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Events, Media & Communications | Wildlife Habitat Council

New White Paper Highlights Air and Water Quality Conservation Efforts

WHC (Wildlife Habitat Council) offers a new white paper available for download today, Protecting Earth’s Most Valuable Resources | Conservation Activities to Benefit Water and Air Quality.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Uniting to Restore Glad Plant Operations After Arkansas Tornado

The Clorox Company

Environment

Partnering for a Cleaner Port of Long Beach

Marathon Petroleum Corporation

Diversity & Inclusion

Medtronic Recognized for Disability Inclusion in U.S., U.K.

Medtronic

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Health & Healthcare

Essity Hygiene and Health Report 2023–2024: Highlighting the Economic Value of Prevention for Preparedness

In light of economic downturns and austerity measures, it is important to focus on the broader value created for society through a total cost calculation, including societal costs.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

LA Affordable Housing Developments Receive Support From Impact Finance

To continue addressing California’s affordable housing crisis and close the wealth gap, U.S. Bancorp Impact Finance is leaning in to provide debt and equity toward affordable housing developments across the state, including two projects located within Los Angeles neighborhoods.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Chemours, Provivi Executives Talk Female STEM Leadership

Two DuPont alumnae and current top STEM executives encouraged an audience of female professionals to lead not only with courage, but with understanding, and embrace the complexities that come with being a female leader.

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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

A Fast EU Trade Route To Jump the Queue

The prospect of a new transit hub in Romania, connecting the EU to Eastern and Central Europe with the aim of optimizing existing trade routes and diversifying transport options, is a possible solution to this supply-chain disruption.

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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

‘Can Do’ Attitude Needed To Achieve 100 Percent Recycling Rate for All Aluminium Drinks Cans

A 100 percent recycling target by 2050 for the world’s aluminium drinks cans has been set by industry leaders at COP 28.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Cisco: The Power of Purpose

Today we released our annual Purpose Report, which reflects and celebrates the past year’s work towards Powering an Inclusive Future for All—the progress we’ve made against our goals, and the people and lives we’ve touched.

Environment

Alibaba’s Freshippo Shows How It Harnesses Tech To Combat Climate Change at COP28

Alibaba Group’s high-tech grocer Freshippo showcased how technology can help farmers harness technology to combat climate change at COP28.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Shop Brands That Give Back This Holiday Season

Whole Foods Market suppliers are empowering microentrepreneurs living in poverty by funding much-needed business capital this holiday season.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Own Your Career Podcast – Give More Space: Meet Sanjana Badam

Hello and welcome to the Own Your Career podcast. My name is Janelle Jordan and I'm a Program Manager on our Talent, Performance and Engagement team and I'm so excited to be here with you. Throughout this series, you will hear inspiring interviews with employees.

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Energy

Adapting Utilities To Harness Prosumer Power in a Renewable Energy Landscape

This is the final part of a three-blog series on how prosumers are disrupting the energy landscape.

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Diversity & Inclusion

KeyCorp Chairman & CEO Chris Gorman Honored With Annual Humanitarian Award

The Diversity Center of Northeast Ohio recently honored KeyCorp Chairman CEO and Chris Gorman with their 69th Annual Humanitarian Award. Chris accepted the award at the November celebration event alongside fellow recipient and Clevelander Robyn Minter Smyers.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

T-Mobile’s Hot Tips To Prepare for Cold Weather

As winter vibes roll in and freezing temperatures take over many parts of the country, T-Mobile is here to ensure your tech stays resilient and frost-free.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Southern Company Again Named as a Trendsetter by CPA-Zicklin Index

The 2023 CPA-Zicklin Index of Corporate Political Disclosure and Accountability was unveiled in late October with Southern Company earning the distinction of a Trendsetter, indicating a score of 90 points or higher.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Ryan Vargas Named 2023 Comcast Community Champion of the Year

Comcast announced NASCAR driver Ryan Vargas as the 2023 Comcast Community Champion of the Year, becoming the ninth champion to receive the prestigious annual award.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

U.S. Bank Foundation Strengthens Communities With $10 Million in Grants

’Tis the season for giving, and the U.S. Bank Foundation recently provided more than $10 million in funding to nonprofits nationwide, bringing total 2023 Community Possible giving to more than $34 million. The more than 400 grants will help support valuable community programs.

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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Plan International Leads a Mutually Beneficial Industrial Park-Worker Program Model

Plan International partnerships with the U.S. government and The Children’s Place demonstrate a childcare model with positive economic outcomes for young women and the private sector.

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Environment

Cisco’s Green Team Network: How to Be More Sustainable During the Holidays

‘Tis the season! As we look forward to numerous holidays, special traditions, and spending time with loved ones, I can’t help but think about the impact of my actions.

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Events, Media & Communications

Chemours CEO and CSO Drive Conversations on the Role of the Private Sector in Accelerating Climate Progress

Chemours President and CEO Mark Newman and Chief Sustainability Officer Amber Wellman recently returned from COP28, where they spent time meeting with business leaders from around the globe who are working together to accelerate the transition to a sustainable world.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Gildan Included on the Dow Jones Sustainability™ Index for the 11th Consecutive Year

Gildan Activewear Inc. (GIL: TSX and NYSE) (“Gildan” or “the Company”) is pleased to share that it has been included on the Dow Jones Sustainability™ North America Index (DJSI North America) for its ongoing efforts towards ESG initiatives.

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Education

With State-of-the-Art Technology, CNH Bets on Technical Education

CNH announced its partnership with the Catholic University of Cordoba (UCC) to help educate Argentina’s next generation of farmers.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Walgreens Boots Alliance Wins Diversity & Inclusion Category of the 2023 World Sustainability Awards

Walgreens Boots Alliance is thrilled to be the winner of the Diversity & Inclusion category at this year's World Sustainability Awards.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Lighting Up the Holidays for D.C. Families

Pepco has sponsored ZooLights for the last 15 years, where more than 500,000 environmentally friendly lights transform the Smithsonian’s National Zoo into a spectacular Winter Wonderland.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

“Catastrophic” Hunger Crisis Declared in Gaza by International Food Security and Nutrition Experts

Nearly 340,000 people in Gaza are at risk of famine.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Fifth Third’s 2022 Sustainability Report Earns Four MarCom Awards

Fifth Third Bancorp today announced its 2022 Sustainability Report, published in June 2023, has earned four 2023 MarCom Awards.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Accelerating Access to Energy in Africa With Solar Microgrids: A Study

The International Energy Agency (IEA) estimates in its latest report that 80% of the global population without access to energy, is based out of Africa, with around 600 million people affected, especially in the Sub-Saharan region.

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