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The latest edition of Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies 2024 once again includes Wesco International.

Wesco has been named to this prestigious list of international companies since 2022 and improved in its industry category of Wholesalers: Diversified ranking this year – up from #4 in 2023 to #2 in 2024.

“I’m proud that Wesco has once again been named to Fortune’s prestigious World’s Most Admired Companies list,” says Wesco Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer John Engel. “The tremendous contributions our people are making to our business and in our communities are a testament to our continuous focus on our high-performance culture.”

In 2024, Korn Ferry, in collaboration with Fortune, analyzed nearly 600 firms across 28 countries with feedback from more than 3,700 senior executives and directors to compile the World’s Most Admired list. Only the most highly regarded and successful firms made the final cut.

Some of the criteria for the ranking include innovation, people management, social responsibility, quality of products and services, global competitiveness, and more.

Wesco is committed to being a socially responsible company, particularly as it allows them to attract and retain world-class talent and expertise. Their approach to sustainability is two-fold: Wesco reduces the environmental impacts of its own operations and assists their customers and suppliers with achieving their sustainability goals through the products and services they provide.

More information about Wesco’s approach to Environmental, Social and Governance can be found on Wesco’s website.

Our new Stewardship Report, Progress with Purpose, is now available.

At Georgia-Pacific LLC, stewardship encompasses the responsible management of our actions and the resources entrusted to our care in a manner that respects the rights of others. These resources include the natural environment, which we rely upon for our raw materials, the processes we manage to transform them into goods and services, and the relationships we have with our employees and communities. We seek mutually beneficial outcomes across environmental, social, and governance (ESG) priorities with customers, employees, suppliers, communities, and other key constituencies.

GP has been helping people improve their lives through mutual benefit for almost a century, providing solutions that create shelter, improve hygiene, offer convenience, extend shelf life, and protect goods in transit. We have been and continue to be an important part of the communities in which we operate, providing good jobs and contributing to prosperity through our economic activity and the engagement of our company and employees in civic and philanthropic activities. Our focus is to make progress daily, improving performance by living a principle of stewardship, embracing creative destruction, improving efficiencies, eliminating waste, finding new ways of meeting needs, and driving conservation activities that leave more resources available to satisfy other needs in society.

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Georgia-Pacific

Based in Atlanta, Georgia-Pacific and its subsidiaries are among the world’s leading manufacturers and marketers of bath tissue, paper towels and napkins, tableware, paper-based packaging, cellulose, specialty fibers, nonwoven fabrics, building products and related chemicals. Our familiar consumer brands include Quilted Northern®, Angel Soft®, Brawny®, Dixie®, enMotion®, Sparkle® and Vanity Fair®. Georgia-Pacific has long been a leading supplier of building products to lumber and building materials dealers and large do-it-yourself warehouse retailers. Its Georgia-Pacific Recycling subsidiary is among the world’s largest traders of paper, metal and plastics. The company operates more than 150 facilities and employs more than 30,000 people directly and creates approximately 89,000 jobs indirectly. For more information, visit: gp.com/about-us . For news, visit: gp.com/news

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This year’s theme for National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day is “Engage, Educate, Empower: Uniting to End HIV/AIDS in Black Communities.” We spoke with C. Virginia Fields, President and CEO of National Black Leadership Commission on Health (Black Health), a Gilead grantee, about how together, we can take action toward meaningful change.

We commend Virginia and our many community partners for continuing to honor and advance the decades of progress that Black communities have made in HIV.

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Gilead Sciences

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a research-based biopharmaceutical company that discovers, develops and commercializes innovative medicines in areas of unmet medical need. The company strives to transform and simplify care for people with life-threatening illnesses around the world. Gilead has operations in more than 35 countries worldwide, with headquarters in Foster City, California. 

Toni Townes-Whitley expresses excitement about cultivating a vibrant ERG community during this pivotal moment in SAIC’s strategic journey. Hear about the essential role ERGs play as listening mechanisms and channels for effective communication.

About SAIC

SAIC® is a premier Fortune 500® technology integrator driving our nation’s technology transformation. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in engineering, digital, artificial intelligence and mission solutions. Using our expertise and understanding of existing and emerging technologies, we integrate the best components from our own portfolio and our partner ecosystem to deliver innovative, effective and efficient solutions that are critical to achieving our customers’ missions.

