ESG News For State of Iowa

Today, Warren E. Buffett converted 1,800 A shares into 2,700,000 B shares in order to give these B shares to four family foundations: 1,500,000 shares to The Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation and 400,000 shares to each of The Sherwood Foundation, The Howard G. Buffett Foundation and NoVo Foundation. These donations have been delivered today.Mr. Buffett’s comments to his fellow shareholders follow:* * * * * * * * * * * *To My Fellow Shareholders:I will no longer be writing Berkshire’s annual repo

More than $2.3 million granted to nonprofits across the U.S. with a focus on healthy living initiatives

North Scott Community School District awarded a $35,000 grant to support Regional Innovation Center

Over the past year, heightened business uncertainty has made it harder for companies to offer key support to employees — employers have regressed in their role across the globe.Higher financial literacy results in lower loan default rates, higher loan affordability, and stronger GDP growth.

Kaiāulu o Kūku‘ia Brings Housing Relief to 200 Local Families

Schools in Casey’s communities can apply for 2026 grants today through November 14, 2025

The nation’s third-largest convenience store and fifth-largest pizza chain invites guests to round up to support the country’s largest youth development organization

128 fall student-athletes recognized for community service in spaces like pediatric cancer care, youth mentorship and expanding food access

Coca-Cola pledges up to $250,000 toward this year’s Cash for Classrooms campaign.

Clean Energy’s renewable natural gas facility at Tri-Cross dairy, Viborg, South Dakota

Fourth annual Q2 Philanthropy Fund to award $150,000 in grants to nonprofits across the globe

Recognition highlights employee empowerment, commitment to a culture of innovation, and dedication to Iowa communities

Principal employees worldwide give back to celebrate the company milestone

DMPS to receive four Musco Mini-Pitch Systems courtesy of the Caitlin Clark Foundation Community Courts Initiative

Anthem Blue Cross Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Anthem Blue Cross of California, announced a $300,000 inaugural impact investment loan to Burlingame-based Psyched Services. Facilitated by impact asset manager, Mission Driven Finance, this funding will support Psyched Services as the organization works to provide vital mental health services to 380 schools in California, directly benefiting more than 3,200 children and families across the Golden State.Psyched Services offers personalized m

Nearly $4.7 million and more than 14,000 volunteer hours benefitted local communities

The American Water Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., announced today that it launched the 2025 Water and Environment Grant Program. The Foundation invites community partners to apply for grants that promote clean water, conservation, environmental education, climate variability and water-based recreation projects.“North Branch Land Trust is extremely grateful to have r

Growing range of private investment opportunities cements the firm’s undisputed leadership role in the impact investing field.

Pacific Life has announced plans to give $9.5 million in charitable contributions throughout 2025, supporting the communities where it operates, both in the United States and internationally. Together with the Pacific Life Foundation, Pacific Life’s global philanthropy program will focus on investing in community impact-driven programs that enable current and future generations to thrive, including college & career readiness, food security, and ocean health initiatives.“We are committed to givin

One of the Most Meaningful Floats on the Rose Parade Lineup Granted Extraordinaire Award

The Gavin J. Goorjian estate and the Helmsley Charitable Trust grant a total of $5.7M

Alliant Energy Corporation (NASDAQ: LNT) published its latest Corporate Responsibility Report (CRR) today. The report details the company’s achievements and progress toward its environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives. The report also highlights the company’s diverse mix of energy sources, employee engagement opportunities and positive impact on the communities it serves.“We are making significant progress on our commitment to diversify our energy mix as we deliver on our purpose t

Goal to Improve Birth Outcomes for New York Families

This grant supplements previous giving for a total investment of $400,000

Schools across Casey’s Country can apply for 2025 grants through November 15, 2024

Funding Will Allow Expansion of School-Based Mental Health Services

Recognized for Excellence in Community Impact and Corporate Responsibility

The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) announces Dr. Subhra Bhattacharjee as new Director General.

Third annual Q2 Philanthropy Fund awards $150,000 to nonprofit organizations across the globe

Grants to community-based organizations will help provide access to healthy food, safe and affordable housing, mental health supports and employment

Third annual Q2 Philanthropy Fund to award $150,000 in grants to nonprofits across the globe

Through impact investing, the Elevance Health Foundation will work toward advancing whole health by extending beyond its current grant-making commitments to provide loans to small businesses owned or led by historically marginalized populations.

The Schultz Family Foundation, Pinterest, and AmeriCorps partner with states to create country’s first Youth Mental Health Corps

Clean Energy and Maas Energy Works Join Forces to Build Nine Renewable Natural Gas Dairy Production Facilities Across Seven States

Launch of regenerative agriculture initiatives in Europe, Latin America accelerate global progress as company works toward 3.5 million acres in 2024

Funding marks the Company’s first selection for federal funding to focus on implementing clean energy projects, supporting its ambition of net-zero carbon emissions by 2050

Principal Financial Group® has been once again named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere. The company’s inclusion in the 2024 list makes the 13th time Principal® has been recognized for its ethical leadership and business practices since the Ethisphere list launched in 2006.“Ethics and integrity are central to who we are and who we have been for the past 145 years,” said Dan Houston, chairman, president, and chief executive officer at Principal. “Today, more than 62 million c

Casey’s invites guests to join the fight against food insecurity across the heartland.

American Water’s former Environmental Grant Program to merge with Foundation grant program

The American Water Charitable Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization established by American Water (NYSE: AWK), the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the U.S., announced today it awarded a combined total of $3.5 million to organizations across the U.S., supporting communities served by American Water in 2023.Through the American Water Charitable Foundation’s Keep Communities Grant Program, $3 million was awarded to 236 non-profit organizations across the country. Additional

Foremost Farms is the most recent company to join a national movement to turn food waste into renewable energy

A public event to inspire change locally

Frontdoor, Inc. (NASDAQ: FTDR), the nation’s leading provider of home service warranties, donated its office building in Carroll, Iowa to St. Anthony Regional Hospital. The transfer was effective January 16, 2024.St. Anthony, located in Carroll, is an Iowa non-profit, independent hospital dedicated to serving patients in the Carroll community and beyond. The donated building, located at 1524 US-30 in Carroll, is approximately 43,000 square feet. The property was recently appraised at a value of

The Float will be the Entry Number 26 on the Parade Lineup

Glen Taylor has announced the start of a new charitable legacy plan that will fund a wide range of philanthropic activities for decades to come. Taylor is gifting assets valued at $172 million with the goal of supporting people in southern Minnesota and rural communities across Minnesota and Iowa.“The good people of this region have been crucial to my personal growth and success of my businesses,” said Taylor. “It brings me such joy to be in a position where I can give back some of what I have r

The MolinaCares Accord invests $200,000 to address health disparities and inequities in Iowa.

Leveraging the Calix broadband platform and “Smart Start” program, United Fiber continues to lead with community values by deploying Bark social media monitoring in less than two months to help employees, members, and subscribers protect their children from online dangers

Non-profit health plan prioritizes food security through donations, employee volunteerism

Comprehensive report highlights definitions, accomplishments and progress toward ambitious global regenerative agriculture goals

Company also provided a surprise monetary donation for holiday needs.