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

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

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Research, Reports & Publications

Logitech Reports Carbon Reduction Progress in FY24 Impact Report

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Marjorie Boles, Group Chief Information Officer for Sappi Limited, Features in ABB’s Unstoppable Film Series and Represents Women in STEM

We continue to celebrate International Women’s Month at Sappi! ABB has featured our very own Marjorie Boles, Group Chief Information Officer, in their three-part film series titled Unstoppable.

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Energy

What Is Sustainable Fuel?

A solution for decarbonizing internal combustion engine vehicles and fuel cell electric vehicles, sustainable fuels like biofuels, renewable diesel, and hydrogen will work alongside electric vehicles to meet the diverse needs of the transportation sector.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Women of Leidos Reflect on International Women’s Day

To celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8, we asked female leaders across Leidos to talk about what the day means to them, the obstacles they’ve overcome and more.

Environment

P&G Helps to Build a Water Positive Future

World Water Day is grounded in collaboration and unlocking new approaches to solve water challenges. Through longstanding partnerships, P&G brings its experience in innovation and consumer understanding to advance more sustainable and equitable everyday solutions.

Health & Healthcare

Medtronic: Mira Sahney on Innovating in Women’s Health

Mira Sahney admits she always had a curious mind and love for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). But she discovered early in her career that engineering could foster a deeper calling: benefiting humanity.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Aflac Foundation Donates $1.5 Million To Help Support Emotional Needs of Patients and Families at Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta

Continuing its commitment to helping provide children with cancer and blood disorders comfort and tools that help them cope with mental and emotional stresses of diagnosis and treatment, The Aflac Foundation donated $1.5 million to the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorder center.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Two Cincinnati Business Owners Selected as Fifth Third Bank Empowering Black Futures Capital Readiness Grant Recipients

The two business owners were among 20 selected as part of a capital readiness program in 10 neighborhoods that have received significant investment from Fifth Third Bank.

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Environment

Ceres Welcomes the Introduction of the A. Donald McEachin Environmental Justice for All Act

Ceres urges Congress to pass the A. Donald McEachin Environmental Justice for All Act to establish a clear, comprehensive, and practical framework that protects overburdened communities from pollution and helps workers transition into a thriving clean energy economy.

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Environment

Why the United Nations Climate Report Should Spark Hope, Not Despair

The United Nations newest climate report paints a stark picture, for sure. But now is not the time to crawl into a hole and throw up our hands. There is hope.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Tork Interactive Training for Healthcare Is Now GBAC Star™ Registered

Tork, an Essity Brand, has announced that Tork Interactive Training for Healthcare is GBAC STAR™ Registered. Under the guidance of the Global Biorisk Advisory CouncilTM (GBAC), a Division of ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, this training aligns with the GBAC STA

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Time To Refresh Your CSR Strategy

Three simple but effective steps—and accompanying tools—to refresh your corporate philanthropy and CSR practices.

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Environment

The Challenge of Clean Drinking Water: The Facts With Rodolfo Perez, Ph.D.

Water quality is a core tenet of the evidenced-backed WELL Building Standard.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

T-Mobile Contributes $1 Million to the Smithsonian’s New Exhibit on the Impact of Wireless Connectivity

T-Mobile announced a $1 million contribution toward the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History’s new upcoming Cellphone: Unseen Connections exhibition to share the journey and impact of wireless connectivity – past to present – and inspire tomorrow’s innovators.

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Health & Healthcare

Sesame Workshop Launches New Resources for Parents, Caregivers, and Healthcare Providers Addressing Health and Well-Being Inequities, With Support From Quest Diagnostics

Sesame Workshop today announced new resources addressing health and well-being inequities among young children, particularly in low-income, rural, and marginalized communities. These resources are made possible through a grant from Quest Diagnostics.

