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The American Water Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., announced today it awarded a combined total of $5.4 million to organizations across the U.S., supporting communities served by American Water in 2024.Through the American Water Charitable Foundation’s Keep Communities Flowing Grant Program, $4.7 million was awarded to over 400 eligible non-profit organizations across

Sports company PUMA has received the highest recognition for its materials strategy in the Material Change Index compiled by global non-profit organization Textile Exchange.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241126681718/en/PUMA Headquarters Germany Herzogenaurach (Photo: Business Wire)Out of hundreds of companies examined, PUMA was amongst 11 in 2024 to be ranked in the fourth and highest “Leading” tier. Companies with th

The charitable program creates a healthier future for children and families in Chicago

Sports company PUMA has announced its new Vision 2030 sustainability goals, which expand on the strong progress the brand has made.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241114901121/en/PUMA Headquarters at Herzogenaurach (Photo: Business Wire)“With Vision 2030 we have elevated and evolved our current 10FOR25 sustainability goals to achieve impact on a larger scale across our business in climate, circularity and human rights.

On November 14th, 2024, the Indigenomics NOW forum is convening Indigenous business leadership, entrepreneurs, and allies from around the world in a virtual gathering that asks: How can we build economy with life at the center? Hosted by the Global Centre of Indigenomics, this inaugural 24-hour online global forum invites participants to join a transformative conversation that upholds Indigenous economic knowledge systems embedded in cultural values and Indigenous worldview.As human and ecologic

Komatsu has donated $100,000 to the American Red Cross to support ongoing relief efforts for Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton, providing critical support to those affected. In the aftermath of these storms, many families are still grappling with devastating effects, as homes remain flooded and damaged by strong winds and tornadoes.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241106818498/en/Komatsu contributes $100,000 to Red C

Sports company PUMA is part of the multi-brand consortium which unveiled the world’s first piece of clothing made entirely from textile waste by using a new biorecycling technology developed by French company CARBIOS.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241029483124/en/Sports company PUMA is part of the multi-brand consortium which unveiled the world’s first piece of clothing made entirely from textile waste by using a new b

Thanks to matching funds from its partners, the initiative is expected to train and equip over 600 frontline workers over three years

All new Go Electric website empowers customers with information on how heat pumps work, lower energy bills and reduce energy consumption year-round

In partnership with Elevate and community and climate partners, ComEd is delivering first of its kind equity-centered program to help low-income customers lower energy usage, carbon footprint

Company’s ‘We Care Global Challenge’ Provides Hope, Comfort, and Care for Individuals in Need

GE Appliances, a leading manufacturer of home appliances, today announced a transformative collaboration with Mothers’ Milk Bank Northeast, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing lifesaving pasteurized donor human milk to premature and medically fragile babies. The partnership is revolutionizing milk donation tracking and management and bringing critical support to vulnerable infants when it is needed most.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.

The Cleantech Leaders Roundtable (CTLR) announced today that Ann Davlin has been appointed as its new Chief Executive Officer. Davlin brings over two decades of experience in cleantech, climate finance, and environmental policy.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240918669327/en/Ann Davlin, CEO, Cleantech Leaders Roundtable (Photo: Business Wire)She has held significant roles at Constellation Energy and Brevet Capital, wher

But New Survey From Samsung Solve for Tomorrow RevealsUrgent Need to Address Looming AI Knowledge Gap in Schools

U.S. Public Middle and High Schools to Vie for a Share of $2 Million in Prizes

The historic Black sorority’s paid media campaign focusing on voting rights kicks off during the Democratic National Convention

Philanthropic organization that raises and invests funding in pioneering cancer research announces two of its grant recipients – one studying fertility in cancer patients and another, studying pancreatic cancer – have received support to expand clinical trials, with another grant recipient recognized for generational advance in AI

The Hematology, Oncology Point of Care through Survivorship Research Endowment Fund aims to improve care, treatment and survivorship for families impacted by cancer

BankUnited shines light on women-owned small businesses with BankUnited Small Business Big Dreams: Women in Business Challenge & Summit.

Amazon Frontlines is the first organization that promotes a scalable, proven model of Indigenous-led conservation and the first organization operating exclusively in South America to receive the Hilton Humanitarian Prize

For more than two decades, Navy Federal Credit Union and United Through Reading have joined forces to support military families. They are once again partnering on a nationwide Back-to-School campaign that benefits military children through the power of reading.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240722208932/en/United Through Reading and Navy Federal volunteers connect military families through the power of reading. (Photo:

The Women in Manufacturing Association (WiM) is pleased to announce the 10 prestigious women leaders who comprise the 2024 class of Women in Manufacturing Hall of Fame inductees.This fifth group of honorees will be officially welcomed to the Women in Manufacturing Hall of Fame with a reception on October 6, 2024, as part of the 14th annual WiM SUMMIT taking place in Boston, MA. More than 400 attendees will join in the celebration of these trailblazing women in manufacturing.The Women in Manufact

Global sports company PUMA has scaled up its textile-to-textile recycling innovation RE:FIBRE, creating millions of replica football jerseys with a minimum of 75% recycled textile waste and other waste material. For the first time, from the start of the 24/25 season, PUMA football replica jerseys* (featuring 35 Clubs), including those for the Euro and Copa América tournaments, are made from RE:FIBRE.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/

Fifth Third today announced the second cohort of its Empowering Community Leaders career development growth program.

