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Social Impact & Volunteering | Motorola Solutions

Youth Encouragement Services and Motorola Solutions Foundation Renovate Nashville Youth Centers

Youth Encouragement Services (YES), together with the Motorola Solutions Foundation and volunteers from the Motorola Solutions Galvin Masters sales organization, refreshed YES’ Nashville-based youth centers.
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Education

AEG's HSBC LA SEVENS Inspires Southern California Students Through Adopt-A-Country Program

As part of a series of events leading up to AEG’s 2022 HSBC LA Sevens, students across Southern California participated in AEG’s and USA Rugby’s LA Sevens Adopt-A-Country Program. T

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Diversity & Inclusion

2021 Baker Hughes Progress in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

We advanced our DEI programs in 2021 in multiple ways. We established a common framework and definitions, defining four strategic focus areas: diverse workforce, inclusive culture, supplier diversity, and engaging with customers and communities.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Community First Fund Receives $2.25 Million Grant From Truist Foundation To Launch Fund Supporting Minority Small Business Owners

Truist Foundation today announced a $2.25 million commitment to Community First Fund, a nonprofit Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) dedicated to aligning capital with social justice.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

From Major Sports Events to Rock Concerts, the Legacy of Helsinki 1952 Lives On

Seventy years ago in Helsinki, an expanded and revitalised Olympic Games provided a welcome uplift for a world recovering from war.

Health & Healthcare

Gaaaap! Latest Rivalry in College Football Pits Aflac Duck Against New Nemesis, Gap Goat, Representing the Gap Between What Health Insurance Covers and What Americans Are Able To Pay

Aflac, a leading provider of supplemental health insurance in the U.S.1, is kicking off its marketing campaign for the 2022-2023 college football season to shine a light on the gap between health insurance and medical bills.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Take It From the CEO: Three Lessons for the Next Generation of Leaders

Think about it: our world needs to change. It needs to quickly become both prosperous and sustainable for everyone. And the only way we can do this is by involving everyone in the journey.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Smoke on the Green: A Pitmaster Takes Her Shot

When Amanda Kinsey-Joplin’s son Jaquavious was picked for a once-in-a-lifetime school trip to China in 2015, the Atlanta mother of five tried to raise the $8,000 cost with crowdfunding. But when she raised just $25, she was left in tears.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Duke Energy Ignites Florida's Workforce With $697,000 in Training, Development Grants

The Duke Energy Foundation and Duke Energy Florida have awarded $697,000 in grants to support a wide range of workforce training and development initiatives, as well as programs focused on attracting and retaining underrepresented and diverse workers.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

How CareerVillage Is Democratizing Access to Career Information for Underrepresented Youth

Students worldwide are questioning how to get into specific careers, and it can be even more difficult for underrepresented youth to get the answer. That inspired Jared Chung to start CareerVillage.org.

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Green Infrastructure

Boeing and Alder Fuels Partner to Scale Sustainable Aviation Fuel Globally

"As we work toward the civil aviation industry's commitment to net zero carbon emissions by 2050, we know that 700 – 1,000 times more SAF is needed in order to meet this goal."

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Diversity & Inclusion

Another Kind of Independence Day

For people with disabilities, the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) provides and enforces opportunities for more accessibility at work, and granting the ability to request accommodations needed to perform at their best.

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Diversity & Inclusion

What It Takes To Build Workplaces That Are More Inclusive for LGBTQ People

How can people be at their best in their careers if they work in an environment in which they don’t feel safe fully revealing who they are?

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Innovation & Technology

Inside INdiana Business Features Land Betterment's ekō Solutions

Inside INdiana Business features ekō Solutions’ acquisition of CSI which will ensure a controlled manufacturing supply chain to meet industrialized customer demand

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Environment

California’s New Clean Car Standards Will Accelerate Zero-Emission Vehicle Market Development Across States

Ceres joins major companies and employers in California to celebrate the adoption of the Advanced Clean Cars II rule, which will build upon the state’s history of leadership

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Mission To Save Mount Diablo Inspires 10,000 Trees Project

Since 2010, Marathon has given more than $200,000 to support Save Mount Diablo’s work in California. One of the grants for $20,000 paid for one year of tree planting.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Hybrid Drivetrain Konzept Wins Second Red Dot Design Award of 2022 for STEYR

STEYR, a regional agricultural brand of CNH Industrial, has been awarded the 2022 Red Dot Design Award in the Design Concept category for its Hybrid Drivetrain Konzept

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Energy

What Are the Business Risks Associated With Transitioning to a Low-Carbon Economy?

The biggest risk a company can run is sticking to the status quo when it comes to sustainability. But making a commitment to low-carbon practices also carries challenges. By knowing them, you can mitigate them.

Environment

Brightening Our Corner Newsletter - August 2022

Ray C. Anderson Foundation's Newsletter: Stories from key funding initiatives, including The Ray, Drawdown Georgia, the Ray C. Anderson Center for Sustainable Business and Drawdown Georgia.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Barcelona 1992: A City Turning Towards the Sea and Winning the Hearts of the World

Thirty years ago, the Olympic Games Barcelona 1992 stunned the world with a magnificent Opening Ceremony and unforgettable sporting performances. But the impact of the Games went far beyond creating lasting memories for fans around the world.

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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

A New Port for 3M Helps Reduce Shipping Time to Customers

A move to give 3M more supply chain flexibility is also helping to reduce shipping time to the company’s customers in Asia.

Education

Cadence and Industry Leaders Collaborate to Create SoC Tapeout Classes for Universities

In light of the CHIPS Act, Cadence and other industry-leading companies are collaborating with The Western Design Center, Inc. to create System-on-Chip (SoC) design and tapeout classes for colleges and universities.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Chemours Creates a Better World Through the Power of Chemistry

The future of Chemours starts with a portfolio of sustainable offerings that are critical to solving some of the world’s most pressing problems.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Improving the Financial Strength of Black Small Business Owners

As we celebrate Black Business Month, we recognize the important role black-owned businesses play in supporting the U.S. economy.

Environment

BIER Member Spotlight: Paul Bruijn

Welcome to our series aimed at spotlighting the individual leaders within BIER member companies and stakeholder organizations. Meet Paul Bruijn, Global Lead Sustainable Production, Heineken.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Introducing a New Whole Planet Foundation Microfinance Partner: J-Palm Liberia

The Whole Planet Foundation and J-Palm project officially launched at end September 2021. To date, J-Palm has already installed 70 mini-mills in 24 villages, of the targeted 90 mini-mills. J-Palm is now a Whole Planet microfinance partner.

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