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Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Sappi Opens 2023 ‘Ideas that Matter' Call for Entries

Sappi North America, Inc. today announced the call for entries for its 2023 Ideas that Matter grant program, welcoming projects from designers and creatives that positively impact people, communities and the planet.

Innovation & Technology

Qlik and HARMAN Expand Trusted Partnership

Recently at QlikWorld 2023, Qlik® and HARMAN®, focused on connected technologies and solutions for automotive, consumer and enterprise markets, announced an expanded strategic relationship to deliver joint solutions for HARMAN’s Digital Transformation Solutions (DTS) customers.

Social Impact & Volunteering

#STG2023: Regions Bank Teams To Share the Good

For the 14th year in a row, Regions Bank is launching Share the Good, an annual outreach program that complements the bank’s year-round community engagement initiatives.

Green Infrastructure

Sustainability in Action: A Homeowner in Tennessee Maximizes Energy Efficiency

A homeowner in Memphis increased efficiency and reduced energy costs by installing variable speed heat pumps and upgraded smart thermostats from Trane®.

Environment

Improving Sustainability & Supporting Equitable Access in America's National Parks

The National Park Foundation (NPF) is proud to recognize Subaru as our largest corporate partner, providing nearly $55 million in support since 2013.

Environment

How AMD Is Helping Customers Save Energy and Advance Their Sustainability Goals

Every April 22nd, we celebrate Earth Day, and people from around the globe come together to advance sustainability and climate action.

Environment

Philadelphia Insurance Companies Plants Over Half a Million Trees Across the U.S.

Philadelphia Insurance Companies (PHLY) has renewed its partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation to support the planting of 80,000 trees across the U.S. each year.

Environment

Chemours and TC Energy Collaborate on the Development of Two Clean Hydrogen Production Facilities in West Virginia

The Chemours Company and TC Energy, have executed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the potential development of two electrolysis-based hydrogen production facilities at or near Chemours’ Washington Works and Belle manufacturing sites in West Virginia.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Climate Change Brings Students Together to Focus on Mobility Solutions for the Future

The third annual Made to Move Communities™ Student Challenge from Otis Worldwide Corporation, paired volunteer mentors from the vertical mobility leader with 230 students across 15 countries and territories.

Social Impact & Volunteering

“Pro” Teams & Playhouses: Some Assembly Required

When it comes to teambuilding and giving back to their communities, our Henkel employees don’t play around.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Acer Group Pledges Net-Zero Carbon Emissions by 2050

Acer Group has pledged to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and announced its net-zero strategy outlining nine directions under three major pillars of operations, products and services, and value chain.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Thank You Bath & Body Works Associates for Making a Difference

This National Volunteer Appreciation Week, we extend a special thank you to all of the Bath & Body Works associates across Gingham Nation for contributing their time and talent to support and enrich communities across the globe!

Events, Media & Communications

Is ESG a Threat to Humanity? Opponents Think So & Are Pushing Back on Climate Crisis Actions

How long ago was it that when you mentioned “ESG”, people would ask, “what’s that”?  We sure have moved a far distance from those times. Now ESG is seen in Republican-led states as “a threat” to the well-being of citizens and public finance.

Environment

Finless Foods: A Different Kettle of Fish

Long time Sea Change Radio listeners know a thing or two about the challenges of being both a seafood lover and an environmentalist

Health & Healthcare

Singapore’s Best Employers 2023: Illumina Singapore Illustrates a ‘Culture of Care’

Flexible time off, critical care leave, mentorship programmes and a week-long company-wide shutdown are just some of the policies that biotech company Illumina Singapore offers its 1,800 employees here.

Diversity & Inclusion

Doing More During Black History Month

In workplaces seeking innovation through DEI initiatives, where to start can seem very perplexing and, in some cases, almost crippling due to today's cultural focus.

Health & Healthcare

Barrier Mapping Case Study: The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center is striving to become a zero-waste campus by 2025 through an economically sustainable waste diversion program. As part of this process, they have identified several Key barriers to overcome in their operations.

Innovation & Technology

Siemens and IBM Collaborate To Accelerate Sustainable Product Development and Operations

The companies will develop a combined software solution to help organizations optimize product lifecycles, and make it easier to improve traceability across processes, prototype and test concepts much earlier in development, and adopt more sustainable product designs.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Collaborating With Our Suppliers To Save Resources

Across Dow, we are working with suppliers to find circular business practices to save resources such as water. Recently, we uncovered a way to save water and reduce carbon emissions and waste in an unexpected way – through package labeling.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Strategies To Mobilize Your Social Media Followers Around a Cause

Attend our webinar on Wednesday, April 26, at 1 pm ET / 10 am PT, where we will discuss targeted strategies for nonprofit social media content creation.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Why It’s Important for Rental Providers to be 5S Certified

Safety and efficiency have significant impact on employees' and customers' experience. Being 5S certified is one way to signal to rental customers that your company is committed to operational efficiency and their well-being.

Diversity & Inclusion

Newsweek Names Black & Veatch One of America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity

Black & Veatch, a global leader in critical infrastructure solutions, today announced that Newsweek has named it as one of “America’s Greatest Workplaces for Diversity” in 2023.

Diversity & Inclusion

Danielle Boyer Creates Safe, Accessible STEM Spaces for Indigenous Communities

Danielle Boyer wants every kid to have a safe space to learn science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) skills. The kind of fun, inclusive space she never had. That’s why this robotics inventor and youth advocate founded The STEAM Connection.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Smart Manufacturing Report Cites Operational Improvement Among ESG Drivers

The 8th annual “State of Smart Manufacturing Report” from Rockwell Automation (NYSE:ROK) shares recent survey findings from manufacturers worldwide.

Diversity & Inclusion

Q&A: #EmbracingEquity With Lenovo Innovators on International Women’s Day

In celebration of International Women’s Day, we spoke to three of our Lenovo Innovators, who share their empowering stories of overcoming adversity in their respective careers and what it means to EmbraceEquity.

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