Education

Qualcomm Wireless Reach, Acer, Claro, Embratel, Calriz and Instituto Crescer Launch Project To Bring Laptops With Cellular Connectivity to Middle School Students and Teachers

Nov 2, 2022 1:55 PM ET

Qualcomm Incorporated, through its Qualcomm® Wireless Reach™ initiative, along with Acer, Claro, Embratel, Calriz, and Instituto Crescer, announced the launch of the ASCON project – Student Always Connected in October.

Education

3 Top Lessons From the Transforming Education Summit

Nov 2, 2022 1:25 PM ET

It is always interesting to see how sometimes, just a few simple statements have the most lasting impact.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

P&G Celebrates 40 Years of Partnership With Feeding America®

Nov 2, 2022 1:15 PM ET

Procter & Gamble is celebrating 40 years of partnership with Feeding America, a nonprofit organization committed to advancing transformational hunger relief across the United States to help communities most at risk of experiencing food insecurity.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring Nomination Drive Is Now Live

Nov 2, 2022 1:00 PM ET

The Nomination Drive for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Science, Mathematics and Engineering Mentoring (PAESMEM) is this week.

Green Infrastructure

USGBC and IWBI Strengthen Their Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Healthy Sustainable Buildings

Nov 2, 2022 1:00 PM ET

The U.S. Green Building Council and the International WELL Building Institute announced an expansion of their strategic partnership to accelerate the adoption of buildings that prioritize people, communities and the natural environment.

Energy

Alternative Fuels Are Becoming More Accessible, More Sustainable

Nov 2, 2022 12:40 PM ET

Recognizing the need for reduced- and zero-emissions fuels, producers are turning to renewable feedstocks, blended fuels and flexible energy carriers to realize sustainability gains and make these new fuels easier to access.

Education

American Airlines and Aviation Institute of Maintenance Announce Partnership To Train and Hire Next Generation of Aviation Maintenance Professionals

Nov 2, 2022 12:35 PM ET

American Airlines and Aviation Institute of Maintenance (AIM) announce a new partnership that provides aspiring aviation maintenance technicians (AMTs) with a direct career path to American.

Research, Reports & Publications

Peloton Releases Second Annual Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report

Nov 2, 2022 12:00 PM ET

Peloton Interactive Inc. (NASDAQ: PTON) announced the publication of its second annual ESG report outlining recent progress made in its fiscal year 2022.

Health & Healthcare

Quest Donates 60 Laptops To Support Choose Healthy Life Community Health Workforce

Nov 2, 2022 12:00 PM ET

Choose Healthy Life (CHL) is a sustainable, scalable, and transferable approach to addressing public health disparities and inequities in the Black community by establishing a health workforce in the Black church.

Innovation & Technology

Lenovo Tech World 2022: Driving Humanity Forward With Yuanquing Yang

Nov 2, 2022 11:30 AM ET

Join Lenovo Chairman and CEO, Yuanqing Yang, and leaders from across the globe to see Lenovo innovation and partnership in action in a keynote session that spans the full breadth of Lenovo’s services, solutions, and devices.

Social Impact & Volunteering

FedEx, One Tree Planted, and Memphis City Beautiful Urban Tree Planting

Nov 2, 2022 11:30 AM ET

On Saturday, November 5th, One Tree planted and local partners Memphis City Beautiful, with support from FedEx, will be planting 15 large-caliper native trees at Washington Bottoms, a vacant urban greenspace in Memphis.

Energy

Cummins To Start U.S. Electrolyzer Production To Help Drive Green Hydrogen Economy

Nov 2, 2022 11:15 AM ET

Cummins Inc. will begin producing electrolyzers in the United States, underscoring the company’s continued dedication to advancing the nation’s green hydrogen economy.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Baker Hughes Foundation Contributes $350,000 to Global Reforestation

Nov 2, 2022 11:15 AM ET

The Baker Hughes Foundation has announced a $350,000 grant to One Tree Planted in support of global reforestation initiatives.

Environment

New Approach to Forest Carbon Accounting Aims to Enhance Accuracy & Transparency

Nov 2, 2022 11:00 AM ET

American Forest Foundation and The Nature Conservancy create new carbon accounting methodology under Verra's Verified Carbon Standard

Research, Reports & Publications

Rayonier 2021 Sustainability Report: Safety

Nov 2, 2022 11:00 AM ET

Safety is a way of life at Rayonier and a cornerstone of our culture. It is embedded within every action we take and guided by a fundamental respect for people.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

IBM Awards $5 Million in Grants To Bolster Cybersecurity in Public Schools

Nov 2, 2022 11:00 AM ET

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Plainfield Gas Team Recognized for Responding to Severe Gas Leak

Nov 2, 2022 10:30 AM ET

One morning last month, Plainfield Service Specialist Philip Pachiolo was completing paperwork from his first job of the day when a call came in reporting a gas leak emergency at a home in Warren.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

MAC Cosmetics Sponsors 2022 Golden Heart Awards

Nov 2, 2022 10:00 AM ET

M·A·C Cosmetics was proud to be a sponsor of the 16th annual Golden Heart Awards Dinner, hosted at The Glasshouse in New York City on October 17th.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KeyBank Joins Innovative Funding Pool Enabling Low-Income Colorado Homeowners In Mobile Home Parks To Capitalize On 2020 Community Purchase Law

Nov 2, 2022 10:00 AM ET

Nine organizations have come together to create a financing vehicle that positions homeowners in Colorado manufactured home communities to successfully purchase their neighborhoods when they come up for sale.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

T. Rowe Price Foundation Releases First “State of the Baltimore Nonprofit Sector” Report

Nov 2, 2022 9:55 AM ET

The T. Rowe Price Foundation today announced the release of its “2022 State of the Baltimore Nonprofit Sector” report, providing data and insights into the health and capacity of Baltimore’s nonprofit community.

Health & Healthcare

Gilead's Path to Equitable Global COVID-19 Treatment Access

Nov 2, 2022 9:45 AM ET

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, Gilead’s first-in-class antiviral was made available to more than 11 million patients globally– over 65% of whom live in low-and lower-middle-income countries.

Diversity & Inclusion

Dedicated To Developing Women Leaders

Nov 2, 2022 9:45 AM ET

Nicoletta Luppi, SVP and managing director for our company in Italy, shares her top four career tips for women

Education

Boot Camps Help Educators Learn About Manufacturing Career Paths

Nov 2, 2022 9:45 AM ET

Some of Whirlpool Corp.’s plant operations recently held outreach programs to help educators learn more about manufacturing and careers in the field.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Four-in-Five Big Companies Report With GRI Standards

Nov 2, 2022 9:45 AM ET

A major stocktake on the state of sustainability reporting around the world has revealed that GRI provides the ‘first and foremost’ global standards, used by more large companies than ever before.

Energy

Black & Veatch Names Ruturaj Govilkar to Lead India Business as New Generation of Clients Seek Decarbonised, Sustainable and Resilient Infrastructure

Nov 2, 2022 9:15 AM ET

As Country Manager and Managing Director, India, Ruturaj Govilkar will oversee all aspects of Black & Veatch’s business in the country.