ESG News For Kansas City

Engineering, procurement, consulting and construction company updates next era of responsive sustainability progress and targets while guiding clients to lower carbon, water footprints

The Un-carrier is doubling the data for eligible P10M participants and launching a new partnership with the nation’s leading after-school organization to get free internet into the hands of more students and bridge the digital divide

The American Heart Association, Care Beyond the Boulevard, Cradles to Crayons, Kanbe’s Markets, and Kansas City Hospice & Palliative Care each awarded $100,000 to support their missions

More than $1 million awarded to support initiatives in key communities

As part of the first round of 2024 funding, 47 organizations have been awarded funding

Pete's Garden is dedicated to rescuing surplus food from businesses in Kansas City and distributing it to local families who are food insecure

ClimateView, a Swedish technology firm, and KERAMIDA, a U.S. engineering and consulting company, have announced a partnership to drive strategy innovation in Climate Action Planning across cities, states, and regions in North America. This collaboration merges the data-driven planning software platform of ClimateView with KERAMIDA's extensive consulting experience on Climate Action Plans, aiming to transform U.S. cities' approach to the climate transition. Their current projects include efforts

Fifteen not-for-profit organizations nominated by Baker Tilly team members receive $10,000 Baker Tilly Wishes grants.

This Collaboration Extends to Making a Positive Impact in the Community Through EveryDayMatters Foundation Initiatives

The 2023 St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend®, presented by Juice Plus+® was a resounding success for both St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital® and the city of Memphis. More than 20,000 athletes crossed the finish line in service of this year’s event theme, “Bring Your Passion to Our Mission,” helping to advance the lifesaving mission of St. Jude: Finding cures. Saving children.®This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231202403

Appointment aligns with company mission, personal commitment to regional charity

Prime Healthcare hospitals among best in the nation at serving patients and community

Charity golf tournament supports causes including Genomic Medicine Center at Children’s Mercy Kansas City

Casey’s and Gatorade® are partnering this fall to Fuel Sports for All through a promotion with giving back at the heart of it. The two companies have joined forces to empower athletes of all abilities and offer guests the chance to win one of 1,500 Casey's gift cards, each valued at up to $15, through the Gatorade Fuel Sports for All Giveaway.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230918060151/en/To participate or learn more a

Partnership Builds on InMobi’s Sustainability Commitments to Science-Based Targets Initiative, Givsly, and AdTechCares

Humana (NYSE: HUM) announced sixteen community-based organizations across the nation will receive grants totaling over $121,500. With millions of medical and specialty care members across the nation, the healthcare company is taking intentional action toward a more equitable, accessible and affordable healthcare ecosystem.“Humana is committed to supporting organizations in our communities that are tackling health inequities every day,” said J. Nwando Olayiwola, MD, MPH, Chief Health Equity Offic

Global engineering, procurement, consulting and construction leader is helping clients decrease carbon emissions while maintaining resilient and profitable infrastructure

Amethyst Place aims to help families break the cycles of poverty, substance use, and trauma by providing a safe and stable environment where they can rebuild their lives

GEICO honored six members of the U.S. military with its 2022 GEICO Military Service Awards. This award recognizes service members for leadership and mission accomplishments that set them apart from their peers, as well as volunteer activities and contributions that enrich their communities."Members of the military were among some of our very first GEICO customers," said Lona Montgomery, Head of Agency Operations. "We have formed a special bond with members of the armed forces throughout our more

Local nonprofit will expand to 130 locations to address food insecurity in Kansas City metro area

Engineering News-Record’s latest power, water and telecommunications rankings showcase company’s crucial role in critical infrastructure development

CEO & President Ammendola recognized in the leadership category

The ODP Corporation (NASDAQ:ODP) will kick off the company’s sixth annual Day of Service company-wide philanthropic initiative on April 22 with a $250,000 donation to Boys & Girls Clubs of America to support kids and teens across the country. From April 22 through May 6, associates from The ODP Corporation’s operating business units, under the brands Office Depot OfficeMax, ODP Business Solutions, Veyer and Varis, will volunteer on 16 service projects to enhance local Clubs in their communities.

