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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives | Abbott

Game On: Real Madrid Summer Tour Returns to U.S.

Real Madrid will visit the U.S. for a summer tour that will combine action on the pitch with action on nutrition education.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Fresh Produce Direct From Farms Could Be Coming Soon to Your Door, via Farmers Post

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

In Conversation With American Airlines’ CEO

American Airlines

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

MetLife 2023 Sustainability Report: Creating Value as an Investor

MetLife, Inc.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

AllianceBernstein: Carbon Handprint in Fixed Income: The Positive Power of Climate Solutions

As global warming worries approach critical mass, corporate bond investors expect issuers to be part of the solution.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Teck Outlines Economic Contributions to Communities and Regions

Teck Resources released its annual Economic Contribution Report, outlining how Teck generated $20.1 billion in total economic contribution to global GDP; created or sustained over 214,000 jobs; made payments of $10.4 billion to suppliers; and more.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Gen Donates One Million Meals to Fight Food Insecurity

Gen is taking action and donating more than 1.1 million meals to help feed people in need this December and January. We are donating $172,000, across multiple trusted organizations that have long been fighting insecurity.

Environment

New Version of Sustainably Grown Standard for Agricultural Crops Published

SCS Standards today announced the publication of the latest version of its popular sustainability standard, the Certification Standard for Sustainably Grown Agricultural Crops (SCS-001 Version 3.0).

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

PSE&G Receives Top Honor for Electric Vehicle Charging Program

Public Service Electric and Gas Company, New Jersey’s largest utility with 2.3 million electric customers and 1.9 million gas customers, received the prestigious 2022 Drive Electric Award – Utility Award from Plug In America for its Clean Energy Future - Electric Vehicle Program.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

2022 Was the Tops for Advancing People-First Places

Over the course of 2022, we’ve seen incredible growth in our global movement to transform health and well-being across our buildings, organizations and communities.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Dulles Chamber of Commerce Minority Small Business Grant Open for Applications Until January 6, 2023

The Dulles Regional Chamber of Commerce, a 501(c)6, in partnership with America’s Charities, a 501(c)3, has established two funds to help organizations in the Dulles Region.

Energy

Cintas Discusses Electric Vehicle and Alternate-Fuel Vehicle Strategy

Learn more about how Cintas is evaluating the current commercial and what leaders are looking at as technology evolves.

Environment

DuPont™ Tyvek® Healthcare Packaging and Freepoint Eco-Systems Partner on Plastics Recycling Pilot Project

In a recent case study, DuPont™ Tyvek® Healthcare Packaging outlines their work with a U.S. university healthcare system to conduct a healthcare plastics recycling project.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

D&I Weekly News Round Up: Fair Chance Hiring, Allyship and More

Welcome to the latest edition of our Diversity & Inclusion News Round-Up.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Moments of Serendipity As Our Teams 'Light the Night'

The experience was “miraculous” for Asalia, and this story is one of countless from the annual walks that support the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (LLS), with which Bristol Myers Squibb has had a long-standing partnership.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

The Future of Sustainable Fashion and Design: Stella McCartney and Lenovo Unveil Winning Concept of Central Saint Martins Design Competition

Lenovo, together with fashion designer and conscious luxury pioneer, Stella McCartney, crowned Central Saint Martins’ MA Design Ceramics, Furniture or Jewellery student, Peter Nasielski, the overall winner of their sustainable design competition.

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Health & Healthcare

Preventing Diabetes and Improving Health Outcomes Across New Mexico

With Q4HE’s support, PMS is implementing the New Mexico Diabetes Prevention Action Plan, a comprehensive plan to provide intervention and support services for individuals living with diabetes.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Military Veteran and Home Depot Master Gardener Volunteers To Make a Difference for More than Two Decades

After retiring as a lieutenant colonel from the U.S. Amy, Mark Milia started volunteering to stay busy. He spends his time with the American Red Cross, Team Depot, The Home Depot’s associate volunteer force, and other nonprofit organizations

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Dow's Seek Together Podcast Series I Episode 4: Sustainability in Sports

Whether you enjoy practicing sports, watching it at home or in the stadium of your favorite club or team, sports have inspired and unified people since the early days of civilization.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Owens Corning Earns Place on Dow Jones Sustainability World Index for 13th Consecutive Year

Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) has earned a place on the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index (DJSI World) for the 13th consecutive year, and on the DJSI North America Index for the fifth consecutive year, with industry-leading assessment scores.

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Green Infrastructure

As EPA’s NOx Rules for Heavy-Duty Vehicles Falls Short, Ceres Presses for More Ambitious Emissions Standards

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency acted today to reduce dangerous smog-forming pollutants from trucks, issuing a rule targeting nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions from heavy-duty vehicles.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

At MetLife, It's #AllTogetherPossible

We are building a purpose-driven and inclusive culture that energizes employees to make a difference. MetLife's diversity of people commitment ensures our employees are empowered, thriving, and feel like they belong.

Research, Reports & Publications

Edison International 2021 Sustainability Report: Environmental & Social Justice

Edison International is committed to doing our part to support communities that are particularly vulnerable to and face disproportionate economic, social, public health and other effects from climate change and other environmental hazards

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Tetra Pak Recognised for Fourth Consecutive Year as Part of CDP 'A List' for Action on Climate Change and Forests

Tetra Pak has been recognised for leadership in corporate transparency and performance on climate change and forests by global environmental non-profit CDP, securing a place on its prestigious ‘A List’ for the fourth year running.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Michael Williams Named Black & Veatch's CFO, Joins Company's Leadership Team

Michael Williams, Black & Veatch’s interim chief financial officer (CFO) since June, has been appointed as the company’s CFO, the global leader in critical infrastructure solutions has announced.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

LA Kings Partner With Children’s Hospital Los Angeles To Make the Season Brighter

AEG’s LA Kings adopted 30 patients from Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) as part of the club's annual Adopt-A-Family holiday program, which aims to provide local families with an extraordinary holiday season.

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Environment

Climate Talks - Episode 06: Both People and Planet

What does a sustainable future look like? In this episode, we’re breaking down why a truly sustainable future needs to be not only climate secure, but equitable and just for all.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Western Asset Management Invests in World Bank Sustainable Development Bond for Climate Action

Western Asset Management was the sole investor in a 400 billion Indonesian rupiah-dominated ($25 million U.S. dollar equivalent) 5-year Sustainable Development Bond from the World Bank.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

25,000 Businesses and Counting: HerVenture's Incredible Reach in Vietnam

Since its inception, with support from Qualcomm® Wireless Reach™ for HerVenture’s launch and expansion, the app has gone from strength to strength.

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