Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Whirlpool Corporation Scores 100 Percent on 2019 Disability Equality Index

Jul 24, 2019 5:00 PM ET

Whirlpool Corp. has been named one of the best places to work for people with disabilities as part of the 2019 Disability Equality Index (DEI), the nation's most comprehensive annual benchmarking tool.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Solar Power World: Black & Veatch Among Nation’s Top Solar Power Contractors

Jul 24, 2019 4:50 PM ET

With renewable energy expected to be the fastest-growing source of new U.S. electricity generation for the next several years, Solar Power World has named Black & Veatch among the top U.S. solar contractors, ranking the company sixth of 415 installers on the magazine's 2019 “Top Solar Contractors” list.

Innovation & Technology

Innovation As A Value, Not An Assignment

Jul 24, 2019 4:45 PM ET

When innovation is truly adopted as a value everyone in the organization will be encouraged to take ownership and an active interest in its evolution.

Research, Reports & Publications

Energy Planning Offers Efficiency, Cost Savings, Resilience Down the Road

Jul 24, 2019 4:00 PM ET

As energy costs continue to rise and more states adopt regulatory incentives and disincentives that drive large-scale sustainability and efficiency efforts, it is expected that utilities will become more aggressive in their approach to managing energy.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

CASE and Southeastern Equipment Support Team Rubicon Disaster Response to EF4 Tornado in Dayton, Ohio

Jul 24, 2019 3:00 PM ET

CASE Construction Equipment, the global construction equipment brand of CNH Industrial N.V. (NYSE:CNHI / MI:CNHI) and Southeastern Equipment supported Team Rubicon in its efforts to help the Dayton, Ohio community recover from the destruction of the EF4 Tornado that caused extensive damage across multiple swaths of the city.

Responsible Production & Consumption

HP Talks New Recycled Content Plastics Goal & Sustainability in 3D Printing

Jul 24, 2019 3:00 PM ET

HP continues to expand initiatives in recycling as the company recently announced a new commitment to increase recycled content plastics across its print and personal systems portfolio to 30% by 2025.

Environment

Plan G: How Georgians Are Taking Control of the Climate Conversation

Jul 24, 2019 2:00 PM ET

Local news rarely covers the climate. They're all over the weather, but they generally avoid going beyond. Climate, as a subject, is deemed too toxic, too politicized, too daunting - too depressing. It doesn’t have to be.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

2019 Founder’s Award: MilliporeSigma

Jul 24, 2019 1:20 PM ET

At Positively Instrumental 2019, we presented Founders Awards to honor two companies dedicated to working together to advance global science in the spirit of our founder, Dr.Nina Dudnik.

Innovation & Technology

Creating a Cloud Foundation to Grant Wishes

Jul 24, 2019 1:20 PM ET

Wishes can’t wait for children battling critical illnesses. For these kids, a wish can help them feel better and give them the hope and strength they need to fight harder against an illness. This is why Make-A-Wish wants to grant the wish of every eligible child – to ensure they experience the impossible. Currently, Make-A-Wish only has the resources to be able to grant wishes to half of the 27,000 children diagnosed with a critical illness.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Do Work You’re Proud Of: Dan Schulman's "Never Stand Still" Conversation with CNBC Host Jim Cramer

Jul 24, 2019 1:00 PM ET

Many of you likely know Jim Cramer as the host of CNBC’s “Mad Money,” through his best-selling books, or as Co-Founder of The Street. But Jim has had such a fascinating journey to get to this place in his career.

