Mathieu Maurice
Companies
Duke Energy Joins Billion Dollar Roundtable for Supplier Diversity Excellence
Duke Energy has been welcomed into the Billion Dollar Roundtable Inc. (BDR), an exclusive non-profit group that advocates for supplier diversity excellence and best practices. The BDR is made up
Published on August 28, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
Companies
Duke Energy Foundation Donates $1 Million to Support North Carolina Nonprofits Serving Low-Income Communities
The Duke Energy Foundation is donating $1 million to aid nonprofits that serve low-income communities in North Carolina, where the cost of basic necessities is increasing. These grants will enhance
Published on August 28, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
Companies
Ciscoโs Circular Packaging Strategy: Sustainable Design and Materials
In todayโs world, plastic packaging is ubiquitous. When purchasing a product, it is often difficult to determine the type of plastic used in its packaging. There are two main types
Published on August 28, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
Companies
Chemoursโ Journey to Decarbonization: Reducing GHG Emissions and Promoting Energy Efficiency
Eliminating carbon emissions from American buildings, homes, and factories is crucial in the battle against global warming. These structures are responsible for approximately two-thirds of the countryโs CO2 emissions, necessitating
Published on August 28, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
Companies
Path to Pro: Students Share Their Skilled Trades Journey
As summer comes to an end, a new learning season begins. The Home Depotโs Path to Pro program, in collaboration with SkillPointe Foundation, is transforming the back-to-school experience by providing
Published on August 28, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
Companies
Innovative Crop Protection: Digital Tools, Drones, and Biologicals
No two farmers or their fields are the same, just as no two fingerprints are identical. Whether youโre farming in Indiana or India, growing corn or cauliflower, we recognize that
Published on August 28, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
Companies
Alana Schreiberโs Journey with Dynamic Disability: Sharing, Support, and Walgreens App
Alana Schreiber, a 27-year-old mother, recently shared her experience of living with a dynamic disability on social media. She describes how her symptoms can vary in intensity and unpredictability. On
Published on August 28, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
Companies
Swift Crisis Recovery: ekล Villages of Hope Provide Efficient Housing Solutions
ekล Solutions, a division under Land Betterment, specializes in offering an extensive range of housing solutions suitable for commercial, recreational, residential, and crisis recovery purposes. These solutions are ingeniously crafted
Published on August 24, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
Citizenship
12 College Students Selected for Inaugural Sands Hospitality Immersion Program in Las Vegas
Las Vegas Sands and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) have announced that 12 college students will be participating in the first-ever Sands Hospitality Immersion Program, which will take place
Published on August 24, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
Citizenship
Unlocking Sustainability Insights: Q&A with Kimberly-Clark’s Lisa Morden and Tristram Wilkinson
We extend our gratitude to all those who participated in our LinkedIn Live Q&A titled ‘Sustainability is a Collective Effort.’ The session showcased Lisa Morden, Vice President of Sustainability at
Published on August 24, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
Citizenship
A Pediatricianโs Journey to Giving Back to the LGBTQ+ Community
Dr. Rodney Finalle, a pediatrician and global director of medical affairs for a vaccines organization, is a father of two who understands the importance of having support from family, colleagues,
Published on August 24, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
Companies
KeyBankโs Neighbors Make the Difference Day: 32 Years of Community Service
On the 32nd annual Neighbors Make the Difference Day, more than 1,400 KeyBank employees from Northeast Ohio volunteered their time to participate in over 130 projects. This event, which began
Published on August 24, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
Companies
HARMAN Internship Program: Empowering the Next Generation of Diverse Leaders
At HARMAN, we always maintain that our people are our most valuable resource and the catalysts of unmatched innovation. Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) are also fundamental to our core
Published on August 24, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
Companies
Slavery Free World: Impact, Awareness, and Tech Solutions in Anti-Trafficking Efforts
This blog is a part of our ongoing series at Cisco, “People Behind Purpose,” which focuses on showcasing employees who are driving Cisco’s mission to create an inclusive future for
Published on August 24, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
Companies
Sands Cares: Empowering Youth Through Community Engagement and Hardship Relief
Las Vegas Sands has declared a contribution of $300,000 to its longstanding collaborator, the Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth (NPHY). This boosts the company’s total donations towards combating youth homelessness
Published on August 24, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
Citizenship
T-Mobileโs Relief Efforts and Updates for Wildfires in Maui
T-Mobileโs emergency teams are working to restore connectivity in Maui and provide support to first responders, agencies, officials, customers, and communities. Over the weekend, they accomplished the following: Restored connectivity
Published on August 24, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
Companies
KeyBank Foundation Donates $150,000 to COTS for New Supportive Service Role
The KeyBank Foundation, KeyBankโs non-profit charitable organization, has pledged to donate $150,000 over three years to The Committee on Temporary Shelter (COTS). This donation will be used to fund a
Published on August 23, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
Companies
Empowering Youth with the ‘Been There’ Program: KeyBank’s Grant for Positive Change
KeyBank has just provided a $10,000 grant to the Salem Kroc Center. This funding is intended for the support of the “Been There” program, a dynamic seven-week interactive course. The
Published on August 23, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
Companies
Iberdrola shows the way for sustainable living
To live well within the limits of the planet, nine billion people need a system that changes how they produce, distribute, and consume things. This way, they can switch from
Published on August 23, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
Companies
Breaking the Cycle: Gileadโs Efforts to Improve HIV Treatment for Children
Dr. Eva Natukunda, a pediatric HIV specialist at the Joint Clinical Research Center in Kampala, Uganda, often hears from adolescents and young adults living with HIV that they are exhausted.
