ESG News For Rhode Island

Giving Back Activities Emphasize Support for Military Families and Veterans

The 18 New Students Represent Best-in-Class Culinary Education Programs From Across The Country

Earlier this month, Sinclair launched Sinclair Cares: Hurricane Relief, a fundraising partnership with The Salvation Army to assist with humanitarian relief efforts on the ground in Western North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Virginia and Tennessee in the aftermath of Hurricanes Helene and Milton. In total, the company raised nearly $1.3 million to support The Salvation Army and The United Way in their post-hurricane efforts.Throughout the month of October, Sinclair’s television st

The home remodeler joins forces with nonprofit and commits $100,000 to better serve and advocate for the Latino community

POWER’s summer-long employee fundraising initiative — part of the company’s Power For Good — supports families impacted by childhood cancer

$20,000 grant to be awarded to an organization that helps large dogs find loving homes

A Total of $50,000 Awarded to Support Children of Employees Nationwide

Regulatory News:Press Release – Paris, 28 May 2024Pernod Ricard (Paris:RI) and ecoSPIRITS today announce entering a new stage in their relationship with a five-year global licensing agreement to enable the distribution of Pernod Ricard’s spirits brands in ecoSPIRITS’ circular packaging technology to on-trade venues around the world. This collaboration, which builds on the learnings of a pilot in Singapore late 2022, aims to further promote circularity in the spirits industry, a core priority of

2024 Housing for Everyone grant recipients strengthen independent living solutions

Paul N. “Pete” McCloskey, former Congressman, environmental champion, and partner in the San Francisco Bay Area law firm Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy, died of congestive heart failure peacefully at his home in Winters, California, in the care of his wife of forty-two years, Helen, and their five dogs. He was 96.McCloskey was a rarity in American politics – his actions were guided by his sense of justice, not by political ideology. He hated inequity and did not hesitate to take on members of his ow

The partnership will provide $100,000 to 10 communities to expand mental health support for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Developer committed to investing in the communities that host its solar projects

Citizens today strengthened its partnership with The Andy Warhol Museum by granting an additional $200,000 to The Warhol Academy, the museum’s initiative to empower economic mobility, further emphasizing the critical role of workforce development in building a strong arts and culture economy in Pittsburgh. The grant extends the Citizens partnership for a second year, creating new fellowship opportunities for young professionals and reinforcing Citizens as the largest corporate supporter of The W

Regulatory News:Part of Pernod Ricard’s (Paris:RI) global Sustainability & Responsibility strategy, Good Times from a Good Place, the DRINK MORE WATER campaign, which launched internationally 3 years ago both through digital channels and on-the-field, is back with an even more disruptive second edition.As “Créateurs de Convivialité,” Pernod Ricard has a long-standing commitment to promoting responsible drinking in a meaningful and authentic way, and through this campaign has demonstrated its des

National home remodeler doubles down on corporate social responsibility, hiring a former Fortune 500 leader to oversee the company’s significant commitment to giving back to its people and communities

The fellows will conduct empirical research on ESOPs, equity compensation, profit sharing, and worker cooperatives

Nordson Corporation (Nasdaq: NDSN) and the Nordson Corporation Foundation announced today they contributed more than $13.1 million combined to charity during their 2023 fiscal year that ended October 31. Nordson’s giving programs prioritize nonprofit organizations in the United States where the company conducts major operations, including Ohio, Colorado, Georgia, California, and Rhode Island. In fiscal 2023, Nordson expanded its Matching Gifts program globally, matching more than $41,000 raised

BuildRI, a leading provider of responsible investment insights, is pleased to unveil the leading responsible investment programs within the European alternative investment sector for the year 2023.Throughout the course of the year, BuildRI's team of seasoned analysts has assessed multiple alternative investment firms, employing a comprehensive set of 32 responsible investment and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria. These criteria encompass the integration and maturity level of

UnitedHealthcare Community Plan of Rhode Island has been awarded Health Equity Accreditation by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA).

