Innovation & Technology

Innovation Takes Virtual Center Stage at Annual HP Reinvent Partner Event

Sep 16, 2020 5:10 PM ET

Today at HP Reinvent, HP Inc.’s annual global partner event, the company unveiled a range of new offerings and sustainability initiatives designed to help partners meet and exceed customers’ evolving expectations.

Events, Media & Communications

CNH Industrial Russia's Agrovision 2020. Broadening Access to New Agricultural Perspectives

Sep 16, 2020 5:00 PM ET

Many things are changing in our society, and the phrase ‘new normal’ seems to have become the norm. Large in-person agricultural shows have been a mainstay of the farming year for decades.

Responsible Production & Consumption

Sustainable Cotton Farming Showcased in Episode 2 of HanesBrands' Behind-the-Scenes Documentary “Crop to Campus”

Sep 16, 2020 4:35 PM ET

Katy Powers takes a photo of Sydney Parker in the middle of a cotton field at Grant Farms in Garysburg, North Carolina. The North Carolina State University students are featured in the "Crop to Campus" documentary about T-shirt sustainability.

Health & Healthcare

Novartis US Foundation Commits $25M to Improve Health Equity by Reducing Health Disparities in the US

Sep 16, 2020 3:00 PM ET

Today the Novartis US Foundation announced a total commitment of USD 25 million to develop partnerships and fund community organizations and programs that address health inequities, with a focus on diversity in clinical trials, in the United States

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Navigating the Regulatory Compliance Landscape in Corporate Philanthropy

Sep 16, 2020 2:45 PM ET

There is a dizzying array of regulations in corporate philanthropy. How do you ensure you are compliant and avoid the risks that can diminish your philanthropy impact?

Environment

Valuing Nature To Fight Climate Change

Sep 16, 2020 2:30 PM ET

Dow has teamed up with Restore the Earth Foundation to revitalize and restore the world’s oldest and most powerful carbon capture technology – nature’s forests.

Awards, Ratings & Rankings

Republic Services Named 2020 Organics Recycler of the Year

Sep 16, 2020 2:00 PM ET

Republic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) has been named 2020 Organics Recycler of the Year by the National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA), which honors innovators and leaders in the industry who have made substantial contributions to recycling.

Health & Healthcare

Twin Doctors Give United a Clean Bill of Health

Sep 16, 2020 2:00 PM ET

See why they feel safe flying with us.

Diversity & Inclusion

Bloomberg LP Chairman Peter T. Grauer Signs The Hispanic Promise

Sep 16, 2020 1:55 PM ET

Bloomberg LP announced that its Chairman, Peter T. Grauer, has signed The Hispanic Promise, the first-of-it's its kind national pledge to hire, promote, retain and celebrate Hispanics in the workplace. By joining more than 150 other corporations in a public commitment to champion Hispanics in the U.S. workplace, Bloomberg is reinforcing its company-wide effort to promote diversity and inclusion globally, including initiatives to source and advance underrepresented talent throughout the company.

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

The Top 3 Benefits of Virtualization for Nonprofits

Sep 16, 2020 1:10 PM ET

Innovation & Technology

AI: The Ladder to Learning

Sep 16, 2020 1:00 PM ET

Philanthropy & Cause Initiatives

Building Communities That Work: A Taproot Foundation Webinar

Sep 16, 2020 1:00 PM ET

During a free 9/24 webinar Taproot Foundation will share how workforce development organizations can build capacity in high-need areas like IT, business planning, and design, manage volunteers virtually, and tips from an experienced pro bono user.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

[WEBINAR] Making the Most of Your Annual Campaign in 2020

Sep 16, 2020 12:15 PM ET

Join Benevity's webinar on Sept. 24 to hear how TELUS and Genentech are turning a year of change into a year of impact as they prepare for their annual giving campaigns.