Published on August 23, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
Companies
Socorro Bebidas Launches Flavored Mineral Water in CrownSleek Cans
Socorro Bebidas, a Brazilian beverage producer, has extended its collaboration with Crown Embalagens Metรกlicas da Amazรดnia S.A., a subsidiary of Crown Holdings, Inc., to launch Acquรญssima Sabor flavored mineral water
Published on August 23, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
Companies
Aristocrat Gaming donates $500,000 to AISES for Indigenous STEM Education
Aristocrat Gaming has announced a donation of $500,000 to AISES, a national nonprofit organization that aims to increase the representation of Indigenous peoples in STEM studies and careers. The donation
Published on August 23, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
Companies
Harman Kardon: Celebrating 70 Years of Acoustic and Aesthetic Excellence
HARMAN International, a company that specializes in connected products and technologies for automotive, consumer, and enterprise markets, is celebrating the 70th anniversary of its audio brand, Harman Kardon. The brand
Published on August 18, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
Companies
KFC Philippines Goes Green with Solar Panels and Eco-Friendly Initiatives
KFC Philippines has established itself as an environmentally conscious quick-service restaurant by installing solar panels on the rooftops of 64 of its stores. These solar panels generate more than 2,600,000
Published on August 18, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
Companies
Hawaii Wildfire Relief: Rockwell Donates $20,000 to American Red Cross for Emergency Response and Recovery
Rockwell has contributed $20,000 to the American Red Cross in a bid to aid relief endeavors following a series of destructive wildfires that swept through Hawaii’s main island and Maui.
Published on August 18, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
Citizenship
IOCโs Mental Health Action Plan for Athletesโ Well-being
Good mental health is essential for overall health. The Mental Health Action Plan stresses the significance of acknowledging that the mental health requirements of athletes are just as vital to
Published on August 18, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
Companies
U.S. Bank partners with Urban League toward s affordable housing for the homeless
A new housing development for low income and disabled people in Portland, Oregon, welcomed more than 24 new residents on a recent wet spring day. The Hattie Redmond apartments, named
Published on August 17, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
Companies
FedEx Cares: Connecting People and Possibilities
Denny Hamlin, the three-time Daytona 500 Champion, and driver of the #11 FedEx Toyota, along with his #11 FedEx pit crew, FedEx volunteers and Operation Warm, delivered over 150 new
Published on August 17, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
Companies
AccountAbility Recognized as One of Forbesโ Worldโs Best Management Consulting Firms 2023
AccountAbility, a global ESG Consulting and Standards firm with a 30-year history of guiding leaders to build better companies, has been recognized by Forbes as one of the Worldโs Best
Published on August 17, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
Economics
Greeniums in ESG-Labeled Bonds: The Impact of Vintage Year and Quality
Investors in bonds labeled as ESG expect that issues with strong green or social credentials will have higher prices than conventional bonds from the same issuer. This price premium, called
Published on August 17, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
Companies
Driving Innovation and Transformation: Insights from Georgia-Pacific’s VP of Customer Experience
Gain insights from Varsha Monick, Vice President of Customer Experience and Innovation, as she discusses the role of innovation and Principled Entrepreneurship in the creation of in-transit tracking to address
Published on August 16, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
Companies
Qualcomm’s Expertise in Mobile Tech Education, IP Protection, and XR Investment
The dynamic wireless communications sector is characterized by swift technological advancements, evolving industry benchmarks, frequent product innovations, and the integration of 5G, which extends into new domains like automotive and
Published on August 16, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
Companies
Duke Energy: Share the Light Fund and Energy Efficiency Initiatives Impacting Communities
Duke Energy and its Foundation have reached a significant milestone by investing over $70 million since the start of 2021 to support various nonprofit organizations and initiatives aimed at assisting
Published on August 16, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
Citizenship
7 Business Strategies for a Nature-Positive Future
The loss of biodiversity poses a significant threat to businesses, particularly those in industries such as mining, oil and gas, forestry, agriculture, fishing, and tourism. These industries are exposed to
Published on August 16, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
Companies
Franklin Templeton Futures Program: Developing Young Talent for 40 Years
An idea that was originally scribbled on a napkin has grown into a global program at Franklin Templeton, helping to develop young talent in the investment industry for the past
Published on August 14, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
