Events, Media & Communications

Cotton Industry Leaders Share the Importance of Soil Health and Regenerative Agriculture During Virtual Showcase

Mar 10, 2021 7:00 AM ET

The Soil Health Institute (SHI) invites you to join Mr. Greg Bohrer, Director of Natural Capital at Walmart Foundation; Dr. Jesse Daystar, Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer at Cotton, Inc.

Energy

2020 is Banner Year for Low-carbon Technology at Cummins

Mar 9, 2021 11:55 PM ET

Despite a year dominated by the COVID-19 pandemic, Cummins expanded its low carbon alternative power portfolio and the prospects for a more sustainable tomorrow.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Sustainable Equity Issue: Schneider Electric's €650m Sustainability-linked Convertible Bonds

Mar 9, 2021 5:10 PM ET

While structured equity was late to the ESG party, with the first green convertible bond by a European company only arriving in 2020, it caught up quickly.

Diversity & Inclusion

Women in Security: Celebrating Women's History Month

Mar 9, 2021 5:05 PM ET

In celebration of Women’s History Month, we are honoring all of the women at VMware who inspire, lead, innovate and set the stage for the next generation to come. In a six-part series, we will highlight some of the outstanding women in security.

Diversity & Inclusion

Tanya Adams to Lead Inclusion and Diversity at WSP USA

Mar 9, 2021 4:30 PM ET

WSP USA, a leading engineering and professional services consultancy, has appointed Tanya Adams vice president of inclusion and diversity.

Environment

Leading on Climate and Transparency

Mar 9, 2021 4:05 PM ET

Duke Energy is taking an important step in efforts to provide insight into our political advocacy on climate change by releasing a report on the major trade associations with which we participate and how their views on climate align with ours.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Working for a Safer Future With World Class Manufacturing

Mar 9, 2021 4:00 PM ET

CNH Industrial is fully committed to becoming a World Class Manufacturer, and has the medals to prove it. Two golds, 16 silver and 28 bronze awarded to its manufacturing plants across the globe.

Health & Healthcare

Herbalife Nutrition Shares 5 Tips to Help Keep a Healthy Heart

Mar 9, 2021 2:15 PM ET

Every time you exercise, you strengthen the one muscle that is absolutely non-negotiable for a healthy life – your heart.

Innovation & Technology

Goodyear Airship Operations Earns IS-BAO Safety Certification

Mar 9, 2021 1:25 PM ET

Goodyear’s Airship Operations organization recently received Stage 1, the first level IS-BAO certification from the International Business Aviation Council.

Innovation & Technology

The Human Rights Impacts of Workplace Monitoring Technology

Mar 9, 2021 1:00 PM ET

The monitoring of employees by employers is not a new phenomenon, but it seems to be entering a distinctly new phase.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Employees Bring Their Charitable Ideas to Life

Mar 9, 2021 12:05 PM ET

Through the structured Employee Ideas that Matter (EITM) program, Sappi North America employees bring their charitable ideas to life. For three years, employees have been applying for direct funding to benefit the nonprofit organizations that they are most passionate about, and the winners share $25,000 in corporate giving to support their selected causes.

Innovation & Technology

Hewlett Packard Enterprise and Cristie Data Is Helping the Greater London Authority Tackle the City's Biggest Challenges

Mar 9, 2021 12:00 PM ET

The GLA turned to Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) and Cristie Data to help find a new solution that would consolidate existing compute, storage and networking hardware and deliver real value for money at a time when it was also grappling with the Covid-19 pandemic.

Research, Reports & Publications

Workplace Volunteering Is Indisputable Engine of Social and Business Value Creation

Mar 9, 2021 12:00 PM ET

Chief Executives for Corporate Purpose © (CECP) has released a new report, Value Volunteering, designed to uncover the true dynamics of corporate volunteering, pinpointing where and in what order the impact takes place.

Sustainable Development Goals

Fedex Commits to Carbon-neutral Operations by 2040

Mar 9, 2021 11:30 AM ET

FedEx Corp. (NYSE: FDX), home of the world’s largest cargo airline, recently announced an ambitious goal to achieve carbon–neutral operations globally by 2040.

Environment

WSP Supports World Water Day 2021 - Valuing Water

Mar 9, 2021 11:10 AM ET

Given the impacts of climate change on water, it is more imperative than ever that we value this precious resource in a responsible and accountable manner.

Innovation & Technology

Accelerating the Regenerative Revolution: The Nature Conservancy Invests in Emerging Agri-Tech Firms to Speed Progress Against Ambitious Soil Health Goals

Mar 9, 2021 10:55 AM ET

By establishing portfolio of emerging companies targeting improved soil health outcomes, The Nature Conservancy aims to prime the pump for sustainable innovation across investment sectors

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Mohawk Group Launches Four New LVT Designs, Expanding Domestically Made Living Local Collection

Mar 9, 2021 10:45 AM ET

“We are committed to the utilization of pre-consumer materials to help reduce virgin feed stock ingredients, eliminating industrial waste and diverting unavoidable waste from landfills whenever possible,” explained Ramie Vagal.

Diversity & Inclusion

International Women's Day: Choosing to Challenge

Mar 9, 2021 10:45 AM ET

At Clarivate we value every voice. As we celebrate this year’s International Women’s Day, we amplify a few of our women leaders’ voices and their pledges for equality.

Diversity & Inclusion

Griffith Foods Sponsor WBCSD Leading Women Awards 2020

Mar 9, 2021 10:45 AM ET

Join us to help celebrate the inspiring women leaders receiving the WBCSD – World Business Council for Sustainable Development Leading Women Awards 2020!

Environment

Two Major Companies Announce New Agwater Challenge Commitments to Improve Water Stewardship and Sustainable Agriculture

Mar 9, 2021 10:40 AM ET

Bold commitments moving towards positive water impacts come months after Ceres and the World Wildlife Fund release a new pathway for companies to improve soil health and nutrient management practices for key commodities

Social Impact & Volunteering

VolunteerMatch Announces March's Match Studio Collaborative Artist, Jonathan Barnett

Mar 9, 2021 10:30 AM ET

Honoring Developmental Disabilities Month together with nonprofit partner Friendship Circle, VolunteerMatch shines a light on Soul Studio

Education

Rockwell Automation Tools Power Roller Coasters Like Valravn at Cedar Point

Mar 9, 2021 10:30 AM ET

Did you ever wonder how a roller coaster works? The answer is revealed in this video which shares the “magic” behind the technology powering Valravn roller coaster at Cedar Point Amusement Park in Sandusky, Ohio.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Pro Bono Perspectives S3E5: Sally Holmes, Marie Claire

Mar 9, 2021 10:25 AM ET

Marie Claire Editor-in-Chief Sally Holmes gives a behind the scenes look at the iconic brand, including new editorial directions they're taking, how they're progressing DEI, and a closer look at some of the powerful women they're covering.

Education

The Power of Peer Learning to Combat E-Cigarette Use

Mar 9, 2021 10:15 AM ET

Innovation & Technology

WBCSD Launches Carbon Transparency Pathfinder

Mar 9, 2021 10:00 AM ET

The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) has launched the Value Chain Carbon Transparency Pathfinder, a new initiative to enable widescale exchange of primary, carbon emissions data.