Events, Media & Communications

Key Take Aways from the Social Impact Leadership Conference

Jul 24, 2019 12:10 PM ET

One of the great parts of my role at CyberGrants is the strategic interaction with our clients. I love our clients. The energy and passion for what they do – across grant making and employee programs – is contagious. Our clients quite literally change the world for the better, sometimes on a large scale, and always on an individual scale. At the recent SILC 2019 conference, I had the opportunity to meet and talk with many of our clients about the state of their Corporate Social Responsibility programs.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Can You Imagine Overseeing the Safety of Thousands of Product Ingredients? This Johnson & Johnson Scientist Can

Jul 24, 2019 12:00 PM ET

Ever wonder what's in the mouthwash, lotion or shampoo you use? Kurt Reynertson knows everything there is to know about the ingredients in the company's consumer products—and the measures Johnson & Johnson takes to keep you safe.

Innovation & Technology

Advancing the Safety and Efficiency of Autonomous Technology With SARA, the Sikorsky MATRIX Test Helicopter

Jul 24, 2019 12:00 PM ET

For the last five decades, Lockheed Martin has developed unmanned and autonomous systems that improve the safety and efficiency of humanitarian aid, first response and other civil, commercial and military operations.

Events, Media & Communications

Timberland Engages Volunteers and Consumers at Something in the Water Festival

Jul 24, 2019 11:45 AM ET

Timberland created a 3500-square foot pop-up park at Something In The Water festival with 4,000 attendees pledging to be a hero for nature and live a greener life.

Energy

GM Integrates Sustainability Into Every Part of the Business

Jul 24, 2019 11:45 AM ET

To reach a world with zero emissions, General Motors is always hunting for ways to save energy and be more energy efficient in every part of its business.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

How Intel Uses Its Supply Chain to Fight Modern Slavery

Jul 24, 2019 11:30 AM ET

Environment

From SPCC to Managing Millennials: Top 4 Takeaways From the 2019 ILTA Conference

Jul 24, 2019 11:10 AM ET

From SPCC to Managing Millennials, read our top 4 takeaways from this year’s ILTA (International Liquid Terminals Association) Conference in Houston.

Health & Healthcare

How a Digital Platform Is Paving the Way for Health-tech in Pakistan

Jul 24, 2019 11:00 AM ET

Pakistan produces thousands of, mainly female, doctors, every year, yet 42% of the population have no connection with healthcare. A dynamic medical duo has come up with a hi-tech solution

Environment

Ecocentricity Blog: These Words Are in Style

Jul 24, 2019 10:30 AM ET

I want the issues of our time (environmental or otherwise) to be reported on accurately, and the terms used by reporters and journalists matter when it comes to conveying correct information.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Housing Affordability Crisis Episode 4: Driving Toward Solutions

Jul 24, 2019 10:00 AM ET

In this special 4-part video series, Wells Fargo brings together housing affordability experts to discuss the housing affordability crisis in America.

Diversity & Inclusion

United Airlines Flies 787 Dreamliner With All-female Crew to World's Largest Airshow

Jul 24, 2019 10:00 AM ET

Today, United flew a Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crewed exclusively by women to the largest airshow in the world, EAA AirVenture in Oshkosh, WI, to symbolize the airline's commitment to supporting women in aviation.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Everything You Need to Know About Elder Fraud

Jul 24, 2019 9:25 AM ET

Financial scams are widespread, meaning consumers always need to stay on guard when it comes to their personal finances.

Education

Bartlett Tree Experts Supports Arbor Day Foundation’s Tree Campus USA® Program for Second Year

Jul 24, 2019 9:00 AM ET

Bartlett Tree Experts supports the Arbor Day Foundation’s Tree Campus USA program for the second year. Tree Campus USA recognizes colleges and universities across the country for effective urban forest management and student engagement in conservation goals.

Environment

Christian Shearer: Regeneration Innovation

Jul 23, 2019 8:00 PM ET

How is blockchain connected to healing the earth? This week's guest on Sea Change Radio can explain -- he is Christian Shearer, the CEO of Regen Network.

Events, Media & Communications

Webinar: Introduction to Georgia Drawdown

Jul 23, 2019 6:45 PM ET

Inspired by Project Drawdown, Georgia Drawdown is an initiative to review 100 global solutions and identify a short list of those solutions that are most relevant in Georgia.