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Entergy New Orleans Partners for Back-to-School Supply Giveaway, Supporting Local Families
Entergy New Orleans collaborated with the New Orleans Women’s and Children’s Shelter for a back-to-school supply giveaway. The event offered families a day full of fun activities, learning opportunities, and
Published on August 27, 2024
By Mathieu Maurice
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Regions Internship: Skill Development, Community Service, and Career Growth
Over the summer, interns in Regions’ Technology, Operations, Digital, and Data departments have been sharpening their skills in areas like cybersecurity, infrastructure, and analytics—along with some unexpected activities like landscaping.
Published on August 26, 2024
By Mathieu Maurice
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Entergy Volunteers Enhance Slaughter Elementary in Annual Beautification Day
A team from Entergy’s River Bend Station recently took part in the second annual Slaughter Elementary School Beautification Day, dedicating their time and effort to enhancing the school’s environment. Employees
Published on August 26, 2024
By Mathieu Maurice
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Duke Energy Offers $4.6M in Aid for Low-Income Families’ Summer Energy Costs
To assist low-income families in reducing their energy expenses this summer, Duke Energy is offering over $4.6 million in financial aid through its Share the Light Fund. “As temperatures rise,
Published on August 26, 2024
By Mathieu Maurice
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Paris 2024: New Sports Organizations Commit to Sustainability and Biodiversity Protection
Seventeen new sports organizations have recently joined the Sports for Nature Framework, committing to safeguarding and enhancing the natural environment. Their inclusion was celebrated during an event at the Olympic
Published on August 26, 2024
By Mathieu Maurice
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Crown Holdings’ Sustainability Progress with ASI Standards: Enhancing Due Diligence, Biodiversity, and Transparency
Jennifer Bogs, Director of Global Sustainability at Crown Holdings Inc., highlights how the ASI Standards have been instrumental in advancing Crown’s sustainability initiatives, particularly by enhancing the Twentyby30™ program. This
Published on August 23, 2024
By Mathieu Maurice
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Empowering Youth for a Sustainable Future: Digital Skills, Climate Action & Innovation
International Youth Day 2024, observed on August 12, celebrates the limitless potential and innovative energy of young people worldwide. The theme for this year, ‘Youth for a Sustainable Future,’ emphasizes
Published on August 23, 2024
By Mathieu Maurice
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AMD 2023 Corporate Responsibility Report: Sustainability, Innovation, and Inclusion Highlights
The latest Corporate Responsibility (CR) Report was published today, highlighting progress toward achieving strategic goals in 2023. AMD has concentrated its efforts on critical areas that significantly impact both the
Published on August 23, 2024
By Mathieu Maurice
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Rising ESG Bond Quality: Analyzing Market Trends and Reducing Greenwashing
After a period of rapid growth, the issuance of ESG-labeled bonds has recently declined, despite an improvement in overall market quality (Display). This combination presents an interesting dynamic, and there’s
Published on August 23, 2024
By Mathieu Maurice
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Whirlpool’s Charity Golf Event Raises $3.2M for Local Youth Programs
Whirlpool Corporation recently hosted its 21st annual Community Charity Golf Event, successfully raising $3.2 million for local youth programs in the area surrounding their headquarters. Over the past 20 years,
Published on August 22, 2024
By Mathieu Maurice
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Eco-Friendly Lawn Care Tips: Enhance Your Outdoor Space with Scotts
The concept of what a lawn can be is evolving, and we believe that responsible care is crucial. You can create an enjoyable outdoor space while being mindful of natural
Published on August 22, 2024
By Mathieu Maurice
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Georgia-Pacific and Convoy of Hope Provide Crucial Relief After Hurricane Beryl
In July, when Hurricane Beryl swept through eastern Texas, many communities, including Corrigan and Camden—where Georgia-Pacific operates lumber and plywood facilities—found themselves without power or water. Following the storm, these
Published on August 22, 2024
By Mathieu Maurice
