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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

Global Nutrition Leader Brings Science-Backed Performance Fuel to Celebrity Tennis Event

Spanish pharmaceutical company Ferrer has reaffirmed its status as a B Corp, an international certification awarded to companies that operate with a business model centered on positive impact and meet high social, environmental, and community standards. Ferrer has achieved a score of 136.4 points, making it the highest-rated pharmaceutical company in the world. Additionally, it now ranks as the third-highest scoring company across all sectors globally among those generating more than €500 millio

First Foundation Bank partners with the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco to award $100,000 grant to TMC Community Capital.

2025 marks 125 years of innovation in sustainable water solutionsIn 2024, Zurn Elkay products saved 32.5 billion gallons of water and prevented the need for 19 billion single-use plastic water bottlesCompared to its 2021 baseline, Zurn Elkay has achieved a 23% reduction in energy intensity and a 38% reduction in GHG intensity

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

Company Pledges to Donate Building Materials Valued at Half a Million Dollars to Habitat for Humanity in 2025 as Part of its Continued Commitment to Help Build Affordable Housing for Families Across the U.S.

Celebration continues with the 45th Anniversary of Black Barbie, Aurora James spotlight, and new product

Paint It Forward recognizes and rewards local community leaders and non-profits with transformative paint projects and inspirational makeovers

GreenGasUSA and Darling Ingredients Inc. (NYSE: DAR) today announced the first renewable natural gas (RNG) deliveries from a project located at Darling Ingredients’ rendering facility in Dublin, GA. The project leverages Darling Ingredients’ on-site wastewater streams to upgrade biogas to pipeline-quality RNG, reducing Scope 1 emissions while creating a new revenue stream for Darling Ingredients. The Dublin facility injected RNG into the City of Dublin’s natural gas pipeline this month for trans

Big Path Capital (“Big Path”), impact investing’s investment bank, announces the 2025 MO 100 Top Impact CEO Ranking. The list recognizes 100 top executives who are building positive social and environmental impact at high-growth companies. The 2025 MO 100 awardees demonstrate the value and opportunity found in a stakeholder-focused business model that benefits shareholders as well as workers, customers, communities, and the environment. See the full 2025 MO 100 ranking here.By highlighting these

FPA has contributed $100,000 to FireAid, and highlights generous matching contributions offered by Steve and Connie Ballmer.

Project GOLD represents a significant commitment and immediate actions by program stakeholders for cancer patients in need. Manufacturers and Distributors are key to ending drug shortages.

A First-of-Its-Kind Program Offering Over $1M in Company-Funded Grants to Support Residents Through Life’s Unexpected Challenges

The 2024 annual impact report, “One Vision, Many Pathways,” highlights a shared commitment to addressing food insecurity, enhancing outdoor spaces, and supporting the health of the Chesapeake Bay

The relationship will help enterprises in Australia provide required climate-related reporting, including greenhouse gas emissions across the supply chain

HELP USA, a national leader in homeless services and supportive housing, hosted its third annual Art of Resilience Benefit on February 7, 2025, bringing together artists, philanthropists, and advocates to celebrate the healing power of creative expression. Held at the National Arts Club, the event raised critical support for HELP USA’s art therapy program, which provides a creative outlet for homeless individuals living in HELP USA shelters across New York City.During the evening, HELP USA annou

Romance Scams Have Exploded as Older Americans are Increasingly Lonely & Often Turn to the Internet for Companionship; Scammers Use Popular Celebrities to Prey on Victims’ Trust & Drain Their FinancesCharlie Is Releasing the Names to Help Seniors Protect Their Money and Their Hearts

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

$500,000 grant will help develop state-of-the-art creative instruction and vocational pathways for diverse learners

TP-Link brings smart home solutions to affordable housing initiative in Orange County

Nonprofit Youth Sports Organization to Use Bus as Vehicle of Change in Communities Across California

Company’s environmental activities continue to be recognized as first tier

Company’s self-funded charitable program invites certified charities in select cities to apply for one of ten $10,000 grants

Platform aims to share stories that “shape a healthy, sustainable future — for us, and the home we share”

Ladder Capital Corp (NYSE: LADR) (“we,” “our,” “Ladder,” or the “Company”) today announced operating results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2024. GAAP income before taxes for the three months ended December 31, 2024 was $33.0 million, and diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) was $0.25. Distributable earnings was $33.6 million, or $0.27 of distributable EPS. GAAP income before taxes for the year ended December 31, 2024 was $110.9 million, and diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) was $0.8

Kindland:WHO:Kindland (Values-in-Action Foundation) with support from the NFL Foundation and the Pro Football Hall of Fame WHAT:Kickoff for Kindness: A Nationwide School Kindness Presentation WHERE:Video being viewed by 273,000 students in 900 schools across the United States WHEN:TOMORROW, February 6, 2025All schools view the program on the SAME DAY at a time convenient for their schedule.REQUEST FOR COVERAGE (Interviews available) -With support from the NFL Foundation and the Pro Football Hall

First Foundation Inc. Donates $40,000 to Support California Wildfires Relief Efforts.

