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Education

Recipients of NRG’s Annual Chairman’s Scholarship

Since 2011, NRG has awarded high school seniors the NRG Chairman’s Scholarship for displaying outstanding academic performance, exemplary extracurricular performance, and modeling NRG’s core values. Available to students of NRG employees, the scholarship honors Howard E. Cosgrove

Education

Discovery Education Launches New Digital Citizenship Resources in Partnership With Norton

Discovery Education, in partnership with Norton, a leading Cyber Safety brand of Gen™, recently launched a new digital citizenship resource center – My Digital Life – on the award-winning Discovery Education K-12 platform.

Environment

Fruit Logistica 2023: Bayer Focuses on Partnerships, Sustainability, and Innovation

At this year’s Fruit Logistica taking place in Berlin from February 8-10 Bayer highlights its solutions towards regenerative agriculture, meaning the balance between productivity outcomes and environmental protection, while supporting the needs of society and farmers.

Diversity & Inclusion

New Report Offers Actionable Recommendations for Investors to Advance Racial and Economic Equity

Research institute PolicyLink, in partnership with CapEQ and FSG, have published the Investor Blueprint for Racial and Economic Equity, a comprehensive guide for investors to advance shared prosperity, combat inequality, and help bring about an equitable economy.

Diversity & Inclusion

Talking Tech With the Women of Tapestry

In honor of International Womens Day, Built In spoke to three of Tapestry's IT leaders, Annette Hater, Yang Lu, and Xinquan (Lexie) Ye.

Events, Media & Communications

Expand Your Network & Engage in Critical Dialogue – Join Us for Network Effect: MSP

3BL is coming to a city near you to host Network Effect, a series of conversations that spur vital action on the most pressing issues of the moment.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

SAC Statement on the European Union (EU)’s Substantiating Green Claims Directive, Announced March 22, 2023

The Sustainable Apparel Coalition has responded to the Substantiating Green Claims Directive, which was proposed by the European Commission on March 22.

Environment

Credit One Bank Partners With the Arbor Day Foundation to Enhance Community Canopy and Restore Forestland in Western U.S.

In 2023, Credit One Bank is partnering with the Arbor Day Foundation to provide unique tree planting opportunities that support both reforestation and community forestry projects.

Diversity & Inclusion

Cisco: Why Equal Opportunities for Women Aren’t Enough to Create a More Inclusive Future

March 8 is International Women’s Day (IWD), which started with the first IWD gathering in 1911 and continues to this day in “celebrating the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.”

Diversity & Inclusion

Amplifying the Power of Women in Chemistry

For Dr. Rebecca Ruck, having more women in science is personal. She remembers times early in her career when she was the only woman in the room. That’s why she co-founded the Merck Research Award

Education

Lenovo Foundation Partners With the Anguilla Initiative to Support National E-Learning Program

Lenovo provides 380 laptops for students and teachers at Orealia Kelly Primary School through Project INSPIRE pilot program

Environment

Water for All, All for Water

This year’s World Water Day is focused on accelerating action. We talked with Carrie Houtman, global sustainability director for climate, to find out how Dow is taking action to manage water.

Environment

World Water Day: Kohler Champions Safe Water For All

Kohler Associates in Action are hard at work in communities like Adgaon Sarak, India where we are one step closer to providing equitable access to the basic human right of clean water.

Environment

Abbott: Clean, Accessible Water for a Healthy Future

Water sustains life, health, and ecosystems. It's a vital resource for a global healthcare company striving to help people around the world live healthier, fuller lives.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Marjorie Boles, Group Chief Information Officer for Sappi Limited, Features in ABB’s Unstoppable Film Series and Represents Women in STEM

We continue to celebrate International Women’s Month at Sappi! ABB has featured our very own Marjorie Boles, Group Chief Information Officer, in their three-part film series titled Unstoppable.

Energy

What Is Sustainable Fuel?

A solution for decarbonizing internal combustion engine vehicles and fuel cell electric vehicles, sustainable fuels like biofuels, renewable diesel, and hydrogen will work alongside electric vehicles to meet the diverse needs of the transportation sector.

Diversity & Inclusion

Women of Leidos Reflect on International Women’s Day

To celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8, we asked female leaders across Leidos to talk about what the day means to them, the obstacles they’ve overcome and more.

Environment

P&G Helps to Build a Water Positive Future

World Water Day is grounded in collaboration and unlocking new approaches to solve water challenges. Through longstanding partnerships, P&G brings its experience in innovation and consumer understanding to advance more sustainable and equitable everyday solutions.

Health & Healthcare

Medtronic: Mira Sahney on Innovating in Women’s Health

Mira Sahney admits she always had a curious mind and love for science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM). But she discovered early in her career that engineering could foster a deeper calling: benefiting humanity.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Aflac Foundation Donates $1.5 Million To Help Support Emotional Needs of Patients and Families at Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta

Continuing its commitment to helping provide children with cancer and blood disorders comfort and tools that help them cope with mental and emotional stresses of diagnosis and treatment, The Aflac Foundation donated $1.5 million to the Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorder center.

Diversity & Inclusion

Two Cincinnati Business Owners Selected as Fifth Third Bank Empowering Black Futures Capital Readiness Grant Recipients

The two business owners were among 20 selected as part of a capital readiness program in 10 neighborhoods that have received significant investment from Fifth Third Bank.

Environment

Ceres Welcomes the Introduction of the A. Donald McEachin Environmental Justice for All Act

Ceres urges Congress to pass the A. Donald McEachin Environmental Justice for All Act to establish a clear, comprehensive, and practical framework that protects overburdened communities from pollution and helps workers transition into a thriving clean energy economy.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Tork Interactive Training for Healthcare Is Now GBAC Star™ Registered

Tork, an Essity Brand, has announced that Tork Interactive Training for Healthcare is GBAC STAR™ Registered. Under the guidance of the Global Biorisk Advisory CouncilTM (GBAC), a Division of ISSA, the worldwide cleaning industry association, this training aligns with the GBAC STA

Environment

Why the United Nations Climate Report Should Spark Hope, Not Despair

The United Nations newest climate report paints a stark picture, for sure. But now is not the time to crawl into a hole and throw up our hands. There is hope.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Time To Refresh Your CSR Strategy

Three simple but effective steps—and accompanying tools—to refresh your corporate philanthropy and CSR practices.

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