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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives | Duke Energy

Duke Energy Offers $200,000 in Grants To Help Nonprofits That Support Senior Citizens in South Carolina

Duke Energy today launched a campaign to promote grant opportunities totaling $200,000 to South Carolina organizations that help the state’s aging population with services and support, particularly for those with income challenges.
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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How Cascale's Membership Requirements Can Mobilize Change

In this latest blog Cascale’s Executive Vice President, Andrew Martin shares insights on the organization's membership requirements, which were designed to unite our global members across brands, retailers, manufacturers, and affiliates

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Rockwell Automation Supports Relief Efforts for California Fires

Rockwell Automation is donating $50,000 to the American Red Cross to support wildfire relief efforts in and around Los Angeles, California. 

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

LA Galaxy and Los Angeles Kings Join Forces With 10 Local Professional Teams to Support Those Impacted by Los Angeles Wildfires

AEG’s LA Galaxy and Los Angeles Kings have united with 10 other local professional sports franchises to pledge a combined donation of more than $8 million to help those impacted by the recent devastating wildfires in Los Angeles.

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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Clorox’s Martinsburg Plant Achieves Zero Waste to Landfill

Clorox’s environmental, social and governance goals are integrated into our IGNITE strategy because we believe they create value for our company, brands, people and communities.

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Energy

Nicor Gas Celebrates Its First Renewable Natural Gas Interconnection

Nicor Gas celebrated the opening of its first renewable natural gas (RNG) interconnection with Air Liquide's largest RNG facility in the world. The plant converts biogas from a nearby landfill into energy through the utility's first-ever RNG interconnection.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

Building Stronger Communities: How Radius Recycling Infrastructure Supports Disaster Recovery

Whether through formal partnerships with Community government agencies or stepping up during crises and supporting disaster recovery efforts, we take pride in answering the call.

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Innovation & Technology

HARMAN Unveils HARMAN ConnectIQ: An AI-Powered Solution to Boost Retail Frontline Productivity at NRF Big Show 2025

HARMAN, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., announced that its HARMAN Digital Transformation Solutions business unit will launch HARMAN ConnectIQ, an AI-powered retail frontline workforce productivity solution at NRF Big Show 2025.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

New Report on Sustainable Investment Assets and Leading Trends

The new report documents $6.5 trillion in total US sustainable investment AUM. This represents 12 percent of the total US assets under professional management. And find out what the leading Trends in Sustainable Investing are...

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How to Build an Effective EHS Audit Checklist

A well-executed EHS audit does more than ensure compliance with complex regulations — it safeguards employees and strengthens organizational integrity. Learn what you should look for in an optimized EHS audit checklist.

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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Saint-Gobain’s RenuCore by CertainTeed Partners With Mark II Transfer Station LLC To Transform Asphalt Shingle Recycling

RenuCore™ by CertainTeed, a leader in sustainable paving solutions, is thrilled to announce its partnership with Mark II Transfer Station LLC of Kansas City, Missouri, a new licensee of RenuCore’s innovative process for recycling asphalt shingles into high-performance pavement.

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Health & Healthcare

Nielsen 2024 ESG Report: Prioritizing Employee Health and Wellness

At Nielsen, we know our employees are also moms, dads, caregivers, brothers, sisters, neighbors, community members and more — juggling work and personal responsibilities. We have benefits developed specifically to help our people manage their busy lives.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Business Strategies for a Resilient and Sustainable 2025

In the industrial landscape, integrating AI into real-time systems will drive fast and accurate decisions in complex environments, such as factories and warehouses.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Trane® Named America’s Most Trusted® Residential HVAC Brand For 11th Consecutive Year

Trane® – by Trane Technologies (NYSE: TT), a global climate innovator, has been named America's Most Trusted® HVAC Brand for the 11th consecutive year by Lifestory Research.

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Research, Reports & Publications

New Study Shows Financial Imposter Syndrome Fuels Consumer Anxieties

Financial imposter syndrome refers to the self-doubt many people feel when it comes to their financial skills and money moves versus the actual reality of their financial picture.

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Education

Search Begins for 2025 America’s Top Young Scientist

3M (@3M) and Discovery Education (@DiscoveryEd) today announced that the 2025 3M Young Scientist Challenge (#YoungScientist) is now open to entries.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

VolunteerMatch and Idealist Announce Merger

VolunteerMatch and Idealist two nonprofits that pioneered the use of technology to empower people to take action for social good, announced a merger to expand opportunities for individuals and organizations to make a difference in their communities.

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Events, Media & Communications

Eaton Wins Contract To Help Power Semiconductor Research at NY CREATES’ New Facility in New York

Eaton today announced a contract valued at approximately $20M to help support the construction of the New York Center for Research, Economic Advancement, Technology, Engineering and Science’s (NY CREATES) new NanoFab Reflection semiconductor research and development facility.

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Innovation & Technology

Scale Matters

I promised solutions to help higher education navigate tremendous headwinds, so let’s get started. And why not start big with the advantages of scale?

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Events, Media & Communications

Traditional Medicinals Celebrates 50 Years of Herbal Wellness

In 1974, Traditional Medicinals began its journey with a Volkswagen van and a vision: to share the healing power of herbal medicine. Now, five decades later, the Certified B Corporation is celebrating a legacy of quality, impact, and sustainability

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Innovation & Technology

Mastercard: AI for All: Lessons From the Intersection of Technology and Inclusion

Extending credit to Colombian micro-entrepreneurs to reducing maternal morbidity rates in Ethiopia to delivering lifesaving information to refugees around the world, the power of artificial intelligence is being matched with the potential for inclusion and economic empowerment.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

South Jersey Communities Are Fighting Hunger: Collaborative Efforts, Volunteer Actions, and Ways You Can Help

The PSEG Foundation has pledged $250,000 to the Community Food Bank of New Jersey (CFBNJ) to fight the rising issue over the next three years.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Sysco Colleagues Live Sysco’s Purpose in 2024

This year, our colleagues truly embodied Sysco’s purpose of connecting the world to share food and care for one another. Here are some highlights from the year that showcase their incredible impact:

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Responsible Production & Consumption

ScottsMiracle-Gro 2024 Corporate Responsibility Report: Responsibily Sourcing Peat Moss

Many of our peat moss production sites in Canada are certified Veriflora® Responsibly Managed Peatlands, demonstrating our commitment to the preservation and restoration of these vital ecosystems.

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Events, Media & Communications

T-Mobile Supports Southern California As Devastating Wildfires Impact Region (Updated 1/13)

As wildfires continue, T-Mobile teams are working to get crucial connectivity restored where safety allows.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Verizon Foundation Donates $1 Million Towards Southern CA Wildfire and Windstorm Relief Efforts

The Verizon Foundation is stepping up to support communities devastated by the Southern California fires and windstorms with a total of $1 million in donations. The contributions aim to provide much-needed aid and resources to support firefighters and the community.

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