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Global Nutrition Leader Brings Science-Backed Performance Fuel to Celebrity Tennis Event

Company’s self-funded charitable program invites certified charities in select cities to apply for one of ten $10,000 grants

CDP, a global nonprofit organization, has recognized Kao with a triple ‘A’ rating for the fifth consecutive year.The CDP triple ‘A’—the highest rating available in the survey—is the result of Kao’s positive efforts to reduce environmental impact throughout the product lifecycle under its ESG strategy, the Kirei Lifestyle Plan.Kao is one of the few triple 'A' companies that were selected out of more than 24,800 organizations which participated in the survey.

Pacific Life has announced plans to give $9.5 million in charitable contributions throughout 2025, supporting the communities where it operates, both in the United States and internationally. Together with the Pacific Life Foundation, Pacific Life’s global philanthropy program will focus on investing in community impact-driven programs that enable current and future generations to thrive, including college & career readiness, food security, and ocean health initiatives.“We are committed to givin

Apple Hospitality REIT Publishes Annual Corporate Responsibility Report

Arch will provide scholarships, internships and fellowships to the students of the university

Official launch of the “Access to Health” initiative announced at the World Stroke Congress by WSO President, Dr. Sheila MartinsPartnership aims to reduce healthcare disparities with pilot projects in Nigeria and TanzaniaProject leaders and healthcare professionals convene to discuss next steps and project execution

Sinclair Partners with The Salvation Army to Raise Funds for Emergency AidSinclair to Donate up to $50,000 for Relief Efforts

Corridor Program: Mercedes-Benz and Hydro extend their strategic partnership to support the long-term development of communities along the aluminum supply chain in the state of Pará, Brazil.Just Transition: Lighthouse project to create positive impacts for both people and nature throughout aluminum supply chain in Brazil.Joint efforts: Mercedes-Benz, Hydro and local NGOs form a steering committee to enhance community involvement in mining area.Decarbonization: In 2022, Hydro and Mercedes-Benz agreed to work together on a technology roadmap for producing low-carbon aluminum.

Nevada demonstration plant integrates direct lithium extraction (DLE), concentration and conversion technologies to sustainably produce lithium at scaleIntegrated technology solution produces lithium from brine 500 times faster than conventional methods while using significantly less land, water and chemical reagentsVerified results confirm recovery rate of 96% lithium from brine at operational rates

More than $1 million awarded to support initiatives in key communities

The acquisition will boost innovation in grants management software and corporate social responsibility solutions, making it simpler for changemakers to drive impact

Record Quarterly Revenue $1.34 billion, up 11% Y/YRecord Q3 Operating Income $129 million, up 32% Y/YRecord Q3 EPS $1.59, up 42% Y/YRecord Backlog $5.23 billion, up 19% Y/YIncreasing FY 2024 Net Revenue and EPS guidance

US $5.9 million Prize attracts submissions from 156 countriesHigh number of entries leverage advanced technologies like artificial intelligence and blockchain to address pressing sustainability challengesSince 2008, the Prize has transformed the lives of over 384 million people

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

The world’s first plastic-neutral retailer updates its Plastic Free by 2025 commitment and launches the Beyond Plastic™ Impact Tracker to engage customers directly on new goals

Precision oncology/medicine, digital health, translational neurosciences to advance Phoenix Bioscience Core, new hubs

Fundraising Partnership to Help Provide Meals to Children This Summer When School is Not in SessionSinclair to Donate $25,000

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

The world’s first plastic-neutral retailer builds on existing partnership with leading conservation nonprofit to create a “Crafted with a Cause” seasonal product line

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

Company highlights advances on climate action and sustainability goals

The world’s first plastic-neutral retailer marks Earth Month with new innovation, a “Perfect Isn’t Sustainable” campaign, and recognition of core sustainability partners enabling the company to move consumer products Beyond Plastic™

H2O Innovation has sold its super-concentrated antiscalants with reduced CO2 footprint to over 25 desalination plants.

Oxfam’s new research shows that only 10 of top 200 US public companies publicly support a living wage, while four have CEO-worker pay ratios over 1500:1

Steel Sports, a social impact organization that inspires youth across America to reach their full potential through sports education and programming, released a report today demonstrating the efficacy of their proprietary Steel Sports Coaching System: The Lasorda Way.The innovative Steel Sports Coaching System provides high-quality instruction that prioritizes character growth and athletic development. Steel Coaches focus on four Core Values that research shows have reached high awareness among

Hydrogen one of multiple technology solutions to achieve carbon neutrality

GKN Powder Metallurgy receives EcoVadis Platinum Rating in sustainability.

Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. joined the Fuel Cell & Hydrogen Energy Association (FCHEA) alongside hydrogen producers, infrastructure providers, engineering firms and other off takers as part of its pursuit of multiple technology solutions to achieve carbon neutrality. The company recently announced the development of a hydrogen outboard motor, and its parent company, Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd., also announced plans to acquire all shares of electric outboard company Torqeedo®.This press release f

This Collaboration Extends to Making a Positive Impact in the Community Through EveryDayMatters Foundation Initiatives

Foundation donates $15,000 to support families of seriously ill children

Apple Hospitality REIT Publishes Annual Corporate Responsibility Report

Alberto Bona: "it will be a very gripping challenge, and we are ready and focused"

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

Nemours Children’s Health, Jacksonville and the Jim & Tabitha Furyk Foundation have partnered to make a donation that clears a years-long waiting list at existing Blessings in a Backpack schools with a critical need. The expanded support will provide healthy weekend food for an additional 880 children in Northeast Florida during the 2023-2024 school year.Millions of students nationwide get food during the school week through federal meal programs. However, many struggle with food insecurity on t

Partnership Builds on InMobi’s Sustainability Commitments to Science-Based Targets Initiative, Givsly, and AdTechCares

Mouser Electronics Inc., the industry's leading New Product Introduction (NPI) distributor with the widest selection of semiconductors and electronic components™, unveils the next installment of its award-winning Empowering Innovation Together series today, spotlighting the need for environmental sensors. Mouser examines the technology and applications behind environmental sensors and how they are used in creating indoor air quality monitoring solutions through a technical content stream of arti

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.

One Acre Fund will expand support to 1.6 million African farmers, helping to climate-proof harvest and raise farmer incomes

Kimco Realty® (NYSE: KIM), North America’s largest publicly traded owner and operator of open-air, grocery-anchored shopping centers and a growing portfolio of mixed-use assets, today announced the publication of its third Green Bond Report, outlining the use of the net proceeds and the associated estimated environmental impact of the company’s inaugural green bond, issued in July of 2020. Of the $493.7 million in net proceeds from the green bond issuance, $373.8 million, or over 75 percent, has

Maintains 2023 revenue guidance, raises adjusted EBITDA guidanceRecords first Operating Cash Flow Positive QuarterStill expects to be near adjusted EBITDA break-even in Q3Announces leadership changes; Jeff Yurcisin appointed new CEO; Stuart Landesberg to become Executive Chairman; John Replogle to become lead independent directorAnnounces $10 million investment from Volition CapitalLarry Cheng, Managing Partner of Volition Capital, Board Member at GameStop and Former Board member at Chewy, to join Grove’s Board of DirectorsIntroduces new Growth and Market Expansion Initiative

Applebee’s® restaurants nationwide will become “Lemonade Stands” for the next six weeks and raise funds to end pediatric cancer; In 19 years, Applebee’s has raised enough money to fund 290,000 hours of childhood cancer research so scientists can search for more cures for all kids with cancer.

Cemex and Synhelion announced today a significant milestone in their joint effort to develop fully solar-driven cement production: the scaling of their technology to industrially-viable levels. This includes the continuous production of clinker, the most energy-intensive part of cement manufacturing, using only solar heat.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230803401989/en/Close-up of Synhelion’s receiver delivering the hig

Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. (Nasdaq: ODFL) announced today the release of its 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report. The 2022 ESG Report content has been informed by the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) Road Transportation Sustainability Accounting Standard and is reported with reference to the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standards. The ESG Report is available under the Corporate Responsibility section of the Company’s investor website at ir.odfl.com.Fo

Viamericas Corporation has recently launched its Viamistad campaign with Banco GyT to raise money for educational and recreational camps in Guatemala.

TriMas (NASDAQ: TRS) today announced it has released its annual Sustainability Report, demonstrating the Company's commitment to transparency by providing a comprehensive overview of its sustainability progress achieved during 2022.TriMas’ Sustainability Report demonstrates the Company's dedication to responsible environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices and details the wide range of sustainability initiatives initiated across its global operations. As illustrated in the report, TriMa

The donation aims to support job training and workforce development programs

Multispecialty clinic will provide medical, dental and behavioral health services for children entering foster care

Through ComEd’s Climate-Friendly Nonprofit Grant program, Maywood-based nonprofit also creates more than 30 jobs

New three-month program will provide education and guidance on healthy food habits and access to healthier foods for Rio Grande Valley community members and their familiesCreated in partnership with the Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley, Instacart, and Unite Us, the program provides an all-encompassing approach to improve access to nutritional foods and actionable behavior change adviceFound will donate $20,000 in Instacart Fresh Funds to the Healthy Habits Program, which will be distributed to community members who have been diagnosed with diabetes or other chronic conditions to give them access to healthier foods and promote healthy living