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America Votes for the 19th Winner of the National Home Makeover Contest

Today, Warren E. Buffett converted 1,800 A shares into 2,700,000 B shares in order to give these B shares to four family foundations: 1,500,000 shares to The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation and 400,000 shares to each of The Sherwood Foundation, The Howard G. Buffett Foundation and NoVo Foundation. These donations have been delivered today.Mr. Buffett’s comments to his fellow shareholders follow:* * * * * * * * * * * *To My Fellow Shareholders:I will no longer be writing Berkshire’s annual repo

Installed Building Products, Inc. (the “Company” or “IBP”) (NYSE: IBP), an industry-leading installer of insulation and complementary building products, announced today the release of the Company’s 2025 Environmental, Social and Governance (“ESG”) report, showcasing key achievements from the past year and reaffirming its ongoing commitment to ESG principles. The report highlights the Company’s continued efforts to support environmental sustainability, employee well-being, and community engagemen

MetLife Foundation Commits $9 Million to FIFA Global Citizen Education Fund

Grants awarded to five community organizations; Customers invited to join the fight against hunger

Excelerate Energy, Inc. (the “Company” or “Excelerate”) (NYSE: EE) today announced the publication of its 2024 Sustainability Report, highlighting the Company’s progress across key environmental, social, and governance (ESG) priorities during the 2024 calendar year.The 2024 Sustainability Report outlines Excelerate’s efforts to reduce emissions, enhance operational safety, and expand access to reliable energy in markets around the world. It also details the Company’s approach to stakeholder enga

Company Reports Strong Progress on Climate Goals and Community Impact in Fourteenth Annual Corporate Responsibility Report

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Philanthropic Investments Recognized by Washington Business Journal

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 2024 Sustainability & Impact Report.2024 highlights include:Achieving carbon-neutral operations for greenhouse gas emissions scopes 1 and 2Adopting new 2030 Energy and Water intensity targets, and science-based greenhouse gas emissions reduction targetsIncreasing clean energy ‘additionality’ commitments to over 50 MW of onsite and offsite sol

Williams Employees to Volunteer and Complete More Than 100 Projects in Communities Nationwide

Employees from Aramark (NYSE: ARMK), a leading global provider of food and facilities services, give back to their local communities all year long through the company’s flagship volunteer program, Aramark Building Community. As a part of this program, on Thursday, April 10, Aramark volunteers across the globe will join together in an annual day of service, Aramark Building Community Day (ABC Day).This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/new

Eldredge Garage Parking Lot Project Delivers Fast Charging to Main Street in Chatham, MA, Supporting Local Businesses

 

Two unique styles now available exclusively at MyEyeDr. offices nationwide

Foot Levelers, the world leader in hand-crafted custom orthotics, wants to reiterate its commitment to philanthropic support of the chiropractic profession in its 2024 Giving Back Annual Report.Foot Levelers continued its strong tradition of giving back, donating more than $1.1 million in 2024 to chiropractic colleges, state associations, and other chiropractic organizations. Since its founding, the company has donated over $37 million and remains committed to innovation, education, and advocacy

Nerds, celebrities, and content creators unite in Hollywood to rebuild LA, with all proceeds benefiting United Way Greater Los Angeles.

BDO USA today announced a cause partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA).

At Peraton, we believe in supporting causes that align with our core values, and teaming up with mission partners for events, like a holiday food drive, provides an exceptional opportunity to raise awareness of those causes. We believe in the power of giving back and are committed to making a meaningful difference in people’s lives. As such, Peraton is proud to partner with the 2024 Go Bowling Military Bowl to make an impact in the Annapolis community to host a food drive benefiting the Marshall

Sony Electronics Inc.; ERI – the nation’s leading recycler of electronics and cybersecurity-focused hardware destruction company; and T&N – Hawaii’s leading e-waste collection company – are joining forces the first weekend in January to provide Hawaii residents with a convenient and free way to responsibly recycle unwanted consumer electronics. The free collection event will take place at Waikiki Elementary School’s ‘Going Green Day’ in Honolulu.Residents will be able to drop off unwanted electr

Apple Hospitality REIT Publishes Annual Corporate Responsibility Report

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

Nonprofit Also Added Capacity and Programming This Year

Sweetgreen is proud to help keep eight LA farmers markets open, supporting Food Access LA and their shared goal of connecting communities to local food directly from farmers

Donation will help provide over 1.5 million meals, employees engaging in nationwide volunteer efforts

Hotels and recipients were honored at the 2024 Historic Hotels Annual Awards of Excellence Ceremony and Gala on November 21, 2024, at The Omni Homestead Resort in Hot Springs, Virginia (United States of America).