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Revolutionizing Wheat Farming: Regenerative Agriculture Pilot Program with Griffith Foods
In 2023, in collaboration with Parrish & Heimbecker, Limited, the Ontario Soil & Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA), and the Sustainable Food Lab, we introduced a pioneering pilot program aimed at
Published on August 22, 2024
By Mathieu Maurice
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Gilead Named One of America’s Best Employers for Women by Forbes
For the third consecutive year, Gilead has been honored by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers for Women. At Gilead, we are committed to fostering a culture where women
Published on August 22, 2024
By Mathieu Maurice
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Entergy’s $20M Commitment to Empower HBCUs and Drive Workforce Development
At Entergy, our mission is to empower lives. With over a century of experience, our purpose remains steadfast: to create lasting value for our customers, employees, communities, and shareholders. This
Published on August 22, 2024
By Mathieu Maurice
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Duke Energy Foundation Awards $40K in Grants to Florida Nonprofits for 40th Anniversary
The Duke Energy Foundation marks its 40-year milestone by awarding $40,000 in grants to nonprofit organizations serving Florida. Each of these four organizations will receive a $10,000 grant to bolster
Published on August 22, 2024
By Mathieu Maurice
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Dr. Summer Sitima: Advancing HIV Awareness and Healthcare in Sub-Saharan Africa
Dr. Summer Sitima, born into a Kenyan family with 24 siblings during the 1990s—a period marked by the HIV epidemic in Sub-Saharan Africa—has a vivid memory from 1997 that deeply
Published on August 22, 2024
By Mathieu Maurice
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Whole Cities Community First Grant: Supporting Fresh Food Access & Nutrition Education
The Whole Cities Community First Grant Program supports nonprofits dedicated to enhancing long-term access to fresh, healthy food and nutrition education, with an emphasis on engagement with Team Members. This
Published on August 21, 2024
By Mathieu Maurice
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Wesco’s Commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, and Employee Engagement | Awards & Initiatives
Inclusion and Diversity At the core of our high-performance culture are inclusion and diversity (I&D). We believe that our commitment to diversity—embracing the varied perspectives and experiences we each bring
Published on August 21, 2024
By Mathieu Maurice
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Mastering Sustainability: Navigating Regulations, Incentives, and Energy Efficiency Strategies
We recently spoke with Megan Owen, Senior Energy Efficiency Manager, and Greg Kandankulam, Director of Sustainability, about how businesses can navigate local and federal regulations while making the most of
Published on August 21, 2024
By Mathieu Maurice
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Empowering Indigenous Education: Dr. Gabriella Arellano and Cisco Networking Academy’s Impact
Expanding Opportunities Through Indigenous Education Dr. Gabriella Arellano fulfilled her lifelong dream of pursuing a career in education by enrolling in a master’s program at the University of Mary in
Published on August 21, 2024
By Mathieu Maurice
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U.S. Bank’s Micae Brown Leads Business Access Tours to Empower Entrepreneurs
For the third consecutive year this August, Micae Brown will once again lead a team of U.S. Bank employees and others on a mission across Chicago to engage with the
Published on August 21, 2024
By Mathieu Maurice
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Baker Hughes Foundation Grants $400K to Support HBCU STEM and Career Programs
The Baker Hughes Foundation announced on Monday two significant grants for the 2024-25 academic year aimed at supporting Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). A $200,000 grant will be provided
Published on August 21, 2024
By Mathieu Maurice
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Sands’ Las Vegas Headquarters Earns LEED Gold Certification for Environmental Sustainability
When Sands embarked on the design of its new corporate headquarters in Las Vegas, a primary focus was to reflect the company’s enduring commitment to environmental sustainability. This dedication has
Published on August 20, 2024
By Mathieu Maurice
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Women Leading Innovation at Saint-Gobain: Sarah Ertmer’s Impact in Manufacturing
