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Innovation & Technology

EHSxTech: One Year Later - COVID-19 and Returning to Work

On March 30, 2021 Antea Group welcomed close to 50 tech industry professionals from around the world to join them for a virtual EHSxTech meeting to discuss the ongoing changes and challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Health & Healthcare

Over-the-Counter Rapid COVID-19 Testing, in Your Hands

We've filed into long lines, ventured to doctors' offices and urgent care clinics, waited days for results or for home tests to arrive by mail, and postponed gatherings, celebrations and holidays.

Environment

Mastercard Unveils New Carbon Calculator Tool for Banks Globally, As Consumer Passion for the Environment Grows

New research on sustainability, commissioned by Mastercard, reveals a marked increase in consumer passion for the environment as a result of COVID-19. More than half of those surveyed across the world (54%) see reducing their carbon footprint as more important now than pre-pandem

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Liquid Gold

Water is vital for all life; yet many people across India are forced to live without it. CLP is seeking innovative, long-term solutions with partners to help ensure water security for the communities it serves.

Social Impact & Volunteering

How Adobe and Team4Tech Scaled Virtual Volunteering Experiences and Boosted Engagement

“Paralysis” is how one Adobe corporate social responsibility leader described March 2020. Seemingly overnight, all in-person volunteering programs at the multinational software company halted.

Innovation & Technology

California Leads the Nation with 1.4 Million People Connected to Internet Essentials on its 10 Year Anniversary

California continues to lead the nation with more than 1.4 million individuals benefiting from the Internet Essentials program since its inception.

Green Infrastructure

#TtInspires: Michael Thatcher, Civil Engineering Group Leader and Project Manager

Michael Thatcher is a civil engineering group leader and project manager with Tetra Tech’s Resilient & Sustainable Infrastructure Division. He joined Tetra Tech in 2012 in Marlborough, Massachusetts, before transferring to Orlando, Florida, in 2016.

Environment

Women in Climate Tech Launches Campaign, “Splash Mob” in Support of the Women and Climate Change Act of 2021

Today, Women in Climate Tech launched a campaign in support of The Women and Climate Change Act of 2021 (H.R. 260) introduced by Congresswoman Barbara Lee (D-CA).

Research, Reports & Publications

OMV Positions Itself for a Low-Carbon, Circular Future

OMV, the international, integrated oil, gas, and chemicals company based in Vienna, has published its 16th sustainability report. The Sustainability Report 2020 particularly focuses on OMV’s contributions to the energy transition, circular economy, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, as well as management of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Unlocking Private Climate Finance in Emerging Markets

The CFLI, in partnership with the Association of European Development Finance Institutions (EDFI) and the Global Infrastructure Facility (GIF), is pleased to present our newest report:

Responsible Production & Consumption

CNH Industrial Promotes Good Water Stewardship

CNH Industrial N.V. is committed to optimizing the usage of water across all of its global facilities and has set the ambitious target of reducing the volume of water used by each manufacturing plant by 24% by 2022 vs the 2014 baseline.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Sands Academy: Supporting Career Development and Growth

Acting under a unified global charter, Sands Academy, our global development and mentorship program, supports the career goals of our Team Members, while simultaneously improving our business operations through fostering stronger, more knowledgeable teams.

Environment

Back to Basics: Recycling Is as Easy as 1, 2, 3

Do you find recycling confusing? If so, you’re not alone! According to a 2020 survey by OnePoll, one of the biggest barriers preventing people from recycling is a lack of understanding.

Innovation & Technology

T‑Mobile Bets Big on Brick and Mortar

As T‑Mobile focuses on opening new retail stores every month of 2021, hundreds of which will be in smaller markets and rural areas, more of America’s underserved communities are touting the benefits of fast and reliable 5G coverage.

