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Sofidel Announces Winner of Nationwide Sustainability Contest

Environment

Sofidel, a leading global provider of paper for hygienic and domestic use, today announced the winner of its Sustainable Hygiene Heroes contest.

Tri-C Foundation Announces $2 Million Gift From KeyBank

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KeyBank and the Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C®) Foundation have announced a $2 million grant from the KeyBank Foundation to grow innovative, accessible workforce training. 

See How Digital Tools Help Empower Small Businesses

Innovation & Technology

Small businesses are the beating heart of economies, but for many finding the right resources is a challenge. Digital tools can help empower entrepreneurs by providing access to expert guidance, training, community and funding.

Black & Veatch Selects Global Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Black & Veatch, a global leader in critical infrastructure solutions, has announced Silas S. Dulan III as an Associate Vice President and the company’s Global Director of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. Dulan will work with company leaders to advance commitments.

Inspiring Conversations: Truist Foundation and Miami Bayside Foundation Connect on Removing Barriers for BIPOC-Owned Small Businesses

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

During its Inspiring Conversations audio series, Truist Foundation President Lynette Bell sits down with various partners of the foundation so they can share the amazing work their organizations are doing to make a difference in their respective communities.

ESG Reporting: Focus on Creating Value

Sustainable Development Goals

CSRHub LLC's CTO and Co-founder Bahar Gidwani shares his concern on how the evolving expectations and processes of measuring ESG factors risks losing its intended purpose: driving change.

Schmidt’s Renews $25,000 Commitment to Whole Planet Foundation’s Poverty Is Unnecessary Fund

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Suppliers of Whole Foods Market are empowering microentrepreneurs, primarily women, with economic opportunity. These generous brands fund microloans for entrepreneurs living in poverty so they can start or expand a small business, often home-based.

Digital Inclusion: How Cisco Is Bringing Connectivity to Communities

Diversity & Inclusion

Powering an Inclusive Future for All means addressing the barriers that keep people from accessing the Internet, including cost, skills gaps, and lack of networking infrastructure. But access is just the beginning.

Solidia Technologies Expands SCM Capabilities, Capacity at San Antonio, Texas, Headquarters

Innovation & Technology

Solidia Technologies is expanding production capacity of its Supplementary Cementitious Material (SCM). The proprietary SCM improves the durability, workability, and overall properties of concrete while mineralizing captured CO2 to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 30% to 40%.

Planet Water Foundation Accelerates Clean Drinking Water Deployments in Response to Urgent U.N. World Water Day Declarations

Events, Media & Communications

Planet Water Foundation is responding to the recent United Nations call for an urgent response to accelerate clean water access to all by deploying a combination of 22 clean drinking water systems, sanitization systems, and water-health education programs across 6 countries.

Technovation Partnership Inspires Careers in STEM

Diversity & Inclusion

The four young women on the Computer Glitz team wowed U.S. Bank leaders in 2018 when they presented their idea of a mobile app that taught people how to buy and sell stocks.

How Meta Sources 100 Percent Renewable Energy Around the World

Sustainable Development Goals

Back in 2011, Facebook set an ambitious target to meet 100 percent of its energy needs with renewable sources. It took 10 years to build the infrastructure and programs, but in 2020, the company now known as Meta crossed the finish line.

Qualcomm's Commitment to Operating Sustainably

Environment

Growing a global company on a planet with finite resources demands fresh thinking. We’re working to be a positive and creative force in protecting the environment by continually looking for ways to conserve water, minimize energy consumption, lower emissions and reduce waste.

PNC Bank, Chip Ganassi Racing Launch Women in Motorsports

Diversity & Inclusion

PNC Bank and Chip Ganassi Racing (CGR) announced today the launch of Women In Motorsports Powered by PNC Bank with Chip Ganassi Racing, a new campaign to drive awareness and support for gender equality and economic inclusion for women in the workforce.

Lineworker Scholarship Program Expands to Increase Diversity

Diversity & Inclusion

When Paul Chhay puts on his hard hat each day, he is reminded of the lineman who took the time to introduce him to a long, rewarding career.

In Wake of Sobering IPCC Report, Investors, Companies and Policymakers Called On To Raise Climate Ambition

Research, Reports & Publications

The latest report from Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, which lays out the current and growing impacts of the global climate crisis, is “devastating and harrowing—and yet it holds out hope,” said Ceres CEO and President Mindy Lubber. 

Electric Vehicles on the Road to Sustainability

Green Infrastructure

Along with the surge in electric vehicles come infrastructure, manufacturing, and regulatory challenges that will impact the automotive industry.

Laurel Meeks Helps Add Batteries for a More Resilient Energy Grid

Energy

Thinking about what’s possible, Laurel Meeks said, is one of her favorite parts of her job. As director of renewable energy development, based in Charlotte, N.C., her team is responsible for adding battery storage in Duke Energy’s six states.

Suncor Employees Volunteer at 2023 Arctic Winter Games (AWG)

Social Impact & Volunteering

Katelyn Fujii and Roderick McDonald say volunteering for the Arctic Winter Games got them to help showcase their community and learn more about reconciliation.

Human Activity | Episode 2: Land

Environment

Beyond the good it does for the soil, cover crops can also reduce the amount of money farmers spend on fertilizers and pest control, which is as good for the bottom line as it is for the soil.

Sofidel in the Top 1% of Companies Rated by EcoVadis for Sustainability in the Tissue Paper Industry

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Sofidel has again this year received Platinum recognition from EcoVadis for its approach to sustainability and therefore confirming its place among the top 1% of companies in its sector worldwide.

A Home Built on a Foundation of Promise, Hope and Legacy

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

West Columbia, South Carolina will welcome the first new house to be built on Monticello Street in nearly 60 years, thanks to Central South Carolina Habitat for Humanity, Aflac and other community organizations. For new homeowner, Jazenia, it’s more than a house. It’s a home buil

Watch kate spade CEO Liz Fraser Speak on the Importance of Mental Health in Women’s Empowerment

Diversity & Inclusion

On International Women’s Day, kate spade new york is proud to share this CNBC segment of its CEO and Brand President Liz Fraser, speaking on the importance of mental health in women’s empowerment, a subject near and dear to its brand.

Whirlpool Corp. Announces Scholarship and Mentoring Partnerships With Florida A&M University

Education

Whirlpool Corp. today announced two partnerships supporting students at Florida A&M University as they pursue their education journey.

City of Alton, Illinois, and Trane Plan Comprehensive Energy Upgrades for All City Facilities

Green Infrastructure

Trane® - by Trane Technologies and the City of Alton, Illinois have entered into an agreement for a comprehensive energy and infrastructure upgrade on all five City facilities.