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Diversity & Inclusion

Building Our Allyship Muscle at Keysight

As the executive sponsor to Keysight's LGBTQA+ employee network group (ENG) and a passionate advocate for women and underrepresented minorities, I've made it a personal mission to understand and practice how to become a better ally.

Environment

Six Fast-Food Giants Commit to Science-Based Targets, but Challenges Remain

A three-year global investor engagement with fast-food giants has resulted in significant progress on climate target-setting but has raised concerns for investors about the management of both emissions and water usage in the supply chain.

Sustainable Development Goals

Cummins Speaks Out for Euro 7/VII Emission Regulations

Upcoming emissions regulations for cars, vans and heavy duty trucks in Europe hold tremendous promise, but for industry to innovate it needs a clear roadmap and timetable from policymakers to plan accordingly, says a top Cummins Inc. executive.

Diversity & Inclusion

Celebrating LGBTQIA+ Mental Health Trailblazers

Pride Month is a time for us to celebrate the important strides made to support and advance LGBTQIA+ mental health.

Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainability Is a Team Sport: Good for People, Planet, and Profits

SAP Africa COO Tracy Bolton began her pioneering sustainability journey when she equipped her house with solar panels and installed rain tanks in her garden five years ago.

Education

Private Wireless Helps Schools Close the Digital Divide

Private wireless networks based on proven 4G/LTE and 5G technology have made it easier for schools and local authorities to bring broadband service to students.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Governor Hochul Announces $3.38 Million for Choose Healthy Life to Address Health Inequities in the Black Community Through the Black Church

Jim Davis, of Quest Diagnostics said, “We saw firsthand the disproportionate impact COVID-19 had on the Black community and the vast health inequities it unveiled. We are proud to build on our collaboration with Choose Healthy Life.”

Health & Healthcare

AI Drives Data Insights for Doctors and Their Patients

Dr. Lina Basel-Salmon has been treating rare disease patients at Schneider Children’s Medical Center of Israel and Beilinson Hospital at the Rabin Medical Center for 22 years.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Helping Nonprofits Have a Greater Impact on Their Mission

VMware created Good Gigs Projects which strengthens nonprofit tech capacity through what VMware calls “Tech Pro Bono Service Learning” which helped the Malala Fund team create more efficiencies around day-to-day operations.

Diversity & Inclusion

Human Capital Management: Holistically Bringing Together Human Rights, DEI, and Health and Safety

With the recent launch of Gildan’s Next Generation ESG strategy and future targets, we wanted to sit down with a member of Gildan’s leadership team on one of the Company's most important areas of focus – respect for people.

Research, Reports & Publications

GoDaddy 2021 Sustainability Report: Inclusive Entrepreneurship

We’re on a mission to make opportunity more inclusive for all. As we continue to catalyze a new wave of inclusive entrepreneurship, we aim to change the way people around the world work and live for the better.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Journey Home: Victor Contreras and Kohler PROUD

Victor Contreras emigrated to the U.S. to live an authentic life. Here, he discovered Kohler PROUD, our LGBTQ business resource group, and the community he had been seeking. This is his story.

Research, Reports & Publications

Aflac 2021 Business & Sustainability Report: Protecting Our Customers and Data With Cybersecurity

At Aflac, safeguarding the information collected on behalf of the individuals and businesses we serve is of crucial importance.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

How Is the Energy Transition Transforming How We Work?

Employees across the board are seeking autonomy—that is, the ability to decide how they work. At Eaton, we know there’s no ‘one-size-fits-all’ solution to these needs; what each person sees as work/life effectiveness can vary tremendously.

Innovation & Technology

People Behind CSR at Cisco: How JJ Cummings Protects People in Ukraine From Cyberthreats

Cisco understands that the risks inherent in digital transformation must be constantly managed. As the war continues in Ukraine, Cisco is applying its core competency in security and privacy to the situation.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Los Angeles Nature Trail Gets Some Love

Herbalife Nutrition employees’ volunteer, #NourishingPeopleAndPlanet, by cleaning up the Zev Yaroslavsky L.A. River Greenway Trail.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Fifth Third Bank Kentucky Hosts Block Party in Russell

Fifth Third Bank Kentucky hosted a Summer Kick-off Block Party with Park DuValle Community Health Center & the American Heart Association in Russell, a community supported through its $180 million Empowering Black Futures Neighborhood Program.

