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AI & Technology

World Bank Group Joins African Development Bank Group and Mastercard As Co-Chair of Mobilizing Access to the Digital Economy (MADE) Alliance: Africa

The Mobilizing Access to the Digital Economy (MADE) Alliance: Africa welcomes the World Bank as third co-chair, alongside Mastercard and the African Development Bank Group.

Corporate Responsibility

Safety in Design

While Safety in Design is not a new concept, there is a resurgence of interest in this proactive design strategy, that helps eliminate risks at the outset of a project.

Education & Workforce Development

Duke Energy Invests $789,000 in Florida’s Colleges and Universities To Build Next Generation Workforce

Duke Energy Foundation today announced $789,000 to support 23 Florida colleges, universities and education programs that are creating a pipeline of skilled workers who will help meet the energy industry’s growing workforce needs.

Education & Workforce Development

TCS’ goIT Program Invites Students to Contribute Ideas for Empowering a Stronger Future

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is reinforcing its commitment to sustainability and empowerment by inviting North American students aged 6-17 to contribute their ideas for advancing three UN 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Philanthropy

Nielsen Foundation Powers Inclusive Media and Technology

In 2024, the Nielsen Foundation committed $2.7 million in grants, marking the largest grantmaking year for the foundation since its inception and exceeding our goal of granting $6 million from 2022 through 2024.

Environment

Corrugated People Series: Embracing Sustainability

With its tree-lined streets and green spaces, Atlanta lives up to its nickname—the “City in the Forest”—making it a fitting home base for Allyson Prokes, Stewardship and Sustainability Manager at Georgia-Pacific Corrugated.

Corporate Responsibility

Sysco Serves the United Nations With Sustainable Dishes

Big things are happening for sustainable seafood! Last week, Seaweedish™ Meatballs were served at the United Nations Headquarters in NYC, spotlighted at the UN Conference on Trade and Development as a product advancing key Sustainable Development Goals

Corporate Responsibility

Sharing Strategies To Help Nonprofits Thrive

Nonprofits across the country are facing a new set of challenges in the current economic environment.

Budget constraints are a longstanding issue for community organizations. But for many, those challenges have intensified with recent changes in government funding.

Corporate Responsibility

Growing Stewardship Through Adaptive Data Governance

For many organizations, data governance evokes a familiar image: rigid policies, centralized control and compliance-heavy processes that are hard to implement and even harder to maintain.

Education & Workforce Development

U.S. Bank Announces Resource Hub To Assist Small Business Owners

U.S. Bank has launched a new online education platform called U.S. Bank Business Resource Central that provides educational courses and other tools to help small business owners run and grow their businesses.

Education & Workforce Development

Celebrating One Year of Impact: DP World and Teach for All Empower Future Leaders

Marking one year of impactful collaboration, DP World’s partnership with Teach For All has produced remarkable results globally, particularly in Argentina, by empowering educators, engaging students, and preparing the next generation for the evolving workforce.

Energy & Infrastructure

Powering the Future: 3M’s Role in Direct Lithium Extraction

As the world pivots towards electrification, the demand for lithium-ion batteries is set to skyrocket. According to McKinsey, battery demand is expected to increase nearly sevenfold, from approximately 700 GWh in 2022 to about 4,700 GWh by 2030.

Research & Reports

Cascale Shares First Better Buying Garment Scorecard on Industry Purchasing Practices

Cascale today released the Better Buying 2025 Garment Industry Scorecard, a benchmark tool that tracks year-over-year progress in brand and retailer purchasing practices across the global apparel sector.

AI & Technology

Future-Proofing With AI – the Academics View – Part 1

Data collection and analysis is a vital step in the fight to end plastic pollution. AI could hold the answers, however it also poses significant challenges.

Philanthropy

Southwire’s Project GIFT Equips Students To Go Back to School

On July 19, Southwire’s Project GIFT hosted its annual Back to School drive in West Georgia, distributing more than 4,000 backpacks filled with essential school supplies to local K-12 students.

