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Platform aims to share stories that “shape a healthy, sustainable future — for us, and the home we share”

Listen to the “Louder Than Cancer” playlist featuring commentary from artists like Melissa Etheridge, Imagine Dragons, H.E.R., and Blake Shelton exclusively on Amazon Music here

Publix has been named on Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies list for 2025, ranking No. 39. The company has been named on the list annually since it began in 1996, marking the 30th consecutive year of earning this honor.“When our founder, George Jenkins, opened the first store in 1930, he was driven by a commitment to doing the right thing, from creating a culture of care and respect for all associates to ensuring that shopping is a pleasure for our customers,” said Publix Director of Commu

Samantha Hutten, PhD, Vice President of Translational Research at MJFF. “We are excited to apply C2N’s analytically validated biomarker tests widely used in the field of Alzheimer’s disease research..."

AEG announces its 100 rating in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s assessment of LGBTQ+ workplace equality

$43 million invested in research for 23 types of cancer by Curebound so far; call to community during season of giving to help in fight against cancer

A three-year initiative to support women-identifying founders with mentorship, training, and growth opportunities

Westlake Corporation (NYSE: WLK) today released its 2023 Sustainability Report, the company’s seventh voluntary annual update on sustainability innovations in products and continuous improvement in operations. The report also expands on the Company’s contributions to local communities as well as advancements in employee collaboration and professional development.“We believe great ideas and innovations start with listening. Some of our greatest successes and operational improvements were inspired

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

Developed by and for students, the new REP4®FinLit tool will launch in 2025

The responsible company has once again been recognized by the Women in Trucking Association

Educators at Calvert County Public Schools in Prince Frederick, Maryland, are the grand prize winners of Voya's 2024 Unsung Heroes awards competition.

New coalition will develop a shared pipeline of potential projects, contribute to the development of first-ever practice standards for sovereign debt conversions for nature and climate, coordinate policy efforts, share best practices

Only 20% of Large Companies Increased Promotion Opportunities, According to 2024 American Opportunity IndexW.W. Grainger, Costco, Capital One, Meta and ServiceNow Top This Year’s Ranking

CAGW's 25th annual compilation of the hair-raising, harrowing, and horrifying Taxpayer Tricks and Treats is here.

Winners in Food & Drink, Art, Music, Activism, and Entrepreneurship will Each Receive a $10K Grant, Mentorship Opportunities, and a Trip to NYC

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

The Sohn Investment Conference comes to the historic city of Montreal for the first timeAll proceeds to benefit Montreal’s two pediatric hospitals

With this second iteration of the Community Finance Innovation Fund, the Citi Foundation will support a new cohort of Community Development Financial Institution innovators

Parent Company of KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut and Habit Burger & Grill publishes its annual Global Citizenship & Sustainability Report.

Hendrick Automotive Group, Hendrick Motorsports, Sonic Automotive and Speedway Motorsports Encourage Others to Give

Commemorating 50 years of leadership in the arts community, Creative Growth unveils new brand and campaign

Circular fashion took center stage at the Clinton Global Initiative as leading nonprofit Accelerating Circularity announced its Commitment to Action.

Today, Estée Lauder (NYSE: EL) announces the launch of its inaugural Emerging Leaders Beautiful Forces grants, furthering the brand's commitment to women’s leadership. Through a partnership via the Estée Lauder Emerging Leaders Fund (ELELF) and grantee, Vital Voices Global Partnership, the new initiative will deepen the brand’s investment in supporting emerging women leaders globally and helping to advance their influence and impact.This press release features multimedia. View the full release h

On September 21, 2024, the Governments of Australia, India, Japan, and the United States announced their continued support for the Quad Investors Network (QUIN) at the 2024 Quad Leaders Summit hosted in Wilmington, Delaware.“We welcome private sector initiatives—including the Quad Investors Network (QUIN), which facilitates investments in strategic technologies, including clean energy, semiconductors, critical minerals, and quantum,” stated Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia, Prime Min

Funds to support Barrington Stage Company, Hancock Shaker Village, Mahaiwe Performing Arts and MASS MoCA

Moore Foundation awards more than $4 million to advance the ideas and innovations of five scientist-inventors

The Travelers Companies Inc. (NYSE: TRV) today published its Citizen Travelers Playbook, a guide to help organizations better support a civically engaged workforce.Based on the company’s nonpartisan civic engagement initiative, Citizen Travelers, the playbook outlines proven strategies and ideas for developing corporate programs that empower employees to get involved in the civic life of their communities.“While we’ve always aspired to be a good corporate citizen, we started Citizen Travelers in

