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Innovation & Technology

How Lenovo Hybrid AI Solutions With NVIDIA Are Supercharging AI Workflows for Faster Medical Diagnoses, Scientific Discovery and Manufacturing Outcomes

In March at NVIDIA GTC, a global AI conference that concluded on March 21 in San Jose, Cali., Lenovo hosted a broad range of industry experts who shared how they’re using Lenovo hybrid AI solutions with NVIDIA to drive innovation in many areas.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

PNC Achieves Major Milestone in $88 Billion Community Benefits Plan

Company has deployed 97% toward the plan to strengthen communities, drive economic empowerment and foster financial inclusion.

Innovation & Technology

How Corn, Coconuts and Clay Are Helping Treat PFAS

Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) have emerged as one of the most significant environmental challenges of our time. Fortunately, traditional treatment approaches like coal-based granular activated carbon (GAC), ion exchange (IX) and advanced technologies

Health & Healthcare

‘I’m Here for You:’ How Justin Found the Connections He Needed To Succeed on Dialysis

As a young adult, Justin experienced an issue with his blood that led to hospitalization, the need for higher levels of care—and dialysis. As the DaVita care team started working with Justin and his family, they focused on building trust and creating a connection with him.

Innovation & Technology

No One Owns Quantum Science: The First Principle of the International Year of Quantum

As we celebrate 2025—the International Year of Quantum (IYQ)—we embark on a journey through the eight guiding principles that have shaped a century of quantum discovery. This series begins with perhaps the most foundational principle: "No one owns quantum science."

Education

3M’s Safety Roadshow Brings Hands-On Learning to Students in Alabama, Arkansas and Missouri

When you come aboard 3M’s Safety Roadshow – a 90-foot semitrailer equipped with hands-on training experiences from 3M’s Personal Safety Division – the hum of robotics machinery and student chatter is unavoidable.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

From High School to Career: How Our Apprenticeship Program Opens Doors

We get it: Principal® is a big company with a lot of fancy jobs, and applying to work here may be intimidating if your resume doesn’t include a four-year degree or professional experiences. But guess what? It doesn’t need to.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Saint-Gobain North America Honored With a Silver Stevie® Award in 2025 American Business Awards®

Saint-Gobain North America announced that it has been recognized with a Silver Stevie® Award in the 23rd annual American Business Awards®. This award was earned in the category of Large Manufacturing Company of the Year in celebration of Saint-Gobain’s circularity initiatives.

Diversity & Inclusion

Gildan’s North American Operations Achieve Silver Level in the Women in Governance Parity Certification

Gildan is pleased to announce that its Canadian and U.S. operations have been certified at the Silver level by Women in Governance for their gender parity efforts.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Baker Tilly Case Study: Consumer Services Company Revolutionizes Financial Operations

HomeServe USA is a consumer services company that has been providing home repair solutions in North America for nearly 20 years, helping their customers save over one billion dollars on home repairs by providing home repair coverage and local repair services.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Georgia-Pacific Opens More Opportunities for Paper Cup Recycling

Georgia-Pacific’s Savannah River mill in Rincon, Georgia, now accepts polyethylene (PE)-coated paper cups in its mixed paper stock for recycling.

Events, Media & Communications

Fighting the World’s Most Devastating Diseases Is the Focus of This Installment of “The Centrifuge Sessions"

At Gilead, we set and achieve bold ambitions in our fight against the world’s most devastating diseases. In this installment of The Centrifuge Sessions, See Phan, Vice President, Oncology Clinical Development

Health & Healthcare

Reading Your Brain Waves To Treat a Debilitating Disease

The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently approved the Medtronic Adaptive Deep Brain Stimulation system for use in the U.S. for patients with Parkinson’s disease.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Entergy Focuses on Summer Readiness

Because our customers live in areas prone to some of the most severe weather in the country, we prepare for the worst of what Mother Nature might bring. Day after day and year after year, we stand storm ready.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

From Fortune 500 Executive to Global Humanitarian Leadership, Amy Weaver Takes the Helm as CEO of Direct Relief

Amy Weaver today officially begins as Chief Executive Officer of Direct Relief, bringing a record of executive leadership and a deep humanitarian commitment to the organization as it scales its operations to aid people affected by poverty, disaster, and conflict worldwide. 

