ESG News For City of Seattle

Today, WaFd, Inc. (Nasdaq: WAFD) (the “Company”), and Washington Federal Bank (“WaFd Bank”), its bank subsidiary announces that it will be the official banking partner for the purpose-driven digital commerce platform, the Network of Giving, launched initially in the Seattle market. This will fuel merchant-funded micro-donations to critical community service agencies to support our neighbors in need.The Network of Giving is designed to empower people to foster giving through everyday actions and

This weekend, more than 450 students and faculty from 31 Pacific Northwest, predominantly undergraduate institutions gathered to present and celebrate science research at the 33rd annual Murdock College Science Research (MCSR) Conference. Hosted by the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust and Whitman College, the conference focuses on sharing and advancing new knowledge in the natural sciences.The following faculty prizes were awarded:-Dr. Andreas Madlung, Distinguished Professor of Biology, University

Equity Residential (NYSE: EQR), a recognized leader in corporate responsibility, today announced the publication of its 2024 Corporate Responsibility report. The report describes the Company’s strategies around sustainability, employee development, customer engagement, community service and governance as well as its goals and achievements in these areas.“We are pleased to share our 11th annual report on corporate responsibility. The issues covered in the report are integrated into our strategy a

Sexually transmitted disease rates among people 55+ skyrocketed between 2012 and 2022; New outdoor ad campaign points to free, nonjudgmental testing and treatment

Together for a Cure: Fundraising Event Aims to Unite the Community for Breast Cancer Research and Patient Support

Together for a Cure: Fundraising Events Will Further Breast Cancer Research and Support Patients Now

The Port of Seattle is proud to announce the 2024 Business Accelerator Program is now open for applications. Entrepreneurs are encouraged to apply. In partnership with Business Impact NW, the Port encourages women- and minority-owned small businesses to participate in the 13-week program. The Business Accelerator Program supports entrepreneurs in key Port industries like construction, architecture, and engineering, helping them to scale their businesses and achieve long-term sustainability.The 2

Redgate, the end-to-end Database DevOps solution provider, is celebrating its 25th anniversary this week with the launch of charitable and community support initiatives, alongside the announcement of a major commercial milestone.Today, Redgate is announcing it has reached $100 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR), a testament to its commitment to innovation, customer satisfaction, and talent development. From a two-person start-up founded in 1999, Redgate has grown to a global business prov

#1 Ranked US Property Owner, #79 of 500 Companies Recognized

Seahawks Star Jaxon Smith-Njigba to Host; Announced Players Include NFL Star Garrett Wilson, Seahawks Legend and Super Bowl Champ Robert Turbin, Marshall Glaze and Kwame Appiah of Netflix's “Love is Blind: Season 4”Presented by Waves Lifestyle, 2024 Edition of Annual Summer Event in South Sound Will Feature New “Filling the Gap” Community Initiative Highlighting Five Local Non-Profit Organizations

Clean Energy announce a series of deals with municipalities across the country representing a collective demand for more sustainable solutions.

BXP (NYSE: BXP), the largest publicly traded developer, owner, and manager of premier workplaces in the United States, announced today that it will host BXP’s third annual Sustainability & Impact Investor Update on Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 2:00 PM ET.BXP’s Sustainability & Impact Investor Update will be webcast live beginning at 2:00 PM ET on May 15, 2024 and is expected to conclude at approximately 3:30 PM ET. The webcast will be hosted by Doug Linde, President, BXP, and Ben Myers, SVP, Susta

BXP (NYSE: BXP), the largest publicly traded developer, owner, and manager of premier workplaces in the United States, today announced the release of BXP’s 2023 Sustainability & Impact Report.2023 highlights include:Remaining on track to achieve carbon-neutral operations by 2025Managing transition risks and building performance standard compliance, retrocomissioning 9 million square feet of our portfolio to optimize energy performanceExecuting a power purchase agreement for an additional 21 MW o

Tickets Available for Presale on April 302024 Edition of Annual Summer Event in South Sound Will Feature New “Filling the Gap” Community Initiative That Will Highlight Five Local Non-Profit Organizations

Kilroy Realty Corporation (NYSE: KRC, "Kilroy") recently published its thirteenth annual Sustainability Report, building on the company’s longstanding track record of sustainability leadership. The 2023 Sustainability Report details continuous progress and integration of environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into our operations.2023 was Kilroy’s fourth consecutive year of carbon neutral operations. Across the entire Kilroy portfolio, the company prioritizes energy efficiency in bui

Today, Bumbershoot Arts & Music Festival announces the appointment of Camilla Walter as the executive director of its nonprofit entity, Third Stone. Walter brings over 10 years of experience in fund development, along with strategic planning and fundraising skills to her new role.Most recently, Walter served as the executive director of Real Change Homeless Empowerment Project, a nonprofit that includes the Real Change Newspaper known as North America’s leading street newspaper; and a vendor pro

Digital commerce working to end hunger in Washington communities

Food surplus from Rite Aid stores in California will be donated to local nonprofit organizations

Bobcat and the National Recreation and Park Association partnership awarded $250,000 to deserving communities to develop and enhance green spaces

Ever.green announces a groundbreaking deal for RECs with additionality in which eight corporate buyers join forces to help repower a 55 MW wind farm.

