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Qualcomm Wireless Reach and Instituto Crescer Announce the Launch of the Ascon Education Program in Goiania

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Qualcomm Incorporated, through its Qualcomm® Wireless Reach™ initiative, along with Instituto Crescer announced the launch of the ASCON program – Student Always Connected, to fourth school in Goiania, Brazil.

Blackbaud 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report Highlights Milestones Fueling Social Impact

Research, Reports & Publications

Blackbaud (NASDAQ: BLKB), the leading provider of software for powering social impact, today released its 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, demonstrating how the company is taking action to amplify its own global impact

New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival Receives Gold Certification for Commitment to Sustainability and Community Impact

Environment

AEG Presents’ New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell has been awarded Gold certification by the Council for Responsible Sport, in recognition for its outstanding approach to social, environmental, economic and community impact.

Kimberly-Clark Awards Bright Futures College Scholarships to 62 Students in U.S. and Canada

Education

Kimberly-Clark announced the 62 recipients of its 2023 Bright Futures Scholarships. The Bright Futures program is administered by the Kimberly-Clark Foundation and awards college scholarships to children of Kimberly-Clark employees throughout North America.

Leidos’ Comprehensive Environmental Services Help Meet GHG Reduction Goals

Environment

Leidos has a track record of leading innovative, impactful work to address climate change. As the effects of climate change accelerate, we continue to support mitigation and adaption efforts as well as assist our customers in setting science-based targets.

Inspiring Conversations: Truist Foundation and VestedIn Discuss Investing in the Next Generation, Supporting Small Businesses

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Truist Foundation President Lynette Bell speaks with James Burnett, executive director of VestedIn, to learn more about how the CDFI is providing resources to youth and small businesses in communities that have been underrepresented and underserved.

SkysTheLimit.org Spotlights 3 Rising Entrepreneurs During Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Diversity & Inclusion

As we celebrate AAPI month, three entrepreneurs from the SkysTheLimit.org community are pursuing their passions founding their own businesses. Hailing from Georgia, Washington, and New York, these founders each offer fun ways for people to be part of new, interactive experiences.

The Home Depot Partners With Army & Air Force Exchange Service To Offer Tax-Free Major Appliances

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Home Depot is partnering with the Army & Air Force Exchange Service (Exchange) to launch its tax-free offering of major appliances to military shoppers.

Investing in the Employee Experience

When we started Trane Technologies, we knew that delivering on our purpose to boldly challenge what’s possible would require a strong culture. But culture can only evolve when it’s paired with a positive employee experience.

KeyBank Names Brianna Adams As Corporate Responsibility Officer for Its Colorado and Utah Markets

Diversity & Inclusion

KeyBank has named Brianna Adams as vice president, corporate responsibility officer for the financial institution’s Colorado and Utah markets. In this position, she will oversee the philanthropic budget and investment strategies to meet community needs.

Due Diligence on Conflict Is a Business Necessity

Armed conflicts are pervasive across geographic regions - creating deeply challenging conditions for companies to navigate through and within. Meanwhile, businesses face growing expectations for conflict-sensitive due diligence, with transparency on their operations

Yum China Using Innovative Approaches To Reduce Food Loss and Waste

Sustainable Development Goals

Yum China, the largest restaurant company in China, is an industry leader when it comes to managing natural resources responsibly.

Arbor Day Foundation To Help Restore Critical Ecosystems in Southeast Asia

Environment

The Arbor Day Foundation will partner with the Global EverGreening Alliance and the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) to revive forests of greatest need in the Southeast Asian country of Laos.

Olympian and IOC Young Leader Javier Raya: “Sport Is a Powerful Driver Towards Greater Inclusion”

Diversity & Inclusion

To mark the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, which is celebrated globally on 17 May, IOC Young Leader Javier Raya speaks about the role that sport can play in promoting inclusion, and reflects on his own experience as an openly gay athlete.

Exposing the Financial Impacts of Climate Change on Households With Low Income

With support from the Wells Fargo Foundation, Saverlife will publish a series of reports that identify how individuals with low-to-moderate income are currently navigating climate-related events.

The Secret Ingredients to Thriving Small Businesses

The COVID-19 pandemic dealt a heavy blow to small businesses, but a silver lining emerged amidst the shuttering of storefronts: a clearer understanding of the types of support small businesses need to survive, grow and compete in today’s digital economy.

Sappi North America Releases 2022 Sustainability Report, Achieves Top Sustainability Rating for Third Consecutive Year

Sappi North America, Inc., a leading producer and supplier of diversified paper, packaging products and pulp, today released its 2022 Sustainability Report, highlighting its commitment to science-based targets in creating sustainable products and business practices.

How Rayonier Foresters Use Drones to Manage Land

Innovation & Technology

For Dan, who’s been a Rayonier forester for more than 30 years, his drone eliminates hours of work tromping through the forest to locate pre-commercial thinning candidates, trees with flaws such as forking that should be removed to make room for the optimal trees to grow.

Rallying To Remove, Prevent and Transform Waste in Our Environment

Social Impact & Volunteering

In the six years since Dow launched its PullingOurWeight campaign, tens of thousands of colleagues, family members and stakeholder volunteers have collected more than 2.1 million pounds of waste from waterways to neighborhoods.

2023 Halo Awards Honor Top Corporate Social Impact Initiatives

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

2023 Halo Awards Honor top corporate social impact initiatives. Winning companies and nonprofits were recognized at Engage for Good’s annual conference in Atlanta, GA.

Spotlight On: Mental Health

Health & Healthcare

For Mental Health Awareness Month, IWBI sits down with our own Renee Christensen, PhD, Director, Mind Concept, Standard Development

Vanguard Renewables Announces CFE Seafoods Joins the Farm Powered Sustainability Heroes Program

Vanguard Renewables is proud to announce that CFE Seafoods, located in Auburndale, MA, is the latest New England food and beverage manufacturer to join the Farm Powered Sustainability Heroes Program (FPSH).

Jumpstart 2022 Annual Report: Message From Our Leadership

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

After years of closures and restrictions, Canadian kids and sport organizations were eager to return to a sense of normalcy in 2022. To honour our founder, Martha Billes’ vision that all kids in Canada have a chance to fulfil their dreams, we knew we had an important role to play

Critics, Experts in Demand for Sustainability Panels

​​In a recent article for the Business Times, Acre's Head of Sustainable Business, APAC, Greg Brittian, discusses the demand for region-specific sustainability specialists to sit on advisory panels for multinational companies.

Work for Humankind: Lenovo Pairs With N.C. HBCU To Change the Face of Conservation

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

In December 2021, Lenovo launched Work For Humankind – a bold initiative that allowed volunteers to make a positive, long-lasting difference within an island community, while working from one of the most remote, tech-enabled offices in the world.