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EL ARCA, a venerable non-profit organization dedicated to serving intellectually and developmentally disabled youth and adults in Los Angeles, today announced the significant expansion of its electric vehicle (EV) fleet, now totaling 21 Ford E-Transit vans supplied by Model 1. This strategic transition underscores EL ARCA's commitment to environmental stewardship and has already yielded remarkable financial savings, directly benefiting its vital community programs.For decades, EL ARCA has been a

AWIT launches real-world cybersecurity leadership specialization on Coursera, sponsored by 1Password and Microsoft

Report details new greenhouse gas reduction initiatives and enhanced employee engagement activities

Continues to help customers pay water and wastewater bills

The winners of the 2024 IBSA Foundation Fellowships Call come from two US, two Swedish, one Italian and one British universities.This year’s edition set a new record: 259 projects submitted from 45 countries.The awards ceremony was held today in Milan; during the event, the 2025 call for applications was officially opened.

Company achieves MSCI rating upgrade to AA while advancing circular economy initiatives and exceeding climate targets

Strategic deal strengthens global freight forwarder’s position in technology logistics market

SEKO Logistics released its second annual ESG report, showcasing 2023-2024 accomplishments and continued progress towards ESG goals.

Curebound Cancer Challenge invites those up to the challenge to unite, ride, spin, run, walk along beautiful San Diego coastal courses to raise funds to support innovative cancer research with one vision: cures in our lifetime

More than 700 small businesses receive support through grants and discounted lending programs in 2024

Hendrick Automotive Group, Hendrick Motorsports, Sonic Automotive and Speedway Motorsports Encourage Others to Give

Canada Growth Fund Inc. (“CGF”) and Svante Technologies Inc. (“Svante” or the “Company”), a leading global carbon capture and removal solutions provider headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, announced today a financing commitment of up to US$100 million to accelerate the development and construction of Svante’s commercial carbon capture and removal projects in Canada and the US.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240815708357

The Arbor Day Impact Fund aims to help take forestry into the future

A new report from an independent research firm cites the breadth, depth, granularity, and quality of Clarity AI’s ESG data, powered by AI

Valley’s 9th Corporate Social Responsibility Report Released

Battelle today announced its new participation in the Stay in the Game! Attendance Network (SITG!) with the intention to impact more than 300,000 Ohio students by supporting districts and schools to dramatically improve attendance. Along with founding partners the Cleveland Browns Foundation, Ohio Department of Education and Workforce, Harvard’s Proving Ground and support from the Columbus Crew and the Cleveland Browns, Battelle will help get students in school every day. Battelle will be the ne

CLEAResult released its 2023 Sustainability Report detailing the company’s strong commitment to emissions-reducing solutions in the U.S. and Canada.

The 2023 Impact Report outlines steadfast commitment and measurable progress toward sustainability and social impact on a global scale

Endowment made possible by gift from Iris and Saul Katz, longtime champions for women’s health care

Amid High Rates of Food Insecurity, Educational Hardships and Ongoing Natural Disasters, Funding Will Enable New Programming Aimed at Hunger Relief, Culinary Education and Disaster Relief

Capricorn Investment Group secures strategic investment in SER Capital Partners.

Contribution to PCF’s Diverse Ventures Fund Empowers Underrepresented Business Owners

Investment in Momenta Industry 5.0 venture capital fund gives Rockwell early access to innovative technology that promotes resiliency, agility, and sustainability

Sonen Capital today announced that Macquarie Asset Management has made a minority investment in the firm.

Grantmaking Offers Flexibility and Encourages New Approaches

J&J Green Paper and Sintesa Group join forces to produce eco-friendly paper coating, replacing plastic waste.

The first-ever, comprehensive study of the region's forever wild forests makes a case to accelerate their protection

Today, Faction Technology, Inc., a self-driving technology provider for low-cost driverless fleets, and Arcimoto, Inc. (NASDAQ: FUV), the leading North American manufacturer of ultra-efficient and affordable electric vehicles, announced a strategic and joint investment agreement to scale driverless vehicle fleets.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230509005577/en/Self-driving Faction vehicles developed on the Arcimoto EV p

Arctaris Impact Fund, LP (“Fund”), the flagship debt fund of Arctaris Impact Investors, LLC (“Arctaris”), has obtained a new $10 million warehouse line of credit (LOC) with KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investment (CDLI) through its Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Group.KeyBank CDFI’s LOC will help Arctaris bridge the timing between when investments are made, and Impact Notes are secured for long-term permanent financing. This LOC also enables speed in execution,