Sustainable Finance & Socially Responsible Investment

Novartis Reinforces Commitment to Patient Access, Pricing a EUR 1.85 Billion Sustainability-linked Bond

Sep 16, 2020 12:00 PM ET

Novartis today announced the pricing of a [EUR 1.85] billion sustainability-linked bond (SLB), reinforcing its commitment to ESG principles and the 2025 Patient Access Targets announced earlier this month.

Innovation & Technology

Today's Technology Advancements Shaping Tomorrow's Smart Transportation

Sep 16, 2020 12:00 PM ET

Through our thought leadership, strong 5G roadmap, proven AI capabilities, & a host of other enabling technologies, we are shaping a new era of smart transportation for advanced road safety, enhanced personal mobility, & environmental sustainability.

Diversity & Inclusion

This is My Voice: Empowering an Inclusive Future for All

Sep 16, 2020 12:00 PM ET

Growing up, I was always fascinated with gadgets. I oftentimes found myself following in my father’s footsteps, always tinkering with science kits, robotics kits, computers, etc. This love and affinity for technology was the reason I chose...

Research, Reports & Publications

Tork Releases Two New Reach for the Stars Reports to Help Restaurants Navigate the New Normal

Sep 16, 2020 11:35 AM ET

The two new reports from Tork address important business challenges that have emerged because of new guest preferences and behaviors in the wake of COVID-19.

Responsible Business & Employee Engagement

Ecocentricity Blog: The Prisoner's Dilemma

Sep 16, 2020 11:00 AM ET

Many of the environmental problems seen globally come from profitable companies that operate in either an extractive or polluting manner, seeking to enrich themselves while harming communities and ecosystems.

Green Infrastructure

Free Battery Solution Keeps Critical Care Customers Safe During Outages

Sep 16, 2020 10:25 AM ET

As a caretaker, Debra Chapman’s biggest concern for her 86-year-old mother, who has lung cancer and depends on an oxygen concentrator, is her well-being, safety and comfort.

Social Impact & Volunteering

Kohler Relief Showering Trailer Travels to Los Angeles

Sep 16, 2020 10:05 AM ET

In continuation of COVID-19 support efforts, Kohler Co., a global leader in kitchen and bath products and power systems, has mobilized the company’s KOHLER Relief Showering Trailer to California.

Innovation & Technology

Ørsted pioneers an "Immersive Safety" program in the Humber region

Sep 16, 2020 10:00 AM ET

In a first for the UK's Humber region, leading renewable energy company Ørsted have opened a fully immersive safety training programme called Thrive.

Events, Media & Communications

Sydney 2000: 20 Years on Sydney's Olympic Legacy Brings Comfort and Hope in Turbulent Times

Sep 16, 2020 10:00 AM ET

Twenty years ago, Catherine Freeman, a proud Indigenous Australian athlete, lit the Olympic Cauldron marking the Opening Ceremony of Sydney 2000, a Games that celebrated not only sports achievement but also unity, forgiveness, resilience and innovation.

Sustainable Development Goals

Opinion: How to Address the Impact of COVID-19 on Global Food Systems

Sep 16, 2020 9:00 AM ET

Tetra Tech’s Richard Choularton and Meredith Mallory discuss seven actions the global development community can take now to begin addressing COVID-19’s impact on food and agriculture systems as its full scope continues to develop.

Diversity & Inclusion

UPS Longitudes | Podcast: What Can a Doll Teach Us About Black Business?

Sep 16, 2020 8:50 AM ET

When Yelitsa Jean-Charles was a young girl, she didn’t see any dolls that looked like her. In fact, when her parents tried to give her a non-white doll, she cried because it wasn’t “the pretty one.”

Supply Chain & the Circular Economy

Celebrating 25 Years of eBay: The People and Technology that Fuel Our Global Marketplace

Sep 15, 2020 5:45 PM ET

During this milestone moment for eBay, our President and CEO Jamie Iannone reflects on the magic of eBay — for the last 25 years and beyond.