Futuri, the leader in AI-powered broadcast technology, announces the appointment of Marc Jaromin as Director of Public Safety Platforms. In this pivotal role, Jaromin will lead expansion of BEACON (The Broadcast Emergency Alerts and Communications Operations Network), a groundbreaking public safety communications system developed with the University of Florida and the Florida Division of Emergency Management.Jaromin's appointment is the latest milestone in BEACON’s rapid expansion, alongside the

Listen to the “Louder Than Cancer” playlist featuring commentary from artists like Melissa Etheridge, Imagine Dragons, H.E.R., and Blake Shelton exclusively on Amazon Music here

Local customers are invited to fight heart disease and stroke through Life is Why™ campaign

Celebrate American Heart Month and Valentine’s Day with the Return of Heart-Shaped Bo-Berry Biscuits® and Support a Worthy Cause

For each card sent by Feb. 14, an anonymous donor will give $1 to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, up to $50,000

Grocer encourages diverse nonprofits to apply for its 6th annual grant program and continues support of local community service initiatives with long-standing partners

Firm led by Jason Colodne and Jason Beckman provides aid to impacted communities and first responders

Publix has been named on Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies list for 2025, ranking No. 39. The company has been named on the list annually since it began in 1996, marking the 30th consecutive year of earning this honor.“When our founder, George Jenkins, opened the first store in 1930, he was driven by a commitment to doing the right thing, from creating a culture of care and respect for all associates to ensuring that shopping is a pleasure for our customers,” said Publix Director of Commu

The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Industrial Efficiency and Decarbonization Office (IEDO) has selected Svante’s Pre-FEED (Preliminary Front End Engineering Design) study for a commercial-scale carbon capture project to negotiate a cost-sharing agreement of up to US$1,499,889.The project represents a transformational approach for the pulp & paper industry as it will create additional value from its sustainable biomass to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

The updated Canadian Marketing Code of Ethics and Standards strengthens consumer protection with a focus on transparency, consent and ethical practices for younger audiences

With its proprietary pond-based system, CH4 Global aims to reduce production costs by up to 90% compared to conventional methods, enabling profitable scaling of seaweed-based feed supplement that suppresses methane production in cattle

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

J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. (NASDAQ: JBHT), one of the largest supply chain solutions providers in North America, announced today the launching of its solar facility in Gentry, Arkansas, that will generate enough electricity to offset up to 80% of the power used by its three main corporate campus buildings in Lowell.The 40-acre solar facility includes nearly 18,000 solar panels and 10,000-plus bi-facial solar modules to capture sunlight, which is then converted to electricity and transmitt

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

As a kids-first company, Gabb®, the leading provider of safe tech for kids, expanded its impact in 2024 with hundreds of hours in volunteer time, and tens of thousands of dollars of donated products and financial support.Gabb was founded in 2018 to provide kid-safe tech solutions for families seeking alternatives to smartphones and continues to scale its influence, impacting families and communities nationwide through philanthropic efforts."Gabb is creating a community of people supporting kids,

The MITER Foundation, the charitable arm of MITER Brands, a residential window and door manufacturer that produces a portfolio of window and door brands for the new construction and replacement segments with an owner-operated, family-first approach, recently launched its inaugural website to amplify its mission and gain awareness and funding for its various causes.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250127796889/en/The new

Scully Learning Center Foundation proudly announces the release of “Heroes From Above For Angelenos,” a heartfelt adaptation of its original song, Heroes From Above.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250126395760/en/Heroes Halting Homelessness (Graphic: Business Wire)Heroes From Above was created to inspire action and support solutions for the national homelessness crisis, particularly among vulnerable groups such as intel

Svante Technologies Inc. (Svante), a global leader in carbon capture and removal technology, and Speed Skating Canada today announced a climate change awareness and education campaign, “Save the Ice” at the ISU World Cup Speed Skating event in Calgary. The campaign aims to raise awareness about the impact of global warming on winter sports, including speed skating. It enables Canadians to make a personal impact on the climate by watching and sharing a video featuring renowned Canadian Olympic sp

Philanthropist Ed Freedman and Stable Road Foundation are donating $100,000 to support the relief efforts led by longtime partner Global Empowerment Mission (GEM) and Bethany Frankel’s BStrong in the wake of the devastating wildfires sweeping the Los Angeles area. The two organizations have also launched a fundraiser to provide even more support to more people.The fires, which have displaced hundreds of thousands of Angelenos, have left large swathes of destruction around the nation’s 2nd larges

We are calling all animal lovers to Unleash the LOVE: Festival & Adopt-a-thon on Saturday, February 8, 2025, at our Walnut Creek campus. This heartwarming event will feature adoptable animals from Joybound and 8 Northern California partner shelters, tons of family fun, tasty treats and the opportunity to learn more about some of the amazing community work being done right here in our backyard.This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/ho

"Our partnership with QuestBridge furthers our long-standing commitment to excellence, inclusion and access and strengthens our ability to empower exceptional students from all backgrounds,” said Bates President Garry W. Jenkins.