Year: 2026

FHLBank Chicago Expands Community Advance for 2026 to Accelerate Affordable Housing and Economic Development

Stuart Mitchell

The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago (FHLBank Chicago) recently announced the opening of its Community Advance product for 2026, reaffirming its commitment to affordable housing and local development. Backed by $55 million in annual interest rate subsidy, the program helps member institutions fund housing, support small businesses, and expand access to capital in communities that need it most. Interest rate discounts of up to 200 basis points (bps), a $200,000 per-member interest rate subsidy cap (applied jointly for affiliated members under the same holding company owning two or more…

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Nu Skin Releases 2024 Social Impact and Sustainability Report

Stuart Mitchell

Nu Skin Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE: NUS), a global intelligent beauty and wellness leader, today released its 2024 Social Impact and Sustainability Report. The report outlines progress on the company’s environmental and social priorities, including its sustainability commitments and global giving efforts. “Nu Skin has always been guided by a powerful purpose – to empower people to look, feel and live better,” said Ryan Napierski, Nu Skin president and CEO. “That mission was a core to Nu Skin in its early days, and it remains a central part 40 years later.…

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Credo Releases 2025 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report

Stuart Mitchell

Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd (Credo) (NASDAQ: CRDO), an innovator in providing secure, high-speed connectivity solutions that deliver improved reliability and energy efficiency, has released its 2025 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report. The report outlines Credo’s progress across key ESG priorities and highlights how these efforts support responsible growth and long-term value creation. Credo’s approach to ESG is rooted in strong oversight, a culture of accountability, and purpose-driven product innovation. In 2025, Credo continued advancing connectivity solutions that support reduced waste and the energy-efficient growth of AI data centers,…

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Xcel Energy Expands Giving, Supports Communities and Nonprofits in 2025

Stuart Mitchell

Xcel Energy employees, contractors and retirees, supported by the company’s Foundation, provided over $14 million and tens of thousands of volunteer hours in 2025 to support charitable organizations and causes. Throughout the year, they embraced opportunities to donate their time and act on a shared commitment to making a difference in their communities, volunteering nearly 60,000 hours. The Foundation expanded its giving impact this year by investing nearly $5 million in grant funding to 400 nonprofit organizations across its eight-state service area. These grant recipients align with the Foundation’s three…

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BioMed Realty’s Sustainability Report Emphasizes Long-Term Commitment to Sustainable, Innovative Environments as Recognized by GRESB

Stuart Mitchell

BioMed Realty, the largest privately owned operator of real estate for the life science and technology industries in the United States and the United Kingdom, today released its 2024 Sustainability Report, demonstrating continued industry leadership in sustainable development, decarbonization, community partnership, and responsible business operations. The report showcases how BioMed Realty’s tenant-first and vertically integrated model consistently provide dependable, high-performing spaces that fuel innovation and create long-term value for tenants, stakeholders, and communities. This year’s report is complemented by BioMed Realty’s strong performance in the 2025 Global Real Estate Sustainability…

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