We are approximately 24,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion , which is core to our values and important to attract and retain exceptional talent. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has pro-forma annual revenues of approximately $6.9 billion. For more information, visit saic.com. For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom.

Black History Month

98 years ago, Carter G. Woodson, the “father of Black history” established what he called Negro History Week. He dreamt of Black history being included and taught in public schools and selected the second week of February. Now, almost 100 years later, his dream of inclusivity is reflected in the actions and words that we demonstrate not only during Black History Month, but throughout the year.

As the daughter of a public school teacher, Black History Month has been a pillar in my personal journey of discovery as a lifelong learner. My focus this year is the dream of those who came before me.

Duke Energy

Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America’s largest energy holding companies. Its electric utilities serve 8.2 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, and collectively own 50,000 megawatts of energy capacity. Its natural gas unit serves 1.6 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio and Kentucky. The company employs 27,600 people.

Duke Energy is executing an ambitious clean energy transition to achieve its goals of net-zero methane emissions from its natural gas business by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions from electricity generation by 2050. The company has interim carbon emission targets of at least 50% reduction from electric generation by 2030, 50% for Scope 2 and certain Scope 3 upstream and downstream emissions by 2035, and 80% from electric generation by 2040. In addition, the company is investing in major electric grid enhancements and energy storage, and exploring zero-emission power generation technologies such as hydrogen and advanced nuclear.

Duke Energy was named to Fortune’s 2023 “World’s Most Admired Companies” list and Forbes’ “World’s Best Employers” list. More information is available at duke-energy.com. The Duke Energy News Center contains news releases, fact sheets, photos and videos. Duke Energy’s illumination features stories about people, innovations, community topics and environmental issues. Follow Duke Energy on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.

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JACKSON, Miss., February 26, 2024 /3BL/ – This winter, Entergy Mississippi’s service area endured multiple days of extremely cold temperatures, causing many customers to turn up the heat to take the chill out of the air. Keeping your home or business warm requires a lot of electricity, which can drive up energy use and bills, especially in frigid conditions.

Entergy Mississippi is committed to helping our customers before, during and after extreme weather. Amid the winter freeze, we met the demands of our customers’ record-breaking power usage. Some customers may find that using more energy to stay warm during the wintry weather has led to a higher-than-expected bill. To help customers stay comfortable and keep their energy bill affordable, we provide bill management tools, bill payment resources along with energy efficiency tips and programs.

Resources for customers in need

For customers experiencing financial hardship, we offer a variety of bill assistance options, including:

Deferred payment: Talk with us about your situation and we may be able to make deferred payment arrangements. Request a deferred payment arrangement through myEntergy or by calling 1-800-ENTERGY (1-800-368-3749) and following our automated response system menu.Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program: Funded through the federal government, LIHEAP helps low-income households meet their home energy costs by making payments on the customers’ behalf directly to energy suppliers. Visit com/bill-help to learn how to apply for assistance.Payment extension: Qualifying customers who need a few extra days to pay their bill can request an extension through myEntergy or by calling 1-800-ENTERGY (1-800-368-3749) and following our automated response system menu.The Power to Care: Through a network of nonprofit agencies, The Power to Care helps pay utility bills of those facing extreme temperatures with no way to stay warm in the winter and cool in the summer. Learn more at com/s/powertocare.

Bill management resources 

Choose when, where and how you pay with our bill management resources, including:

AutoPay: Avoid late fees, writing checks and paying for postage by having your bills automatically deducted from your bank account. Learn more at myentergy.com/s/autopay.Level billing: We average bills over a rolling 12-month period, so you have a more consistent bill each month of the year. Enroll at myentergy.com/s/levelbill.MyAdvisor: Receive an estimate of what projected energy usage costs could be by the end of the billing cycle. Learn more at entergy.com/MyAdvisor.PaperFREE: Get your bill delivered directly to your email as soon as it posts. Learn more at myentergy.com/s/paperfree.Pick-A-Date: Choose what day of the month you get billed to line up with your budget and cash flow. Learn more at myentergy.com/s/pickdate.Understanding my bill: We’ve designed the Entergy bill to help make it easier to understand. Learn more at entergy.com/bill.