Third annual Q2 Philanthropy Fund awards $150,000 to nonprofit organizations across the globe

New grants will support high schools and middle schools in cities across the United StatesMore than $6 million will go toward AI education and literacyMarc and Lynne Benioff will donate an additional $3 million to schools in Hawai’i

‘25 Years Young’ celebrates the 25th anniversary of the foundationA global call for contributions will award impactful and innovative youth projects

Event registration is now open; dynamic program for virtual event includes launch of Hasbro Women Innovators of Play Challenge

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

Food Bank invites Atlantans to participate all month long

U.S. Public Middle and High Schools to Vie for a Share of $2 Million in Prizes

The Center is the region’s first leadership program designed to support Black nonprofit leaders and bridge the equity gap within the nonprofit sector

Phocas Software, the global SaaS company specializing in Business Intelligence and Financial Planning and Analysis (BI and FP&A) has announced a zero gender pay gap based on average total remuneration for its global workforce of 286 employees this financial year ending 30 June 2024.This milestone is a significant achievement in the technology space which is traditionally male dominated. When Phocas was certified by B Corp, it received high marks for workforce retention and conditions. Achieving

Company issues significant grant to Colorado State University to advance study of feeding practices that can help reduce greenhouse gasses.

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

HERITΛGE announces the recipients of a second round of small grants for African heritage projects, generously supported by the Mellon Foundation...

The new program represents Milken Institute’s regional engagement strategy focused on paving the way for stronger, more comprehensive partnerships across the African continent.

KEY 2023 SUSTAINABILITY DATA:Greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions decreased by 23%, resulting in a 51% reduction since 2017 base yearGHG emissions intensity decreased by 11%, with a total reduction of 21% since 2017 base yearRenewable energy increased by 5%, with 18% of the electricity consumed by Trinseo coming from biomass, wind, solar, and hydroelectric sourcesRepresenting changes from 2022 to 2023

PICI’s Early Career Researcher Awards equip the brightest and boldest investigators with funding and connections to propel the field of cancer immunotherapySince 2016, PICI’s Early Career Researchers program has awarded more than $22.5 million through 53 total awards to ascendant researchers, enabling them to accelerate their careers and conduct independent, cutting-edge cancer research that drives real impact

Cameco (TSX: CCO; NYSE: CCJ) released its 2023 Sustainability Report today. The report communicates the sustainability initiatives and key metrics that demonstrate Cameco’s progress to date and the continual advancement of our sustainability reporting.“Our vision is to energize a clean-air world. As the world seeks to decarbonize, we also want to do our part and be an active partner in the fight against climate change. I am proud of the steps we have taken to reduce our carbon footprint, focus o

WB Wood, a leading provider of office furniture solutions, is thrilled to announce a new strategic alliance with Sequoyah Office Interiors (SOI), a distinguished Woman and Minority Owned Business Enterprise (WMBE) spearheaded by Victoria Landau who has over 20 years of experience in the industry. With a strong commitment to diversity and a focus on innovation, Sequoyah is dedicated to revolutionizing workspaces through its unique approach.This press release features multimedia. View the full rel

Grant Thornton, one of America’s largest brands for audit, assurance, tax, and advisory services, has named Money Magnets Club to its Purple Paladin program. Through the program, Grant Thornton helps emerging nonprofit organizations move from “start-up to unstoppable” and provides funding, business advice and volunteer support, while also helping nonprofits raise awareness of their work and mission.Money Magnets Club, which is Grant Thornton’s 20th Purple Paladin, was established in 2022 and aim

The transaction is the largest known carbon dioxide removal credit transaction to date, according to MSCI Carbon Markets dataThe credits will be delivered from the BTG Pactual Timberland Investment Group’s $1 billion reforestation and restoration strategy in Latin America, for which Conservation International serves as Impact AdviserThe transaction highlights the significant potential for restoration in Latin America to deliver climate impact alongside benefits for biodiversity and communities

Black Student Fund and Forbright Bank host D.C. area students and environmental experts in week-long summit to build business ideas that address local sustainability issues

Last year, AI infrastructure company Crusoe generated over 635,000 MWh of electricity by harnessing stranded energy, which prevented over 5.4 billion cubic feet of natural gas from being flared

Company partnering with Stamford Downtown to bring Wyclef Jean to the Alive at Five concert series