Across North America, women at Saint-Gobain are at the forefront of Making The World A Better Home. They excel as manufacturers, innovators, scientists, engineers, and executives, each contributing significantly to
Published on August 20, 2024
By Mathieu Maurice
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Duke Energy Foundation Grants $700,000 to Boost North Carolina Small Businesses
The Duke Energy Foundation has announced a new initiative offering $700,000 in funding to support small businesses across North Carolina, in collaboration with community development organizations. Grants ranging from $1,000
Published on August 20, 2024
By Mathieu Maurice
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ThousandEyes Partner Connection: Impactful Giveback Initiative Supporting Youth Hunger
In May, Cisco ThousandEyes hosted its third annual Partner Connection, an event aimed at exchanging ideas, forging connections, and engaging with our channel partners. This year, we enhanced the event
Published on August 20, 2024
By Mathieu Maurice
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Mastercard’s Role in Climate Resilience: Innovations and Partnerships for Global Impact
Addressing the climate crisis both at home and abroad is crucial for maintaining long-term global economic stability. In November 2022, Administrator Samantha Power and then-Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John
Published on August 20, 2024
By Mathieu Maurice
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KeyBank Grants $180,000 to Expand Rainier Scholars – Tacoma’s Support for Underrepresented Students
KeyBank has awarded a $180,000 grant to Rainier Scholars – Tacoma, aiding the nonprofit’s expansion of services for underrepresented students of color in the greater Tacoma area. This funding aims
Published on August 20, 2024
By Mathieu Maurice
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Cummins Inc Achieves 31% GHG Reduction: 2023 Sustainability Progress and Facility Upgrades
Cummins Inc has a strong tradition of setting high sustainability standards and leading the industry in these efforts. We have consistently worked to align our business and sustainability strategies to
Published on August 20, 2024
By Mathieu Maurice
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100th ESG Talk: Amalgamated Bank’s Mission-Driven, Socially Responsible Leadership
In this milestone 100th episode of ESG Talk, we begin a two-part series featuring Priscilla Sims Brown, CEO of Amalgamated Bank, Jason Darby, CFO, and guest host Kim Huffman, CIO
Published on August 20, 2024
By Mathieu Maurice
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Empowering Future Leaders: Insights from Atlantic City Electric’s Summer Internship
We are dedicated to nurturing the future leaders of the utility industry. Our summer internship program offers students the chance to gain practical experience, enhance their professional skills, and build
Published on August 19, 2024
By Mathieu Maurice
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Aflac Volunteers Help Provide 45,000 Meals for Food-Insecure Families in Georgia and Alabama
Over the past half-year, teams of Aflac employees have dedicated 134 collective hours to volunteering at Feeding the Valley Food Bank, part of the Feeding America network. Their efforts have
Published on August 19, 2024
By Mathieu Maurice
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Whirlpool Scores Perfect on 2024 Disability Equality Index for 8th Year
Whirlpool Corporation has once again been recognized as a top employer for disability inclusion, achieving a perfect score of 100 on the 2024 Disability Equality Index (DEI) for the eighth
Published on August 19, 2024
By Mathieu Maurice
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Collaborative Diabetes Management: How Stockton’s Community is Fighting Back
Diabetes is a formidable adversary that no single individual, group, or strategy can overcome alone, as it threatens to diminish the “quality” of life for countless people globally. The time
Published on August 19, 2024
By Mathieu Maurice
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How Community Farmers Markets Are Cutting Emissions and Promoting Local Sustainability in Georgia
Did you know that shopping at Community Farmers Markets is not only enjoyable but also a powerful way to cut emissions in Georgia? By purchasing food at farmers markets, you
Published on August 19, 2024
By Mathieu Maurice
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Whole Foods Market Foundation: Empowering Communities Through Healthy Food and Equity
I’m excited to introduce the Whole Foods Market Foundation, which brings together the efforts of Whole Planet, Whole Kids, and Whole Cities. Although our foundation is new, our commitment to
Published on August 19, 2024
By Mathieu Maurice