Customers who are behind on bill payments should contact Entergy through myEntergy or by phone at 1-800 ENTERGY (1-800-368-3749) to make payment arrangements and prevent disconnection. The Entergy app is also available to download for Android and iPhone operating systems at entergy.com/app and can be used for your convenience to pay bills, monitor your usage and more.

 About Entergy Mississippi

Entergy Mississippi, LLC provides electricity to approximately 461,000 customers in 45 counties. Entergy Mississippi is a subsidiary of Entergy Corporation, a Fortune 500 electric company. Entergy powers life for 3 million customers through our operating companies in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Texas. We’re investing in the reliability and resilience of the energy system while helping our region transition to cleaner, more efficient energy solutions. With roots in our communities for more than 100 years, Entergy is a nationally recognized leader in sustainability and corporate citizenship. Since 2018, we have delivered more than $100 million in economic benefits each year to local communities through philanthropy, volunteerism and advocacy. Entergy is headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, and has approximately 12,000 employees. For the latest news from Entergy, visit the Newsroom.

– 19 Organizations Will Receive a Total of $12.6 Million in Grant Funding Through Gilead’s Setting the P.A.C.E. Initiative –

FOSTER CITY, Calif., February 28, 2024 /3BL/ – Gilead Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: GILD) announced it is providing a total of $12.6 million in grant funding to 19 organizations working to improve the HIV landscape for Black women and girls in the United States. These grants are a part of Gilead’s new Setting the P.A.C.E. (Prevention, Arts and Advocacy, Community, Education) initiative, a three-year commitment toward increasing HIV prevention, anti-stigma and health equity efforts for Black cisgender and Transgender women and girls, who are disproportionately impacted by the HIV epidemic.

In 2021, Black women accounted for 53% of new HIV diagnoses among women aged 16 and older in the United States, despite comprising only 14% of the women living in the country. Additionally, Black Transgender women have the highest rates of new HIV diagnoses among Transgender people and are more likely to go undiagnosed and untreated in comparison to their peers. These inequities are exacerbated by significant gaps in the delivery of effective and culturally relevant HIV prevention information and care services for Black women and girls.

“By taking a strategic, community-centered approach to address systemic disparities and improve overall health outcomes, Gilead continues its commitment to advancing health equity for Black cisgender and Transgender women and girls in the U.S. who continue to be disproportionately impacted by the HIV epidemic,” said Deborah H. Telman, Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs and General Counsel, Gilead Sciences. “Gilead’s Setting the P.A.C.E. initiative will help empower organizations to expand custom programs tailored toward fighting stigma and expanding access to HIV care in their communities.”

Through this investment, Setting the P.A.C.E. grantee organizations will develop and support a variety of impactful projects to help improve health outcomes for Black women and girls, from expanding programs that provide culturally-responsive HIV care training, to leveraging arts and media to engage local communities and address stigma. Importantly, more than 75% of the organizations selected for grants are led by Black women and every funding allocation is directed toward initiatives led or co-led by Black women. Additionally, the states in which programming will be implemented align with states that have higher numbers of Black women living with HIV.

“Gilead’s Setting the P.A.C.E. grant marks a pivotal moment for Ribbon and the communities we serve across the nation,” said Linda H. Scruggs, Co-Executive Director, Ribbon. “Gilead’s support enables us to form collaborative partnerships and programs to help end the disparities in HIV awareness, prevention and care. Our focus on the intersection of Black cisgender and Transgender women in relation to HIV is not just about addressing an unmet need, it’s about rewriting narratives and changing destinies. Ribbon is dedicated to creating a future where access to HIV education and resources is a right, not a privilege, and where every person, regardless of their identity, can live a life of health, dignity and opportunity.”

