab Chardon Plant: Team Driven Success

Jul 30, 2024 3:15 PM ET

Covia plants across our North American footprint work diligently to provide customers with the high-quality minerals and mineral solutions they’ve come to expect over the years.

Events, Media & Communications

IOC President’s speech – Olympic Games Paris 2024 Opening Ceremony

Jul 30, 2024 2:25 PM ET

Please find below the full speech delivered by International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach during the Opening Ceremony of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 on 26 July 2024.

Health & Healthcare

Abbott Teams Up With the National Association of Community Health Centers to Expand Access to Nutritious Food and Improve Health

Jul 30, 2024 2:20 PM ET

The global healthcare company Abbott (NYSE: ABT) and the National Association of Community Health Centers (NACHC) have joined together to increase access to healthy foods and improve health through the Innovation Incubator initiative.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Meet Cameron: This Resilient Toddler Taught Us About the Power of Community at the 3M Open

Jul 30, 2024 1:45 PM ET

Minnesota Vikings QB JJ McCarthy got most of the attention last Friday at the 3M Open. The rookie dove head-first into the water off hole 18 during a charity tournament.

Research, Reports & Publications

Crown Announces Significant Progress Against Scope 3 GHG Emissions Goal in Latest Sustainability Report

Jul 30, 2024 1:40 PM ET

Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCK) (Crown) (www.crowncork.com) has released its 2023 Sustainability Report detailing the Company's global sustainability activities, including being on track to meet its Scope 3 emissions reduction goal ahead of its 2030 deadline.

Diversity & Inclusion

Albertsons Companies Recognized by 50/50 Women on Boards As 3+ Company

Jul 30, 2024 12:30 PM ET

We are proud to announce that Albertsons Companies has been recognized by 50/50 Women on Boards as a "3+" company, for having 4 women directors representing 36% of our corporate board seats.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

#AViewFrom Henkel North America: LaGrange, GA

Jul 30, 2024 12:20 PM ET

Did you know that Henkel North America employs approximately 8,000 employees in more than 65 sites across the U.S. and Canada? Collectively, these sites support two business units: Adhesive Technologies and Consumer Brands.

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