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Diversity & Inclusion

Franklin Templeton a Founding Partner for Historically Black Colleges and Universities Entrepreneurship Program

Nex Cubed, a leader in early-stage innovation and startup acceleration, has announced Franklin Templeton as the second founding partner for its Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Founder’s Program for new entrepreneurs.

Education

Discovery Education and Industry Leaders Launch Social-Emotional Learning Coalition to Address Critical Educator and Student Needs With No-Cost Resources

Discovery Education – the global leader in standards-aligned digital curriculum resources, engaging content, and professional learning for K-12 classrooms – today launched the new Social-Emotional Learning Coalition.

Environment

EHSxRetail: Navigating COVID-19 in Retail

Navigating the pandemic is like changing the tires on a moving car. Over the past year, health and safety leaders in the retail industry have had to adapt quickly, not only to keep stores running, but also to ensure they are doing so safely.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

CHL Employee Experts Conversation Series | #1 Prioritising Employee Health in Leadership Training

The Consumer Goods Forum, Collaboration for Healthier Lives Coalition of Action hosted an interactive conversation session for HR professionals to share learnings and practical steps to train managers on employee health and wellness.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

CECP and Gallup Collaborate to Help Companies Mine How Employees Perceive Corporate Sustainability Efforts

Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose (CECP) and Gallup, the global advice and analytics firm, announced a strategic collaboration to help companies benchmark and make progress on important metrics related to corporate purpose and sustainability.

Research, Reports & Publications

Biogen Releases 2020 Year in Review Demonstrating Its Commitment to Transparency and Progress across Environmental, Social and Governance Metrics

Among the report’s most notable highlights, Biogen disclosed its goal to exceed its industry diversity benchmarks in clinical trials and medical publications to help improve health outcomes for underserved and underrepresented patient communities.

Innovation & Technology

Illumina to Donate US $60 Million in Sequencing Capabilities to Establish a Global Pathogen Genomics Initiative

Illumina, Inc. (NASDAQ: ILMN) has committed US $60 million in sequencing capabilities to a global pathogen genomics initiative, in partnership with the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and other public and private entities.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

MilliporeSigma Partnership Spotlight: Seeding Labs

MilliporeSigma sat down with Seeding Labs Director of Programs, Christina Viola Srivastava, to highlight how the organization is working to ensure scientists have tools, training and connections needed to be on the cutting edge of global discovery.

Education

T. Rowe Price's Renee Christoff Says Teaching Financial Concepts to Kids Is More Important Than Ever Amidst COVID-19 Pandemic

Building a solid foundation of financial capabilities at home with kids and in the community is essential to their ability to make wise financial decisions as adults.

Health & Healthcare

Protecting the Health and Safety of our Employees and Communities

Our employees make Qualcomm’s success possible and their health and safety is our top priority. From the onset of the COVID-19 crisis, our Emergency Operations Team has implemented a comprehensive response plan.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

ENR Rankings Show Black & Veatch as Leader of Infrastructure Convergence

Black & Veatch announces it once again has ranked as a leader in the power, telecommunications, water and sewer and waste space.

Environment

Ecocentricity Blog: Non-Fungible Tokens

NFTs are incredibly energy intensive. It’s all tied to the way that blockchain works – basically lots of computers have to work very hard to ensure any digital asset’s authenticity can be proven.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

How to Make Financial Well-being a Priority in Uncertain Times

Between the economic downturn and COVID-19, consumers are under immense financial pressure at a time when it’s more important than ever to think about saving money and planning for a stronger, post-pandemic recovery.

Health & Healthcare

Rockwell Automation Donates $50,000 to Strengthen COVID-19 Vaccine Confidence in Milwaukee

Rockwell Automation announced today it is donating $50,000 to support HealthyMKE, a comprehensive multi-media and grassroots campaign designed to help empower local residents to make informed choices when it comes to getting vaccinated.

Research, Reports & Publications

Citi Releases 2020 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report

Citi released today its 2020 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, an annual report that highlights the ways in which Citi is enabling progress and sustainable growth in communities across the world.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Tetra Tech is #1 in Water for 18 Years

Tetra Tech is Leading with Science® to deliver innovative solutions for its clients’ most challenging water problems around the world.

Responsible Production & Consumption

New Zero Waste Standard Helps Companies Demonstrate Progress in Sustainability Journey

SCS Global Services (SCS), a global leader in third-party environmental and sustainability certification, auditing, testing, and standards development, today announced the launch of its new Zero Waste Standard.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Best Employee Engagement Strategies for 2021: How to Improve and Increase Participation

In today's episode, we discuss the top employee engagement strategies for 2021 and the best ways to improve and increase participation.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Knowledge Sharing Knockout

From California to Alabama, Rachel Ryan, Haley Toporowski, Claire Kelly Doyle and Angelina McArthur work (almost) coast to coast within GP’s corrugated business. They found ways to share knowledge, learn new skills and expand their networks.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Meet the Hiring Manager: Marc Sindlinger — Director, Enterprise Accounts, VMware

"I am looking for people who appreciate development, team spirit, coaching, and diverse perspectives. These are key elements for success in my core sales team."

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Evolving Finance, Money and Markets

Today’s global casino is now experiencing yet another step change, as central banks shift their focus from austerity and debt to stimulus to cope with pandemics and climate crises and fending off Facebook‘s competitive “Libra” and other cryptos.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Honoring The 2021 Top 50 Healthcare Professionals at The National Diversity & Leadership Conference

The National Diversity Council will be hosting the 17th Annual National Diversity and Leadership Conference on April 21-22 and April 28-29, 2021.

Innovation & Technology

ON Semiconductor Returns to Season 7 Formula E with Mercedes-EQ FE Team

As a proud supplier of the Mercedes-EQ Formula E racing team, ON Semiconductor is excited for the first race of the Formula E season.

Energy

Iveco Bus Awarded “International Busplaner Sustainability Award 2021” for Its Crossway and Crossway Low Entry Natural Power

For the fifth time, the trade magazine "Busplaner" has awarded the title "International Sustainability Award". Every 2 years, this prize honors companies in the bus industry which contribute to a sustainable and responsible growth.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Emergency Response
    Document rapid interventions when crises strike: delivering therapeutic food, water, hygiene kits, and deploying mobile med
  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. 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...
  5. Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
    Diversity, Equity & Inclusion is embedded in our company values. We actively promote it among our employees, raise awareness, and foster an...
  6. LATAM Growth
    DP World is significantly expanding its operations in Latin America, focusing on enhancing port infrastructure and increasing cargo handling...
  7. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  8. Community Impact
    Advancing our communities worldwide through philanthropic investments, partnerships, and employee volunteerism.
  9. Emergency Response
    Document rapid interventions when crises strike: delivering therapeutic food, water, hygiene kits, and deploying mobile med
  10. Collaboration and Partnership
    Cascale shares updates on its strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders geared toward shifting the industry into one that gives back more than...
  11. WASH (Water, Sanitation & Hygiene)
    Highlight the essential role of clean water, sanitation, and hygiene in preventing disease and malnutrition. Content will link WASH to nutrition...
  12. EVP Campaign
    Driving awareness of DP World’s Employee Value Proposition across the Americas, showcasing the company’s purpose-driven mission, talent strategy, and...
  13. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
    At Franklin Templeton, we are proud of our commitment to communities where we live and work. Each year, we engage with hundreds of organizations...
  14. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  15. 2024 Sustainability Report
    Chemours chemistry enables products that people rely on to live better and thrive. Our world-class portfolio drives innovation and enables high...