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Energy

Southwire Announces Investment in Ndustrial To Scale Industrial Energy Efficiency

Southwire Company, LLC, is pleased to announce a strategic investment in Ndustrial.Io, Inc., an AI-powered energy intensity platform for industry.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Through the Lens of Innovation: Our Top Nine Photos of 2024

We're sharing our top photos of 2024.

Energy

Why Is the Industry so Pumped About Heat Pumps?

Not only do heat pump discussions now occur year-round, but they’ve also ascended to consistent headline status and transcended the traditional boundaries of moderate climates.

Education

New Collection of Free Environmental Education Resources Encourages Students and Teachers To Explore the World

To empower teachers and students to explore their world, the Environmental Education Initiative offers a curated collection of free environmental education resources for K-12 classrooms.

Diversity & Inclusion

SPOTLIGHT: Breaking Barriers and Building Brands: The Unstoppable Growth of Women’s Sports

Over the past few years as women’s basketball blossomed from an afterthought to a national phenomenon, the access to games on television and corresponding ratings, once minuscule, now rack up massive viewership numbers.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Saint-Gobain Video Series: Journey to 2030: Asphalt Shingle Reuse

Asphaltica technology can take shingle waste and recycle it into asphalt pavements instead of letting it go to landfill. Jill Betters tells us all about how Saint-Gobain is raising the roof in sustainability.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Mortgage-Free Home Helps Navy Vet Be Closer to Family

In early December, the U.S. Navy Veteran received a brand new, fully furnished home in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, from Operation Homefront in partnership with U.S. Bank and homebuilder Veridian Homes.

Green Infrastructure

How DP World Is Setting New Standards for Sustainable Logistics Across Emerging Markets

Armed with an ambitious sustainability strategy and a recent Sustainable Development Impact Disclosure (SDID), we are setting new benchmarks for sustainable logistics across regions like South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Innovation & Technology

Baker Tilly’s Insights on Exploring the Practical Impact of AI Across Today's Industries

As industries navigate through the era of technological advancement, artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer an optional initiative but an essential driver of business success.

Environment

How AI Can Help Dramatically Reduce Energy Demand and Emissions

In a continually warming world, demand for cooling is only increasing. As such, HVAC systems play a crucial role in our shared vision for a net-zero future and their integration of advanced AI technology is supercharging what’s possible for reducing built environment emissions.

Environment

Kate Baker of Antea Group UK Appointed New Chair of the Society of Brownfield Risk Assessment

Antea Group UK is proud to announce the appointment of Kate Baker as Chair of the Society of Brownfield Risk Assessment (SoBRA).

Innovation & Technology

The Power of Generative AI in Reimagining Commerce for Millions of Small Businesses

GoDaddy’s primary goal is to empower entrepreneurs everywhere, making opportunity more inclusive for all. We aim to assist our small business customers in boosting sales and saving valuable time and money.

Innovation & Technology

HARMAN Redefines In-Cabin Experiences, Turning Cars into Intelligent, Empathetic Companions

Imagine stepping into a car that doesn’t just respond to your commands but understands your needs, adapts to your preferences, and creates an environment that understands and uniquely engages with you.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

My Quest Story – James Murphy, Jr.

I’ve only been at Quest Diagnostics for one year, but I’m Team Quest. I don’t plan on leaving.

Innovation & Technology

Closing the AI Skills Gap in 2025

The same technologies can also enhance customer-service aspects of education. For example, at IBM, we have already seen the benefits of using AI to analyze feedback from more than 60,000 learners in 47 languages.

Environment

Ensuring Clean Air: Lenovo’s Commitment to Minimizing Other Air Emissions and Climate Risk Management

Lenovo’s baseline environmental engineering specification prohibits the use of ozone-depleting substances in its products and manufacturing processes except in HVAC and fire-suppression equipment as permitted by law which are managed in accordance with local regulations.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Keysight Named to Dow Jones Sustainability Index for Sixth Year in a Row

Keysight Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: KEYS) announced it has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) North America for the sixth consecutive year. The DJSI is a widely recognized standard for measuring corporate progress in sustainability

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Clorox Volunteer Spotlight: Mary Guerrero

To support our culture of giving, each month we’ll be recognizing teammates who volunteer their time to serve their communities. Winners of the Helping Hands Award will be selected at random from among those who log their volunteer hours.

Diversity & Inclusion

Key4Women Hosts Free Webinar – Liar Liar Pants on Fire!

KeyBank’s Key4Women will present “Liar Liar Pants on Fire!” a free, one-hour virtual event on Wednesday, January 15th at 12:00 p.m. EST / 10 a.m. MT / 9:00 a.m. PST.

Environment

Mastercard: Planting Seeds of Change: How People and Partnerships Tackled Climate Change in 2024

This year, a hurricane washed away mountain towns in the U.S., a brutal heat dome oppressed India and wildfires ravaged South America.

Green Infrastructure

Information for California Customers Affected by Planned Public Safety Power Shutoffs

California’s electric utilities have the ability to implement Public Safety Power Shutoffs, which temporarily turn off power to specific areas to reduce the risk of fires caused by electric infrastructure in extreme weather.

Events, Media & Communications

CNH are in the CSR Good Book!

CNH brands, CASE Construction Equipment and New Holland, got their CSR projects published in the CSR Good Book.

Research, Reports & Publications

GoDaddy Venture Forward 2024 Annual Report | U.S. Edition: Macroeconomic Research

GoDaddy Venture Forward conducted an in-house analysis to assess: with all the moves that happened during the pandemic, did areas that saw greater migration also see greater impact on entrepreneurship?

Events, Media & Communications

The Road Ahead: HR Trends You Can’t Afford To Miss in 2025

HR executives should anticipate ongoing trends related to AI, hybrid work models and mental health considerations in 2025.

Environment

Chile’s Cherry Season: A Record-Breaking Export Boom

With more than 50% of global cherry exports, and a projected 75% increase in export volume through San Antonio this season, Chile is proving why its cherries are the world’s ‘red gold.’

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    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
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    Whirlpool Corporation has several CSR partners including United Way, Habitat for Humanity International, Boys & Girls Clubs of America and Consulada...
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