Innovation & Technology

Koch Invests: NeuraLight Pioneers Pocket-Sized Neurological Diagnosis Tool

Koch Disruptive Technologies is leading a $25 million Series A funding round in NeuraLight, an AI-driven company developing objective and sensitive biomarkers for neurological disorders, including ALS, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease and

Diversity & Inclusion

Pampers and Allyson Felix Announce $250K Commitment to Help Drive Systemic Change for Black Moms

Pampers believes that every parent deserves to experience the full joy of pregnancy, which is why the brand is committing $250,000 over the next 12 months to help change the systemic issues that prevent Black moms from receiving equitable care.

Environment

Duke Energy Florida Recognized as a 'Tree Line USA' Utility for 16th Consecutive Year; More Than 10,900 Free Trees Given Away Since 2017

The Tree Line USA Program demonstrates how trees and utilities can coexist for the benefit of communities and citizens by highlighting best management practices in public and private utility arboriculture.

Social Impact & Volunteering

MetLife Supporting UNCF and HBCUs for More than 75 years

MetLife and MetLife Foundation have partnered with UNCF since 1946 and helped finance the education of thousands of students at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs).

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

DraftKings and BetBlocker Announce Intercontinental Collaboration in Responsible Gaming to Expand Awareness of, and Access to, Safer Play Technology

DraftKings Inc. and BetBlocker have announced their collaboration to advance awareness of, and access to, BetBlocker’s acclaimed software to set restrictions on their gaming activities across all of their devices at no cost to them.

Energy

Fleet Electrification: New Black & Veatch eBook Outlines Transition to Sustainable Electric Vehicle Fleets

With transportation emitting the most greenhouse gases of any economic sector in the United States, businesses, utilities and governments are retooling their delivery and transportation practices as they work toward their sustainability goals.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Franklin Templeton Institute Releases Latest Insights on Food Innovation and Related Investment Opportunities

The Franklin Templeton Institute released its latest insights paper, “Food innovation: Investing to feed our future,”

Energy

Chemours Explores Capacity Investments To Advance Support of the Hydrogen Economy

The Chemours Company announced it is investigating capacity investments to support its growing Hydrogen Economy business. This increased capacity in ionomers would support the demand growth within water electrolysis and fuel cell technology.

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    To help break cycles of inequality, we empower the next generation to reach their full potential through higher education.
  2. Accelerating access to healthcare technology
    We believe technology can help close the world’s health gaps. By putting people first, we find new ways to advance health while reducing costs. And...
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  4. AEG Celebrates Inclusion
    At AEG, we embrace inclusion and strive to create a workplace where our employees feel welcomed, valued and respected for the viewpoints, ideas...
  5. Collaboration and Partnership
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  6. AMD Environmental Sustainability
    Advancing sustainability across our operations, supply chain manufacturing and product stewardship
  7. AEG Celebrates Inclusion
    At AEG, we embrace inclusion and strive to create a workplace where our employees feel welcomed, valued and respected for the viewpoints, ideas...
  8. Innovation & Sustainable Solutions
    Chemours chemistry is essential to our daily lives, global commerce, and the future. Our commitment to product sustainability drives us to innovate...
  9. Sustainable Products and Innovation
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    Welcome to Season 5 of Healthy Spaces by Trane Technologies, the podcast where experts and disruptors explore how climate technology and innovation...
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  12. Impacting Today and Tomorrow
    What we do matters and our associates can expect opportunities to create real impact at work and in the community.
  13. International Paper | SUSTAINABLE OPERATIONS
    Vision 2030 Goal: Improve our climate impact and advance water stewardship
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