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Events, Media & Communications

SXSW 2023 Official Event at Whole Foods Market in Austin, Texas to Benefit Whole Planet Foundation

Whole Foods Market’s flagship store on 6th Street and Lamar Boulevard will host an official SXSW event to benefit Whole Planet Foundation, a Whole Foods Market non-profit dedicated to poverty alleviation through microcredit loans.

Diversity & Inclusion

With New Digital Tools, Millions of Women Entrpeneurs Are Building Resilience

After many years of little progress, we’re finally narrowing the gender gap in financial account ownership. According to the most recent Findex, the gap narrowed from 9 percent to 6 percent across developing economies as more women gained access to financial tools.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Cintas Partner Business Resource Groups: Supporting Employee-Partner Development

Cintas' Partner Business Resource Groups (PBRGs), the company's workplace affinity groups, are an important element in its overall human resources and human capital strategy.

Diversity & Inclusion

together we advance_women in tech

We want to see more women in the semiconductor industry, and AMD is committed to helping make that happen.

Education

Steyr Supports Austrian Fire Brigade School With Tractor

CNH Industrial brand STEYR has been supporting training at the Upper Austria State Fire Brigade School with a STEYR® 4135 Profi. The machine means that technical operations can be conducted with a current agricultural vehicle.

Innovation & Technology

Booster’s Fleet Data Portal Offers Real-Time, Actionable Insights

With Booster's Fleet Portal, fleet managers can access real-time fleet data insights, customizable reporting, industry-leading finance management, and customer support.

Diversity & Inclusion

Sima Bahous: “Sport’s Full Potential as a Driver for Gender Equality Has Yet To Be Fulfilled”

Ahead of International Women’s Day 2023, Sima Bahous, UN Under-Secretary-General and UN Women Executive Director, explains why sport is critical in moving towards Goal 5 of the UN Sustainable Development Goals: to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Climate Change: Hong Kong To Pay 30 Percent More for ESG Jobs As Companies Fight for Talent To Meet Sustainability Targets • With Commentary From Acre’s Paddy Balfour

Environmental, social and governance (ESG) jobs in Hong Kong could command salary premiums of more than 30 per cent as companies strive to meet their sustainability targets and tackle climate change, according to headhunters.

Research, Reports & Publications

Henkel Drives Progress in Sustainability With Improvements in Climate Protection and Social Engagement

Henkel published today its 32nd Sustainability Report, outlining its performance and progress on implementing its sustainability strategy and targets.

Diversity & Inclusion

Canadian Tire Corporation Champions Gender Equity in Sport

Canadian Tire Corporation (CTC) announced its new Women's Sport Initiative (WSI), a multi-million-dollar investment, earmarking a minimum 50% of its sponsorship dollars towards women's professional sport by 2026.

Innovation & Technology

Top 5 Health and Safety Findings From Data Center Audits

Antea Group has been conducting health and safety audits at data centers for years. We've consolidated and analyzed the information obtained from decades of audits and assessments of operational data centers to identify the top five most common health and safety findings.

Diversity & Inclusion

Celebrating Women at IP: Chiara Notargiacomo

Meet Chiara Notargiacomo, EHS manager, Pomezia Plant, Italy. Chiara, like all women at IP, provides valuable insight and a unique perspective to our organization.

Diversity & Inclusion

Black & Well-Traveled: Running, Wellness and Community

We interviewed two of our leaders to learn more about their experiences as marathoners, and the ways Expedia Group has empowered them to lead their dream careers and invest in their love for running.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Draftkings Recognized As One of America's Greatest Workplaces for Diversity

At DraftKings, we work to foster a culture of inclusion and belonging that makes our employees feel safe, empowered, engaged, championed, and inspired to be the very best.

Diversity & Inclusion

Black Scientists, Innovators and Employees are Key to Merck’s History of Invention and Progress

A diverse workforce is not only fundamental to our company’s future success, but it’s also a part of our rich history.

Research, Reports & Publications

PwC and Workiva Find Business Leaders Are Moving Forward With Climate Disclosures Regardless of Final SEC Ruling

A new survey released today by PwC US and Workiva Inc. (NYSE: WK) finds 70% of business leaders report they are not waiting for the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to finalize climate disclosure rules.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

United Rentals Named One of America’s Best-Managed Companies

United Rentals, Inc. (NYSE: URI), the world’s largest equipment rental company, announced it was included on the Wall Street Journal Management Top 250 list, developed by the Drucker Institute, which recognizes companies for “doing the right things well.”

Diversity & Inclusion

Fostering a Community of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Southern Company

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) are essential aspects for our company. At Southern Company, Our Values foster a diverse, inclusive, equitable and innovative culture so that employees can execute our business strategy with agility and accountability.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Suncor Employee Caring for Community and Continuing a Family Legacy

Collectively, Suncor employees volunteered over 100,000 hours, and, together with Suncor and the Suncor Energy Foundation, donated more than $6.36 million to communities across North America in 2022.

Sustainable Development Goals

Inogen Alliance Sponsors AWS Global Water Stewardship Forum

Inogen Alliance is proud to announce that we will be an official sponsor of the upcoming eighth annual AWS Global Water Stewardship Forum with Alliance for Water Stewardship (AWS).

Diversity & Inclusion

Gen Z Raises Voice on Gender Equality for International Women’s Day

As a girls’ rights organization, Plan International USA believes when girls lead the way, they can change the world. In honor of International Women’s Day on March 8, Plan and partners are ensuring girls' voices are heard in the critical conversations on gender equality.

Education

Entergy Launches Child Savings Account Program in Louisiana

As part of the companies’ commitment to developing healthy, vibrant communities with greater access to education and workforce opportunities, Entergy Louisiana and Entergy New Orleans launched a new child savings account program, Kids to College.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Duke Energy Helped Over 189,000 Customers Access More Than $191 Million in Energy Assistance

As rising prices for many goods and services hit families and businesses across its territory over the last year, Duke Energy helped nearly 190,000 residential customers gain access to nearly $200 million in funds to help pay their energy bills in 2022.

Diversity & Inclusion

DICK'S Sporting Goods and Just Women's Sports Team Up with 6 WNBA Stars for Second Annual Women's College Basketball Bracket Challenge

DICK'S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS) and Just Women's Sports (JWS), the leading multimedia platform exclusively dedicated to women's sports, are partnering with WNBA Champion, 2x WNBA MVP and Olympic gold medalist Elena Delle Donne; WNBA MVP and champion, Olympic gold medalist.

Diversity & Inclusion

Kimberly-Clark’s Alison Lewis and Lori Shaffer: Women’s Empowerment Is a Force to Be Reckoned With

In honor of International Women’s Day, we spoke with Kimberly-Clark's Alison Lewis and Lori Shaffer about the power of embracing equity, the women who inspire them, and what they hope for moving forward.

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