CD Capital Natural Resources Fund III ("CD Capital”) successfully monetizes its equity investment in Filo Mining for a total consideration of C$158.3 million.Filo Mining is a Canadian exploration and development company focused on advancing its 100% owned Filo del Sol copper-gold-silver deposit located in Chile's Region III and adjacent San Juan Province, Argentina. CD took a strategic stake in the company back in 2020 enabling an expansion program of drilling to define deeper sulphide mineralis

The Good Neighbor Pharmacy Scholarship aims to advance diversity, equity and inclusion across the industry

Rating underscores company’s commitment to sustainability and environmental performance

The National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) and Voya Cares® are committed to providing financial support to entrepreneurs with Down syndrome through an annual grant program awarded to an individual with Down syndrome who wants to start their own business or grow an existing one.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221201005122/en/Kevin Davis, owner of Mind Body Botanicals (Photo: Business Wire)The recipient of this year’s $10,

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pulsESG Announces Strategic Investment and Partnership with Workday Ventures for ESG Performance Management and Disclosure Solution.

The company sets a new corporate standard as it works to create Black generational wealth

Acelero, Inc. today announced that the BlackRock Impact Opportunities Fund and The Builders Fund have co-led a strategic investment in the company that will help expand its mission to dismantle inequities in early childhood education across the country. The BlackRock Impact Opportunities Fund seeks to improve economic outcomes for undercapitalized communities of color while uncovering compelling investment opportunities for its clients. BlackRock is joined in this funding round by The Builders F

Masonite International Corporation (NYSE: DOOR), a leading global designer, manufacturer, marketer and distributor of interior and exterior doors, today announced a €5M investment in the Circular Innovation Fund L.P. (“CIF”), a venture capital fund dedicated to advancing the circular economy by investing in growth-stage companies across North America, Europe and Asia, which have the potential to solve complex supply chain problems and minimize environmental impact.With this investment, Masonite

Company installs multi-million-dollar solar farm to power California manufacturing site

Xpansiv, the premier market-infrastructure platform for environmental commodities, today announced an agreement to acquire Evolution Markets, a leading brokerage firm in global carbon, renewable, and energy markets. The combined entity will benefit from Evolution Markets’ base of more than 2,000 customers, including many of the world’s largest energy firms, corporations, utilities, and financial institutions."We’re excited to further leverage our environmental and energy market infrastructure th

Xpansiv, the premier market-infrastructure platform for global carbon and environmental commodities, today completed its acquisition of APX, the leader in registry infrastructure for energy and environmental markets. The acquisition brings together two innovators with the technologies and capabilities to empower markets to scale with liquidity and efficiency.Xpansiv connects buyers and sellers of environmental commodities and provides market data for voluntary carbon offsets, renewable energy cr

From a $6.6 billion energy infrastructure investment to helping connect more than 650,000 customers to $450 million in energy assistance last year, highlights in the CSR cover hundreds of initiatives that have made a positive impact on the energy transmission and distribution company’s 10 million customers, the communities it serves and the environment.

Yum! released its annual Global Citizenship & Sustainability Report, highlighting its stewardship of its people, food and planet.

MassMutual released its 2021 Sustainability Report, highlighting the company’s long-standing commitment and progress across key ESG topics.

Automotive Dealership Celebrates Completion of Student-Inspired Exterior Wall Mural

Gaby Infante, Director of Corporate ESG for T. Rowe Price, is a featured guest this week on the Impact Podcast with John Shegerian. The show is hosted by Shegerian, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of ERI, the nation’s leading fully integrated IT and electronics asset disposition provider and cybersecurity-focused hardware destruction company.At T. Rowe Price, Infante is tasked with providing strategic leadership and hands-on coordination, development, and implementation of firmwide environment

Provides updates across 2030 Corporate Responsibility Commitment and GoalsUnveils Climate Action Roadmap describing how Baxter plans to achieve its goal to become carbon neutral for its direct operations by 2040Highlights $52 million contributed in cash and products from Baxter and the Baxter International Foundation to support communities and advance racial justice initiativesDemonstrates how the company is further embedding governance and oversight of its ESG programs at the highest leadership levels

SDA Bocconi School of Management and Kooling launch a strategic partnership to deliver advanced mobility solutions

Strategic investment expands Karat’s Brilliant Black Minds program to all current and aspiring Black engineers as part of larger movement to diversify the tech industry

New $25 million investment will help expand the national supply of affordable housing in states across the country, including Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Louisiana, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Virginia and Wisconsin.Latest round of funding doubles Humana’s total affordable housing financial commitment to $50 million and follows last year’s initial $25 million investment.Humana’s national housing strategy continues to seek to address members’ housing needs through a three-part approach, including interventions and investments that reduce health care costs and improve outcomes for vulnerable members and communities.