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In celebration of International Women's Day on March 8, Women’s Earth Alliance (WEA) announced that sustainable development advocate and designer, Stacey Frost has been named a WEA Global Ambassador. As Global Ambassador, Stacey will serve as a strategic voice and thought partner for WEA, helping articulate the organization’s vision and elevate the impact of its global network.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/2026030630020

Manitoba Knights lead a special convoy through winter roads to deliver coats, beds and wheelchairs to residents affected by 2025 wildfires

Acquisition expands Soles4Souls’ global circular solutions capabilities, helping brands extend product life and reduce waste while creating economic opportunity

Decade-long initiative cultivated 108 emerging palliative care leaders and seeded innovation for health care transformation

First Project Supports Injured Veterans through Collaboration with Building Homes for Heroes

The Ellavoz Children’s Literacy Foundation (ECLF) took a heartfelt step toward closing the literacy gap by sponsoring a special author visit to Spring Park Elementary School, a Title I school in Jacksonville, Florida. Multiple presentations to kindergarten through 5th grade students were given by New York Times bestselling author, Beth Ferry, whose stories of friendship, kindness, and found family have long captured the imaginations of young readers.In the months leading up to her visit, ECLF su

Pure Earth has received funding through The Audacious Project to protect over 500 million children from lead poisoning in 20+ countries by 2033.

Powered by millions of supporters and mission-driven partners, 4ocean has removed over 50 million pounds of plastic from the world’s ocean since 2017

 Four years since launch, Daffy demonstrates both scale and impact—growing more than 4x faster than the industry as members give 3.3x more over time

The new series welcomes stars like Bob Odenkirk, Zoey Deutch, and Dylan O’Brien alongside their four-legged best friends for candid conversations about their lives, careers, being a dog parent, and the ridiculous businesses their dogs inspire

Avangrid cultivates the energy workforce of tomorrow through employee development, university collaboration, and hands-on learning

Leading cosmetics manufacturer leverages Transparency-One to deepen visibility across global supplier networks

Bausch + Lomb to launch fifth annual fundraising challenge during Glaucoma Awareness Month in partnership with Glaucoma Research Foundation, with all proceeds supporting glaucoma researchBausch + Lomb will also sponsor The Glaucoma Foundation’s annual month-long educational social media campaign, which spotlights stories from glaucoma patients and advocatesGlaucoma affects about four million people in the United States1

More than 6,400 bags of fresh produce and food items will be distributed at Anthem Community Service Centers

Record-breaking initiative collected 23,385 toys in 24 hours, which will be distributed in the United States by Toys for TotsGE Vernova Foundation matches toy drive donations which will be distributed internationally in support of Save the ChildrenGlobal collaboration with Hasbro and Mattel results in over 70,000 STEM toys donated to children in need around the worldCelebration of young innovators continues with GE Vernova’s “Innovators Toy Land” pop-up experience at Rockefeller Center

SKECHERS PRESIDENT MICHAEL GREENBERG IS INDUCTED INTO THE FOOTWEAR NEWS HALL OF FAME

TradeStation employees led meaningful efforts in education, environmental care, and community support through TradeStation Cares initiatives this fall

The world’s first commercial beer made from recycled building water introduces consumers across the country to what’s possible with water reuse.

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

Bausch + Lomb’s ONE by ONE Recycling Program has collected more than 690,000 pounds (approximately 114 million units) of used contact lens, eye care and lens care materials in the U.S.The program continues to grow year-over-year, driven by the collective efforts of eye care practices, patients and consumersFor every qualifying shipment of 10+ pounds, a donation is made to Optometry Giving Sight – supporting global efforts to reduce preventable blindness

Voya Financial announced Connie Michael, a teacher with Crow Agency Public School in Montana is the grand prize 2025 Unsung Heroes winner.

Announces plans to help protect SNAP recipients and ramp up resources

HCLTech, a leading global technology company, today announced the third edition of the HCLTech Climate Action Grant in the Americas program.

The foundation established in 1911 by Andrew Carnegie, Carnegie Corporation of New York, honors the country’s democratic ideals with $20 million in new funding to support America’s civic institutions

Nine founding signatories commit to donating the equivalent of at least 5% of selected investment funds’ performance fees to charitable organizations that focus on healthcare, education and other drivers of human well-being

Year-long campaign to kick off during UNGA 2025, featuring global voices and advocacy resources

Headwater Energy expands its IPP portfolio with Bishopville project, reinforcing commitment to clean energy and environmental integrity

South Bend firm brings national expertise to help purpose-driven organizations multiply impact

