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After holding a variety of corporate, civic and nonprofit leadership positions, Tracey Edwards joined Sands New York this past year and is the region’s newly appointed senior vice president/corporate social responsibility officer.
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Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, today announced that Edwards has joined the Catalyze program not only as a Tier One supplier to the program’s founding corporate sponsors but also an additional corporate sponsor.
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Principal Financial Group® invites community members to its global headquarters in Des Moines on Thursday, March 7 for a conversation featuring The Thread Collectors authors Shaunna J. Edwards and Alyson Richman.
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Recap of CSR stories on Business Wire
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Cintas First Aid & Safety’s Midwest Sales Director earned American Heart Association’s top regional honor in annual corporate fundraising challenge
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Cintas Corporation’s Katie Gough-Edwards, a longtime advocate for heart health and the American Heart Association, won a seven-week fundraising challenge to become the AHA’s 2022 Leader of Impact for Greater Cincinnati.
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This Giving Tuesday and beyond, Famous Footwear (one of the Caleres brands, NYSE: CAL) in partnership with Ticket to Dream Foundation, is helping spread holiday cheer to foster kids all over the country. Customer donations made in-store, in the Famous Footwear app and online at famousfootwear.com will help provide foster youth across the U.S. with holiday gifts, laptop access, new shoes and slippers, and amazing new experiences. Famous Footwear has partnered with Ticket to Dream Foundation since
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Famous Footwear, in partnership with the Ticket to Dream Foundation, has helped over 20,000 foster youth start the school year with the supplies and opportunities they need to succeed in the classroom. This was made possible by customer donations made in-store, in the Famous Footwear app and online at famousfootwear.com. “Ticket to Dream is so thankful to Famous Footwear and their generous customers who made a big difference for foster kids this back-to-school season,” said Gina Davis, CEO of Ti
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Inaugural report finds that gender is the only common diversity characteristic on boards around the world; Race, ethnicity, age and LGBTQ+ representation fall woefully behind
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SOURCE: Black Veatch DESCRIPTION:OVERLAND PARK, Kan., September 6, 2022 /3BL Media/ – Black Veatch, a leading global provider of critical human infrastructure solutions, and Operation Breakthrough Inc., a nonprofit organization in Kansas City, Mo., have launched the Steve Edwards Renewable Energy Lab. The lab commemorates Edwards’ 44-year career at Black Veatch and honors his contributions across global communities in the field of sustainability. The company celebrated Edwards’ retirement in late
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Installed Building Products, Inc. (the “Company” or “IBP”) (NYSE: IBP), an industry-leading installer of insulation and complementary building products, announced today the release of the Company’s 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) report, which has been posted on the Company’s website (www.installedbuildingproducts.com) under the Sustainability section. The report details the Company’s dedication to its ESG policies and emphasizes IBP’s positive impact on the environment, its em
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The Louisiana Green Fuels Project in Caldwell Parish Seen as Critical Infrastructure by the Federal Government
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Humana to donate downtown Louisville office building to UofL
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Community Gardens Help Students Learn About Water Efficiency Tue, 06/07/2022 - 17:40 Subheader New report documents programs supported by Learning Landscape Grants Type of Content Press Release Layout Featured Media Body CHICAGO and MARYSVILLE, Ohio, June 7, 2022 /3BL Media/ - The Alliance for Water Efficiency (AWE) and The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation are pleased to announce a new report detailing projects funded by the 2020 Learning Landscape Grants. The AWE Learning Landscape Grant Program,
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Amelia Bond announced her intention to retire from her position as president and CEO of the St. Louis Community Foundation effective June 2023, Foundation Board Chair Matthew W. Geekie said today. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220511006044/en/ Amelia Bond to Retire From St. Louis Community Foundation Leadership Position in 2023 (Photo: Business Wire) During Bond’s tenure, the Foundation’s asset base has grown from $18
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Citi Trends, Inc. (NASDAQ: CTRN), a growing specialty value retailer of apparel, accessories and home trends for way less spend, primarily for African American and Latinx families in the United States, has announced the grant winners of its second Annual Black History Makers program. Managed by the Citi Trends CITIcares Council, which oversees change initiatives for the company’s customers and employees, the Black History Makers program increases awareness of Black-owned businesses and community
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Strong showings in power, telecommunications and water rankings highlight company’s prominent role in critical infrastructure development SOURCE: Black Veatch DESCRIPTION:OVERLAND PARK, Kan., May 2, 2022 /3BL Media/ – Underscoring its leadership in helping clients achieve advanced decarbonization, sustainability and resilience solutions, Black Veatch announces that the Engineering News-Record’s (ENR) latest “Top 500 Design Firms” Sourcebook ranks it among the world’s leaders in power, telecommuni
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Philanthropic grants will fund 28 fellows conducting scholarly research in the social sciences and humanities.
