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Education

The Impact of the Qualcomm Thinkabit Lab

Our Thinkabit Lab program shows students from all cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds that they can be part of inventing the wireless world of the future.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Schneider Electric: What is ESG?

The term, ESG, is rising in importance for businesses around the world. Investors, customers, and other stakeholders are increasingly interested in a company’s performance and transparency in ESG, but what does it really mean?

Innovation & Technology

Illumina Announces Next Generation Products and Data at AGBT General Meeting to Advance Innovative Customer Solutions

Illumina, a global leader in DNA sequencing and array-based technologies, today shared key customer-focused announcements and presentations it will make at the Advances in Genome Biology and Technology (AGBT) General Meeting, taking place June 6–9 in Orlando, Fla.

Health & Healthcare

Gilead Joining the Global Access to Oncology Medicines Coalition

We’re pleased to announce that we're joining the global Access to Oncology Medicines (ATOM) Coalition to help improve care and access to essential cancer medicines in low- and lower middle-income countries.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Leading the Way for a Healthier and More Sustainable Malmö

In addition to the leadership of companies across the globe supporting cities in their sustainability goals, the International WELL Building Institute is currently exploring ways to support local governments worldwide.

Health & Healthcare

For Employers Struggling To Retain Workers, Quality Healthcare Matters

It’s tougher to find and keep workers, thanks to the Great Resignation. Steve Rusckowski, Chairman, CEO and President of Quest Diagnostics, has some thoughts about how to help fellow employers, based on his own company’s experiences.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

MAC Cosmetics UK & Ireland Donates £50,000 to Micro Rainbow To Support LGBTQ+ Asylum Seekers and Refugees

The donation is funded from M·A·C Cosmetics’ long-standing VIVA GLAM campaign

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Boston Scientific Wins Bronze Edison Award for Tria™ Ureteral Stents

Boston Scientific has been recognized with a Bronze Edison Award in the Science & Medical category for its Tria™ Ureteral Stent.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Land Betterment Participates With Stakeholders in Hopkins County Kentucky Disaster Recovery Resource Fair

ekō Solutions participates in Hopkins County Disaster Recovery Resource Fair showcasing the dynamic uses of its upcycled shipping container homes

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

KeyBank Provides $20 Million To Advance Racial Equity With Real Estate Development

KeyBank Community Development Lending and Investments (CDLI) provided a $20 million term loan to Enterprise Community Loan Fund Inc. (Enterprise) to support Equitable Path Forward, a $3.5 billion nationwide initiative to help dismantle the legacy of racism in housing.

Diversity & Inclusion

DraftKings and Out in Tech Celebrate Pride Month With Custom Free-to-Play Pool

In celebration of Pride Month, DraftKings and Out In Tech joined forces in creating a custom Pride Month free-to-play pool where contestants can engage with & recognize LGBTQ+ activists, athletes and moments in time.

Environment

Coveted MSC Certification Earned by the US Pacific Tuna Group Purse Seine FSC and FAD Set Fishery

The US Pacific Tuna Group and Key Traceability are proud to announce that theUS Pacific Tuna Group Purse Seine FSC and FAD Set Fishery has achieved Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

UK Students Challenged To 'Improve Life at Home' With Ideas To Make Appliances More Sustainable for People and for the Planet

Whirlpool Corp.’s vision is “to improve life at home,” which includes care for the planet that everyone lives on. With this in mind, the company has recently launched a new campaign called “Purposeful Innovation.”

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

AllianceBernstein: Municipal Impact Investing - Bonds That Transform Our Communities

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Larry Bellinger: As impact investors, we certainly start with credit fundamental research. But in addition to that, we overlay this with specifically looking at bonds and how it transforms communities.

Health & Healthcare

How Employees With Careers in Nursing Are Critical at Merck

From product safety and labeling to marketing, clinical operations and medical affairs, Merck employs hundreds of registered nurses in non-clinical positions.

Diversity & Inclusion

Recognizing Our Global IBGs Leaders With Equity for the Value They Create at Expedia Group

Expedia Group (EG) has made significant investments in our Inclusion Business Groups (IBGs) since they first launched.

Health & Healthcare

Direct Relief, the National Association of Free and Charitable Clinics and Teva Pharmaceuticals Advance Access to Behavioral Health Services

New program aims to expand medication access and provide grant funding to free and charitable clinics that care for medically underserved patients diagnosed with depression or anxiety.

Education

Community Gardens Help Students Learn About Water Efficiency

The Alliance for Water Efficiency (AWE) and The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation are pleased to announce a new report detailing projects funded by the 2020 Learning Landscape Grants.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Yum! Brands Named to 100 Best Corporate Citizens of 2022

We’re proud to once again be named to 3BL Media’s 100 Best Corporate Citizens ranking. We believe that transparency must be a central part of our Recipe for Good strategy with the ever-increasing investment across our people, food & planet pillars.

Environment

Jenelle Sams Appointed Director of ESG Advisory Services for Antea Group USA

Antea Group is excited to announce that Jenelle Sams, Senior Consultant, has been appointed Director of ESG Advisory Services

Innovation & Technology

You've Got Moxie! Veteran Teachers Say Tech Changes the Game

Even after working in education for 38 years each, Beatriz Llano-Scherker, a Verizon Innovative Learning School Coach at Hammocks Middle School in Miami, and Lois Seaman, Verizon Innovative Learning Lab Mentor, show no signs of slowing down.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Regions Next Step Survey Finds Americans Are Increasingly Prioritizing Renovations To Boost Home Value

During National Homeownership Month, Regions Next Step is helping people navigate renovation financing and providing free resources for all stages of homeownership.

Diversity & Inclusion

Pantene Collaborates With Getty Images and Dresscode Project To Launch #StyleWithPride Campaign

Pantene has collaborated with Getty Images’ Custom Content photographers from around the world as part of the launch of #StyleWithPride, the latest iteration of their ongoing #BeautifuLGBTQ+ campaign.

Events, Media & Communications

PNC LGBTQ+ Pride Month Event

Join PNC Diversity & Inclusion for an LGBTQ+ Pride Month event featuring NCAA All-American Football Player, NFL Free Agent and LGBTQ+ Athlete, Michael Sam.

Innovation & Technology

How To Land the Future of Connected Aviation

The aviation industry is undergoing massive changes. Smart airport concepts rely on a profound digital infrastructure to enable autonomous and sustainable operations. Ericsson’s firsthand experience with airports indicates that private 4G and 5G networks play a key role in enabling digitalization. In this blog, we describe the challenges and trends in the industry and the role of private networks to realize a sustainable future.

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