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In celebration of her milestone 100th World Cup victory, Ikon Pass will match donations up to $50,000 to help Mikaela Shiffrin, the greatest skier of all time and Ikon Pass ambassador, raise $100,000 for Share Winter Foundation, to support youth learn to ski and snowboard initiatives. Ikon Pass holders are encouraged to make a donation at ikonpass.com/ambassadors/mikaela-shiffrin.Share Winter’s mission is to enrich the lives of youth through winter sports through collaboration with mountain part

Designer Brands Inc. achieves milestone goal for global nonprofit

Ladder Capital Corp (NYSE: LADR) (“we,” “our,” “Ladder,” or the “Company”) today announced operating results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2024. GAAP income before taxes for the three months ended December 31, 2024 was $33.0 million, and diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) was $0.25. Distributable earnings was $33.6 million, or $0.27 of distributable EPS. GAAP income before taxes for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $110.9 million, and diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) was $0.8

Grocer encourages diverse nonprofits to apply for its 6th annual grant program and continues support of local community service initiatives with long-standing partners

The updated Canadian Marketing Code of Ethics and Standards strengthens consumer protection with a focus on transparency, consent and ethical practices for younger audiences

Growing range of private investment opportunities cements the firm’s undisputed leadership role in the impact investing field.

 ULTRUS™ software from UL Solutions is recognized as a leader in the latest Green Quadrant: EHS Software report

Campaign raises critical funds to support shelter animals impacted by natural disasters; funds are already providing immediate relief in response to ongoing Southern California wildfires

Publishes Corporate Sustainability Report and TCFD Report

“When we visited Tri-Ko, we were immediately struck by the dedication of their staff and the warmth that defines their approach,” said Trenton Travis, Marketing Director at KWIKOM.

NiSource Inc. (NYSE: NI), one of the largest fully-regulated utilities in the United States, has been named to the 2024 Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI), marking the 11th consecutive year the company has earned the recognition. The DJSI are float-adjusted market capitalization weighted indices that measure the performance of companies using environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria.“Receiving this recognition for an 11th straight year is a testament to our longstanding resolve t

The Kulpa Foundation has awarded Arpita Chowdhury, a Texas State University student dedicated to improving healthcare access and innovation for underserved communities, the 2024 Kulpa Health Innovations Scholarship.

Rite Aid Healthy Futures today announced grants totaling nearly $12M in 2024 to fund organizations and programs to address major societal challenges and crises facing children and youth, with a focus on food insecurity, mental health and racial equity. Grant recipients include national charitable networks, children’s hospitals, regional foodbanks and local organizations across Rite Aid communities.Healthy Futures, a public charity affiliated with Rite Aid, one of the nation’s leading pharmacy re

Churchill Asset Management LLC (“Churchill”), an investment-specialist of Nuveen that provides customized financing solutions to U.S. middle market-focused private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies, was recognized among the 2024 “Best Places to Work in Money Management” by Pensions & Investments (P&I) magazine.Presented by P&I, the global news source of money management and institutional investing, the 13th annual survey and recognition program is dedicated to identifying and recogni

Completion of the project has doubled the major highway fast charging coverage in the state

» Agreement setting out the significant participation of the Manawan Atikamekw to responsibly develop graphite in the Nitaskinan in a way that respects the environment and provides direct benefits to the community.» Enhanced collaboration on aspects related to Atikamekw culture, the environment, training, employment, business opportunities, and financial benefits.» Agreement signed following a community consultation process.» Commitment to a long-term, mutually beneficial relationship of trust based on respect, inclusion, sustainability and responsibility.

Company to Continue to Focus on Improving Water Security in High-Risk Locations, Reducing Packaging Waste and Decreasing Emissions

UL Solutions is recognized as an innovator in the latest Green Quadrant: ESG and Sustainability Assurance Services report.

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

Recognition of NationSwell’s work to be celebrated at the annual NationSwell Summit, showcasing the power of collaborative solutions in driving meaningful change

Proceeds from Votes to Benefit the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation

 CompassMSP Lights Up the Holiday Season by Sponsoring Angel Trees, Bringing Joy and Essential Support to Families in Need

Evaluation allows CSG to measure and enhance business practices that positively impact the environment and society

Global ‘Achieving Greater Together’ Effort Supports More than 1,600 Organizations in 20 Countries

Over $600,000 Total Allocated to Date for Disaster Relief Efforts

Coty surpasses Scope 1 and 2 emissions reduction targets and achieves a significant 65% reduction in Scope 3 air freight emissions.Establishes ambitious new targets for sustainable packaging and water use.Rejoins the Ellen MacArthur Foundation as a Network Member to implement and scale circular design.Achieves gender balance in leadership target ahead of 2025 commitment.

NetApp® (NASDAQ: NTAP), the intelligent data infrastructure company, today announced the appointment of Pamela Hennard as the new Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer. In her expanded role, Pamela will lead NetApp's efforts to foster diversity, equity, and inclusion across the organization and within the talent acquisition process and throughout the full employee journey.Pamela Hennard has been an integral part of NetApp's success, serving as the Vice President of Global Talent Acquisition. Wit

Stay in the Game! Attendance Network collectively reduced chronic absenteeism at twice the overall state rate.