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CEO Steve Edwards to retire after 44 years with global infrastructure leader SOURCE: Black Veatch DESCRIPTION:OVERLAND PARK, Kan., April 15, 2022 /3BL Media/ – The Black Veatch Board of Directors today announces it has selected Mario Azar as the chairman and CEO for the company upon the decision of Steve Edwards to retire after 44 years of outstanding leadership, service and dedication. Azar, currently serving as president, Energy Process Industries, becomes only the eighth senior leader in the f
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BIPOC Designers Apprentice at Timberland Headquarters as a Part of the DiverCity X Design Program, in Partnership With PENSOLE Academy Mon, 04/18/2022 - 15:30 Type of Content Press Release Layout Featured Media Body Meet the footwear designers of tomorrow, who spent three months at Timberland’s HQ in Stratham, NH as part of the DiverCity x DESIGN program, in partnership with PENSOLE Academy™ and its founder, Dr. D'Wayne Edwards . With a goal of cultivating and advancing BIPOC talent within t
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As Duke Energy’s director of asset design in southern Indiana, April Edwards makes sure the crews who work on neighborhood power lines and equipment are ready for any challenge.
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Del Monte Foods Is Creating a More Sustainable and Transparent Food Chain Mon, 03/28/2022 - 10:30 Subheader Plant-Based Foods Leader Leverages Industry Partnerships and Emerging Technology to Increase Traceability and Transparency of Sustainable Ag Practices from Farm to Table Type of Content Press Release Layout Standard Format Body WALNUT CREEK, Calif., March 28, 2022 /3BL Media/ – By working with its network of growers and the Stewardship Index of Specialty Crops (SISC), Del Monte Foods, Inc.
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Ongoing diversity, equity and inclusion efforts core to the company’s approach to meeting client needs for innovative infrastructure SOURCE: Black Veatch DESCRIPTION:OVERLAND PARK, Kan., February 1, 2022 /3BL Media/ – Highlighting its work in advocating for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace, Black Veatch earned another perfect score on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2022 Corporate Equality Index (CEI), sustaining its designation as a “Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equa
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Non-Profit Combines Charity With Bourbon to #drinkforachange
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Capricorn Investment Group makes their first move into the Nordic venture space with their investment in Norselab, an Oslo-based European impact investment manager for private capital. “With their thoughtful approach to innovative impact investments, Norselab stands out as an ideal partner to expand our presence into the Nordics and Europe. We are thrilled to help scale their impact investment platform,” says Michaela Edwards, Partner at Capricorn Investment Group. Edwards is the partner in char
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The Fifth Third Foundation at Fifth Third Bank, National Association, has announced grants of more than $23 million in 2021.
