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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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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Franklin Templeton Earns Top Score in the Disability Equality Index

Franklin Templeton has been named a 2022 Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion and earned a top score in the Disability Equality Index (DEI).

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Innovation & Technology

For High-Tech Supply Chains, CO2 Emission Tracking Is Sustainable Business Currency

The only thing rising faster than greenhouse gas emissions are regulations to track them, particularly in high technology.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Glow's Consumer ESG Brand Tracker Launches in the US & UK

Australian research technology company, Glow today announces the expansion of its market leading consumer ESG/sustainability research product into the US and UK.

Energy

Walmart To Purchase 4,500 Canoo Electric Delivery Vehicles To Be Used for Last Mile Deliveries in Support of Its Growing eCommerce Business

Walmart has signed a definitive agreement with Canoo, a high-tech advanced mobility company, to purchase 4,500 all-electric delivery vehicles, beginning with the Lifestyle Delivery Vehicle (LDV), with the option to purchase up to 10,000 units.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

HERstory: Celebrating the Women of The World Games

When you think of women in sports, powerhouse pitchers in softball and graceful gymnasts tend to come to mind. But the World Games wants to show how women are a force in international sports as well — think Korfball, Archery, Wushu and more.

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Research, Reports & Publications

GoDaddy 2021 Sustainability Report: Corporate Governance

At GoDaddy, we are committed to upholding the highest level of professional and ethical standards. We take seriously our obligation to earn and maintain the trust of our stakeholders and to promote a culture of honesty, integrity and trust among ourselves, our customers and our business partners.

Research, Reports & Publications

NRG Energy 2021 Sustainability Report: Our Journey

Our customers and our values fuel our direction. We constantly aim higher, achieve more, and provide better solutions for both home and business.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How-To: Claim Your Military Discount at The Home Depot

In 2021, we proudly unveiled a military discount expansion for all U.S. veterans, active service members and spouses to receive 10% off in-stores and online.

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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Brian Maddox, Community Development Financial Institutions Leader, Talks KeyBank's Commitment To Equitable Path Forward

KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investments (CDLI) recently provided a $20 million term loan to Enterprise Community Loan Fund Inc. to Equitable Path Forward, for a $3.5 billion nationwide initiative to advance racial equity in real estate development.

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Health & Healthcare

IWBI Policy Roundup: Policymakers Leading the Way for Healthier Buildings

Both federal and city leaders are taking action, prioritizing the health and well-being of buildings and the people within them.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Shamina Singh Talks Financial Inclusion on NPR

At this year’s Aspen Ideas Festival, Shamina Singh sat down with NPR’s Jenn White, host of the WAMU program 1A, for a conversation about financial inclusion.

Education

Qualcomm's Approach to Transforming Education

The COVID-19 pandemic exposed the depth of a digital divide that’s long existed in education, put a halt to traditional classroom education and accelerated the urgency for equitable solutions.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Yum China Engages Suppliers to Promote a Green and Sustainable Supply Chain Ecosystem

Supply chain decarbonization is critical to achieving Yum China’s stated net zero ambitions, including reaching net zero value chain emissions by 2050.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

In Ukraine, Whole Planet Foundation Is Supporting Entrepreneurs and Internally Displaced People

Whole Planet Foundation is supporting Concern Worldwide with a $50,000 grant to provide food kits to internally displaced peoples (IDPs) in Ukraine who are living in shelters or hosted in private homes in Western Ukraine.

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Diversity & Inclusion

In Her Own Words: Stacy Cline Advocates for Inclusive Entrepreneurship

Bridging the digital divide was challenging pre-pandemic but when work from home became the new normal, that divide widened. Stacy Cline and her GoDaddy colleagues are determined to bridge the gap.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

AllianceBernstein Recognized By ESG Clarity UK Awards

At AllianceBernstein, we’re fully invested in actively pursuing responsibility—from the way we work, our community service, and the investment solutions we deliver to our clients.

Energy

Prepare for Summer and High Heat Days

According to the National Weather Service, “on average, extreme heat has killed more people in the last 10 years than any other weather phenomena.”

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Social Impact & Volunteering

Together We Can Make an Impact: How a Beach Clean-Up United a Community

The Lisbon Cisco Green Team has been organizing beach cleaning activities as one of our staple events. We have numerous events and examples that we could share with you, but today I’m going to talk to you about one of my favorite past activities.

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Education

SD2 Students Receive Illumina STEM Scholars Award

Applications for the Illumina/SD2 STEM Scholars Award opened in the Fall, and closed in January with a total of 36 student applications. The scholarship was open to all 10th through 12th grade students in San Diego County.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Home Depot Expands Partnership With the Human Rights Campaign Foundation

The Human Rights Campaign (HRC) Foundation works to make transformational change in the everyday lives of LGBTQ+ people.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Scott Cabral, Group Leader at Whirlpool Corp.'s Fall River Operations, Gets Fit While Helping To Raise Money for United Way

To help encourage a healthier lifestyle, Whirlpool Corp.’s Fall River Operations started a step challenge in the month of June to encourage employees to try to reach a goal of 35,000 steps a week.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Helping Our Heroes Who Live Bravely and Sacrifice Readily

They're the ones running toward the flames. In a medical emergency, you’ll see them. If there’s a car accident, they’ll be there. For those reasons and more, Georgia-Pacific is proud to support firefighters.

Environment

EarthX Supports Sustainable Fishing

According to MSC, sustainable fishing means leaving enough fish in the ocean and protecting habitats and threatened species.

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Events, Media & Communications

How Electrification Fits in the World of Cleaner Energy

Affordability and low carbon are main topics for Duke Energy leaders at the Electrification 2022 conference

Innovation & Technology

Bayer: Using Unprecedented Insights in Unexpected Ways on the Farm

On the farm, even the smallest improvement can lead to big gains in efficiency. This is where digital insights make a massive difference. By revealing new layers of information, farmers can make more informed decisions.

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