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The world’s first plastic-neutral retailer builds on “Crafted with a Cause” seasonal product line with ongoing research partner to highlight growing microplastics health crisis

In celebration of her milestone 100th World Cup victory, Ikon Pass will match donations up to $50,000 to help Mikaela Shiffrin, the greatest skier of all time and Ikon Pass ambassador, raise $100,000 for Share Winter Foundation, to support youth learn to ski and snowboard initiatives. Ikon Pass holders are encouraged to make a donation at ikonpass.com/ambassadors/mikaela-shiffrin.Share Winter’s mission is to enrich the lives of youth through winter sports through collaboration with mountain part

ABUNDANT, a documentary film that follows the unbelievable events surrounding extreme altruists who donated kidneys to complete strangers, has set its world premiere in Hollywood at The Directors Guild of America Theater Complex on March 1, 2025. The event is presented by OneLegacy Inspires Hollywood and The National Kidney Donation Organization (NKDO) as a kickoff to National Kidney Month. OneLegacy Inspires Hollywood champions authentic and accurate storytelling that highlight the power of org

National Vision, Inc. announced today that its charitable foundation, 20/20 Quest, has awarded a $25,000 grant to Optometry Giving Sight (OGS). The funding supports OGS’s ongoing mission to combat preventable blindness and vision impairment by expanding access to optometry professionals in underserved regions.Since its inception, OGS has awarded over 200 grants, provided eye care to more than 8 million people, and trained over 14,000 optometrists and eye care professionals worldwide, helping imp

11th annual Ethics & Compliance Program Effectiveness Report highlights strategies to address resource gaps, leadership alignment, emerging risks, and generational challenges

PPG global leaders transform a Boys & Girls Club in Florida, part of the 10-year celebration of the company's COLORFUL COMMUNITIES® program

– Themed “Win with HEART,” the Report Highlights Community Impact, Advancing Environmental Sustainability, and Culture of Belonging –

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The New England Center for Children® (NECC®), a global leader in autism education and research, has partnered with Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine (GSDM) to deliver dental exams and preventative care for students with autism at NECC’s on-site dental clinic.The Smigel Supersmile® Dental Clinic represents a groundbreaking step in NECC’s mission to improve the lives of children with autism. Through this collaboration, pediatric dental residents from GSDM gain hands-on e

Mattel to support over 80 nonprofits globally all year longWatch Mattel’s 80th anniversary philanthropy video HEREAdditional Assets HERE

Oceans 2050, under the leadership of President Alexandra Cousteau and Chief Scientist Professor Carlos Duarte, has unveiled landmark findings published in Nature Climate Change that demonstrate the significant climate mitigation potential of seaweed farming. The study, titled “Carbon burial in sediments below seaweed farms matches that of Blue Carbon habitats,” marks the first comprehensive, empirical assessment of carbon burial rates beneath seaweed farms globally.Conducted across 20 seaweed fa

Quill, a leading office supplies and services e-commerce platform dedicated to rewarding organizations large and small, gave $200,000 in donation matches to 720 schools across the U.S. in 2024.842 DonorsChoose projects requesting Quill items were fully funded through Quill’s donation matches, positively impacting 785 teachers. 82% of the projects were in schools where 50% or more of the students came from low-income households.“Quill is grateful to support such a mission-driven organization,” sa

New Offering Builds on EcoVadis’ Trusted Sustainability Intelligence Suite, Empowering Procurement and Compliance Teams to Drive Resilience & Streamline Reporting Requirements

The Automobile Club of Southern California is responding to aid victims of the devastating Southern California wildfires.Auto Club claims team members have been working around the clock to help the many insured members who have experienced loss during the wildfires.Insured members who have incurred a loss can file a claim online at AAA.com, by phone at 1-800-67-CLAIM (1-800-672-5246), or in person during regular hours at the Pasadena (801 E. Union St.) and Santa Monica (2730 Santa Monica Blvd.)

Happen Ventures Helps Honest Medical Divert Surplus Medical Supplies

Discount grocery chain’s annual Bags for a Brighter Holiday program generates more than $336,000 worth of food and financial contributions to local communities in need nationwide

Allstate is supporting Southern California customers with their claims to help start their recovery from the wildfires. The Allstate Foundation has pledged two contributions totaling $750,000 to the American Red Cross and the Center for Disaster Philanthropy, strengthening these organizations’ ability to support communities affected by disasters.Allstate is here to help Southern California customers.Customers can file their claim now: Allstate policyholders affected by the wildfires can file the

Sony Electronics Inc.; ERI – the nation’s leading recycler of electronics and cybersecurity-focused hardware destruction company; and T&N – Hawaii’s leading e-waste collection company – are joining forces the first weekend in January to provide Hawaii residents with a convenient and free way to responsibly recycle unwanted consumer electronics. The free collection event will take place at Waikiki Elementary School’s ‘Going Green Day’ in Honolulu.Residents will be able to drop off unwanted electr

Scholarship winners Devan Tatlow and Braden Fleagle share their personal battles with cancer.

New Contributions to National and Local Community Giving Partners Support Hunger Relief, Culinary Education and Disaster Relief Throughout the Year and This Holiday Season

Stratasys highlights achievements in environmental, social, and governance initiatives, cementing its position as a supplier of choice for sustainable AM-enabled production solutions.

» Agreement setting out the significant participation of the Manawan Atikamekw to responsibly develop graphite in the Nitaskinan in a way that respects the environment and provides direct benefits to the community.» Enhanced collaboration on aspects related to Atikamekw culture, the environment, training, employment, business opportunities, and financial benefits.» Agreement signed following a community consultation process.» Commitment to a long-term, mutually beneficial relationship of trust based on respect, inclusion, sustainability and responsibility.

