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Health & Healthcare

Engaging Student Journalists to Promote Health Awareness

Information is power, helping people to make the right decisions. At Quest, our data reveals insights which empowers better health. Quest for Health Equity (Q4HE) is also empowering better health by supporting a group of aspiring health journalists.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

WSP USA's Deborah Brown Wins ARTBA's Ethel S. Birchland Award

Honoring her leadership advocating for women in transportation, Deborah Brown, VP & national dir of alternative delivery at WSP, received the Ethel S. Birchland Lifetime Achievement Award from the American Road & Transportation Builders Association.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Forest Positive Coalition: CEO Introduction 2021

Hear from the CEO Co-sponsors of The Consumer Goods Forum's Forest Positive Coalition, Grant F. Reid, CEO of Mars, Incorporated, and Alexandre Bompard, CEO and Chairman, Carrefour, alongside the CGF's Managing Director, Wai-Chan Chan

Energy

Food and Fellowship in Baltimore Powered by Ørsted's Skipjack Wind Project

Ørsted has been partnering with local businesses since 2017 to develop Maryland’s first offshore wind project, Skipjack Wind 1, off the coast of the Delmarva Peninsula.

Education

25 Students Earn Fifth Third Education Scholarships from the Fifth Third Foundation

Since its founding, the Fifth Third Foundation has made education programs a key priority. Its Scholarship Program awards one-time, $2,500 scholarships annually to children of Fifth Third employees for study at a college or university.

Environment

Lenovo Champions Collaboration and Science-Based Commitments at Climate Week NYC

Lenovo has taken the lead in climate action this week through sponsorship & collaboration with Climate Week New York City, an event led by Climate Group in conjunction with the United Nations, & in partnership with the COP26 and the City of New York.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Connecting Students to the Power of Good Deeds to Make an Impact

Twenty years ago, the world watched in shock and horror as four planes crashed into the Twin Towers, the Pentagon, and a field in Somerset County, Pennsylvania.

Innovation & Technology

5G mmWave Brings Streaming Speeds to Rural America in a Cost-Effective Way

5G can address some of the “last mile” challenges in rural areas just outside the city limits to residents that were previously not covered.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Mercy Corps and Xylem - Partnering To Solve Water for Crisis-Affected Communities Around the World

Every year, millions of people are displaced as a result of violent conflict, political upheaval and extreme weather patterns. Amid these challenges, Mercy Corps brings emergency, life-changing relief to those who need it most.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KeyBank Teammates Bring Home Repairs and Hope to a Buffalo Homeowner

In July 2021, KeyBank, in partnership with the First Niagara Foundation, joined with Eight Days of Hope (EDOH) to provide free home repairs on approximately 150 homes in the Masten District in Buffalo, NY.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Benevity's Global Client Community Expands to Over 700 Companies With the Addition of Nearly 100 New Clients in 2021

Lenovo, Hootsuite, Cupertino Electric, Instacart and Allscripts are among the companies that launched new programs with Benevity this year to engage their employees, customers and communities in social impact initiatives.

Innovation & Technology

How Humanitarian Organizations Are Using Technology to Stop the Spread of Misinformation

According to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), an estimated 82.4 million people have now been forced to leave their homes, fleeing conflict, civil unrest, persecution, and areas devastated by climate change.

Environment

Baker Hughes Foundation Contributes $250,000 to Global Reforestation

The Baker Hughes Foundation has announced a $250,000 grant to One Tree Planted in support of global reforestation initiatives.

Environment

Ralph Lauren Joins Global Fashion Agenda's Strategic Partner Group, Supporting its Mission to Prioritise Sustainability in Fashion

Global Fashion Agenda, the leading non-profit for industry collaboration on sustainability in fashion, announced today that Ralph Lauren Corporation, the global, iconic leader in premium lifestyle products, will join its group of Strategic Partners.

Health & Healthcare

African Research Foundation Partners With International Pharmaceutical Industry to Strengthen Capacity for Health Innovation in Africa

H3D-Foundation (H3D-F) and the International Federation of Pharmaceutical Manufacturers and Associations (IFPMA) announced today a three-year partnership to strengthen capacity for health innovation in Africa.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Drop by Drop Grant Recipients Promote Environmental Conservation

Sands actively supports environmental conservation as part of our commitment to ensuring the long-term environmental health of our regions as sustainable tourism destinations. We do so by practicing responsible development and reducing the impact on our planet.

