ESG News For Fidelity Investments

(BRK.A; BRK.B) –Today, Warren E. Buffett will convert 1,600 A shares into 2,400,000 B shares in order to give these B shares to four family foundations: 1,500,000 shares to The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation and 300,000 shares to each of The Sherwood Foundation, The Howard G. Buffett Foundation and NoVo Foundation.Mr. Buffett’s comments to his fellow shareholders follow:* * * * * * * * * * * *The gifts I am making today reduce my holdings of Berkshire Hathaway Class A shares to 206,363, a 56.

Ten Pennsylvania communities were officially welcomed as Blueprint Communities® today, beginning a unique 18-month local revitalization program.

FHLB Dallas’ Partnership Grant Program Provides 3:1 Match of Members’ Donations

Following three successful cohorts, a collaborative project establishing an Environmental, Social and Governance Energy Leadership certificate program at the University of Oklahoma will run a fourth cohort of its flagship Energy ESG Leadership Certificate Program this Fall.The two-week, 46-hour Energy ESG Leadership Certificate Program was developed in a cooperative effort by Mewbourne College’s Ronnie K. Irani Center for Energy Solutions and Project Canary, an ESG-focused data-analytics company

SimScale GmbH supports the development of innovative climate technologies using its cloud-native engineering simulation software.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230821591364/en/Engineering a better planet using engineering simulation with SimScale (Graphic: Business Wire)SimScale has partnered with leading engineering firms developing innovative climate technologies and will be hosting a free webinar, Engineering A Bett

NationSwell Collaboratives, an initiative that connects committed actors across sectors and resources for scaled action, was recognized by Fast Company in two categories for laying the foundation for the Future of Work.

NationSwell Summit, the premier gathering for impact practitioners from the nation’s most influential, purpose-driven organizations, will return to New York following a nearly three year hiatus. Past speakers include Salesforce CEO and co-founder Marc Benioff, former Secretary of Education Arne Duncan, Black Lives Matter co-founder Alicia Garza, and environmentalist Bill McKibben.

Annual induction ceremony and networking luncheon brings together over 100 of the Bay Area's top executives, philanthropic leaders, entrepreneurs, and innovators to honor outstanding business partners and entrepreneurs who, through their work, have made a significant contribution to their community

Rissman will lead the impact organization’s rapidly growing membership community of leaders at the vanguard of social, economic and environmental progress

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C-suite executives at Verizon, Target, Salesforce; Harvard Business School professors; and social sector activists among those chosen for top honor.

Industry-leading collective formed by key players in the energy industry to focus on data-driven MRV across the CCS value-chain

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Funds Provided through Disaster and Home Repair Programs

Tiana Day named the first Gen Z judge for the Elevate Prize, joining panel that now also includes past winners Amanda Nguyen and Dixon Chibanda

Collaboration demonstrates Volta’s unique ability to maximize value for urban communities by offering accessible public charging, subsidized by advertising-enabled EV charging stationsPartnership expands the reach of the Volta Media™ Network within the number one ranked New York, NY DMA

100% of Olympus’ YE21 operated assets certified as Responsibly Sourced Gas

Independent environmental assessment in Permian and DJ basins positions Chevron in Responsibly Sourced Natural Gas (RSG) market

Also Hosts 25th Anniversary Employee Fundraiser with JA of Northern California to Help Raise Awareness of JA Across Align’s Global Organization

60% of Companies Indicated Their Employees Will Be Returning Under a ‘Hybrid’ ModelHalf of Employers Surveyed Are Designing Well-Being Programs To Support Traditionally Underrepresented Employee Populations

Two-thirds of those who have not given are considering donating soonFidelity Charitable® donors once again tap “ready reserves” in their accounts to provide relief

Oklo and Argonne were awarded a $4.5 million project from the U.S. Department of Energy Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy (ARPA-E) to develop advanced safeguards and security monitoring technology to support the commercialization of fuel recycling.The ARPA-E project will develop advanced sensors paired with machine learning to accomplish safeguards and security goals for advanced fuel recycling as well as to improve process efficiency.This project is one of several projects in which Oklo will be partnering with Argonne to commercialize recycling technologies to create a secure and economical fuel supply chain for emission-free advanced fission.

Fidelity Charitable® appoints Jacob Pruitt as president, succeeding Pamela Norley

17 Progressive-Minded CEOs Commit to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Pledge Already

National Non-Profit Received 815 Scholarship Applications for 2021 - 2022 Academic Year

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Company to use its novel gene editing technology to explore a potential in vivo gene therapy treatment for cystic fibrosis

O’Charley’s Restaurant + Bar today announced it raised $575,000 in 2020 to support the Folded Flag Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization that provides educational scholarships or grants to Gold Star families who lost loved ones in combat serving our country.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210317005804/en/O'Charley's CEO Craig Barber presenting The Folded Flag Foundation with a check for $575,000 - all the money O'Charley

 Take on Race Coalition Fuels Equitable Access to Digital Resources for Students Most Impacted by COVID-19Invites Partners to Join the ‘One Million Connected Devices Now’ Movement● Dell Technologies, Intel, Dow Jones, Fidelity, Microsoft Corp, PNC Bank, PolicyLink, Walmart, Comcast and others join P&G in the One Million Connected Devices Now movement● Coalition to deliver devices, connectivity and education that improves access for students and underserved communities by collaborating with Harlem Children’s Zone, PolicyLink and StriveTogether

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The Digital Legal Exchange (DLEX), a non-profit global forum, digital repository, and community of leading multinational companies committed to accelerating digital transformation in legal, is taking a prominent role in The Economist Events’ General Counsel Virtual Week. The four-day event slated for November 2 through November 5 will examine a wide range of topics, including digital transformation, building a world-class legal team, and ensuring resiliency as the industry faces a "new normal" b

Total grants so far in 2020 increase 18% from this time last year, surpassing $2.5 billionHuman Services and Society Benefit charities received most from the COVID-19 relief grants, with 68% and 37% higher grant volumes respectivelyChallenges continue for charities whose fundraising and services are threatened by the crisis

O’Charley’s, Village Inn and Bakers Square to support The Folded Flag Foundation

Orthopaedic Institute for Children’s annual “Swing for Kids Golf Classic” will be held Sept. 9 at the beautiful Palos Verdes Golf Club.

Programs give back to local communities through in-person tax preparation help, educational workshops and more

Number of Giving Accounts at Fidelity Charitable® has grown 150 percent in the last decade, with 15,000 new Giving Accounts established in 2018 Nearly 1.3 million grants benefitted over 140,000 charitable organizations last year

Jacobs Brings More Than 30 Years of Industry Experience and Will Focus on Impact Investing

More than $200,000 in funding granted to open space projects

Cornett, Kanter, Litvack and Symancyk to lend their expertise and passion to advance the organization’s mission

Reunion takes places in Frisco, Texas, honoring those who were held in captivity

Volunteers from Health Catalyst and Nuvi join InsideSales.com, Domo and Vivint to teach basic coding skills that will help close the “clear tech skills gap” in US; volunteer here

Recap of stories on Business Wire related to Hurricane Season 2017

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Recap of stories on Business Wire related to Hurricane Season 2017.

The Main Street America Group has begun the ninth year of its partnership with Woodland Acres Elementary School and the University of North Florida.