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Fifth Third Breaks Ground on New Branch in Cincinnati’s Avondale Neighborhood

Today Fifth Third (NASDAQ: FITB) and community leaders celebrated the groundbreaking for a new full-service banking center in Cincinnati’s Avondale neighborhood, which has been without a standalone bank branch for nearly five years.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Aflac Voices — Buffy Swinehart: Giving Back Is Good for Well-Being

With the Aflac WorkForces Report, we have the data to back it up: Corporate social responsibility (CSR) boosts well-being. In fact, a staggering 91% of employees who participate in their employers’ CSR initiatives say it has a positive impact.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

How the Washing Machine Project and Whirlpool Foundation Help Women Gain Independence

For millions around the world, washing clothes is a physically demanding and time-consuming task. Navjot Sawhney, founder of The Washing Machine Project, is dedicated to changing that.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Using Special Tools To Build Financial Confidence

When the Regions MagnusCards app was launched, Raleigh Branch Manager Nancy Lancaster put her own personal focus group to work to provide feedback.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Report From UnDavos: How CSOs Can Redefine Corporate Responsibility

Join Mandi McReynolds and an esteemed panel at UnDavos as they dive into the evolving role of Chief Sustainability Officers post-global elections.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Discover Your Inner Shark With Daymond John

From FUBU to Shark Tank and countless ventures in between, Daymond John's phenomenal entrepreneurial journey has spanned more than 25 years. Through his many successes as well as failures, he has learned a few things about getting the best out of business and life.

Events, Media & Communications

Paramount Veterans Network’s Host a Coffee with Vets chat & Special Screening of Award-Winning Film, MY DEAD FRIEND ZOE

The Paramount Veterans Network hosted an inspiring and profound virtual coffee chat for veterans with writer/director of the award-winning film, MY DEAD FRIEND ZOE, Kyle Hausmann-Stokes, whom the film is based on.

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Diversity & Inclusion

LG Unveils Accessible Smart Solutions for U.S. Market

Accessibility innovations designed to enable a “Better Life for All” were unveiled for the U.S. market by global innovator LG Electronics here this week.

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Energy

Chemours Joins Forces With NTT DATA and Hibiya Engineering, Ltd. for Full-Scale Opteon™ 2P50 Product Trial

Chemours, a global leader in delivering innovative performance chemistry, today announced the launch of a full-scale product trial with NTT DATA and a leading regional engineering firm, Hibiya Engineering, Ltd., focused on data center two-phase immersion cooling.

Innovation & Technology

Recent Milestones With Qualcomm’s Commitment to Supporting Innovative Start-Ups

Qualcomm continues to be a leader in technological innovation, committed to global growth and sustainability. Together with our ecosystem partners, we create opportunities designed to promote innovation and societal advancement.

Environment

Building a Better Future: A Q&A on Environmental and Social Justice

Environmental and social justice are becoming central to discussions on sustainable development. As infrastructure projects and corporate initiatives expand worldwide, the need for responsible engagement with local communities and ecosystems has never been greater.

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Events, Media & Communications

Key Takeaways From the London EHSxTech Meeting

As organizations navigate an increasingly complex business environment, Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) professionals play a critical role in risk management and operational resilience.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Significance of Cross-Team Collaboration: Meet Gabi Almanza Holliday

I found my way into program management pretty naturally. It all started during the Main Street Hub acquisition when I joined GoDaddy as part of the HR Operations team. At the time, there was a big focus on transforming how the team operated.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Gilead Sciences - Women's History Month Celebrated With Its Team

In recognition of Women's History Month, our Identity + Innovation spotlight features Devi SenGupta. Hear how Devi's background has shaped her approach to developing new medicines and to bringing Gilead closer to a cure for HIV.

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Events, Media & Communications

CNH Brands, Case IH and New Holland Construction, Present at Expoagro 2025

Case IH Axial-Flow combines are recognized worldwide for their simplicity, high grain quality, productivity and reliability. The power of the 160 and 250 Series is being presented at the San Nicolás fair.

Energy

Recurrent Energy Signs Power Purchase Agreement With Qualcomm in Spain

Recurrent Energy, a subsidiary of Canadian Solar Inc. (“Canadian Solar”) (NASDAQ: CSIQ) and a global developer, owner, and operator of solar and energy storage assets, announced today the signing of a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Qualcomm Incorporated.

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Environment

17 Local Environmental Partners Receive Entergy Grants To Protect Natural Resources

Entergy is helping 17 local environmental organizations protect our natural resources by contributing a total of $1 million in shareholder-funded grants through the company’s Environmental Initiatives Fund.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Transforming the Business of Early Learning Childcare: Entrepreneurs Lead the Way

Wells Fargo and the Business & Leadership Institute for Early Learning have helped small child care and early learning centers evolve into thriving businesses, providing quality childcare and fostering economic growth and stability within communities.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

For Pi Day: What Is the Environmental Footprint of Pie?

March 14 is Pi Day, when math nerds everywhere trade their calculators for forks and celebrate the tastiest way possible with actual pie. I’ve decided to mark the occasion by calculating the environmental footprint of a single slice of key lime pie... or maybe two... for science.

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Energy

How SEM Coaches Drive Energy Savings

Strategic energy management (SEM) programs have become an integral part of the suite of offerings that utility energy efficiency portfolios provide.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

2024 IWBI Awards Recognize Outstanding Individual Achievements in Advancing Health and Well-being

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), the global authority for advancing healthy buildings, organizations and communities, today announced the winners of the 2024 IWBI Community Awards.

Diversity & Inclusion

‘Living Your Legacy, Every Day’

“He’s not like us,” said Leroy Abrahams, Regions head of Community Engagement, as he began his opening remarks at the Regions Bank History in Motion celebration.

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Energy

BioStart Renewables Will Be Attending TEPA in Philly on March 20th

With major discussions on carbon-free energy, and AI’s impact on energy demand, this is the perfect opportunity to connect and discuss the future of retail energy, with the brightest in the industry.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Investing in the Next Generation of Climate Innovators

As a global climate innovator, we don’t just consider the environmental side of sustainability. We have a much broader, more inclusive view of what sustainability really means.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Ethisphere Names Rockwell Automation as One of the 2025 World’s Most Ethical Companies®

Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices has recognized Rockwell Automation as one of the 2025 World’s Most Ethical Companies® .

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

LA Kings and Ontario Reign Celebrate Read Across America Week With Local Southern California Students

AEG’s LA Kings and Ontario Reign took to the classroom instead of the ice to celebrate Read Across America Week, emphasizing the importance of literacy and education.

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