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Part of the Digital Morocco 2030 strategy, 500 Global has been selected to support the Startup Venture Building (Startup VB) initiative.

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

“As a member-owned, not-for-profit financial cooperative, our mission is rooted in people helping people,” said Gary Schuette II, President/CEO of Oregon State Credit Union.

Haleon earns distinction in the Family of Brands category for building enduring trust and consumer connectionAward highlights Haleon’s leadership in purposeful innovation and consumer impact

The newest 25 towns join a growing movement revitalizing main streets, expanding public spaces and strengthening life in small-town America

Funding supports nutritious free meals for children, families, and seniors across the Milwaukee area

Yamaha Rightwaters recently expanded its partnership with Hubbs-SeaWorld Research Institute (HSWRI) through a renewed three-year agreement, which provides HSWRI with two new outboards that will help the organization fulfill research and marine mammal rescue work in Florida and California. A Yamaha 115-horsepower outboard will power the primary response vessel for HSWRI’s Marine Mammal Stranding Team and a 50-horsepower Yamaha outboard will power the HSWRI skiff that services offshore white seaba

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

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

Fundraisers deserve donor data they can trust. With Giving Intelligence + Relationship Intelligence working together, Instil’s new Hatch.ai integration helps you understand your supporters more deeply and engage with confidence.

New 81-unit apartment complex advances a $40 million housing initiative, part of Cargill’s broader $90 million commitment to employees, innovation and community in Fort Morgan.New 81-unit apartment complex opens for Cargill employees, adding to 27 townhomes completed earlier this year, helping address Fort Morgan’s housing shortage.CarVe, a proprietary AI-powered tool at the Fort Morgan beef plant, boosts yields and reduces waste – part of ongoing automation investments amid tighter cattle supplies.Broader $90 million commitment includes housing, tech upgrades and community grants, reinforcing Cargill’s long-term investment in people and place.

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

“Food insecurity is a year-round challenge, and we believe addressing it requires ongoing, community-driven action,” said Sarah Leeper, President of California American Water.

New agreement signed at COP30 will see organisations collaborating to use artificial intelligence tools for biodiversity monitoring and digital platforms to boost public engagement in conservation efforts.

Bakelite announced today that it has been awarded a Gold Medal by EcoVadis, a globally recognized leader in business sustainability ratings. This prestigious distinction places Bakelite in the top 5% of more than 130,000 companies assessed worldwide.Bakelite’s Gold Medal reflects a strong and steadily advancing sustainability performance, driven by the implementation of new policies, operational enhancements, expanded public reporting, and focusing on sustainability initiatives such as Responsib

Sunflower Bank, N.A. has donated a total of $104,860 to K-12 schools and school systems that participated in its ABC Program for Education’s 2024-2025 school year campaign. In addition, the ABC Program’s “Pay for As” drawings throughout 2025 resulted in $28,510 in payments directly to students as a reward for academic achievements. Since 2001, the ABC Program has donated over $1.9 million to support education in Sunflower Bank and First National 1870 communities.“Our ABC Program for Education is

Yamaha Rightwaters will repower and support The University of Georgia’s® (UGA®) Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant fleet, which works to improve the environmental, social and economic health of the Georgia coast through research, education and extension, over a 5-year period. Yamaha Rightwaters recently provided three Yamaha 150-horsepower outboards in 2025 and will continue to provide outboard power in 2026 and 2027 with one Yamaha 90-horsepower outboard, one 115-horsepower outboard, one 15

Worthington Steel, Inc. (NYSE: WS) announced today that it has earned the 2026 Military Friendly® Employer Gold designation.

Toast’s technology platform to help streamline operations and elevate guest experiences for beloved brand

"Jointly with Södra, we have the potential to capture and remove over one million tonnes of biogenic CO₂ annually." -Mark Claessen, President, Svante Solutions & Digital Services

Company’s support of veteran-focused housing and training initiatives strengthens its commitment to Building a Better World™

Nation’s third-largest homebuilder delivers over 100 mortgage-free homes to wounded veterans while building meaningful careers for transitioning service members

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.

