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Fifteen not-for-profit organizations receive $10,000 each through team member nominations

74 company drivers help transport company-record 356,000-plus wreaths to national cemeteries

Affinity, EdiFi, and First Harvest Credit Unions Lead Food Drive Initiative for New Jersey Credit Unions

Sodexo and Topanga collaborate to support sustainability by implementing an advanced reusable to-go program at 10 Sodexo campuses, building on a previous deployment that achieved a 97% container return rate

The Center is the region’s first leadership program designed to support Black nonprofit leaders and bridge the equity gap within the nonprofit sector

BNSF Railway, one of the largest freight railroad networks in North America, was honored this month by the Texas Veterans Commission for its dedication to hiring veterans. The Fort Worth based company was recognized at an awards ceremony on Aug. 9 in Humble, Texas.Each year, TVC staff nominates businesses and organizations that demonstrate effective veteran employment initiatives and have embraced veterans into its workforce. BNSF, which was named “Large Employer of the Year,” has a workforce of

The Salvation Army has once again teamed with consumer electronics leader LG Electronics USA, and ERI, the nation’s leading recycler of electronics and cybersecurity-focused hardware destruction company, to provide Burlington, Wisconsin and surrounding area residents with a convenient way to responsibly recycle unwanted consumer electronics. It’s happening at a special free e-waste collection event where all collected electronics will be collected by ERI for responsible recycling or refurbishmen

2024 Housing for Everyone grant recipients strengthen independent living solutions

Glaukos Corporation (NYSE: GKOS), an ophthalmic pharmaceutical and medical technology company focused on novel therapies for the treatment of glaucoma, corneal disorders and retinal diseases, today announced that it has published its 2023 Sustainability Report. The report highlights the company’s continued commitment and progress on its key corporate sustainability initiatives. The Sustainability Report can be found on the company’s website here.“I am proud to issue our fifth annual Sustainabili

Annual giving campaign an integral part of company’s commitment to communities across 9-state service area

BNSF Railway, one of North America’s leading freight transportation companies, has been named among “America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity 2024” by Newsweek and Plant-A Insights Group.This year’s list, a result of more than 1.5 million company reviews, features large and mid-size companies that were examined through public data, interviews and anonymous surveys by employees who shared their insights into corporate culture and working environments.“BNSF is honored to be recognized as one of

72 company drivers help transport company-record 355,000 wreaths to national cemeteries

For the second year in a row, BNSF Railway has been recognized on the Human Rights Campaign Corporate Equality Index, scoring a 100/100 on LGBTQ+ equality in the workplace.“At BNSF, we encourage and facilitate a culture of inclusion for all,” said Tom Williams, group vice president of consumer products and executive sponsor of PRIDE+. “We know that an inclusive work environment makes us stronger as individuals, as well as an organization. It’s a journey that together with our PRIDE+ business res

BNSF Railway Company (BNSF) is honoring 10 customers with its 2023 BNSF Sustainability Awards for success in sustainable achievements. The BNSF Sustainability Awards are presented annually to companies that are industry leaders in sustainable freight. Award recipients are recognized for significant achievement in one of several categories, including: supply chain efficiencies, sustainable technology implementation, sustainability leadership and partnership with other like-minded organizations, a

ComEd’s Powering the Holidays Program awards a total of $45,000 in grants to support community-based lights events

Forty-eight high school graduates from across the country have each been awarded a $2,500 scholarship from the BNSF Railway Foundation, renewable every year for up to four years. The 2023 scholarship recipients are dependents of BNSF employees or retirees, in recognition of their outstanding high school academic achievements.The foundation established the scholarship program to reward a limited number of college-bound children of BNSF employees with some college expenses.“Our foundation supports

Recap of CSR stories on Business Wire

Amazon Literary Partnership awards nearly $1 million in grant and sponsorship funding to 93 literary nonprofits nationwideAmazon Literary Partnership is committed to supporting writing programs and nonprofit literary organizations that uplift and amplify writers and promote diversity in storytelling

BNSF Railway, one of the largest freight railroad networks in North America, is proud to announce its recognition of the “Top 10 Enterprise-Wide ERG Award” at the 2023 Diversity Impact Awards.Talent Dimensions and the Global ERG (Employee Resource Group) Network released their annual list this week, recognizing the best in ERGs, BRGs (Business Resource Groups) and Diversity Councils.The top performing organizations will be honored at The Diversity Impact Awards Ceremony in Washington, DC, during

BNSF Railway, one of the largest freight railroad networks in North America, is proud to announce its recognition as a “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion” by the prestigious Disability Equality Index (DEI). With a top score of 100, BNSF has demonstrated its unwavering commitment to fostering an inclusive workplace that celebrates the talents and contributions of all individuals including those with disabilities.The DEI, a comprehensive benchmarking tool developed as a joint initiative

With nearly $9 million distributed among 42 states, the Un-carrier is helping communities bring impactful community development projects to lifeBeyond Hometown Grants, the Un-carrier is turning rural America magenta by helping to bridge the digital divide, expand connectivity, deliver essential wireless services and more

With nearly $9 million distributed among 42 states, the Un-carrier is helping communities bring impactful community development projects to lifeBeyond Hometown Grants, the Un-carrier is turning rural America magenta by helping to bridge the digital divide, expand connectivity, deliver essential wireless services and more