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Telecom industry veteran brings transformative vision, vast experience in distributed infrastructure to global engineering company’s governing board SOURCE: Black Veatch DESCRIPTION:OVERLAND PARK, Kan., December 13, 2021 /3BL Media/ – Following the recent announcement that Black Veatch is implementing a new leadership team and operational structure to better meet evolving client needs, the global engineering, construction and consulting leader announces its appointment of John Janchar to its boar
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- Charitable donations to highlight positive impact that music can have on mental well-being
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Global consulting, engineering and construction leader transforms to address rapidly evolving client needs for more agile, innovative solutions SOURCE: Black Veatch DESCRIPTION:OVERLAND PARK, Kan., November 18, 2021 – With sustainability-driven global megatrends such as electrification, decarbonization, digitization and resilience aggressively reshaping the critical human infrastructure markets, Black Veatch announces a new leadership team and operational structure designed to address the goals a
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Aerogarden Expands STEM Opportunities for Students With National Farm to School Network Through the Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation Wed, 10/20/2021 - 16:00 Subheader GroMoreGood Hydroponic Garden Project expands to 25 new schools with indoor gardens and K-2 classroom learning guide Type of Content Press Release Layout Standard Format Body MARYSVILLE, Ohio, October 20, 2021 /3BL Media/ - With the goal of connecting more students to the wonders and science of hydroponic gardening, AeroGarden is help
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Poll of Food Engineering Magazine readers shows industry looking to boost efficiency, reduce energy use and lower environmental impact SOURCE: Black Veatch DESCRIPTION:OVERLAND PARK, Kan., October 19, 2021 /3BL Media/ – As consumers and investors demand a greater focus on sustainability a new report finds the food and beverage industry setting more aggressive sustainability goals but still deferential to the bottom line. The Black Veatch – Clear Seas Research report highlights the industry’s ques
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‘IgniteX Climate Tech Accelerator’ looks to speed the development of decarbonization and sustainable technology innovations SOURCE: Black Veatch DESCRIPTION:OVERLAND PARK, Kan., September 29, 2021 /3BL Media/ – Recognizing the world is in a climate-driven crisis, global engineering, construction and consulting leader Black Veatch is seeking bold, committed partners to accelerate development of decarbonization solutions through its IgniteX Climate Tech Accelerator. The Climate Tech Accelerator is
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Omnibus Energy Legislation Includes Framework Supporting Transformation of Nine Legacy Coal Plant Sites Into Renewable Energy Centers SOURCE: Vistra DESCRIPTION:IRVING, Texas, September 16, 2021 /3BL Media/ - Governor J.B. Pritzker signed into law SB 2408, the Energy Transition Act, a sweeping and comprehensive measure designed to move the State of Illinois to 100% clean energy, support a responsible transition away from carbon-intense power generation, and spur further diversity and inclusion in
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Company is also helping affected members access care, early prescription refills
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SOURCE: Black Veatch DESCRIPTION:Black Veatch has put its stamp on another effort to further diversity, equity inclusion (DEI) in the built environment. An article published by HPAC Engineering discusses the recent executive Social Equity Roundtable brought forth by the National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS). Convened in late July, the meeting featured dozens of leaders collaborating to expand DEI, including the signing of a CEO Action for Diversity Inclusion pledge by 2,000 CEOS. Among t
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WomenExecs on Boards, Wharton Alumni for Boards and Stanford Women on Boards join global network of more than 50 organizations improving diversity within executive teams
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Special milestone tribute includes two grand openings, New Orleans-style parties and local partnerships
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Expanded ‘Top Design Firms’ list affirms company’s leadership, expertise in power, water, telecommunications and government sectors SOURCE: Black Veatch DESCRIPTION:OVERLAND PARK, Kans., July 6, 2021 /3BL Media/ - The 2021 Engineering News-Record’s (ENR) Sourcebook’s rankings underscore Black Veatch’s continued leadership in the rapidly evolving energy, water, telecommunications and government services sectors. ENR’s “Top 500 Design Firms” Sourcebook lists the rankings for dozens of specific infr
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Focus on sustainability reflected in decision to exit new-build coal market SOURCE: Black Veatch DESCRIPTION:OVERLAND PARK, Kans., July 1, 2021 /3BL Media/ – Engineering, construction and consulting leader Black Veatch today announced the availability of its inaugural sustainability report. The report details the company’s efforts across seven environmental, social and governance commitment areas aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Progress towards each commitmen
