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Events, Media & Communications

EPA Moves To Stop Collecting Federal GHG Emissions Data

In another move aimed at rolling back federal environmental laws and regulations, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced on Sept. 12 that it was proposing to eliminate the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program.

Innovation & Technology

Enabling a New Wave of Innovations With Agentic AI

As artificial intelligence advances, we are moving from applications focusing on content generation to actionable knowledge workers. Generative AI tools like ChatGPT have become integral to work, with 28% of employees in the U.S. already utilizing these technologies.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Toly and Eastman Introduce Gemini: A New Standard in Sustainable Luxury Packaging

Toly, a leader in premium cosmetics packaging innovation, and Eastman, a global pioneer in molecular recycling technologies, are proud to announce the launch of Gemini, a stunning new compact that marks a significant milestone in their ongoing collaboration.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Webster Bank Supports Connecticut Financial Scholars With a Three-Year, $300,000 Grant

Webster Bank announced a $300,000 grant for Connecticut Financial Scholars as part of its ongoing support of programs designed to help students build financial empowerment.

Diversity & Inclusion

Sysco's Brakes Celebrates the UK's National Inclusion Week

This week is National Inclusion Week, it is a chance to reflect on what inclusion really means, celebrate inclusion, and commit to building a more inclusive culture.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Wesco 2025 Sustainability Report: Our Commitments To People, Values and the Future

At Wesco, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We believe that our people and our high- performance culture are our greatest assets. We foster a culture that values and rewards employees based on merit.

Research, Reports & Publications

Modelling the Automotive Industry 2030: China Increases Dominance, Challenging Traditional Powerhouses

The global car industry is at an inflection point. The next 5 years will determine which players will thrive or disappear. China is bound to dominate global vehicle production from over 30% to 40% market share, challenging powerhouses in Europe and the US

Events, Media & Communications

Key4Women and Key Private Bank Host Free Webinar – Empowered Futures: Building an Intentional Legacy

KeyBank’s Key4Women and Key Private Bank will present “Empowered Futures: Building an Intentional Legacy” a free, one-hour virtual event on Tuesday, September 30th at 1:00 p.m. EST / 11:00 a.m. MT / 10:00 a.m. PST.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Logitech Announces Three 2025 Future Positive Technology Challenge Winners

Logitech International (SIX: LOGN) (Nasdaq: LOGI) today announced the winners of its 3rd annual Future Positive Challenge, a global call to identify disruptive sustainable solutions in electronics.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

The Circular Life of a Cardboard Box: Understanding the Role of Recycling

The simple corrugated cardboard box, strong and light, is a bedrock of the American economy. From big-box behemoth stores to the local mom-and-pop, almost every product sold in the United States is at some point contained in cardboard.

Environment

Arbor Day Foundation, Verizon Plant Trees During Climate Week NYC

A Climate Week NYC planting event brings new trees to a New York City park for the first time in two generations.

Events, Media & Communications

Phygital Fiesta: Empowering Latina Beauty Entrepreneurs To Run Their Businesses With Viral Confidence

Social media, e-commerce, AI powered solutions and digital marketing have been making a huge impact on Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultants (IBCs) all over the world, with Latin America paving the way for business transformation.

Energy

The Hidden Dangers of Plugging Orphan Wells: Lessons From Ohio

On August 25, 2025, six employees from Monroe Drilling Operations, LLC were injured while plugging an orphan well in Independence Township, Washington County, Ohio.

Energy

Southwire's North Campus Breaks Ground on Solar Installation

Southwire’s commitment to sustainability continues to grow with the construction of a new solar installation at our North Campus. The project will feature two solar arrays, including both solar roof and ground mount components

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Community Impact: Education and Affordable Housing

Twenty years after hurricanes Katrina and Rita made landfall, the Gulf South carries stories of strength, recovery and renewal. For Entergy, the mission has never been just about restoring power, it has been about rebuilding lives, supporting families, and helping communities

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

How ‘Missing Middle’ Small Businesses Find Financing Through Wells Fargo’s Open for Business Growth

Growth-ready small businesses are accessing the flexible financing they need thanks to $20 million in grants from Wells Fargo & Company to nonprofits in their communities.

Environment

Covia Ahuazotepec Champions Reforestation and Community Partnerships in Mexico

Covia’s Ahuazotepec, Mexico, site exemplifies a strong commitment to environmental, social, and community responsibility, as demonstrated by its Community Action Plan.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Kate Spade New York Champions Women’s Mental Health Through Style and Sport in Kigali, Rwanda

At kate spade new york, mental health is recognized as a cornerstone of empowering women and girls around the world. Over the summer, the brand hosted its annual Women’s Mental Health event in Kigali, Rwanda, and – with its signature kate spade joyful twist.

Events, Media & Communications

Paramount’s Unlimited Potential Program Hosts an All-Star Line Up

On August 15th, Paramount welcomed early career professionals from the following two organizations as part of the Unlimited Potential (UP) program, which helps build pathways into media and entertainment:

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

How a 17-Year-Old Student Is Transforming Food Security in Uganda

At just 17, Patience Namuju is leading the fight against hunger in Uganda’s Karamoja region. With a climate-smart school garden, discover how she’s inspiring a movement for better nutrition, resilience, and a hunger-free future.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Mortgage Leader Discusses Impact of Fed Rate Cut on Home Lending

On Sept. 17, the Federal Reserve announced a quarter point interest rate cut, it's first of the year. To understand how this rate reduction may impact both homebuyers and homeowners, we sat down with John Hummel, head of retail home lending at U.S. Bank.

Innovation & Technology

Digital Solutions: Using AI and Autonomous Control To Listen to Your Building

Despite breakthrough innovation over the last several years, buildings still can’t speak to us. They do, however, constantly give us non-verbal cues through technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) and autonomous controls.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Baker Tilly Awards $50,000 in Grants to Ten Organizations

The Baker Tilly Foundation is thrilled to announce this year’s recipients of the Stewardship Week Extra Impact Grant. Launched in 2022, the foundation created the grant program to extend the spirit of Stewardship Week

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Arturo’s Action Over Words

2025 Live Más Scholar and Team Member Arturo M., is a first-generation student who had big dreams of working in healthcare, especially after he saw his own family go through language barriers in the hospital setting.

Education

Two-Time Mary Kay Young Women in STEM Grant Recipient Shares Impact of Award on International Competition Stage and Career Path

At Mary Kay, empowering young women and sparking a passion for STEM isn’t just a mission – it’s a movement. This spring, we proudly returned for the second year as a Special Awards Organization at the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair

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