October 2024

Cisco’s Vision for an Inclusive Future

Nearly forty years ago, Cisco set out to connect the world with our technology and to deliver innovation — and unique value — to our customers, employees, partners and communities at large. To build a business that’s great to work with — and great to work for — committed to the greater good and making the world a better place.

In 2020, these deeply held commitments gave rise to Cisco’s Purpose to Power an Inclusive Future for All.

T. Rowe Price Achieves MLT Black Equity at Work Silver Certification

BALTIMORE, October 31, 2024 /3BL/ - T. Rowe Price, a global investment management firm and a leader in retirement, proudly announces its achievement of Silver Status in Management Leadership for Tomorrow’s (MLT) Black Equity at Work Certification. The certification establishes a measurable standard for racial equity and provides a road map to achieving racial equity in the workplace, incorporating the systemic disadvantages that African American/Black talent face. In addition, the firm also is participating in MLT’s Hispanic Equity at Work certification process.

Cascale Introduces New Membership Engagement Model, Elevates Supplier and Manufacturer Input

Cascale, formerly the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, is introducing a new member engagement and governance model to ensure more inclusive decision-making, with a sharper focus on elevating supplier and manufacturer input. This shift, reflected in the organization's structure and membership team architecture, addresses the need for more equitable representation across the supply chain and reinforces Cascale’s commitment to transparency and accountability in tool development and industry standards.

Gilead Oncology Grant Supports 22 U.S. Organizations With $3.15 Million to Provide Support to Those Affected By Breast Cancer

We're prioritizing health equity for patients across the cancer care continuum. Our Gilead Oncology Grant supports 22 U.S. organizations with $3.15 million to provide resources for people affected by breast cancer. Learn more here: https://gilead.inc/3NM4Vmo

Campus Sustainability Month: A Focus on Food Waste Recycling at New England Colleges and Universities

October is recognized as Campus Sustainability Month by The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE), an initiative designed to engage and educate students, faculty, and staff at colleges and universities about sustainability and climate action. This annual event fosters a culture of environmental stewardship on campuses and encourages institutions to adopt practices that lower their carbon footprint.

Springfield Rescue Mission (SRM) Receives $150,000 Grant From KeyBank Foundation

SPRINGFIELD, Ma., October 31, 2024 /3BL/ - The Springfield Rescue Mission (SRM) has received a $150,000 Community Impact grant from KeyBank Foundation, the charitable foundation of KeyBank. This grant will be paid over two years and will support SRM’s Workforce Development Outreach program, which matches mission residents with potential employers, while providing training and support to the residents to become effective, retainable employees.

B… for Bio-Based Materials, a Saint-Gobain Podcast

Modern human activities are partly responsible for rising temperatures, carbon emissions, and declining biodiversity.

The construction industry is building and renovating more and more sustainably to deal with the climate crisis and scarcity of natural resources. With these innovative solutions and new construction methods, we have a whole new vocabulary that this podcast is going to decipher for you!

The Consumer Goods Forum’s Director of Sustainability Leads Panel on Human Rights in Logistics at Engaging Business Forum

October 31, 2024 /3BL/ - On 15 October 2024, The Consumer Goods Forum’s Director of Sustainability, Didier Bergeret, representing our Human Rights Coalition (HRC), expertly moderated an insightful panel discussion at the Engaging Business Forum on Human Rights in Logistics.

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