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As decarbonization efforts accelerate across industries, power services leader sees a bright future in green energy solutions SOURCE: Black Veatch DESCRIPTION:OVERLAND PARK, Kan., June 2, 2021 /3BL Media/ – Black Veatch, a leading provider of critical human infrastructure solutions, today announced that Mario Azar, president of its global Power business has been named to the company’s Board of Directors. “Black Veatch’s businesses are at the forefront of a global shift towards more sustainable,
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Students from diverse backgrounds were awarded scholarships to encourage and support the next generation of technology talent
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The Panel for a Global Public Health Convention (GPHC) announces today the publication of a research study titled “Global Public Health Convention for the 21st Century” in the prestigious Lancet Public Health journal. The paper outlines 10 recommendations on how the world can better prevent and prepare for pandemics like COVID-19 by adopting a robust global public health convention or treaty. The pioneering study was conducted by a research team at the University of Miami (UM), Department of Pub
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Selected for her deep experience in professional development and innovation, Corcoran will align talent and strategy to position engineering/construction leader for the future SOURCE: Black Veatch DESCRIPTION:OVERLAND PARK, Kan., May 6, 2021 /3BL Media/ – Black Veatch announces that Patty Corcoran, executive sponsor of the company’s growth accelerator and a catalyst in driving positive change across the company, has been named Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). As a member of the executive lea
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Data-driven technology visionary is driving digital optimization and transformation for critical infrastructure solutions leader SOURCE: Black Veatch DESCRIPTION:OVERLAND PARK, Kans., May 3, 2021 /3BL Media/ – Having intensified Black Veatch’s focus on deployment of data optimization and other transformative technologies to bolster decision-making and value to clients, Irvin Bishop Jr., chief information officer (CIO), has been promoted to executive vice president. Bishop, formerly a senior vice
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Women Engineer magazine recognizes company for providing a positive working environment
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Women Engineer magazine recognizes company for providing a positive working environment SOURCE: Black Veatch DESCRIPTION:OVERLAND PARK, Kan., April 29, 2021 /3BL Media/ – Recognizing Black Veatch’s commitment to providing a positive working environment for women engineers, the global engineering, procurement and construction leader has been named to Woman Engineer magazine’s list of Top 50 Employers. The rankings are the result of an annual reader survey conducted by the magazine to determine “th
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Strong showings in power, water and telecommunications rankings reflect company’s stature in critical infrastructure sectors SOURCE: Black Veatch DESCRIPTION:OVERLAND PARK, Kans., April 28, 2021 /3BL Media/ – Black Veatch announces it once again has ranked as a leader in the power, telecommunications, water and sewer and waste space. The engineering, construction and procurement (EPC) company placed highly in four categories of the Engineering News-Record’s (ENR) just-released “Top 500 Design Fir
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NEPC, a leading research-driven investment consultant with $1.3 trillion in AUM, today published its 1st Annual Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Progress Report in a push for radical transparency and accountability in the investment industry. The first comprehensive DEI report of its kind from an investment consultant, the 42-page report delivers on a 2019 commitment to measure quantitative and qualitative progress toward publicly-stated DEI goals on expanding engagements with diverse-owned
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Grants ranging from $10,000 to $77,700 will support programs that address:
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Maternal health outcome disparities
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Access to primary and preventive care services
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Chemical dependency support
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Prepartum and postpartum education; including safe sleep training and cribs
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SOURCE: Black Veatch DESCRIPTION:By Jim Spenceley, senior vice president with Black Veatch’s mining business, and Victoria Gosteva, strategy business development director with Black Veatch’s mining business The momentum of many industries advancing towards net-carbon neutrality is unstoppable. The focus on clean energy technologies today is led by the global drive for decarbonization, underpinned by the UN Paris Climate Agreement, where 189 countries committed to limit global warming to 1.5 to 2