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Environment | TriplePundit

Arbor Day Foundation and Subaru Drive Community Impact With 100,000 Donated Trees

Subaru recently committed to sponsor the largest community tree distribution in the Arbor Day Foundation's history. Dan Lambe of the Foundation explains more about the power of trees and the impact this effort will have on communities and ecosystems across the U.S.
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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Fifth Third Foundation Supports Communities Impacted by Hurricane Milton

As Florida begins to rebuild from Hurricane Milton’s impact, the Fifth Third Foundation is proud to announce a $250,000 commitment to local nonprofit organizations as they provide care, comfort and support to local communities.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

American Airlines Intensifies Fight Against Human Trafficking With Expanded Training, Key Partnerships, and Global Recognition

American has long been committed to combating human trafficking, modern slavery and child exploitation.

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Events, Media & Communications

Driving Data Center Safety: Insights From the 2024 EHSxTech Event

In early October, over 20 EHS professionals, representing 12 different technology companies in the data center space, came together for EHSxTech, hosted at Salesforce in Chicago.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Celebrating Culture & Community During Hispanic Heritage Month

Fostering an inclusive workplace culture where everyone can embrace every aspect of their identities is of the upmost importance to all of us at HARMAN. After all, people thrive the most when they feel they can be who they are while also belonging to a shared vision.

Environment

BIER Member Spotlight: Kieran McGuire

Welcome to our series aimed at spotlighting the individual leaders within BIER member companies and stakeholder organizations.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Dow Named Best Workplace in Manufacturing and Production Industry by Great Place to Work® and Fortune Magazine

Great Place To Work® and Fortune magazine have recognized Dow (NYSE: DOW) as #1 on the list of Best Workplaces in Manufacturing & Production for 2024.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Years of War in Congo Have Created a Dire Mental Health Crisis. But Little Support Is Available

The number of people who received psychosocial support in camps around the main city of Goma increased more than 200% between January and June compared to the same period last year — from 6,600 to more than 20,000 — according to aid group Action Against Hunger.

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Green Infrastructure

Delmarva Power Partners With University of Delaware To Boost EV Adoption and Strengthen the Grid, Making Clean Energy More Accessible

We’re partnering with the University of Delaware and Exelon to demonstrate how EVs can do even more, utilizing their stored power to strengthen the electric grid during times of high demand.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Giving in Numbers™: 2024 Edition – Research Suggests Companies Aligning Business Practices With Corporate Purpose Had 32% Higher Median Revenue

Out of 87% of surveyed companies, almost all reference applying their corporate purpose as they made business decisions outside of social investments, according to Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose®’s (CECP) Giving in Numbers™: 2024 Edition.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Action Against Hunger Gala To Raise Funds for Lifesaving Initiatives, Honor Viola Davis

With nearly one in 11 people around the world facing hunger, Action Against Hunger tonight will host a gala to raise lifesaving funds and honor champions who are advancing the cause.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

PNC 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report: Pursuing Economic Empowerment

We believe that being a meaningful part of the community means more than collecting a profit. That’s why working to strengthen and serve our communities is at the heart of our everyday business.

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Energy

Cybersecurity: Not Just an IT Problem

According to Forbes Advisor, there were 2,365 cyberattacks in 2023, affecting an astounding 343,338,964 people — roughly 10 million more people than the U.S. population. A USA Today article says “the cost of cybercrime would reach a massive $9.5 trillion in 2024.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Saint-Gobain Video Series: Success in the Making: Vanessa Breeggemann, Shakopee, MN

For Vanessa Breeggemann, a career in manufacturing gives her more freedom than her work in the medical industry.

Saint-Gobain is an industry leader with thousands of talented team members who are dedicated to one unified purpose: Making the World a Better Home.

Green Infrastructure

Dory Larsen of the Southern Alliance for Clean Energy Talks EVs

Electric Vehicles are growing rapidly as a climate solution in Georgia. How do we ensure that the benefits of EVs are available to all Georgians? What is the truth behind some of the misconceptions about electric vehicles?

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

U.S. Bank and PGA Pro Collin Morikawa Expand Access for Youth Golfers

Golf is a tough game to master. It can also be hard for youth golfers to afford. Through U.S. Bank’s partnership with PGA Tour pro, Collin Morikawa and nonprofit Youth on Course, more than 1,600 kids nationwide are finding it easier to get out on the course this year.

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Environment

SLR Acquires Wardell Armstrong

SLR acquires Wardell Armstrong, a leading multidisciplinary Environmental, Engineering, and Mining consultancy.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Cascale Participates in “To the Finish Line” Event in Vietnam

Cascale team member Dhawall Mane director, verification, training and insights, recently participated in a virtual To the Finish Line (TFL) event organized by Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) in Vietnam.

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Green Infrastructure

Baker Tilly’s BuzzHouse Podcast: Post-COVID LIHTC Challenges and Solutions

In this episode of BuzzHouse, hosts Donald Bernards and Garrick Gibson dive into the complexities of the low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) market, welcoming Lindsay Soyka and Jason Gershwin from R4 Capital.

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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Collaborating for Sustainable Procurement: Insights From DP World

In a recent interview with Procurement Magazine, DP World’s Morten Johansen and Sarah Mourino had the opportunity to discuss how stakeholder engagement—with suppliers, customers, employees, and community members—is essential to building a more sustainable future for global trade.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Hispanic Heritage Month: Spotlighting Hispanic Employees in the Gildan Community

In honour of Hispanic Heritage Month, Gildan ran an internal and social media campaign, paying tribute to employees of Hispanic Heritage located in North America, and recognizing Hispanic culture’s profound influence on the Company’s environment and daily operations.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Maximus Earns Work Wellbeing Award From Indeed

Maximus was recently named to Indeed’s 2024 Work Wellbeing 100 list. The list highlights the top 100 public companies with highly rated wellness programs.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Congratulations to Five Star Subaru of Grapevine, the 2024 Subaru Love Promise® Retailer of the Year

Since Five Star Subaru opened its doors in 2016, they have been dedicated to making a difference in people’s lives, whether that’s providing exceptional five-star service or supporting a local charity in need.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Workforce Development in Action: Sands Graduates First Corporate Summer Intern Class

This summer, Sands launched a summer intern program at its new corporate headquarters in Las Vegas and welcomed a class of 10 interns for the 10-week program.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Bacardi Donates $100,000 to Hurricane Relief

Following the devastating impact of Hurricanes Milton and Helene across the Southeast, Bacardi Limited commits to donating $100,000 to the American Red Cross for disaster relief and recovery efforts.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Investors Urge States To Quickly Develop Plans To Meet U.S. Methane Reduction Standards for the Oil and Gas Sector

Today, a group of 35 investors representing more than $2 trillion in assets under management or advice sent letters calling on states with significant oil and gas production to develop, implement, and enforce plans that meet or exceed federal methane standards.

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