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Boosting Competitive Edge with Supplier Diversity: Goals, Actions, and Future Plans

Boosting Competitive Edge with Supplier Diversity: Goals, Actions, and Future Plans
09/19/2024 | Companies
Supplier Diversity  Partnering with a wide range of diverse suppliers, vendors, and business partners enhances our competitive advantage globally and supports our strategic goals.   Our Approach  We aim to include businesses owned, controlled, and operated by diverse...
Business Strategy, Collaboration, Diverse Supplier Ecosystem, Diverse Suppliers, Diversity Metrics, Economic Impact, Employee Resource Groups, Financial Services, Global Marketplace, Growth Opportunities, Strategic Goals, Supplier Development, Supplier Diversity, Supplier Engagement, Supplier List, Tier One Suppliers

Women-Owned Business Pitch Contest: $50K in Prizes

Women-Owned Business Pitch Contest: $50K in Prizes
08/12/2024 | Companies
KeyBank’s Key4Women program, in collaboration with Micro Enterprise Services of Oregon (MESO) and the Portland Thorns FC, has announced 10 finalists for a business pitch competition aimed at women-owned businesses in Oregon and Southwest Washington. These finalists were selected from a pool of 86...
Business Awards, Business Mentorship, Business Mission, Business Pitch Competition, Business Vision, Business Workshops, Economic Impact, Entrepreneurship, Key4Women, KeyBank, Livestream Event, MESO, Oregon, Portland Thorns FC, Providence Park, Small Business, Southwest Washington, Value Proposition, Women-Owned Businesses

Paris 2024 Olympics: Transforming France with Social, Economic, and Health Benefits

Paris 2024 Olympics: Transforming France with Social, Economic, and Health Benefits
07/03/2024 | Companies
As the first Games fully aligned with Olympic Agenda 2020, Paris 2024 is demonstrating how hosting the Olympics can provide social, economic, and health benefits to the host country. The legacy of Paris 2024 is already evident throughout France, from increasing sports participation to creating...
Bouger Plus, Community Development, Economic Impact, Generation 2024, Health Benefits, Impact 2024, Olympic Village, OlympicAgenda2020, Olympics Legacy, Paris 2024, Seine Saint Denis, Social Inclusion, Sports Participation, Sustainable Games

Entergy Tops UWSELA's 2023-2024 Most Generous Workplaces List for 10th Consecutive Year

Entergy Tops UWSELA's 2023-2024 Most Generous Workplaces List for 10th Consecutive Year
07/02/2024 | Companies
United Way of Southeast Louisiana (UWSELA) recently honored Entergy as the top company in their Top 10 Most Generous Workplaces for 2023-2024, marking the tenth consecutive year Entergy has appeared on this list.   UWSELA President and CEO Michael Williamson stated, "Our partnership with...
Chalmette Refining, Community Development, Community Support, Corporate Gifts, Corporate Social Responsibility, Economic Impact, Employee Contributions, Entergy, Environmental Care, Financial Stability, Freeport-McMoRan, Fundraisers, Health and Education, International Paper, Jefferson Parish, Michael Williamson, Orleans Parish, Pan-American Life Insurance Group, Patty Riddlebarger, PBF Energy, Plaquemines Parish, Poverty Eradication, Rain Carbon, Shell, Southeast Louisiana, St. Bernard Parish, St. Tammany Parish, Tangipahoa Parish, Top 10 Most Generous Workplaces, United Way of Southeast Louisiana, UWSELA, Valero Meraux Refinery, Volunteerism, Washington Parish, Workforce Development, Zachry Group

Natural Gas Generation and Community Impact: Duke Energy's Expansion in North and South Carolina

Natural Gas Generation and Community Impact: Duke Energy's Expansion in North and South Carolina
04/16/2024 | Companies
In Derrick Smith's early years, his uncle's role as a technician, maintaining power plants across North Carolina for Carolina Power & Light, now part of Duke Energy, left a lasting impression. Understanding the significance of powering millions of homes, even as a child, inspired Smith. This...
Community Development, Corporate Social Responsibility, Economic Impact, Energy Infrastructure, Energy Transition, Environmental Sustainability, Natural Gas Generation, Regulatory Approval, Renewable Energy, Workforce Development

Empowering South Jersey: Atlantic City Infrastructure Program Creates Jobs and Futures

Empowering South Jersey: Atlantic City Infrastructure Program Creates Jobs and Futures
04/15/2024 | Citizenship
The latest group of 20 residents from Atlantic City has successfully completed the 16-week Atlantic City Infrastructure Program (ACIP), a training initiative aimed at preparing locals for careers in the energy sector. This program, facilitated by the City of Atlantic City and Atlantic City...
Atlantic City Infrastructure Program, Atlantic County Workforce Development Board, Career Training Programs, Community Empowerment, Corporate-Community Partnership, Economic Impact, Education Initiatives, Employment Opportunities, Energy Sector, Job Placement, New Jersey Department of Labor, Skill Development, South Jersey Economy, Workforce Development, Youth Employment

Duke Energy: Leading in Sustainability & Clean Energy Transition

Duke Energy: Leading in Sustainability & Clean Energy Transition
02/28/2024 | Companies
For the second consecutive year, Duke Energy has earned recognition as one of America’s Most JUST Companies, climbing to 57th place from 79th in 2023. The JUST 100 accolade acknowledges U.S. corporations that excel in addressing contemporary standards of just business conduct.   Katherine...
Business Ethics, Clean Energy, Community Engagement, Corporate Recognition, Corporate Social Responsibility, Duke Energy, Economic Impact, Energy Transition, Environmental Stewardship, Job Creation, JUST Capital, Social Justice, Supply Chain Resiliency, Sustainability, Workforce Diversity

