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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Together Apart at Cisco Galway

Almost a year ago now, Cisco decided to ensure the safety of all employees and closed our offices globally. It was clearly the right move to make in the wake of so many unknowns. As a Site Engagement Manager for our Galway, Ireland offices...

Health & Healthcare

Abbott Receives FDA 510(K) Clearance for the First Rapid Handheld Blood Test for Concussions

Abbott (NYSE: ABT) has received 510(k) clearance for the first rapid handheld traumatic brain injury (TBI) blood test, which will help clinicians assess individuals with suspected mild TBIs, including concussions.

Green Infrastructure

Todd Semonite to Lead WSP USA Federal Programs

Retired Lieutenant General Todd T. Semonite, former Chief of Engineers and Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), has joined WSP USA, a leading engineering and professional services consultancy, as President of the Federal Programs business.

Sustainable Development Goals

New Report From the Global Exchange Offers Expansive Look at How Companies Are Measuring and Reporting on Their ESG Investments

Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose© (CECP), in collaboration with its Global Exchange (GX) Country Partners, has released the inaugural Global Impact at Scale: 2020 Edition report in 18 countries around the world.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

IVECO UK Donates Daily Van to Food Redistribution Charity, Fareshare, Through CNH Industrial Solidarity Fund

Earlier this year, as the COVID-19 pandemic began to take hold of Europe and most of the rest of the world, CNH Industrial and its Brands joined many others in donating medical equipment, such as ventilators, PPE, electrical generators and ambulances to local healthcare organizations.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Common Impact Recruiting Partners for Cross-Sector Collaboration to Support Midwest Nonprofits

Common Impact is currently recruiting Midwest corporate volunteer teams to take part in their April 21st Skills for Cities event, a virtual day of skills-based volunteering to build the capacity of local nonprofits and address urgent community needs.

Diversity & Inclusion

Rockwell Automation Employees Recognize and Reflect in Celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

In observance of MLK Day, Rockwell Automation was a proud sponsor of the YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee’s 24th annual celebration breakfast, which launched a five-day virtual event (Jan 18-22, 2021).

Environment

OpEd: Beyond Biden: Climate Investing in 2021

Joe Biden’s inauguration this month is set to be a milestone moment for international climate policy. The officiation of the former Vice-President is set to mark a transformational shift in the climate agenda of the United States.

Education

With Digital Mentorship, Bloomberg Is Making Higher Education More Accessible

“I’ve wanted to be a doctor since I was ten years old,” recalls Leicester, UK-based student, Georgina. “But I didn’t know how I would be a doctor.”

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Moody's Leader Named on the 2020 OUTstanding 100 LGBT+ Executives List

Moody’s Corporation today announced that Patrick Mispagel, MD-Sustainable Finance, Moody’s ESG Solutions was named on the 2020 OUTstanding 100 LGBT+ Executives List, supported by Yahoo! Finance.

Innovation & Technology

How Technology Can Empower Communities to Counter COVID-19 Misinformation

As every nation struggles to contain COVID-19, one of the most pressing challenges for governments, public health officials, and humanitarians has been the fact that misinformation about the pandemic seems to spread almost as quickly as the virus

Media & Communications

Keep America Beautiful Demonstrates Tri-Sector Partnership With Appointment of Seven New Members to National Board of Directors

Keep America Beautiful® (KAB) recently elected seven individuals, including affiliate representation, foundation leadership, and senior executives from partner companies, for a three-year term to its 31-member national board of directors.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Internet Society Announces $1M in Grant Funding to Expand Internet Access to Underserved Communities in the Southeastern United States

The Internet Society today announced a new grant program, Expanding Potential in Communities, or Truist EPIC Grant, to support broadband initiatives that help alleviate disparities in education, employment and social welfare in the...

Social Impact & Volunteering

Beyond This Multimedia Campaign Helping Low-Income Families Is the Ideas That Matter Program

Where the rest of the world sees problems, designers see solutions—which is why Sappi created the Ideas that Matter (ITM) grant program 20 years ago.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Benevity Announces Executive Transitions

Exciting executive leadership transitions at Benevity as it enters the next phase of growth!

Social Impact & Volunteering

Announcing the "Share Your Dream" Essay Contest Winners!

In honor of the January 18, 2021 MLK Day of Service, FedEx team members from across the country submitted essays answering the question – “How are you working with a nonprofit to honor Dr. King’s legacy and promote inclusion in your community?”

Diversity & Inclusion

Porter Novelli Launches Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (JEDI) Advisory Service Offering in Response to Growing Business Imperative

Porter Novelli’s Advisory Services consultants help clients across all industries address JEDI with authenticity and intention.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Managing Bird Habitat in Southeastern Working Forests

ABC works with International Paper to develop bird-focused management recommendations for private forest landowners, including special practices landowners can employ to ensure habitat is maintained for at-risk species.

Media & Communications

Looking Back At 2020 & Into 2021 - Disruptions, Changes, Consistency in Climate Change Challenges

Seems like just yesterday we were celebrating the great promise of the 21st Century – the Paris Accord. Can you believe, it is now five years on (260 weeks or so this December) since the meeting in the “City of Lights” of the Conference of Parties

Sustainable Development Goals

Owens Corning 2030 Goals: Reducing Our Environmental Footprint

As a global manufacturer, we know the way we conduct our operations makes a difference. To be a net-positive company, our handprint (the positive impacts of our people and products) must be larger than our footprint (the negative impacts).

Events, Media & Communications

WEBINAR: Sustainability in Flooring

As part of our 2021 planning, we have been building out exciting new educational, training, and informative webinars for the flooring contractor community! The first webinar launches this week.

Sustainable Development Goals

How Will America's Environmental Initiatives Change Under President Biden?

With a new U.S. president taking office after campaigning on climate change as a top priority, what should businesses and EHS&S pros be expecting? Check out this blog by Antea Group USA.

Sustainable Development Goals

Eight Informative Discussions With Farmers & Specialists From All Major U.S. Cotton Growing Regions

The Soil Health Institute (SHI) invites you to join eight online discussions with U.S. cotton farmers and soil health experts who are improving soil health and evaluating its return on investment.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Dow Honors the Life and Legacy of Martin Luther King, Jr.

Systemic racism has long been woven into the fabric of our society, & acts of racial injustice are not new. Yet, the recent spotlight following the public murders of George Floyd, Ahmaud Arbery & Breonna Taylor have activated a movement for change.

Health & Healthcare

Children's Mental Health in the Time of COVID

The pandemic has exacerbated depression and anxiety, especially among children. A new Child Mind Institute survey supported by Morgan Stanley shows the depth and breadth of the problem.

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    Entergy believes in the dreams of the families we serve. Everyone deserves the opportunity to continue their education and, as a corporate leader and...
  7. Financial health
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