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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.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Culture of Impact

Trane Technologies' Chief Human Resources Officer Mairéad Magner shares how our culture of impact drives growth for our people, our company and our communities.

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Education

IMAGINE a World Where Girls Decide

Globally, around 13 million girls under the age of 20 give birth annually. Child marriage is linked with early pregnancy and birth, especially in the developing world where 90% of adolescent pregnancies happen in girls that are already married.

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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

LyondellBasell Tackles End-of-Life Challenges in Durable Goods by Investing in a New Recycling Center in Germany

This sophisticated recycling center is transforming plastic waste into high-quality feedstock for high-performance materials, supporting the circular economy and contributing to industry sustainability goals.

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Sustainable Development Goals

RENEWables #61: The Power of Sustainability Meets the Magic of Heartfelt Connections at Hallmark

Explore Hallmark's comprehensive 4-point sustainability plan. From product innovation to renewable energy and more. Plus, don't miss an exciting announcement about BioStar + Hallmark's recent collaboration!

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

25th Rolling Kitchen of Compassion Donated to The Salvation Army by FedEx

The sun beat down on the large tent in the bustling parking lot as the crowd gathered in its shade. Parked next to the tent, a brand new canteen truck shimmered in the sunlight.

Environment

‘Twisters’ Brings Nature and Science to the Big Screen

Twisters, from Universal Pictures, Warner Bros., and Amblin, is a current-day chapter of the 1996 blockbuster. The filmmakers were committed to incorporating the latest climate and tornado science into this modern-day story.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How Dow Enhances Employee Total Rewards for Caregivers

At Dow, we have a long-standing commitment to investing in the health and safety of our employees. One way we do that is through offering a robust portfolio of employee Total Rewards benefits and wellbeing programs.

Environment

Keeping Things ‘Sheep-Shape’ With Four-Legged Mowing Machines

With help from local sheep farmers Brenten and Meika Pelleboer, we’ve embarked on a novel approach to vegetation management on an 85-acre section of the Sarnia Solar property.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The DNA of Success: Marcez Mitchell’s Philosophy of Leadership

North American Container’s (NAC) specialty products may not be the first thing people think of when IP comes to mind, but it is a team that is quickly making a strong impact with customers.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Sustainable Investments, a Growing Trend

According to the Global Sustainable Investment Alliance (GSIA), in 2023 sustainable investments in major financial markets will reach a 44% share of all assets under management in the U.S., Canada, Japan, Australia, and Europe, totaling $44 billion invested in green assets.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Truist Foundation Announces $250,000 Disaster Relief, Recovery Grant in Advance of Hurricane Francine Hitting U.S. Gulf Coast

Funds will help provide immediate relief, support long-term recovery efforts in impacted communities

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Education

KeyBank Invests $480,000 in Central State University to Establish the KeyBank Scholars Program, Provide Tuition Support for Students

KeyBank and the KeyBank Foundation proudly announced an investment of $480,000 in Ohio’s only public Historically Black College or University (HBCU) and 1890 Land-Grant Institution, Central State University (CSU).

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Guest Post: Connecting Opportunities With Financial Drivers – Why Businesses Must Embed Sustainability Within Corporate Decision-Making Now More Than Ever

Externally, the increasing political polarization of sustainability is forcing leaders to find a delicate balancing act between demonstrating a commitment to ESG and explaining why that commitment genuinely matters and the financial rewards it will bring.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Webster Bank Finance Labs Proud to Partner With Local Nonprofits

As students head #BacktoSchool, we’re proud to help prepare them for success through our network of Webster Finance Lab partnerships with nonprofits throughout our footprint.

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Sustainable Development Goals

Essity’s Targets To Reach Net-Zero Emissions Validated by Science Based Targets Initiative

Hygiene and health company Essity’s targets to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 have been validated by Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). The validation applies to all near- and long-term targets in Scope 1, 2, and 3.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Legendary Coach Dawn Staley Helps Give Sickle Cell Patients a Voice With My Special Aflac Duck®

When your view of the world is through the lens of a disease that can often cause pain and require more frequent doctor visits, finding comfort is imperative. That is a reality for the approximately 100,000 Americans impacted by sickle cell disease.

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Education

Cisco Networking Academy Unveils New Unified Teaching and Learning Experience on NetAcad.com

Cisco Networking Academy continues to innovate across our platform and curriculum to ensure learners and instructors have access to best-in-class IT education content and experiences.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Policies That Enable Employee-Powered Change: Join Our Upcoming Webinar

Join Points of Light and industry leaders for a webinar designed for corporate social responsibility practitioners. Discover how codifying practices such as Volunteer Time Off (VTO) can foster a culture of service, enhance employee engagement, and secure buy-in from all levels.

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Innovation & Technology

The Power of Mechanization: New Holland Tractors in Fruit Production in Chile

In Freire, a commune in the Province of Cautín, in the Araucanía Region, southern Chile, Julián Seco López, a commercial engineer, chooses New Holland's blue machines for his family fruit project focused on the production of European hazelnuts.

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Events, Media & Communications

Sappi To Showcase Its Many Exceptional High-Quality Products at This Year’s Labelexpo Americas

Sappi, a leading manufacturer of speciality papers, will be introducing its extensive portfolio at the upcoming Labelexpo Americas in Chicago between 10 and 12 September 2024.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Building a Safer Future: Covia’s Commitment to Safety

Today, September 10, 2024, all Covia locations are participating in a company-wide Safety Day. The 2024 theme is Emergency Preparedness to ensure that Covia team members are exceptionally prepared to respond to any emergency.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

Albertsons Companies Foundation Launches the Million Hour Volunteer Rally To Support Local Nonprofits and Neighbors in Need

Albertsons Companies, Inc., in collaboration with the Albertsons Companies Foundation, today announced the Million Hour Volunteer Rally to help neighbors in need. Customers, associates and partners are invited to join the company’s Nourishing Neighbors charitable program...

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Research, Reports & Publications

Southern Company Issues 2023 Sustainability Summary

Southern Company today issued its 2023 Sustainability Summary report.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Power Source: Regions and a Community Partner Create Job Opportunities in Memphis

Regions Bank supports workforce development programs that help people get ready to succeed in well-paying jobs. One of those programs is conducted by Peer Power Foundation in Memphis, Tennessee, a tutoring and mentoring nonprofit Regions supports financially.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Cascale and BGMEA Announce Collaboration for Supply Chain Transformation

Today, Cascale and the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at advancing sustainability and promoting environmental and socially responsible practices within the apparel sector.

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    AEG's sustainability initiative, AEG 1EARTH, is designed to reduce our consumption of the planet’s limited resources. Through our comprehensive...

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  3. Going Further Together
    At T. Rowe Price, our collaborative culture and respecting and valuing differences at work allows associates to work with others who share a spirit of...

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  14. Principal Financial Group: Global Inclusion
    Principal is committed to fostering a culture that empowers our employees and demands the best of our leadership by attracting and retaining great...

  15. KeyBank's Commitment to Diversity
    Promoting inclusive environments by employing systemic changes to improve the access of individuals of diverse backgrounds. Learn more about our...