The 19 Gilead Setting the P.A.C.E. grantees are:

A New Way of Life Reentry Project (Los Angeles, California)AIDS United (Washington, D.C.)Baltimore Safe Haven (Baltimore, Maryland)California Black Women’s Health Project (Inglewood, California)Dancing Grounds (New Orleans, Louisiana)Foundations for Living Incorporated (Jefferson, Georgia)Howard University (Washington, D.C.)National Association of Black Social Workers (Washington, D.C.)Power Safe Place Resource Center of Virginia (Front Royal, Virginia)Ribbon, Inc. (Largo, Maryland)San Francisco Community Health Center (San Francisco, California)SisterLove, Inc. (Atlanta, Georgia)SLK Health Services Corporation (Lanham, Maryland)The Black Women’s Learning Institute (BWLI) at NDRI-USA, Inc. (New York, New York)Transinclusive Group (Pembroke Pines, Florida)Triumphant Together (Kissimmee, Florida)Unspoken Treasure Society (Gainesville, Florida)Waco Theater Center (Hollywood, California)WeCareTn (Memphis, Tennessee)

Gilead’s Setting the P.A.C.E. initiative aims to empower local organizations to address ongoing health inequities in care and treatment through four key programmatic areas: HIV prevention, arts and advocacy, community and education. The program builds on Gilead’s longstanding commitment toward investing in Black women’s health and leadership through philanthropy. In addition to this new funding, the company has provided more than $35.8 million in philanthropic support for Black women-led and/or Black women-serving organizations in the United States since 2017. More than $28 million of those investments were granted to organizations working to help end the HIV epidemic.

About Gilead Sciences

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company that has pursued and achieved breakthroughs in medicine for more than three decades, with the goal of creating a healthier world for all people. The company is committed to advancing innovative medicines to prevent and treat life-threatening diseases, including HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19, and cancer. Gilead operates in more than 35 countries worldwide, with headquarters in Foster City, Calif.

Gilead and the Gilead logo are trademarks of Gilead Sciences, Inc., or its related companies.

For more information about Gilead, please visit the company’s website at www.gilead.com , follow Gilead on X/Twitter (@Gilead Sciences) and LinkedIn (@Gilead-Sciences).

Jacquie Ross, Investors

Investor_relations@gilead.com

Meaghan Smith, Media

Public_affairs@gilead.com

Originally published by Gilead Sciences

– 19 Organizations Will Receive a Total of $12.6 Million in Grant Funding Through Gilead’s Setting the P.A.C.E. Initiative –

FOSTER CITY, Calif., February 28, 2024 /3BL/ – Gilead Sciences, Inc. (Nasdaq: GILD) announced it is providing a total of $12.6 million in grant funding to 19 organizations working to improve the HIV landscape for Black women and girls in the United States. These grants are a part of Gilead’s new Setting the P.A.C.E. (Prevention, Arts and Advocacy, Community, Education) initiative, a three-year commitment toward increasing HIV prevention, anti-stigma and health equity efforts for Black cisgender and Transgender women and girls, who are disproportionately impacted by the HIV epidemic.

In 2021, Black women accounted for 53% of new HIV diagnoses among women aged 16 and older in the United States, despite comprising only 14% of the women living in the country. Additionally, Black Transgender women have the highest rates of new HIV diagnoses among Transgender people and are more likely to go undiagnosed and untreated in comparison to their peers. These inequities are exacerbated by significant gaps in the delivery of effective and culturally relevant HIV prevention information and care services for Black women and girls.

“By taking a strategic, community-centered approach to address systemic disparities and improve overall health outcomes, Gilead continues its commitment to advancing health equity for Black cisgender and Transgender women and girls in the U.S. who continue to be disproportionately impacted by the HIV epidemic,” said Deborah H. Telman, Executive Vice President, Corporate Affairs and General Counsel, Gilead Sciences. “Gilead’s Setting the P.A.C.E. initiative will help empower organizations to expand custom programs tailored toward fighting stigma and expanding access to HIV care in their communities.”

Through this investment, Setting the P.A.C.E. grantee organizations will develop and support a variety of impactful projects to help improve health outcomes for Black women and girls, from expanding programs that provide culturally-responsive HIV care training, to leveraging arts and media to engage local communities and address stigma. Importantly, more than 75% of the organizations selected for grants are led by Black women and every funding allocation is directed toward initiatives led or co-led by Black women. Additionally, the states in which programming will be implemented align with states that have higher numbers of Black women living with HIV.

