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Chemours increases focus on materials science to enable faster transition to sustainable future
Clean hydrogen, or hydrogen produced with very low or zero carbon emissions, could be one of the most viable replacements for fossil fuels in the near future. It could cut
Published on March 22, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
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KeyBank awards $150,000 grant to St. Vincent de Paul Society of Lane County
KeyBank has awarded a $150,000 grant to the St. Vincent de Paul Society of Lane County (SVdP) to support its Shed-ucation initiative, an innovative new program spearheaded by SVdP in
Published on March 22, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
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Global Electronics Council moves to decarbonize solar panel supply chain
The Global Electronics Council (GEC), a non-profit organization founded to promote sustainable electronics, announced today the addition of criteria to its EPEAT ecolabel system focused on decarbonizing the solar panel
Published on March 22, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
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Whole Planet Foundation members donate $25,000 to microentrepreneurs
Whole Foods Market suppliers are providing economic opportunities to microentrepreneurs, primarily women. These generous brands provide microloans to low-income entrepreneurs so they can start or expand a small, often home-based
Published on March 21, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
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Women owned micro businesses jumped during pandemic
According to new GoDaddy data, the proportion of British microbusinesses owned by women has increased during the cost-of-living crisis and since the outbreak of the pandemic. According to research conducted
Published on March 21, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
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KeyBank supports NY’s Financial Empowerment Center with $100,000 grant
Mayor Malik D. Evans of Rochester, New York, announced a $100,000 grant from KeyBank to support the City’s Office of Financial Empowerment’s FEC (“Financial Empowerment Center”) program. The funding will
Published on March 21, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
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Bayer and Kimitec partner to develop and commercialize biological crop protection solutions
Bayer and Kimitec announced a new strategic alliance aimed at accelerating the development and commercialization of biological crop protection solutions and bio-stimulants. Both companies will become key partners in the
Published on March 21, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
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Baker Hughes Foundation grants $75,000 to Banco Alimentare Onlus Foundation
The Baker Hughes Foundation announced a $75,000 grant to the Banco Alimentare Onlus Foundation on Thursday to combat food waste and feed the hungry. Banco Alimentare is a non-profit organization
Published on March 21, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
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Women’s soccer scores big in Angel City
Soccer is the most popular women’s sport in the world, and interest in the sport in the United States is growing. The Angel City Football Club’s fervor for the sport,
Published on March 21, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
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Essity’s industry first solution replaces natural gas with green hydrogen to create tissue
Essity, a hygiene and health company, has made another step towards achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. In a recently completed pilot, Essity became the first company in the industry to
Published on March 17, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
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An interview with Gerardo Familiar, Chemours’ Head of Hydrogen Economy Venture
Interview with Gerardo Familiar, Head of Chemours Hydrogen Economy Venture, on Hydrogen Central. Gerardo Familiar is in charge of developing the business strategy, executing the growth plan, and strengthening Chemours’
Published on March 17, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
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Repeat donor So Delicious provides economic opportunities to women micro entrepreneurs
Whole Foods Market suppliers are providing economic opportunities to microentrepreneurs, primarily women. These generous brands provide microloans to low-income entrepreneurs so they can start or expand a small, often home-based
Published on March 17, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
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Webster Bank expands footprint in underserved areas
Webster Bank, a leading commercial bank with a long history of corporate responsibility, is pleased to announce the formation of a network of Community Liaison Officers (CLOs) to help communities
Published on March 17, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
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Aflac increases focus on mental health insurance
Aflac Incorporated, a leading provider of supplemental health insurance products in the United States, has improved its hospital insurance product to include income protection for mental health treatment while lowering
Published on March 16, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
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Children’s Mercy doing cutting edge research on rare pediatric cancers
“Pediatricians like to say children are not little adults, and accordingly, pediatric cancer is not just the miniature form of adult cancer,” said Midhat Farooqi, MD, PhD, Director of Molecular
Published on March 16, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
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Qualcomm shortlists teams for QVIC 2023
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, today announced the companies shortlisted for the Qualcomm® Vietnam Innovation Challenge 2023 (QVIC) program. Ten startup teams in technology fields such as
Published on March 16, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
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Sustainability in the Semiconductor industry
Reducing emissions and optimizing resources in semiconductor manufacturing is a massively complex task with many moving parts and multiple cascading effects. While semiconductors are critical to enabling a sustainable future,
Published on March 15, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
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Be the leader that you seek: Cisco’s Leadership program
One of Cisco’s Leadership Expectations is to Make the Future, which includes sponsoring diversity and inclusion initiatives. Cisco has consistently advocated for sponsorship as a powerful tool that leaders can
Published on March 14, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
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Bloomberg places MetLife in Gender-Equality Index for 8th consecutive year
