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The company’s 2025 Impact Report highlights its continued progress in emissions reduction, circular design, and responsible packaging

Funding Assists Disabled Military Service Members, Veterans and Gold Star Families

The mentorship platform bringing Gen Z girls directly into the boardrooms of the world’s most influential companies turns 10

Yamaha Rightwaters and Georgia Southern University released new findings from a collaborative coastal conservation project, demonstrating restored oyster reefs can significantly enhance salt marsh growth and shoreline stability along the Georgia coast.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260430671731/en/Yamaha Rightwaters and Georgia Southern University conducted a study in partnership with the Georgia Department of Natural

"After meeting Woody and learning more about his life and the meaningful work he had been doing to honor families who have lost a loved one in service to our country, we were truly moved," said Gwen Mallon, MITER Foundation Specialist.

Legal department associate honored for extraordinary commitment to financial education, youth success and community empowerment.

Key HighlightsMineros S.A. is the principal contributor and project manager of a new public secondary school in El Bagre, Antioquia, within the Nechí Alluvial Property operating footprint.Total project investment of approximately COP $38.7 billion (≈ US$9.1 million), co-funded with EPM, Grupo Argos, and Grupo Nutresa.Financed through Colombia’s Obras por Impuestos (“Works-for-Taxes”) mechanism, which redirects corporate income tax into community infrastructure in post-conflict (PDET) municipalities.New 11,000 m² campus will serve more than 1,080 students in a region historically affected by armed conflict and illegal mining.

Building on the momentum of a landmark £18.5 million grant from the UK Government, Altilium, a leader in green processing of battery waste, is opening a strategic investment round on Republic Europe (formerly Seedrs). The funds will be utilised to accelerate the expansion of Altilium’s UK-based facilities, including the ACT3 facility in Plymouth and the planned commercial-scale plant in Teesside.This campaign offers a unique opportunity for both retail and institutional investors to participate

Clean Energy’s President and CEO, Clay Corbus.

In 2025, the Foundation directed nearly $6.4 million in philanthropic investments through grants, employee giving and matching contributions.

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 2025 Sustainability & Impact Report.2025 highlights include:Improving energy efficiency by achieving an energy intensity reduction of 38% below a 2008 base yearAchieving carbon-neutral operations for greenhouse gas emissions scopes 1 and 2Initiating 2.1 million square feet of retro-commissioning, bringing our three-year retro-commissioning pr

As part of its commitment to environmental stewardship, Publix continues to build on year‑round sustainability initiatives that bring associates, customers and communities together to care for the planet.With Earth Day and Arbor Day both this week, Publix is placing extra focus on the environment through its companywide volunteer effort and a donation campaign at the register.“Sustainability continues to be a core part of who we are at Publix and ties to our mission of being responsible citizens

Company maintains its leadership as the largest producer of natural and organic packaged food in the U.S.; advances regenerative agriculture on more than 800,000 acres; contributes more than $83 million in food and charitable donations worldwide

inDrive, a global mobility and delivery platform, has joined the World Economic Forum’s Unicorn Community, an invitation-only group of hyper-growth companies recognized for driving innovation and positive global impact.inDrive is helping shape a digital economy in which technology works more fairly for people. We believe tech companies can succeed by offering greater transparency, more choice, and better balancing the interests of their stakeholders.inDrive’s participation in the Unicorn Communi

Applauded by community leaders for commitment to access, care, quality and social responsibility

The Purple Lemon Provides Supportive Affordable Housing

The Foundation has enabled over 100,000 jobs with more than half of these for women, impacting over 700,000 lives.Tarakeshwar will lead the Foundation’s global strategy, driving forward its scaled ambition to create opportunities for young people as an anchor of growth and stability.

Energy Vault’s 2025 Corporate Sustainability Report reflects fourth consecutive year of ESG score improvements from S&P Global, a comprehensive and industry-specific benchmark of company sustainability performanceEnergy Vault scales multi-gigawatt hour global project portfolio while maintaining rigorous internal management system certifications and alignment with global sustainability frameworksEnergy Vault worked diligently to evolve sustainability strategy within Own & Operate model, embedding data across project lifecycles to optimize environmental performance and strengthen site-level accountability

Trisha Yearwood, Reba McEntire and an all-star lineup graced The Opry stage for one unforgettable night to raise critical funds in the fight against breast cancer

First-of-its-kind innovative home concept combines superior products and efficient design that simplifies routines, bringing indoor water use to less than half the LA average and reducing utility costs

As March Madness captures the nation’s attention, GEICO tells the stories of basketball stars Azzi Fudd, Trey McKenney, and Napheesa Collier, spotlighting the relationships and communities behind their rise, with Fudd featured across GEICO’s TV advertisingAs part of its official partnership with the NCAA, GEICO is releasing a three-part branded docuseries that highlights three top basketball players at different stages of their journeys – from the start of their NCAA careers to the impact the NCAA had on their professional paths.The series explores the journeys of marquee basketball players – 2025 NCAA Final Four Most Outstanding Player Azzi Fudd, NCAA freshman guard Trey McKenney, and 2016 NCAA Champion Napheesa Collier.GEICO will offer opportunities for community engagement and fan experiences throughout March Madness – culminating at the Men’s and Women’s Final Four, including initiatives that support youth sports programming.

