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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement | T-Mobile

Rediscovering Real Connection in a Digital World

At T-Mobile, we’ve made it our mission to be the best in the world at connecting customers to their world. But during the holidays, I think a lot about a different kind of connection — the kind you can’t get from technology alone.
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Energy

Southwire Achieves Energy Savings From Geothermal HVAC System

Southwire’s Cofer Technology Center, a hub for Research & Development (R&D) initiatives, installed an innovative heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system using geothermal heat pump technology.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Action Against Hunger Wins Two Silver Anthem Awards

Action Against Hunger, a global leader in the fight to end hunger, is honored to accept two Silver Anthem Awards.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Top 10 Impostor Utility Scams To Watch Out For

Entergy joins Utilities United Against Scams this week to support International Fraud Awareness Week and to recognize the ninth annual Utility Scam Awareness Day on Wednesday, November 20.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KeyBank Brings Innovative Solutions to Colorado’s New La Plaza and Their Small Business Owners

In preparation for the opening of La Plaza, a 150,000 sq ft indoor marketplace, KeyBank’s  Kevin Davis, Senior Business Banking Relationship Manager, partnered with teammates across Key, to bring innovative solutions that supported the developer and individual small businesses.

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Environment

AT&T, Arbor Day Foundation Distribute 250 Trees During Community Giveaway

AT&T partners with tree planting nonprofit Arbor Day Foundation to distribute 250 free trees.

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Research, Reports & Publications

New Benchmarking Report Finds Carbon Emissions From the U.S. Power Sector Saw an Accelerated Downward Trend in 2023

Due to a decline in coal use, the U.S. power sector saw an 8% reduction in carbon emissions in 2023, according to a new analysis of air emissions for the country's top 100 power producers released today.

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Environment

Covia Joins WHC’s Innovative Birdhouse Challenge To Build a Better Future for Wildlife

Covia is committed to protecting biodiversity by preserving intact forests, reclaiming land with over 50% native species, managing avian and migratory bird habitats, protecting endangered species and their habitats, and combating invasive species.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Sands Takes a Holistic Approach to Team Member Advancement With Well-Being Initiatives

Sands’ commitment to Team Member advancement goes beyond job-related training and continuing education programs as part of a holistic approach to helping Team Members thrive.

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Diversity & Inclusion

From Scholarships to Success: Stars of HARMAN’s New Face of Tech on the Rise

At HARMAN, we're dedicated to pushing the boundaries of technology and innovation. We also know – and have seen firsthand – how diversity accelerates progress and drives growth, yet women remain underrepresented in the tech industry.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Albertsons Companies’ Director of Finance Named NextUp’s 2024 Bobbie O’Hare Impact Award Winner

We are thrilled to congratulate Brenda Valley, Director of Finance, on being named NextUp’s 2024 Bobbie O'Hare Impact Award Winner! This prestigious award recognizes Brenda's exceptional leadership and her unwavering dedication to developing an inclusive community.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Cascale Puts Sustainability Policy in Spotlight As Brand and Retail Leaders Convene in Brussels

As the policy landscape evolves at an unprecedented pace, understanding the implications of these changes is more critical than ever.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Despite High Levels of Confidence, Women Entrepreneurs Still Face Systemic Barriers

New research from CARE’s Strive Women program show 96% of surveyed women entrepreneurs have deep confidence in their ability to run and grow their business, and 87% have the specific goal to do so. Yet they regularly face systemic barriers to growth.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Fortune and Great Place to Work® Name Cadence One of the World’s Best Workplaces™ in 2024, Ranking No. 9

Cadence Design Systems, Inc. announced that Fortune Magazine and Great Place To Work® have honored the company once again in the Top 10 on its World’s Best Workplaces ™ 2024, ranking Cadence #9.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Reclaiming the ‘M Word’: How Women at Lenovo Are Taking Control of a New Menopause Conversation

We set up the Menopause ERG to support female employees at Lenovo who were struggling in silence.

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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Victoria’s Secret & Co. Is Revolutionizing the Cotton Supply Chain and Supporting the Economic Success of Women Farmers in the US

VS&Co has embarked on a first-of-its-kind initiative to purchase cotton directly from four Alabama family farms – three women-owned, and one Black-owned.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Leidos Announces $1.75 Million Gift to Drake State Community & Technical College

Leidos announced a $1.75 million donation to Drake State Community & Technical College in Huntsville, Alabama, creating new learning opportunities for students and allowing them to gain hands-on experience with complex technical and manufacturing projects.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Embracing My Passion for Recruitment: Meet Sarah Timmis

I am a Recruiter at GoDaddy for the Customer Care department. I recruit for positions that support our customers across EMEA, including the United Kingdom, Serbia, Romania, and Bulgaria. Additionally, I handle high-volume recruiting within our Customer Care and Sales teams.

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Education

Fifth Third Empowers Next Generation With Financial Literacy Solutions

Extending its longstanding commitment to financial literacy, the Fifth Third Foundation is proud to support the development of a new tool that aims to make personal finance more accessible to young adults.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Our Culture: Enhancing Governance and Ensuring Ethical Conduct & Continuous Improvement

As the world evolves, we adapt with it and strengthen our governance and resilience in structures and processes to best manage and mitigate global risks. We do this while reinforcing a culture of ethics as the foundation for a sustainable business.

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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Billboards to Bags: Bonds and Bugskin Partner to Upcycle Campaign Materials

An Australian staple since 1915, chances are there’s only one degree of separation between Aussies when it comes to wearing Bonds. “As Worn By Us,” their national campaign unveiled in April 2024, illustrates how Bonds products can be found in almost every Australian’s underwear.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Meet Lesly Luque: Women in Tech Giving Back

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Innovation & Technology

Replate’s AI-Driven Technology Is Helping Eliminate Global Food Waste

One in eight people don’t know where their next meal is coming from. Yet the United States wastes between 30 to 40 percent of its entire food supply.

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Health & Healthcare

Boehringer’s Focus on Health Equity Drives Significant Upgrade in Access to Medicine Index Ranking

Boehringer Ingelheim has climbed to 8th place in the 2024 Access to Medicine Index, up from 13th in 2022. This leap reflects their strategic focus on Health Equity, enhancing global healthcare access and contributing to the UN SDGs.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Global Sustainability Survey: Companies Report Progress While Public Demands Faster Action

Veolia North America, a leading provider of environmental services in the U.S. and Canada, has released its second annual Triple Net Zero Industry Progress Report.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Henkel Recognized as One of Canada’s Top 100 Employers

Henkel was named as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers for 2025!

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