“Gilead’s Setting the P.A.C.E. grant marks a pivotal moment for Ribbon and the communities we serve across the nation,” said Linda H. Scruggs, Co-Executive Director, Ribbon. “Gilead’s support enables us to form collaborative partnerships and programs to help end the disparities in HIV awareness, prevention and care. Our focus on the intersection of Black cisgender and Transgender women in relation to HIV is not just about addressing an unmet need, it’s about rewriting narratives and changing destinies. Ribbon is dedicated to creating a future where access to HIV education and resources is a right, not a privilege, and where every person, regardless of their identity, can live a life of health, dignity and opportunity.”

The 19 Gilead Setting the P.A.C.E. grantees are:

A New Way of Life Reentry Project (Los Angeles, California)AIDS United (Washington, D.C.)Baltimore Safe Haven (Baltimore, Maryland)California Black Women’s Health Project (Inglewood, California)Dancing Grounds (New Orleans, Louisiana)Foundations for Living Incorporated (Jefferson, Georgia)Howard University (Washington, D.C.)National Association of Black Social Workers (Washington, D.C.)Power Safe Place Resource Center of Virginia (Front Royal, Virginia)Ribbon, Inc. (Largo, Maryland)San Francisco Community Health Center (San Francisco, California)SisterLove, Inc. (Atlanta, Georgia)SLK Health Services Corporation (Lanham, Maryland)The Black Women’s Learning Institute (BWLI) at NDRI-USA, Inc. (New York, New York)Transinclusive Group (Pembroke Pines, Florida)Triumphant Together (Kissimmee, Florida)Unspoken Treasure Society (Gainesville, Florida)Waco Theater Center (Hollywood, California)WeCareTn (Memphis, Tennessee)

Gilead’s Setting the P.A.C.E. initiative aims to empower local organizations to address ongoing health inequities in care and treatment through four key programmatic areas: HIV prevention, arts and advocacy, community and education. The program builds on Gilead’s longstanding commitment toward investing in Black women’s health and leadership through philanthropy. In addition to this new funding, the company has provided more than $35.8 million in philanthropic support for Black women-led and/or Black women-serving organizations in the United States since 2017. More than $28 million of those investments were granted to organizations working to help end the HIV epidemic.

About Gilead Sciences

Gilead Sciences, Inc. is a biopharmaceutical company that has pursued and achieved breakthroughs in medicine for more than three decades, with the goal of creating a healthier world for all people. The company is committed to advancing innovative medicines to prevent and treat life-threatening diseases, including HIV, viral hepatitis, COVID-19, and cancer. Gilead operates in more than 35 countries worldwide, with headquarters in Foster City, Calif.

Gilead and the Gilead logo are trademarks of Gilead Sciences, Inc., or its related companies.

For more information about Gilead, please visit the company’s website at www.gilead.com , follow Gilead on X/Twitter (@Gilead Sciences) and LinkedIn (@Gilead-Sciences).

Jacquie Ross, Investors

Investor_relations@gilead.com

Meaghan Smith, Media

Public_affairs@gilead.com

Originally published by Gilead Sciences

February 28, 2024 /3BL/ – Direct Relief today announced the latest round of grants awarded from its Fund for Health Equity.

“This latest round of more than $7 million in grants, made possible by generous support from MacKenzie Scott, the AbbVie Foundation, and Eli Lilly and Company, is the most recent infusion of funding for organizations deeply committed in eliminating health disparities and improving healthcare quality in their communities,” said Dr. Byron Scott, Direct Relief COO and Co-Chair of the Fund for Health Equity. “Direct Relief is proud to support and grateful for the work they do every day.”

The AbbVie Foundation committed $10 million over five years to the Fund for Health Equity in 2020.  Since then, the AbbVie Foundation distributed grants to twenty organizations, and this year, the foundation is awarding $1.6 million in grants to 10 organizations, including: Central City Concern, Edward M. Kennedy Community Health Center, Family Health Centers of San Diego, Food Well Alliance, Kee Cha-E-Nar Corporation, Mexican American Opportunity Foundation, Minority Behavior Health Group, National Black Nurses Association, University of Texas – El Paso, and Vecinos, Inc.

“The AbbVie Foundation is proud to support the 2024 Fund for Health Equity grant recipients and we’re grateful for their work addressing health disparities in historically marginalized communities across the United States,” said Claudia Carravetta, President, AbbVie Foundation; Vice President, Corporate Responsibility & Global Philanthropy, AbbVie. “We believe meaningful change begins with communities, and we look forward to listening and learning from all our grant partners who are identifying innovative solutions that further advance health equity.”