Watts Named One of Newsweek America’s Most Charitable Companies

Phreesia's Tara Sheehy, Senior Director of Client Experience for Phreesia Network Solutions, has been named to the MM+M Women to Watch class of 2026.

Book recognized with top honor in new literary prize for challenging conventional narratives in medicine and healthcare through the lens of crowdfunding.

CAMS was selected by Nexus Renewable Power to provide multiple services for its “Goody” solar and storage project in Lamar County, Texas.

Support Aims to Empower Students on Their Career Path in Advertising & Public Relations

The Annual QXO for Veterans program honours Veterans and Gold Star Families with new roofs at no cost

The Annual QXO for Veterans program honors Veterans and Gold Star Families with new roofs at no cost

Kirk Herbstreit, Emmy Award‑winning college football analyst for ESPN/ABC and NFL analyst for Thursday Night Football on Amazon Prime Video, received the 2026 Pat Summerall Award on Thursday, Feb. 5. The award was presented at the Legends for Charity® dinner benefitting the lifesaving mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®: Finding cures. Saving children.®This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260211533907/en/Kirk H

Five Additional Leaders Reappointed for Housing and Economic Development Guidance

 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

Money And Wealth With John Hope Bryant, the personal finance and self-help podcast hosted by entrepreneur and Operation HOPE Founder, Chairman and CEO John Hope Bryant, has been nominated for an NAACP Image Award in the category Outstanding Podcast – Lifestyle/Self-Help, as announced by NAACP earlier this week.Presented by Black Effect–iHeartPodcasts, Money And Wealth delivers candid, practical conversations focused on financial literacy, credit, entrepreneurship, and wealth-building—empowering

The World’s Largest Movement to End Extreme Poverty Welcomes John Legend, Avie Glazer, Mariam Almheiri, Omar Al-joulani, and Ankur Jain to Global Board

$20 million grant from Arthur M. Blank Family Foundation seeds initiative to transform the lives of thousands of Atlanta youth annually

US$5.9M awarded to 11 organisations and high schools from the UAE, Brazil, Canada, Nepal, Switzerland, Uganda and across six sustainability categoriesFrom AI-enabled diagnostics to Cooling-as-a-Service, this year’s winners deliver locally adapted innovations that empower millionsIn 18 years, the Prize has scaled solutions reaching more than 411 million people globally

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

"I'm proud of the work Tapestry is doing to build an even more resilient, agile and purpose-led business," said Joanne Crevoiserat, CEO, Tapestry. "Our people are brand-builders and innovators, and they're fueling our progress toward a better-made future."

Steel Partners Holdings L.P. (OTCQX: SPLP) today announced that Renata Simril, President and CEO of the LA84 Foundation, has joined the Steel Sports Advisory Board. Steel Sports, a subsidiary of Steel Partners, is focused on putting Kids First and creating a new standard in youth sports and coaching while forging the next generation of leaders.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20251218702692/en/Simril’s leadership and lifel

Company Reports a Nearly 70% Increase in Associate Charitable Volunteer Hours Fueled by “Dollars for Doers” Initiative

iA Financial Group is pleased to announce the winning organizations in its ninth annual philanthropic contest. La Maison de la Famille de Val-d’Or (Val-d’Or, Quebec), Fred Victor Centre (Toronto, Ontario), Free Play for Kids Inc. (Edmonton, Alberta) and Greener Village (Fredericton, New Brunswick) will each receive a $100,000 donation to support projects aimed at improving food security within their communities.“The proposals we receive each year show the extraordinary work charities are doing t

12 Mercedes-Benz brand ambassadors will gift an all-electric eSprinter van to a non-profit organization of their choice to help support community work.Brand ambassadors, including Martha Stewart, Chris "Ludacris" Bridges, and Jess Hart will help deliver the "12 Days of Christmas" eSprinter vans across the U.S.The campaign highlights the Mercedes-Benz commitment to supporting local communities.The initiative also features local community events at Atlanta-area schools, continuing the annual tradition of Mercedes-Benz "Holidays with Love" marketing campaign. 

Each year, Mary Kay supports causes that enrich millions of women’s lives globally, including access to education

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Pebblebrook Hotel Trust Publishes Seventh Annual Corporate Sustainability Report

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

This Thanksgiving, as many families across Southern California face rising food costs and limited access to holiday essentials, Broadcom co-founder and philanthropist Dr. Henry T. Nicholas III and the Nicholas Academic Centers (NAC) chose to forgo their annual Thanksgiving celebration together and reallocate those resources toward a meal giveaway. In 2025, with economic pressures continuing to impact local households, NAC and Dr. Nicholas redirected funding to ensure NAC students can provide the

Help deliver holiday cheer to veterans across Colorado by donating food, toys, or funds by Dec. 10

Three student-athletes from Toledo, Texas and BYU honored for leadership and community service off the field; Winner announced Dec. 12 live on ESPN

51toCarbonZero has announced the integration of sustainability consultancy Green Element into its business.

Illinois American Water announces winners from its “Water Keeps Life Flowing” art contest, showcasing students' creativity & environmental awareness.