Mary Kay Inc., a global leader in skincare innovation and sustainability, was honored for the second year in a row with a 2024 Texan by Nature 20 (TxN 20) award, a prestigious recognition created by the conservation non-profit Texan by Nature. Founded by former First Lady Laura Bush, Texan by Nature annually celebrates 20 businesses based or operating in Texas that demonstrate data-backed commitments to conservation and sustainability through the TxN 20 initiative.This press release features mul

Achieving net-zero emissions is central to Ecolab's ambition to deliver net positive water and climate impact

Grocer announces 2024 Romay Davis Belonging, Inclusion and Diversity Grant recipients in honor of namesake’s birthday and legacy

Goal to Improve Birth Outcomes for New York Families

First-of-its-Kind Research Collaboration for Takeda and Boston Medical Center with the Aim to Decarbonize the Health Care Value ChainThree-Year Collaboration to Tackle Carbon Emissions from Regulated Medical Waste, Including Pharmaceutical PackagingLearnings will be Shared to Scale Decarbonization Solutions Across the Health Care Value Chain

A consortium comprised of Cemex and Linde, a leading global industrial gases and engineering company, has been selected to receive €157 million in funding from the EU Innovation Fund for a pioneering CO2 capture project at Cemex’s Rüdersdorf Cement Plant in Germany.The project, Cemex’s largest planned Carbon Capture Use and Storage (CCUS) project to date, aims to capture 1.3 million metric tons of CO2 per year from Rüdersdorf’s cement production, ultimately decarbonizing the site by 2030.“Our Fu

IEC 62443-4-2 SL2 certification provides higher level of protection against cyberthreats for EcoStruxure™ IT Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) solutionsIndependent certification process features rigorous testing and assessmentNetwork Management Card 3 (NMC3) only network management card to obtain this level of encryption and robustness

Cutting emissions by 65% demonstrates commitment to sustainability through innovation

SLR Consulting (SLR), a global leader in sustainability solutions, enters into an agreement to acquire Malk Partners (Malk).Headquartered in New York City, Malk is a leading environmental, social and governance (ESG) Advisory firm specializing in sustainability management services to private market investors and their portfolio companies. Malk’s expertise spans private equity, growth equity, venture capital, credit, real estate, and infrastructure asset classes.Founded in 2009, Malk’s mission is

Program provides resources to Housing Choice Voucher families with children to move to high opportunity areas

Joyce University’s 6th annual Halloween drive collects costumes for young patients

Santa Clara University welcomed more than 1800 new undergraduate students to campus this weekend with festivities that included an after-dark dance party, welcome liturgy, and official affinity group receptions for students of different backgrounds and cultures.The class of 2028 is the second-largest class in SCU history, comprising 1,612 Broncos from 46 states and 30 countries or regions across the world. The 212 students joining as transfers come from 140 other institutions, including 60 commu

Foundation kicks off with two initial $1M grants, TransitionZero and Merit America

Mail industry leader recognized for strong commitment to providing workplace well-being resources, programs, and support for associates

Two Roads Consulting Is Recognized for a Best Firm to Work for and the Women Leaders in Consulting Awards

Company showcases plans to accelerate digital experiences for nonprofits, to support the advancement of SDGs during the United Nations General AssemblyNew research from ServiceNow and ThoughtLab reveals the potential for nonprofits to serve an additional 103.1 million people per year with successful digital transformation effortsActivities build on recent ServiceNow global impact efforts, including work with the International Rescue Committee on humanitarian crises and GivePower for drinking water accessServiceNow’s ESG solution helps companies plan, manage, govern, and report on their ESG efforts to drive greater environmental, social, and business impact

First Task Force on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) report enhances transparency and accountabilityCompany advances sustainability across its products, operations and value chain as part of its Healthy Lives MissionProgress includes reducing Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions1, 2, 3 by 26% since 2020 and increasing renewable electricity4 usage to 65% of its electricity usage

Multi-year agreement includes Securian Canada as presenting sponsor of Home Ice Hockey

More Than 22,000 Takeda Employees Selected the FY2024 New Partners: Population Services International, Bulungula Incubator, Reach Out Cameroon, Seed Global Health and VillageReachTakeda’s Five New Partnerships Boost Total Global CSR Program Contributions to JPY 28.8 Billion (Approx. USD 199.1 million) Across 34 Diverse Partnerships Worldwide and extend our reach to an additional 2 million direct beneficiariesTakeda’s Global CSR Program Expects to Reach 27 Million People in 93 Countries by 2030

In response to corporate DEI programs facing mounting and uncertain legal challenges, Mitchell Silberberg & Knupp LLP announced their launching of a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Advisory practice group devoted to helping organizations navigate the external complexities that threaten to impinge the positive outcomes derived from DEI-related initiatives.“DEI programs are viewed by companies as a vital tool in strengthening their organizations,” said MSK partner Louise Truong, who will chair th

Emissions targets & progress verified by the Science Based Target initiative (“SBTi”)

The Janus Henderson Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Janus Henderson Investors, today celebrates its 30th anniversary. Since 1994, the Foundation has made positive and lasting impacts on communities worldwide by contributing over US$48 million to strategic partnerships, volunteering, and charitable causes.While the Foundation has always focused on education and first offered four-year college scholarships to at-risk youth, its mission has evolved into investing in a brighter future by helpin