Lilly also supported the Fund with a $5 million commitment in early 2021 as part of its Racial Justice Commitment, a robust endeavor to deliver resources like education, health care, economic stability, and jobs within the communities where it operates. Direct Relief distributed a portion of this initial funding to eight awardees across the U.S. since 2021.

This year, $880,000 from Lilly’s commitment will be split between four new awardees: Denver Health and Hospital Authority, Cheyenne River Youth Project, GirlTREK, Asian and Pacific Islander Wellness Center.

“Lilly’s commitment to social impact goes back nearly 150 years and we remain committed to eliminating disparities that prevent people from living the healthiest life possible today,” said Cynthia Cardona, Head of Social Impact at Lilly. “We sincerely appreciate Direct Relief’s efforts to identify and contribute to worthy organizations that are working to create real change in their local communities around the U.S.”

Since the start of the Fund in 2021, more than $50 million has been provided to support 160 organizations across the U.S.

The awardees were selected by the Fund for Health Equity’s Advisory Council, which includes the following members:

Co-Chair Regina Benjamin, MD, MBA, 18th US Surgeon General of the United States, Founder Bayou Clinic, Inc.Co-Chair Byron Scott, MD, MBA, Direct Relief COOMartha Dawson, DNP, MSN, RN, FACHE, President and CEO President of the National Black Nurses Association, Associate Professor at the University of Alabama at BirminghamJane Delgado, Ph.D., MS, President and CEO of the National Alliance for Hispanic HealthGail Small, JD, Head Chief Woman, a citizen of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe

Full list of 2024 Awardees:

Alabama Interfaith Refugee Partnership, Birmingham, ALAsian and Pacific Islander Wellness Center, Inc., San Francisco, CACamarena Health, Madera, CACentral City Concern, Inc., Portland, ORCentro Hispano de East Tennessee, Knoxville, TNCheyenne River Youth Project, Inc., Eagle Butte, SDChildren’s Village, Birmingham, ALDenver Health and Hospital Authority, Denver, CODuPage Health Coalition, Carol Stream, ILEast Harlem Council for Human Services, Inc., New York, NYEdward M. Kennedy Community Health Center, Inc., Worcester, MAFamily Health Centers of San Diego, Inc., San Diego, CAFamily Reach Foundation, Boston, MAFood Well Alliance, Inc., Atlanta, GAGirlTREK Incorporated, Washington, DCHealth Outreach Prevention Education, Inc. (HOPE), Tulsa, OKHispanic Health Coalition, Inc., Houston, TXKee Cha-E-Nar Corporation, Klamath, CALa Plazita, Inc. DBA La Plazita Institute, Albuquerque, NMLos Barrios Unidos Community Clinic, Inc., Dallas, TXMexican American Opportunity Foundation, Montebello, CAMinority Behavioral Health Group, Akron, OHMulti-Cultural Health Evaluation Delivery System, Erie, PANational Association of Hispanic Nurses, Inc., Lexington, KYNational Black Nurses Association, Silver Spring, MDNative Action, Inc., Lame Deer, MTREACH, Las Vegas, NVSanta Cruz Barrios Unidos, Inc., Santa Cruz, CAShared Harvest Foundation, Inc., Culver City, CATell Every Amazing Lady about Ovarian Cancer (TEAL), Cullowhee, NCThe Concilio, Dallas, TXThe Night Ministry, Chicago, ILThe Texas International Institute of Health Profession DBA VCare Clinics, Houston, TXUniversity of Texas Foundation/University of TexasVecinos, Inc., Cullowhee, NCVida Senior Centers, Washington, D.C.Vincent Chin Institute/Asian Health Services, Oakland, CAVirginia Garcia Memorial Health Center, Aloha, OR

On February 21 and 22, 2024, Points of Light convened its Corporate Service Council in New York City for the annual Winter Summit. Hosted by the chair of the Council, Anita Whitehead, president and chair, KPMG U.S. Foundation, the Winter Summit brought together corporate social impact leaders and sector experts for a day-and-a-half of learning, professional development, sharing best practices and thought-provoking discussions.

