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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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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Whole Planet Foundation and Sponsors Celebrate International Women's Day to Provide More Opportunities for Economic Achievement

During Women’s History Month, Whole Planet Foundation and sponsors are helping to alleviate global poverty, celebrate the achievements of women entrepreneurs and collectively raise $50,000 to support them with microcredit.

Health & Healthcare

Identical Triplets Receive Medtronic Cryoablation for Life-threatening Heart Condition

Medtronic cryoablation was the best choice to get the Nelson sisters back in the game of life, and softball, as soon as possible.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

26 Business Leaders Share How Purpose Powers Their Organizations

To celebrate the individuals reshaping the role of business in society, I curated 25 of my favorite Purpose 360 episodes from the past 18 months..

Innovation & Technology

Demystifying the Key Benefits of Network Security Automation

Communications service providers (CSPs) and mission-critical service providers face increasing security challenges and a rapidly evolving threat landscape.

Diversity & Inclusion

Morgan Stanley Announces Partnership With Tennis Pro Leylah Fernandez

Morgan Stanley today announced a new partnership with women’s tennis professional Leylah Fernandez to expand the reach of the Morgan Stanley brand to tennis fans around the world.

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Research, Reports & Publications

Quest Diagnostics New Health Trends® Report Drug Misuse in America 2021

Drug Misuse in America 2021, our latest Health Trends® report, provides a unique snapshot of the pandemic's impact on drug misuse and health professionals’ critical need for comprehensive resources

Education

Truist WORD Force Magically Transforms Reading Lessons into a Fun Game

Since launching Truist WORD Force, elementary teachers appreciate access to the fun, effective and free digital literacy program their students can easily use at home or in school.

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Research, Reports & Publications

PEI Q&A: Acre on the Growing Demand for ESG and Impact Talent

With the increasing competition and demand for sustainability talent in private markets, Acre’s Executive Director, Ian Povey-Hall, sat down with PEI to share a Q&A on recruitment trends in private equity.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

International Paper Named 2022 Best Company for Women to Work

International Paper was recognized as a 2022 Best Companies to Work in three categories: Women, Diversity and Millennials. This award represents the fifth consecutive year the company has been recognized by the Women’s Choice Award®.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Scotiabank Stands in Support of the People of the Ukraine With a $200,000 Donation to the Red Cross

Scotiabank announced today that the bank has made a donation of $200,000 to the Red Cross' Ukraine Humanitarian Crisis Appeal, to support relief efforts for those affected by recent events in Ukraine and surrounding countries.

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Energy

CIT Serves as Coordinating Lead Arranger on $71.4 Million Financing for Howard County, Maryland Solar Portfolio

CIT, a division of First Citizens Bank, announced that its Power and Energy business served as coordinating lead arranger on a $71.4 million in financing for a portfolio of solar projects.

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Diversity & Inclusion

CRB's Racial Equity and Diversity Employee Resource Group Drives Donations to the UNCF

We invite everyone to embrace the positive influence and teachings from incredible individuals throughout history this Black History Month, and every month after!

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Diversity & Inclusion

What Does It Take for Companies to Engage Communities More Equitably?

What does authentic corporate community engagement look like? Read about the 5 ways corporations can build a more equitable approach to community engagement.

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Innovation & Technology

Arrow Electronics Inspires Future Innovators at Engineering Week Forum

Arrow Electronics celebrated National Engineering Week by sponsoring and participating in a virtual forum focused on educating and empowering the next generation of engineers.

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Diversity & Inclusion

Fifth Third Foundation Announces Lead Investment in 6888 Kitchen Incubator

Fifth Third Foundation’s gift of $1 million to the Incubator will provide necessary dollars to help build its commercial space that will assist and serve the Dayton area.

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Innovation & Technology

How the Pandemic Is Changing Our Relationship with Tech

As we all become more accustomed to using technology to perform everyday tasks, we become less forgiving of poor experiences — and technology companies must reframe how they embrace digital transformation to adapt.

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Lenovo Recognized as Leader for Supplier Engagement and Clean Tech

Lenovo has been recognized by the global environmental reporting non profit, CDP, as a Supplier Engagement Leader.

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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Chemours 10 Corporate Responsibility Commitment Goals to Achieve by 2030

Rooted in our values and inextricably linked to our growth, the Chemours Corporate Responsibility Commitment goals express our steadfast resolve to operate each day as a different kind of chemistry company.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Cuddly Aflac Social Robot Ducks Aim to Comfort Children With SCD

The supplemental insurance provider Aflac is expanding its “My Special Aflac Duck” social robot program to benefit children with sickle cell disease (SCD).

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Navigating the Canals of Water Investing

We need more, and better access to, safe fresh water. It seems very straightforward to invest in freshwater solutions and enjoy the returns. But, invest in what, exactly?

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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Hanesbrands Recognized Globally As Finalist in XXI CODESPA Awards for Latin America Program Supporting School-Aged Youth in Situations of Social Risk

HanesBrands (HBI) has been recognized as a finalist in the Solidarity Company category of the XXI CODESPA Awards from the CODESPA International Foundation.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Creating a Ripple Effect: Associates at the Heart of Engagement and Innovation

Fostering purpose among employees first drives innovation and encourages new ways of thinking from all corners of the business. Kohler has embraced this notion and engages its associates to deliver on its promise of “Believing in Better.”

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Research, Reports & Publications

New Study Demonstrates That Whole Genome Sequencing Can Be Used As a Routine Diagnostic for Patients With Neurological Disorders

A study published in Lancet Neurology, led by Genomics England in collaboration with Illumina, demonstrates that whole genome sequencing (WGS) can be used as a routine diagnostic for patients with neurological disorders.

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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

AEG Presents' Virtual Benefit Concert to Support Survivors of the Marshall Fire Raises $700,000

On February 28, live entertainment company AEG Presents in partnership with Colorado Governor, Jared Polis and Community Foundation of Boulder County, hosted a virtual benefit concert to support survivors of the Marshall Fire

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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Essity Recognized by CDP for Its Supplier Engagement in Fight Against Climate Change

The hygiene and health company Essity has been recognized as Supplier Engagement Leader by the global non-profit environmental organization CDP.

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