NEWARK, Del., May 9, 2024 /3BL/ - At Delmarva Power, the dedication to empowering communities extends far beyond delivering safe and reliable energy service. In 2023, Delmarva Power proudly contributed more than $2.3 million to local nonprofits and 631 employees devoted more than 17,200 hours – the equivalent of 2,150 workdays – to volunteer with hundreds of organizations across Delaware and Maryland.
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The Power of Giving Back: Covia’s Social Impact Efforts
At Covia, we believe that thriving communities can help change the world. That’s why The Covia Foundation, Covia’s philanthropic arm, has been investing in social impact for decades. We have worked with our partners and communities across the world to make a difference through time, talent, and financial support. This year, Covia employees have already donated hundreds of hours in the communities where we live and work. Below are a few ways our employees are making a difference.
Empowering the STEM Workforce of the Future
Originally published in the Delaware Business Magazine's May/June 2024 issue.
By Najwa Corum, Early Career Program Leader at Chemours
The world is innovating at a rapid pace as we work to solve major global challenges, from climate change and decarbonization to managing the boom in artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies.
EHS&S Challenges and Opportunities in the Semiconductor Industry
The week of April 22nd, 2024, Antea Group participated in SESHA’s 46th Annual Symposium in Phoenix, Arizona. SESHA was founded in 1978 and promotes “the effective communication of safety, health, and environmental information to the high technology and associated industries.”
Lenovo’s Tech Donation Propels Equal Access for Visually Impaired in North Carolina
In December 2023, Lenovo kicked off the holiday season with a donation to one of its long-standing partners: the North Carolina Governor Morehead School for the Blind. Lenovo distributed brand-new personal laptop computers to every student at the school. These laptops are promoting remote learning and communication, extending educational opportunities beyond the classroom.
Meeting Electric Power Needs Today and Tomorrow – Sustainably!
Three years into a four-year term as the nation’s elected chief executive, President Joe Biden continues to deliver on his campaign promises to address the climate crisis and environmental justice agendas. The actions taken since January 2021 include marshaling the Federal government’s resources to fund the nation’s largest investment ever to reduce carbon emissions. Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, which passed in August 2022, directed nearly $400 billion in federal funding toward clean energy.
Bloomberg Lowers Emissions by 21%, SBTi Validates Long-Term Goals
Originally published on Smart Energy Decisions
Bloomberg, a financial data provider, received validation from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for the company’s long-term science-based net-zero target to reach net-zero GHG emissions across its value chain by 2040.
Join Our Webinar: Planning Impactful Fall Employee Volunteer Activities
Does it feel like there’s never enough time to plan, resources to invest or the right amount of meaningful volunteer opportunities available? Well, you’re not alone. Planning a company-wide volunteer initiative that engages employees is no easy feat.
SCS Standards Releases Updated SCS-103 Certification Standard for Recycled Content
EMERYVILLE, Calif., May 9, 2024 /3BL/ - SCS Standards, a non-profit standard development organization, is pleased to announce the publication of the latest version of SCS-103, Certification Standard for Recycled Content. First introduced in 1989 in response to the burgeoning interest in recycled content claims and the introduction of innovative new recycling technologies, SCS Global Services’ recycled content certification remains one of the most widely adopted and recognized certifications for recycled content claims in the world today, applied in a wide range of industries.
