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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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Energy

Leidos Energy Efficiency Partnerships Expand Program Reach

Ameren Illinois, with implementation partner Leidos, is working with several community-based organizations to bring energy efficiency to all.

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Research, Reports & Publications

SIGWATCH Strengthens the Voice of NGOs

Our friends at SIGWATCH track the views of non-government organizations (NGOs) on company sustainability. They recently expanded their reference list of corporates monitored for NGO mentions to 38,467 entities, of which over 17,000 are associated with ISINs.

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Education

Young Scientist Challenge Alumni Win Science Grants

The alumni network and grant program, launched in January 2023, offers previous participants of the nation’s premier middle school science competition networking opportunities, resources, events and funding for existing science projects through a total of $25,000 in grant money.

Education

Turn of Events

During Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month in May, Regions Bank is celebrating and honoring the rich history and traditions of diverse communities. Here, we highlight a Regions community partner working to advance greater cultural understanding.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month: Meet Pragna P. – Area Coach, Taco Bell Corp.

For Pragna, a month like AANHPI Heritage Month is a time to take stock of what you’ve learned, learn some more, and celebrate diverse communities and all their differences.

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Innovation & Technology

How Advanced Technology Is Driving the Next Evolution of Humankind

Charles Darwin made this historic statement 153 years ago, "From so simple a beginning, endless forms most beautiful and most wonderful have been, and are being, evolved."

Environment

Fighting Pollution, Urban Heat and Wildfires With Trees

Edison International and SCE employees and their families spent a recent beautiful Saturday morning on a busy residential street in Inglewood planting Brisbane box and African sumac trees specifically chosen by TreePeople for their ability to sequester carbon dioxide.

Environment

New Technology Enables Paper Cup Recycling and Improves Food and Beverage Carton Recycling in Dallas

FCC Environmental Services, a leading waste management provider in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, has installed new robotic sorting technology at its materials recovery facility (MRF).

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Why Service Matters: Comcast NBCUniversal’s Commitment to the Military Community

The unique experiences of military life have and continue to influence how Comcast NBCUniversal does business. As we celebrate Military Appreciation Month, it's an honor to reflect on our company's long-standing dedication to supporting our nation's military community.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

GoDaddy's 2022 Sustainability Report: Our Customers - Customer Experience

From the moment an idea sparks, GoDaddy delivers leading technology and personalized support that wows. We know that every entrepreneur’s story is different, and that’s why we offer customized support at every step.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Dr. Tiph Turpin Shares How Defining Success Today Will Land Your Next Role

Ensuring women are represented in all levels, including leadership positions is crucial to a company’s success – from building gender equity, to fostering an innovative environment.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

Five Suncor Employees Making Positive Change

Volunteering is a big part of our culture, which makes us and our communities stronger. Last year, employees tracked over 105,000 volunteer hours in SunCares, Suncor’s employee giving program, for sharing their time, talent and energy with their community.

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Education

Otis Awards Scholarships to 60 Female STEM Students

60 female students in China were recently awarded scholarships by Otis Elevator Company (Otis) in collaboration with China Women's Development Foundation.

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Research, Reports & Publications

New Report Outlines Inclusive Insurance’s Potential To Fill Gaps in the Recovery of South Carolina’s Households From Climate-Related Disasters

Ceres and Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) released a new report today that provides a comprehensive review of the current resources available to households for post-disaster economic recovery in South Carolina

Diversity & Inclusion

Joan Clarke-Narcisse Is Her True Self at Aflac

Today, Clarke-Narcisse serves as counsel and head of employment and immigration law at Aflac, a Fortune 500 company that provides supplemental health insurance products to millions of policyholders in the US and Japan.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

McDonald’s Portugal Recycles Old Crew Uniforms Into Reusable Bags for Ronald McDonald House Charities Portugal

Instead of throwing away the old uniforms, McDonald’s Portugal had a bright idea: What if they could give the garments a new life by transforming them into reusable tote bags?

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Avantor® 2023 Sustainability Report: Message From Our CEO

At Avantor, we play an important role in creating a better world through the work we do in helping our customers solve complex scientific challenges. We recognize the importance of operating sustainably and have embedded sound environmental, social and governance practices.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Niagara Area Habitat for Humanity Receives $25,000 KeyBank Foundation Grant

The KeyBank Foundation has awarded a $25,000 capacity building grant to Niagara Area Habitat for Humanity. The grant will help to fund an Assistant Construction Manager for the organization, helping grow the organization’s capacity to provide safe and affordable housing.

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Environment

Cisco: A Mother Speaks Up for Mother Earth

Moms not only create life but their focus on nurturing their children year after year and ensuring their safety and ability to flourish is unparalleled. Mother Earth does the same.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Six Boston Scientific Benefits That Support Employee Mental Health

One in five American adults has a diagnosable mental health condition. Yet all too often, our friends, co-workers, neighbors and family members suffer emotionally and either don't recognize the symptoms of a disorder or don’t feel comfortable asking for help.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Report: Baker Hughes Reduces Scope 1 & 2 Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 28%, on Track To Meet Net-Zero Emissions Goals

Baker Hughes (NASDAQ: BKR), an energy technology company, announced today the release of its 2022 corporate sustainability report.

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Environment

CEO Says Climate Challenges Are Cummins 'Moment To Shine'

Cummins Inc. President and CEO Jennifer Rumsey says the climate challenges facing the planet and society will be the company’s “moment to shine.”

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Diversity & Inclusion

Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month: Meet Gaurav G. – Area Coach at Franchise Organization, Summerwood

To honor and celebrate this month and the AANHPI community at The Bell, we will share their stories every week in the month of May in hopes that they not only educate but inspire you to drive positive and intentional impact within your community.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Principal® Named One of Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies

Principal Financial Group® was named one of Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies, making its third consecutive appearance on the list. According to Barron’s 2023 list, the practices of Principal® not only drove sustainability efforts, but helped drive strong company stock.

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Diversity & Inclusion

DraftKings Life Podcast: How Women At DraftKings Are Building The Future

In this episode of the DraftKings Life Podcast, we welcome Cristina Ackas, Vice President of Inclusion, Equity, and Belonging as a guest host.

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