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Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Hong Kong and Singapore Spar for Green Finance Supremacy in Asia

Hong Kong and Singapore are competing to be the financial hub of Asia for green finance, with trillions of dollars at stake.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Scotts Miracle-Gro FouScotts Miracle-Gro Foundation Welcomes Applications for 2023 GroMoreGood Grassroots Grant with KidsGardening with KidsGardening to Connect Children to Benefits of Gardening and Greenspaces

To address the need to connect more children to gardens and outdoor play, The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation today opened its GroMoreGood Grassroots Grants with national nonprofit KidsGardening.

Diversity & Inclusion

American Airlines Is Providing Inclusive Offerings

Insights from the Community Council have motivated American to take many steps towards meaningful action, including adding more Black representation in our dining and inflight products as well as entertainment offerings.

Energy

IoT for EV Charging – Powering Towards Sustainable Future

Electric vehicles (EV) are becoming common in our cities and highways as the automotive industry, governments, and consumers seek alternatives to fossil-fueled cars and look toward sustainable climate-friendly transportation.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Fifth Third Bank Announces Early Pay for Federal Tax Refunds, Up to 5 Days Early

To ensure its customers have access to their own money as soon as possible, Fifth Third Bank, National Association, today announced that it will have the ability to provide customers with their federal tax refund up to five days earlier.

Energy

Penn Electric Racing Revs Up with Cadence Celsius Thermal Solver and AWR Software Products

For over 40 years, Formula SAE Student Competition has been preparing students for an industry career by giving them hands-on experience to develop their soft skills, foster teamwork, and practice solving real-world mobility industry problems.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Equity, Workplace Well-Being, ESG: Trends To Watch in 2023

Economic uncertainty. Persistent inflation. Market volatility. These are just a few of the clouds hanging over us as we jump into 2023.

Diversity & Inclusion

Wising Up in WordPress: GoDaddy Employees Teach IT Bootcamp in Serbia

In coordination with the Divac Foundation and IT Bootcamp school, GoDaddy employees help lead WordPress courses in Serbia. Candidates come from various backgrounds, including law, economy, and social sciences, who are interested in learning more about IT and WordPress.

Innovation & Technology

Will People Adopt Emerging Technologies With the Same Openness in the Future?

The history of mobile phones began in 1876 when Alexander Graham Bell first patented such a device. However, it took almost another 100 years, until 1983, when the mobile phone was closer to what we have today, to see a significant increase in adoption.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CACI’s Linda Braun Receives Pinnacle Award for Space Industry Executive of the Year

CACI International Inc announced that the company’s Vice President of Optical and Photonics Systems, Linda Braun, Ph.D., was recognized as the winner of the 2022 Pinnacle Award for Space Industry Executive of the Year.

Diversity & Inclusion

How One Nonprofit Is Using Mock Roofs To Grow Solar Jobs

U.S. Bank has partnered with GRID Alternatives since 2010, supporting job training programs while providing access to renewable solar energy in communities facing poverty and restricted access to secondary education.

Education

Cummins TEC Opens Second Training Program in Nigeria

Cummins Inc., through its Nigerian subsidiary Cummins West Africa Ltd., has launched the second phase of its technical training program in Nigeria, furthering the company’s impact on education in global communities.

Innovation & Technology

CNH Industrial Brand New Holland Collaborates With Microsoft and Touchcast at CES 2023 With a Metaverse Immersive Experience

New Holland Agriculture, a brand of global capital goods company CNH Industrial, has reached beyond its core farming audience to show the wider world what the farm equipment manufacturer is doing in terms of innovation and technology.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Whirlpool Corporation Celebrates 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance Achievements

Whirlpool Corporation’s focus on ESG (environment, social and governance) continues in its commitment to be the best kitchen and laundry company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home for consumers around the world.

Environment

Sofidel Cuts Its Emissions Also With Its New Regina Commercial in Italy

Sofidel, one of the global leading manufacturers of tissue paper for hygienic and domestic use, is strongly committed to a transition path to a low-carbon economy.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Champion Australia and HoMie Collaborate To Help Homeless Youth

Champion Australia and HoMie are proud to launch Reborn, in partnership with Future from Waste Lab. The new capsule collection features 50 one-of-a-kind pieces, including hoodies and tees developed from recycled Champion garments. 

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Fifth Third Bank Provides Tips on How To Avoid Becoming a Victim of Check Washing

When it comes to protecting your money, there seem to be new – and old – ways to scam people. One of those scams is check washing. Fifth Third Bank has tips on how to avoid becoming a victim.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Lenovo Receives Several ESG Awards, Recognizing the Company's Commitment to Corporate Governance and Sustainability

Lenovo Group has been recognized with numerous award wins for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance from multiple prestigious Hong Kong-based awarding bodies in December.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Blue Cross, Healthy Blue and Entergy Sponsoring 200,000 Meals for Louisiana Families

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Healthy Blue and Entergy have committed to sponsor 200,000 meals at food banks statewide. Volunteers from these organizations will pack the meals at a series of events benefitting Louisiana food banks.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Yum! Brands Receives Industry-Leading Recognition Through CDP Ranking and Dow Jones Sustainability Index North America Inclusion

In December 2022, Yum! achieved several sustainability honors, earning an A- in Water Security and a B in all other categories from CDP, a global organization that runs a leading disclosure system.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Hormel Foods Surprises Community Nonprofits

Giving back during the holidays is something Hormel Foods does best. This year, the company surprised 10 local nonprofit organizations in and around Austin, Minn., with $2,500 checks to be used at their discretion for organizational needs.

Environment

Q&A: The Home Depot Merchant Patty Stoffelen Shares the Best Toilets for Water Savings and Performance

When it comes to saving money and conserving resources at home, toilets are an underrated source. One person who knows all about the impact of a high-efficiency toilet is Patty Stoffelen, Merchant for Toilets and Toilet Seats at The Home Depot.

Innovation & Technology

Does Your Dog Have Nine Lives, Too? This DNA Test Can Tell You

In 2019, Rachel Miro was living alone in a studio apartment in Pittsburgh when she decided to foster a four-legged friend. She went to a local shelter and was immediately taken by a floppy-eared mutt with dark, expressive eyes: Milo.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

ITI Honors Five Technology Leaders in Its 2022 Industry Awards Program

Today, global tech trade association ITI announced the recipients of its 2022 Industry Awards, which recognizes industry innovations across five awards categories.

Events, Media & Communications

TCS Digital Empowers: Join Amazon, Good360, US National Science Foundation and More on Jan 10-11

Registration today for TCS’ annual Digital Empowers 2023 Summit held virtually on January 10-11, 2023 starting at 12:00 p.m. ET.

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