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Research & Reports

Global Electronics Council Significantly Raises Sustainability Standards for Electronics

The Global Electronics Council has released the updated EPEAT criteria, setting a new benchmark for climate action, circularity & responsible supply chains and more. Effective Nov 1, 2025.

Events

Biodiversity and Nature High on Davos 2025 Agenda

Experts with the World Economic Forum (WEF) have come away from the annual meeting in Davos foretelling a rise in global financing for nature, which could clear the way to meet 2030 biodiversity targets.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Eight Specialty PET Resins From Eastman Receive RecyClass Approval

Eastman has received RecyClass Recyclability Approvals for its specialty PET resins and their equivalent Renew grades, containing recycled content.
Six specialty plastics were classified as fully compatible with the state-of-the-art recycling processes for PET bottles in Europe.

Education & Workforce Development

PSEG Supports the Workforce Development Program at the Stevens Center for Sustainability

Who says you need superpowers to protect the Earth? We’re proud to invest in the next generation of Earth heroes, like the students at Stevens Institute of Technology.

Education & Workforce Development

A Brighter Future for Employees With Student Loans

When millions of Americans resumed paying their student loans in October 2023 after the more than three-year pandemic payment pause, they were given a year-long “on-ramp” period. During that time, missed payments didn’t impact borrowers’ credit.

Philanthropy

Hawo’s Story: How One Mother Persevered To Feed Her Family

For years, 30-year-old Hawo Ahmed Yarow was told that women in her community of Somalia could not be farmers. In Hawo’s community of Moodin, women usually focus on childrearing and household duties.

Volunteering & Community

Giving Back to Our Communities: Nielsen Employees Volunteered 10,000 Hours on Nielsen Global Impact Day

For our 12th annual Nielsen Global Impact Day (NGID) on October 10, 2024, more than 2,200 Nielsen employees clocked over 9,700 volunteer hours, supporting 250+ organizations around the world across more than 300 individual events or activities.

Volunteering & Community

‘Truly, the Land of Opportunity’

Getting here would take patience and a lot of help. But, thanks to a team of determined Regions associates and members of the community, Andrii, Mariia and their two children have relocated to Birmingham, as well.

AI & Technology

5G and Public Safety: Transforming Emergency Response With T-Priority

First responders don’t just need a reliable network. They need a network that keeps up with the essential tools they depend on every day — like smartphones, tablets, thermal imaging and radios — while also supporting the latest technology like drones, robots and augmented reality

Inclusion & Opportunity

Harnessing the Power of Different Perspectives: Meet Maja Loncar

Having spent over twenty years building businesses globally, I knew a strong digital presence was crucial. But simply existing online wasn't enough. One of the biggest hurdles was finding a web agency that truly grasped our target audience, and business objectives.

AI & Technology

Baker Hughes Launches Trio of Electrification Technologies for Onshore, Offshore Operations

Baker Hughes, an energy technology company, announced Tuesday three new electrification technologies that will provide enhanced reliability, increased efficiency and reduced emissions for onshore and offshore operations.

Education & Workforce Development

Showing Students the World of Possibilities in STEM

What do you think of when you think about a job in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM)? Beakers, lab experiments and equations on whiteboards probably come to mind.

Socially Responsible Investing

Sustainability Trends for Private Markets To Watch in 2025

Novata checked in with our Board of Directors and Sustainability Advisory Board for their views on what to expect in the year ahead.

Awards & Rankings

TCS Named Among the World’s Most Admired Companies by FORTUNE® for 2025

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) (BSE: 532540, NSE: TCS), a global leader in IT services, consulting, and business solutions, has been included in Fortune® Magazine’s 2025 list of the World’s Most Admired Companies

Inclusion & Opportunity

One Year After the Global Refugee Forum: Almost Half a Million People Reached

In December 2023, the IOC President and Chair of the ORF Board, Thomas Bach, addressed heads of state, ambassadors, refugees and the wider humanitarian sector at the Global Refugee Forum to present the Multi-Stakeholder Pledge on Sport for Inclusion and Protection.

Energy & Infrastructure

T‑Mobile Unveils Big Moves for T‑Priority That Put First Responders First

T‑Mobile doubles down on support for first responders with major ecosystem partnerships like Samsung, individual benefits and a $2M+ scholarship fund for children of fallen first responders

Events

New Holland at the 2025 International Agricultural Show With the T7.270 Methane Power

CNH brand, New Holland, will be present at the Salon International de l'Agriculture (SIA) at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, the annual meeting place for French agriculture.

Philanthropy

Green Mountain Energy Awards Grant for Rooftop Solar Array at Texas Hearing Institute

Green Mountain Energy Sun Club awarded a $244,000 grant to launch Texas Hearing Institute's new sustainability initiative that aims to reduce its environmental footprint and reduce its operational expenses with a new rooftop solar array.

Events

Schneider Electric Exceeds Its 2024 Sustainability Target and Approaches the End of Its Current Program

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, today published details of its sustainability performance for the final quarter of 2024, alongside its full-year financial results.

Responsible Production & the Circular Economy

Leidos Supports Security Scanner Donation to Enhance Costa Rica’s Port Security

The U.S. government recently delivered two fixed scanner portals to the Costa Rican government to help bolster the nation’s port security. Leidos’ VACIS IP6500 is a key technology in the fixed portal system.

Environment

Georgia Conservancy Oyster Roast Supports Ecological Stewardship – Georgia-Pacific Is Coastal Sponsor

Georgia-Pacific LLC is a Coastal Sponsor of The Georgia Conservancy, which works to protect Georgia through ecological and economic solutions for stewardship, conservation and sustainable use of the land and its resources.

Research & Reports

10 Remote Jobs That Pay Up To $200,000+ In 2025

Faced with an RTO push from your employer? If you’re eagerly looking for a complete exit, you’re not alone.

Health & Healthcare

Helping Pennsylvanians Access Health Coverage by Understanding Their Needs and Preferences

The Pennsylvania Enrollment Assistance Program (PA EAP) helps Medicaid-eligible residents learn about their benefits and select the best health plans and providers for themselves and their families.

Environment

BIER Member Spotlight: Justin Merrell

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

AI & Technology

Tech Spotlight: SLB Introduces Innovative Sourceless Technology for Accurate Formation Density Measurements While Drilling

We recently introduced NovoSphere™, the industry’s only sourceless formation evaluation logging-while-drilling (LWD) service.

Latest Campaigns

KeyBank: Responsible Banking

Everyone’s financial journey is different. We make intentional efforts to meet the individual needs of clients and communities through a diverse range...

Sustainability by Antea Group

At Antea Group, we believe the best sustainability programs integrate sustainability into core business practices, we identify and act on relevant...

Greener Products and Solutions

We actively integrate sustainability into the product development process and look at all phases of the product life cycle for opportunities to...

Special Economic Zones

Driving awareness of Special Economic Zones.

Integrated Tools

Cascale shares updates on its efforts to align the industry on a common language to describe sustainability performance to reduce duplication and...

Kingfisher Around the World

The SCS Kingfisher certification mark is showing up on an increasing number of products around the world. It differentiates companies that are making...

Wells Fargo Social Impact and Sustainability

Wells Fargo & Company is a leading financial services company that has approximately $1.9 trillion in assets and proudly serves one in three U.S...

Small Business Growth

We strengthen communities and help create local jobs by investing in underserved small business owners. We fund nonprofits that are focused on...

PSEG Environmental Stewardship

PSEG’s environmental stewardship is evident in programs and strategies that reflect our commitment to clean air, clean water and waste management...

License to Operate

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