VANCOUVER, Canada–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Ocean conservation managers and practitioners, global experts, and high-level officials are convening for the Fifth International Marine Protected Area Congress (IMPAC5) from February 3-9 in Vancouver, Canada, to take a stand to protect the ocean. IMPAC5 is known as the preeminent conference for the exchange of knowledge within the global community of marine conservation managers, practitioners, and decision makers. It provides the opportunity to highlight th
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NEWARK, Del.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Sallie Mae Fund, the charitable arm of Sallie Mae – in partnership with Thurgood Marshall College Fund, is now accepting applications for two college scholarship programs to help students with financial need, or those from underserved communities, access higher education: The Sallie Mae Fund will again award its Bridging the Dream Scholarship for High School Seniors. Twenty-five high school seniors who excel inside and outside the classroom and demonstrate fin
CHICAGO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The American Dental Association Foundation announces the 21st year of its Give Kids A Smile (GKAS) program, which officially launches today at this year’s national kick-off event in St. Louis, MO where the program first began. Since its national launch in 2003, GKAS volunteers have provided free oral health education and services to more than seven million underserved children in the U.S. To learn more about the program’s impact on helping improve oral health and total
LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Next Level Apparel and GK Global Form Strategic Nearshore Fabric Supply Partnership
CINCINNATI–(BUSINESS WIRE)—- $CTAS–The fast actions of a Cintas First Aid & Safety Sales Representative, using CPR and an AED, helped save a life during a child’s baseball practice.
JACKSONVILLE, Fla.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Rayonier Advanced Materials Inc. (NYSE: RYAM, the “Company”) today announced the release of its 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Progress Update (the “Update”), as a supplement to the Company’s comprehensive 2021 ESG Report. The Update details RYAM’s progress against its disclosed greenhouse gas reduction targets and provides enhanced SASB-aligned disclosures around energy consumption, water usage, waste management and other key industry metri
SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Today, Wells Fargo announced a $50 million grant to support the nation’s largest civil rights and social justice organization in its continued efforts to advance racial equity in America. Wells Fargo’s grant will both strengthen the NAACP’s local units and support the organization’s plans to develop a new national headquarters. The grant will assist NAACP local units and branches across America by increasing essential staff to implement and sustain meaningful pro
AUSTIN, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–NI (NASDAQ: NATI) today announced the company will be joining Analog Devices, Inc. (ADI) and the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) as the newest member of Ocean & Climate Innovation Accelerator (OCIA). With a grant of $1 million over four years to the consortium, NI supports research into the effects of climate change on our oceans. Founded in 2021 by OCIA members ADI and WHOI, OCIA’s goal is advancing knowledge of the ocean’s critical role in globa
HAMILTON, Bermuda–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Family-owned Bacardi Limited is celebrating its 161st anniversary with a gift to the planet and its people. The world’s largest privately held spirits company will plant one tree for every employee to support biodiversity, help local communities, and capture a combined 2.5M kg of CO2 during the trees’ lifetime. This week, every person in the company will receive an anniversary edition bottle of BACARDÍ® Carta Blanca, complete with a QR code which enables them
SWORDS, Ireland–(BUSINESS WIRE)–FORTUNE magazine has named Trane Technologies (NYSE:TT), a global climate innovator, to its World’s Most Admired Companies list for the eleventh consecutive year. The annual list, developed by FORTUNE and Korn Ferry, is widely considered to be the ultimate report card on corporate reputation. The companies on the list are the best-regarded in their industry and rated on nine criteria, ranging from investment value and quality of management and products to socia