The Brotherhood Railway Carmen Division (BRC) and BNSF Mechanical continue to partner on safety. As a result of this partnership, BRC expressed their support for BNSF’s effort to expand the Federal Railroad Administration’s test waiver for the Brake Health Effectiveness Program (BHE).BHE is a safety technology that measures the temperature of car wheels as the train passes through detectors where the wheels are analyzed to ensure the braking systems are operating properly. The technology assists

 

EBI Consulting is pleased to announce the release of its inaugural Sustainability Report analyzing the company’s Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) and Sustainability performance and efforts.The comprehensive Sustainability Report takes a thorough look at the company’s internal practices and details performance, progress and goals across several environmental, social and governance factors over the course of 2021. This includes the environmental impact of its assets and operations, effor

2022 Powering Safe Communities Program Awards Over $170,000 for Electric Vehicle Charging and Public Safety Projects Across Northern Illinois

Rent-A-Center, Inc. (NASDAQ: RCII) (“Rent-A-Center” or the “Company”), a leader in the lease-to-own industry, recently partnered with Scholarship America to award customers, customers’ children and coworkers’ children with $100,000 worth of scholarships through the Make A Difference Scholarship program. This was RAC’s 18th year working with Scholarship America to award 40 qualified current and prospective students each with $2,500 to be used toward higher education expenses.Recipients were selec

J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. (NASDAQ: JBHT), one of the largest supply chain solutions providers in North America, today announced the launch of CLEAN Transport™, a new program that will allow customers to acquire carbon offset credits equivalent to the emissions created by their shipments.“J.B. Hunt is committed to leading the industry toward a low-carbon future,” said Craig Harper, chief sustainability officer and executive vice president at J.B. Hunt. “Many of our customers are working t

Go365 by Humana announces winners of National Step Challenge, resulting in 7.2 billion steps taken and one million meals donated to Feeding America.

Companies Operating Across the State of Texas Recognized in the TxN 20 for Their Leadership in Conservation & Sustainability

In-store giving campaign will raise funds for Hope For The Warriors and Children of Fallen Patriots

Most extensive energy-efficiency offering enhances opportunities for low- and moderate-income and commercial customers

Go365® by Humana Announces Winners of Third Annual National Step Challenge, Resulting in 8.6 Billion Steps Taken and One Million Meals Donated

Company announces emissions reduction milestone – New Jersey operational emissions reduced to 50% of 2006 levelsSets new target of 60% emissions reduction from 2006 levels by 2030Announces $25,000 to help combat climate change with The Nature Conservancy Releases 2020 Corporate Sustainability Report

Based on performance in areas of environmental, social and corporate governance

Facedrive Inc. (“Facedrive”) (TSXV: FD), a Canadian “people-and-planet-first” tech ecosystem, is thrilled to announce that its wholly-owned subsidiary, HiRide Share Ltd. (“HiRide”), a socially-responsible business offering innovative transportation and communication solutions, has achieved over 500,000 downloads of its HiQ Social App within just one month of its release. HiQ (the “App”) is a mobile application aimed at promoting meaningful interest-based interactions during these difficult times

Facedrive Inc. (“Facedrive”) (TSXV: FD), a Canadian “people-and-planet-first” tech business ecosystem, is pleased to announce that HiQ, a recently social app developed by HiRide Share Ltd. (“HiRide”), Facedrive’s wholly owned subsidiary achieved over 250,000 user downloads within 2 weeks of launch.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200714005346/en/HiQ (the “App”) is a socialization and gaming mobile application that encour

Facedrive Inc. (“Facedrive” or the “Corporation”) (TSX-V: FD), a Canadian “people-and-planet-first” tech business ecosystem, today announced its financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2020 (“Q1 2020”). All financial results are reported in Canadian dollars unless otherwise stated.First Quarter 2020 Highlights Revenue for Q1 2020 was $387,901, up from $36,027 in the first quarter of 2019 (“Q1 2019”).The Corporation’s gross fees from riders was $852,180, net revenue from riders wa

UGI Energy Services is contributing $40,000 to food banks, setting up virtual food drives, to help fight hunger as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Colgate Recognized for Sustained Excellence in Standards of Energy Efficiency for 8th Year in a Row

Families are encouraged to donate outerwear to help build clothing libraries at 46 local elementary schools

Burlington Stores Contributes Largest One-Time Donation in Three Year Partnership

USA TODAY NETWORK, part of Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI), and the Gannett Foundation today announced 16 non-profit organizations that will receive 2019 national grants from the company’s A Community Thrives program. Now in its third year, A Community Thrives awards grants to worthy causes in communities across the U.S. to help drive positive change. The program also enables non-profits to promote their ideas and efforts on our national platform to

Made in USA denim collection supports state pride in five cotton-growing states, moves brand toward 100 percent sustainable cotton adoption by 2025

BAE Systems contributed $1.1 billion to the New Hampshire economy in 2018, measured by aggregate employee salaries, subcontracts and donations.

Tom Kingsbury, President, Chief Executive Officer, and Chairman of Burlington Stores, Inc., has been named a 2019 “Father of the Year” Honoree.

First N.J. Distribution Company to Join Methane Reduction Coalition

AHF to Talk Housing Solutions at Sanders Institute Gathering

America’s No. 1 basic apparel brand enters ninth year of bringing comfort to those living homeless by supporting agencies fighting homelessness in every state, expanding program beyond the holiday season and launching online giving initiative

Healthgrades released an analysis of nearly 4,500 acute care hospitals and a study of cities getting healthcare right.