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Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

We Attended Grace Hopper: Here's What Happened Next

You’re ready to take your shot with the biggest high-tech players. You pack your finest business casual, drop an apple (you won’t eat) in your bag, and hop on a flight.

Research, Reports & Publications

The Sustainable Tractor: CNH Industrial's Chief Information Officer Featured in Report by MIT Technology Review Insights

Marc Kermisch, CNH Industrial’s Chief Information Officer, has given his insight on AI, open data and the sustainable tractor in a global survey of 600 CIOs and technology leaders conducted by MIT Technology Review Insights.

Events, Media & Communications

First-Ever Social Impact Audio Conference to Feature Leaders in CSR

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) have become the responsibility of every organization, whether that be private or public.

Events, Media & Communications

Inogen Alliance Welcomes Two New Board Members

Inogen Alliance is pleased to announce the appointment of two new members to our Board of Directors; Rene Sloof from Antea Group Netherlands (replacing Menno Smits) and Nicolas Pycke of Antea Group France (replacing Pascal Voyeau).

Environment

Wildfire Monitoring: 5 Factors To Consider When Purchasing an IAQ Device

Not all IAQ monitors are made equal. To help wade through the smoke, here are 5 key factors to look for when purchasing an IAQ or Direct-read instrument.

Education

Public Voting Now Open for the 3M Young Scientist Challenge Improving Lives Award

3M and Discovery Education today announced public voting is now open for the Improving Lives Award, a special recognition awarded as a part of the annual 2022 3M Young Scientist Challenge.

Education

The Conexiones Program Helps Latino Students Navigate the Digital World

A program focused on digital literacy and safety for students in Hispanic communities has expanded across the country as it enters its third year.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Fair Trade USA™ Surpasses $1 Billion in Impact to Communities Worldwide

This Fair Trade Month, Fair Trade USA™ celebrates the momentous milestone of exceeding $1B in financial impact to farmers, workers, fishers, and communities around the globe.

Research, Reports & Publications

Preserving the Universality of the Olympic Games

The International Olympic Committee has released the Olympic Solidarity and NOC Services Annual Report 2021, highlighting how much solidarity is at the heart of the Olympic Movement and the actions of the 206 National Olympic Committees.

Energy

Combine Mobile Fueling and Telematics To Curb Fuel Fraud

Fuel card fraud is a constant pain point for fleet managers, and many lack the administrative resources to effectively track and curb the issue. Combining mobile fueling and telematics data can help.

Environment

Putting the Spotlight on Sustainable Packaging Innovation

For over thirty years the Packaging Innovation Awards have brought together the best of the best in packaging innovation from across the globe.

Environment

Edison International 2021 Sustainability Report: Strategic Focus Areas

Edison International is a national leader in clean energy, with SCE focused on delivering 100% carbon-free power to customers by 2045.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

KeyBank Supports Teammates and Clients Impacted by Hurricane Ian

Hurricane Ian has devastated parts of the western coast of Florida and created dangerous flooding conditions throughout the Southeastern United States.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

NRG Energy 2021 Sustainability Report: Safety and Well-Being

One of our 2021 company goals was to redefine NRG's workplace of the future by transforming how and where we work. We established a cross-functional group to determine the ongoing COVID-19 response and office protocols for the new working normal.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

A Maturing Approach to Embedding Sustainability in Business

Companies are maturing when it comes to embedding sustainability into their operations, new research conducted by SAP Insights reveals.

Diversity & Inclusion

'Coaching Her Future' Delivers Important Leadership Lessons

When female athletes leave sports behind, familiar stories of why they quit are all too often left in their wake. Kim Myers, a DICK’S Community Marketing Manager, set out to bring the stark awareness to others.

Research, Reports & Publications

ACI Sustainability Report Showcases Cleaning Sector's Drive to Reduce Emissions and Packaging, Increase Transparency

A new sustainability report from the American Cleaning Institute (ACI) highlights the essential role the U.S. cleaning products industry has played in combating the pandemic, and underscores industry efforts to increase transparency

Green Infrastructure

Roadmap To Achieving Emissions Reduction Targets for Commercial Vehicles

Karl Sievertsen, vice president of engineering and chief technology officer for Eaton's Vehicle Group, discusses how to prepare for upcoming changes and what technology will help maximize fuel efficiency and increase operational effectiveness.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Regions Helps the Helpers During Heightened Need

Regions Bank and its teams are doing their part to help during Hunger Action Month. Feeding America established Hunger Action Month in 2008 as a nationwide initiative encouraging people to become proactively involved with the hunger crisis.

Energy

Chemours Joins the Appalachian Regional Clean Hydrogen Hub Led by the State of West Virginia

As the U.S. continues to transition toward cleaner energy sources, clean hydrogen energy can be a real game-changer. And Chemours’ chemistry has a vital role to play.

Innovation & Technology

Beamlink: How a Cellular Mesh Networking Solution Connects People During Natural Disasters

Meet Beamlink, a startup based out of the U.S. that won a $75,000 USD Regional First Runner-Up Prize for the Cisco Global Problem Solver Challenge 2022 in the Americas region.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Duke Energy Aid for Customers, Communities Rises to More Than $9 Million in Florida

"Assisting our customers and communities during these challenging times remains a top priority for Duke Energy."

Environment

Cummins Demonstrates Leadership on Climate Action at Major Transportation Show

Cummins Inc. showcased both its zero-emission technologies as well as the company’s new fuel-agnostic X Series internal combustion engines capable of optimization with no- and low-carbon fuels, at the world’s largest mobility show

Diversity & Inclusion

Passing Down Traditions: Meet Robert Plata

I have been with GoDaddy for 12 years and am currently a Business Account Manager. I have had many roles here! I started in the Inbound Care department, then transitioned to a supervisor.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, Partners With CNote To Invest $20 Million in Under-Resourced Communities

Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, announced a $20 million commitment to CNote. The investment will improve economic access and opportunity in communities across the U.S. by providing capital to support BIPOC-owned and women-led small businesses.

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