Donation supports Columbus Promise, Student Emergency Needs and more

Mobile distributions will provide access to healthy foods for individuals and families throughout communities in 9 states

Three employee-partners recognized for their efforts promoting OSHA’s VPP and safety and health in the workplace

Kansas City Southern (KCS) recently announced the first return to the rails of the KCS Holiday Express train since the start of the pandemic in 2020. In addition, the KCS Holiday Express project continues the tradition of charitable giving to The Salvation Army. To date this year, the project has raised almost $150,000 for this cause. KCS is now issuing a challenge grant to raise even more.“On this Giving Tuesday, I am proud to announce that KCS will donate $2 for every $1 raised by the Holiday

Orphanage seeks support from additional partners in order to serve the critical needs of the local community

Gatorade’s Fuel Tomorrow Initiative Provides Youth Programs With New Equipment and Resources

Company supporting organizations that collectively serve thousands of survivors each year

Tickets for 2023 Kansas City St. Jude Dream Home® will support cutting-edge research and world class treatment by St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

More than 6,000 McCarthy salaried and craft professionals to participate

Charity Golf Tournament Supports Center for Pediatric Genomic Medicine at Children’s Mercy Kansas City

Roster of 22 players champion variety of philanthropic endeavors across U.S.

Kansas City Southern (KCS) announced today the first return to the rails of the KCS Holiday Express train since the start of the pandemic in 2020. This year, the festive, six-car holiday train with intricate displays inside and out will bring Santa Claus and his elves to visit children and families in 20 communities in eight states. See the full schedule here. In addition, the KCS Holiday Express project will continue its tradition of charitable giving to The Salvation Army.“KCS is thrilled that

Marks the Third Consecutive Year of Committing $1 Million to Support Non-Profit Organizations Striving to Improve Food Equity and AccessProvidence, RI based Southside Community Land Trust awarded $100,000 as recipient of UNFI Foundation’s First Ever Food Equity Project Grant

The Greeting Committee and The Regrettes will headline after Black Pumas cancel

Kansas City Southern (KCS), Canadian Pacific (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP), GATX (NYSE: GATX), Monterrey Metropolitan Rotary Club (Rotary) and NASCO today announced the launch of the Save the Monarch Butterfly 60,000 Tree Challenge North American Boxcar Tour to raise $100,000 USD. The funds raised will be used to plant 60,000 oyamel trees at El Rosario Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary in Michoacán, Mexico to help reestablish the monarch population. This past week, the Monarch Mariposa Boxcar rolled out of the

Tim Tebow: These college football players ‘represent the true heart of our sport’

Two-time cancer survivor accepts golf scholarship, pursuing medical career inspired by treatment at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

American Heart Association’s STEM Goes Red initiative gains resources to provide STEM-focused programs and mentorship for young women in the Kansas City area

UMB donation helps CHES clients improve their credit scores with Esusu

First-ever women’s soccer tournament to achieve pay equity with men’s tournament

Kansas City-based organization gains resources to expand support for local seniors living independently

Kansas City Southern (KCS) (NYSE: KSU) announced today that the company has been notified that our CDP climate change disclosure, submitted earlier this year, earned a score of A- for 2021. This is an improvement from KCS’ 2020 score and moves KCS to the “Leadership Level” category of participating companies. CDP disclosures are submitted by corporations around the globe to measure their actions to cut emissions and mitigate climate change risks.“Fighting the climate crisis is one of today’s mos

The following is an opinion editorial from Reinhard Mabry, president of The National Association for the Employment of People Who Are Blind (NAEPB) and CEO of Alphapointe in Kansas City, Mo.As we wrap up National Disability Employment Awareness Month, let’s not forget the millions of workers with disabilities trying to make a living in this country. Nearly 40% of workers with disabilities were laid off or furloughed during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to research conducted by Global Disabili

Kansas City Southern (KCS) (NYSE: KSU) announced today that it will celebrate the 21st anniversary of its KCS Holiday Express program and partnership with The Salvation Army with a fundraiser to benefit the Salvation Army in 21 communities on its U.S. rail network. Due to the ongoing pandemic, KCS will not operate its Holiday Express train, which traditionally draws large crowds in free, public events.“KCS is pleased to celebrate 21 years of Holiday Express benefiting The Salvation Army in commu

Today, Grange Insurance Company announced that it is committing $1 million to local nonprofits to support social justice equality, health and human service initiatives and economic disparities because of COVID-19.“For more than 85 years, Grange has long been a steadfast partner to local nonprofits who are committed to helping build safer, stronger, and more vibrant communities," said John Ammendola, Grange President and CEO. “Grange is dedicated to making our business and community more diverse,

New partnership to support spouses and children of America’s fallen and disabled service members through educational scholarships

Southeast Missouri Food Bank and Aging Ahead will be able to use Anthem’s support to increase the impact of their work to support Missourians in need