Environment

Antea Group USA Contributes to Environment Analyst's “Corporate Guide: Identifying and Remediating PFAS”

Antea Group USA is proud to announce its contribution to “Corporate Guide: Identifying and Remediating PFAS” published by Environment Analyst.

Socially Responsible Investing

Northwestern Mutual Sustainability and Impact: Delivering Financial Security

Helping Americans achieve financial security is at the core of our value proposition.

Corporate Responsibility

Bath & Body Works Strengthens Climate Commitment with Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) Validation

Today, Bath & Body Works, Inc. recently announced that it has had its near-term science-based greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction targets validated by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), a globally recognized authority on corporate climate action.

Health & Healthcare

Behind the Scenes: How FedEx Helps Keep the Flying Eye Hospital in the Sky

While the Flying Eye Hospital is known around the world for delivering cutting-edge eye care and training, the magic behind the mission starts long before the first patient is seen.

Education & Workforce Development

Subaru Teams With Actor Max Greenfield and AdoptAClassroom.org To Provide Teachers in High-Needs Schools With Classroom Supply Funding

Subaru of America, Inc. (SOA) today announced that in its fifth year as the largest corporate supporter of AdoptAClassroom.org®, it will have helped support more than 950,000 students nationwide as part of the Subaru Loves Learning® initiative.

Corporate Responsibility

Bacardi Cultivates Community in Bermuda for 60 Years

Guests invited inside Bacardi’s iconic Pitts Bay Road headquarters can glimpse the company’s greener side and celebrate 60 years on the island through sustainability initiatives that blend innovation, community and history.

Research & Reports

GoDaddy Survey Shows Customer Patience Is Thinning, Unless You're Under 30

Nearly half of U.S. shoppers say customer service provided by businesses is getting worse, according to results from the latest GoDaddy (NYSE: GDDY) Consumer Pulse* survey – yet Gen Z and Millennials remain more upbeat than their parents' generations.

AI & Technology

Harnessing AI for Sustainability: Marc-Olivier Impact

Discover how Marc-Olivier leverages digital technology and AI to drive sustainability and innovation in the heating and cooling industry. Learn about his journey, the transformative power of AI and how his work contributes to a greener planet.

Energy & Infrastructure

At Pop-Up Events, Entergy Arkansas Customers Can Get Bill Paying Assistance, Free Fans To Cool Homes

Entergy Arkansas customers needing assistance paying their bills will be able to find help during several pop-up events taking place over the next few weeks, the utility announced today.

Events

BioStar To Attend TEPA Illinois: What To Expect From This Year’s Energy Market Discussion

BioStar’s David Smart is heading to the 2025 TEPA Illinois Conference! Join us as we dive into energy policy, market trends, and grid innovation shaping the Midwest and beyond. Let’s connect in Chicago this August.

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People

As a family-owned business, Bacardi values the importance of creating a warm and welcoming workplace. We do so by fostering an environment where...

2025 Performance Report

Entergy’s 2025 performance report, “Energy for a better future” presents an overview of our company’s 2025 achievements, future plans and strategies...

Corporate Social Responsibility

Corporate Social Responsibility

License to Operate

Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...

LATAM Growth

DP World is significantly expanding its operations in Latin America, focusing on enhancing port infrastructure and increasing cargo handling...

Growth Through Sustainability

Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator with a clear purpose to boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. See how embedding...

Opportunity for All

At Trane Technologies, uplifting our communities and workforce is the key to our continued success. We focus on broadening access to education...

Growth Through Sustainability

Trane Technologies is a global climate innovator with a clear purpose to boldly challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. See how embedding...

Accelerating access to healthcare technology

We believe technology can help close the world’s health gaps. By putting people first, we find new ways to advance health while reducing costs. And...

Truist Championship

The Truist Championship has been an official PGA TOUR event since 2003, contested annually at Quail Hollow Club in Charlotte, North Carolina. One of...