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Health & Healthcare

Albertsons In-Store Clinics Launch AI-Powered Diabetes Exam

CarePortMD retail health clinics at Albertsons Cos. grocery stores can now administer an eye exam to identify diabetic retinopathy by FDA-cleared autonomous artificial intelligence (AI) diagnostic system IDx-DR. The in-store health clinics are the first to roll out this type of A

Education

A Gift of Green Education for a Land Rich in Natural Beauty

It is a land of spectacular natural beauty – an azure sky, rolling grassland, crystal-clear rivers, roaming herds of cattle, and, in summertime, blooming galsang flowers, a native floral species that symbolises the happiness of the Tibetan people.

Environment

U.S. House Leaders Call for a Nationwide Goal to Achieve 100% Clean Energy by 2050

As the Trump administration begins the formal process to withdraw the U.S. from the Paris Agreement, U.S. House leaders dropped new legislation this week to establish a nationwide goal to achieve net-zero-carbon emissions across the economy by 2050.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

United Airlines Supports the Houston Food Bank

Help United Airlines raise funds for the Houston Food Bank (HFB). The community partner lost over 2 million pounds worth of perishable food due to a freezer malfunction last week.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Bye Bye, Bei Bei, Bye Bye

As a part of the company’s FedExCares “Delivering for Good” initiative, FedEx uses its global network and logistics expertise to help organizations with mission-critical needs in times of disaster and for special shipments.

Health & Healthcare

Bone Marrow Donor and Kid Kraddick Radio Producer Nick Adams to Be Honored at Annual DKMS Awards Breakfast

Nick Adams, the Associate Producer of the nationally syndicated Kidd Kraddick Morning Show on KISS 106 FM (Dallas) has been spreading the word about becoming a lifesaving donor.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

The Financial Times Recognizes CBRE as a Diversity Leader in Europe

CBRE has secured a place in the first ever Financial Times Diversity Leaders report for its EMEA business, and is the only commercial real estate services firm on the list.

Environment

Bacardi Makes Sure the Future Doesn’t Suck

We're making sure #TheFutureDoesntSuck! CEO Mahesh Madhavan and Casa Bacardí's Wesley Elizabeth Cullen talk about sustainability initiatives at the company. Join them in the pledge to reduce single-use plastic!

Social Impact & Volunteering

New Holland Agriculture: Giving Back to Local Communities in the USA and Canada

New Holland, a global agricultural brand of CNH Industrial N.V., is supporting agricultural non-profit organizations in the U.S. and Canada in conjunction with its Great New Holland Haytools Giveaway.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Whole Planet Foundation Poverty Is Unnecessary Project to Support 9,800 People

The Poverty is Unnecessary Fund raised $275,000 through members Alaffia, Cedar’s Foods, Dr. Praeger’s Purely Sensible Foods, Health-Ade Kombucha, Honest Tea, KeVita, Pact, Stacy’s, TAZO, The Republic of Tea and Tony’s Chocolonely.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Intel Rule: Action to Improve Diversity in the Legal Profession

Beginning Jan. 1, 2021, Intel will not retain or use outside law firms in the U.S. that are average or below average on diversity.

Environment

How Republic Services Is Taking the Lead on Recycling

At Republic Services, we know it’s our responsibility to find innovative solutions to today’s recycling and solid waste challenges. When the recycling industry faced a crisis, Republic Services met it head-on with investments...

Social Impact & Volunteering

Domtar and SCA: Transforming Communities Together

Visitors to Warriors’ Path State Park in Tennesse will enjoy a smoother hike this fall, thanks to the efforts of Domtar’s EarthChoice® Ambassadors (ECAs). These volunteers are committed to transforming communities where they live, work and play.

Research, Reports & Publications

Water Management at Caterpillar

Around the world, Caterpillar facilities take water scarcity and water management seriously, with results that highlight the scale of positive impact that its operations can have.

Innovation & Technology

Building Trust Into AI

Artificial intelligence and machine learning are becoming foundational technologies used to inform decisions that make a big difference in the world. As a result, addressing issues of bias and fairness in these systems and applications is essential.

Diversity & Inclusion

Full STEAM Ahead for Girls

More than 50 girls spent the day with Stanley Black & Decker mentors at the Silverstone University Technical College in the United Kingdom to learn about the importance of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) education.