Environment

New Analysis Shows That Stronger Federal Fuel Economy Standards Have Major Benefits for the U.S. Auto Industry As More Investors and Companies Call for Stronger Rules

Strong federal fuel economy standards carry critical benefits for the long-term economic health of the U.S. auto industry, according to a new policy brief published today by the sustainability nonprofit Ceres.

Energy

Black & Veatch Management Consulting Chosen to Help Drive SCG International's Electric Vehicle Transition in Thailand

A global leader in decarbonization solutions and zero-emission transportation infrastructure, Black & Veatch announces its selection as technical expert in SCG International Corp. Co.’s effort to electrify its transportation fleets. More broadly, the project seeks to be a blueprint for sweeping EV adoption and infrastructure throughout Thailand and other markets that SCG serves.

Diversity & Inclusion

P&G Presents: 8:46 Films

Tribeca Film Festival, SATURDAY MORNING, and P&G have joined forces to produce, finance, and promote films that are 8 minutes and 46 seconds in length in the hopes of turning a time associated with hate into a genuine reason for hope.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

FedEx and Red Cross Join to Increase Support for Patients with Sickle Cell

Understanding the great need of sickle cell patients, the Red Cross launched a national public sickle cell initiative in partnership with national and local community organizations, and corporate sponsors like FedEx.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Dow Leaders Recognized on 2021 HERoes Women Role Model Lists

Dow announces that 4 leaders earned recognition on three 2021 HERoes Women Role Model lists, which are supported by Yahoo Finance & showcase leaders who are championing women in business & driving change for gender diversity in the workplace.

Innovation & Technology

Hackers Help Communities Combat Effects Of Dangerous Floods at Europe's Biggest Hackathon

Xylem’s participation at HackZurich2021 is part of the Xylem Ignite program, a global initiative to build and empower a network of student leaders passionate about water solutions and driving change in the water industry.

Environment

Keysight Commits to Science Based Targets Initiative

Keysight recently announced a target to reach net zero emissions in company operations by the end of fiscal year 2040. SBTi provides an ideal framework to develop, track and report on these corporate ambitions.

Research, Reports & Publications

What Can WSP Do for You and Your ESG Goals?

With more and more clients seeking guidance on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategy, Thomas Lewis, PE, JD, Michael Mondshine, and Heather Unger, LEED AP, ENV SP, discuss how WSP USA has evolved to focus on ESG innovation.

Diversity & Inclusion

Rockwell Automation's Linda Freeman Receives Prestigious Engineering Industry Award

Rockwell Automaton’s Linda Freeman, Entertainment & Amusement industry manager, has received the prestigious Society of Women Engineers (SWE) Fellow Grade Professional Award.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Communities and People
    Employees are our most valued resource and are at the center of everything we do. Their talent, diversity, and commitment are crucial to our...
  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. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  4. 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...
  5. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  6. IWBI | WELL Building Standard
    Our built environment can shape our habits and choices, regulate our sleep-wake cycle, drive us toward healthy and unhealthy choices, and passively...
  7. Scotts Miracle-Gro | Environment Improvement
    Earth's beauty and resources should be appreciated now and preserved for generations to come. Discover the stewardship initiatives underway to protect...
  8. Opportunity for All
    At Trane Technologies, uplifting our communities and workforce is the key to our continued success. We focus on broadening access to education...
  9. Recognition of our Company
    As the leading sports and live music company in the world, we recognize our responsibility to provide industry leadership and to conduct our business...
  10. Investing in our Communities
    We invest in sustainable community outcomes that improve lives.
  11. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  12. FedEx Cares | Overall
    FedEx Cares is our global community engagement program and one way that we live out our purpose of connecting people and possibilities. Our goal is to...
  13. Enriching Women's Lives
    60 years ago, Mary Kay Ash created an unparalleled opportunity for women to define their own successes and control their own futures. Her vision of...
  14. Coach Foundation | Dream It Real
    To help break cycles of inequality, we empower the next generation to reach their full potential through higher education.
  15. 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...