Arctaris Impact Investors, Housing Diversity Corp., and United Way of Greater Los Angeles form a new partnership to deliver accessible housing tailored to residents' needs

Award based on employee survey recognizes company culture and support, leading to a 75% female workforce and celebration of diversity through Inclusion Consulting

nference’s federated AI platform is being leveraged to provide access to the deepest clinical data to generate insights and better inform decision-making

Leading digital engineering firm, CloudMoyo, has once again ranked in Seattle Business Magazine’s Top 100 Companies to Work For 2023. With deep expertise in analytics, cloud application development, comprehensive contract intelligence solutions, and digital strategies, CloudMoyo has earned a spot on this prestigious list for five consecutive years. Their work with generative AI, utilizing Microsoft Azure OpenAI and Icertis Explore AI, is pioneering innovation with their customers.Thanks to the h

Through the company’s Difference Maker Award, T-Mobile employees in Hawaii and Washington chose five charities to support, underscoring the Un-carrier’s dedication to making a positive impact in local communities

Welcoming 12 new Scholars and celebrating 10 years of investments in the palliative care workforce

Annual ranking by Seattle Business magazine recognizes Strong Tower’s commitment to diversity, supporting female employees, and carbon neutral operations

Leader in Sustainably Sourced Canned Seafood Partners with Feed the Hungry this Holiday Season to Give Back to Those in Need, Donating its Nutrient-Rich, Protein-Packed Products to Aid Sites Across the Country

Innovative New Dental School Focused on Serving Rural & Underserved Communities to be First in Nation to Offer Students Three Years of Full-time Immersive Training at Community Health Centers in Tacoma, Tri-Cities and Yakima

Awarded the Highest 5-Star Rating, Twelfth Consecutive “Green Star” Recognition, and an “A” Level Disclosure Score

Gables Residential is proud to announce its recent achievement of a prestigious 5-star sustainability rating, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing commitment to environmental responsibility and corporate excellence. This outstanding accomplishment solidifies Gables Residential as a leader among its industry peers.The Global ESG Benchmark for Real Estate (GRESB) is a renowned industry tool that assesses over 2,000 companies, real estate investment funds, and developers, encompassing a s

Favorite Educators Can Work at a Local MOD While Doing Good in Their Communities

Recap of CSR stories on Business Wire

More than 200,000 people in 20 countries have joined 5 For The Fight to raise money for 17 cancer research centers and 32 research positions since 2017$50M milestone marks the end of a successful 6-year run as the Utah Jazz jersey patch for the Qualtrics-led cancer research nonprofit5 For The Fight will now be featured permanently throughout the Delta Center, the Utah Jazz home arena

Pure Earth’s “Rapid Market Screening” (RMS) study, the largest and most diverse of its kind to date, found high rates of lead contamination in metal and ceramic foodware, paint, cosmetics, and toys, posing potentially serious health risks to those exposed to themNew World Bank research published in The Lancet Planetary Health reveals a dramatically greater burden and cost of lead exposure on IQ loss in children and on cardiovascular deaths in adults, six-fold greater than previously thought, and an estimated global cost of US$6 trillion.Pure Earth unveils a seven-point action plan to address the lead contamination crisis and calls for increased investment to scale proven solutions.

More than 1,500 organizations received free promotional items for nonprofits

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

New Brand Offers Same Top-quality Services and Commitment to Disability Inclusion

Age and language appropriate books will be distributed to children ages 6 months to 5 years at clinics across King County to promote healthy brain development, language acquisition and family bonds.

Investment will fuel expansion of leading national tech training nonprofit to three new cities in need of skilled technologists for digital economies

Customer Favorite Dessert Supports the It Gets Better Project, a Youth LGBTQ+ Non-profit Organization

BXP (NYSE: BXP), the largest publicly traded developer, owner, and manager of premier workplaces in the United States, announced today that it will host BXP’s second annual ESG Investor Update on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at 2:00 PM ET.BXP’s ESG Investor Update will be webcast live beginning at 2:00 PM ET and is expected to conclude at approximately 3:15 PM ET. The webcast will be moderated by Doug Linde, President, and will include presentations by Ben Myers, SVP, Sustainability, and Amy Gindel,

For the third consecutive year, Hipcamp and REI will team up to sponsor Outdoor Journal Tour's #WeHikeToHeal Challenge, a month-long outdoor wellness initiative focused on improving the mental and emotional health of women across the United States. This marks the brands’ shared commitment to promoting access to the outdoors and encouraging diversity in outdoor spaces.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230503005828/en/“The

Report Details KPIs and Progress Towards BXP’s ESG Goals

Brooks is supporting pathways that increase running access and participation for youth

Recap of CSR stories on Business Wire

Awarded Highest Honor Given by the ENERGY STAR Program for the 3rd Year

Two building services businesses unite under one brand with unique commitment to workforce development and inclusion.

Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) today announced financial results for its fourth quarter ended December 31, 2022.Fourth Quarter 2022Net sales increased 9% to $149.2 billion in the fourth quarter, compared with $137.4 billion in fourth quarter 2021. Excluding the $5.0 billion unfavorable impact from year-over-year changes in foreign exchange rates throughout the quarter, net sales increased 12% compared with fourth quarter 2021.North America segment sales increased 13% year-over-year to $93.4 bil

ESG Leadership Also Recognized by Second Consecutive Inclusion on DJSI North America