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Nielsen: Engaging Black Audiences

Research, Reports & Publications | Nielsen

SPOTLIGHT: Nielsen Study Connects Culture With the Bottom Line

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

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Research, Reports & Publications

Protecting Water Quality- Mica Creek

Following passage of the Clean Water Act in 1972, many states adopted forest management guidelines intended to reduce forestry’s negative effects on waters. At the time, there was little research showing whether these new guidelines worked.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Sparking Growth and Inspiration: How Cisco Illuminates a New Path for Learning

At Cisco, we believe the growth of our company is inextricably linked to the growth of our people. That’s why we are proud to host Cisco Illuminate, our employee development series that shines a light on continuous learning and development.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

GRI Support for Mining Sector Accountability

With increasing attention from policymakers and regulators on the responsible supply of minerals, and multiple stakeholders demanding higher transparency, GRI has launched an implementation guide and new translations of the GRI Sector Standard for Mining.

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Energy

National Grid Commits to Investing $35 Billion in New York & Massachusetts To Meet Decarbonization Goals and Build a Stronger, Cleaner Grid

National Grid announced plans to invest an estimated $75 billion* across the company’s service territory in the UK and US over the next five years, with nearly half of the funding dedicated to US energy system improvements in Massachusetts and New York.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Her Money. Her Future.

A woman with money is a woman with options. We’re working to simultaneously improve her earning potential and address normative and systemic barriers to her economic exclusion ensure she has access to and control of her money.

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Events, Media & Communications

AccountAbility Welcomes KSA and IESBA in New York

AccountAbility was pleased to welcome members of the Korean Standards Association (KSA) and the International Ethics Standards Board for Accountants (IESBA) in New York on Friday, June 21, 2024. The meeting strengthened the shared commitment and relationship of each organization.

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Energy

National Grid NY President Appointed to DOE Foundation for Energy Security and Innovation Inaugural Board of Directors

National Grid today announced the company’s New York President Rudy Wynter has been appointed to the inaugural board of directors for the Foundation for Energy Security and Innovation (FESI), the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)’s first ever agency-related foundation.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

CNH's UK Plant Supports "The Big Help Out" With School Visit

A New Holland special edition T7.300 tractor made a colourful impression with pupils, parents and teachers when it rolled into St Anne Line Catholic Junior School in Basildon, England.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

African-American Theatre, Artistry and Music That ‘Stirs Your Soul’

Enbridge has a history of supporting The Ensemble Theatre for more than 40 years.

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Energy

Southern Company Collaborating With Singularity on Grid Carbon Reporting

Southern Company is a leader in the development and deployment of technologies that deliver on our commitment to clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy to customers.

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Innovation & Technology

CARE Leverages Data and Azure AI To Prepare for Global Emergencies

CARE is using Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service to gauge emergency readiness, identify areas of improvement, and prepare for crises.

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Environment

AEG Europe Announces Most Sustainable Festival Season to Date

Set in the heart of London, American Express Presents BST Hyde Park has become a staple in the summer festival calendar, featuring legendary global performers in the capital’s celebrated Royal Park.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Webinar: Preparing for an Unannounced Audit – How To Ensure Your Site Is Audit Ready Everyday

Join SCS Global services for a complimentary webinar on "Preparing for an Unannounced Audit – How to Ensure Your Site is Audit Ready Everyday" | July 9, 2024 | 12:00 PM ET/9:00 AM PT

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Events, Media & Communications

How To Keep the Conversation Going After Reporting Season

As Cancer season unfolds, a significant topic is making its presence felt: impact reports.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

3M Products Help Provide Confidence in Workplace Safety

One of 3M's passions is protecting the health and safety of workers in all types of industries and work environments. That drives 3M to continually innovate across technologies, disciplines and industries, to help keep workers safe and protected.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

37 Years of Dedication: Recognizing Larry Rohm

At Delmarva Power, our commitment to the communities we serve comes from our dedicated employees, many calling the company home for much of their career like Larry Rohm, an integral part of our Gas team for 37 years.

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Diversity & Inclusion

HSN and The Trevor Project

In honor of Pride Month, this year, from June 1 through December 31, HSN will donate $5 for every unit sold of these select items to The Trevor Project.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

GoDaddy 2023 Sustainability Report: Our Operations | Content Safety

At GoDaddy, we believe open communication, freedom of expression, and diversity of thought is paramount to empowering people to express their beliefs. We recognize, however, that this must be balanced with safe and responsible management to respond to harmful content properly.

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Events, Media & Communications

2024 Nasdaq Net Zero Pulse Survey

Within our Nasdaq ESG Advisory practice, we believe it is critical to keep a pulse on the evolving needs of our corporate clients, as we continuously focus on advancing our value.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Love Unites All: Celebrating PRIDE at Henkel

Henkel aims to foster a culture of belonging where each employee feels supported and encouraged to come to work as their true selves.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Q & A With Marissa Weidner Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer at Webster Bank

Since we established the Office of Corporate Responsibility (OCR) in 2022, we have continued to execute on our multi-year Community Investment Strategy (CIS), with a focus on our commitment to driving economic vitality in our communities.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

Sustainability Without Compromise: End Plastic Waste | Eastman Cristal Renew

Eastman Cristal™ Renew has found a better way to tackle plastic waste without compromising performance.

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Innovation & Technology

Black & Veatch 2024 Water Report: Cybersecurity

Based on expert analyses of data from nearly 630 survey respondents, Black & Veatch’s 2024 Water Report illustrates a water sector navigating the challenges of cybersecurity, confidence in their current cybersecurity strategies and proactivity in financing upgrades.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Pizza Hut U.S. RGM Spotlight: Meet Five 2024 Hut 100 Award Honorees

As a brand, Pizza Hut® delights in celebrating all things pizza, excellence in operations, and supreme customer experiences. This is why the Hut 100 Program was created.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Kohler Alliance for Veterans and Supporters Host Charity Golf Outing

Hosted by the Kohler Alliance for Veterans and Supporters (KAVS) business resource group at our very own Blackwolf Run, the 2nd annual Veterans Alliance Charity Golf Outing raised more than $120K.

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