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Health & Healthcare

Quest Diagnostics To Acquire PathAI Diagnostics To Accelerate AI and Digital Pathology Adoption in Cancer Diagnosis; Forms Licensing Agreements With PathAI

Quest Diagnostics and PathAI announced a multi-faceted collaboration designed to accelerate the adoption of digital and AI pathology innovations to improve quality, speed and efficiency in diagnosing cancer and other diseases.

Diversity & Inclusion

FedEx Supports UNCF and HBCU Students

Our unwavering commitment to Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) began more than 20 years ago. It is a long-standing relationship that we are proud of as it continues to evolve over the years.

Innovation & Technology

Dow Launches Bio-Circular and Circular Propylene Glycol Solutions in North America

Dow (NYSE: DOW) is proud to announce the launch of two new sustainable varieties of propylene glycol (PG) solutions in North America featuring bio-circular and circular feedstocks.

Health & Healthcare

Unlocking Longevity. Can Healthcare Technology Help People Achieve Quality and Quantity?

A recent survey conducted by Medtronic in collaboration with Morning Consult sheds light on what many Americans think about longevity. A profound number of them want to extend their lives well into their golden years, aiming for the age of 90 and beyond.

Events, Media & Communications

A Day in the Life of an Aid Worker in Rafah

Nowhere in Gaza is safe, but CARE has managed to help over 350,000 people so far. Here's one aid worker's story on how it's happened.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Fifth Third Gives Tampa Bay Families a College Savings Head Start

Fifth Third regional president Cary Putrino and Tampa Bay Buccaneers K.J. Britt and YaYa Diaby greeted the new moms and dads and presented the college savings gift, along with a care package that includes gift cards, a onesie, beanie and bib.

Sustainable Development Goals

The Nature of Capital: At Green-Leaning Companies, Sustainability Officers Stay the Course

Leading the charge at PepsiCo Foods North America — the $26 billion snack and convenient food business that includes Frito-Lay North America and Quaker Foods North America — is Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer David Allen.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Districts, Schools, and Educators Nationwide Honored As the Inaugural Winners of the Discovery Education Awards

Global edtech leader Discovery Education today announced the recipients of the inaugural Discovery Education Awards.

Diversity & Inclusion

Helping Real Estate Diverse Developers Create Affordable Housing

A diversity of real estate developers is essential for strengthening the housing development ecosystem as a whole and expanding the supply of homes that are affordable.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

From Honest to Just: How Coca-Cola’s Fumble With Honest Tea Turned Into an Unexpected Gift

Two years ago this month I was informed by senior leaders from The Coca-Cola Company (KO) that Honest Tea, the brand I launched out of my house in 1998, would be discontinued.

Research, Reports & Publications

Bloomberg Publishes 2023 Impact Report Highlighting Its Work To Reach Its Net-Zero Emissions Reduction Target and To Accelerate Climate Action

Bloomberg published its 2023 Impact Report, which outlines how the company continues to address climate change through its operations, philanthropy and collaborations with partners and industry peers.

Innovation & Technology

Eastman, Sealed Air Partner To Develop Certified Compostable Protein Trays as an Alternative to Polystyrene Trays

Eastman (NYSE: EMN) and Sealed Air (NYSE: SEE) are pleased to announce the launch of a compostable,¹ lightweight tray designed as a drop-in replacement for traditional polystyrene foam trays in protein packaging that can work on existing, industrial food packaging equipment.

Environment

Why Do We Care About PFAS? Because of the World–and Us

There’s been quite a bit of attention recently on PFAS–for good reason. In the U.S., the EPA released final rules and standards for the control and monitoring of certain PFAS–otherwise known as forever chemicals–in drinking water.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

KeyBank Supports Community Small Businesses, As Owners Face Concerns About Inflation and Fraud

Often the first to feel the effects of inflation and economic volatility, small business owners are optimistic about their businesses, even as economic challenges remain. KeyBank’s 2024 Small Business Survey found that 65% of small business owners feel confident.

Education

Empowering Teachers With Free AI Resources From IBM SkillsBuild

IBM SkillsBuild is empowering teachers with free resources, developed with teachers' input year-round to enhance student learning.

Environment

Griffith Foods Enables Regenerative Agriculture

This Earth Day was a reminder that we all share one earth and it’s our responsibility to care for it. Regenerative agriculture practices help safeguard our planet.

Green Infrastructure

Community Solar: A Growing Opportunity Within Commercial Real Estate

This Viewpoint aims to highlight the benefits and opportunities from community solar for commercial property owners, particularly in urban areas with high renewable energy demand but limited properties that can accommodate on-site solar.

Energy

Ohio Businesses Urge House Passage of Energy Efficiency Bill To Restore Jobs and Savings in State

Ceres joins businesses with major operations in Ohio to urge the Ohio House of Representatives to approve HB 79 to launch new energy efficiency programs that will restore jobs and utility bill savings across the state. 

Sustainable Development Goals

Mondelēz International’s Near-Term 2030 Targets and 2050 Net-Zero Targets Validated by Science Based Targets Initiative

Mondelēz International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MDLZ) joins the companies leading the journey to net-zero as it announced that the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has validated its near-term 2030 greenhouse gas reduction targets and its net-zero target by 2050.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Forbes Has Listed Gilead as One of America’s Best Employers for Diversity

Forbes has listed Gilead as one of America’s Best Employers for Diversity. We believe that by championing inclusion and diversity, we not only enrich our workplace but also drive groundbreaking advancements in science.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

PotlatchDeltic: Risk Management

PotlatchDeltic utilizes an Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework to identify, assess and mitigate significant risks facing the Company, including risks related to a range of corporate responsibility topics.

Education

Utica Shale Academy Uses MPLX Grant To Advance Welding Trade Program

MPLX, the midstream segment of Marathon Petroleum, presented the Utica Shale Academy in Salineville, Ohio, with a $20,000 grant for its outdoor welding program.

Events, Media & Communications

IBM Appoints New Chief Sustainability Officer Christina Shim

Christina Shim has been appointed as IBM's Chief Sustainability Officer. Christina, formerly the global head of IBM Sustainability Software, brings almost 20 years of experience at the intersection of business, technology, and impact.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

An Architect of Change: How Sarah Robinson Enaharo Is Working Toward a Healthier Future

IWBI’S SIGNATURE INTERVIEW SERIES | IWBI sits down with Milliken’s Sarah Robinson Enaharo, who is forging innovative solutions in sustainability and health a part of her strategic vision to advance both planetary and human health.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

AEG Recognized As Corporation of the Year by Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce

On April 19, 2024, the Greater Los Angeles African American Chamber of Commerce (GLAAACC) presented the Corporation of the Year Award to AEG, the world’s leading sports and live entertainment, for the work the company has been doing.

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