“Corporate social impact isn’t just ‘nice’ any longer; it’s necessary. Our Corporate Service Council members are driving people-powered, transformative community change around the globe – employee and civic engagement are truly center stage,” said Katie Stearns, chief program and impact officer, Points of Light. “When these leaders come together, innovation and collaboration bloom and our collective work moves forward.”

This year’s topics included:

Human-centered design thinking for developing inclusive and innovative social impact programs (led by Greater Good Studio).Starting and running effective board training and placement programs (led by Cause Strategy Partners).Corporate non-partisan support for voters and elections (led by Democracy Works)Best practices for collaborating with employee resource groups as part of your CSR strategy (led by leaders from Comcast and Dow).Navigating societal issues with a presentation of the newly released 2024 Edelman Trust Barometer.Harnessing the value of employee voice for social impact (facilitated by Provoc with insights from the Ford Foundation’s Listen to Lead initiative).

Key Insights from the 2024 Winter Summit:

According to research, volunteering stands out as part of the solution to overcoming prevalent challenges of isolation, polarization, distrust and incivility in society. Given the decline in volunteering and the increase in polarization – especially in the U.S. – volunteering is more important than ever, and companies have a big role to play.Encouraging employees to vote is a nonpartisan issue. Companies benefit from democracy and must invest in it. If your company is even just “democracy curious,” this is the year to explore how you can take action.Centering humans in design thinking, especially those who are systemically marginalized, leads to change processes determined and owned by the groups most impacted.When you hit a roadblock, it’s tempting to jump to solutioning but breaking down a challenge to its root cause by continually asking, “Why is this happening?” can make for better, unbiased results. Leaders who reframe challenges into positive goals get “unstuck” and act on what matters.When people are a part of the dialogue and feel in control over how innovations impact their lives, they are more inclined to accept rather than resist them.Values-driven Gen Z will shift the narrative around how society makes progress, and companies have to be ready.When CSR teams intentionally collaborate with employee resource groups through strategy, structure, or goal setting, you maximize the potential for social and business impact.Effective employee listening strategies can not only mitigate risks related to productivity, reputation, strategy execution and operations but also positively impact corporate performance. Nonprofit board service, one of the fastest growing volunteer programs, generates measurable social impact and leadership development outcomes. It also adds to a company’s employee value proposition and yields benefits for employee retention, growth and engagement.

Participating Companies: AIG, Amazon, Atrium Health, BDO, BlackRock, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Citi, Comcast, Cox Enterprises, CSAA Insurance Group, CVS Health, Delta Air Lines, DICK’S Sporting Goods, Dollar Tree & Family Dollar, Dow, Eastman Chemical Company, Edelman, Equitable, Fannie Mae, Fidelity Investments, General Motors, Google, Infosys, KPMG, Lineage, MassMutual, MetLife, Morgan Stanley, Pacific Life, Paul Hastings LLP, PayPal, Power Design Inc., Prudential Financial, RTX, S&P Global, Sanofi, Sony Corporation of America, Standard Chartered Bank, State Street, TCS, The UPS Foundation, Tony’s Chocolonely, United Airlines, UnitedHealth Group and Zillow.

Participating Organizations and Partners: Association of Corporate Citizenship Professionals (ACCP), Cause Strategy Partners, Democracy Works, Greater Good Studio, NYC Service, Provoc, Taproot Foundation, True Impact, VeraWorks and Volunteer New York!

About the Corporate Service Council

The Corporate Service Council represents more than 300 corporate citizenship and philanthropy professionals from nearly 100 leading brands and Fortune 500 companies. This annual membership program empowers and equips leaders with actionable resources, insights, training and connections needed to advance their social impact goals and be recognized for success.

To learn more about becoming a member of the Corporate Service Council, email Points of Light or visit pointsoflight.org/corporate-service-council.

About Points of Light

Points of Light is a global nonprofit organization that inspires, equips and mobilizes people to take action that changes the world. We envision a world in which every individual discovers the power to make a difference, creating healthy communities in vibrant, participatory societies. Through 145 affiliates across 39 countries, and in partnership with thousands of nonprofits and corporations, Points of Light engages 3.7 million volunteers in 16.7 million hours of service each year, contributing $498.7 million of value in people power into communities around the world. We bring the power of people to bear where it’s needed most. To learn more about Points of Light visit pointsoflight.org.