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Regions Helps Nonprofits Tell Their Stories

Regions associates often contribute their subject-matter expertise outside the bank on a volunteer basis – a kind of community side hustle.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Direct Relief Accepts 2025 Seoul Peace Prize for Global Humanitarian Impact

Direct Relief today formally accepted the 2025 Seoul Peace Prize, one of the world’s most distinguished honors for humanitarian achievement, in recognition of the organization’s unwavering commitment to aiding people affected by poverty, disasters, and conflict.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Discovery Education Announces Winners in Nationwide Awards

Discovery Education today announced the recipients of the second annual Discovery Education Awards.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Entergy Is Driving Economic Growth in Gulf South Region, CEO Tells Shareholders at Annual Meeting

Entergy experienced a transformational year in 2024 and there’s additional growth potential for our company and region in the year ahead, Chair and Chief Executive Officer Drew Marsh told shareholders during Entergy’s 76th annual meeting on Friday, May 2.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Boehringer Ingelheim Cares Foundation Expands Healthcare Access Across the United States of America

Being healthy and having nutritious food go hand in hand. The Boehringer Ingelheim Cares Foundation in the U.S tackles food insecurity and chronic health conditions, ensuring families and communities access the food and resources they need to thrive.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Two Months Without Aid

After two months of the aid blockade in Gaza, Action Against Hunger warns that food stock is critically low. Immediate aid entry and distribution is critical to support the 80% of Gaza's population who are dependent on aid to survive.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Bank Honored for Financial Literacy, Support to High School for Teen Moms

Last year, amid the festivities for the 2024 graduating seniors at Florence Crittenton High School, a team from U.S. Bank was there to open bank accounts for some 20 graduating seniors, and each was given a $250 check to fund the newly opened accounts.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KeyBank’s Certified Cash Flow Advisor Program Transforms Business Banking Through Expert Consultation

KeyBank has introduced the Certified Cash Flow Advisor Program, marking a significant advancement in its commitment to deliver differentiated solutions and advice for small-to-midsize businesses.

Events, Media & Communications

AB, EMIA and Societe Generale Host the Impact and Blended Finance Conference

Earlier this week, AB in partnership with the Emerging Markets Investors Alliance (EMIA) and Societe Generale hosted the Impact and Blended Finance Conference.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

The Delicate Art of Designing for the Future

Shavonn is a Content and Creative Communications Senior Specialist for Cummins’ engine business. She uses the transformative power of design to tell the story of another transformation: the company’s journey toward Destination Zero™.

Latest Campaigns

  1. AEG's Commitment to Social Impact and Volunteerism
    AEG embraces its responsibility to enrich the lives of people in the communities around the world where we do business, and to use business to create...
  2. Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG)
    The business landscape is reorienting itself and you can almost hear priorities shifting toward change-readiness and the bigger picture. And in this...
  3. Social Progress
    Social engagement has always been an integral part of our sense of responsibility as a company. We care and we act to do our part to improve the...
  4. 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...
  5. Innovation Spotlight: Duke Energy
    At Duke Energy, we’re always improving operations and finding smart, safe and innovative ways to power the communities we serve. We’re embracing new...
  6. Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG)
    The business landscape is reorienting itself and you can almost hear priorities shifting toward change-readiness and the bigger picture. And in this...
  7. Leading ESG & Sustainability Stewardship
    The new CNH continues on its longstanding path of excellence in sustainability, which is recognized by the foremost authorities.
  8. Subaru Love Promise: Community
    Subaru is dedicated to supporting those who need it the most in our communities. From donating food to Feeding America, providing essential items to...
  9. CARE Corporate Partnerships
    CARE works with corporate partners globally to invest in innovative, scalable, impactful, community-based solutions.
  10. AEG's Commitment to Sustainable Operations
    AEG's sustainability initiatives are designed to reduce our consumption of the planet’s limited resources. Through our comprehensive sustainability...
  11. KeyBank Foundation: Helping Communities Thrive through Education, Workforce Development, and Service
    KeyBank Foundation helps build thriving communities by supporting organizations and programs that foster thriving students and a thriving workforce...
  12. LG Air Conditioning Solutions
    About LG Conditioning Technologies The LG Electronics USA Air Conditioning Technologies business is based in Alpharetta, Ga. LG is a leading player in...
  13. Profiles of Good Character and Inspiring Innovation
    There are two pillars to CACl’s culture: character – our commitment to ethics and integrity in all we do, and innovation – our dedication to...
  14. Profiles of Good Character and Inspiring Innovation
    There are two pillars to CACl’s culture: character – our commitment to ethics and integrity in all we do, and innovation – our dedication to...
  15. Food Systems and Livelihoods
    Illustrate how resilient food systems and economic empowerment enable long-term food security. Cover climate-smart agriculture, local market access...