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KeyBank Joins Communities In Recognizing Juneteenth; Announces Donation To The National Underground Railroad Freedom Center

Diversity & Inclusion

From supporting events in markets to a KeyBank Foundation grant, KeyBank is joining families, individuals, and communities across the country this week to recognize Juneteenth as an important milestone in our country’s history.

New Employee Data Reveals the Gap Between Ambition and Action in How Companies Address Racial Justice and Equity

Research, Reports & Publications

Just ahead of Juneteenth, Benevity releases results from an employee survey highlighting the importance of authentic corporate action on diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging.

Climate Change and COVID-19: What Everyone Should Know About Why the G7 Summit Was a Failure

As UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson touched down in Cornwall for the G7 Summit, he was full of talk about a “Green Industrial Revolution” — after travelling 280 miles from Westminster to Carbis Bay by plane.

Georgia Pacific Donates to Kinzua Bridge Playground

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Georgia Pacific Corporation with a plant on Hutchins Road, Mount Jewett, has donated $25,000 to the Kinzua Bridge State Park Foundation for themed-playground equipment at the park.

Points of Light Names UnitedHealth Group Top Community-Minded Company

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

UnitedHealth Group has been named to The Civic 50 for the 10th consecutive year and honored for the fourth time as the sector leader for health care since the survey began in 2012.

Taking the Heat out of Energy Storage

Energy

The global supply of stationary energy storage systems has expanded dramatically as the number of solar and wind farms increase – but ensuring the safe operation of larger systems is critical to their long-term success.

Net Impact Announces 2020-2021 Chapter of the Year Winners

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Net Impact announces the 2020-2021 Chapter of the Year Winners, an award given to one outstanding Chapter in each of the following chapter categories: Undergraduate, Graduate, International Student, Professional, and International Professional.

How to Set Tech Rules for Your Family

Innovation & Technology

The Smart Talk is a free, fun resource that helps families address privacy, screen time, social media etiquette, app usage, texting and calling, and set tech ground rules together. Watch this short vlog from Kevin Roundy to see The Smart Talk in action.

How to Prepare for OHSA's COVID-19 National Emphasis Program

Environment

In March, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) released their National Emphasis Program (NEP) focused on COVID compliance. So what are NEP's and how can businesses prepare?

Diode Ventures Announces Financial Close of Its First Greenfield Utility-Scale Solar Photovoltaic Project

Green Infrastructure

To help address growing demand for solar energy generation in the southwestern U.S., Diode Ventures (Diode) announced today that has reached financial close on the Grizzly Ridge Solar Project

Invesco 2020 Corporate Social Responsibility Report Highlights Invesco's Commitment to ESG and Diversity & Inclusion

Research, Reports & Publications

Invesco Ltd. announced today its 2020 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Report including its response to the COVID-19 pandemic; efforts to further improve diversity, equity and inclusion; commitment to the environment; and progress with ESG.

TCFDW Launches, Addresses Gender Inequity As Climate Risk

Diversity & Inclusion

Women in Climate Tech (WiCT) today announced the launch of the TCFDW program with the goal to create a toolkit for use by business and government

Mastercard COVID-19 Global Health Response

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

To support an equitable recovery, Mastercard has stepped up with nearly $100 million that leverages global philanthropy through the Mastercard Impact Fund; and digital technology, resources, innovative partnerships as well as fundraising programs.

Comcast NBCUniversal Named one of America's Most Community-Minded Companies by Points of Light for the Eighth Consecutive Year

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Points of Light, the world’s largest organization dedicated to volunteer service, has named Comcast NBCUniversal to their annual Civic 50 list for the eighth consecutive year.

KeyBank Named One of the 50 Most Community-Minded Companies In the United States

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

KeyBank has been named a 2021 honoree of The Civic 50 by Points of Light, the world’s largest organization dedicated to volunteer service.

Spider-inspired Silk Company, Spintex, Awarded $100,000 Ray of Hope Prize

Innovation & Technology

The Biomimicry Institute is proud to announce the 2021 Ray of Hope Prize award recipient: Spintex Engineering. Spintex manufactures biodegradable textile fibers for use in fashion and high-performance material applications.

The Home Depot Foundation Invests More Than $1.4 Million to Support Affordable Housing Across Atlanta

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Home Depot Foundation announced it has invested an additional $1.4 million among Atlanta Habitat for Humanity, HouseProud Atlanta and Quest Community Development, in support of affordable housing for veterans and residents in Atlanta.

Study From Dow, Kemin Industries and Adesco Nutricines Shows Stored Grains With Myco CURB® ES Liquid Reduce Carbon Footprint

Responsible Production & Consumption

A joint life cycle assessment compared drying and aerating stored grains with using Kemin’s solution to treat them

LA Galaxy to Celebrate Juneteenth on Saturday, June 19 During Match vs. Seattle Sounders FC at Dignity Health Sports Park

Diversity & Inclusion

AEG’s LA Galaxy will celebrate Juneteenth, the American holiday which observes the end of slavery in the United States, this Saturday, June 19 when they host Seattle Sounders FC at Dignity Health Sports Park at 6 p.m. PT live on Spectrum SportsNet.

Sands Partners with The LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada to Expand Health and Wellness Care for LGBTQIA+ and Low-Income Residents

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Sands is partnering with The LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada, contributing over $150,000 through Sands Cares to close out phase one of the organization’s campaign to expand the Arlene Cooper Community Health Center in Downtown Las Vegas.

Kingfisher Announces New Planet and Community Responsible Business Commitments

Research, Reports & Publications

Kingfisher plc, the international home improvement retailer which includes B&Q and Screwfix, has today announced a set of key new responsible business commitments and milestones.

Northern Trust Celebrates Pride Month 2021

Diversity & Inclusion

As part of Northern Trust's Pride Month celebrations, business resource councils hosted a panel discussion of "50 Years of Fabulous," documenting the Imperial Court of San Fransisco.

Can Wildfires Be Prevented?

Environment

Wildfire devastation grows annually as rising global temperatures lead to more frequent and intense fires.

Cummins Recognized as Global Leader in Environmental Innovation

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Cummins has been named one of the world’s top 100 organizations innovating for a better environmental future based on a review of the company’s “Green Patent Portfolio.”

Entergy Recognized As One of the 50 Most Community-Minded Companies In the United States

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Points of Light has named Entergy Corporation a 2021 honoree of the Civic 50 for the sixth consecutive year, recognizing the most community-minded companies of the United States.