Diversity & Inclusion

Secrets of Success: Northern Trust's Evans on Tools for the C-Suite, Manager Diversity

Mar 3, 2021 8:40 AM ET

Research, Reports & Publications

The VF Foundation Issues Its First Impact Report

Mar 3, 2021 8:00 AM ET

The VF Foundation, the philanthropic arm of VF Corporation (NYSE: VFC), published its inaugural report outlining the positive impact its financial grants and philanthropic partnerships have had on more than four million people in 53 countries during the year.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Tetra Tech's Project Managers of the Month: August-December 2020

Mar 3, 2021 8:00 AM ET

Project managers (PM) are the face of Tetra Tech to every client and are the people who ensure that our project work is done to the highest standards of quality and fiscal discipline. Tetra Tech CEO Dan Batrack honors those who work at the highest level of excellence with our PM of the Month award.

Media & Communications

Food Industry Professionals Around the World Encouraged to Attend Major GFSI Conference to Advance Food Safety

Mar 3, 2021 7:50 AM ET

The Global Food Safety Initiative (GFSI) is encouraging food safety professionals around the globe to join the virtual annual GFSI Conference from 23 – 25 March.

Green Infrastructure

New Episode of Healthy Spaces with Trane Technologies: The Global Economy of Healthy Spaces

Mar 3, 2021 7:00 AM ET

Why isn't there a single U.S. cabinet position dedicated to buildings? Buildings consume 35% of global energy, but get considerably less attention than transportation and other core infrastructure industries.

Diversity & Inclusion

The Global Diversity Council Announces 2021 Mexico City Women in Leadership Symposium

Mar 2, 2021 6:05 PM ET

The Global Diversity Council announces its sixth annual Mexico City Women in Leadership Symposium during Women’s History Month. The virtual event will take place via Zoom in Spanish on Tuesday, March 9 from 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m. CST.

Diversity & Inclusion

El Global Diversity Council Anuncia el Simposio de Mujeres en Liderazgo de la Ciudad de México 2021

Mar 2, 2021 6:00 PM ET

El Global Diversity Council anuncia su sexto Simposio Anual de Mujeres en Liderazgo en la Ciudad de México durante el Mes que se festeja Dia Internacional de la Mujer. El evento se llevara a cabo de manera virtual a través de Zoom en español el Martes 9 de Marzo de 9:30 a.m. a 12:00 p.m. CST.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Truist Issues First Social Bond to Advance Environmental, Social and Governance Focus

Mar 2, 2021 5:35 PM ET

Truist Financial Corporation (NYSE: TFC) demonstrated its commitment to corporate social responsibility by issuing its first social bond of $1.25 billion in aggregate principal amount.

Environment

Ceres Urges Swift Confirmation of Gary Gensler As Chair of U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission

Mar 2, 2021 4:45 PM ET

Ceres welcomed today’s hearing before the U.S. Senate Banking Committee regarding the nomination for Gary Gensler of the Chair for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

Sustainable Development Goals

Griffith Foods Participates in Leading the Sustainability Transformation by Wholeworks LLC

Mar 2, 2021 3:00 PM ET

As we continue on our sustainability journey, we are committed to living our value of MakeTheFutureBetter. Recently, a cross-functional team from Purchasing and R&D participated in a virtual program called Leading the Sustainability...

Diversity & Inclusion

Belief in All People: India's Specially-Abled Stores

Mar 2, 2021 2:00 PM ET

At KFC India, inviting diversity of background, experiences and thought into everything we do is a key ingredient in fostering innovation and creating an inclusive workplace.

Diversity & Inclusion

Opening a Window of Opportunity to Bring More Women into the Tech Workforce

Mar 2, 2021 2:00 PM ET

The pandemic has shown that it can deepen inequities — and create opportunities. Women are disproportionately affected by many of the cultural, economic, and technological shifts the pandemic is accelerating.

Environment

Hershey Announces Bold 2030 Goals to Reduce Environmental Footprint and Address Climate Change

Mar 2, 2021 1:10 PM ET

The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) today announced new commitments to advance its environmental progress and contribute to global climate action.

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

ACI Unveils Ambitious Circular Packaging Roadmap

Mar 2, 2021 12:45 PM ET

As part of the cleaning product supply chain’s commitment to a more circular economy, the American Cleaning Institute announced a new roadmap for sustainable packaging.

Health & Healthcare

As Schools Reopen, Mayfield Junior School Installs Delos' Advanced Air Purification Technology Into Classrooms to Address Student and Faculty Health

Mar 2, 2021 12:40 PM ET

After months of remote learning due to COVID-19 state and local mandates, Mayfield Junior School is once again returning to in-person learning.

Diversity & Inclusion

CRB Celebrates Henrietta Lacks

Mar 2, 2021 12:35 PM ET

Sometimes people make incredible contributions to science and society, but aren't recognized in their lifetime. Henrietta Lacks may be the biggest example of all.

Green Infrastructure

The Ray and 3M Advance Transportation Safety & Vision Zero Through Innovative Partnership and New Road Tech Development

Mar 2, 2021 11:45 AM ET

The Ray and 3M have announced the expansion of their partnership and ongoing work to improve #transportation #safety and help save American lives by advancing #innovation and exciting technologies in the transportation sector.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Land Betterment Corporation Discusses its Entrepreneur Zone Progress

Mar 2, 2021 11:40 AM ET

Land Betterment Corporation is pleased to discuss the renovation progress and first lease of the Company’s Entrepreneur Zone.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Paving the Path to Economic Equality for Women Around the World

Mar 2, 2021 11:15 AM ET

UN Women recently announced the latest group of organizations to join its Generation Equality “Action Coalitions” initiative, established to propel greater movement towards advancing gender equality.

Innovation & Technology

Black & Veatch Supporting Innovative Study to Develop Natural Infrastructure Adaptation Solutions Along Mississippi River Corridor

Mar 2, 2021 11:15 AM ET

Black & Veatch joins a consortium of industry leaders led by Two Degrees Adapt to complete an innovative research project aimed at finding and evaluating nature-based solutions for the Mississippi River Corridor.

Events, Media & Communications

Reuters Events Natural Capital & Biodiversity Week - Putting Nature at the Top of the Business Agenda in 2021

Mar 2, 2021 11:00 AM ET

As the ongoing climate emergency and unbridled human activity continues to have a catastrophic impact on biodiversity, the destruction of habitat and environmental degradation are creating the perfect conditions for diseases like COVID-19 to emerge

Education

International Paper Funds New Forestry Research at Four Universities

Mar 2, 2021 10:35 AM ET

The role of academic research in forestry is essential to ensuring the sustainability of forests.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Lead With Love: How Companies and Brands Can Help Build a Better World

Mar 2, 2021 10:35 AM ET

It is now inescapably clear that brands and companies have a responsibility to society to step up as both a force for good and a force for growth. At P&G, we call this “leading with love”— an opportunity to do more and do better for our communities

Innovation & Technology

T‑Mobile 5G Powers Immersive Experiences with Augmented Reality and Holographic Telepresence

Mar 2, 2021 10:30 AM ET

Businesses are finding better ways to collaborate virtually and increase productivity across a remote workforce.

Education

CITGO Equips Local High Schools With CPR Kits for Required Curriculum

Mar 2, 2021 10:00 AM ET

The CITGO Lake Charles Manufacturing Complex recently contributed CPR kits to two local high schools through its support of the American Heart Association (AHA).