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Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

North American Businesses Navigate Trade Complexities With Diversification, Technology

North American businesses are leveraging diversification and technology to drive growth and resilience, according to the 2025 Trade in Transition report by Economist Impact and DP World.

Research, Reports & Publications

Small Businesses Grow Faster by Growing Their Network of Partners

For many innovators in the EU, partnerships with established organizations are essential for distributing their solutions to small businesses.

Research, Reports & Publications

Baker Tilly’s 2025 Insurance Industry Outlook: Key Trends and Strategic Insights for Insurers

Evolving market conditions, technology advancements and a shifting regulatory landscape are all major factors that are set to reshape the already dynamic insurance industry.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

KeyBank Begins Bicentennial Celebration of its Enduring Commitment to Clients, Teammates and Communities

Today, KeyBank launched a year-long bicentennial celebration. Throughout 2025, Key will celebrate two centuries of service to clients, teammates, and communities. Events are planned across the company’s national footprint.

Innovation & Technology

How Cisco Leverages AI for Impact | FY24 Purpose Report

A lot has happened in 40 years of technology: the Internet, mobile, social media, cloud computing, AI. Securely powering that technology has only grown more critical—and more complex—over time. That’s where Cisco comes in.

Education

5 Free Courses To Master High-Paying AI Skills and Future-Proof Your Career

"AI will impact every job role, and upskilling is needed for every single person, regardless of their age or profession, or whether they're in college, a postgraduate student, or well into their career," says IBM vice president and Chief Impact Officer Justina Nixon-Saintil.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

LA Kings Players Deliver Smiles and Support to Patients at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles

As part of the Los Angeles Kings' commitment to Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA), the entire team, including Drew Doughty, Philip Danault, Kevin Fiala, Anze Kopitar and Adrian Kemp, visited nearly every wing at the hospital to deliver smiles and support

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

The Joy of Missing Out: How People Connect Through Loud Budgeting

We all want to start off the new year with shiny new things — like, perhaps, a new device! But does it align with your 2025 budget? This Financial Wellness Month, we asked money experts if the “loud budgeting” trend could be a pivotal tool to your success.

Diversity & Inclusion

Comcast Premieres ‘Our Blues Make Us Gold,’ a Compelling Documentary Celebrating North Carolina A&T’s Global Impact and Historic Legacy

Comcast announced the exclusive premiere of Our Blues Make Us Gold, a feature-length documentary that examines the history and global impact of North Carolina Agriculture and Technical State University, the country’s largest historically Black university.

Innovation & Technology

HARMAN Named as a Leader by ISG in Both 2024 Advanced Analytics and AI Services Provider Lens™ Report and the 2024 Generative AI Services Provider Lens™ Report

HARMAN is honored that its Digital Transformation Solutions business unit has been globally recognized by Information Services Group (ISG) that its Digital Transformation Solutions business unit has been globally recognized by Information Services Group.

Innovation & Technology

5 Things You Need To Be Automating in 2025

Conservative estimates suggest that if the healthcare delivery industry targeted labor productivity gains rather than workforce expansion to meet demand growth, healthcare spending in 2028 could be $280 billion to $550 billion less than projected.

Events, Media & Communications

Tracy Taszarek Named New Executive Director of the Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council

The Healthcare Plastics Recycling Council (HPRC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Tracy Taszarek as its new Executive Director. Tracy succeeds Peylina Chu, who is retiring from Antea Group after a distinguished career.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Power of a Fresh Start: Meet Maja Iricanin

Hi, my name is Maja and I work as a Hosting Sales and Support Messaging Guide here at GoDaddy. I am proud to be a member of the remarkable Messaging team based in Belgrade, Serbia. My journey with GoDaddy began by accident.

Innovation & Technology

From Bullet Trains to Green Buildings: Innovators Take Cue From Nature Through Biomimicry

The Biomimicry Revolution introduces an era based on what we can learn from nature. As nature-based solutions gain greater prominence amid the deepening climate change and biodiversity crises, Janine Benyus believes the movement she created will be even more critical.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

U.S. Bank Among FireAid Benefit Concert Sponsors, Assisting Relief Efforts

U.S. Bank is supporting the FireAid benefit concert on Thursday, Jan. 30 to be held at both Intuit Dome and Kia Forum in Los Angeles.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Kimberly-Clark Donates Products to Support Wildfire Victims

Our thoughts are with all those affected by the devastating wildfires in California, including our employees and their loved ones who live and work in these communities.

Environment

SLB Capturi and Aker Solutions Win Contract To Deliver Carbon Capture Solution for Hafslund Celsio

SLB (NYSE: SLB) today announced that SLB Capturi, in collaboration with Aker Solutions, has been awarded an engineering, procurement, construction, installation and commissioning (EPCIC) contract from Hafslund Celsio AS to deliver a carbon capture solution

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Opening Doors to Media, Tech, and Finance: Paramount Mentors NYC Talent

During December's Season of Giving, CUNY learners and professionals came together for two virtual mentorship sessions hosted by Paramount and The City Tutors.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Paramount Global Relief Response to CA Wildfires: $1 Million Donation, Cash Grants and Temporary Housing

As the wildfires in California continue, our hearts are with everyone affected by this tragedy.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KeyBank Foundation Makes $500,000 Investment To Help Create Opportunities for Individuals With Neurodiversity Through the Key2Employment Program at SUNY Cobleskill

A $500,000 grant from the KeyBank Foundation will help launch the Key2Employment program at SUNY Cobleskill, empowering individuals with neurodiversity to gain fulfilling, meaningful employment and careers.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

GoDaddy Donates $500K to Support WordPress Community

GoDaddy just invested a half-million dollars in the WordPress community through a donation to The WP Community Collective, an initiative focused on funding and empowering WordPress contributors. GoDaddy also recently launched a redesigned Managed WordPress Hosting platform.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Essity Ranked One of the World’s Most Sustainable Companies

Essity has once again been recognized as one of the world’s most sustainable companies by Corporate Knights. The prestigious Global 100 list, which was announced during the World Economic Forum in Davos this week, represents the top 1% of companies worldwide.

Diversity & Inclusion

U.S. Bank Celebrates the Year of the Snake With Red Envelopes, Calendars

2025 is the Year of the Snake – the Wood Snake, to be precise. This year the two-week-long Chinese New Year holiday begins on January 29 and U.S. Bank is celebrating across its footprint with employees, clients and communities.

Innovation & Technology

An Interview With Denise Dignam, President and CEO, Chemours

Things are going very well at Chemours, especially from a cultural standpoint. The disruptions we faced were isolated incidents involving a few people and did not affect the entire company.

Research, Reports & Publications

ESG in 2025: Turning Complexity into Opportunity

ESG Talk hosts Mandi McReynolds, Steve Soter, Andie Wood, and Alyssa Zucker come together for the season four premiere to reflect on the transformative year of 2024 and discuss the key sustainability, governance, and technological trends shaping 2025.

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