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

Together with National Hispanic Energy Council, Avangrid brings together 15 Hispanic legislators, municipal officials, business executives, and nonprofit leaders to discuss energy issues facing Hispanic community; commits to convening annuallyAvangrid to become a Business Member of the National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators, and Avangrid CEO Pedro Azagra to become member of the Board of Trustees of the National Hispanic Energy CouncilPhotos from the event available HERE

AvalonBay Communities, Inc. (NYSE: AVB) (the “Company”) announced that it has been named the Regional Sector Leader for Americas Residential in the 2024 GRESB Development Benchmark, earning a score of 96 out of 100. The annual GRESB Sector Leader Awards recognize real estate and infrastructure companies, funds, and assets that demonstrate outstanding leadership in sustainability.“As an avid developer, with meaningful sustainability targets, we incorporate environmental design standards into our

Apartment Income REIT LLC (“AIR” or “AIR Communities”) today announced an update on the company’s corporate responsibility progress. Recently, AIR received a 2024 GRESB score of 87 out of 100, a five-point increase from the previous year. The achievement places AIR second in its peer group and 16th out of 145 American residential entities. Formerly known as the Global Real Estate Sustainability Benchmark, GRESB is a global reporting framework that covers more than 2000 portfolios with $8.8 trill

45,000 passionate fans came out to EAT. DRINK. FEED NYC. and celebrate the 17th annual Food Network New York City Wine & Food Festival presented by Invesco QQQ (NYCWFF) at its exciting new home, the Invesco QQQ Festival Campus at the Brooklyn Army Terminal from October 17-20. The Festival featured over 80 events and 500 restaurants across the city, including walk-around tastings, late-night soirées, and exclusive dining experiences with celebrity chefs and world-renowned culinary talents such as

Bala Consulting Engineers unveils the Bala Sustainability Index which compiles the most important sustainability metrics in one proprietary snapshot.

Developments in multiple states will provide physical and behavioral health services

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The TV star and entrepreneur details her family’s story in new campaign to help families recognize the signs and symptoms of agitation in Alzheimer’s dementia

NutriHarvest will focus on three key areas including VACS, school food programs, and poultry farming for vulnerable communities.

The home remodeler joins forces with nonprofit and commits $100,000 to better serve and advocate for the Latino community

Successful U.S.-ASEAN Smart Cities program offers blueprint for high impact, peer-to-peer water utility partnerships that advance UN SDG 6

Three nonprofits awarded grants for innovative solutions and commitment to ending the cycle of hunger within their communities

Excelerate Energy, Inc. (the “Company” or “Excelerate”) (NYSE: EE) announced today that it has published its 2023 Sustainability Report showcasing the Company’s global sustainability activities, environmental performance, and results from the calendar year 2023. The 2023 Sustainability Report, titled “Waves of Change: Embarking on a Sustainable Future,” highlights Excelerate's role in addressing global energy challenges by making LNG available to more people who need it worldwide while minimizin

New report finds that the presence of amenities near public EV chargers will increase charging station use, contributing revenue, which could help to offset EV infrastructure costsCalifornia EV drivers are willing to pay more for more accessible charging with zero wait

Reflecting AIR Communities' commitment to outstanding corporate citizenship, the 21st annual AIR Gives Charity Golf Classic successfully raised $460,000 to foster strong communities and support those who serve our country. With the help of many longstanding business partners, the tournament continues to be a cornerstone of AIR’s commitment to others and dedication to positive relationships.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/

Southern Glazer’s announces AlcoholEdu for High School course is available to high schools in Florida, Texas and New York for 2024-2025 school year.

SolarEdge Home Battery customers will be able to save by charging with low-cost, clean energy – fully automated by KrakenOctopus Energy customers in the UK and US first to benefit from lower energy billsSolarEdge systems around the world to expand Kraken's 'Virtual Power Plant' potential and turbocharge the smart grid 

Quinbrook and Primergy’s Gemini project has successfully balanced its large scale with responsible ecosystem management and stakeholder interests to deliver cost-effective, clean, reliable power

A team of Guild Mortgage employees recently traveled to the jungle of Ecuador to help a village gain access to additional clean, drinkable water.

Location brings faster service to Walmart stores and new career opportunities

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

Leading Employers Mark 2-Year Progress on Shared Prosperity $4.7B 5-Year Commitment, Potential to Unlock Up to $50 Billion GDP in Region

The New Three-Year Agreement Extends Ongoing Partnership to a Total of Seven Years