The Home Depot: Fortune's 2024 Most Admired Companies List Leader in Specialty Retail

The Home Depot: Fortune's 2024 Most Admired Companies List Leader in Specialty Retail
02/13/2024 | Companies
The Home Depot is pleased to announce its inclusion in Fortune's 2024 Most Admired Companies List. Securing the top spot in the specialty retail category for the second consecutive year and climbing to #19 overall, the company has demonstrated its ongoing commitment to excellence.   Fortune...
Built from Scratch, Business Recognition, Corporate Excellence, Corporate Initiatives, Economic Impact, ESG Report, Fortune 500, Fortune's Most Admired Companies List, Korn Ferry, Management Quality, Nonprofit Partnerships, Specialty Retail, Supply Chain Partners, Talent Attraction, The Home Depot

U.S. Bank and VBOC of the Dakotas Join Forces to Empower Veteran Business Owners: A Focus on Knowledge and Community Support

U.S. Bank and VBOC of the Dakotas Join Forces to Empower Veteran Business Owners: A Focus on Knowledge and Community Support
01/03/2024 | Companies
U.S. Bank and the Veterans Business Outreach Center of the Dakotas have joined forces to provide support to veteran business owners. Their inaugural event, sponsored by U.S. Bank, recently took place in Fargo, North Dakota.   Jeramie Eimers, a participant in the event and a business...
Collaboration, Community Empowerment, Community Support, Economic Impact, Jesse Mamaril, Knowledge Sharing, Local Economy, Mark Hinker, National Guard, Small Business Success, Sustainable Growth, U.S. Bank, VBOC of the Dakotas, Veteran Business Owners, Veteran Entrepreneurs

AB and Columbia Climate School Launch Climate Change Curriculum 2.0 for Investment Professionals

AB and Columbia Climate School Launch Climate Change Curriculum 2.0 for Investment Professionals
12/07/2023 | Companies
The inaugural module of the Climate Change Curriculum 2.0, a program designed to educate AB’s investment professionals about the tangible impacts of global climate change, was launched last week by AB and the Columbia Climate School. This program focuses on understanding the scientific and academic...
AB, Climate Change, Columbia Climate School, Economic Impact, Global Weather Phenomena, Hydrological Cycles, Investment Training, Virtual Learning

Revolutionizing Construction: The Rise of Mass Timber in Georgia

Revolutionizing Construction: The Rise of Mass Timber in Georgia
09/22/2023 | Companies
A few weeks ago, I had the privilege to be a part of a panel discussion at the Georgia Forestry Association’s Annual Conference held in Jekyll Island. The discussion, named “From Saplings to Solutions: The Emergence of Mass Timber in Georgia”, featured panelists from Jamestown LP and SmartLam North...
619 Ponce Project, Albany Sawmill, American Wood Council, Carbon Sequestration, Economic Impact, Forest Economic Advisors, Georgia Forestry Foundation, Georgia-Pacific, Light Frame Wood Construction, Lumber Consumption, Mass Timber, Multi-Family Buildings, Non-Residential Buildings, Prefabrication, Rapid Construction, Seedlings to Solutions Campaign, Softwood Lumber Board, Southern Yellow Pine, Sustainable Construction, WoodWorks

Embracing Diversity: Our Journey to the Billion Dollar Roundtable and Beyond

Embracing Diversity: Our Journey to the Billion Dollar Roundtable and Beyond
09/11/2023 | Companies
As a multinational corporation with a diverse range of sectors, operating in over 160 countries and employing 115,000 individuals globally, our business and organization inherently embrace diversity.   The Billion Dollar Roundtable (BDR) is an organization committed to encouraging top...
Abbott-LISC Initiative, Billion Dollar Roundtable, Business Continuity, Community Impact, Disabled-Owned Businesses, Diverse Suppliers, Diversity, Economic Impact, Equity, Healthcare Industry, Inclusion, Job Creation, LGBTQ-Owned Businesses, Minority-Owned Businesses, Resilience, Small Business Growth, Supplier Diversity, Sustainable Supply Chain, Veteran-Owned Businesses, Women-Owned Businesses

GRI Standards Empowers SMEs In Their Sustainable Efforts

GRI Standards Empowers SMEs In Their Sustainable Efforts
12/16/2020 | Ethics & Compliance
GRI collaborates with SMEs to form “a network” and provide “training in sustainability reporting”. Dailycsr.com – 16 December 2020 – The global corporate majority accounts for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises, in short SME, which “play a crucial role” when it comes to developing societal,...
Declaration, Economic Impact, Environmental Impact, GRI, GRI Standards, Guidance, Reporting Standards, Responsible Business, Small and Medium-sized Enterprises, SMEs, Social Impact, Sustainability, Sustainability Reporting

Corporate Community Network Of Canada Recounts Its Economic Impact On The Community

Corporate Community Network Of Canada Recounts Its Economic Impact On The Community
01/27/2018 | Economics
LBG Canada reveals that company investments have created an impact on the society. Dailycsr.com – 27 January 2018 – Investment professionals from corporate community forms a network which is called LBG Canada. The professionals in the LBG network come from many leading companies of Canada. They are...
Canada, Corporate Community, Economic Impact, Impact, Investment, LBG Canada, Measurement, Reporting, SiMPACT Strategy Group, Strategy


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