Impact & Sustainability News From Leading Brands

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Environment

Study the Consumer Job-to-be-Done to Spark Product Innovation

P&G studies how people use the product through understanding their surrounding environment; second, develops a deeper understanding of why certain behaviors exist; and finally, leverages the insights in the product design.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Fueling Progress: Honoring Natural Gas Utility Workers

On March 18th, we celebrate Natural Gas Utility Workers Day, an annual occasion dedicated to honoring the commitment and hard work of those who ensure the smooth flow of natural gas to our customers, regardless of weather or time of day.

Innovation & Technology

What’s Next for Power Electronics? Beyond Silicon

What impact will WBG semiconductors have on power electronics (PE) trends in 2024, and how are they redefining the design and simulation workflows for the next decade?

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Mastercard: What To Expect at the 2024 Global Inclusive Growth Summit

Ahead of the 2024 Global Inclusive Growth Summit in Washington, D.C., on April 18, Devex President and Editor-in-Chief Raj Kumar sat down with Shamina Singh, founder and president at the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth.

Innovation & Technology

Nasdaq ESG Solutions: Buyer’s Guide to ESG Data Management, Reporting, Assurance & Disclosure Software

Nasdaq is committed to helping organizations successfully navigate regulatory change. As an exchange operator, a public company, and a provider of ESG-focused marketplace solutions, Nasdaq has a unique perspective on sustainability reporting challenges.

Events, Media & Communications

T-Mobile’s Network Ready To Shine During Solar Eclipse 2024

The 2024 total solar eclipse is hitting the world on April 8, and it’s gonna be legendary, drawing millions of people to the path of totality. T-Mobile's getting in on the action too, deploying additional cell sites to handle the surge of eclipse chasers.

Education

New Free STEM Resources from the STEM Careers Coalition to Nurture Student Curiosity

The STEM Careers Coalition – an alliance of industries and non-profit organizations partnering with Discovery Education to ignite student curiosity by creating equitable access to STEM content and career connection

Green Infrastructure

Black & Veatch Insights: Why Go Underground?

As a trusted and reputable energy utility, you’re focused on building a strong connection to your customers. Your power distribution system’s ability to provide affordable service, effectively withstand the elements, mitigate security threats and comply with evolving regulations.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: Principle No. 1 for Building a Circular Economy

With strong legislative and corporate commitment, we can foster innovation around advanced recycling to make a more circular future for the materials industry. But “reduce, reuse, recycle” is only the beginning.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Empowering Sustainability: 4 Strategies To Significantly Reduce the Semiconductor Industry’s Carbon Footprint

The Semiconductor industry is a key enabler for nearly every device we use to travel, work, and entertain ourselves. It’s needed for every sustainability effort – smart grids, the transition to renewables, low carbon footprint logistics, and supply chains.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Wesco International Expands Partnership With Habitat for Humanity

This year, Wesco will contribute $300,000 to support worldwide projects including Habitat’s Home Equals five-year global advocacy campaign, as well as fund the construction of a home in Monte de Sion, Chiapas, Mexico. The home will be built with recycled materials.

Events, Media & Communications

Gilead Helps Launch Türkiye’s First HIV Testing Week

In the summer of 2019, Bora was celebrating his mother’s birthday at a seaside restaurant in Istanbul when he suddenly became very ill and couldn’t finish his meal.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Duke Energy North Carolina Coal Plant Employees Give Back to Surrounding Communities With Nearly $60,000 in Grants to Area Nonprofits

Power plant employees at Marshall Station, Mayo Station, Roxboro Station, Allen Station, Belews Creek Station and Cliffside Station awarded nearly $60,000 in Duke Energy Foundation grants and matching donations to nearly a dozen charitable organizations.

Responsible Production & Consumption

From the SEE Impact Report: Innovation and Product Design

The solutions created by packaging provider SEE create value for global supply chains, consumers, and society and are aligned under four strategic areas.

Events, Media & Communications

Junior Achievement Opens State’s First “Discovery Center” for Area Students

Junior Achievement of Central Upstate New York (JACUNY) held ribbon cutting ceremonies today to formally mark the opening of the Paychex Junior Achievement Discovery Center.

Education

Atlantic City Infrastructure Program Graduate Interview: Carla Green-Abrams

As the Atlantic City Infrastructure Program (ACIP) prepares for the graduation of its second cohort on March 15, Carla Green-Abrams stands out as a prime example of its success.

Energy

Southwire Returns As Official Wire and Cable Provider for Formula E

Southwire will return as the official Wire and Cable Provider of the ABB FIA Formula E championship in 2024, demonstrating Southwire's commitment to sustainability and electrified mobility.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Cascale Prepares Higg Index Users for Legislation

Cascale, the global nonprofit alliance formerly known as the Sustainable Apparel Coalition, is set to launch a crucial webinar series in 2024.

Sustainable Development Goals

Crown Signs Renewable Energy Deal Significantly Expanding Coverage of Its Electricity Consumption in Europe

Crown Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CCK) has entered a 15-year Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA) with Enel Green Power España (EGPE), Endesa's renewable energy subsidiary, securing renewable electricity from a new PV project built in Badajoz, Spain.

Environment

Cholera on Rise As New Analysis Finds Only 36% of World Water Funding Needs Met

In advance of World Water Day, the 2024 Action Against Hunger Water Funding Gap report reveals that globally, only 36% of appeals for water- and sanitation-related funding were met in 2023, leaving a 64% gap.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Embassy REIT Awarded the Highest Number of WELL Certifications Globally; Recognized for Its Focus on ‘Health and Well-Being’ Across Its Office Portfolio

Embassy Office Parks REIT (NSE: EMBASSY / BSE: 542602) (‘Embassy REIT’), India’s first listed REIT and the largest office REIT in Asia by area, and International WELL Building Institute (IWBI)

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

WEC Europe Elects New Managing Director & Supervisory Board Officers

On March 12, 2024, the World Environment Center (WEC) Europe Supervisory Board, elected Margaret O’Gorman as Managing Director of the organization.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Our People: Patty Furuseth Named North Dakota Outstanding Safety Professional

The North Dakota Safety Council presented Marathon Petroleum Personal Safety Professional Patty Furuseth with the 2023 Outstanding Safety Professional Award at its annual Safety and Health Conference in February.

Health & Healthcare

A Biobank for the Americas and a Genomics Lab Power Precision Health for All

In the early days of the pandemic, personal and professional aspects of Carlos D. Bustamante’s life were converging. His daughter had just fallen ill with a post-infectious condition at a time when he was partnering with a team at Stanford University.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Supporting a Shift in Customer Attitudes Towards Sustainability

At Lenovo, sustainability has been a key focus for a long period of time – it’s at the heart of what we do. While it’s always been an important topic for our customers as well, lots of businesses have struggled to turn sustainability ideals into action.

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