Endowment Fund Will Provide Scholarships to Approximately 80 Students in its Lifetime

Title Sponsor of The August Wilson Center's Black Bottom Film Festival Unveils Grant during Discussion on Strengthening Pittsburgh’s Film Economy

Award Recognizes Exemplary Practices Related to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

12 honorees nominated by blood centers across U.S. for commitment to blood donation programs

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

Corvias’ Ongoing Commitment to Operation Stand Down Rhode Island

Citizens Financial Group (NYSE: CFG) announced today that its Citizens Bank, N.A. subsidiary has received the highest possible rating from the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) for its most recent performance under the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA). Citizens has consistently achieved an Outstanding rating since its IPO in 2015.“Citizens is committed to ensuring the communities we serve have access to the resources needed to reach their potential,” said Bruce Van Saun, Chairman a

To commemorate 100 years of delivering the wonder of storytelling and the exhilaration of play to audiences across the globe, Hasbro today announced that Alan Hassenfeld and The Hassenfeld Family Foundation will donate $1 million to four purposeful charities benefiting kids and families everywhere: Games for Change, Hasbro Children’s Hospital, One Tree Planted and Toys for Tots. Hasbro is empowering its passionate fan base to choose how the $1M donation will be distributed. Beginning September 2

The Donation, Worth More Than $125,000, Was Made to Celebrate Summit’s Founding and One of Its Primary Core Values of Helping People

New indices pioneer passive investing with a custom and holistic ESG component by RepRisk

The BuildRI Platform for LPs, Lenders and Investment Managers Emerges as the Network for Assessing, Supporting and Sharing Responsible Investment and ESG Information

Funding is part of UnitedHealthcare’s $11.1 million in Empowering Health grants focused on expanding access to care and addressing social determinants of health for people in underserved communities

Bank shows support for an initiative launched in 2017 to create high-impact, mixed-use, mixed-income projects with demonstrated potential to positively transform New England neighborhoods

Corporate Social Responsibility Annual Report Video Highlights the Many Contributions Made by Corvias Team Members

Looking at the Whole Picture Foundation Connects Veterans to Corvias

Skills for America’s Future Partners with the Greater Phoenix Chamber Foundation to Launch “Connect to Work AZ” As Part of National Expansion Campaign

Corvias Scholarship Program Awards Four-Year Scholarship up to $50,000

BAE Systems, Inc. has deepened its partnership with the MATHCOUNTS Foundation, signing on to be the 2022-2023 Lead Sponsor of the Northeast Region.

The Bank furthers its commitment to support underserved communities in the greater Boston area by providing access to safe and affordable housing with another investment in mixed-income housing

Rockland Trust is pleased to announce a $150,000 investment in the Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC), which will help thirteen Community Development Corporations (CDCs) assist local organizations in providing programming and resources to neighbors in need.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221129005024/en/Check Presentation with Dorchester Bay Economic Development Corporation. Pictured left to right: Richard M

Five, $15,000 gifts were made on behalf of five credit union partners

Quasi-public agency works to bring community development and economic revitalization to the City of Brockton

Largest small business association in Boston’s North Shore helps Latino business owners and entrepreneurs grow

Partnership Renovates and Modernizes Rucker Communities On-Post Housing at Fort Rucker, AlabamaWalking Town Hall Supports Positive Housing Experience, Connects Residents to Leadership

Economic development organization helps entrepreneurs and innovators to start and grow their businesses

Citizens announced today that it has entered into a power purchase agreement with Ørsted, supporting the construction of the Sunflower Wind Project, which will match 100% of Citizens’ power consumption across its entire operational footprint with renewable energy credits.“The Sunflower Wind Project marks an important milestone for Citizens as we continue our journey to support a more sustainable future alongside our customers, colleagues, shareholders and communities,” said Beth Johnson, Chief E

Amplify POC focuses on creating greater opportunity and a future of generational wealth for communities of color

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

Researcher, policymaker and strategist promoted to new role to advance the Foundation’s impact

Fund brings sustainable, mixed-use developments to New England communities

Announces it has joined the Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF)