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Artists rendering: Silos Apartments, Salt Lake City, Utah.

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KeyBank Provides $64.7 Million of Financing for New Affordable Housing in Salt Lake City

Jul 22, 2024 1:40 PM ET

KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment (CDLI) provided $16.6 million in low income housing tax credit equity (state and federal), a $21.3 million construction loan and $6.3 million taxable equity bridge for the construction of Silos Apartments.

Sustainable Development Goals

Paris 2024: Setting New Standards in Sustainable and Inclusive Sport Events

International Olympic Committee

Responsible Production & Consumption

Human Rights Across Hershey’s Value Chain

The Hershey Company

Research, Reports & Publications

Logitech Reports Carbon Reduction Progress in FY24 Impact Report

Logitech

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

49ers and Cadence Team Up on Multi-Year Technology Partnership Focused on Sustainability

Apr 21, 2023 10:00 AM ET

The San Francisco 49ers and Cadence Design Systems, Inc., (Nasdaq: CDNS) announced a multi-year partnership, revolving around technology, sustainability and giving back to the Bay Area community.

Sustainable Development Goals

Antea Group Releases Water Risk Assessment Methodology

Apr 21, 2023 10:00 AM ET

Antea Group USA is excited to publish its methodology for conducting Water Risk Assessments, intended to help organizations identify and evaluate water-related risks at a portfolio level.

Education

Gamified Fifth Third Bank Young Bankers Club® Teaches Financial Lessons to Kids

Apr 21, 2023 10:00 AM ET

Young Bankers Club® is part of Fifth Third’s L.I.F.E. (Lives Improved Through Financial Empowerment®) program, which delivers financial learning opportunities to people at all stages of life.

Sustainable Development Goals

How Qualcomm is Addressing the Climate Challenge

Apr 21, 2023 10:00 AM ET

In fiscal 2022, we announced our plans to achieve net-zero global emissions for Scopes 1, 2 and 3 by 2040 and committed to the Science Based Targets initiative’s (SBTi) Business Ambition for 1.5°C.

Environment

Earth Day 2023: Invest in Our Planet

Apr 21, 2023 9:45 AM ET

The theme for Earth Day 2023 is Invest In Our Planet with a call to action to solve the climate crisis, create a prosperous and sustainable future, and restore nature to build a healthy planet for future generations.

Sustainable Development Goals

United Rentals Adds Low-Emissions Mobile Power Generators to Fleet

Apr 21, 2023 9:35 AM ET

United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE: URI), the world’s largest equipment rental company, introduced JuiceBox mobile power generators to its equipment rental fleet.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Unlocking the Power of Natural Wood: The Next Generation of Ultralight, High-Performance Materials

Apr 21, 2023 9:30 AM ET

2022 Ray of Hope Prize Participant Strong By Form has created design-to-manufacturing technology that aims to bring the natural intelligence of tree structures to engineered wood. These innovators combine digital design, structural optimization and digital fabrication to produce

Sustainable Development Goals

Creating a More Sustainable Travel Industry

Apr 21, 2023 9:15 AM ET

At Expedia Group, we believe travel is a force for good. At the same time, we also recognize the environmental toll that today’s travel industry often has on the planet. Climate action is essential to preserving the many destinations our travelers are looking to experience.

Research, Reports & Publications

ESG Talk: Trust and Assurance for ESG Reporting

Apr 21, 2023 9:15 AM ET

In the latest episode of ESG Talk, guest host Ernest Anunciacion shares how companies can build assurance into ESG reporting.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Celebrate Earth Day April 22, 2023

Apr 21, 2023 9:00 AM ET

More than 50 years ago, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) did not exist, which meant there was no Clean Air Act, no Clean Water Act, and no legal regulatory mechanism to protect our environment.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Payments Operations Leader Recognized for Paying It Forward

Apr 21, 2023 9:00 AM ET

Joy Lyons, head of North America Operations for Elavon, the merchant processing business within U.S. Bank Payment Services, dedicates a meaningful amount of her time to volunteering with organizations that help women.

Research, Reports & Publications

Bloomberg Publishes 2022 Impact Report

Apr 21, 2023 9:00 AM ET

Bloomberg LP published its 2022 Impact Report, which outlines how the company continues to address climate change through its operations and products, philanthropy and collaborations with partners and industry peers.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Meet America’s Best Brands For Social Impact 2023

Apr 21, 2023 8:30 AM ET

Subaru of America’s community-minded programs are integral to how it does business. Over the last 15 years, through its annual Subaru Share the Love Event, the company and its retailers have donated more than $250 million to charitable causes.

Events, Media & Communications

An Opportunity to Make a Difference at Network Effect: Dallas

Apr 21, 2023 8:30 AM ET

3BL is stopping in Dallas, TX to host our second Network Effect, a series of conversations tackling some of the most pressing issues facing the people and planet today.

Research, Reports & Publications

Boston Scientific Reports New Progress With Action for a Healthier, More Equitable World

Apr 21, 2023 8:20 AM ET

Boston Scientific Corporation (NYSE: BSX) recently released its 2022 Performance Report on the company’s work to innovate with medical devices and therapies to improve patient outcomes while also prioritizing environmental, social and governance (ESG) progress.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Sofidel Gets Top CDP Rating (A) for Supplier Involvement in the Fight Against Climate Change

Apr 20, 2023 9:45 PM ET

Another important result achieved regarding the involvement of suppliers in the fight against climate change: Sofidel has been included in the Leadership band of the CDP Supplier Engagement Rating Report 2022.

Education

New Holland at Harper Adams University for “Farm of the Future: Net Zero in Practice”

Apr 20, 2023 4:00 PM ET

CNH Industrial brand New Holland Agriculture continues to inspire and inform others about the brand’s commitment to sustainability and innovation in agriculture.

Sustainable Development Goals

Hanesbrands Makes Significant Progress Toward Its 2025 and 2030 Global Sustainability Goals

Apr 20, 2023 3:55 PM ET

HanesBrands Inc., a global leader in iconic apparel brands and sustainability, released its 2022 Sustainability Summary Report, highlighting significant accomplishments in the areas of People, Planet and Product.

Environment

SkysTheLimit.org Recognizes 3 Entrepreneurs Accelerating the Green Economy This Earth Day

Apr 20, 2023 3:50 PM ET

As we honor Earth Day this week, three entrepreneurs from the SkysTheLimit.org community are leading the charge to reuse and minimize waste now and for future generations.

Diversity & Inclusion

GoDaddy Makes Meaningful Progress on Corporate Sustainability Journey

Apr 20, 2023 3:45 PM ET

GoDaddy Inc., the company that helps entrepreneurs thrive, today announced CEO Aman Bhutani signed the CEO Action for Diversity & InclusionTM, a pledge that more than 2,400 CEOs across the U.S. signed to drive change throughout communities and advance diversity and inclusion.

Social Impact & Volunteering

National Grid Employee Volunteers Engage in Community Earth Day Events

Apr 20, 2023 3:20 PM ET

National Grid employee volunteers kick off a range of hands-on activities for Earth Day, across the New York Metro area aimed at promoting a greener future and making an immediate and visible impact in the local communities.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Transforming the Human Condition Through Corporate Volunteering

Apr 20, 2023 2:43 PM ET

Can Social Impact programs play a critical role in Transforming the Human Condition? If so, it’s all about empathy - the preconscious reaction in our brain that arises from witnessing another's pain. Learn all about it in this blog...

Environment

Abbott and New Global Consortium Partnership Address Viral Outbreaks Caused by Climate Change

Apr 20, 2023 2:40 PM ET

Abbott (NYSE: ABT) announced today that it is partnering with the Climate Amplified Disease and Epidemics (CLIMADE) consortium, a group of more than 100 global scientists in public health agencies, academia and industry focused on using data science technology.

Health & Healthcare

Alcohol Use Disorder Doesn’t Discriminate

Apr 20, 2023 1:45 PM ET

Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) does not discriminate. But some communities are disproportionately affected.

Sustainable Development Goals

International Paper on Improving Their Climate Impact

Apr 20, 2023 1:30 PM ET

International Paper plays a significant role in responding to the global climate challenge, and our commitment to improve our climate impact is considerable in its potential.

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