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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Best Employee Engagement Strategies for 2021: How to Improve and Increase Participation

In today's episode, we discuss the top employee engagement strategies for 2021 and the best ways to improve and increase participation.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Knowledge Sharing Knockout

From California to Alabama, Rachel Ryan, Haley Toporowski, Claire Kelly Doyle and Angelina McArthur work (almost) coast to coast within GP’s corrugated business. They found ways to share knowledge, learn new skills and expand their networks.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Meet the Hiring Manager: Marc Sindlinger — Director, Enterprise Accounts, VMware

"I am looking for people who appreciate development, team spirit, coaching, and diverse perspectives. These are key elements for success in my core sales team."

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Evolving Finance, Money and Markets

Today’s global casino is now experiencing yet another step change, as central banks shift their focus from austerity and debt to stimulus to cope with pandemics and climate crises and fending off Facebook‘s competitive “Libra” and other cryptos.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Honoring The 2021 Top 50 Healthcare Professionals at The National Diversity & Leadership Conference

The National Diversity Council will be hosting the 17th Annual National Diversity and Leadership Conference on April 21-22 and April 28-29, 2021.

Innovation & Technology

ON Semiconductor Returns to Season 7 Formula E with Mercedes-EQ FE Team

As a proud supplier of the Mercedes-EQ Formula E racing team, ON Semiconductor is excited for the first race of the Formula E season.

Energy

Iveco Bus Awarded “International Busplaner Sustainability Award 2021” for Its Crossway and Crossway Low Entry Natural Power

For the fifth time, the trade magazine "Busplaner" has awarded the title "International Sustainability Award". Every 2 years, this prize honors companies in the bus industry which contribute to a sustainable and responsible growth.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Herbalife Nutrition Mongolia Receives Green Hero Award for Environmental Sustainability

As a global company present in more than 90 countries, environmental sustainability is an integral part of our business strategy. Herbalife Nutrition focuses on reducing packaging material and developing new product packaging solutions

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Dow Wins 20 ACC Responsible Care® Awards for Exemplary Environmental, Health and Safety Performance

Dow (NYSE: DOW) received 20 Responsible Care® awards at the American Chemistry Council’s 2021 Responsible Care® & Sustainability Conference & Expo on April 26.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The Home Depot Named One of Time's Most Influential Companies of 2021

The Home Depot has been included in the first-ever TIME100 Most Influential Companies list. Included in the “Leaders” category, The Home Depot was selected for its leadership and innovation as a retailer during the COVID-19 pandemic

Health & Healthcare

Hotel Business and Delos Collaborate on Wellness & Recovery Webcast Series

Hotel Business is pleased to announce it has joined forces with Delos, a wellness real estate and technology company, to launch a series of virtual educational sessions as part of the Hotel Business Hot Topics platform.

Environment

Company Launches Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions - Offering Renewable Energy, Resiliency Solutions for Commercial Customers Nationwide

Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK) today announced the launch of Duke Energy Sustainable Solutions, a new commercial brand that unifies products and services offered by several Duke Energy subsidiaries, including Duke Energy Renewables, REC Solar and Duke Energy One, under one comprehensive brand.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Arrow Electronics Wins 2021 Silver Edison Award for Belle's Dragon Social Robot

Arrow Electronics has won a 2021 Silver Edison Award for its Belle Dragon social robot, in the category of Social Tools for Disabilities & Illnesses.

Education

Integrating Health & Wellbeing into the Foundation of the Built Environment (IDCEC)

Using the WELL building standard as the main catalyst, this course examines the number of ways buildings have an impact on occupant wellbeing through design, quality of space, products as well as the benefits and the types of effects it creates.

Health & Healthcare

Industry Snapshot: Q&A with Aflac's Stephanie Shields

One area the pandemic has emphasized and accelerated is the need for a strong digital experience for businesses and employees.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Illumina Is One of the 2021 TIMES Most Influential Companies

“We need global co-operation to come together on a number of fronts,” says deSouza. The first challenge, he says, is creating a global network that scans and shares information on disease-causing pathogens.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Boomerang's Durable, Refillable Glass Water Bottle Breaks Convention

Boomerang Water is an on-site, small batch bottling water company providing water for commercial venues like hotels and college campuses, as well as serving families for their homes.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Honoring the 2021 Presidents Awards at the National Diversity & Leadership Conference

DiversityFirstTM will be hosting the 17th Annual National Diversity and Leadership Conference on April 21-22 and April 28-29, 2021. The conference will be held virtually with this year’s theme being “Be a Changemaker”.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

"Pivoting to Wind": Ørsted Named on the Time100 List of Most Influential Companies

The TIME100 Most Influential Companies list was announced on Tuesday 27 April and is an expansion of the annual TIME100 list of the world’s most influential people.

Research, Reports & Publications

PayPal Releases 2020 Global Impact Report

PayPal Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PYPL) today released its fourth annual Global Impact Report, which highlights the company’s key environmental, social and governance (ESG) strategies, activities and progress during the last year.

Health & Healthcare

Expanding Access to Maternal Health Care in Nevada

Research, Reports & Publications

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company Announces 2021-2025 ESG Business Goals as Part of New Corporate Responsibility Report

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company (NYSE: SMG), one of the world’s leading marketers of branded consumer lawn and garden as well as hydroponic and indoor growing products, announced its new environmental, social and governance (ESG)-driven business goals that will guide the company’s sustainability strategy over the next five years.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

PNC Announces $88 Billion Community Benefits Plan

PNC will provide $88 billion in loans, investments, and other financial support to bolster economic opportunity for low- and moderate-income individuals & communities, people & communities of color, and other underserved individuals & communities.

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    The new CNH continues on its longstanding path of excellence in sustainability, which is recognized by the foremost authorities.
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    At Green Mountain Energy Company, we share our customers’ commitment to the environment and sustainability. We are inspired by the success that we...
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    In states where Key has a presence, there are approximately 1.7 million low- to moderate-income (LMI) households. Many LMI individuals don’t have bank...
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