Healthpeak Properties, Inc. (“Healthpeak”) (NYSE: DOC) announced today the release of its 14th annual 2024 Corporate Impact Report (the “Report”). The Report highlights Healthpeak’s continued focus on building a resilient portfolio, advancing sustainability goals, fostering a workplace culture guided by its WE CARE core values, and promoting sound corporate governance and transparency.“Our properties fuel innovation in patient care and research—accelerating scientific discovery, enhancing health

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

The September 23rd event will take place at Qlik’s Empire State Building location and allow NYC Climate Week participants to explore how AI is reshaping corporate sustainability

Powered by Givinga technology, Charitable Investment Accounts help investors simplify and maximize their charitable giving

The Pershing Square Foundation today announced the opening of applications for the 2026 MIND (Maximizing Innovation in Neuroscience Discovery) Prize. Since the Prize launched in 2023, it has been awarded to 20 multidisciplinary investigators from institutions across the country. The annual prize awards $250,000 per year for three years ($750,000 total) to at least six scientists looking to uncover a deeper understanding of the brain and cognition, with a lens on Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementias

Cornerstone Building Brands’ 2024 Corporate Governance and Responsibility Report highlights safety, sustainability, innovation and community impact.

Battelle is deepening its investment in the next generation of innovators with a new portfolio of 18 out-of-classroom programs that will bring science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) to life for more than 22,000 young people across Central Ohio.Totaling $1,215,500, the 2025 awards under the Central Ohio STEM Innovation Grants push Battelle's cumulative giving through this program to more than $7.8 million since its launch in 2013."These projects connect students to real-world STEM exper

The Small Business Initiative Will Provide Grants Of Up To $50,000 Directly To Small Businesses That Have Faced Challenges As A Result Of The WildfiresInitiative Will Also Encourage Consumers To Support These Businesses Through A Social Media Content Series

Reduced 18.2% Scope 1 & 2 emissions on FY22 baseline, exceeding the FY25 reduction target of 12.6%Sourced 76% of electricity from renewables, beating its 2025 target of 50%Saved over 540 million litres of water through water saving initiatives, 50% more than last yearReleased first voluntary disclosure under BRSR, aligning with global and national sustainability benchmarksCelebrates 15th year of impact, powers 2% of India’s electricity needs, offsetting 0.6% of India’s carbon emissions

Legatum on Track for Initial Commitments of Over $US30 Million for New Collaborative Fund to Transform Crisis Relief

Today, the Secretary of State for International Development, the Honourable Randeep Sarai, visited Dodoma, Tanzania, to announce a new five million dollar, five-year partnership between the Government of Canada and FINCA Canada. The initiative aims to expand economic opportunities for youth – those aged 30 and under – in East Africa through financial inclusion and entrepreneurship.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/202507212

Fourth annual Q2 Philanthropy Fund to award $150,000 in grants to nonprofits across the globe

Recognition highlights employee empowerment, commitment to a culture of innovation, and dedication to Iowa communities

Kobo Resources Inc. (TSX.V: KRI):This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250707763650/en/2024 Kobo Cup Winner, KossouKobo CupThe Kobo Cup was created as a way to launch Kobo Resources’ community engagement efforts in a way that felt local and genuinely rooted in the lives of the people we work alongside. In Côte d’Ivoire, as across much of Africa, football is more than a sport. It’s a shared language, a daily ritual, and a powe

Key FY2024 Sustainability Data:31% reduction of greenhouse gas emissions4% increase for electricity generated from renewable sources5% reduction in total water consumptionRepresenting changes from 2023 to 2024

Walker & Dunlop, Inc. announced today the successful closing of Fund 124, a $240 million Multi-Investor Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Investment Fund aimed at advancing affordable housing solutions in fifteen key markets across the United States.The largest Walker & Dunlop LIHTC fund to-date, Fund 124 will support the development of 18 properties in ten states: California, Texas, Maryland, Utah, Missouri, Michigan, Connecticut, Florida, Idaho, and Kansas totaling 1,701 affordable housing

Grants Drive Lifesaving Advances in Metastatic Research, Precision Medicine and Health Equity As Funding Challenges Grow

$1 from every iced coffee and cold brew sold on June 18 will be poured back into local communities to uplift children battling hunger or illness

“Our World in Flux: How to Shape a Sustainable Future through Just Transition”

The Coca-Cola Foundation (TCCF) and the Global Environment and Technology Foundation (GETF) have launched a new partnership platform called 'Partnership for A Circular Tomorrow (PACT)', with an initial US $1 million circular economy grant by TCCF that invests in solutions and service delivery models to accelerate the transition toward reducing packaging waste, improve waste recovery across the Eurasia and the Middle East Region.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here:

New funding aims to improve health outcomes for both older caregivers and the children they are raising

A New Era for Digital Art’s Most Iconic Collection Begins