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Diversity & Inclusion

Pro Bono + Inclusive Leadership: Courage

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

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Honoring the 2021 Power 50 at the National Diversity & Leadership Conference

DiversityFirstTM will be hosting the 17th Annual National Diversity and Leadership Conference on April 21-22 and April 28-29, 2021. The conference will be held virtually with this year’s theme being “Be a Changemaker”. The four-day conference will honor a number of diverse talent from different industries.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

CNH Industrial Thailand Supports Local HIV Charity

CNH Industrial Thailand mobilized its employees and collected donations to support the Thammarak Foundation, which is focused on providing care for HIV positive patients in Thailand.

Diversity & Inclusion

Moody's Webinar: Gender Lens Investing

Gender inequalities are deep-rooted within our society and the economic impacts of the Covid-19 crisis risk of further widening the gender gap.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Honoring the 2021 Top 50 Financial Leaders at the National Diversity & Leadership Conference

DiversityFirstTM will be hosting the 17th Annual National Diversity and Leadership Conference on April 21-22 and April 28-29, 2021. The conference will be held virtually with this year’s theme being “Be a Changemaker”.

Energy

Road to 100% Renewable: T‑Mobile Is on Track to Reach Its Industry‑Leading Environmental Commitment

In 2018, T-Mobile became the first major telecom to sign the RE100 and make the bold commitment to power its business and network with 100% renewable energy by the end of 2021.

Energy

Ørsted to Develop One of the World's Largest Renewable Hydrogen Plants to Be Linked to Industrial Demand in the Netherlands and Belgium

The SeaH2Land vision includes a renewable hydrogen production facility of 1 GW by 2030 to be developed by Ørsted.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Honoring Leadership Excellence at the 2021 National Diversity & Leadership Conference

DiversityFirstTM will be hosting the 17th Annual National Diversity and Leadership Conference on April 21-22 and April 28-29, 2021. The conference will be held virtually with this year’s theme being “Be a Changemaker”. The four-day conference will honor a number of diverse talent from different industries.

Health & Healthcare

Alkermes Shares Immuno Oncology Clinical Trial Research

We are pleased to share clinical trial data on our investigational #immunooncology therapy and are excited to be a part of the 17th EADO Congress and 2021 World Mobile Congress Interactive Virtual Meeting.

Green Infrastructure

Acre & John Elkington | Building Back Better: From Sustainability To The 'Regenerative Economy' Webinar

How do we reignite the global economy while prioritizing infrastructure investments that slow the march of climate change?

Innovation & Technology

Making Autonomous Vehicles Excellent Defensive Drivers

Living in a bustling tiny metropolis with mostly aggressive drivers battling rush hour traffic, defensive driving is my default auto-pilot mode behind the steering wheel.

Media & Communications

China's Green (Investment) Revolution

Thoughts on the Market is also available as a podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Play and other major podcast platforms. In addition, the most recent episode is available on Amazon's Alexa.

Environment

Influential Companies and Fleet Operators Call for Strong Fuel Economy and Emission Standards

Two powerful corporate networks, representing more than 80 companies with a combined $1.3 trillion in annual revenue, are calling on the Biden administration to set strong emissions and fuel economy standards for passenger vehicles.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Honoring the 2021 Top 50 General Counsel at the National Diversity & Leadership Conference

DiversityFirstTM will be hosting the 17th Annual National Diversity and Leadership Conference on April 21-22 and April 28-29, 2021. The conference will be held virtually with this year’s theme being “Be a Changemaker”. The four-day conference will honor a number of diverse talent from different industries.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Elizabeth Native Powers Up PSEG Nuclear Plants for Newark, All New Jersey

Rodriguez's drive led her from Elizabeth to her 2013 graduation from MIT with a degree in nuclear science and engineering. Her focus is now channeled into helping to run PSEG's nuclear power plants in Salem County in South Jersey...

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

General Mills Becomes First U.S. Consumer Packaged Goods Company to Enter Into a Sustainability-Linked Revolving Credit Facility

General Mills will be measured on progress in two key areas: reducing greenhouse gas emissions in owned operations and using renewable electricity for global operations.

Energy

Report: Chevron is Advancing a Lower Carbon Future

Affordable, reliable, ever-cleaner energy is essential to achieving a more prosperous and sustainable world. In this report, we outline our governance, risk management, strategy, portfolio, actions, and metrics.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Honoring the 2021 Top 50 Women in Tech at the National Diversity & Leadership Conference

DiversityFirstTM is recognizing the 2021 Top 50 Women in Tech at the 17th Annual National Diversity and Leadership Conference virtually on April 21-22 and April 28-29. Award winners have been selected from organizations across the country and represent various industries such as healthcare, technology, and entertainment.

Social Impact & Volunteering

NortonLifeLock Offers Virtual Volunteer Opportunities to Power Change

Though the transition to virtual volunteering in 2020 was challenging, a year later it’s amazing to see how our virtual programs have achieved success and been embraced by our employees and leaders.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

LG Electronics Earns Leader Rating in Marriott Sustainability Assessment Program

LG Electronics has earned the highest-level rating in the 2020 Marriott Supplier Sustainability Assessment Program (MSAP), administered by MindClick.

Energy

Faurecia Partners With Schneider to Purchase Offsite Renewable Electricity

Faurecia, one of the world’s leading automotive technology companies, announced that it has signed an exclusive advisory contract with Schneider Electric to procure offsite renewable electricity as part of its CO2 neutral program.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Our Commitment to Community for a Just Society

From Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metro Atlanta to Habitat for Humanity, Georgia-Pacific is committed to investing in organizations making a difference.

Research, Reports & Publications

Returning Workers Seek Workspaces That Address More Than Safety

Employee expectations of post-pandemic indoor workspaces go beyond a “return to normal” and demonstrate a desire for spaces that put people in a better place, with an eye toward spaces that are more responsive to an ever-adapting world, according to a new survey conducted by Armstrong World Industries, Inc. (NYSE:AWI).

Environment

Sewer Tunnel Designed by WSP USA Will Be Longest Built in St. Louis

Construction has begun on the longest sewer tunnel project ever attempted in the St. Louis region – a project designed by WSP USA.

Events, Media & Communications

The Michigan Diversity Council Presents the Inaugural National Black Men in Leadership Summit

The Michigan Diversity Council (MIDC) presents the National Black Men in Leadership Summit taking place on Tuesday, April 27 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. EST. The event, in partnership with the National Diversity Council (NDC) and the National Coalition for Racial Justice & Equity (NCRJE), will focus on the theme “Advancing Black Male Leaders: The Voice, Truths and Power of Black Men.”

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