MetLife, Inc. announced that it has been named to the Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index (GEI) for the eighth consecutive year. The GEI tracks the performance of public companies that report gender-related
Published on March 14, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
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Bacardi celebrates Women History month, highlights women founders
In honor of Women’s History Month, we’re highlighting three Bacardi female founders who paved the way for women to thrive in an industry traditionally dominated by men. Learn about the
Published on March 13, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
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KeyBank releases second report its climate change commitments
KeyBank has released its second annual Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosure (TCFD) report, citing its commitment as a responsible bank to addressing climate change. The Climate Change Risks and
Published on March 13, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
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McDonald’s donates $1 million towards earthquake relief efforts at Turkey and Syria
We’ve seen tremendous devastation in parts of Turkey and Syria over the last week as a result of earthquakes that rank among the worst natural disasters in recent history. While
Published on March 13, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
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Woman enterprises growing faster compared to men: US Census Bureau
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the number of women who own small businesses is growing, with 1.24 million employer businesses (those with employees) in the country. And women are
Published on March 13, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
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The relation between DEI and HCM: Podcast
In the latest episode of ESG Talk, Alicia Petross, chief diversity officer at The Hershey Company, joins Workiva’s Steve Soter. Alicia and Steve discuss the labor shortage, the evolution of
Published on March 12, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
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Bacardi promotes Stephanie Macleod to Director of Blending, Scotch Whisky
Stephanie Macleod, Master Blender for Bacardi’s portfolio of Scotch whiskies, has been promoted to a newly created role as Director of Blending, Scotch Whisky, recognizing her talent and 25 years
Published on March 12, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
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Boston Scientific: Nurturing a c culture of equity
If culture were soil, what fertilizers would leaders need to add for equity to grow? I’ve been thinking about this question in light of this year’s International Women’s Day theme:
Published on March 12, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
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Qualcomm Incorporated partners with Telecom ItaliaAcer and WeSchool to provide schools with ultra-broadband connectivity
Qualcomm Incorporated’s 5G Smart School programme, in collaboration with WeSchool, Telecom Italia (TIM), and Acer, provides schools with next generation wireless technology solutions through its Wireless ReachTM Initiative. The programme,
Published on March 9, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
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Whole Foods Market hosts fusion event aimed at alleviating poverty
On March 17, 2023, Whole Foods Market’s flagship store in Austin, Texas, will host an official SXSW event to benefit Whole Planet Foundation, a Whole Foods Market non-profit dedicated to
Published on March 9, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
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Gilead Foundation donates $1M for earthquake relief in Turkey and Syria
The Gilead Foundation is donating $1 million to on-the-ground relief efforts in Turkey and Syria in response to Monday’s devastating earthquake. The funds will be split equally between the International
Published on March 8, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
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US Bank focuses on increasing Black home ownerships
Tracy Egerson noticed a pattern when she and some of her co-workers from US Bank recently represented the bank’s mortgage business at an event in Milwaukee aimed at increasing Black
Published on March 8, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
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Percentage of women entrepreneurs increased since Pandemic: GoDaddy’s Venture Forward
Women entrepreneurs are breaking down barriers and achieving success in business, all while boosting their local economies and paving the way for others to follow. According to GoDaddy’s Venture Forward
Published on March 8, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
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Duke Energy’s pilot solar project Blue River Solar Facility comes online Indiana
Thousands of solar panels have been installed along an 8-acre plot in Shelbyville, Indiana, transforming an undeveloped field into a clean energy factory. The Blue River Solar Facility is the
Published on March 6, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
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Fortune magazine names CACI International amongst World’s Most Admired Company for 2023
CACI International announced that it has been named one of the World’s Most Admired Companies for 2023 by Fortune magazine, marking CACI’s sixth consecutive year on the list and its
Published on March 6, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
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GoDaddy’s inclusive workplace culture
GoDaddy upholds a high standard of stewardship in areas where it can have the most impact and influence, such as creating a more inclusive workplace culture and engaging and empowering
Published on March 5, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
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US Bank partners with PGA Tour Golfer Collin Morikawa to support youth
U.S. Bank has announced a special birdie challenge with PGA Tour golfer Collin Morikawa to benefit Youth on Course. U.S. Bank will donate funds to cover the cost of five
Published on March 3, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
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United Airlines creates investment vehicle towards decarbonizing air travel
United Airlines Ventures Sustainable Flight Fund SM, a first-of-its-kind investment vehicle designed to support start-ups focused on decarbonizing air travel by accelerating research, production, and technologies associated with sustainable aviation
Published on March 2, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
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Women are increasingly gaining recognition in gymnastics
While the Olympic Games have become more gender equal, with women accounting for 48% of athletes in Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 expected to achieve full equality, the number of
Published on March 2, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
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CSR and Asset Management Companies: Perhaps More than just Social Washing?
