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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.
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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The EU Omnibus Package: Challenges and Opportunities for Renewed Ambition

In this latest blog, Elisabeth von Reitzenstein, Cascale’s Senior Director of Public Affairs, explores how the EU Omnibus Package is transforming the policy landscape and its implications for Cascale members.

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Green Infrastructure

Innovative Green Infrastructure Solutions: A Blueprint for Biodiversity Sustainability and Community Well-Being

New white paper from Tandem Global, sponsored by DTE Energy, illustrates the co-benefits of green infrastructure by not only providing cost-effective access to critical infrastructure but also uplifting biodiversity and supporting community needs.

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Events, Media & Communications

Staying Current: Home Electrification

Today’s energy transition offers homeowners a unique opportunity to leverage intelligent, connected technologies to create more sustainable, autonomous and energy-efficient homes.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

ScottsMiracle-Gro Partners With Farm-to-Schools Program in Columbus: Fresh Foods for Every Day Meals

In part one of this three part series, we explore how ScottsMiracle-Gro and The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation partnered with Columbus City Schools for gardening program, which led to students trying new, fresh foods and recipes.

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Environment

Whirlpool Corporation’s Aggressive Plan To Reduce Emissions in Operations

Did you know in 2003, Whirlpool Corporation was the first appliance manufacturer to set an emissions reduction target?

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Innovation & Technology

Exploring Cummins’ 2027 X15 Engine

As part of the Cummins HELM™ Platforms—Higher Efficiency, Lower Emissions, and Multiple Fuels—Cummins Inc. has introduced the 2027 X15, designed to help fleets achieve their decarbonization goals without compromising performance.

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Events, Media & Communications

CARE’s “She Leads the World” Campaign Returns in Celebration of International Women’s Day

CARE, the global humanitarian organization, continues to elevate stories of local women leaders through live events, Capitol Hill advocacy, and a limited-series podcast hosted by actress and producer Bellamy Young.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Gaza: Action Against Hunger Warns That Suspending Entry of Humanitarian Aid Into Gaza Endangers Millions of Lives

The decision to suspend the entry of humanitarian aid into Gaza, announced on Sunday, endangers the lives of millions of Palestinians in Gaza and threatens to reverse the progress that has been made since the ceasefire was declared on January 19, Action Against Hunger warned.

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Events, Media & Communications

A Human-Centered Approach to Navigating Change: Insights From ‘The Planet and Me’

‘The Planet and Me’ webinar series features expert conversations packed with actionable insights to drive meaningful change. When it comes to change, and change leadership, NextMapping™ founder Cheryl Cran is the authority.

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Innovation & Technology

The Future of Green Spending: Making Sustainability Rewarding and Accessible for All

What if your everyday choices—like taking public transit or shopping sustainably—could earn you rewards? On this episode of RENEWables, we sat down with Future, the payment platform that turns climate-friendly actions into real-world rewards!

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Our People: Marathon Petroleum Engineer Elona Dunaway

For Elona Dunaway, life has always been about embracing change, chasing opportunity and making a lasting impact through her career, in her community and at home.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Webinar Series - Understanding the EU CSRD: Strategies and Outlook

SCS Consulting Services and SCS Global Services are offering a four-part webinar series providing an orientation to the European Union Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) including an outlook on potential changes under the newly released Omnibus bill.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Profiles of Good Character and Inspiring Innovation: Spotlighting Visionary Leader Cory Everington

Cory Everington is on a mission to bring dark web criminals to justice. Her lifelong pursuit of knowledge precedes her as she works to deliver critical intelligence to key government agencies at CACI today.

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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Lenovo Champions Circular Economy With Robust Product End-of-Life Management and Recycling Initiatives

Lenovo’s Product End-of-Life Management (PELM) program is an important part of its efforts to support a transition to a circular economy, as it supports extending the product lifecycle through reuse and recycling of products and parts.

Education

Afterschool Special: Mother-Daughter Tutoring Team Helps Students Facing Housing Instability

Troubled by seeing students fall behind in their schoolwork from absences due to homelessness, Sally Bindley founded Brightlane Learning in 2001. Bindley initially recruited family members and friends to tutor with her to help keep students on pace to graduate.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

The Evolution of Sustainability Strategies of Companies Operating in Emerging Markets

The last five years has seen a rapid evolution in sustainability strategies for infrastructure and energy companies. We recently conducted a study with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) of more than 100 companies that operate in emerging markets

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Responsible Production & Consumption

Versatility of Naia™ Renew Featured at Première Vision Paris 2025

The versatility of Eastman Naia™ Renew staple fiber was spotlighted at Première Vision Paris in mid-February. The curated display featured a diverse array of fabrics and garments developed in collaboration with various partners and brands. 

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Innovation & Technology

Cyber Fraud Index: What Are the Biggest Cyber Fraud Risks Facing Your Organization?

We asked C-Suite leaders...What are the biggest cyber fraud risks facing your organization?

In their answers, common themes emerged: third-party risks, phishing, social engineering and ransomware. Artificial intelligence was also mentioned as a growing risk.

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Environment

PSE&G Energy Efficiency Programs Help Participating Customers Save Nearly $640 Million Annually on Their Utility Bills

PSE&G’s latest Clean Energy Future Energy Efficiency (CEF-EE) report, covering program results from program implementation through September 30, 2024, highlight the program’s continued success in helping customers lower energy costs and reduce their carbon footprint. 

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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Baker Tilly Case Study: How Baker Tilly Guided Bakerly’s Expansion With Strategic Site Selection

Bakerly engaged Baker Tilly to identify the optimal location for future food production capacity through a detailed site suitability analysis with a comprehensive supply chain scenario review and to secure credits and incentives for the project.

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Energy

Cisco: Designing Energy-Efficient Products

The following is an excerpt from our FY24 Purpose Report, celebrating 40 years of impact at Cisco.

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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Sysco 2024 Sustainability Report: At the Heart of One Planet One Table

Our One Planet One Table Assortment increases access to items produced with our planet and people in mind. Hallmarks of the program include:

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Events, Media & Communications

Baffled by Sustainability in 2025? “What the…?” Arrives With Answers

“What the...?” is the question on every business leader’s mind right now.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Las Vegas Sands and Marina Bay Sands Welcome The Food Bank Singapore into the Sands Cares Accelerator

The resort’s long-time partner enters the exclusive program to build its Bank Card Program through targeted funding, strategic guidance and mentorship over three years.

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Events, Media & Communications

CNH Uses Automation To Boost Productivity and Sustainability at Parts Depot

On World Engineering Day, world-class equipment, technology and services company CNH releases the first installment in its latest ‘A Sustainable Year’ series.

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