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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

Challenging Conversations About Money: Talking With Your Children

For many parents, discussing finances with their children can feel awkward because it wasn’t a topic of open discussion when they were growing up.
Here’s a guide from Thomas Thiegs, who has helped many families navigate this terrain during his career.

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Green Infrastructure

Saint-Gobain Celebrates 360 Year Anniversary: Focus on Offsite Construction and Resilient Housing

In our first stop, we visit the United States of America, where climate expert François Gemenne learns how Saint-Gobain contributes to building homes that are more resilient through the use of offsite construction, a method where homes are built in a manufacturing facility.

Innovation & Technology

Application Open for Logitech’s Future Positive Challenge

Attention entrepreneurs, startups, and world-changing innovators. If you’re sitting on a breakthrough idea that could transform the consumer electronics industry, Logitech wants to hear from you.

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Education

Bridging the Supply Chain Skills Gap: DP World’s Commitment to Future-Ready Education

The supply chain industry is evolving rapidly, driven by artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, automation, and sustainability initiatives. However, a major challenge persists — the gap between industry needs and traditional education models.

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Innovation & Technology

Baker Tilly Case Study: Process Mapping for Successful Multiplatform Feature Innovation

Baker Tilly’s digital solutions team can help bring meaning to chaotic and complex service environments, support your organization in solving real customer problems and innovating in new opportunity spaces.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Key4Women Hosts Free Webinar – Awakening the Power of Women: Igniting Social Impact and Change

KeyBank’s Key4Women will present “Awakening the Power of Women: Igniting Social Impact and Change” a free, one-hour virtual event on Wednesday, March 19th at 1:00 p.m. EST / 11:00 a.m. MT / 10:00 a.m. PST.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Securing the Future and Empowering the Next Generation: Kim’s Impact at Cummins

Kim T. is a prime example of the impact that passion, expertise, and collaboration can have within a global company.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

Tork Receives World’s First Certification for Meeting European Design for All Standard

Tork, an Essity brand and a global leader in professional hygiene, today announced that the Tork dispenser development process is the first in the world to be certified according to the Design for All standard (EN 17161).

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

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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Energy

Affordable Energy as Catalyst for Community and Economic Development

For leading energy providers like Southern Company, affordability has long been an essential part of doing business.

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Environment

Cleaner Than You Think: The Surprising Process of Wastewater Treatment

Ever wondered how wastewater becomes clean again? Join us as we explore wastewater treatment at the Holyoke Wastewater Treatment Plant in Holyoke, Massachusetts.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Colin Browne Speaks at The Economist’s 10th Sustainability Week

At The Economist’s 10th Sustainability Week, held in London, Cascale CEO Colin Browne joined a panel discussion on supply chain sustainability and the role of business in driving climate action.

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Events, Media & Communications

Chris Cutino Joins 3BL as Chief Revenue Officer To Accelerate Client Success and Achieve Greater Sustainability Impact

3BL, the leading sustainability and social impact communications partner, is excited to announce Chris Cutino as its new Chief Revenue Officer (CRO).

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Events, Media & Communications

Mary Kay Inc. Names Dr. Lucy Gildea Chief Brand and Scientific Officer

To empower future growth, iconic beauty and entrepreneurship company Mary Kay Inc. announced the appointment of Dr. Lucy Gildea as Chief Brand and Scientific Officer.

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Events, Media & Communications

Meghan Farren Promoted to President of Taco Bell North America

Meghan Farren has been named president of Taco Bell North America, effective Feb. 10.

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Innovation & Technology

3M 2025 State of Science Insights Reveals Optimism for the Future

Mobility, work, safety, and the energy economy fundamentally shape our daily lives. Regardless of where people reside, these four areas significantly influence our home life, work environment, and community interactions.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

AEG Receives 2025 Handshake Early Talent Award

AEG, the world’s leading sports and entertainment company, has received a 2025 Handshake Early Talent Award (ETA), recognizing it as a top employer for Gen Z talent.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Power of Communication: How Gin Kinney and Her Team Are Shaping NRG’s Culture

Welcome to Culture in Focus, where we’re highlighting the unique workplace culture at NRG through the stories of our greatest asset: our people. Our culture is defined by the people who bring it to life every day.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Wesco Partners With Chicagoland Habitat For Humanity To Support Veterans

For 12 years, Roy served his country with honor and resilience. As a U.S. Army mechanic during Operation Desert Storm, he kept vehicles running smoothly in the harshest conditions, ensuring his fellow soldiers stayed safe and mobile.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Buffalo Named KeyBank’s “Market of the Year” for 2024

KeyBank’s Buffalo market has been named the bank’s 2024 Market of the Year. This award recognizes the service teammates provide to clients and acknowledges the Buffalo market as the top performer among the 27 markets in the company’s footprint.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Whole Foods Market Foundation Announces $230,000 To Fund Projects Focused on Innovative Savings Methods

Whole Foods Market Foundation, in partnership with the Kasperick Foundation, is excited to approve $230,000 in funding across five projects that promote and broaden access to innovative savings mechanisms through their High Impact Program.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Baker Tilly’s Insights on the Top 7 Factors To Consider When Outsourcing HR and Payroll Services

When considering outsourcing your human resources (HR) and payroll functions for your growing business or organization, there are several key factors you should evaluate to ensure you make the best decision for your company. Here are the top seven factors to consider:

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Eaton Named One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® for the 14th Time by the Ethisphere Institute

Intelligent power management company Eaton (NYSE:ETN) has again received the 2025 World’s Most Ethical Companies® recognition by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

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

FedEx Corporation (NYSE: FDX) has received the 2025 World’s Most Ethical Companies® recognition by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Farming for the Future

Ernest Bikorimana Desire fled his home in Burundi due to civil unrest, trekking miles on foot across the Tanzania border. Arriving in Uganda in 2017, he was only able to afford to eat one meal a day. After hopping from one refugee settlement to another, he eventually set down...

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