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Research, Reports & Publications

Every Step Together: Introducing IWBI's 2021 Annual Report

Throughout 2021, as we all grappled with the many challenges associated with the prolonged fight against a global pandemic, we sought to embrace and support our global community

Sustainable Development Goals

Standardized Key Performance Indicators Help the Tire Sector Support the SDGs

When most people hear about the auto industry and environmental issues, they think of electric vehicles or tailpipe standards. Tires are often left out of the conversation, but the industry is proactively working to change that.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Fifth Third Aims to Help Provide 5.3 Million Meals to Fight Hunger Across Bank's Footprint

More than 19,000 employees at Fifth Third Bank, National Association, will celebrate Fifth Third Day by helping to provide 5.3 million meals in May to people facing food insecurity.

Events, Media & Communications

T. Rowe Price to Publish Second Season of Podcast, 'Confident Conversations(TM) on Retirement'

T. Rowe Price today announced the launch of the second season of its podcast, “CONFIDENT CONVERSATIONS(TM) on Retirement” that aims to help investors make more informed financial decisions to achieve the retirement they envision.

Environment

Investing in Social Development and Rainforest Conservation

Some of the best and most creative ideas are born outside the walls of the typical workplace. Inspired by a commitment to help preserve one of the world’s richest resources

Social Impact & Volunteering

One Team, One Fight: Entergy's Role in Helping Communities Recover From a Devastating Tornado

For Entergy’s Louisiana utilities, monitoring and preparing for severe weather is a part of our commitment to customers to keep the lights on and gas flowing.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Net Zero Methodology: Yes It Is Complicated, but Worth Doing Thoroughly

In September of 2021, Cisco committed to reach net zero across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions by 2040.

Sustainable Development Goals

RESOLVE Launches the Peace Diamonds Restoration Initiative

RESOLVE announces the Peace Diamonds Restoration Initiative to restore, rehabilitate, and repurpose land that was degraded by artisanal and small-scale diamond mining in developing economy countries.

Research, Reports & Publications

Leveraging Digital Resources and Training for Small Business Growth and Community Benefit: Executive Summary

As the business world digitized over the last decade, GoDaddy identified a pressing need: Small businesses in underserved communities needed help creating a digital presence.

Health & Healthcare

World Must Leverage Genomics to Fight Pandemics, Illumina CEO Says

Two years into the pandemic that has killed millions and shaken the global economy, the world still lacks a unified effort to detect and fight future outbreaks using genetic tools, said Illumina Inc. Chief Executive Officer Francis deSouza.

Health & Healthcare

Opinion: The Road to Ending Visceral Leishmaniasis

If left untreated, VL kills 95% of its victims. Though progress has been made, we still have a way to go and, as we look to the next decade, eliminating VL will continue to be a priority for Gilead Sciences.

Environment

ESG Spotlight: Whirlpool

Whirlpool's long-term commitment to fostering sustainable, resilient operations starts with innovative technology and design to improve efficiency, reduce waste and eliminate carbon emissions.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

LBX: Crypto 101

Cryptocurrency is heavy. Everyone has heard about it, but how many people know what it is?

Environment

Environmental Education for the Next Generation: SC Johnson and NGO Ocean Generation Announce New Partnership

SC Johnson, the maker of household consumer brands such as Mr Muscle®, Ecover® and Duck®, today launched a new partnership with UK Charity Ocean Generation

Diversity & Inclusion

Qurate Retail Group Focuses on Inclusive Mindsets During Celebrate Diversity Month

Throughout April, Qurate Retail Group honored Celebrate Diversity Month by presenting an array of panel discussions, lectures and other learning opportunities designed to help team members worldwide develop and embrace inclusive mindsets.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

ENR Rankings: Black & Veatch Among Global Infrastructure Leaders As Decarbonization, Resiliency and Sustainability Solutions Drive Growth

Underscoring its leadership in helping clients achieve advanced decarbonization, sustainability and resilience solutions, Black & Veatch announces that the Engineering News-Record’s (ENR) latest “Top 500 Design Firms” Sourcebook ranks it among the world’s leaders in power, telecommunications and water.

Education

Meet the 2021 Winners of Cadence's Latinx Students in Technology Scholarship

Cadence is recognizing the recipients of Cadence’s Latinx Students in Technology Scholarship program and sharing their inspirational stories and impactful insights.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Atlantic Power Transmission LLC, a Blackstone Infrastructure Partners Portfolio Company, Announces $50 Million Commitment to New Jersey Workforce Development

Atlantic Power Transmission LLC (“APT”), a Blackstone (NYSE: BX) portfolio company, announces a $50 million commitment to workforce development in New Jersey.

Health & Healthcare

The Gift of Caring for Aging Parents

While those days were difficult, Rodrique said he was fortunate that his background in cardiovascular disease at Merck helped him to better understand his parents’ diagnoses and have informed conversations with their doctors.

Events, Media & Communications

New Virtual Field Trip Supported by the CVS Health Foundation, Discovery Education, and CATCH Global Foundation Empowers Anti-Vaping Heroes

To help students learn to make healthy decisions for themselves and their community, Be Vape Free presents the new Be Vape Free Heroes Virtual Field Trip, premiering May 3rd at 1 PM ET.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

UNICEF and MAC Viva Glam Boost Efforts to Fight HIV/AIDS

Strengthening a 19-year partnership with UNICEF, MAC Viva Glam is donating $1.5 million to the organization’s work that helps women and children.

Innovation & Technology

FedEx Plans to Test Autonomous Drone Cargo Delivery With Elroy Air

FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. and the world’s largest express transportation company, is teaming up with CA Bay Area-based Elroy Air, the company building the first end-to-end autonomous vertical take-off and landing aerial cargo system.

Green Infrastructure

California on the Edge: How Climate Change and Climate Policy are Transforming Building Design in the Golden State

In 1966, the state of California responded to unhealthy levels of air pollution in a half-dozen metro areas by enacting the first vehicle exhaust regulations in the U.S. That was only the beginning.

Education

Hands-on Agriculture Program Helps Trotwood Students Grow

The Trotwood-Madison school district is implementing the GBM curriculum for Westbrooke fifth graders at no cost thanks to a grant partnership between GBM and Quest Diagnostics Foundation of New Jersey.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Albertsons Unveils ESG Framework, Sets New Sustainability Targets

Albertsons announced on Wednesday a set of Environmental Social Governance (ESG) initiatives and unveiled new sustainability targets, including a carbon reduction goal.

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