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Launch of the latest Finance Lab with Boys and Girls Clubs of Dorchester.

Education | Webster Bank

Webster Bank Celebrates Opening of Dorchester Finance Lab

In recognition of Financial Literacy Month, Webster Bank, together with Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester, Massachusetts, (BGCD) celebrated the opening of the Webster Bank Finance Lab, a program created to provide local students the skills needed for financial empowerment.
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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Win Win Coffee Is Brewing a Revolution in the Coffee Industry

In the face of initial challenges from the pandemic forcing them to pivot from their physical storefront, Win Win Coffee found an opportunity to further expand their reach through the FedEx E-commerce Learning Lab.

Energy

O-I Glass Selected by US Department of Energy to Receive $125 M Investment to Accelerate Industrial Decarbonization Technologies

O-I Glass, Inc. was selected by the U.S. Department of Energy Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations to begin award negotiations for up to $125 million in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and Inflation Reduction Act funding as part of the Industrial Demonstrations Program.

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Diversity & Inclusion

AEG Continues Its Tradition of Celebrating Women’s History Month

As an organization, AEG has helped build a brighter future for girls by supporting nonprofit organizations in the cities where it operates and encouraging employee volunteerism.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Making “Herstory”: Stacy’s® Pita Chips Teams Up With Barbie® To Champion Women Entrepreneurs

In celebration of Women’s History Month and the Mattel Inc Barbie brand’s 65th Anniversary, Stacy’s announces special-edition “Barbie-fied” Bags, consumer giveaway and donation to support the next generation of women trailblazers.

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Energy

Delmarva Power Boosts Efforts With Diverse Suppliers, Purchasing a Record $190 Million in 2023

Company’s supplier diversity efforts highlight dedication to its local and diverse communities

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Diversity & Inclusion

Taco Bell's Women's History Month Spotlight - Nakari P.

Nakari’s determination has gotten her to where she is today! Since moving to Alabama and finding Taco Bell, Nakari has held different positions which have enhanced her leadership skills.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Life on the Road as a Subaru and Leave No Trace Traveling Team

Subaru partners with Leave No Trace to send teams across the U.S. in a Subaru, providing hands-on training for how to reduce one’s impact when recreating outdoors.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Aflac Voices — Virgil Miller: Together Is How We Care

Together, we help create a world where people are better prepared for the unexpected and expected to help with expenses health insurance doesn’t cover.

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Environment

EPA's Historic Rule Marks First Under New Toxic Substance Control Act Process

On March 18, 2024, the EPA announced the finalization of a rule to prohibit ongoing uses of chrysotile asbestos, the only known form of asbestos currently used in or imported to the United States. This represents the first rule finalized under the 2016 amendments to the TSCA.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Essity Webcast: Life-Changing Innovations

Innovation is the heart of Essity, maker of the Tork brand. We continuously strive to create cutting-edge solutions, improving hygiene, health, and well-being, setting new standards for a better tomorrow.

Environment

Climate-Smart Forestry: From Niche to Mainstream

EFM, the forestland investment company I co-founded, is celebrating its 20-year anniversary next year.

Environment

Nurture Your Garden, Nurture the Planet: 4 Simple Steps to Organic Gardening From The Home Depot

Sustainable forestry is an important component of our continued supply of wood products and building supplies. Our commitment to biodiversity also extends to many of the gardening products that we offer.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Pepco Powers Efforts With Diverse Suppliers, Purchasing a Record $387 Million in Goods in 2023

Pepco purchased $387 million in goods and services from diversity-certified suppliers in 2023, accounting for 44 percent of the company’s total purchases for the year.

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Education

Wesco and DTE Help To Build Young Entrepreneurs at JA BizTown®

Wesco International, (NYSE:WCC) is pleased to announce the company’s joint sponsorship with DTE Energy (NYSE: DTE) for the Tom Fox Family JA BizTown® program in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KeyBank Surpasses $10 Million in Funded Loans Through Key Opportunities Home Equity Loan Program

Today, KeyBank announced that it has funded more than $10 million in loans through its Key Opportunities Home Equity Loan[i] program.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

CBRE Announces New Charity Partnership With Alzheimer’s Society

Global real estate advisor, CBRE, has announced Alzheimer’s Society – the UK’s leading dementia charity – as its new UK charity partner.

Environment

SCS Standards Releases Water Stewardship and Resiliency Certification Standard for Public Review and Comment

SCS Standards is pleased to announce that a newly developed certification standard for Water Stewardship and Resiliency is now available for public review.

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Innovation & Technology

Baker Tilly’s Insight on How AI Is Revolutionizing the Healthcare and Life Sciences Industry

According to the Artificial Intelligence Report 2023 prepared by Stanford University in 2022, medical and healthcare was the AI focus area with the most investment with $6.1 billion.

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Environment

Monster Beverage Corporation's Commitment to Water Stewardship

Monster Beverage Corporation aims to monitor and manage our use of water in order to use water efficiently, reduce the amount of water used (per liter of production) in our beverage manufacturing plants and ensure quality and continuity of water supply for our products.

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Environment

Arbor Day Foundation Plants, Distributes a Record 1.7 Million Urban Trees in 2023

The 1.7 million trees planted and distributed by the Arbor Day Foundation in 2023 reached all 50 states and another 28 countries.

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Innovation & Technology

An Inspiring Story: CNH Brand Sustainably Supports Patagonian Family Business

Diana Visintini and her son, Nano, have been working as marine tour guides for over two decades.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Taco Bell Graces the Cover of Fast Company’s 2024 ‘Most Innovative Companies’ Issue

Inclusion in this ranking highlights how our brands continue to elevate their innovation to remain Relevant, Easy and Distinctive to fans around the world.

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Sustainable Development Goals

Enabling Transparency in Water Management With the GRI Standards

Today the world observes International World Water Day, in an effort to raise awareness on the importance of water.

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Sustainable Development Goals

DP World Champions Global Water Stewardship on World Water Day

Today, as the world observes World Water Day on March 22, 2024, the spotlight intensifies on the lifeline of our planet—freshwater.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Franklin Templeton Italy Announces Partnership With Local Charity VIDAS

Franklin Templeton is pleased to announce a new partnership with VIDAS, an organization in Italy that has been dedicated to home care for incurably ill adults and children for 40 years.

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