Today, Sephora North America revealed the names of eight BIPOC brands selected for its 2025 Accelerate program, a signature incubator designed to nurture and propel emerging beauty brands. Marking a decade of championing emerging talent, the program remains a vital launchpad for BIPOC-founded and -owned businesses, with this year’s cohort spanning the haircare, makeup, skincare, and fragrance categories.The Sephora Accelerate program features an industry-leading six-month curriculum with mentors

Nonprofit Also Added Capacity and Programming This Year

Bloomreach, the platform fueling limitless ecommerce personalization, today announced it has joined Pledge 1%, a global movement that inspires, educates, and empowers every entrepreneur, company, and employee to be a force for good. By committing 1% of company time to volunteering efforts and community service, Bloomreach underscores its dedication to enacting positive change in the world of ecommerce.“As a global organization, our reach spans so many different countries and communities. We have

Dealership Kicks Off Global Generosity Movement GivingTuesday to Encourage Others to Donate

HGreg has donated $10,000 to Feeding Tampa Bay in support of the organization’s ongoing hurricane relief efforts.

Kolmar BNH is committed to sustainable research and development, investing in eco-friendly products using green technologies

(BRK.A; BRK.B) –Today, Warren E. Buffett will convert 1,600 A shares into 2,400,000 B shares in order to give these B shares to four family foundations: 1,500,000 shares to The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation and 300,000 shares to each of The Sherwood Foundation, The Howard G. Buffett Foundation and NoVo Foundation.Mr. Buffett’s comments to his fellow shareholders follow:* * * * * * * * * * * *The gifts I am making today reduce my holdings of Berkshire Hathaway Class A shares to 206,363, a 56.

The integration enables mutual customers to drive strategic purchasing and supplier relationship management decisions more efficiently on the Coupa platform

Citizens Business Bank Partners with Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco to Award AHEAD Grant to Boost Economic Development in underserved communities across Southern California

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

Nearly 13,000 Service Members and their Families Have Traveled Home Through Program Since 2011

American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., announced today that it has been named 2024 OnCon Icon Top 10 DEI Team by OnConferences. The OnCon Icon Awards celebrate outstanding achievements of top organizations and teams worldwide."American Water is proud to be recognized by OnConferences as the OnCon Icon Top 10 DEI Team for our ongoing commitment to inclusion, diversity and equity [IDE],” said Lori Sutton, Chief Inclusion, Diversity and E

Organizations within Avangrid’s service areas are invited to apply for grants to support the care and protection of habitats and wildlife

New Windows and Doors Offer Increased Security

The campaign emphasizes the power of connection and the memorable moments made with Mercedes-Benz during the holiday season.Throughout the campaign, young passengers create heartfelt memories with loved ones, as Mercedes-Benz offers the means to connect in the safest and most technologically advanced way.Mercedes-Benz USA will spread the joy of the holiday season and share important safety lessons with kids through charitable initiatives in its local communities across the country.2024 marks the second annual “Holidays with Love” campaign by Mercedes-Benz.

Women in Trucking honors Ryder for fostering a gender-inclusive workforce

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

Lemonade Day National welcomes alum Mikaila Ulmer, founder/CEO of Me & the Bees Lemonade, to its Board during National Women’s Small Business Month.

Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. (the “Company” or “Bowman”) (NASDAQ: BWMN), a national engineering services firm delivering infrastructure design solutions and project management services to customers who own, develop and maintain the built environment, today announced the completion and publication of its inaugural double materiality assessment. The assessment underscores the company’s commitment to enhancing its sustainability, engagement and governance strategies and practices.A double materiali

Bold new campaign spotlights e.l.f.’s FY 2024 Impact Report and progress supporting its intentional efforts to support people, product and the planet

The company’s overall score ranked first in the most competitive peer group in the U.S.

GUESS launches GUESS Again, a customer recycling program in partnership with SuperCircle, the textile recycling platform powering consumer trade-in for leading brands and retailers investing in a circular future.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20241011822308/en/(Photo: Business Wire)This initiative complements the brand’s in-store customer recycling program in partnership with Homeboy Threads, a certified social enterpris

$12,500 to be Awarded to Optometry Students in Program’s Tenth-Year

Company’s successful advocacy efforts lead to New York Utility Corporation Securitization Act being signed into law

ERI, the nation’s leading recycler of electronics and cybersecurity-focused hardware destruction company, is offering a convenient way for Sauk County and surrounding area locals in Wisconsin to responsibly recycle unwanted consumer electronics with a free e-waste collection event.This opportunity for local residents to dispose of their unwanted electronics in an environmentally responsible way will take place:Sauk County Fairgrounds700 Washington Avenue, Baraboo, WI 53913Saturday, October 5th,

Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a leader in supply chain, dedicated transportation, and fleet management solutions, has released the latest edition of the Ryder Corporate Sustainability Report (CSR) and the CDP Climate Change Response. Both report Ryder’s policies, initiatives, and investments for managing the company’s operations responsibly and driving continuous progress from January 1 through December 31, 2023.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.busi

Baxter’s North Cove facility affected by flooding and currently closed for production as the company assesses extent of the impactCompany is working closely with FDA, ASPR, HHS, FEMA, Department of Homeland Security and local and state officialsBaxter and the Baxter International Foundation are committed to supporting recovery efforts in impacted local communities