Environment

Water Stewardship at Cintas

Water is a central resource to our business and is a necessary input in one of our key business services.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Charles Koch and Chase Koch Share Key Insights on Finding Success and Meaning in Your Career

Charles Koch and Chase Koch share advice, such as how to continuously develop your gifts and find meaning in your work, at the annual Koch Intern Q&A

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Environment

Celebrating World Water Day: Highlighting Our Springfield, Ore. Mill

Today is the United Nations' World Water Day, a day to recognize water’s vital role in supporting economic, social and human development. We demonstrate our commitment to water stewardship by improving our operations and engaging our communities to address water-related issues.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Qualcomm: Promoting and Supporting Women in Technology

Our Qualcomm Women Employee Network (Qualcomm Women) has grown to nearly 10,000 members in 25 chapters around the world — representing approximately 20 percent of our global workforce.

Diversity & Inclusion

NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises Inspires Latinas To ‘Change the Game’ With Women’s History Month Campaign

In celebration of Women’s History Month, NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises unveiled a powerful new campaign titled “Change the Game” (Cambia el Juego), under the company’s award-winning corporate social responsibility initiative, Unstoppable Women (Mujeres Imparables).

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Diversity & Inclusion

Inclusivity in Work: Meet Heather Crowder

I’ve been with GoDaddy for about eight and a half years! I started out as a Guide taking customer phone calls on third shift. I eventually made my way to the Digital Care Organization in August 2018, and I’m now the lead writer for all domains articles in the Help Center.

Environment

World Water Day: IBM Launches RFP To Accelerate Global Water Solutions for Vulnerable Populations

IBM is now accepting proposals for the next cohort of the IBM Sustainability Accelerator, which will focus on water management solutions.

Sustainable Development Goals

Protecting the Climate: How The Home Depot is Conserving Resources and Reducing Environmental Impact Through Store Operations

Running our stores more efficiently furthers both our business and sustainability goals. In 2021, we hit key milestones, including a 50% decrease in U.S. store electricity use since 2010.

Innovation & Technology

Sudoc Mimics Liver Enzymes; Helps Solve Toxic Waste Issues at Construction Sites

Sudoc's innovative application of biomimicry creates solutions for eliminating toxic chemicals in the built environment.

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Diversity & Inclusion

We Embrace Equality To Power Progress

As a world leader in electrical, communications, and utility distribution and supply chain services, Wesco helps our customers navigate business complexities. And, women are at the forefront in doing so.

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Sustainable Development Goals

What Does It Mean To Be ‘Water Positive’?

In 2021, Meta announced an ambitious goal to be water positive by 2030 and in 2022, joined the Water Resilience Coalition of the UN CEO Water Mandate, a cross-sector initiative to raise the ambition of corporate water stewardship and foster collective impact in priority basins.

Latest Campaigns

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    FedEx Cares is our global community engagement program and one way we connect people and possibilities.We support nonprofit organizations working to...

  7. Waste Reduction & Circularity
    Our company’s environmental footprint is directly tied to what we make and sell. We’re committed to creating and sourcing sustainable products and...

  8. Arbor Day Foundation News
    Stay up to date on the latest news and events from the Arbor Day Foundation. Subscribe to the Arbor Day e-news arborday.org/accounts/optin.cfm

  9. Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games
    The vision of Paris 2024Paris 2024 will see a new vision of Olympism in action, delivered in a unique spirit of international celebration.We will...

  10. AEG Celebrates Diversity and Inclusion
    AEG embraces the diversity of the communities where we do business and appreciates our differences in ethnicity, gender, gender identity, age...

  11. Key Supports Affordable Housing
    KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment helps fulfill Key’s purpose to help clients and communities thrive by financing projects that...

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  13. Kingfisher Around the World
    The SCS Kingfisher certification mark is showing up on an increasing number of products around the world. It differentiates companies that are making...

  14. Kingfisher Around the World
    The SCS Kingfisher certification mark is showing up on an increasing number of products around the world. It differentiates companies that are making...

  15. CCOP Accolades
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