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The Molpus Woodlands Group, LLC (Molpus), a leading timberland investment management organization, has, on behalf of its clients, successfully purchased approximately 173,000 acres of timberland in Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi combined.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251002295928/en/Along the Mississippi River.The properties consist of well-managed, high quality timberlands. Molpus believes these timberlands pres

Builders FirstSource, Inc. (NYSE: BLDR) (“Builders FirstSource” or the "Company"), the nation’s largest supplier of building products, prefabricated components, and value-added services to the professional market for new residential construction and repair and remodeling, announced today that it has published its 2025 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report, highlighting how the Company aligns and advances sustainability within its business strategy to deliver value for its customers, team

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

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

The three-day contemporary art event welcomes 10,000+ attendees to San Diego Convention Center, November 1-3, 2024Partnership with Redwood Art Group, Monarch School, Humble Design and ARTS DISTRICT Liberty Station furthers UBS’s commitment to supporting and encouraging local artistic communities, while benefitting underserved families and childrenThe US art market continues to lead in global rankings of art sales worldwide according to the Global Art Market Report published by UBS and Art Basel

According to AMGTA Lifecycle Research, material jetting showed 24.8% reduction in CO2-eq emissions over traditional material processes and saved 49.9% of stock material across the supply chainCollaborative study with Stratasys and Dyloan Bond Factory, a Pattern Group company reveals significant sustainability potential for fashion industry

Takeda’s Five New Partnerships Boost Total Global CSR Program Contributions to JPY 24.2 Billion (Approx. USD 167.5 million) Since Program Inception in 2016.More Than 24,500 Takeda Employees Worldwide Participated in the Selection of the Five New Partnerships: Society for Family Health Rwanda, Relief International, Mercy Corps, University of Nairobi and Partners In Health.With This New Cohort of Partnerships, Takeda’s Global CSR Program Expects to Reach 25.2 Million People in 92 Countries by 2028.

Kerecis is donating its fish-skin burn-treatment product, GraftGuide, for victims of the Maui fires.

More than 50 MBUSA employee volunteers and Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson participated in “Camp MBUSA” with children from YMCA of Metro Atlanta.The event is part of MBUSA’s corporate social responsibility initiative, Driving Your Future, which aims to empower the next generation.Kids from YMCA of Metro Atlanta participated in field day activities and interactive safety education stations covering topics of water, bike, pedestrian, and child passenger safety led by nonprofit Safe Kids Worldwide.

Builders FirstSource, Inc. (NYSE: BLDR) (“Builders FirstSource” or the "Company"), the nation’s largest supplier of building products, prefabricated components, and value-added services to the professional market for new residential construction and repair and remodeling, announced today that it has published its 2023 Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report, highlighting advancements in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) across the Company in 2022. The report offers an overview of

Initiative aims to reduce carbon footprint and promote environmental responsibility

Samsara Inc. ("Samsara") (NYSE: IOT), the pioneer of the Connected Operations™ Cloud, today released its annual Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report titled, “Building a safer and more sustainable world.” The report details Samsara’s environmental and social progress this past year and how integrity and ethics are at the forefront of its governance structure.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230420005291/en/S

New dataset, RepRisk Geospatial, identifies proximity of extractive sector projects to Key Biodiversity Areas and protected areas

Krach and Turkel Cite Urgency to Confront CCP’s Use of Technology to Enable Human Rights Abuses

Forbes Technology Council Is an Invitation-Only Community for World-Class CIOs, CTOs, and Technology Executives

The latest iteration of Pantene’s #BeautifuLGBTQ+ campaign encourages real LGBTQ+ representation and self-expression through hair in marketing and advertising.

Program to empower the next generation with three national partners focused on education and safety

This appointment comes as the firm unveils an Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) suite of solutions for clients and a charge to internally formalize its history of employee action.

100% of net proceeds from sales of the Jackie Robinson Collection will benefit the Jackie Robinson Foundation

Purdys believes that kids everywhere should be able to experience childhood moments—even when they’re away from home.

Corporations, private investment, and government commitment stake claim in a trillion-dollar industry and strive to create The Jetsons-like paradise …and more

2022 Program Expands to Include an Additional Artist; Introduces Peer Mentoring Facet of CurriculumLast Year’s Program Garnered 100% Staffing Success Rate Across Nickelodeon and ViacomCBS ProductionsClick HERE for bios and headshots.

52 physicians from across the U.S. selected for the inaugural cohort of the five-year, $100 million initiativeInitiative is part of the BMS Foundation commitment to health equity and diversity and inclusion made last yearApplications are also now open for second cohort to begin in October 2022

Closure Systems International Inc. (CSI) reveals a new tethered closure design that helps keep plastics in the economy and out of the environment.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210826005745/en/CSI's new Twist & Flip design (Photo: Business Wire)“As an active member of the U.S. Plastics Pact, Sustainable Packaging Coalition, and The Association of Plastic Recyclers, we are collaborating within our industry, our communit

Application window now open until July 16th for Fall 2021 cohort

Community Enhancement Collaboration, Inc. (CEC) has received the Monroe E. Trout Premier Cares Award and a $100,000 cash prize from Premier Inc.

Supplier Diversity360 Broadens Focus Beyond Ownership

Global Collaboration through Virtual Centers of Excellence for Geospatial Information Will Provide Greater Access to SDG Data Hubs for Nations in Need

Xylem Delivers More Than 100,000 Face Shields to Front-line Workers

$920K Awards Honor Princeton Astrophysicist James Gunn, University of Rochester Chemist Ching Tang, and Théâtre du Soleil Founder Ariane Mnouchkine

Funding Will Support 4 Collaborative Teams Funds to Help Bridge the Translational Gap in Brain Cancer Research

Vert Asset Management, a dedicated ESG investment manager, today announced the launch of the Vert Global Sustainable Real Estate Fund (Ticker: VGSRX), an open-end mutual fund which seeks to achieve long-term capital appreciation. The Fund invests across the globe in publicly listed real estate investment trusts (REITs) using evidence-based environmental, social and governance (ESG) metrics. “We are the first sustainable real estate mutual fund available

Partnership is focused on using technology to bridge the generation gap; students helping seniors get familiar with technology