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Energy

IoT for EV Charging – Powering Towards Sustainable Future

Electric vehicles (EV) are becoming common in our cities and highways as the automotive industry, governments, and consumers seek alternatives to fossil-fueled cars and look toward sustainable climate-friendly transportation.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Fifth Third Bank Announces Early Pay for Federal Tax Refunds, Up to 5 Days Early

To ensure its customers have access to their own money as soon as possible, Fifth Third Bank, National Association, today announced that it will have the ability to provide customers with their federal tax refund up to five days earlier.

Energy

Penn Electric Racing Revs Up with Cadence Celsius Thermal Solver and AWR Software Products

For over 40 years, Formula SAE Student Competition has been preparing students for an industry career by giving them hands-on experience to develop their soft skills, foster teamwork, and practice solving real-world mobility industry problems.

Innovation & Technology

Will People Adopt Emerging Technologies With the Same Openness in the Future?

The history of mobile phones began in 1876 when Alexander Graham Bell first patented such a device. However, it took almost another 100 years, until 1983, when the mobile phone was closer to what we have today, to see a significant increase in adoption.

Diversity & Inclusion

Wising Up in WordPress: GoDaddy Employees Teach IT Bootcamp in Serbia

In coordination with the Divac Foundation and IT Bootcamp school, GoDaddy employees help lead WordPress courses in Serbia. Candidates come from various backgrounds, including law, economy, and social sciences, who are interested in learning more about IT and WordPress.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Equity, Workplace Well-Being, ESG: Trends To Watch in 2023

Economic uncertainty. Persistent inflation. Market volatility. These are just a few of the clouds hanging over us as we jump into 2023.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

CACI’s Linda Braun Receives Pinnacle Award for Space Industry Executive of the Year

CACI International Inc announced that the company’s Vice President of Optical and Photonics Systems, Linda Braun, Ph.D., was recognized as the winner of the 2022 Pinnacle Award for Space Industry Executive of the Year.

Diversity & Inclusion

How One Nonprofit Is Using Mock Roofs To Grow Solar Jobs

U.S. Bank has partnered with GRID Alternatives since 2010, supporting job training programs while providing access to renewable solar energy in communities facing poverty and restricted access to secondary education.

Education

Cummins TEC Opens Second Training Program in Nigeria

Cummins Inc., through its Nigerian subsidiary Cummins West Africa Ltd., has launched the second phase of its technical training program in Nigeria, furthering the company’s impact on education in global communities.

Innovation & Technology

CNH Industrial Brand New Holland Collaborates With Microsoft and Touchcast at CES 2023 With a Metaverse Immersive Experience

New Holland Agriculture, a brand of global capital goods company CNH Industrial, has reached beyond its core farming audience to show the wider world what the farm equipment manufacturer is doing in terms of innovation and technology.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Whirlpool Corporation Celebrates 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance Achievements

Whirlpool Corporation’s focus on ESG (environment, social and governance) continues in its commitment to be the best kitchen and laundry company, in constant pursuit of improving life at home for consumers around the world.

Environment

Sofidel Cuts Its Emissions Also With Its New Regina Commercial in Italy

Sofidel, one of the global leading manufacturers of tissue paper for hygienic and domestic use, is strongly committed to a transition path to a low-carbon economy.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Champion Australia and HoMie Collaborate To Help Homeless Youth

Champion Australia and HoMie are proud to launch Reborn, in partnership with Future from Waste Lab. The new capsule collection features 50 one-of-a-kind pieces, including hoodies and tees developed from recycled Champion garments. 