Media & Communications

Brands Building Vaccine Confidence

This week, we’ll highlight companies that are lending their brand and marketing power to build more confidence in receiving the vaccine.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Schneider Electric is Creating Equal Opportunities

At Schneider, we strive towards providing access to energy for all. And our commitment to equal opportunities doesn't stop here, it ensures diversity and inclusion throughout our ecosystem.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

ON Semiconductor Foundation Donates to Save the Children Korea

On Feb. 8, 2021, Save the Children Korea announced that it has received a grant from ON Semiconductor Foundation to support children affected by abuse at Joongbu Branch of Save the Children in Bucheon City.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Fifth Third Foundation Gives $750,000 to Re-Launch C-State Accelerate Program as Part of Cincinnati State's 50th Anniversary Campaign

The Fifth Third Foundation has made a $750,000 lead gift toward a $3 million initiative that will provide 600 low-income students entering Cincinnati State the opportunity to participate in the C-State Accelerate program.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Vice Chair Lisette Cooper, Fiduciary Trust International, Recognized As One of Worth Magazine Groundbreakers 2021: 50 Women Changing the World

Through her active involvement in investment strategy and relationship management for client portfolios, Lisette Cooper helped establish Athena Capital Advisors as one of the leaders in the field of impact investing.

Environment

Our Renewable Future: Recycling and Beyond

Recycling your paper-based products ensures they can be used again and again. We use 5 million tons of recovered fiber each year to make new fiber-based products. This makes us one of the largest users of recovered fiber!

Health & Healthcare

An Analysis on Bacterial Growth on Vinyl and Polished Concrete

Bacteria growth in flooring of hospitals, grocery stores, warehouses, etc. is extremely dangerous for human health. A more permeable surface is a result of a porous material that is more susceptible to this harmful bacterial growth.

Education

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

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

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

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

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.

Latest Campaigns

  1. Fifth Third’s Neighborhood Program
    Fifth Third has a proven track record of success in community development through its neighborhood program, which creates and implements innovative...
  2. AEG's Commitment to Social Impact and Volunteerism
    AEG embraces its responsibility to enrich the lives of people in the communities around the world where we do business, and to use business to create...
  3. Employee and Community Engagement
    At MilliporeSigma, we look for opportunities to use employee and community engagement to spark scientific curiosity and breakthroughs. We know that...
  4. Drawdown Georgia
    Informed by Project Drawdown, the world’s leading resource for climate solutions, Drawdown Georgia is the first state-centered effort to crowdsolve...
  5. Communities and People
    Employees are our most valued resource and are at the center of everything we do. Their talent, diversity, and commitment are crucial to our...
  6. Environment, Social, and Governance (ESG)
    The business landscape is reorienting itself and you can almost hear priorities shifting toward change-readiness and the bigger picture. And in this...
  7. Sustainable Products and Innovation
    Ongoing research into innovative solutions enables CNH’s brands to manufacture products that respect the environment while satisfying customers’...
  8. Forests
    Managing our forests sustainably and protecting water, wildlife, and species at risk.
  9. GoDaddy | Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging
    Diverse teams build better products — period. At GoDaddy, we make apps and services that our worldwide community of entrepreneurs can relate to. Our...
  10. KeyBank Foundation: Helping Communities Thrive through Education, Workforce Development, and Service
    KeyBank Foundation helps build thriving communities by supporting organizations and programs that foster thriving students and a thriving workforce...
  11. License to Operate
    Corporate governance, risk management, operational integrity, and regulatory compliance are demanding challenges that companies face in today’s ever...
  12. Subaru Love Promise: Community
    Subaru is dedicated to supporting those who need it the most in our communities. From donating food to Feeding America, providing essential items to...
  13. IWBI | WELL Building Standard
    Our built environment can shape our habits and choices, regulate our sleep-wake cycle, drive us toward healthy and unhealthy choices, and passively...
  14. Scotts Miracle-Gro | Environment Improvement
    Earth's beauty and resources should be appreciated now and preserved for generations to come. Discover the stewardship initiatives underway to protect...
  15. Opportunity for All
    At Trane Technologies, uplifting our communities and workforce is the key to our continued success. We focus on broadening access to education...