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Celebrating 35 Homes: Georgia-Pacific & Habitat for Humanity Partnership
We take great pride in our longstanding collaboration with Atlanta Habitat for Humanity. This build represents our 35th home in partnership with Habitat, and for the first time, we incorporated
Published on August 19, 2024
By Mathieu Maurice
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Empowering Communities: Overcoming Barriers to Diabetes Care Through Education
Harry Ma recalls, “My mom had diabetes for a long time, but I was unaware. She kept it hidden from everyone.” The secret came to light when she was urgently
Published on August 19, 2024
By Mathieu Maurice
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Women-Owned Business Pitch Contest: $50K in Prizes
KeyBank’s Key4Women program, in collaboration with Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon (MESO) and the Portland Thorns FC, has announced 10 finalists for a business pitch competition aimed at women-owned businesses
Published on August 12, 2024
By Mathieu Maurice
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2024 TV Diversity Report: Insights on Inclusive Media Representation & Advertising
Gracenote, Nielsen’s content data business unit, has released a new report analyzing the representation of various racial, ethnic, gender, and disability groups among primary cast members in 2024 TV programming
Published on August 12, 2024
By Mathieu Maurice
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Meet the 2024 GameChanger Stay & Play Champions: Empowering Youth Through Sports
The Aspen Institute reports that today’s average child spends less than three years engaged in sports, often quitting by age 11, with some marginalized groups dropping out even earlier. This
Published on August 12, 2024
By Mathieu Maurice
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Free 2024 Paris Olympics Streaming for U.S. Military & Veterans
Once again, service members and honorably discharged veterans across the globe will have complimentary access to NBCUniversal’s complete coverage of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, thanks to a partnership between
Published on August 12, 2024
By Mathieu Maurice
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Combatting Deforestation and Protecting Biodiversity: Innovative Solutions in India and Indonesia
A recent study published in Science highlights the importance of environmental conservation in mitigating and possibly reversing biodiversity loss. The study found that while over half of conservation actions had
Published on August 12, 2024
By Mathieu Maurice
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Prioritize Your Health: Aflac’s Mission During National Wellness Month
At Aflac, our mission is to improve health and financial well-being for our policyholders. This mission often hits close to home. Take, for example, a young man who felt off
Published on August 12, 2024
By Mathieu Maurice
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8 Surprising Benefits of Clover for a Healthier, Eco-Friendly Lawn
If each spring you find yourself groaning at the sight of clover in your lawn, it might be time to rethink those negative feelings. Similar to how ground cover plants
Published on August 8, 2024
By Mathieu Maurice
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Innovative Lakewood Food Bank Opens with $150K KeyBank Grant
Nourish Pierce County has been awarded a $150,000 grant from KeyBank to aid in the launch of its latest food bank location in Lakewood. This new site aims to tackle
Published on August 8, 2024
By Mathieu Maurice
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Duke Energy Boosts Hurricane Preparedness with $180K in Community Grants
As summer brings an increase in tropical activity, Duke Energy is ramping up efforts to help customers and communities prepare for hurricanes and other emergencies. To support these initiatives, the
Published on August 8, 2024
By Mathieu Maurice
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Revolutionizing Fisheries: AI-Powered FishFace System Enhances Conservation in Indonesia
A recent study published in the journal Science highlights the importance of environmental conservation in slowing and potentially reversing biodiversity loss. Researchers discovered that while conservation efforts were often beneficial,
Published on August 8, 2024
By Mathieu Maurice
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Eastman’s Commitment to Sustainability: Tackling Plastic Waste and Reducing Carbon Footprint
At Eastman, sustainability is imperative, not optional. We are dedicated to enhancing our planet and invite you to see our efforts here. We take pride in crafting high-quality materials that
Published on August 7, 2024
By Mathieu Maurice