Sports Company PUMA has been named in the “World’s Most Sustainable Companies” ranking by US news magazine TIME and Statista, which takes into account a company’s most important environmental data as well as its transparency and the assessment by external organizations.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240710123326/en/Sports Company PUMA has been named in the “World’s Most Sustainable Companies” ranking by US news magazin

Zoetis Foundation provides $3 million grant to the American Red Cross to be utilized over a six-year period to support disaster relief globallyZoetis Inc. launches consumer matching campaign with long-time partner American Humane to support pets impacted by natural disasters across the country

Morris, Manning & Martin today announced John Yates, founder and head of the firm’s Corporate Technology practice, has been named firm Co-Chairman.

PulteGroup’s Built to Honor® program delivers new homes to veterans and their families in Arizona, Florida and Indiana

Coalition will raise awareness for the USDA’s new Summer EBT grocery benefits program

New White Paper Provides Recommendations on Closing Gaps That Can Exacerbate the Challenge of Transitioning Back to Civilian Life

Sports company PUMA will make a commercial version of its experimental RE:SUEDE sneaker, the RE:SUEDE 2.0, available for sale.

Dr. Fortune Ann Taylor offers insights from the 2023 Career Optimism Index® findings with suggestions on how to foster workforce connection

Technica’s breakthrough strategies deliver consistent value for technology, energy, and transportation startupsLeading climate tech PR firm frequently tapped to promote industry firsts in electric vehicles and hydrogen transportationAgency to host workshop series to help propel cleantech startups into the media landscape

As Disasters Increase in Frequency and Intensity, Annual Pledge Helps Ensure Capacity to Respond Immediately

Sports company PUMA reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by 24% in 2023 compared to 2022, despite a strong sales growth.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240313721861/en/Sports company PUMA reduced its greenhouse gas emissions by 24% in 2023 compared to 2022, despite a strong sales growth. (Photo: Business Wire)This was made possible by its core suppliers doubling their use of renewable energy in 2023 compared to the prev

Sports company PUMA has been recognized for leadership in corporate transparency and performance on climate change by global environmental non-profit CDP, securing a place on the annual ‘A List’.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240207439163/en/Sports company PUMA has been recognized for leadership in corporate transparency and performance on climate change by global environmental non-profit CDP, securing a place on the a

Liberty Energy (NYSE: LBRT), a leading North American energy services company, is proud to announce the establishment of the Bettering Human Lives Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting clean cooking solutions and improving the well-being of communities worldwide. The launch of the Bettering Human Lives Foundation (BHL Foundation) complements the company’s initiatives focused on alleviating poverty.The mission of the Bettering Human Lives Foundation is rooted in the convict

In alignment with the goals of the COP28 United Nations Climate Conference, KuCoin was proud to announce its donation of $100,000 to three organizations namely Global CSR Foundation, American Medical Women's Association (AMWA) and African Children’s Solar Lamp Project during the "KuCoin Green Future Gala Dinner” held on December 4th in the Spice Ballroom at the Atlantis, The Palm resort in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. It was attended by 200 guests from various countries who enjoyed participating

Global sports company PUMA has today announced that it has scaled up its textile recycling innovation, RE:FIBRE, replacing recycled polyester with RE:FIBRE technology in all PUMA football Club and Federation replica jerseys from 2024 onwards.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231205250478/en/Global sports company PUMA has today announced that it has scaled up its textile recycling innovation, RE:FIBRE, replacing recycled p

Apartment Income REIT Corp. (NYSE: AIRC) (“AIR” or “AIR Communities”) has been recognized by Multi-Housing News (MHN) as an Excellence Award winner for Best ESG Program. The award celebrates AIR’s commitment to being an outstanding corporate citizen and its best in class program to achieve environmental, social, and governance goals.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231204166688/en/Apartment Income REIT Corp. (NYSE: AIRC)

Company Announces its Annual Rating on the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Assessment of LGBTQ+ Workplace Equality

Sports company PUMA showed that it can successfully turn an experimental version of its classic SUEDE sneaker into compost under certain tailor-made industrial conditions, as it announced the results of its two-year-long RE:SUEDE experiment.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231129456533/en/Sports company PUMA showed that it can successfully turn an experimental version of its classic SUEDE sneaker into compost under certa

Established with a philanthropic investment of almost $17 million from Robert G. and Sue Douthit O’Donnell, the new center will bring together the best minds from a wide range of fields.

Leading up to Giving Tuesday, Newman’s Own Foundation invites the public to participate in grantmaking by voting to support nationally recognized organizations promoting food justice for children

Company celebrates decade of delivering mortgage-free homes to wounded veterans

-- Company creates 10 academic scholarships supporting siblings in Rett syndrome community pursuing dreams in higher education-- Applications now available through January 31, 2024, for the 2024-2025 academic year

Company Continues Support of Disaster Responder Program to Aid in Relief and Recovery Efforts

The report showcases AIR’s social, environmental, and governance efforts; 65% of AIR’s properties are now certified as sustainable with 95% target by year-end 2024.

Throughout October, Mellow Mushroom restaurants across the country will support breast cancer awareness by donating a portion of the proceeds from sales of the new seasonal “Go Pink” cocktail and special ribbon-shaped pretzels to Susan G. Komen®, the world’s largest nonprofit source of funding for the fight against breast cancer.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230926900632/en/Throughout October, Mellow Mushroom restaura

Q2 Philanthropy Fund awards $120,000 in grant funds to 18 non-profit organizations across the globe to further their missions