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Diversity & Inclusion

Taco Bell Honors Black History Month: Meet Mardoche C., Team Member & Live Más Scholar

As long as he could remember, Mardoche had a great desire to make a difference in people’s lives. This dream, along with several significant moments throughout his life, propelled him to where he is now.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Advancing Social Impact Today: How Employee Champions Drive and Scale Social Impact Success

Join Points of Light's upcoming webinar: How Employee Champions Drive and Scale Social Impact Success,  March 23, 2023, from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. ET.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

SoLa Impact Announces PNC Bank’s $7.5M Investment Into Its “Black Impact Fund” as Part of the PNC Community Benefits Plan

SoLa Impact announced a $7.5 million investment by PNC Bank’s Community Development Banking group in SoLa Impact's Black Impact Fund, also known as SoLa Fund IV.

Education

Sky Pledges £1 Million in Apprenticeship Funding to Small Businesses

Sky has partnered with the tech start-up Multiverse to gift £1 million of its unspent apprenticeship levy to organizations looking to develop digital, data and technical skills within its workforce.

Diversity & Inclusion

Fifth Third Asian & Pacific Islander Business Resource Group Welcomes Lunar New Year

Members of the Fifth Third Bank Asian & Pacific Islander Business Resource Group hosted a 2023 Lunar New Year celebration featuring a performance by World Championship Kung Fu Master Sen Gao and a Gu Zheng (traditional Chinese instrument) musical demonstration.

Education

A Tech Transformation at Tucson Middle School

Secrist students Damon Foster and Gabriel Guayante use their Verizon-provided tablets to respond to their teacher’s prompts during class.

Environment

Arbor Day Foundation Unlocks the Power of More Than 500,000 Community Trees in 2022

New year-end data shows 535 successful community tree plantings in total—more than any year in the Arbor Day Foundation’s history.

Education

Worries Run High About Digital Credentials’ Expense, Academic Degrees’ Relevance for STEM Jobs, Survey Finds

“There are many misconceptions about what’s needed to pursue a rewarding and lucrative career in today’s rapidly advancing workplace,” Justina Nixon-Saintil, IBM’s chief impact officer, said in a statement.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Jonathan Rose Honored with Golden Pulaski Award from North Kitsap Trails Association

North Kitsap Trails Association (NKTA) has announced Jonathan Rose, vice president of real estate for Raydient Places + Properties—a taxable real estate investment trust subsidiary of Rayonier—as the recipient of its first Golden Pulaski Award.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Empower by GoDaddy UK Volunteer Spotlight: Meet Katherine Islim and Dinkar Jaitly

Empower by GoDaddy is GoDaddy’s global social impact program equipping entrepreneurs with training, tools and peer networks to accelerate their journeys. Together with its nonprofit and community partners around the world, Empower by GoDaddy works to understand local communities.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

ABI Research’s “Sustainability Assessment: Telco Technology Suppliers” Technology Analysis Report

Ericsson was named the overall sustainability leader in the study conducted by ABI Research to assess the capabilities of telco technology vendors in designing and creating equipment, software and services that reduce energy use and waste across the telecom industry.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Creating Calm Spaces for Air Travelers Through Art

A new art exhibit called Capturing Calm invites air travelers to de-stress within a busy terminal of Reagan National Airport.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

7 Best Practices for Creating an Impactful CSR Strategy

Whether you’re new to CSR or looking to refine existing initiatives, understanding the ins and outs of CSR strategy is a prerequisite for creating successful programs with lasting impacts.

Diversity & Inclusion

St. Louis Banker and Entrepreneur Build Friendship and Businesses

Tony Dansberry and Johnny Little’s friendship grew from what started out as purely a business relationship. In 2016, Dansberry, now a U.S. Bank District Manager in St. Louis, was a branch manager and met with Little when he came to the branch to talk about his business goals.

Education

Inspiring the Next Generation of STEM Pioneers

It’s no secret that children are fascinated with science, technology, engineering, and math – or STEM.