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Fifth Third Bank Provides Tips on How To Avoid Becoming a Victim of Check Washing

When it comes to protecting your money, there seem to be new – and old – ways to scam people. One of those scams is check washing. Fifth Third Bank has tips on how to avoid becoming a victim.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Lenovo Receives Several ESG Awards, Recognizing the Company's Commitment to Corporate Governance and Sustainability

Lenovo Group has been recognized with numerous award wins for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) performance from multiple prestigious Hong Kong-based awarding bodies in December.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Blue Cross, Healthy Blue and Entergy Sponsoring 200,000 Meals for Louisiana Families

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, Healthy Blue and Entergy have committed to sponsor 200,000 meals at food banks statewide. Volunteers from these organizations will pack the meals at a series of events benefitting Louisiana food banks.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Yum! Brands Receives Industry-Leading Recognition Through CDP Ranking and Dow Jones Sustainability Index North America Inclusion

In December 2022, Yum! achieved several sustainability honors, earning an A- in Water Security and a B in all other categories from CDP, a global organization that runs a leading disclosure system.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Hormel Foods Surprises Community Nonprofits

Giving back during the holidays is something Hormel Foods does best. This year, the company surprised 10 local nonprofit organizations in and around Austin, Minn., with $2,500 checks to be used at their discretion for organizational needs.

Environment

Q&A: The Home Depot Merchant Patty Stoffelen Shares the Best Toilets for Water Savings and Performance

When it comes to saving money and conserving resources at home, toilets are an underrated source. One person who knows all about the impact of a high-efficiency toilet is Patty Stoffelen, Merchant for Toilets and Toilet Seats at The Home Depot.

Innovation & Technology

Does Your Dog Have Nine Lives, Too? This DNA Test Can Tell You

In 2019, Rachel Miro was living alone in a studio apartment in Pittsburgh when she decided to foster a four-legged friend. She went to a local shelter and was immediately taken by a floppy-eared mutt with dark, expressive eyes: Milo.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

ITI Honors Five Technology Leaders in Its 2022 Industry Awards Program

Today, global tech trade association ITI announced the recipients of its 2022 Industry Awards, which recognizes industry innovations across five awards categories.

Events, Media & Communications

TCS Digital Empowers: Join Amazon, Good360, US National Science Foundation and More on Jan 10-11

Registration today for TCS’ annual Digital Empowers 2023 Summit held virtually on January 10-11, 2023 starting at 12:00 p.m. ET.

Innovation & Technology

CNH Industrial's New Electrification Center in Detroit, USA

CNH Industrial announced during its Tech Day in Phoenix, Arizona, USA, that it has opened a new technical center in the Detroit Metro area of Michigan, USA.

Environment

Reflecting on COP27 and Rallying for SBTi

Urgency. Alarm. Passion. Hope. COP27 gave a stage to all sorts of emotions about our collective imperative: we must reduce GHG emissions faster - across all industries - despite unprecedented economic and societal uncertainties.

Health & Healthcare

Winter Workplace Safety: 5 Tips To Stay Safe and Warm

When cold weather blows in, new Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS) concerns follow thanks to the changing weather landscape. Are you prepared for wintery conditions when you’re on the job? Here are five things to keep in mind as we enter the coldest months of the year.

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    We believe that technology, when thoughtfully and strategically applied, can bring positive, lasting change to people’s lives and communities and...
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    At Antea Group, we believe the best sustainability programs integrate sustainability into core business practices, we identify and act on relevant...
  4. Collective Action
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  5. KeyBank: Responsible Banking
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  6. 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...
  7. GoDaddy | Microbusiness
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  9. GoDaddy | Microbusiness
    They’re the people who build websites, run restaurants, and teach online classes. They power local economies and national growth but their impact...
  10. GoDaddy | Microbusiness
    They’re the people who build websites, run restaurants, and teach online classes. They power local economies and national growth but their impact...
  11. Integrated Tools
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  12. Local Communities
    The principals of living and working in synergy with the communities in which we operate, as well as collaborating on projects that benefit those...
  13. GoDaddy | Microbusiness
    They’re the people who build websites, run restaurants, and teach online classes. They power local economies and national growth but their impact...
  14. GoDaddy | Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
    Diverse teams build better products — period. At GoDaddy, we make apps and services that our worldwide community of entrepreneurs can relate to. Our...
  15. Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG)
    The business landscape is reorienting itself and you can almost hear priorities shifting toward change-readiness and the bigger picture. And in this...