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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives | Aflac Incorporated

Aflac Voices — Kathelen Amos: Building a Bridge to a Brighter Future

It all started nearly three decades ago with a $3 million pledge to establish the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center — the first step in a long-standing commitment to supporting the treatment and cure of childhood cancer and blood disorders.
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Events, Media & Communications

Bath & Body Works Appoints Global Personal Care and Beauty Industry Veteran Gina Boswell as Chief Executive Officer

Bath & Body Works, Inc. (NYSE: BBWI) announced that the Company’s Board of Directors has voted unanimously to appoint Gina Boswell Chief Executive Officer and a member of the Board, effective December 1, 2022.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

HONOR Veterans Employee Network Raises $25,000+ for K9s for Warriors

In October, Marathon Petroleum Corp. (MPC) employees and community members participated in the second Spirit of Freedom 5K race hosted by HONOR, MPC’s Veterans employee network chapter in Findlay, Ohio.

Events, Media & Communications

Cintas Donates Toys, Food Items from Annual “Stuff the Truck” Campaign

During its annual “Stuff the Truck” holiday drive campaign, Cintas Corporation employee-partners at the company’s Mason-based headquarters collected hundreds of toys and almost 500 pounds of canned goods, and non-perishable food items.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How 3 Verizon Small Business Grant Recipients Applied Their $10,000, and Boosted Their Companies

Verizon Small Business Digital Ready is dedicated to helping small businesses thrive in the digital economy. As part of that initiative, and in partnership with the national community development non-profit LISC,

Environment

ESG Talk Podcast: COP27 and What’s Next ft. Paul Dickinson, CDP

This week on ESG Talk, Workiva's Mandi McReynolds is joined by Paul Dickinson, founder and chair of CDP. Paul and Mandi discuss COP27, the importance of data, and what lies ahead for ESG.

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Environment

Nicor Gas and Southern Company Partner with Two Local Habitat for Humanity Affiliates to Build Energy Efficient, Net Zero Communities in Chicagoland

Nicor Gas and Southern Company are announcing a new partnership with the Fox Valley and Northern Fox Valley Habitat for Humanity affiliates to develop Smart Neighborhood™ communities in the Chicagoland area.

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Health & Healthcare

Tracing Pathogens To Improve Global Health at the Intersection of Computation and Biology

The AMD High Performance Compute (HPC) Fund puts more computational power in the hands of those conducting groundbreaking research to accelerate solutions to the world’s toughest challenges.

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Research, Reports & Publications

New Global Report Demonstrates FedEx Economic Impact

The report found that FedEx played an integral role in helping businesses recover from the pandemic while overcoming strained supply chains and economic challenges.

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Health & Healthcare

Expanding the Possibilities With Quest Advanced® Neurology

Quest Advanced® Neurology offers a complete neurological testing portfolio, including molecular, biochemical, neuroimmunological, cytogenetic, and pharmacogenomic testing for diagnosing neurological conditions.

Diversity & Inclusion

Applied Materials Celebrates 10th Anniversary of Day of the Girl

Applied Materials employees from around the world joined together to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Day of the Girl by volunteering time, talent and experience.

Diversity & Inclusion

Partnering UP to Close the Digital Divide in California

I joined Comcast over a year ago because of its decade-plus commitment to addressing digital equity. Looking ahead, I’m eager to build on that foundation through Project UP and our other innovative initiatives.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

Land Betterment Impact Minute #42: Finding Real Purpose With Ben Owen

Land Betterment Impact Minute features Ben Owen founder of Flanders Fields a non-profit supporting veterans struggling with homelessness and addiction.

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Innovation & Technology

Lenovo Tech World 2022: Sustainable Solutions With Formula 1®

From developing sustainable solutions to engaging with fans, Lenovo and F1 are entering a new era of innovation that pushes boundaries to deliver the highest quality race experience.

Events, Media & Communications

Associate Ayrton Group Announces the Acquisition of KTC Safety

Ayrton Group, Inogen Alliance Associate in Ireland, has announced the acquisition of KTC Safety Ltd as part of their continued expansion.

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Events, Media & Communications

Jeff Coluccio Joins Antea Group as a Senior Consultant, ESG Financial Services

We are excited to announce that Jeff Coluccio has recently joined Antea Group USA as the Financial Services Subsegment Leader.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Sands Cares Supports the 22nd Annual TMCF Leadership Institute

Kicking off its partnership with the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF), Sands was a sponsor and participant at the 22nd annual TMCF Leadership Institute September 28 – October 1 in New York.

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Environment

Safeguarding Food Systems with Responsible Packaging

Packaging waste is a critical challenge that we at Dow are focused on solving by looking at issues beyond how fresh food is delivered.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

Wine and Agricultural Ethical Trade Association (WIETA) Applies for SSCI Benchmarking

The Consumer Goods Forum’s (CGF) Sustainable Supply Chain Initiative (SSCI) has received a benchmarking application from the Wine and Agricultural Ethical Trade Association (WIETA)

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Ohio Alkermes Site Named Among Healthiest Employers in the State

Our Wilmington, Ohio site was named to the 2022 Healthiest Employers of Ohio list! We are proud to receive this award that reflects our commitment to our employees’ well-being and ensuring Alkermes is a great place to work.

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Diversity & Inclusion

IWBI Launches the WELL Equity Rating to Advance Organizations and Places Where “Everyone Feels Welcome, Seen and Heard”

The International WELL Building Institute announced the launch of the WELL Equity Rating, a new rating designed to help organizations act on their diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility goals, and improve company culture and employee health.

Diversity & Inclusion

One Win Leads to Another: Developing New Ways To Empower Girls and Young Women Through Sport

To mark the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) is looking back at the success of One Win Leads to Another (OWLA)

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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Customers and Online Shoe Retailers Put Their Best Foot Forward for Climate

It can be difficult to buy a pair of shoes online, and if you have a high instep, wide feet, or a bone spur, the problem is exacerbated.

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Health & Healthcare

Essity Global Hygiene and Health Survey 2022: Future Personal Care

One in three claim that they want to worry less about their future well-being, so they can instead focus on more positive aspects of their lives, like dreams and family. There is work to be done then, since as many as two out of three experience barriers to living healthier, stating time and motivation as the biggest.

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Green Infrastructure

Black & Veatch Selected To Manage Los Angeles' Next-Generation Bus Stop Program

With an eye toward advanced technologies, Los Angeles soon will transform its bus shelter network in the runup to the 2026 World Cup and the 2028 Summer Olympics the city will host, adding 3,000 upgraded bus shelters as high-tech mobility hubs.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Intentionality and Humility Drive Connections in the Intergenerational Workplace

At IBM, mentorship has been a driver for success, and that has happened best when leadership shows up in person and younger employees have face-time with more experienced leaders.

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