Energy

Key Takeaways From the Baker Hughes Annual Meeting 2023

On 30th - 31st January 2023, Baker Hughes held its annual forum hosting energy and industry thought leaders from around the globe in Florence, Italy.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

MetLife Among the World’s Most Admired Companies, According to Fortune Magazine

MetLife, Inc. announced that it once again has been named to Fortune magazine’s 2023 list of the “World’s Most Admired Companies.” Eight life insurers were included in the annual report card of the best-regarded companies.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

SAIC Honored To Be Recognized by Forbes in America’s Best Large Employers 2023

We’re honored to be recognized by Forbes in America’s Best Large Employers 2023!

Health & Healthcare

IFPW Launches Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance (ESG) Framework To Serve as a Resource for the Pharmaceutical Industry

The International Federation of Pharmaceutical Wholesalers (IFPW), in partnership with member companies including global healthcare company AmerisourceBergen and IQVIA, a leading provider of advanced analytics and technology solutions, today launched an ESG framework and toolkit

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

3 Simple Ways To Get More From Your Career and Life

From wide-eyed kid dreaming of a career in STEM to my current role as Manager of New Product Development for KOHLER Residential Power, I’ve spent a decade and a half in pursuit of a fulfilling career, passions, and personal life.

Environment

CNH Industrial’s Beach Care Project Comes to the United Kingdom

The company’s global initiative, which has previously stopped in Italy, France and Spain, aims to keep coastlines clean. It raises awareness of the damaging impact plastic has on the marine environment and promotes conscious management of the beach ecosystem.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CACI Named Top Workplace USA 2023

CACI International Inc announced today that it has been awarded Top Workplace USA 2023 by employee engagement technology partner Energage, LLC. This is CACI’s third consecutive year on this list.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Habitat for Humanity and Whirlpool Corporation Work Together To Help Families Around the World

Longstanding partners Habitat for Humanity International and Whirlpool Corporation are working together to help families around the world achieve a brighter future through affordable housing.

Diversity & Inclusion

Black History Month 2023: Celebrating Black Triumph at Tapestry

Global brands Coach, Kate Spade New York and Stuart Weitzman are united under Tapestry’s umbrella to not only deliver best-in-class products, but experiences — for both our consumers and the employees who create them.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

T. Rowe Price Continues Its Commitment to HBCUS and the Baltimore Community With 2023 CIAA Basketball Tournament Sponsorship

Global investment management firm and a leader in retirement services, T. Rowe Price, is pleased to sponsor the 2023 Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA) Men’s & Women’s Basketball Tournament, February 21–25, 2023.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Fifth Third’s Neighborhood Program
    Fifth Third has a proven track record of success in community development through its neighborhood program, which creates and implements innovative...
  2. AEG's Commitment to Social Impact and Volunteerism
    AEG embraces its responsibility to enrich the lives of people in the communities around the world where we do business, and to use business to create...
  3. Employee and Community Engagement
    At MilliporeSigma, we look for opportunities to use employee and community engagement to spark scientific curiosity and breakthroughs. We know that...
  4. Drawdown Georgia
    Informed by Project Drawdown, the world’s leading resource for climate solutions, Drawdown Georgia is the first state-centered effort to crowdsolve...
  5. Communities and People
    Employees are our most valued resource and are at the center of everything we do. Their talent, diversity, and commitment are crucial to our...
  6. Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG)
    The business landscape is reorienting itself and you can almost hear priorities shifting toward change-readiness and the bigger picture. And in this...
  7. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  8. Forests
    Managing our forests sustainably and protecting water, wildlife, and species at risk.
  9. GoDaddy | Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
    Diverse teams build better products — period. At GoDaddy, we make apps and services that our worldwide community of entrepreneurs can relate to. Our...
  10. KeyBank Foundation: Helping Communities Thrive through Education, Workforce Development, and Service
    KeyBank Foundation helps build thriving communities by supporting organizations and programs that foster thriving students and a thriving workforce...
  11. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  12. Subaru Love Promise: Community
    Subaru is dedicated to supporting those who need it the most in our communities. From donating food to Feeding America, providing essential items to...
  13. IWBI | WELL Building Standard
    Our built environment can shape our habits and choices, regulate our sleep-wake cycle, drive us toward healthy and unhealthy choices, and passively...
  14. Scotts Miracle-Gro | Environment Improvement
    Earth's beauty and resources should be appreciated now and preserved for generations to come. Discover the stewardship initiatives underway to protect...
  15. Opportunity for All
    At Trane Technologies, uplifting our communities and workforce is the key to our continued success. We focus on broadening access to education...