Energy

Waving Goodbye to Fossil-Fueled Subsea Ops

Nov 7, 2023 9:35 AM ET

In August 2023, an alliance of technology companies celebrated the first four months of continuous renewable energy supply to Baker Hughes’ subsea communications and control systems.

Social Impact & Volunteering

PotlatchDeltic Partners With United Way and Habitat for Humanity

Nov 7, 2023 9:35 AM ET

PotlatchDeltic has partnered with United Way for over a decade to raise money for local non-profits. At our corporate office in Spokane, Washington, we hold a United Way Week every year.

Events, Media & Communications

Nasdaq Stockholm ESG Seminar 2023

Nov 7, 2023 9:35 AM ET

Nasdaq and DNB brought together capital markets leaders for a seminar on the latest trends and topics surrounding ESG.

Environment

The Race Results Are in—And So Is the Marine Genomic Data

Nov 7, 2023 9:30 AM ET

It was Fabrice Amedeo’s fourth time sailing the Route de Rhum. The solo race runs 3542 nautical miles, from Guadeloupe in the Southern Caribbean to the port of Saint-Malo in France. He set out on November 9, 2022; if all went well, his 60-foot yacht, the Nexans – Art et Fenêtres.

Health & Healthcare

Gilead Sciences: Advancing Global Health Equity in Tropical Regions

Nov 7, 2023 9:15 AM ET

Since the pledge, Gilead has continued its long history in supporting reducing deaths from VL and controlling other neglected tropical diseases such as cryptococcal meningitis in efforts to advance global health equity.

Innovation & Technology

Sustainable Apparel Coalition Moderates Leadership Panel at WWD Apparel and Retail CEO Summit

Nov 7, 2023 9:10 AM ET

Health & Healthcare

Boston Scientific’s Sandra Nagale Predicts the Future of Medtech Powered by AI Innovations

Nov 7, 2023 9:00 AM ET

In this episode of Boston Scientific Talks, Sandra Nagale, PhD, Director of Digital Health Platforms and Products, breaks down the transformative role of AI within the medical device industry.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Lakeland Community College Sees Success in First Year of 'Begin the Conversation' Initiative Following KeyBank Grant

Nov 7, 2023 9:00 AM ET

In its inaugural year, Lakeland Community College’s Begin the Conversation (BTC) program saw success among participants with 11 of the 12 students in the first cohort continuing in the program.

Education

KFC Foundation’s Tuition-Free College Program Marks Milestone With First Graduate

Nov 7, 2023 9:00 AM ET

The KFC Foundation is celebrating a groundbreaking achievement as it honors the first graduate from its tuition-free college program.

Energy

DP World Partners With Enel Peru To Advance Use of Renewable Energy, Carbon Neutrality

Nov 7, 2023 9:00 AM ET

DP World, a global provider of end-to-end supply chain solutions, has taken a significant step towards its goal of achieving 100% carbon neutrality by 2030 through a new partnership with a Peruvian energy provider, Enel Peru.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

AB: Seeking Balance in Sustainable Multi-Asset Investing

Nov 7, 2023 8:55 AM ET

A multi-asset approach to sustainable investing brings a broad and more balanced palette to paint with.

Environment

Cisco's Sustainability 101: What Is Embodied Carbon?

Nov 7, 2023 8:45 AM ET

Sustainability 101 is a blog series that you can turn to for information about different environmental terms that may come up at work, during discussions with friends, and even at your annual holiday gathering.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Georgia-Pacific Supports Mental Health in Uvalde, Texas With Donation to New Grief Counseling Center

Nov 7, 2023 8:30 AM ET

Georgia-Pacific partner American Lumber has deep family and business ties to Uvalde, Texas. When tragedy struck the small community on May 24, 2022, at Robb Elementary School, the team at American Lumber knew they wanted to help.

Education

Verizon and edX Partner To Accelerate Skill Building for In-Demand Tech Careers

Nov 7, 2023 8:15 AM ET

Verizon announced the launch of a new online education portal with edX, a leading global online learning platform from 2U, Inc. (Nasdaq: TWOU) to help upskill and reskill Americans for today’s fastest-growing jobs.

Innovation & Technology

Black & Veatch Advances Green Hydrogen Production in Indonesia

Nov 7, 2023 8:15 AM ET

Black & Veatch, a global leader in critical infrastructure solutions, has conducted a feasibility study for Augustus Global Investment (AGI) on the generation of green hydrogen in Indonesia.

Energy

Duke Energy Announces Plans To Build and Operate the Nation’s First System Capable of Producing, Storing and Combusting 100% Green Hydrogen in a Combustion Turbine in Florida

Nov 7, 2023 8:15 AM ET

Duke Energy announced it soon will break ground in DeBary, Fla., on the first demonstration project in the United States to successfully create clean energy using an end-to-end system to produce, store and combust 100% green hydrogen.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Bayer Introduces Agricultural System for Direct-Seeded Rice With Potential To Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Water Use by up to 40 Percent

Nov 7, 2023 8:10 AM ET

On UN World Food Day, Bayer announced the introduction of its direct-seeded rice (DSR) system at the 6th International Rice Congress in Manila.

Diversity & Inclusion

Female Leadership Matters

Nov 7, 2023 8:00 AM ET

Meet extraordinary women leaders who are making their mark

Responsible Production & Consumption

McFlurry® Spindles in the U.S. Are Getting a More Sustainable Makeover

Nov 7, 2023 7:55 AM ET

McDonald’s McFlurry® spoon: It’s hard to think of a utensil that’s been the focus of more intense debate over the years. Why is the handle hollow? Is it a spoon, a straw, or both?

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Entergy’s Employee Resource Groups Recognized in the Top 10 at the 2023 Diversity Impact Awards

Nov 7, 2023 7:00 AM ET

Recently, Entergy’s employee resource groups, or ERGs, were awarded fifth place in the top 10 enterprise-wide competition at the prestigious 2023 Diversity Impact Awards ceremony during the Global ERG Network Conference held in Washington, D.C.

Research, Reports & Publications

New Ceres Report Outlines Innovative Solutions for Companies To Reduce Agricultural Emissions

Nov 7, 2023 6:00 AM ET

To support one of the highest emitting sectors in accelerating its decarbonization transition, Ceres released a new report today identifying critical ways food companies can drive agricultural innovation

Environment

Forest Trends, Arbor Day Foundation To Plant Additional One Million Trees in Brazil’s Atlantic Forest

Nov 7, 2023 12:01 AM ET

Forest Trends and the Arbor Day Foundation will expand their partnership through a new initiative, the Arboredo Project, and plant an additional one million trees in Brazil's Atlantic Rainforest.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Bath & Body Works Delays Store Openings on Election Day

Nov 6, 2023 5:30 PM ET

All U.S. Bath & Body Works stores will open at noon this Election Day, Nov. 7 to give every associate the opportunity to vote. The retailer is once again supporting the nonpartisan effort called Time To Vote which aims to reduce barriers and increase voter participation.

Diversity & Inclusion

Worcester Business Journal Honors National Grid’s Damaris Dominguez With an “Outstanding Women in Business Award”

Nov 6, 2023 4:15 PM ET

National Grid is delighted to announce that Worcester native and 29-year employee of the company, Damaris Dominguez, has been honored by the Worcester Business Journal as a 2023 "Outstanding Women in Business."

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

There Is Not Enough Water in Gaza To Survive

Nov 6, 2023 4:00 PM ET

A joint statement warning of the consequences of the lack of access to safe water in Gaza and the measures needed to ensure the safety of the civilian population.