Diversity & Inclusion

Closing the Gender Gap in the Oil Palm Industry

Apr 1, 2022 11:30 AM ET

Health & Healthcare

How Andy Smith Makes a Difference in the Battle Against Opioid Addiction

Apr 1, 2022 11:30 AM ET

Duke Energy grants in Indiana helped Smith become a counselor to aid others

Environment

How This IoT Device From Charity: Water Could Advance Water Access for Billions

Apr 1, 2022 11:25 AM ET

After years of learning, and with a Global Impact Grant from Cisco, charity: water launched the India Mark II sensor, which can detect things like water flow rate and volume, and can take as many as 13 million readings a day.

Diversity & Inclusion

Why Boeing: Flight Test Conductor Lives Her Dream

Apr 1, 2022 11:25 AM ET

Every day is the future for Emily Schnieders. She spends her working hours as a flight test conductor for the Boeing T-7A Red Hawk advanced trainer, a digital engineering pathfinder.

Health & Healthcare

Advocating for Black Women With Triple-Negative Breast Cancer: Ricki's Story

Apr 1, 2022 11:25 AM ET

Triple-negative breast cancer tends to be among the most aggressive forms of breast cancer. But today, Ricki is healthy and working to eliminate racial disparities through Touch: The Black Breast Cancer Alliance, a current Gilead grantee.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Whirlpool Corporation's Brazil Team Receives High Scores for Water Preservation

Apr 1, 2022 11:25 AM ET

Water scarcity is thought by some experts to be one of the most pressing problems facing the world in the decades to come. Whirlpool Corp. recognizes the seriousness of this issue, and is working on ways to preserve this precious resource.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Microlending: An Unsung Solution to Boost Engagement in Remote Workplaces?

Apr 1, 2022 11:15 AM ET

Employee interaction and engagement can be difficult enough when everyone works in the same building. Factor in the shift to remote work and the challenges of the past two years, and it can feel like connecting with colleagues is a thing of the past — leaving many business leaders looking for new ways to bring everyone together.

Events, Media & Communications

EarthX Looks to Convince MVPDs to Launch Linear Network

Apr 1, 2022 11:05 AM ET

The upcoming Earthx2022 Earth Day celebration (April 20-24, Dallas) is also the exclusive host for the United Nations SDG Media Summit

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Subaru of America and Retailers Celebrate Recycling Milestone and 2022 Subaru Loves the Earth Month

Apr 1, 2022 11:00 AM ET

Subaru of America, Inc. today announced it has successfully diverted more than 6 million pieces of hard-to-recycle trash from landfills across the country thanks to its continued partnership with international recycling leader, TerraCycle®.

Environment

Georgia-Pacific: Like a Good Neighbor, Our Mills are There

Apr 1, 2022 10:30 AM ET

March 22 was World Water Day, a day dedicated to focusing on the importance of water and water-related issues. Georgia-Pacific has a multitude of facilities neighboring various bodies of water.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

AllianceBernstein: Synthetic Biology

Apr 1, 2022 10:15 AM ET

Ed Bryan is interviewed about his recently published paper on the topic of synthetic biology.

Events, Media & Communications

Beasley Media Group's 105.9 KISS-FM Unveils “Mason Means Business” to Spotlight Detroit's Small Business and Entrepreneurial Community

Apr 1, 2022 10:00 AM ET

Beasley Media Group announced 105.9 KISS-FM Morning Show personalities “Mason & Starr,” in conjunction with GoDaddy, have unveiled “Mason Means Business,” a new program aimed at showcasing small business and entrepreneurial stories in the Motor City.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Legendary Pittsburgh Gym Makes a Comeback

Apr 1, 2022 10:00 AM ET

The gymnasium at Centre Avenue Housing in Pittsburgh’s Hill District neighborhood is one of the most important and historic gyms in the city. Throughout the last century, it has hosted sports icons while at the same time developed future stars.

Responsible Production & Consumption

5 Ways to Reduce Food Waste and Help the Environment

Apr 1, 2022 9:55 AM ET

According to the Food and Agriculture Organization, an estimated one-third of all food produced globally is lost or goes to waste

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

LBX: Using Crypto as an Environmental Force for Good

Apr 1, 2022 9:55 AM ET

Across the country, thousands of sites formerly used by fossil fuel companies sit abandoned and polluted, creating a toxic stain on our environment and communities.

Research, Reports & Publications

Points of Light Releases Global Research on Trends in Civic Engagement

Apr 1, 2022 9:00 AM ET

Points of Light, the world’s largest nonprofit dedicated to accelerating people-powered change, today released its first global report, revealing key trends in civic engagement and providing actionable takeaways

Environment

Nevada Takes an Important Step to Get More Clean Trucks on the Road

Apr 1, 2022 8:00 AM ET

Nevada doubled down on its commitment to tackling transportation-related climate pollution today, signing an agreement with 16 other states to work together to grow the market for zero-emission commercial vehicles like trucks and vans.

Events, Media & Communications

Bayer: The Breakthrough Innovation Forum

Mar 31, 2022 9:10 PM ET

What do you get when you combine the best ideas coming out of biology, chemistry and data science?

A powerful tool with the potential to change lives for the better.

Diversity & Inclusion

Celebrating Women's History Month at Yum! Brands

Mar 31, 2022 5:45 PM ET

From identifying your own biases, to calling them out in others, let’s stay committed all year long to ensuring representation and visibility for women around the world.

Innovation & Technology

CNH Industrial Invests in Advanced Engineering Center in Arizona

Mar 31, 2022 5:00 PM ET

CNH Industrial announced recently that it has opened a new engineering center in Scottsdale, Arizona.

Innovation & Technology

To Reduce Marine Pollution, Innovation Is in the (Plastic) Bag

Mar 31, 2022 4:15 PM ET

The amount of plastic trash that flows into the oceans every year is expected to nearly triple to 29 million metric tons by 2040.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

PRWeek Names Carol Cone a 2022 Women of Distinction Honoree

Mar 31, 2022 4:00 PM ET

Out of over 250 nominations, PRWeek selected 26 women to be inducted into the 2022 Women of Distinction class, including Carol Cone, CEO of Carol Cone ON PURPOSE.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Antea Group USA Launches Strategic Advisory Board With Global ESG and Corporate Purpose Leaders

Mar 31, 2022 3:45 PM ET

Antea Group USA announced today the formation of a Strategic Advisory Board, comprised of leaders across multiple business sectors and applied academia.

Energy

Sustainable Jersey and PSE&G Partnering to Support Energy Efficiency in Our Communities

Mar 31, 2022 3:30 PM ET

Sustainable Jersey is joining forces with PSE&G to help communities become more energy efficient and reduce their energy consumption, lower their energy bills and shrink their carbon footprint.

Events, Media & Communications

Chemours' Chief Procurement Officer Michelle Moore Speaks at EcoVadis' Sustain 2022 Conference

Mar 31, 2022 2:15 PM ET

Chemours’ Chief Procurement Officer, Michelle Moore, discussed how procurement and sustainability have a tremendous influence, through the supply chain, to drive maturity, capability, and impact at scale.