Applications now open for philanthropists and nonprofits to join this landmark event where capital meets compassion.

500 Global and The Earthshot Prize are partnering on an investment strategy to identify, support and scale climate solutions across Emerging Markets.Supporting three themes at the intersection of climate impact and commercial viability: AgTech, Clean Tech, and Nature Tech.The strategy was announced at The Earthshot Prize Summit in Rio De Janeiro ahead of the 2025 Earthshot Prize Awards Night, targeting to roll out H1 of 2026.

CIM-BGV Impact Ventures’ First Affordable Housing Impact Fund Announces Milestone First Closing of $250M+ in Total Investment Capacity

Building on the Merck Foundation’s longstanding commitment to advancing access to high-quality health care, new national initiative supports grants to 11 organizations across the country

Drives water savings, debuts a new online ingredient resource, and deepens decarbonization partnerships.

“This year, we didn’t just celebrate our past — we made a bold statement that we are ready to commercialize and to build a sustainable future,” said Claude Letourneau, President & CEO of Svante.

The WSFS CARES Foundation, the charitable giving arm of WSFS Financial Corporation (Nasdaq: WSFS), announced it is contributing a $50,000 grant to Social Finance, Inc. (Social Finance), a national nonprofit, for the recent launch of the Family Housing Opportunities for Purposeful Empowerment Project (Family HOPE Project), an initiative aimed at providing housing assistance to families experiencing homelessness in New Castle County, Delaware.The WSFS CARES Foundation grant will support services f

Top brands, beloved celebrities including National Outreach Director for St. Jude join in the 22nd year of this holiday tradition to raise funds for lifesaving research and treatment of childhood cancer

In partnership with ForgiveCo, the veteran-owned brands are pledging 100% of profits Veterans Day weekend to eliminate a financial burden for thousands of American heroes

On-site BJ’s Gas station opens October 29

Ride-sharing platform extends mission-driven approach from business model to hiring practices, seeking leaders who view social justice as core business strategy

Equity Residential (NYSE: EQR), a recognized leader in corporate responsibility, today announced the publication of its 2025 Corporate Responsibility report. The report describes the Company’s strategies around sustainability, employee development, customer engagement, community service and governance as well as its goals and achievements in these areas."At Equity Residential, our corporate purpose is to create communities where people thrive. This commitment drives us to be leaders in sustainab

Grants awarded to 88 charities nominated by team members

Blue Circle Health expands its free type 1 diabetes program to five more states—MA, CT, PA, VA, and KY—now operating in 16 states.With support from the Helmsley Charitable Trust, Blue Circle seeks to provide whole-person care and improve health outcomes, empower individuals to manage their condition more effectively, and drive innovative care models.The six-month program is personalized and can include endocrinology care, diabetes education, insurance navigation, behavioral health services, peer support, community resource navigation, and financial assistance for T1D medications and supplies.Early results show significant reductions in diabetes distress.

Joint initiative reduces industrial runoff, advances circular food economy, and keeps resources in continuous use

lululemon Gives initiative aims to impact 20 million people globally

Reflecting the company’s larger global footprint, employees in approximately 148 cities in 26 countries volunteer this year, benefiting more than 100 organizationsLocal initiatives demonstrate Bunge’s long-standing commitment to food security

Company reduces emissions, modernizes infrastructure, and invests in communities while delivering safe, reliable service

Day of Impact continues a legacy of compassion and service

​The Nobel Prize for Chemistry has awarded scientists for their work in metal-organic frameworks (MOFs), for their high capacity and selectivity for captured gases, including CO2.The CALF-20 MOF used in Svante’s filters for carbon capture and removal, was highlighted in the award announcement.

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

This new platform aligns philanthropic investments with youth leadership and STEM-focused initiatives to empower the next generation and support thriving global communities

Donations collected through volunteer events will go towards supplying local food pantries and drives

Agriculture emerging as critical frontier in climate action, featuring prominently at COP30 in BrazilFive agricultural solutions standing out in tackling climate challenges and food security

Software donation supports project to create inclusive workforce solutions

ACCO Brands Publishes 2024 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report