Companies
Principal Foundation Launches Money Chronicles: A Story Initiative
The Principalยฎ Foundation, a global nonprofit that focuses on helping people and communities achieve financial security, is launching a new initiative called Money Chronicles: A Story Initiative. This initiative aims
Published on August 14, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
Companies
Sustainable Flight Fund: United’s Green Aviation Initiatives
The United Airlines Ventures Sustainable Flight Fund has expanded its investment capacity to nearly $200 million and welcomed eight new corporate partners, marking this development just five months after its
Published on August 14, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
Companies
Data Transforms Agriculture: From Smart Machines to Carbon Capture
How do you use data? That is the question that determines its value. Data is a vital tool for building more efficient, productive and profitable businesses in agriculture. It also
Published on August 14, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
Companies
Black & Veatch 2023 Sustainability Report: Achievements in Emissions Reduction and Inclusive Practices
The 2023 Sustainability Report from Black & Veatch, a prominent global company focused on critical human infrastructure, has been released to provide an update to stakeholders in the industry. The
Published on August 14, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
Companies
National Geographic HBCU Scholarship Joins Disney UNCF Corporate Scholars Program
In a joint announcement, the Walt Disney Company and UNCF (United Negro College Fund) have introduced the commencement of the 2023 Disney UNCF Corporate Scholars program. This initiative encompasses students
Published on August 11, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
Companies
Empowered Reproductive Choices: Understanding NIPS and Genetic Screening in Pregnancy
Upon completing her graduate degree in genetic counseling, Zoรซ Milgrom’s initial employment brought her face-to-face with the challenging reality of applying her education. She found herself in diverse obstetric and
Published on August 11, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
Companies
Survey Reveals Employee Financial Concerns and Employer Support Trends
A recent study conducted by Principal Financial Groupยฎ has highlighted a notable contrast between the financial well-being of U.S. employers and their workforce. While employer confidence and business stability remain
Published on August 11, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
Companies
US Insurance Sector’s Fossil Fuel Assets Amid Climate Risk: New Report Insights
A recently released report has brought to light that, in 2019, the U.S. insurance industry possessed approximately $536 billion in assets linked to the fossil fuel sector. Interestingly, this comes
Published on August 10, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
Companies
Revolutionizing Healthcare Delivery in Remote Alaska through Drone Technology
Alaska, a sprawling state characterized by diverse weather patterns and landscapes, presents unique challenges for its 240 remote villages and communities, particularly when it comes to ensuring timely access to
Published on August 10, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
Companies
Empower Sustainability: VMware Aria’s Carbon Emissions Explorer Dashboard
Corporations and their leadership prioritize sustainability for a multitude of reasons. Sustainability initiatives play a pivotal role in enhancing energy efficiency, curtailing carbon emissions, and trimming operational expenditures. Furthermore, these
Published on August 10, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
Companies
Advancing Accessibility and Inclusion at Cisco: A Commitment to Equal Access and Innovation
When we discuss our involvement in enhancing accessibility and promoting inclusion for individuals with disabilities at Cisco, some might respond by thinking, “That’s a commendable effort, but it doesn’t have
Published on August 10, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
Companies
Healthy Meals Incentives: USDA and Action for Healthy Kids Drive School Nutrition Upgrades
Under a collaborative arrangement aimed at creating and executing the Healthy Meals Incentives Initiative by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Action for Healthy Kids has revealed its allocation of close
Published on August 10, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
Companies
KeyBank Foundation Grants $175,000 to MAP for Housing Services
Michigan Ability Partners (MAP) has received a grant of $175,000 from the KeyBank Foundation. The grant will help MAP provide Permanent Supportive Housing services to the chronically homeless people who
Published on August 10, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
Companies
VMwareโs 2023 ESG Report Shows Purpose, Promise, and Innovation
Many companies claim to be sustainable, but they often fail to deliver on their promises. It is easy to talk, but hard to act. We want to see evidence, not
Published on August 10, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
Companies
AT&Tโs ESG Program: From CSR Roots to Future Vision
In this episode, host Mandi McReynolds talks to Charlene Lake, the Chief Sustainability Officer of AT&T, about the journey and transformation of AT&Tโs ESG program from its CSR origins. Learn
Published on August 8, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