Health & Healthcare

Walgreens Helps Provide 50 Million Lifesaving Vaccines in Collaboration With the United Nations Foundation

Walgreens Boots Alliance and the United Nations Foundation’s Shot@Life campaign announced that Walgreens Get a Shot. Give a Shot. program has helped provide 50 million lifesaving vaccines to children around the world since its inception in 2013.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Mohawk’s Air.O Becomes First Unified Soft Flooring to Achieve Declare and Health Product Declaration Certifications

Mohawk Industries announced today at Greenbuild that the company’s Air.o Unified Soft Flooring (USF) line has achieved rigorous Declare and Health Product Declaration (HPD) certifications.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

ON Semiconductor Celebrates the Magic of Family Volunteering

In 2018, ON Semiconductor donated over $2 million globally to support health, human services, education, disaster relief and environmental causes. Of that total, we have invested close to $1 million in Arizona through workplace giving.

Sustainable Development Goals

Sustainability Solutions Take Center Stage at Demo Day for Black & Veatch Cleantech Accelerator

Seven U.S. entrepreneurs participating in the Black & Veatch IgniteX Cleantech Accelerator recently took the stage in Kansas City to showcase their business models and show how they’re poised to rewrite how the enterprise focuses on sustainability.

Environment

Tackling the Decarbonization of Transportation

We have a map of viable pathways for decarbonizing transportation but, we’re going to need many more to start down this road if we’re going to make a true impact on lowering our transportation emissions.

Events, Media & Communications

Second Sustainable Finance Week Convened by Bloomberg to Accelerate the Next $10 Trillion of Sustainable Investment

The second annual Sustainable Finance Week convened by Bloomberg will expand beyond events in New York to Toronto this year.

Social Impact & Volunteering

A Decade of Care: Hanes Launches 10th National Sock Drive to Help the Homeless; Tops 3 Million Donated Pairs

America’s No. 1 basic apparel brand marks 10 years of bringing comfort to those living without shelter by donating more than 250,000 pairs of socks to agencies fighting homelessness in all 50 states

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Points of Light Honors St. Jude Children's Research Hospital Volunteer with Daily Point of Light on 30th Anniversary of Award

Points of Light is honoring Jason Farmer, a Memphis, Tennessee volunteer for ALSAC/St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital®, with the Daily Point of Light Award on the 30th anniversary of the first award.

Education

JetBlue Foundation Celebrates National STEM Day

November 8 was National STEM Day, a day focused on inspiring young people to explore and pursue careers in the fields of science, technology, engineering and math—and the JetBlue Foundation participated in two fantastic events to commemorate the day.

Latest Campaigns

  1. AEG Celebrates Inclusion
    At AEG, we embrace inclusion and strive to create a workplace where our employees feel welcomed, valued and respected for the viewpoints, ideas...
  2. 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...
  3. AMD Environmental Sustainability
    Advancing sustainability across our operations, supply chain manufacturing and product stewardship
  4. AEG Celebrates Inclusion
    At AEG, we embrace inclusion and strive to create a workplace where our employees feel welcomed, valued and respected for the viewpoints, ideas...
  5. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  6. Healthy Spaces Podcast: Season 5
    Welcome to Season 5 of Healthy Spaces by Trane Technologies, the podcast where experts and disruptors explore how climate technology and innovation...
  7. Kingfisher Around the World
    The SCS Kingfisher certification mark is showing up on an increasing number of products around the world. It differentiates companies that are making...
  8. Impacting Today and Tomorrow
    What we do matters and our associates can expect opportunities to create real impact at work and in the community.
  9. International Paper | SUSTAINABLE OPERATIONS
    Vision 2030 Goal: Improve our climate impact and advance water stewardship
  10. Shared Goodness Promise - Hershey's ESG Progress
    The Hershey Company is committed to publishing annual environment, social, and governance reports that give updates on our publicly stated goals and...
  11. Sustainability by Antea Group
    At Antea Group, we believe the best sustainability programs integrate sustainability into core business practices, we identify and act on relevant...
  12. PSEG People & Communities
    PSEG is committed to improving the lives of our customers, our employees and the diverse communities we serve throughout New Jersey and Long Island...
  13. KeyBank Foundation: Helping Communities Thrive through Education, Workforce Development, and Service
    KeyBank Foundation helps build thriving communities by supporting organizations and programs that foster thriving students and a thriving workforce...
  14. AEG Celebrates Inclusion
    At AEG, we embrace inclusion and strive to create a workplace where our employees feel welcomed, valued and respected for the viewpoints, ideas...
  15. Sustainability- Carnival Corporation's Way of Doing Business
    Carnival’s approach to sustainability is a full-time commitment; it is not a cost of doing business, it is a way of doing business. We at Carnival...