Education

Making Financial Literacy Accessible to All With No-Cost Resources From Discovery Education

Apr 9, 2021 12:00 PM ET

How much students understand finance largely influences their ability to make smart financial decisions in the future, according to research from Financial Industry Regulatory Authority.

Innovation & Technology

How Qualcomm Harnesses The Power of Technology For Global Good

Apr 9, 2021 12:00 PM ET

Qualcomm is the world’s leading wireless technology innovator and the driving force behind the development, launch, and expansion of 5G and they have a unique social impact model.

Health & Healthcare

FedEx Distribution of COVID-19 Vaccines Grows, Reaches 100 Million Vaccine Doses Delivered

Apr 9, 2021 11:50 AM ET

For more than a year, FedEx has been on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic, delivering pharmaceuticals, personal protective equipment, critical medical supplies and e-commerce shipments to communities around the world impacted by this pandemic.

Environment

Advanced Breeding: Making the Most of Every Resource

Apr 9, 2021 11:30 AM ET

Plant breeders have started to cross these wild tomato plants with other varieties, helping them to inherit defenses. Plant breeders are also experimenting with how the texture of leaves can make landing on the plant more difficult for insects.

Social Impact & Volunteering

LG Experience Happiness: Guide to the Happiness Experience

Apr 9, 2021 11:20 AM ET

Happiness is like a superpower. It influences our lives in healthy, creative ways, strengthening our connections with others and helping us achieve goals.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

For Stanley Black & Decker, Safety and Compliance During COVID Takes Teamwork

Apr 9, 2021 11:15 AM ET

As the Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Stanley Black & Decker, Janet Link is used to working under immense pressure. Staying on top of every rule and regulation and being in compliance go with the territory.

Green Infrastructure

O-I Issues Green Bond Allocation Update

Apr 9, 2021 10:30 AM ET

In November of 2019, O-I European Group B.V., a subsidiary of O-I Glass, Inc. (NYSE: O-I) was the first packaging Company to issue a Green Bond (EUR 500 million).

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Evergreen Health Announces $250,000 in Grant Funding From KeyBank in Partnership With the First Niagara Foundation

Apr 9, 2021 10:25 AM ET

Evergreen Health announced that it has received $250,000 from KeyBank, in partnership with the First Niagara Foundation, which will support Evergreen’s recent acquisition of People Inc.’s primary care practice and intent to establish a location...

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Stabilizing Lives, Housing, and Communities During Crisis

Apr 9, 2021 10:00 AM ET

After Markaela Lee lost her financial services job last year amid the pandemic, the toughest job of all began: finding a new one.

Events, Media & Communications

WSP USA Joins VoLo Foundation, Climate Action Leaders in Launching 2021 Florida Climate Week

Apr 9, 2021 10:00 AM ET

Florida Climate WeekSM, a free virtual forum scheduled for April 19-23, will bring together organizations and individuals driving action on climate change, including WSP USA, a leading engineering and professional services consultancy.

Research, Reports & Publications

Nestlé Releases Its Creating Shared Value Progress Report

Apr 9, 2021 9:00 AM ET

Nestlé has released its full Creating Shared Value (CSV) and Sustainability 'Progress Report 2020'. This year's report represents the completion of the majority of Nestlé’s public commitments.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Tetra Tech's Kevin Friedman Wins Company's 2020 Project Management Achievement Award

Apr 9, 2021 9:00 AM ET

Incorporating advanced energy-efficient technologies to improve treatment efficiency, reduce power consumption, and minimize future rate impacts for residents

Diversity & Inclusion

Pro Bono + Inclusive Leadership: Commitment

Apr 9, 2021 8:10 AM ET

See how pro bono builds commitment, one of Deloitte's Six Traits of Inclusive Leadership, in this profile from Pro Bono + Inclusive Leadership.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Whole Planet Foundation and Partners Fund Women Entrepreneurs for International Women's Day During Women's History Month

Apr 8, 2021 6:30 PM ET

Diversity & Inclusion

CNH Industrial Bank Promotes Initiatives to Help Further Gender Equity in Brazil

Apr 8, 2021 5:00 PM ET

In a traditionally male dominated sector, CNH Industrial Bank, the Company’s in-house financing division, in Brazil is investing in its female workforce, with a range of debates and inclusion programs, with the aim of attracting a greater number of women to more prominent functions and positions across its teams.

Events, Media & Communications

EarthX E-Capital Summit Catalyzes Investment into Innovative Environmental Solutions

Apr 8, 2021 4:15 PM ET

The 5th annual EarthX E-Capital Summit will convene hundreds of investment firms, family offices, incubators & accelerators, dealmakers, established companies, startups, industry innovators, policymakers and thought-leaders from around the world

Education

Rockwell Automation Uncovers the Science Powering Roller Coasters Like Rougarou at Cedar Point

Apr 8, 2021 4:10 PM ET

Did you ever wonder why riders on a looping roller coaster stay in place when the ride is in motion?

Education

PSEG Foundation Helps NJ Students Discover the Possibilities in STEM

Apr 8, 2021 4:05 PM ET

Since the inaugural class in 2014, the PSEG Foundation has been providing funding for the Governor’s STEM Scholars Program. This program helps young minds in the state discover the unlimited possibilities in STEM fields.

Research, Reports & Publications

Principal Releases 2020 Annual Report

Apr 8, 2021 4:00 PM ET

In a challenging year, we stayed agile and helped millions of people and businesses navigate volatility. See our story of transformative change at principal.com/annualreport.

Innovation & Technology

Leveraging Technology to Provide Global Pandemic Relief

Apr 8, 2021 3:35 PM ET

One year ago, Intel launched the Pandemic Response Technology Initiative, a $50 million commitment to use technology to combat the effects of COVID-19. Twelve months later, the scope of PRTI work includes 230 projects spread across 170 organizations.

Health & Healthcare

How Posting About Alcohol May Be Hurting Those Having Trouble Coping With the Pandemic

Apr 8, 2021 2:35 PM ET

Social media is flooded with memes about drinking as a pandemic coping mechanism but for some, these posts may undermine problematic drinking habits or even alcohol dependence.

Environment

Golder Is Now Part of WSP

Apr 8, 2021 2:30 PM ET

The addition of Golder increases WSP’s workforce by approximately 7,000 people and together we will represent the leading global environmental consulting firm with approximately 14,000 of our 54,000 professionals dedicated to accelerating the world’s green transition.

Events, Media & Communications

Circularity 21

Apr 8, 2021 2:15 PM ET

The circular economy is a bold vision for tomorrow — and today — empowering leaders across industries and communities to increase resilience, mitigate climate risk and unlock new business opportunities.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Hershey Celebrates Sharra Nicholson, Senior Manager Foodservice Sales, for Being Named a WFF Change Maker

Apr 8, 2021 2:15 PM ET

Congratulations, Sharra, on being named to the 2021 Class of Change Makers by WFF.

Health & Healthcare

More in Store for Connected Diabetes Care

Apr 8, 2021 1:20 PM ET