Prudential Recognized as One of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute for Third Consecutive Year

Wed, 03/29/2017 - 11:10

Prudential Financial, Inc. (NYSE:PRU) has been named a 2017 World’s Most Ethical Company® by the Ethisphere Institute, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices.

Historic Hahne’s Department Store Building Reopens in Downtown Newark, N.J.

Tue, 03/28/2017 - 16:15

Prudential Financial, Inc., L+M Development Partners, and The Goldman Sachs Group, in partnership with Citi Community Capital, joined Newark Mayor Ras Baraka to celebrate the grand opening of the historic Hahne & Company building in downtown Newark. The restored building features an arts and cultural center operated by Rutgers University-Newark and around 75,000 square feet of new retail space on Broad Street, including Newark’s first Whole Foods. The project was accomplished with support from local co-developers Hanini Group and Crawford Street Partners.

Global Impact Investing Network Appoints Prudential's Mark B. Grier as New Board Chair

Tue, 03/28/2017 - 12:30

The Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN) announced the appointment of Mark Grier as its new Board Chair. Grier serves as Vice Chairman at Prudential Financial Inc. Grier’s appointment marks a milestone in the advancement of the GIIN, which will benefit from Prudential’s more than 40 years of institutional impact investing experience.

KeyBank Arranges $18.2 Million in Total Financing to Preserve Affordable Housing in Troy, NY

Mon, 03/27/2017 - 17:00

Domtar, Procter & Gamble Create a Sustainable Supply Chain

Tue, 03/28/2017 - 09:15

Sustainable Brands, a leading website for forward-thinking businesses, published a case study that examined the unique nature of the partnership between Domtar and Procter & Gamble. By focusing on the importance of relationships with landowners, the partnership offers several lessons to other corporations and agencies about the benefits of collaboration.

Good News about the Proposed PA State Budget for Intellectual Disability and Autism Services

Mon, 03/27/2017 - 15:10

Pennsylvania's proposed budget includes critical funding for autism and intellectual disability services, affecting both people with disability and the people who support them.

Eastern Bank Joins Influential Sustainability Group to Help Advance Clean Energy Economy

Mon, 03/27/2017 - 15:20

The nonprofit sustainability organization Ceres announced today that Eastern Bank has joined the Ceres Company Network. The Ceres board of directors approved the mutual bank’s membership in February 2017.

Banking on the Community: Why Barclays is Giving Space to Credit Unions

Mon, 04/03/2017 - 09:05

It may seem counter intuitive for a bank to give free office space, training and support to another finance provider. But that’s exactly what Barclays branches in Essex are doing – in a pioneering partnership with a not-for-profit credit union.

Consumers Energy Foundation Contributes $150,000 to Provide Access for Free Tax Assistance, Support 2-1-1

Fri, 03/24/2017 - 15:15

The Consumers Energy Foundation announced today that it has contributed $150,000 to support free tax preparation services and Michigan’s 2-1-1 network– resources that help families and individuals statewide as they receive their final heating bills from this winter.

Microgrid Design to Boost Energy Resilience at Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus

Thu, 03/23/2017 - 15:00

Black & Veatch is partnering with the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus to design and assess the financial and energy efficiency impacts of a microgrid in Buffalo, N.Y. The microgrid will provide resilient, clean energy for the 120-acre campus, long-term cost-savings and potential monetization opportunities for member institutions.