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Awards, Ratings & Rankings

MIT Hyperloop Team Named 2020 Edison Awards Finalist

A team of MIT students has been named a finalist for the 2020 Edison Best New Product Award for Hyperloop II. Arrow Electronics provided engineering mentorship, components sourcing and logistics support as part of its team sponsorship.

Diversity & Inclusion

International Women's Day: Championing Women in the Workplace

Hear some of the voices of women who help strengthen our innovative and inclusive culture, contribute to communities around the world, and make Medtronic a global leader in the medical technology.

Diversity & Inclusion

Medtronic Proudly Sponsors International Women's Day and #EachForEqual

Medtronic is proud to be an official partner of International Women’s Day (IWD), which honors the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women — and encourages gender equity.

Environment

Cleaning up Our Plastics for Recycling

As Jacqueline Ignacio Hollands, global manager, customer sustainability solutions, at MilliporeSigma explained, when it comes to plastic purification, it’s important to define cleaning versus decontamination or sterilizing.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

25 Badass Women Shaking Up the Climate Movement in 2020

Mastercard’s first chief sustainability officer joined the global payments company about three years ago after more than two decades with IBM, plying her marketing and accounting degrees from Southern Methodist University in sales and marketing roles

Diversity & Inclusion

Profiles in Creating Possible: Julie Di Paolo is on a Mission to Understand Rheumatoid Arthritis and Other Inflammatory Diseases

When Julie Di Paolo’s father was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, an inflammatory condition with limited treatment options, it sparked curiosity and drive that have carried forward into her career at Gilead, where she is Executive Director of

Environment

What the Truck? Vehicle Expert Jim Motavalli

Did you know that the three best selling vehicles in America are all pickup trucks? This week on Sea Change Radio, we speak with auto expert Jim Motavalli about the truck craze which is now well into its third decade.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Common Impact Expands Leadership Team: Tim Parsons Appointed Chief Brand Officer

Common Impact has appointed Tim Parsons as Chief Brand Officer. Tim will partner with Common Impact CEO Danielle Holly to elevate and expand the conversation on addressing inequality through nonprofit capacity building and skilled volunteerism.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Scotiabank Announces New Parental Leave Pay Enhancements and New Virtual Medical Care Program in Support of Employee Wellbeing

Scotiabank is expanding its top-up pay for maternity and parental leave in Canada effective April 1, 2020.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Truist Foundation Awards $775,000 Grant to Junior Achievement of Central Maryland

Truist Foundation today announced it has awarded a $775,000 grant to Junior Achievement of Central Maryland Inc. (JA) to build a JA Finance Park facility in the Lansdowne community of Baltimore.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Shift to Digital Wages: Making Sure It Works for Women and Business

In the HERfinance Digital Wages program in Bangladesh, a tangible connection was found between tailoring programs to women’s needs and an increase in women’s financial inclusion and empowerment.

Innovation & Technology

UPS Longitudes | In the 'Decade to Deliver,' It's Time for Responsible Leadership

As we enter a new decade and 2030 appears on the horizon, the world as we know it is at a crucial juncture.

Diversity & Inclusion

Corporate Support for LGBTQ Rights Hits a Wall in Tennessee

Without support from strong federal policies ensuring LGBTQ rights, corporate leaders who are striving for diversity and inclusion have little leverage to push back against discriminatory state legislation.

Diversity & Inclusion

Memorial Ensures Vietnam Veterans Will Never Be Forgotten

Respect and honor for military veterans are values Tina Woodward is proud to share with her colleagues at Duke Energy.

Environment

How Technology Is Protecting Endangered Species

Artificial intelligence, the cloud, and smart cameras are being used to catch poachers and track wildlife populations.

Education

Innovative Sodexo and University of Rhode Island Partnership Prepares Registered Dietitian Candidates for 2024 Exam Requirements

Sodexo, one of the largest employers of registered dietitians globally, partners with University of Rhode Island to boost participation in URI master’s of dietetics program.

Environment

Ecocentricity Blog: Hot Off the Digital Presses

As the world changes and climate action becomes more urgent, we will need the latest data on what we can all do to solve this enormous challenge.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

7 Steps to Make Sustainability “Business as Usual” for Every Employee

Sustainability is more than a central ambition at Dow. It is key to how they apply science to drive top-line growth, improve operations, engage employees and help innovate for customers. It’s an important part of their strategy for long-term success.

Education

Girls Tackle Engineering Challenge at Santa Rosa’ Keysight Technologies

In an effort to encourage girls to embrace their interest in STEM fields, Keysight sponsored an engineering competition for girls at their headquarters in Fountaingrove.

Environment

Climate Change Is Not Just an Environmental Issue

The term “environmental justice” still may be unfamiliar to some people, but you don’t have to be familiar with it to understand what it means when you see it.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Whole Kids Foundation to Give $5,000 to Young Entrepreneurs Through Its #WholeKidsBiz Sweepstakes

Today, Whole Kids Foundation announced it is awarding $5,000 to student entrepreneurs who are improving the way kids eat through its #WholeKidsBiz sweepstakes this month

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

ON Semiconductor Supports University Research Program in Pennsylvania

ON Semiconductor partners with Misericordia University to help fund water quality and biodiversity research programs. Misericordia University is a private, liberal arts institution, with a focus area in STEM education in Dallas, Pennsylvania.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Tetra Tech’s Jamie Brescol Wins Company’s 2019 Technical Achievement Award for Integrated Planning and Optimization Software

Tetra Tech believes in the loyalty, effort, & excellence of its employees & initiated its annual Excellence and Achievement Awards program to recognize individuals and teams

Diversity & Inclusion

From Program to Possibility: Asha Weekes, Credit Senior Manager at Gildan

Read as Asha shares her perspectives about the value of supporting women in leadership along with her experience participating in Gildan’s 11-month leadership and development initiative.

Energy

National Grid, NYSEG/RG&E to Pioneer Use of New Electric Backhoe Loader

National Grid and AVANGRID (NYSE:AGR) companies, New York State Electric and Gas and Rochester Gas & Electric (NYSEG/RG&E), are the first utilities in the country to incorporate fully electric backhoe loaders in their fleets.

Latest Campaigns

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    At Marathon Petroleum, our professional truck drivers share one common vision: no accidents, no injuries, and no harm to the environment. We’re proud...
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    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  3. Growth Through Sustainability
    Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator with a clear purpose to boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. See how embedding...
  4. Leading ESG & Sustainability Stewardship
    The new CNH continues on its longstanding path of excellence in sustainability, which is recognized by the foremost authorities.
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    Life-changing events can happen to any of us, often when we least expect them. Employees in need can turn to the Wesco Cares. Its mission is to be an...
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    Highlighting the top news, commentary, and research for the week coming from SHQ. The highlights newsletter also spotlights one profiled organization...
  7. Fifth Third’s Neighborhood Program
    Fifth Third has a proven track record of success in community development through its neighborhood program, which creates and implements innovative...
  8. 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...
  9. Employee and Community Engagement
    At MilliporeSigma, we look for opportunities to use employee and community engagement to spark scientific curiosity and breakthroughs. We know that...
  10. Drawdown Georgia
    Informed by Project Drawdown, the world’s leading resource for climate solutions, Drawdown Georgia is the first state-centered effort to crowdsolve...
  11. 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...
  12. 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...
  13. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  14. Employee and Community Engagement
    At MilliporeSigma, we look for opportunities to use employee and community engagement to spark scientific curiosity and breakthroughs. We know that...
  15. Environment: Building a More Sustainable Future
    For Bacardi, environmental sustainability is good business – an approach that dates to the very beginning of the company more than 158 years ago. When...