Not so long ago, ‘profit’ was the be-all and end-all of private investment houses’ global investment strategies and ESG metrics were little more than boxes to tick for cumbersome regulatory…
Published on March 1, 2023
By Editorial Team
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Cummins Inc bags several ESG recognitions in 2023
Cummins Inc. has received a number of sustainability-related awards and recognitions for 2023, including high marks from two major ESG rankings. The global leader in power technology was ranked 35th
Published on March 1, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
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Fifth Third Bank opens full service banking centre at Historic West End
Fifth Third Bank, National Association recognises the need for banking centres in Charlotte’s Historic West End and has committed to this community for the long term. In an ongoing effort
Published on March 1, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
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Baker Hughes invests $50M in Black-owned banking institution
Baker Hughes, an energy technology company, announced a $50 million investment Monday to support Texas’ only Black-owned banking institution as part of its commitment to supplier diversification and racial equity
Published on March 1, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
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Arbor Day Foundation planted more than 500,000 trees in the United States in 2022
The Arbor Day Foundation announced a focus on planting trees in low-income neighborhoods in the United States and around the world in 2022. More than 500,000 trees have found new
Published on March 1, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
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Forest Positive Coalition releases commodity roadmaps for fiber based packaging
The Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) Forest Positive Coalition of Action has released guidance for businesses to use in implementing the Coalition’s Forest Positive Commodity Roadmaps for soy and paper, pulp,
Published on February 28, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
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United Airlines partners with Virgin Australia to connect US travelers to world’s largest Pride celebration in Sydney
United Airlines is collaborating with Virgin Australia to connect US travelers to the world’s largest Pride celebration in Sydney via a special flight staffed entirely by LGBTQ+ community members and
Published on February 28, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
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Antimicrobial resistance key to fighting decease
Antibiotics have been widely hailed as one of the greatest medical breakthroughs of the twentieth century, allowing people to survive previously fatal bacterial infections. Unfortunately, addressing disease resistance to antibiotics
Published on February 28, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
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International Olympic Committee commits $1M to earthquake hit Turkey
Following the devastating earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria recently, the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), the European Olympic Committees (EOC), and the Olympic Refuge
Published on February 28, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
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Black owned small business learn from historic struggles
From the attacks on the Freedom Riders to the bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “Letter From Birmingham Jail,” Birmingham, Alabama, has been
Published on February 28, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
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International Paper contributes $50k towards earthquake relief in Syria and Turkey
The countless lives lost, families displaced, and overall devastation caused by the earthquakes in Turkey and Syria have shocked and saddened us. International Paper has contributed $50,000 USD to the
Published on February 27, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
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Paychex’s corporate culture reaffirms commitments towards sustainable inclusion
Marty Mucci, our then-CEO, signed the CEO Action for Diversity & Inclusion pledge in October 2020. By signing the pledge last week, current president and CEO John Gibson reaffirmed our
Published on February 27, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
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Webster partners with citizen advocacy group Bronx People’s Federal Credit Union
As the Bronx People’s Federal Credit Union mobile branch officially opened, Webster announced an innovative partnership with a Bronx-based citizen advocacy group. The opening of the mobile branch is the
Published on February 27, 2023
By Mathieu Maurice
