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New Report Outlines Inclusive Insurance’s Potential To Fill Gaps in the Recovery of South Carolina’s Households From Climate-Related Disasters

Research, Reports & Publications

Ceres and Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) released a new report today that provides a comprehensive review of the current resources available to households for post-disaster economic recovery in South Carolina

Otis Awards Scholarships to 60 Female STEM Students

Education

60 female students in China were recently awarded scholarships by Otis Elevator Company (Otis) in collaboration with China Women's Development Foundation.

McDonald’s Portugal Recycles Old Crew Uniforms Into Reusable Bags for Ronald McDonald House Charities Portugal

Responsible Production & Consumption

Instead of throwing away the old uniforms, McDonald’s Portugal had a bright idea: What if they could give the garments a new life by transforming them into reusable tote bags?

Joan Clarke-Narcisse Is Her True Self at Aflac

Diversity & Inclusion

Today, Clarke-Narcisse serves as counsel and head of employment and immigration law at Aflac, a Fortune 500 company that provides supplemental health insurance products to millions of policyholders in the US and Japan.

Avantor® 2023 Sustainability Report: Message From Our CEO

At Avantor, we play an important role in creating a better world through the work we do in helping our customers solve complex scientific challenges. We recognize the importance of operating sustainably and have embedded sound environmental, social and governance practices.

Niagara Area Habitat for Humanity Receives $25,000 KeyBank Foundation Grant

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The KeyBank Foundation has awarded a $25,000 capacity building grant to Niagara Area Habitat for Humanity. The grant will help to fund an Assistant Construction Manager for the organization, helping grow the organization’s capacity to provide safe and affordable housing.

Six Boston Scientific Benefits That Support Employee Mental Health

One in five American adults has a diagnosable mental health condition. Yet all too often, our friends, co-workers, neighbors and family members suffer emotionally and either don't recognize the symptoms of a disorder or don’t feel comfortable asking for help.

Cisco: A Mother Speaks Up for Mother Earth

Environment

Moms not only create life but their focus on nurturing their children year after year and ensuring their safety and ability to flourish is unparalleled. Mother Earth does the same.

Report: Baker Hughes Reduces Scope 1 & 2 Greenhouse Gas Emissions by 28%, on Track To Meet Net-Zero Emissions Goals

Research, Reports & Publications

Baker Hughes (NASDAQ: BKR), an energy technology company, announced today the release of its 2022 corporate sustainability report.

CEO Says Climate Challenges Are Cummins 'Moment To Shine'

Environment

Cummins Inc. President and CEO Jennifer Rumsey says the climate challenges facing the planet and society will be the company’s “moment to shine.”

Asian American Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month: Meet Gaurav G. – Area Coach at Franchise Organization, Summerwood

Diversity & Inclusion

To honor and celebrate this month and the AANHPI community at The Bell, we will share their stories every week in the month of May in hopes that they not only educate but inspire you to drive positive and intentional impact within your community.

Principal® Named One of Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Principal Financial Group® was named one of Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies, making its third consecutive appearance on the list. According to Barron’s 2023 list, the practices of Principal® not only drove sustainability efforts, but helped drive strong company stock.

DraftKings Life Podcast: How Women At DraftKings Are Building The Future

Diversity & Inclusion

In this episode of the DraftKings Life Podcast, we welcome Cristina Ackas, Vice President of Inclusion, Equity, and Belonging as a guest host.

D&I Weekly News Round Up: Mental Health, Women in Leadership, and More

Diversity & Inclusion

Welcome to the latest edition of our Diversity & Inclusion News Round Up. Today we are talking about IBM’s latest “Women in Leadership” report, health retreats for German parents, the Burnesha tradition, and the Ford Explorer “Men’s Only Edition” campaign.

Green Fuels: A Solution for More Sustainable Air Travel?

Green Infrastructure

SAF is “drop-in" fuel, compatible with current engines (which is not the case with hydrogen, for example) which can be blended with up to 50% conventional jet fuel (for commercial aviation).

GoDaddy Small Biz Weekly, Vol. 03: Madeline Arellano of By Madeline

Madeline never thought her simple hobby would become a successful business, but GoDaddy's tools and support empowered her family to grow her brand into what it is now. Being an entrepreneur now feels more like "play" than "work".

Demystifying Water Circularity and the Energy/Water Nexus: Strategies for Sustainable Resource Management

Environment

Join us for our upcoming webinar, a panel hosted by Antea Group with guests from PepsiCo, World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD), and Amazon Web Services (AWS) on June 21st, 11:00 AM ET to learn more about water circularity and the energy/water nexus!

IBM SkillsBuild Celebrates Partnership With Mom Relaunch

Diversity & Inclusion

IBM SkillsBuild is proud to work with Mom Relaunch to help skill underrepresented communities, including Americans of Asian and Pacific Islander heritage.

KeyBank Foundation Awards Lacasa $175,000 to Expand Financial Education in Elkhart County

The KeyBank Foundation has made a $175,000 investment to help Lacasa Inc. empower people to make positive financial decisions and provide access to inclusive, mainstream financial products and services.

The Executive Guide to ESG Ratings

Research, Reports & Publications

Join host Mandi McReynolds as she explores Workiva’s approach to ESG ratings and rankers, how to identify which matter the most to your organization, and the benefits of communicating progress against ESG goals on an ongoing basis. 

How Cisco’s Talent Bridge Program Is Creating an Equitable Platform for Employment Matching

Diversity & Inclusion

At Cisco, our purpose is to Power an Inclusive Future for All; one way we do this is through the Talent Bridge program. We want all people to have equitable access to resources, including employment options available through our program.

Bayer To Invest a Total of 60 Million Euros in Its Ukrainian Seed Production Site

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Bayer has revealed an investment of overall 60 million euros from 2023 onwards in its corn seed production facility Pochuiky, Ukraine.

Go Back to Your Roots: Alison Lewis on Why Purpose Is in Kimberly-Clark's DNA

Events, Media & Communications

Alison Lewis, Kimberly-Clark’s chief growth officer, was a recent guest on the Purpose 360 Podcast with Carol Cone.

Black-Owned Business Starts Surge, Says GoDaddy Study

Diversity & Inclusion

Black Americans are gaining share in the online microbusiness economy. While they face unique challenges, Black online microbusiness owners are more optimistic than their peers.

BikeHouston Paves the Way for Bike Accessibility in Houston, Thanks to a $50,000 Grant From Green Mountain Energy Sun Club

Energy

BikeHouston is celebrating the funding of 15 new bike stations and an electric cargo trike, thanks to a $50,000 grant from Green Mountain Energy Sun Club.