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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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Diversity & Inclusion

Gilead Sciences: Gilead's Rashad Burgess Is Advancing Health and Equity in LGBTQ Communities of Color (The Reckoning)

Before Rashad Burgess held the professional title of Vice President of Advancing Health and Equity at Gilead Sciences or the personal identification of husband and father

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Health & Healthcare

Dietitians Deliver Nutrition and Wellness Care Beyond Patients at Blessing Health System

As part of a hospital’s comprehensive patient care team, Aramark Healthcare+ registered dietitians work to administer clinical nutrition therapies and support to patients while they are in the hospital.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

GoDaddy Offers Small Business Training and Networking at Baltimore GoDaddy Open Oct. 19

Baltimore GoDaddy Open has been designed to train and upskill entrepreneurs on building and scaling their businesses and inspire future entrepreneurs to start their first businesses.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Subaru Share the Love® Event Celebrates 15 Years of Giving Back on Behalf of Customers

Subaru of America, Inc. today announced that the 2022 Subaru Share the Love® Event will return for its 15th consecutive year, marking a milestone for the automaker with a core belief in helping those in need through charitable efforts.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Analysis Shows That Investors Strongly Support the SEC’s Proposed Climate Disclosure Rule

Investors have spoken—they are strongly in favor of the disclosure rule proposed by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to require companies to disclose climate risk information, whether physical or transitional.

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Social Impact & Volunteering

Introducing Social REV... The New Secret Weapon for Social Impact Professionals

Realized Worth is excited to officially launch Social REV, where Social Impact professionals come to get the job done and become the best at what they do. With hundreds of Social Impact resources and support from RW experts it's a one-stop shop.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

World Environment Center Welcomes New Gold Medal Jury Members

The World Environment Center’s (WEC) is honored to have three new members join this unique group of sustainability leaders, which independently selects the recipient of the annual WEC Gold Medal Award

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

New Holland Agriculture Shines at EIMA Innovation Awards

New Holland Agriculture, a global agricultural brand of CNH Industrial, has received an EIMA Innovation Award for its Electro-Hydraulic Self Levelling Tool Carrier system for telehandlers,

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Rebuilding. Recovering. Together. Regions Bank and the Regions Foundation Help Communities Impacted by Hurricane Ian

Regions Bank announced a series of financial services to help people and businesses impacted by Hurricane Ian. In addition, the Regions Foundation announced a commitment of $225,000 in grant funding for organizations providing disaster relief.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Marathon Petroleum Earns Recognition for Commitment to North Dakota Communities

Marathon Petroleum Corp. recently won the North Dakota Petroleum Council’s 2022 Community Engagement Award in recognition of its corporate and employee initiatives to support non-profit organizations, education and workforce development.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Barkley and Jefferies Release 2022 Brand Purpose Report: Purpose Up | Doubling Down in Tough Times

Independent creative idea company Barkley released its third annual report Purpose Up | Doubling Down in Tough Times, a joint research study with Jefferies.

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Education

Charcuterie Entrepreneurs Gain Strength Through Verizon's Free Business Courses

Monica Nino and Bryan Gonzales, owners of The Board Couple, are using what they’ve learned through Verizon Small Business Digital Ready to navigate new levels of success.

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Diversity & Inclusion

3 Ways To Make the Economy Work Better for Women

Small farms are plentiful in Hà Giang, a province in the forested hills of northern Vietnam where Luu Thi Hoa started Po My, an agricultural cooperative that sells peas, leafy greens and honey from local farms.

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Responsible Production & Consumption

Tapestry's Approach to Climate Change

Tapestry and our brands are responding to the urgent call for collective action and doing our part to mitigate climate-related risks to our business, our people and the communities where we live and work.

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Sustainable Development Goals

Strategic Approach and Climate Change at FedEx

At FedEx, we recognize that our business has an impact on the environment and we are committed to minimizing that impact. Our Practical Sustainability philosophy guides our sustainability strategy through our Reduce, Replace, Revolutionize approach.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The PROPEL Center Announces Site Location for Technology-Innovation Hub

The PROPEL Center, the global HBCU technology and innovation hub committed to strengthening the Black talent pipeline, announced the construction location for its new physical campus.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

3M Supporting Skilled Trades Scholarships

At 3M, we know the value of skilled trades. That’s why we are working with the National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3) to inspire future technical workers.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Carnival Corporation Again Named To Forbes List of World's Best Employers

Carnival Corporation, the world's largest cruise company, announced it was named for the second consecutive year as one of the World’s Best Employers of 2022 by Forbes, a leading source of business news worldwide.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Recognizing LGBTQ+ Inclusion With Pride of Aramark and OUTstanding Community Partner Awards

Each year, Aramark’s PRIDE ERG recognizes one member who most demonstrates the group’s mission to foster an open, inclusive environment in which LGBTQ+ employees and their allies are engaged to achieve professional goals and growth.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Land Betterment Exchange Announces Charitable Partners

Land Betterment Exchange announces the charities selected to be part of the Land Betterment Exchange Charitable Contribution program.

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Education

Covestro LLC, greenlight for girls and Chatham University Bring Immersive STEM Experience to Pittsburgh-area Students

Women, of any age and background, should have access to careers in STEM (science, technology, engineering, mathematics) fields. That is one of the guiding principles behind greenlight for girls’ work, through which they envision a balanced future

Innovation & Technology

Climate Week: Logitech Joins UNDP Hour To Collaborate on Climate Solutions

Logitech’s Prakash Arunkundrum recently participated in New York Climate Week to discuss the company’s long-term vision of sustainability, current initiatives, as well as goals now and into the future for Logitech and the tech industry as a whole.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Ralph LaRossa Honored by American Gas Association

The AGA has announced that PSEG President and CEO Ralph LaRossa has received their 2022 Distinguished Service Award. The honor recognizes visionary leaders who enhance customers’ lives through dedication to their industry and communities.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Singapore Firms Blame Lack of Budget, Talent for Sustainability Struggles: Report

NTUC LearningHub noted a “persisting” gap between having the intention and actually implementing sustainable business practices.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

NortonLifeLock Celebrates International Day of the Girl

Today, we are observing the International Day of the Girl's 10th anniversary, which recognizes the challenges and accomplishments unique to girls around the globe. Learn more about our partner Girl Up and how you can support their #GirlHero awards.

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