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Research, Reports & Publications

What Matters to Small Businesses on Election Day

With the number of small businesses on the rise, entrepreneurs represent an important voting block as November 5 approaches. According to the U.S. Department of the Treasury, the U.S. registered more than 430,000 small business applications monthly in 2024; 50% more than in 2019.

Environment

Recorded Webinar: Climate Solutions for Congregations

Georgia’s communities of faith have the power to change the world. They can play a vital role in ensuring that all people live in a world with a healthy environment, a stable climate, and resilient communities.

Events, Media & Communications

Georgia Healthcare Sustainability Forum

Join healthcare industry leaders, hospital administrators, and clinicians at the Georgia Healthcare Sustainability Forum to address the role of healthcare in reducing carbon emissions and improving sustainability.

Energy

Renewables Are Sustaining Grid Modernization

Collaboration between utilities, technology companies, policymakers, and consumers is essential to overcome the challenges and seize the opportunities presented by grid modernization.

Diversity & Inclusion

Fanáticos: Nielsen’s Playbook on Hispanic Media Consumption and Sports Engagement

Hispanics aren’t just watching the game, they’re changing it. This report provides deeper insights into how Hispanic fans engage with sports media and are shaping the future of U.S. sports culture.

Environment

SCS Standards Releases Updated SCS-110 Certification Standard for Zero Waste

SCS Standards announces the publication of the latest version of SCS-110, Certification Standard for Zero Waste. The Standard consolidates three zero waste standards for facilities, events and projects into one.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Baker Tilly Helps Heal Hearts with Baker Tilly Wishes

Each year, through Baker Tilly Wishes, the Baker Tilly Foundation provides 15 grants of $10,000 to not-for-profits nominated by our team members. This program makes a powerful difference for these impactful organizations.

Innovation & Technology

Renovate Robotics Partners with Saint-Gobain and CertainTeed Roofing to Innovate Robotic Roofing Technology

CertainTeed, a leading North American manufacturer of sustainable building materials, and Renovate Robotics, the leading startup developing autonomous roofing robots, are partnering to use robotics to innovate roofing installation.

Research, Reports & Publications

Bloomberg Launches Solution to Help Investors Assess Their Exposure to Nature and Biodiversity-Related Risks

Unveiled on the eve of Nature COP 16, the tool provides investors with actionable insights to understand and manage their dependency on nature and the impact of their investments

Social Impact & Volunteering

Dignity Health Sports Park and LA Galaxy Foundation Brings Safety and Halloween Thrills to Los Angeles Families with 2024 Treats-N-Suites Halloween Bash

For more than 17 years, AEG’s Dignity Health Sports Park and the LA Galaxy Foundation have been welcoming local kids to their Annual Treats-N-Suites Halloween Bash at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, CA.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

American Airlines leaders join OBAP board, honoring legacy of David E. Harris

American Airlines is proud to announce that two of its leaders, Capt. Cory Glenn and Krystal McCoy, have been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Organization of Black Aviation Professionals (OBAP).

Environment

Veolia Launches PFAS Treatment and Compliance Services in ‘BeyondPFAS’ Offering for Business and Government

Veolia North America expands its PFAS treatment and compliance capabilities with the launch of its BeyondPFAS offering, combining Veolia’s proven technical capability in PFAS treatment and disposal with its skill in helping customers navigate regulatory requirements

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

My Quest Story - Adam Slough

Over the past 29 years, my time with Quest Diagnostics in St. Louis, Missouri, has been more than just a job, but like a second home to me.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

My Special Aflac Duck® Lands in the Big Apple

In September — honoring Childhood Cancer and Sickle Cell Awareness Month — My Special Aflac Duck® found its way to New York City, delivering smiles to pediatric cancer and sickle cell patients at The Children’s Hospital at Montefiore Einstein in the Bronx.

Diversity & Inclusion

Collaborating With Global Colleagues: Meet Marc Hillebrand

In product marketing, my team acts as a bridge between different departments such as marketing, product management and sales/care. Our main job is to ensure that information flows smoothly between these departments, while keeping our customers' needs at the forefront.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Northern Trust Names Srilatha Lakkaraju Director of Charitable Giving Solutions

Northern Trust announced today that Srilatha Lakkaraju has joined the Foundation & Institutional Advisors (FIA) practice as the Director of Charitable Giving Solutions.

Education

Chemours and Technopolis Announce Partnership, Creating Three Years of STEM Opportunities for Local Youth

Chemours Belgium has launched a three-year partnership with Technopolis, the Flemish science and technology discovery center.

Research, Reports & Publications

ALDI South Group’s Approach to CSDDD

In this week’s episode of ESG Talk, Anke Ehlers, managing director of international sustainability at ALDI SOUTH Group, joins Workiva’s Andie Wood to discuss the complexities of the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD).

Innovation & Technology

Real-Time Crop Analysis Supports Operational Sustainability

CNH’s cutting-edge computer vision and machine learning (CVML) technology is empowering sustainable farming.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Fifth Third Foundation Supports Communities Impacted by Hurricane Milton

As Florida begins to rebuild from Hurricane Milton’s impact, the Fifth Third Foundation is proud to announce a $250,000 commitment to local nonprofit organizations as they provide care, comfort and support to local communities.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

American Airlines Intensifies Fight Against Human Trafficking With Expanded Training, Key Partnerships, and Global Recognition

American has long been committed to combating human trafficking, modern slavery and child exploitation.

Events, Media & Communications

Driving Data Center Safety: Insights From the 2024 EHSxTech Event

In early October, over 20 EHS professionals, representing 12 different technology companies in the data center space, came together for EHSxTech, hosted at Salesforce in Chicago.

Diversity & Inclusion

Celebrating Culture & Community During Hispanic Heritage Month

Fostering an inclusive workplace culture where everyone can embrace every aspect of their identities is of the upmost importance to all of us at HARMAN. After all, people thrive the most when they feel they can be who they are while also belonging to a shared vision.

Environment

BIER Member Spotlight: Kieran McGuire

Welcome to our series aimed at spotlighting the individual leaders within BIER member companies and stakeholder organizations.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Dow Named Best Workplace in Manufacturing and Production Industry by Great Place to Work® and Fortune Magazine

Great Place To Work® and Fortune magazine have recognized Dow (NYSE: DOW) as #1 on the list of Best Workplaces in Manufacturing & Production for 2024.

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